The ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic’ (GCFR) is the highest national honorary grant in the country exclusively conferred on presidents and former heads of state. The events include an investiture of the president-elect and vice-president-elect with the highest National Honors of GCFR and Grand commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), respectively, scheduled on Thursday 25th May, 2023. Suffice to say that the country may record a very grievous blunder by the hurried conferment of highest national honours in the country to the president-elect and vice president-elect; positions that are sturdily being disputed at the Presidential Election Tribunal. As we speak, not even the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) who heads the Supreme Court of Nigeria is entitled to the GCFR title. It is dangerous and condemnable to put in a person still contending the election results and other serious issues at the election tribunal into the office of the president.

Opinion The faceless and the reckless 7 Apr Let me begin this piece with the obvious. These are trying times for our country. Tensions are rising and heating up the polity. Transitional general elections such as the current general elections usually throw up new challenges that a country... FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramYouth Magazine Reimagining higher education in Nigeria 8 Apr Higher or tertiary education, like all sectors, is fair game for disruption. We saw a glimpse in the pandemic, where classes were held online, and courseware unbundled from college staples like libraries and cafeterias was delivered directly to devices.

Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mr. Olusade Adesola, has assumed leadership of the FCTA following the exit of former ministers Muhammad Bello, and Dr Ramatu Tijani Aliyu. Aliyu, thanked the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Directors, staff and drivers for their cooperation and tolerance, even as she harps on the need to forgive one another and allow collaboration to lead. We must agree to disagree among ourselves, but most importantly the ability to forgive and understand. Whosoever you encounter, let forgiveness and understanding be the watchword.”Receiving the handover document, the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, noted that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was the first that provided for a smooth transition in the history of Nigeria. He explained that the handover report is a document written in Vol.

Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a father, Suleiman Usman to life imprisonment over defilement of his 8 years old daughter. The judge sentenced the father to life imprisonment after he was found guilty as charged by the Lagos State government. His offences contravene the provisions of section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. However, Justice Oshodi exonerated the convict of the second charge. Justice Oshodi said that he has considered the ingredients of the offences, the confessional statement, circumstantial evidence, and the eyewitness account in sentencing the father to life imprisonment.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos, immediately. Earlier on Tuesday morning, the DSS reportedly laid siege to the premises of the EFCC in Lagos. However, the DSS high command denied barricading the entrance to the EFCC zonal office in Lagos. Dismiss any falsehood of a fight.”The Nigerian public has expressed concerns over the reported power struggle between the DSS and EFCC leading to the siege. Despite the reported tensions between the two agencies, President Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the fight against corruption in Nigeria continues.

The family of 24-year-old man, Idris Bakare, who was allegedly killed by a police bullet on Sunday night are demanding justice. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro on Monday. He told PUNCH Metro that the state Deputy Commissioner of Police had visited the bereaved family on Monday in Oregun, and promised that justice would be done. “Three policemen are at the State CID assisting with investigations,” the PPRO told PUNCH Metro in a phone conversation. Meanwhile, a Civil Society Organisation, the Take It Back Movement, in a statement on Tuesday also demanded justice for Idris.

The Godfather actor Al Pacino, 83, is set to welcome his fourth child with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. This will be Noor and Pacino’s first child together. Noor and Pacino were first linked in April 2022 and have remained inseparable since then. A source close to Noor, a Kuwaiti-American film producer, revealed that she has always dated rich, older men. According to the source, Noor ‘mostly date very rich older men.

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Prof. Kenneth Kalu as Secretary to the State Government. A statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, stated that Pastor Caleb Ajagba will be the Chief of Staff to the governor. The statement added that Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo has been made special adviser to the governor on Health Care Delivery Services. Otti also appointed Mr. Kazie Ukoh as his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Njum Onyemenam, Accountant General of the state while Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke was appointed as Head, Special Taskfore on Emergency Cleanup of Aba and Umuahia, the state capital.

