Tension as police injure driver, shoot dead rig operator in Osogbo
There was pandemonium in the Ota Efun area of Osogbo, Osun State on Friday following the alleged killing of a rig operator, Kabir Bapai, by a policeman. “The policemen were talking to the driver, when one of them suddenly started slapping the man and shot him on the hand. The gunshot and the noise drew the attention of Bapai, the operator, who was busy fixing the faulty truck. The incident immediately sparked a violent protest as many residents descended on one of the three policemen, while his colleagues fled. The corpse was later deposited at the morgue of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.
Source:Punch
December 04, 2021 08:24 UTC
BREAKING: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri communities
Four different explosives have rocked communities in Maiduguri early this morning destroying a building and injuring a small boy in the process. The moment it landed in the house, the whole place became dark with dust. The first two landed in Gomari very close to the air force base,” Adamu Audu, a resident of one thousand housing estate told The PUNCH. “You know we have been complaining about the continued camping of the former insurgents in the City. If you notice, they have been trying to attack all communities where their ex-colleagues are kept.
Source:Punch
December 04, 2021 08:01 UTC
SS3 student beats teacher to death for flogging his sister in Delta
SS3 student beats teacher to death for flogging his sister in DeltaA student of Senior Secondary School 3, identified as Michael Ogbeise, has beaten his teacher, Ezeugo Joseph, to death in Delta State for flogging his younger sister. Trouble started when the teacher reportedly flogged one of his students, Promise, said to be the younger sister of the the boy. Unable to bear his sister being beaten by the teacher, Ogbeisei went after the teacher and gave him some beatings that eventually led to his death. According to him, Ogbeise attacked the teacher for flogging his younger sister, Promise. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…SS3 student beats teacher SS3 student beats teacher
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 04, 2021 06:19 UTC
What are things you can’t understand without experiencing them yourself?
Life can happen really fast and it is only a matter of time before people become the things they used to hate and criticize. I understand biology but it’s a different ball game when the biology is happening inside your body. The living world is so complicated and messy that you can never really understand until you are on the spot. During my undergraduate studies, I stayed on campus and my elder sister who had completed her undergraduate studies at that time was living alone with our parents. I remember she complained to me of how stressful it was being alone with them, Well, I couldn’t really understand how much stress it was until I completed my undergraduate studies too.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 04, 2021 04:17 UTC
Nigeria’s debt to China, France, three others hits $4.26bn
Nigeria’s debt to China, France, Japan, India and Germany rose to $4.26bn as of June 30, 2021 from $3.85bn at the end of 2019, according to data obtained from the Debt Management Office. The bilateral loans accounted for 13.89 per cent of the country’s total external debt of $27.67bn as of the first quarter of 2020. The bilateral loans increased by $110m to $3.95bn on June 30, 2020, accounting for 12.54 per cent of the total external debt of $31.48bn. The debt owed to the five countries rose by $130m in Q3 to $4.08bn on September 30, 2020, making up 12.74 per cent of the total external debt of $31.99bn. Nigeria’s total indebtedness to these countries fell slightly by $2m to $4.06bn at the end of 2020, accounting for 12.17 per cent of the total external debt of $33.35bn as of December 2020.
Source:Punch
December 04, 2021 00:48 UTC
Travel safety, security, fire prevention tips you need during Yuletide
Though the security agencies are in place to tackle these vices, one must apply simple security tips to ensure safety this period. In this piece, The PUNCH highlights five areas where security is required and tips on how to stay safe. These few tips would ensure safety during travel:Make sure doors are properly locked and items are kept safe before leaving the premises. These tips would ensure food safety and prevent cooking-related hazards:Have presence of mind during cooking to quickly curtail impending dangers. Ensure food ingredients/items are in good condition before cooking; to avoid food poisoning.
Source:Punch
December 03, 2021 20:12 UTC
Lagos govt visits Dowen College, promises to unravel circumstances behind death of 12-year-old student
The Lagos State government on Friday said it would unravel the circumstances behind the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Oromoni. According to the statement, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, noted that the incident was shocking and the state was indeed sad about this great loss. “But a delegation comprising top level management of relevant ministries, departments and agencies of government and the police has visited the school on a fact-finding mission. “So, the state government is in touch with the parents in this difficult time. “And we reassure the family of the late Sylvester Oromoni and Lagos residents at large that efforts are being made to unravel the circumstances leading to his demise, even as we reiterate the government’s commitment to child protection.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 03, 2021 19:37 UTC
Bandits’ attacks: 10 students killed, 780 abducted, 61 in captivity —Amnesty International
In a statement on Thursday, the organisation claimed 780 children have so far been abducted, 10 school children killed and 61 still in custody. Nigeria is failing children once again in a horrifying manner” says Osai Ojigho, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria. More than 780 children have been abducted for ransom since February 2021 during mass attacks on schools or religious institutions, with some of the children killed during the attacks. Parents of the abducted children or the school authorities are sometimes made to provide food and clothing for the children while in captivity. “Many abducted children have been released after negotiations, but more than 61 children are still in captivity months after their abduction.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 03, 2021 18:45 UTC
$428b investment gaps compound lack of digital access for ages 10 upward | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The UN body harped on the spectrum, investments and balance to reach the unconnected across the globe. ITU noted that to benefit end users, ICT policies need to promote competition among service providers and collaboration among regulators. According to the study, radiocommunication experts see the sharing of radio-frequency spectrum, which is a naturally limited resource, as a key regulatory enabler. He stressed that spectrum can be shared among different services, different operators of the same service or among devices from the same service. Abiteboul added that alongside government-led investments, impartial regulatory legislation can assist to guide decision-making by private operators.
