VIDEO: Muslim youths threaten gathering of ‘Isese faithful’ in Ilorin
Some Muslims youths in a video which surfaced online, stormed a shop rented by an Isese adherent in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, threatening them to vacate in the next seven days over alleged Isese gathering. The young clerics, numbering about 15, were seen threatening to cause chaos if the shop owner fails to vacate the premises before their ultimatum. Speaking in Yoruba, the cleric told the gathering to leave the city for them, adding however that, “if we meet you here in seven days time, whether the city is owned by us or you, let’s try it.”“In seven days, send them away, Alaran’s compound. If we should meet Isese gathering here in Seven days… They should not even open this shop at all. He, however, stressed that the shop must have been evicted before the next seven days.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 27, 2023 00:13 UTC
Educationists kick over states’ indebtedness to WAEC
Educationists have condemned some state governments’ failure to pay their debts to the West African Examination Council. The experts expressed dissatisfaction that the states’ indebtedness to WAEC had resulted in an eventual withholding of the 2023 WASSCE results of over 130,000 candidates from eight states by the council. Areghan revealed that eight states had yet to pay up, citing Zamfara and Niger as the major states indebted to the council. Zamfara State even though they owe us, I can say they are a very nice state. “The state governments that have promised to pay WAEC fee have not done the wrong thing.
Source:Punch
August 26, 2023 21:36 UTC
46 tertiary school students to get Tinubu’s scholarship
Forty-six Nigerian students in tertiary institutions across the country have emerged as the first set of beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) as the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, flags off the National Scholarship Programme for Tertiary Education. She said: “With the National Scholarship Programme (NASP), we envision a Nigeria where every child, regardless of their circumstances, can access the best education available. “The inaugural National Scholarship Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative is a four-year scholarship programme of One Million Naira per year and a laptop for each beneficiary. In a related development, a total of 370 farmers across the country are billed to benefit from the intervention of RHI. In health, another key intervention area for the initiative is a partnership with UNICEF to streamline and sanitise the process of birth registration.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 26, 2023 18:00 UTC
Corruption: China probes ex-Winter Olympics delegation chief
China has said the former chief of its Winter Olympics delegation was under investigation for suspected corruption, as the government pursues a crackdown on graft in the sports sector. Huizhong, 54, previously served as secretary-general of the Chinese delegation for last year’s Winter Olympics, which were held in Beijing in a Covid-secure bubble. China’s top public prosecutor said this month that former national football coach Li Tie had been charged with corruption offences including bribery. Li, a one-time Premier League player, is one of several top football association officials to fall under graft probes since November. Chinese President Xi Jinping has led an unrelenting clampdown on corruption since coming to power a decade ago.
Source:Punch
August 26, 2023 16:45 UTC
Fake doctor nabbed at Covenant University during job interview
A fake doctor identified as Abawulor Omenka has been caught by the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners while trying to apply as a medical officer at the Covenant University Medical Centre, Ota, in the Sango area of Ogun State. “He then reached out to Dr. Kayode Oyelade, the Chairman of ANPMP, Ogun State chapter about his suspicions. He said, “The man actually applied to work as a medical officer at Covenant University Medical Centre where students, staff and some residents of the community go for medical treatment. We now asked him if he attended a university, and he said he went to Benue State University. “If you are conversant with a medical certificate, you will know there is nothing like grade.
Source:Punch
August 26, 2023 15:04 UTC
Niger’s junta gives German, Nigerian envoys 48 hours to leave country | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News Niger’s junta gives German, Nigerian envoys 48 hours to leave country
Niger’s military administration on Friday gave the German and Nigerian ambassadors 48 hours to leave the country. “In reaction to Nigerian Ambassador Mohamed Usman’s refusal to reply to an invitation by the ministry for a discussion on Friday August 25 at 11.30 a.m., and due to other actions of the Nigerian government contrary to Niger’s interests, the ministry is giving 48 hours to Mr. Mohamed Usman’s to leave the Nigerien territory,” it said in a separate statement. Niger’s military administration earlier gave the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna sent an Aug. 8 note to express solidarity with Nigerien Ambassador in Paris Aichatou Boulama Kane who refused to leave her position after the military administration took power. Niger was plunged into turmoil July 26 when Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, a former commander of the presidential guard, led a military intervention that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Source:The Guardian
August 26, 2023 14:32 UTC
FỌ́KÁSÍBẸ̀!
Years before, when I gave money to an Area Boy at Computer Village, he praised me: Orí ẹ fọ́ká síbẹ̀! Orí ẹ fọ́ká síbẹ̀! Orí ẹ fọ́ká síbẹ̀! Let me take you back to 2009, when a Nigerian artist, then DJ Zeez, released the hit song Fọ́kásíbẹ̀. The street boys in Somolu, my good friends, use orí ẹ fọ́ká síbẹ̀, orí ẹ dúró síbẹ̀, orí ẹ wà ń bẹ̀ interchangeably to show respect to whomever they are referring to.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 26, 2023 14:04 UTC
Politics - Wike promises completion of road projects in seven months - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
August 26, 2023 13:14 UTC
2023 Miss Nigeria USA Pageant holds in Texas Sept. 3 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Miss Nigeria USA Organisation has called on the Nigerians in the Disapora to participate in the forthcoming 2023 edition of the beauty pageant slated for Sept. 3, at Houston in Texas, U,S. “The upcoming Miss Nigeria USA 2023 Pageant is poised to be an enchanting and empowering event, spotlighting grace, beauty, and talent while promoting humanitarian endeavors. Themed “BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE,” the Miss Nigeria USA 2023 Pageant underscores the significance of inclusion and the individual narratives that define each contestant’s shine. In addition, she said beyond the glamour, participants in the Miss Nigeria USA 2023 Pageant would engage in philanthropic initiatives through the non-profit organisation “Miss Nigeria USA (MNUSA) Cares.”“Contestants will partake in charitable activities in Nigeria and beyond, volunteering, engaging with communities, and undergoing skill training. “Tickets for the Miss Nigeria USA 2023 Pageant are now available, offering a chance for people from all backgrounds to participate in the celebration of culture, talent, and beauty,” she said.
