AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The second observation I would like to make is this, I am very glad to note that there is almost a meeting of minds between the government and the opposition on the vital importance of agricultural development in our economy. Minister of Finance in the course of his speech, that Government is still regrettably untutored as to what is meant by agricultural development; what its proper role in this basic development should be, and the tremendous fillip which the development of agriculture could give to our economy. I quote with your permission: ‘No investment by Nigeria herself could yield greater dividends nor contribute more effectively to her economy and industrial development. Minister of Finance has quoted the passage which suggests that Lord Netherthorpe is thinking more of our export produce than of the entire range of our agricultural economy. Investment in agricultural improvement and agricultural education could increase Nigeria’s yield, yet investment in agriculture is inadequate and is rarely in the public eye.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 17, 2023 01:48 UTC
Tension in Kaduna community as Islamic cleric slaughters dog during son’s naming ceremony
Palpable tension is brewing in Nasarawa community, a suburb in Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State when a lslamic cleric, Abubakar Sani slaughtered dog meat to celebrate his son’s birth. Adding, “the way we practice Islamic religion is different from how others practice it. Meanwhile, members of the community who spoke to newsmen while condemning his actions, said what the said cleric did was against Islamic practice. He remarked that “there are two rulings on the issue of eating dog meat. But for the ones we follow, the Prophet(SAW) forbade eating dogs, so literally, people don’t eat dogs here.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 16, 2023 16:14 UTC
Politics - Tribunal judgment: CJN constitutes Supreme Court panel next week as PDP, LP file appeal Tuesday - Punch Newspaper
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September 16, 2023 15:04 UTC
Police yet to unravel cause of cadet’s death, says panel
A seven-man panel of inquiry constituted by the acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has yet to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of a 100-level Course 9 police cadet, Sulaiman Jika, who died on the premises of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, Abiodun Alabi, who heads the panel, told our correspondent in an interview recently that investigation into the matter was still ongoing. Following the report, the IG on September 4 instituted the panel with a mandate to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. A cadet, who spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid being victimised, had told our correspondent that the victim was rushed to the academy’s clinic. “He was left untreated because there were no drugs and no medical officer to attend to him in the unconducive environment before he gave up the ghost,” the source added.
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September 16, 2023 14:58 UTC
UK govt declares hike in student, tourist visas from October 4
The government of the United Kingdom has announced an increase in the cost of student and tourist visas. Related Posts No Content AvailableAccording to the Home Office, the increases followed legislation laid by the Parliament on Friday. It noted that the fee hike will enable the government to pay for vital services and allow more funding to be prioritised for the public sector. The changes come less than six months after the UK announced increments in the cost of visa applications and health surcharges. “Today’s changes do not include the planned increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which are scheduled to be introduced later in the Autumn,” the statement added.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 16, 2023 14:07 UTC
Plateau organ theft: Seven other ex-patients found with missing kidneys
Alhaji Baba said that so far, no fewer than seven people, males and females, have been discovered to have one kidney each with the other missing. At the moment, about seven have claimed that only one kidney was found in their bodies after scans. All of them had, at different times, had surgical operations performed on them by the so-called doctor at Murna Clinic,” he said. The community leader added: “The hospital is called Murna Clinic owned by one man called Dr Noah Kekere, popularly known as Dr Yellow. NMA interventionIn the meantime, the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), during the week, distanced itself from Kekere.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 16, 2023 11:10 UTC
Democracy that nurtures insecurity, unemployment is a failure – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, said a democratic system bedevelled by insecurity, unemployment and other socio-economic challenges must be ditched. Obasanjo, who was hosted by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the inauguration of internal roads in Iseyin, said any democracy that nurtures poverty has failed. Democracy dividends must involve peace, security, stability, prosperity, wealth creation, employment and the wholesomeness of the society.”He added, “Democracy that nurtures poverty is abortion. Democracy that nurtures unemployment is a failure. “That’s when democracy would continue to survive and people will feel that yes, democracy is a worthwhile system of government that must be embraced.”
Source:Punch
September 16, 2023 04:19 UTC
Girls, sleeping with a man for money does you more harm than good!
One of the days I left the house, I was just roaming about from street to street aimlessly. I was amazed, I was like so God you are with me like this yet you allow me to suffer. The remaining two things I’m asking for now are to be settled maritally and also have enough money to start up my business……I feel good! A lot of you carry presidential glory which has been fragmented and shared with different men while sleeping with them! You are most welcome on board the chastity campaign train and Girls Club is open for all girls and ladies.
