Nigeria-led regional bloc ready to flex its muscle in Niger
In the square in central Niamey on Thursday, the anniversary of Niger’s independence from France, the mainly young men who gathered to demonstrate in favour of the military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum brought with them Russian flags and anti-French slogans. One is a lingering deep sense of hostility towards France over its post-colonial record in Francophone Africa, which is being stirred up to justify the coup. However, the coup leaders appear to have misjudged how their putsch would be received regionally and by the international community. “Even before this coup Ecowas was thinking about security arrangements the region needed to change both around the continued danger of radical islamists and more contention from puschists. With the Ecowas ultimatum of restoring Bazoum to power, all options remain on the table for now.
Source:The Guardian
August 04, 2023 05:32 UTC
Tenure limit: Finance ministry orders senior directors to resign
In line with the new tenure limit introduced for directors in the Federal Civil Service, the Federal Ministry of Finance has ordered that all its directors who have spent eight years in the directorate cadre to tender their notices for early retirement, our correspondent gathered. A memo signed by the Director of Administration of the ministry, Mariya Rufai which was dated August 3, 2023, was addressed to all directors and heads of units of the ministry. The PUNCH reports that the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation on July 28, 2023, launched the newly revised Public Service Rules. In the newly revised rules, it was observed that the Federal Government introduced a tenure policy for Permanent Secretaries. Our correspondent also gathered that the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, in a memo addressed to all ministries, called for immediate implementation of the PSR.
Source:Punch
August 04, 2023 05:22 UTC
Morocco Join Nigeria, South Africa In Round Of 16
By Guardian Nigeria 04 August 2023 | 3:42 am Morocco yesterday became the third African team to qualify for the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. They have also etched their names in the history books by advancing to the knock-out stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the first attempt. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP) Morocco yesterday became the third African team to qualify for the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. They have also etched their names in the history books by advancing to the knock-out stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the first attempt. In a night of breathtaking football, the Atlas Lionessesteam achieved the historic milestone, securing their place in the Round of 16 in their debut appearance at the Women’s World Cup.
Source:The Guardian
August 04, 2023 04:14 UTC
Delta State Governor Indicts General Hospital Management over Doctor’s Death in Elevator Crash
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has blamed the management of General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island for the tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso. The governor has called on both the Lagos State Government and the police to conduct a thorough investigation to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future. Key TakeawayThe Delta State Governor has accused the management of General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island of negligence, leading to the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in an elevator crash. The governor has called on the Lagos State Government and the police to conduct a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The NDD is urging the state government to conduct a comprehensive safety audit of infrastructure in all government establishments, including schools.
Source:Punch
August 04, 2023 01:22 UTC
NCC warns against sale, use of non-type approved devices
Non-type approved telecom devices are considered to be supplied to the Nigerian market from grey sources and are known to degrade quality of services in the network. She said there is a need to sensitise traders at the market about the implications of trading in substandard products as they may face the risk of arrest and prosecution when found selling non-type approved devices. “The essence of coming here today is to enlighten the traders on the dangers of selling non type-approved devices. She informed them that the Commission has established the procedure for approval of telecom devices, and all types approved devices have been published on the NCC website for public and user reference. Therefore, traders should take advantage of this information to identify type-approved against none type approved phone devices.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 03, 2023 20:28 UTC
W’Africa petrol import dipped 30% in Q2, says report
Average monthly West African petrol imports fell by 56 per cent in the second quarter, according to data sourced from Refinitiv Eikon. June loadings from the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub to West Africa fell to 629,000 tonnes from 895,000 tonnes last year, Refinitiv data showed. “The key point is that demand from West Africa is drying up,” said Refinitiv Lead Oil Analyst Raj Rajendran. Demand for petrol from Nigeria has also reduced since the removal of petrol subsidies on May 29. Nigeria’s petrol demand reportedly fell by 28 per cent since the removal of subsidies.
Source:Punch
August 03, 2023 20:20 UTC
Local refining will reduce petrol price by N70
Oil marketers have said local refining will save at least N70 per litre off petrol price when it is fully operational. “We want local refineries to work because we don’t enjoy importing,” he said. Nigeria still relied heavily on petrol importation due to lack of functional local refineries. Since removal of subsidies on May 29, prices of petrol had shot up tremendously, rising from about N198/N200 per litre to N617 per litre. Local consumption has since dropped by 30 per cent from 66 million litres per day recorded before subsidies removal.