Source:The Guardian
August 26, 2023 08:06 UTC
Military hold mass burial for personnel killed in Niger state ambush
The military is currently conducting a mass burial for personnel who died during an ambush and air crash in Niger State. Bandits had ambushed the troops in Niger State on August 14, 2023, killing 14 soldiers while seven were injured. The incident necessitated the deployment of the Nigeria Air Force evacuation aircraft. The aircraft, however, was said to have crashed killing all passengers including two pilots, and two crew members onboard. According to the programme of events sighted by our correspondent on Friday, those for burial are:Late Maj SA Oni Late Flt Lt Anthony Duryumsu Late Flt Lt Ibrahim Adamu Late Lt Gm Odusami Late Lt Us Alkali Late Sgt Faruk Mohammed Late Cpl Ibrahim Garba Late Cpl Chiroma Pogu Late Cpl Adama Isaac Late Cpl Haruna Jamilu Late Cpl Samaila Bashiru Late Ab Suleiman Mk (NN) Late Cpl Jauro Amos (NAF) Late Lcpl Sunday Okopi Late Lcpl Ekpanyo Edetd Late Lcpl Alaribe Daniel ( NAF ) Late Lcpl Brigss Stephen (NAF) Late Lcpl Yakubu Ayuba Late Lcpl Nura Mohammed Late Pte Habib Aliyu Late Pte Tanko Waje Late Acm Abubakar Abdulrahaman (NAF)The event is currently ongoing and the remains of the personnel are being expected as of the time of filing this report.
Source:Punch
August 25, 2023 22:27 UTC
Comment: Niger’s new leader might be better for gay rights, couldn’t be worse
Deposed president wanted to impose death penalty for same-sex marriageIn the wake of the July 26 coup that overthrew Niger’s president, members of the nation’s LGBTQ community see a possibility that the government’s previous anti-LGBTQ stance might soften. His plan was upended by the July 26 coup, although that was not the goal of the military takeover, which coup leaders explained as motivated by deteriorating security and bad governance. Djapharou Saoude Hirokoye (pseudonym), an LGBTQ observer of social and political life in Niger, agreed to give Erasing 76 Crimes his brief impressions of the coup and its after-effects. \Erasing 76 Crimes: What is your analysis of the current situation in Niger? If you would like to support or get in touch with Djapharou Saoude Hirokoye, please write to him at info@76crimes.com.
Source:The Guardian
August 25, 2023 21:53 UTC
BRICS: Nigeria committed to partnering with China, others — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the commitment of the present administration to collaborating with China and other African countries for the mutual benefit of all parties. He made the declaration on Thursday while representing President Bola Tinubu at the China-Africa Leaders’ Roundtable Dialogue meeting at the margins of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Continuing, “we are compelled to devise solutions for climate change and establish security measures to contain and prevent transnational crime, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We are confronted with a significant rate of youth unemployment and disruptive natural disasters. “This situation provides us with the chance to reassess the challenges we collectively face as well as those confronting our partners”, he submitted.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 25, 2023 19:53 UTC
Gunmen kill soldier in Benin, steal bags of money
Gunmen suspected to be armed on Wednesday attacked an Army patrol van in Edo State, killing a soldier and carting away sacks believed to have been loaded with cash. Eyewitnesses said the armed men took the bags from the patrol van after the soldiers had fled. A shop owner said, “One of the three soldiers fell while running away, he tried to get up, but he couldn’t, he was bleeding. He said, “The Edo State Police Command can confirm that a soldier was killed on Wednesday in Benin City. The hoodlums carted away bags believed to have been loaded with cash kept inside the Army van.”
Source:Punch
August 25, 2023 16:40 UTC
House of Reps Demand Super Falcons’ Payment Slips From Nigeria Football Federation
Reps member, Blessing Onuh, ordered the NFF to tender an official bank statement of bonuses paid to players and officials of the women’s national team at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. House of Representatives invite NFF boss for questioning over Super Falcons' bonuses. Gusau said via The Punch:“We can’t use this money to pay outstanding allowances for the 2019 Women’s World Cup." The Super Falcons star has been with the Nigerian national women’s team since 2010, having also represented the U-17 and U-20 teams. Ordega was part of the Super Falcon’s squad that reached the second round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Source:The Guardian
August 25, 2023 13:41 UTC
iPhone 15 Pro Max will cost more than a Macbook
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to cost a whopping $2,100, in the United States (US), which is 60 percent more than an Apple Macbook. Apple's priciest iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to be the company's priciest phone yet and will sell for more than $2,000, not accounting for tax and duties in countries where customs and sales taxes apply. According to the Daily Mail, industry insiders are reporting that the iPhone 15 Max 2TB will be priced at $2,099, well above the entry point for a 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop, at $1,299. iPhone 15 Pro Max 2TB vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 1TBNotably, the iPhone 14 Pro Max 1TB started at $1,599, for comparison, the Daily Mail reported. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the priciest Apple phone as of yet - Daily MailAs the name suggests, the new iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB will be the first to have two terabytes of storage, and it's rumored to feature a titanium finish, an upgraded camera and a powerful new chip.
Source:The Guardian
August 25, 2023 12:10 UTC