Mum, wife, nephew died after bathing with mysterious soap – Artisan
An Osun State artisan, Anifowose Olalekan, tells BOLA BAMIGBOLA about the death of his mother, wife and nine-year-old nephew in a healer’s home in OsogboTell us briefly about yourself. You reportedly lost your mother, wife and nine-month-old nephew in one day at a healer’s home. Was your wife and the nine-month-old child sick too? But my younger sister, Fatimoh, explained that the doctor gave my wife a black soap, which he instructed should be used by mother, my wife and the nine-month-old child for bathing. According to my sister, the doctor said being a nursing mother, she shouldn’t partake in the use of the soap.
Source:Punch
July 16, 2022 11:00 UTC
Why the population of EU countries has decreased for the 2nd year
Why the population of EU countries has decreased for the 2nd yearThe population of countries in the European Union (EU) has declined for its second year. It was reported that on January 1, 2020 just before the coronavirus, the EU population was a total of 447,485,231. Looking at the birth rate per 1000 persons in EU population, it was evident that less babies were being born. Statistics has it that the death rate per 1000 person’s was 9.9 in 2001, then the EU population reduced to 9.4 in 2004 and 2006. Conclusively, the decline in EU population was not only attributed to coronavirus alone.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 16, 2022 08:07 UTC
AMA takes Film In A Box training to Alimosho | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, a four-week film training by the Africa Movie Academy, AMA, under the Film In A Box project came to an end at the Alimosho local council, Lagos State. The film training, which is a brainchild of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe led AMA, had star actor Keppy Ekpeyong and film director Achor Yusuf training over 200 young Nigerians with aspirations to become part of the Nigerian film industry. I think Alimosho managed to change the facilitators, because we have evolved people who have become what they want to be. My major takeaway is learning the business of film.”For Samuel Sawyerr, AMA’s film in a box project and training came at a trying time in his life. “This is a six weeks training, they have done four weeks of training and learning and they will be going for practical, that means hooting a film for the next two weeks.
Source:The Guardian
July 16, 2022 04:14 UTC
Soludo writes Anambra Assembly, seeks N100bn loan
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has written the state House of Assembly seeking approval for N100 billion loan. The loan facility, according to him, will be for the construction and refurbishment of key infrastructure in the state. The lawmakers, thereafter, passed the state 2022 Revised Appropriation Bill of N169.6bn. While presenting the report, one of the lawmakers representing the Anambra East Constituency, Mr Emeneka, said the revised budget was made up of N108bn capital expenditure and N61.3bn recurrent expenditure. He said, “After thorough scrutiny and review, we recommend that the size of the 2022 revised budget be retained except for little adjustments in some ministries, department and agencies’ allocation.
Source:Punch
July 16, 2022 04:07 UTC
Gunmen kill Adamawa poly lecturer in wife's presence
A polytechnic lecturer, Yohanna Mbudai Bzegu, has been shot dead in Adamawa State, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Bzegu, a lecturer with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, was shot dead in the early hours of Thursday at his Bajabure residence, behind Anglican Junior Seminary, a satellite town on the outskirt of Yola, the state capital. The assailants reportedly broke into his house and fired multiple shots into his chest and watched him breathe his last, while his wife looked haplessly. A source close to the family who pleaded anonymity said the attackers, gained entrance into their residence at about 3:00 am. However, while his two teenage sons died instantly, the cleric did not; although his attackers abducted his 13-year-old daughter, who has since regained freedom after an undisclosed sum of money was paid to her abductors as ransom.
Source:Punch
July 16, 2022 03:03 UTC
Physical punishment: Destructive rods stunt little minds’ potential, produce negative impacts
Corporal punishment is a form of violence against children; it is an adverse childhood experience. Director, Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Dr Tolulope Bella-Awusah, said corporal punishment is something that many people assumed that will not have any negative effect. She stated, “The negative effects of corporal punishment, mostly from the western world include bullying other children, being aggressive in resolving conflicts, living in fear and poor self-esteem. All these behaviours fall under conduct disorder, and can be a consequence of the poor upbringing.”The message sent to children through corporal punishment is one of aggression. A threat to use physical or psychological violence on children is even more than the actual physical punishment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 16, 2022 02:26 UTC
Police intercept N1.3m Indian hemp in Kano
The operatives of the Kano State Police Command, in their effort to guide against taking hard drugs, have intercepted Indian hemp worth N1.3 million being conveyed into the state from neighbouring Katsina State. He said that the substance suspected to be distributed in Kano was intercepted by the police operatives while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol at Damagiri Village in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State. According to him, the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled after the police patrol team trailed him on his way to supply the Indian hemp. He noted that “On sighting the presence of the Police, the driver of the Motor Vehicle zoomed off. On sustained follow-up, the driver abandoned the Motor Vehicle and escaped.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 16, 2022 01:59 UTC
Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOL) Investors Start Buying Up Degrain (DGRN) Presale Tokens As Its Tipped To Be The Best Investment In 2022 – Guardian Nigeria
Enthusiasm about the project boosted its token price (SOL) to an all-time high of $260, but that price has fallen to $38 now. Even though Solana’s (SOL) 24-hour trading volume stands at approximately $800 million, it would take a lot to convince investors not to leave it for the Degrain (DGRN) token. The issue is similar to Polkadot (DOT). Polkadot (DOT) also launched in 2020, aiming to facilitate cross-blockchain transfers. Its token, DOT, reached an all-time high price of $55 but has since been on the decline.