Source:Punch
September 16, 2023 03:39 UTC
Nigeria Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan to Revolutionize Potato Production
Introduction:The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an ambitious five-year national strategic plan aimed at revitalizing potato production within the country, spanning from 2023 to 2028. Evaluating the Strategy:While the launch of this strategic plan is a timely and encouraging step, some analysts express skepticism regarding its specificity. The plan lacks clear targets in terms of the precise volume of potato production it intends to achieve over the next five years. Aiming Higher:If executed effectively, this strategic plan has the potential to elevate Nigeria from its current position within Africa’s potato producers. Conclusion:The unveiling of the five-year strategic plan to boost potato production in Nigeria is a commendable move by the government.
Source:Punch
September 16, 2023 02:33 UTC
Metro - Mohbad’s corpse may be exhumed for autopsy – Police - Punch Newspaper
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September 15, 2023 20:37 UTC
Supreme Court dismisses Nnaji’s appeal to nullify Mbah’s election
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Uche Nnaji seeking to nullify the election of the governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Enugu State. The apex Court upheld the decisions of the Enugu state governorship election petition tribunal and the Court of Appeal, maintaining that since the appellants’ brief was found to be invalid, the invalidity also naturally affected the appeal in respect of which the appeal was filed. The court also held that Nnaji failed to explain why the invalid process he filed should be relied upon to invalidate Mbah’s victory. Nnaji, who polled 14,575 votes against Mbah’s 160,895 votes to come a distant fourth in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Enugu state, had wanted the court to nullify Mbah’s election and declare him governor of the state. Nnaji maintained that he was the only one qualified to run for the election and should therefore be declared the winner.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 15, 2023 19:57 UTC
Rishi Sunak bans American XL bully dog breed from UK
American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death. A ban of American bully XL dogs was already being looked at after shocking footage emerged of an attack in Birmingham last weekend that left an 11-year-old girl with serious injuries. South Yorkshire Police reported four separate dog attacks on children in two days, including one where a 15-year-old was hospitalised after being savaged by an XL bully in Sheffield. In a video statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, the Tory leader said: “The American XL bully dog is a danger to our communities, particularly our children. Yesterday we saw another suspected XL bully dog attack, which has tragically led to a fatality.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 15, 2023 16:27 UTC
Agenda 2050 plan will reduce poverty -Ex-minister
The immediate Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has said that ‘Nigeria agenda 2050- a perspective plan’ has identified the country’s target in 30 years’ time and how to achieve them. He said the plan was designed to transform the country into an upper-middle income country, with a significant improvement in per capita income. At the meeting, he commended President Bola Tinubu for setting up a committee to reform the nation’s tax system. He said the perspective plan (Nigeria Agenda 2050), aimed to fully engage all resources, reduce poverty, and achieve social and economic stability. “Specifically, the plan aims to generate 21 million full-time jobs and lift 35 million people out of poverty by 2025; thus, setting the stage for achieving the government’s commitment of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years.”
Source:Punch
September 15, 2023 14:09 UTC
Abia: Otti condemns LP chieftain's killing, orders probe
The Abia State Governor Alex Otti has strongly condemned the killing of a chieftain of the Labour Party, Mr. Maduka Zakari, in Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA of the state by yet-to-be-identified assailants. Otti, in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor, Media and Publicity, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Friday, described the gruesome murder of Zakari who was beheaded by his killers as insane, barbaric, and vicious. He, therefore, called on security agents from different security agencies to swing into action and ensure that whoever was involved in the killing, directly or indirectly is brought to justice and made to pay heavily for their ungodly action. The governor expressed sadness that the Late Zakari who distinguished himself during the last general election as the Labour Party campaign manager in Uturu. He promised that the government would stand by his family and give them all the necessary support required as they deal with this sad loss.
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September 15, 2023 08:14 UTC
Flash floods, landslides kill 5 in northern Vietnam
Prolong flash floods and landslides, in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region have killed five people, while four others remained missing. According to the committee, in Lao Cai province, 13 houses had collapsed or were damaged due to Wednesday’s prolonged flash flood. The floods and landslides have also destroyed nine houses, inundated nearly 30 hectares of rice and vegetable fields in Ha Giang and Yen Bai provinces. The flash floods and landslides occurred in low-lying areas. The northern mountainous localities were asked to keep a close watch on weather conditions and evacuate residents from disaster-prone areas to safer places.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 14, 2023 19:36 UTC