Jingle Juice Punch
A very good Christmas party drink doesn't have to be difficult. This festive Jingle Juice punch is simple and delicious — and because it's a punch, you can mix it up and let guests serve themselves. A high-quality ginger ale, such as Fever Tree or (for a real kick) Reeds will add a lot. And use freshly squeezed orange juice if you can: three to four oranges in a sturdy juicer should do the trick. For the wine and rum, you don't have to go over the top, but choose something drinkable — the quality will come through in the final drink.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 23:36 UTC
BREAKING: S’Court failed Nigerians, judgment disappointing — PDP – Punch Newspapers
The Peoples Democratic Party has described the Supreme Court judgment as disappointing. The PUNCH reports that the apex court upheld the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal affirming the victory of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Dissatisfied with the Tribunal’s judgment, the LP Presidential Candidate and his counterpart in PDP filed 86 grounds of appeal at the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment. Reacting to the Supreme Court Judgement in a statement on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said they are alarmed, disappointed, and gravely concerned with the reasoning of the apex court. PDP declared, “It is indeed a sad commentary for our democracy that the Supreme Court failed to uphold the provisions of the law.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 22:51 UTC
S’Court dismisses Atiku, Obi’s appeals, affirms Tinubu’s election – Punch Newspapers
The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the tribunal on Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s appeals. The apex court affirmed that other panel members agreed with the lead judgment delivered by John Okoro, dismissing Atiku Abubakar’s appeal and challenging the judgment of the presidential petition tribunal. They also agreed with Okoro to reject the application of Atiku, seeking to present Tinubu’s credentials obtained from the CSU. The other justices on the panel are Uwani Aji, Mohammed Garba, Ibrahim Saulawa, Adamu Jauro, Abubakar Tijjani, and Emmanuel Agim. The other justices on the panel agreed with the lead judgment.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 20:30 UTC
2023 poll: Supreme Court did justice on merits of law — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Supreme Court verdict affirming his election, noting that the apex court did justice in the petitions brought before it on the merits of the law, without fear or favour. According to him, despite attempts to intimidate the judiciary, it demonstrated an unequivocal commitment to upholding the rule of law for the upliftment and defence of humanity. President Tinubu called for support for his administration, assuring that he is prepared to receive contributions from all Nigerians for the progress of the country. “The court has done justice to all issues put up for consideration in the petitions on the merits of the law, without fear or favour. “We are all members of one household, and this moment demands that we continue to work and build our country together.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 26, 2023 19:04 UTC
Supreme Court dismisses Atiku, Obi’s appeal against Tinubu’s election
The apex court also stated that Atiku did not produce alternative results of the presidential election that showed that he won a majority of votes cast to rebuff the one declared by INEC. According to Justice Okoro, the appellants have not demonstrated why the Supreme Court should interfere with the decision of the lower court and resolve all seven issues raised for the determination of the court against the appellants. The judgement of the lower court is hereby affirmed; I make no order as to cost”, Justice Okoro held. Earlier, the courtdismissed Atiku’s motion seeking leave of court to file fresh evidence in his appeal against Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. “The Constitution does not permit that, and this court has no jurisdiction to grant the filing of fresh evidence that was not pleaded at the lower court”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 26, 2023 17:52 UTC
‘Converting’ HND to degree is absurd – Punch Newspapers
THE recent disagreement between the National Universities Commission and the National Board for Technical Education over a ‘top-up’ programme to convert Higher National Diploma obtained in polytechnics, to bachelor’s degree offered by universities, is an absurdity. The salary entry-point disparity between HND and degree holders in the public service provokes accusations of discrimination. The NBTE needs to reinvigorate the importance of the technical education and to engage government to drive the much-needed industrialisation in the country. This will rejuvenate polytechnic education. Polytechnic education was introduced in Nigeria to drive the mechanisation and industrialisation through the training of technical manpower, it must not be erased.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 16:28 UTC
Senate alters CBN Act to bar governor, deputies from politics | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
During the debates, the lawmakers proposed that Section 9 be further amended to insulate the CBN governor and deputies from participating in politics while in service. He also proposed an amendment to Section 20 of the CBN Act, with the insertion of Section 20 (A) immediately after the existing section 20, before the existing section 21. The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided yesterday, therefore, gave the Senate Committee on Banking and Finance two weeks to report back on the CBN Amendment Bill. “Also, to realign legislative efforts with objectives of the current National Security Strategy 2019. The National Security Adviser will ensure the Compliance Monitoring System.”The legislator explained that the bill does not reflect this reality as well as all other major threats.
Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 16:24 UTC
Politics - Senate alters CBN Act to bar governor, deputies from politics - GUARDIAN Newspapers
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Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 12:36 UTC
New maize variety to save Nigeria over $268m annually — Minister
The introduction of a new maize variety ‘Tela maize’, would save the country over $268 million it loses to fall army worm annually, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said. The Minister further noted that the country would also save a significant foreign exchange it used to import over 400,000 metric tonnes of maize annually. Chief Nnaji who made this known on Wednesday during a visit to the demonstration site of TELA maize said, apart from the new maize variety, the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea and Bt cotton exemplifies innovation. It will also save Nigeria a significant foreign exchange in the importation of maize over 400,000 metric tonnes annually. Also, the Director Agriculture Biotechnology at NABDA, Dr Rose Gidado said TELA Maize is an improved variety of maize with protection against insect and drought.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 26, 2023 12:10 UTC
No date for Osimhen new Napoli contract talks – Score Nigeria
A date has yet to be set for Napoli to reopen talks with representatives of Victor Osimhen over a contract extension as the striker’s camp remains far from impressed with comments attributed to the club President. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis was damning in his comments against Osimhen, saying among other things that he has “never been comfortable with Osimhen” and “disappointed” that the player’s entourage has backed out on a gentleman’s agreement for Osimhen’s contract to be extended for two more years. Osimhen and his agent, Robert Calenda, have been enraged by these comments amid recent events that have compromised the relationship between the parties. Official Napoli statements have since reported that the club will soon meet with Osimhen’s camp for discussions to continue over this contract extension. The Napoli record signing three years ago has a contract with the Serie A champions until June 2025.
Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 11:35 UTC
Hyundai Exter Vs Tata Punch: Micro SUVs Punch It Out
The Tata Punch has been dealing good blows to the competition when it comes to sales figures. Let’s find out how the Tata Punch fares against the Hyundai Exter. Hyundai Exter Vs Tata Punch: Design And DimensionThe Punch’s design is a lot more palatable thanks to its mini-Harrier look followed by the muscular haunches and proportionate looking 16-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai Exter Tata Punch Length 3815 3827 Width 1710 1742 Height 1631 1615 Wheelbase 2450 2445 Ground clearance 185 187The boot space in the Exter is 391 litres whereas the Punch gets 366 litres. Hyundai Exter Vs Tata Punch: Tech And InteriorThe Tata Punch’s cabin is decently loaded and the dashboard follows a nice layered approach with the use of contrasting colours to break the monotony.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 11:32 UTC
Troops arrest alleged ammunition suppliers, recover weapons, motorcycles in Kaduna
The troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, have arrested two suspected suppliers of ammunition to terrorists in the state. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 1 Division, Musa Yahaya, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. Mr Yayaha said the arrest was done following the receipt of credible intelligence from a collaborated who was arrested earlier. He said troops subsequently arrested the suspects on 24 October in the Awon area of Kachia Local Government. Items recovered from the fleeing terrorists are a G3 rifle, 16 motorcycles, two locally made guns and a mobile phone.
Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 10:50 UTC
Navy flags off Exercise Sea Guardian in Rivers
.Deploys 10 warships, 2 helicopters, 500 boats to Nigeria water waysEmmanuel Nlewedum, Port HarcourtThe Nigerian Navy has flagged off Exercise Sea Guardian to tackle crude oil theft and curb insecurity in the Nigeria’s maritime domain. “The Easter Naval Command and Central Naval Command, including the units under both Commands have contributed personnel and platforms for the Exercise. He said, “This exercise will be used to exercise and demonstrate the capacity and capability of our ships at sea, to secure Nigeria’s maritime space and the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). “Overtime, our maritime space has been inundated by some threats both onshore and offshore, hence this joint exercise that was last conducted in 2021. On his part, the Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Olusola Oluwagbire, debunked claims that navy personnels collude with crude oil thieves in the country, describing the allegations as unfounded.
Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 10:21 UTC
Golden opportunity in Owerri for reflection | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Governors’ Forum comprising all the 36 state governors called for it. Long before their clamour, the 2014 National Conference Report had strongly recommended state and community policing. What is more, the police authority themselves have long recognized the necessity for some form of augmentation by way of community policing. In 2003, the Nigeria Police sent some of its men to Britain to train in community policing. “The Lagos Security Trust Fund gave the Lagos police command two helicopters, 300 patrol vehicles among which were mobile workshop vehicles, 60 patrol motorcycles.
Source:The Guardian
October 26, 2023 09:53 UTC
Diesel, jet fuel rising prices threaten industries, airlines – Punch Newspapers
The national body of the association warned that more factories would be shut if the diesel price increased to N1,500 from the current N1,000. Between June and October this year, the prices of diesel and aviation fuel increased by over 50 percent, heightening concerns among the operators. On June 20, 2023, The PUNCH reported that the Federal Government had commenced the implementation of the payment of 7.5 percent VAT on diesel. The WACCIMA president lamented that the prevailing high cost of diesel had been impacting negatively on the operations of the members. Four firms shutIn Kwara and Kogi states, no fewer than four manufacturing companies have closed down while others have reduced their operational hours on account of the diesel cost.
Source:Punch
October 26, 2023 09:36 UTC