Today's Headlines: Obi Will Soon Be Declared Nigeria's President, Abure Tells Nigerians In US; US: Trump Campaign Raises Over $7m Since Mug Shot
Obi will soon be declared Nigeria’s president, Abure tells Nigerians in USPhoto Credit: The Cable NewsJulius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party, will be declared president of Nigeria by the tribunal. “According to him, his next port of call in his educational journey was Government College Ibadan and Richard Daley College and Chicago State University in the United States. “Curiously, in 2023, Tinubu settled with attending only Chicago State University in the United States,” he tweeted. This is different from the suit requesting the academic records of Tinubu, which read that he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Chicago State University. Meanwhile, Angela Liu, counsel to Atiku in the U.S., said Chicago State University has provided two similar certificates indicating Tinubu attended its institution.
Source:The Guardian
August 29, 2023 07:06 UTC
Students stage protest, paralyse commercial activities in Oyo poly
Academic and commercial activities were put on hold as the students of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa in Oyo took to the streets over repeated cases of armed robbery, rape and other vices in Ibarapa local government area of the State. The former Commissioner for Works, Bolaji Kareem had in a letter intimated the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde of the development in the area. The letter read, “Armed robbers have taken over Eruwa forcefully breaking into houses especially at night, robbing and raping. “The Government should kindly implore security agents to act swiftly before it spreads to other parts of Oyo State. Special regards to His Excellency Executive Governor of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the positive revolution in Iseyin, Oke Ogun and entire Oyo.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 28, 2023 23:33 UTC
Tinubu administration eyes investments rather than borrowing -finance minister
ABUJA, Aug 28 – Nigeria will seek to encourage investments rather than rely on borrowing to create jobs, Finance Minister Olawale Edun said on Monday, as the new government tries to find a solution to sluggish growth, double-digit inflation and a high debt burden. Edun, 62, who doubles as coordinating minister for the economy, was speaking to reporters in Abuja after president Bola Tinubu held his first meeting with his new cabinet following last week’s swearing-in of ministers. The reforms are a gamble to try to kick-start growth but inflation has soared, worsening a cost of living crisis. Edun, an ex-investment banker, who was special adviser to Tinubu on monetary policy before his appointment as minister, said he will focus on fixing Nigeria’s public finances. He added that the government’s naira revenues have increased from crude oil proceeds following a devaluation in June.
Source:Punch
August 28, 2023 20:56 UTC
Infinix debuts Zero 30 Series at the Italian Pavilion in Venice, Europe’s Premier Film Forum to Pioneer UHD Vlogging | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Centered around the launch of the latest Infinix ZERO smartphone, the partnership is the first of its kind, uniting two brands dedicated to the creation of incredible stories that resonate across global boundaries. Infinix ZERO 30 SERIES Global LaunchThe Infinix ZERO Series is an example of how Infinix empowers young people with first-in-class technology, creating powerful and attainably priced products that challenge convention, and break with tradition. The latest model in the Infinix ZERO smartphone series, takes front camera photography to new places, allowing users to be part of a new era of imaging and storytelling. Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story”, Infinix will unveil the latest edition to the Infinix ZERO smartphone series. The new Infinix ZERO series smartphone will then be unveiled on stage by Infinix India CEO, Anish Kapoor.
Source:The Guardian
August 28, 2023 19:43 UTC
Customs seizes drugs-laden containers worth N550m from India at Tin-Can Port
Addressing newsmen in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller of Tin-Can Customs Command, Adekunle Oloyede, explained that money which Mr. Boniface Ike attempted to give Customs officers as bribe is in safe custody at the Command. Each carton contains 50 rolls, each rolls contains 5 packets, each packet contains 200 tablets;“84 cartons of Gastro Resistant Omeprazole capsule BP 200mg. Each carton contains 50 packets, each packet contains 10 capsules. Each carton contains 50 rolls, each roll contains 10 packets, each packet 10 tablets. Each carton contains 50 packets, each packet contains 10 capsules.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 28, 2023 17:17 UTC
Protests erupt in Libya over reported talks with Israel
Protests have erupted in Libya after Israel said its foreign minister had met with his Libyan counterpart in spite of the two countries having no formal diplomatic links. Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibeh suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush after she met with Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, news portal al-Wasat Gate reported. Meanwhile, the Libyan Foreign Ministry denied Mangoush had held formal talks with Cohen and said the meeting in Rome was a casual, non-official, and previously unprepared meeting. Under a 1957 Libyan law, dealing with Israel is punishable by law, by up to nine years in prison. The Libyan news site Al-Wasat reported on Monday, citing security circles that the foreign minister had meanwhile flown to Turkey on a government plane.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 28, 2023 16:49 UTC
Video: Adele stands up for fan during live show
Singer Adele has been spotted in an online viral video standing up for a fan while she was in the middle of a live performance. As seen in the video, Adele identified the fan amid the crowd while she ordered those bothering the fan to leave the fan alone. Several other versions of the video show that the security officials at the show were seen bothering the young, male fan. Adele said “What is going on with that young fan there, what is going on with him, Yes you who’s been bothered so much since I’ve been on for standing up. Can you leave him alone please?”Adele then added to the fan: “They won’t bother you again, my darling.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 28, 2023 16:01 UTC
Cash shortage: Bank borrowing from CBN hits N12tn
There are indications that commercial banks and merchant banks are increasingly depending on the Central Bank of Nigeria for liquidity as their borrowing from the apex bank has intensified in the last eight months of 2023. Commercial banks and merchant banks access lending from the apex bank using the Standing Lending Facility (SLF) window and deposit cash with the apex bank using the Standing Deposit Facility window(SDF). The CBN data showed that the first quarter figure, which stood at N4.95tn, was higher than the half-year data for 2022. The monthly breakdown revealed that commercial banks and merchant banks in January borrowed N528.16bn from the CBN but the figure dropped to N453.7bn in February 2023. However, the CBN data showed a N590.29bn and N235.06bn borrowing for May and June 2023.