Many passengers were seen stranded at the Mobolaji Johnson train station on Tuesday due to the failed departure of the 4 pm train going to Ibadan from Lagos. When the Nigerian Tribune got to Mobolaji Johnson Train Station, many passengers were seen sitting on the stairs leading to the departure hall of the train station while they waited for the train to move. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, a passenger, Bode Olajide lamented that staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said there is no fuel. Confirming the issues with fuel, the NRC Lagos District Manager, Engineer Augustine Arisa said that the fuel issue is down to the fuel scarcity problem in the country. “I have however sent some of my staff to go and look for fuel,” the NRC Lagos District Manager told the Nigerian Tribune exclusively.

As fuel scarcity resurfaces in many petrol stations in Kwara state over the purported removal of oil subsidy by the Tinubu administration, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has cautioned fuel marketers against hoarding, saying that the state government would revoke Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) of erring filling stations. “The Governor is seriously concerned about reports of sudden fuel scarcity in different parts of the state. Hoarding fuel bought at subsidised prices and creating panic in the state is opportunistic and will not be condoned. “Fuel stations are to note that the Task Force will dip into their pits. Any filling stations found to be hoarding fuel will have their Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) revoked, among other penalties.”READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

“It must also be stated that under our government, teachers shall never be shabbily treated as reportedly had been the custom in the past. “There shall be no more distinction between the so-called ‘core’ and ‘non-core’ civil servants in the state. “From June, all salary and pension obligations of the state would be settled by the 28th of every month. “Within the next one week, I shall set up appropriate mechanisms to ensure that all legitimate employees and retirees are identified and paid their due entitlements,” Otti said. Governor Otti emerged victorious in the March 18 governorship election under the banner of the Labour Party.

Residents of Oregun, in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, were thrown into panic in the late hours of Sunday after a 24-year-old generator engineer, Idris Jagun, lost his life to a stray bullet fired by a policeman. PUNCH Metro gathered that some people were reportedly fighting on Oregun Road late hours on Sunday when a police patrol van arrived at the scene. Jagun was reportedly shot in the thigh after a bullet was fired by a yet-to-be-identified policeman, who had allegedly shot into the crowd when the policemen were said to have come down from the van to disperse the crowd. In a viral video seen by our correspondent, a man was heard saying “Policemen have killed somebody. They have killed somebody.”Related NewsJagun was said to have been rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.

A video of Davido performing at the inauguration of Governor Alex Otti of Abia had surfaced online on Monday. Trailing his performance, Nigerians took to social media raising questions about the amount of money that must have been spent on bringing the award-winning music legend to perform at the event. While some speculations suggest the governor might actually be a waster of resources, Davido has now clarified by himself that he was not paid a dime to perform at the event. According to Davido, he has actually known Alex Otti all his life. I’ve known Excellency (Alex Otti) all my life and I’m sure he will do well for the people of Abia State,” Davido said in a tweet on Monday.

O. M.Dear O. M.It is possible that you might be surprised to hear that a lot of people sleep with their eyes open. So, the light perceived through the eyes open during sleep is awakening and disrupts melatonin production, an offer for poor sleep. One might also get watery eyes, red eyes or a feeling that something is stuck in the eyes after sleep with eyes open. Keep the room dark so that light does not enter the open eyes and contribute to awakenings. Remember, a doctor is an appropriate person to offer relevant advice for the maintenance of quality sleep and solution to sleep difficulties.

Golden Diamond Limited has introduced a new range of sanitary wares aimed at meeting changing needs and combating fake wares in the market, vowing to go ruthless against counterfeiters. The latest products, which come in various ultra-modern designs include toilet water closets and flushers, wash-hand basins and kitchen cabinets. He reiterated the company’s vision to make its products the first choice in sanitary wares in Africa, both in terms of quality and affordability. Speaking at the event, a Director of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Yeside Akinlabi, lauded the company for maintaining a culture of high-standard quality products over the years. “The distributors should be proud of doing business with Golden Diamond because their products meet the required quality standards as certified by the SON.