Source:Punch
August 03, 2023 19:30 UTC
27 years ago, Nigeria’s football took off at the 1996 Olympic Games
Nigeria’s football emergesThe 1994 World Cup established Nigeria’s emergence as a powerful force in football, but it was undoubtedly the 1996 Olympic gold medal match against Argentina that fully demonstrated the country’s football potential. The backstory of the 1996 Olympic Games triumphThe year 1996 was fraught with tragedy and turmoil. While Kanu was the undoubted star of the 1996 Olympic football team, we must mention Uche Okechukwu and Daniel Amokachi, on whom the success was founded and built. As we remember the glorious victory 27 years ago, the present tells us we will miss a second consecutive appearance at the Olympic Games. Nigerian footballers were absent at the Tokyo Games and will also be absent at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Source:Punch
August 03, 2023 18:07 UTC
Appointment: Don’t abandon us, we support your victory – Miyetti Allah tells Tinubu
The association says the call was necessary considering their prayers and 85 per cent votes that lead to his (Tinubu)’s victory in the February 25th, 2023 Presidential election. According to Siddikki, we are demanding for an appointment from Tinubu’s Government, and even as an office sweepers, we are okay with it. “During the election to my knowledge, my people (Fulanis), voted for President Tinubu because of his predecessor, President Mohammadu Buhari. They pray, supported, endorsed and do everything politically possible to ensure his victory. “In all the boards, parastatals and other appointments the President has made so far, no Miyetti Allah member is among including the recent Senate screen Ministerial nominees.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 03, 2023 16:36 UTC
Federal High Court in Lagos Convicts and Sentences Cyberstalker for Bullying Nollywood Actress Eniola Badmus
NewsIn a recent court verdict, the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced Okoye Blessing Nwakaego for her involvement in cyberstalking and social media bullying against Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. This case serves as a reminder of the consequences of cyberbullying and the importance of responsible use of social media. Key Takeaway– Okoye Blessing Nwakaego has been convicted and sentenced for cyberstalking and social media bullying against Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. – Eniola Badmus expressed her satisfaction with the verdict, highlighting the significance of justice being served in addressing social media bullying. – This case serves as a reminder of the consequences of cyberbullying and the need for responsible use of social media.
Source:The Guardian
August 03, 2023 14:40 UTC
Muslim cleric arrested for allowing women to preach, pray in mosque
A muslim preacher was imprisoned on blasphemy and hate speech charges following his decision to allow women to preach and pray beside men in Indonesia. According to the Brussels Times, the Al-Zaytun Islamic school in the Muslim-majority province of West Java, the most populous in the Southeast Asian archipelago, has drawn criticism from conservative groups for teaching a version of Islam that is incompatible with the Koran. Panji Gumilang, the boarding school’s headmaster, was arrested on Wednesday after being questioned by authorities, according to national police spokesman Ahmad Ramadhan. Panji Gumilang faces up to five years in prison for blasphemy, six years for inciting hatred, and ten years for disseminating false information. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 03, 2023 14:18 UTC
MedicoExperts back in Nigeria with Surgical Camp with best Indian surgeons
MedicoExperts, a renowned global virtual hospital, headquartered in India, is delighted to announce the launch of the “August’23 Surgical Camp in Nigeria. After receiving an overwhelming response to our Surgical Camps in Nigeria, MedicoExperts is set to organize the August’23 chapter to cater to the advanced surgical healthcare needs of the people of Nigeria within Nigeria. Details of August’23 Surgical CampThe forthcoming surgical camp, which aims to address the advanced surgical requirements in the fields of Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and General Surgeries, is set to start from Aug 27th to Sep 2nd, 2023. During the 7-day duration of the surgical camp, MedicoExperts will visit two cities in Nigeria to ensure widespread access to medical services. For more information and to book appointments for the Surgical Camp, please visit https://www.medicoexperts.com/nigeria/ or WhatsApp us at +919769516280.
Source:The Guardian
August 03, 2023 09:00 UTC
These cases of contaminated aviation fuel
The airline, on its part, disclosed the supplier of the contaminated fuel but the said company denied the allegation. To be sure, the contamination of aviation fuel is not a new phenomenon in the country. Truth be told, the contaminated fuel phenomenon is a complete aberration; it compromises the safety of travellers. That is why the rising cases of contaminated aviation fuel in Nigeria’s aviation industry are so disturbing. According to experts, the inherent risks in contaminated aviation fuel include system corrosion, clogging of fuel filtration components, failure of aircraft fuel system instrumentation, and possible obstruction of fuel supply to the engine during flights.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 03, 2023 01:23 UTC
UK farmers ask 'what about us' as Government announces multi-million-pound scheme to help Nigeria's farmers
Therese Coffey and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly have been criticised for failing to back British farmersThe UK Government has announced a multi-million-pound scheme to help Nigeria's farmers develop a more sustainable approach to agriculture and to boost food security in the country. Mr Cleverly said there was huge potential for the UK and Nigeria to work more closely. The news also came after a video of Defra secretary Therese Coffey promoting the sustainability of India's fresh produce sparked outrage from farmers. Food security and the environment are high on the agenda at the #G20India Summit. Neither you or Labour care about food security."
Source:The Guardian
August 02, 2023 21:50 UTC