Coming… ‘African Cultural Film Festival’
FRONTLINE female filmmaker and festival director of African Cultural Film Festival (AFFRICUFF), Emem Isong-Misodi, has announced dates for the maiden edition of the African Cultural Film Festival. The film festival is scheduled to hold from October 26 through to October 29, in Houston, Texas. …Light out on foremost film production designer, Pat NeboLIGHT has dimmed on foremost film production designer, Pat Nebo. The film has so far premiered at the 2023 First Look Film Festival in New York, African Movie Festival in Manitoba, and at Lucca Film Festival, among others. Members of the AMAA jury include International film curator and programmer for the Berlin International Film Festival, Dorothee Wenner; Film curator and archivist, June Giviani, and Burkinabe-Swiss-born filmmaker, Berni Goldblat.
Source:The Guardian
October 16, 2023 05:33 UTC
Insecurity: Benue, opposition party trade words over killings
Benue State Government and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state have been exchanging words over the recent insecurity situation in the state. The PDP through its publicity secretary, Bemgba Iortyom accused the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia of keeping mute over the activities of terrorists, adding that he is aiding and abetting crimes in the state. Iortyom said, “Over 24 hours after reports emerged that suspected Fulani herdsmen laid siege on the Makurdi – Naka Road and killed scores of travelers, Governor Alia, is yet to react to the incident. In a swift response, the Security Adviser to the governor, Joseph Har berated the opposition party for creating falsehood over the Benue Links attacks. Har, who advised the opposition to criticise constructively, reiterated the stand of Alia to deal ruthlessly with criminals in the state.
Source:Punch
October 15, 2023 23:54 UTC
Deep in debt: Worries over Nigeria’s borrowing spree
Nigeria’s total public debt, according to the country’s Debt Management Office, rose to N87.38tn at the end of the second quarter of this year. Data from the DMO further shows that Nigeria’s total domestic debt is N54.13tn, while its total external debt is N33.25tn. The domestic debt makes up 61.95 per cent of the total debt, while the external makes up 38.05 per cent. “In the domestic distribution of petroleum products, we’ve lost all the pipelines. “Many of them cannot even pump up to 3km, while these are pipelines that are supposed to supply petroleum products to between 400 and 500km.
Source:Punch
October 15, 2023 18:51 UTC
Netanyahu meets relatives of hostages taken by Hamas
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met for the first time with representatives of the relatives of the hostages taken last weekend by the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, Israeli media reported on Sunday. On Oct. 7, Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, massacred Israeli civilians in border towns and at a music festival. The militant organisation also abducted more than 150 Israelis. The relatives of the hostages have been criticising Israel’s government, accusing the leadership of abandoning the prisoners. According to Israeli media, he spoke privately with several affected families.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 15, 2023 17:43 UTC
Reset your mind set | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
This act of God requires the art of man for result to be achieved. Man must be active in applying the principles of growth if the divine act must be activated to materialisation. The availability of resources for growth does not guarantee growth; this means that resources are not sufficient for growth. Having talents, gifts, ability and potential is not enough; there must be the will and behaviours that actions it. The Bible uses the word “kairos” and its cognates 86 times in the New Testament (e.g., in Matthew 8:29; Luke 19:44; and Acts 24:25).
Source:The Guardian
October 15, 2023 16:14 UTC
Hamas attacks mastermind killed — Israel Army
The Israel Defense Forces have said they have killed another man in Gaza suspected of masterminding the large-scale attacks carried out by Islamist Hamas. A statement by the force on Sunday stated that the commander of Hamas units in southern Khan Younis, Billal Al Kedra, was killed in airstrikes on Saturday evening. The latest news came after the IDF said it had killed two other men they suspect of masterminding the Hamas attacks. Command centres of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation were also hit, the IDF said. Hamas is classified as a terrorist organisation by the EU, the United States and Israel.
Source:Punch
October 15, 2023 13:17 UTC
WATCH: Arber Xhekaj's punch drops Corey Perry onto the ice
Arber Xhekaj continued to show his aggressiveness in Montreal Canadiens' second game of the new season. With 22 seconds left in the second period, Xhekaj locked horns with Blackhawks veteran Corey Perry. After a tough fight for puck possesion behind the Habs goal, Arber Xhekaj pushed Perry down to the ice. As Perry was trying to get up, Xhekaj pushed the veteran into the boards. Expand TweetArber Xhekaj wanted all the smoke but the referee intervened and Corey Perry himself skated away from the Habs defenseman.
Source:Punch
October 15, 2023 13:12 UTC
Father of 11-year-old boy buried alive on the run
The father of the 11-year-old boy allegedly buried alive by his stepbrother at Apamsede, in Kogi State, is said to be on the run, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. NAN gathered that the shovel and the cutlass allegedly used to perpetrate the dastardly act by the stepbrother were also missing. The 11-year-old boy was alleged to have stolen N10,000 belonging to his stepmother who instructed her son to punish him. In meting punishment to the 11-year-old, the 17-year-old took his stepbrother into the bush where he allegedly buried him alive. “When they came to the chief’s palace, Mr Oshodi, the father of the 11-year-old boy was present at the palace when both the stepson and stepmother gave reasons for their action,” the district Ahmed explained.