Source:The Guardian
July 16, 2022 01:30 UTC
Buhari greets Sidi Ali, journalist, parliamentarian, aged 84
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Sidi Ali, a journalist, media analyst and former parliamentarian on his 84th birthday. The president, in a congratulatory message Friday in Abuja, joined Ali’s family, friends and colleagues in celebrating a life dedicated to serving humanity, respect for diversity and devotion to mentoring others in the media profession. He thanked Ali for setting a worthy example of integrity and humility in public service, and urged those who celebrate him to emulate this conduct. Buhari wished the octogenarian more years of health and happiness. NewsSourceCredit: NAN
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2022 21:35 UTC
10 Greatest Achievements of Wizkid You Should Know About
Features Wizkid’s Greatest Achievements Will Surprise You By Fejiro Onohwosa and Akinwale Akinyoade One of Nigeria's top artiste Wizkid turns a year older today, 16th of July. Here's a list of Wizkid's greatest achievements: First African…One of Nigeria’s top artiste Wizkid turns a year older today, 16th of July. Here’s a list of Wizkid’s greatest achievements:First African Artiste to bag seven Billboard NominationsBillboard Chart, Photo: Africa ranking in the 2017 Billboard Music Awards which aired on May 21st. Nigerian Artiste with the most award nominations in NigeriaAs of 2017, Wizkid has received a total of 43 awards from 157 nominations. The award was given to Wizkid in recognition of his role in the writing of Drake’s chart-topping hit single “One Dance”.
Source:The Guardian
July 15, 2022 20:58 UTC
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Source:The Guardian
July 15, 2022 11:15 UTC
Buhari congratulates Falcons on World Cup qualifier
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), on Thursday in Daura, congratulated Nigeria’s female football team, the Super Falcons, for qualifying for the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 after their emphatic quarter-final victory at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Buhari’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari hails Super Falcons’ qualification for 2023 Women’s World Cup’. Super Falcons, the record nine-time tile holder and defending champions of WAFCON, triumphed 1-0 over Cameroon on Thursday night. “He prays that the Super Falcons, who have produced some of the greatest African players in the history of the women’s game, will surpass their achievement in the last Women’s World Cup in 2019, where they advanced to the Round of 16, for the first time in 15 years.”President Buhari says he looks forward to the next generation of upcoming stars, who through hard work, discipline, resilience and determination, will one day win the World Cup for Nigeria.
Source:Punch
July 15, 2022 04:06 UTC
Mali orders suspension of UN peacekeeping mission rotations
The Malian government on Thursday said it would suspend troop rotations by the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA. The decision to suspend the UN mission also includes rotations that have already been scheduled, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. But the statement provided no date for the meeting to discuss the MINUSMA rotations. UN urges ‘urgent settlement’The UN responded to Mali’s announcement by calling for an “urgent settlement” to the dispute. UN mission spokesman Olivier Salgado confirmed that the soldiers were working for a German company contracted by MINUSMA.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2022 02:51 UTC
Nigeria Twitter Ban Was Unlawful, ECOWAS Rules
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared the Nigeria Twitter ban unlawful and has warned against another occurrence. Nigeria banned Twitter in July 2021 after a tweet that referenced civil war by President Muhammadu Buhari was deleted on the social media platform. The government also ordered broadcasters to discontinue any association with the platform, according to The Guardian Nigeria. “Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and the full enjoyment of this right is central to achieving individual freedom and to developing democracy. By Zintle NkohlaFollow Zintle Nkohla on TwitterFollow IT News Africa on Twitter
Source:The Guardian
July 14, 2022 12:48 UTC
Experts harp on importance of digital infrastructure, training of teachers to education
STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s education sector have harped on the need for more investment in training of teachers on digital use as well as formulation of right policies and provision of digital infrastructure as a way to build a resilient educational system that could help mitigate learning losses occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic or any other disruptions. The stakeholders, who included the Chief Executive Officer, Solve Education, Oladimeji Ojo; Education Manager, UNICEF Nigeria, Rudra Sahoo, as well as Henry Ogundolire made this observation separately at a recent virtual roundtable tagged, ‘Edtech Monday,’ June edition. Speaking, on the theme, ‘Harnessing the Power of Technology to Create Resilient Education System,’ the UNICEF’s Nigeria Education Manager, Sahoo, said it was technology that helped many countries of the world including Nigeria to reduce learning losses during COVID-19 pandemic. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEHe stated that the UNICEF trained up to 59,000 teachers on ICT capacity skills which are now making them to be more effective in class. Speaking in the same vein, both Ojo and Ogundolire noted that aside from technology, “training of teachers, their motivation and provision of right digital infrastructure and tools are also important to build resilience and prevent learning losses in case of event like COVID- 19 pandemic.”They said that was why it would be necessary for both the government and private sector to invest more in this regard so as to move the sector forward appreciably.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 14, 2022 09:44 UTC