Source:Punch
August 28, 2023 15:54 UTC
Man dies as soldiers, residents clash in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified man was reportedly gunned down by soldiers in the Otto area of Lagos mainland following a clash with some yet-to-be-identified soldiers. “It’s not under our jurisdiction but that of the Railway Command,” Hundeyin said. Efforts to get the Railway Command proved abortive. But a source in the police command who confirmed the incident expressed displeasure over the continued atrocities allegedly being committed by soldiers in Lagos. You don kill person o.
Source:Punch
August 28, 2023 15:42 UTC
Epe local government distributes food items to 30,000 residents
ADVERTISEMENT“What we are doing today is just a step in that direction by giving hope to the hopeless in the community, ” she said. She advised residents ,especially the youth against being used to breach the peace of the community or create unrest. A beneficiary of the food items, Mrs Ramota Seriki, said the council chairman had demonstrated that he was a responsible and responsive leader with the distribution of the food items. I thank the government for helping with the food items, it will definitely help me and my family, ” she said. Another beneficiary, Rasheed Olabode, also applauded the council chairman for the distribution of the items.
Source:The Guardian
August 28, 2023 13:23 UTC
Tinubu presides over first FEC meeting 3 months after his inauguration
The FEC meeting holds at the State House in Abuja one week after the President inaugurated 45 ministers who had been screened and confirmed by the Senate. During the inauguration of the ministers, Tinubu charged them to serve Nigeria with integrity, adding that their assignment began immediately. “I expect that you will serve with integrity, dignity and deliver. ADVERTISEMENTThe FEC will henceforth take place every Monday of the week. Recall that during the administration of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, the meeting used to take place on Wednesdays.
Source:The Guardian
August 28, 2023 12:23 UTC
Army trains officers, security agencies on combating security challenges
In a bid to ensure effective and efficient operations of the Nigerian Army, Army Headquarters Garrison, on Monday commenced a weeklong Operational Planning Cadre for middle level career officers of the army and other sister security agencies. ADVERTISEMENTHe said it was imperative that commanders implement a holistic and well planned approach with a view to overcome and checkmate the various security challenges within the nation’s borders. “As part of efforts to ensure that you are adequately trained and ready to confront these challenges, AHQ gave approval for the conduct of the operational planning cadre annually across all Nigerian army formations. The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Koko Isoni, said the 2023 cadre had brought together tactical and operational level officers from Nigerian army formations as well as sister security agencies and paramilitary organisations in AHQ Garrison area of responsibility. “The Nigerian army fully recognises these changes and therefore seeks to develop capacity through realistic training that will enhance its operations.
Source:The Guardian
August 28, 2023 12:23 UTC
Politics - I am loyal to Obaseki, still want to be gov — Shaibu - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
August 28, 2023 09:37 UTC
‘I’m Troubled And Nearly Had Miscarriage’ – Guardian Of Missing 13 Year-Old Girl In Abuja
AdvertisementShe said she almost had miscarriage on Sunday following Selina Martins Yaro’s disappearance on Friday. Speaking with THE WHISTLER, Deborah narrated that the teenage girl, Selina Martins Yaro, is her husband’s niece who came recently to live with them. She said: “She left home on Friday, not that she left on her own, I sent her to Karu Market to buy me vegetables. Her full name is Selina Martins Yaro. Missing 13-year-old Selina Martins Yaro
Source:The Guardian
August 28, 2023 06:29 UTC
Union Bank partners Women’s World Banking, TGI Group on‘Digital Supplier Credit’ Solution
IN line with its commitment to enabling success for its customers, Union Bank has partnered with its parent company, TGI Group and Women’s World Banking, to introduce the ‘Digital Supplier Credit’ solution under its women’s banking proposition, αlpher. Women’s World Banking is a renowned global organisation specialising in designing and investing in financial solutions, institutions, and policy environments within emerging markets. Their focus on creating economic stability and prosperity for women, their families, and communities aligns perfectly with the objectives of the ‘Digital Supplier Credit’ solution. Speaking about the partnership, Vivian Imoh-Ita, Head of Retail Banking and Digital at Union Bank, said:“We are delighted to partner with Women’s World Banking and our parent company TGI Group to launch the ‘Digital Supplier Credit’ solution. This is an exciting time in the development of effective, women-centered, digital financial solutions.”The Digital Supplier Credit solution reflects Union Bank’s dedication to supporting its customers and creating an inclusive business environment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 28, 2023 05:13 UTC