Source:Punch
October 15, 2023 08:14 UTC
How did your electorate vote in the voice referendum? Check out our interactive map
The voice to parliament referendum has been defeated, with a majority of people and every state voting against the proposal. On Saturday, the eastern suburbs and inner west in Sydney recorded a majority yes vote, compared with a majority no vote in the western suburbs. Similarly, in Melbourne, inner urban electorates were more likely to vote in favour of the Indigenous voice. Here, you can search our map by postcode or zoom in to your electorate to see how people voted. This is one of the big trends of the referendum – inner city electorates voted more strongly for the voice while support for the no side increased further out from city centres.
Source:The Guardian
October 15, 2023 00:51 UTC
Voice referendum live results: votes count and map by state in the Australian Indigenous voice to parliament 2023 poll
Current state majority resultsShowing which states have a yes or no majority based on the current vote count. Four states with a majority yes vote are required for the referendum to pass. Cross-hatching indicates low vote count
Source:The Guardian
October 14, 2023 16:32 UTC
Reps urge FG to declare state of emergency in health sector
ADVERTISEMENTHe said it was estimated that Nigeria has about 39,983 hospitals and clinics as of 2020, with the primary healthcare centres accounting for about 34,000 which is 86 per cent. He, however, said that only 20 per cent of these primary healthcare centres are functional, particularly in rural areas lacking adequate facilities and staffing. He said the lack of medical equipment, drugs, qualified personnel, electrical systems, beds, and road networks had increased the death toll in healthcare centres. He said the Federal and State Health Ministries’ inaccurate representation of primary healthcare centres hindered proper budgeting and access to quality healthcare in rural areas. The House further urged the Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with State ministries, LGAs and other stakeholders to establish a task force to eradicate sharp medical malpractice.
Source:The Guardian
October 14, 2023 16:32 UTC
The powerful mind!
In fact, what came to my mind was a gay scenario. Moments later, a vague figure began to tell me about that same man. The moment I asked that question, the figure shut down towards me and exited through her right side. – From Oby…What these experiences teach is how powerful the mind (which I believe is the spirit of God in us) is when it comes to guiding us towards what is good for us or protecting us from that which means harm. And when the mind is clean, the spirit of God comes in and does His job.
Source:Punch
October 14, 2023 13:55 UTC
The Impact Of Air Service Agreements In Civil Aviation In Nigeria
THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT IN NIGERIAThe role of the Air Service Agreement in civil aviation in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Some of these major roles of Air Service Agreements in civil aviation in Nigeria include:Regulation of International Air Services. THE REALITY OF AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT IN CIVIL AVIATION IN NIGERIAGenerally, air service agreements and the regulation of international air services are regulated by several laws, regulations, and international agreements. KEYWORDS: aviation, air service agreement, aviation industry, civil aviation. [3] Gertler, Bilateral Air Transport Agreements: Non Bermuda Reflections (Journal of Air Law and commence 1976) p.807[4] Oluwole Akinyeye, ‘Aviation cabotage policy and Nigeria’s imbalanced bilateral air service agreements’ <https://guardian.ng/issue/aviation-cabotage-policy-and-nigerias-imbalanced-bilateral-air-service-agreement > accessed on 20 August 2023[5] Oluwole Akinyeye, ‘Aviation cabotage policy and Nigeria’s imbalanced bilateral air service agreements’ <https://guardian.ng/issue/aviation-cabotage-policy-and-nigerias-imbalanced-bilateral-air-service-agreement > accessed on 20 August 2023
Source:The Guardian
October 14, 2023 09:20 UTC
Finding the Perfect Real Estate Investment Opportunity
With all the options and possibilities, it is challenging to tell which real estate sector will appreciate better and faster or where to invest in real estate. Do not throw your money down the drain; here is a guide to finding your perfect real estate investment opportunity. Factors to Consider in a Potential Opportunity in Real EstateVarious factors in real estate depend on each other in making your investment successful. The location is the backbone of real estate investment and determines your success or failure. Think of lawyers, contractors, subcontractors, real estate agents, other real estate investors, and more.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 14, 2023 08:54 UTC
Video shows Vallejo police officer punch driver after crash
VALLEJO – A video posted to TikTok Friday afternoon shows a Vallejo police officer punch a woman while arresting her after a crash. The video was posted by TikTok user Romyr Hamilton , who said it was taken at about 12:10 p.m. on Columbus Parkway near Admiral Callaghan Lane. Hamilton said that a truck hit a Nissan as the officer approached in a patrol car. The video shows the officer then approached the Nissan with his gun drawn, pulled the driver out, slammed her against the truck and then on the ground. 0:00 / 0:54 1× A Vallejo police officer arrests a woman after a crash on Friday.
Source:Punch
October 14, 2023 07:17 UTC