Source:The Guardian
December 03, 2021 09:33 UTC
Fixit45 acquires Parkit, unveils subscription-based programme
Leading auto-tech platform, Fixit45, has announced the acquisition of Parkit, a network of tech-enabled autocare and car wash centres. Fixit45 caters to needs in the repair and maintenance segment, while Parkit plays in the auto care vertical. On the acquisition, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Fixit45, Justus Obaoye, said Parkit was committed to building out and digitising the fragmented vertical in the AutoCare and car wash space. They provided business support, training and consumables to businesses and ensured that the experience was rewarding for fleet and car owners. Some of these stakeholders include workshops, spare part suppliers, insurance companies, tow trucks, fintech, and fleet owners.
Source:The Guardian
December 03, 2021 08:49 UTC
Omo-Agege became Deputy Senate President as compensation, says Lasun
John Alechenu, AbujaA former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuff, has said Senator Ovie Omo-Agege was made the Deputy Senate President as a compensation for the role he played in the disputed All Progressives Congress 2018 governorship primary in Osun State. That’s why Yari did not come to Osun during the APC primary election in 2018. “The job was undertaken by the current Deputy Senate President. When contacted, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President, Yomi Odunuga, said, “The former Deputy Speaker is entitled to his opinion on what transpired. The office of the Deputy Senate President will not join issues with him.”Copyright PUNCH.
Source:Punch
December 03, 2021 08:48 UTC
NCAA approves Anambra airport for commercial flights
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued authority to the Anambra State government to open the Anambra international cargo and passenger airport for commercial operations with effect from December 2, 2021. Ifejiofor said the approval was contained in a letter dated 1st December 2021, addressed to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State. He said: “The aviation authority said that it has received security clearance from relevant security agencies for the opening. “With this NCAA clearance, airlines already approved by the relevant authorities to operate at the Anambra airport such as Air Peace, Ibom Air, United Nigeria Airline and others are expected to start scheduling flights into and out of the airport immediately,” he said. CLAIM 1: A Twitter user claims UNICEF said any efforts to block children from accessing pornography might infringe their human rights.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 03, 2021 07:18 UTC
Confed Cup: Rivers in Egypt despite alleged threats
Rivers United arrived in Egypt ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup group second leg play-offs tie against Al Masry at the Al Masry Club Stadium in Port Said, Egypt. Players and officials of the club departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Thursday to honour the continental fixture despite alleged threats from some fans of the hosts who had promised to attack them during or after the game in Egypt. A draw in Egypt will see the Nigerian side book qualification to the group stage of the competition having crashed out at the same level in the 2020/21 campaign to compatriots Enyimba. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]
Source:Punch
December 03, 2021 04:11 UTC
Time to stand on our heads
Because it packs humour and raises issues about the giddy mathematics of managing our national economy. We have reached the bend in the road of our national development where we all need to stand on our heads to understand government policies and be one with the decision-makers. If you have problems with the miracle of education that produces uneducated young people, stand on your head. If you do not know why a large percentage of our fellow citizens do not have potable water, stand on your head. If you wonder why the more money we spend on fixing our roads the worse the roads become, stand on your head.
Source:The Guardian
December 03, 2021 03:04 UTC
80% resignation report false, only six persons resigned – Gombe APC
He made this disclosure on Thursday, at the party secretariat while fielding questions from journalists, on the grouse of APC in prosecuting one Mohammed Yayari, a social media aide of Senator Danjuma Goje. He said, “He reported that 80 per cent of the executive resigned, which is not true. 80 per cent didn’t resign just about 6 people that resigned most of them were from Kwadon ward. “Those that resigned are; four from Kwadon and two in Shinga ward, Danjuma brought them to the cabinet so they felt their loyalty is to him. “The state executive then wrote a petition to the police which was investigated and Yayari was accordingly arrested and charged to court.
Source:Punch
December 02, 2021 23:53 UTC