Obaseki appoints Andrew Okungbowa, ex-Guardian reporter, as CPS
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has appointed Andrew Okungbowa, a former reporter at the Guardian newspaper, as his chief press secretary (CPS). In a statement on Tuesday, Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government (SSG), said the appointment takes immediate effect. “The Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Andrew Okungbowa as his chief press secretary,” the statement reads. Before his appointment, Okungbowa was the editor of travel and tourism at the New Telegraph newspaper. Okungbowa obtained his first degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in 1988 and holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 15:50 UTC
HP plans device financing model
HP Incorporated has stated that it is considering a device financing model to improve laptop ownership in the country. According to Asika, implementing a device financing model in Nigeria is hard. The newly launched printers include the HP Smart Tank 580, 581, and 585 series, an all-in-one printer that offers multifunctional value printing to its users with up to three years of ink in the box. When one buys any HP product, one should be sure they are getting the best every single time. It will create great value in the segment we have kept, which is the home space,” he further stated.
Source:Punch
July 25, 2023 14:55 UTC
Business - Price fixing: PoS operators risk three months imprisonment, says FCCPC - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
July 25, 2023 13:14 UTC
Politics - Ex-CBN governor Emefiele pleads not guilty to firearm charge - Guardian Ng
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Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 11:08 UTC
Popular Nigerian Musician Bella Shmurda Welcomes New Child Amidst Personal Struggles
Popular Nigerian musician, Bella Shmurda, has recently announced the joyous news of the birth of his new child. Bella Shmurda revealed, “A few days before the drop of my album last year, I was an emotional and mental wreck. However, amidst the darkness, Bella Shmurda found a glimmer of hope that brought light into his life. As he eagerly anticipates the release of his new project, Bella Shmurda received the uplifting news that he is now the proud father of a baby boy. Key Takeaway– Popular Nigerian musician Bella Shmurda has recently welcomed a new child, less than a year after the loss of his previous child.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 09:54 UTC
Anthrax: FCTA begins mass vaccination of cattle to curb spread
The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) began mass vaccination of cattle on Monday to curb the spread of Anthrax in the FCT. He explained that the mass vaccination exercise targets at least one million cattle across the six Area Councils of the FCT. He further mentioned that the vaccination exercise, lasting for four weeks, would be carried out simultaneously across the 62 wards of the six Area Councils of the FCT. He appealed for the cooperation of livestock owners with the veterinary health workers to ensure the success of the exercise. Malam Yahaya Isa, Chairman of the Miyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), FCT Chapter, commended the FCTA for taking proactive steps.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2023 05:47 UTC
Suspend planned strike for mediation, Speaker Abbas urges Resident Doctors
They also want the payment of all salary arrears, implementation of the CONMEAS salary structure and new hazard allowance and domestication of the Medical Residency Training Act and payment of medical residency training fund to its members in state tertiary health facilities among others. After suspending the strike, the doctors issued a fresh two-week ultimatum for the government to meet its demands. According to him, “this is most reassuring owing to the fact that the 9th Assembly had previously intervened in this matter. He added further that the House was not unmindful of the many sacrifices resident doctors have continued to make in the nation’s health sector in spite of the many challenges they faced and the poor conditions within which they work. After the Speaker”s remarks,, the meeting went into the executive session and still in progress as at the Press time.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2023 03:31 UTC
Billionaire’s son offers co-housemate N120 million as Big Brother Naija prize
EntertainmentIn a lighthearted moment on Sunday, Terseer Waya, the son of billionaire businessman Kiddwaya, playfully offered his co-housemate a generous sum, equivalent to the grand prize of the show. CeeC remains firm in her decisionDespite the tempting offer, CeeC stood firm in her decision, expressing her reservations about trusting men. Grand prize and treats for the fansThe winner of this year’s edition stands to take home the grand prize of N120 million, along with other consolidation prizes. Key Take Away– Terseer Waya, son of billionaire businessman Kiddwaya, jokingly offered his co-housemate the grand prize of N120 million. – The winner of this year’s Big Brother Naija edition will receive the grand prize of N120 million.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 02:15 UTC
156 Niger communities affected by flood – NSEMA
Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has said that no fewer than about 156 communities in 9 Local Government Areas of the state have been affected by flood disasters in parts of the state, adding that in addition to this was also windstorms reported in both Mariga and Kontagora LGA s of the state. The Public Relations of the Agency, Malam Ibrahim Huesseni stated this in a press statement issued and obtained by the Tribune Online on Sunday. He stated further that among the affected 9 local Government Areas worse hit by the flood disaster include Mokwa, Lapai, Katcha Lavun, Gbako, Rijau, Magama and Bosso LGAs. Others according to the release was Bosso, Chanchaga, and Edati local government areas respectively. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2023 00:11 UTC
Politics - Oshiomhole: APC Didn’t Promise Miracle, Tinubu Not A Magician - The Guardian
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July 24, 2023 19:13 UTC
FCTA dismantle illegal structures over land use contravention in Apo
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), via its Department of Development Control on Monday removed illegal structures erected on plot 661 B01 Gudu District, in the Apo area of Abuja, for allegedly deviating from approval granted for the space, thereby contravening Abuja land use act. It was gathered that the developer had approval from the department, but did not follow strictly the approved plan for the car park structure in the area. The enforcement team led by Chinedu Okoro, the officer in charge of the district, said prior to the removal, the team had visited and served the relevant notices, but the developer failed to comply. He, therefore, warned other developers to always adhere to the approval granted them by the department. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 24, 2023 18:37 UTC
International Tiger Day: Fading stripes of the forest guardian
The numbers are alarmingRecent research studies have revealed alarming statistics about the current state of tiger populations in the wild. India currently houses around 3,200 tigers, while other countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan struggle to maintain viable tiger habitats. Captive tigers in the United States represent a complex and concerning aspect of the global tiger conservation landscape. Global conservation efforts have intensified in response to the alarming decline of wild tiger populations. These efforts aim to protect and connect tiger habitats, implement anti-poaching measures, and engage local communities in tiger conservation.
Source:The Guardian
July 24, 2023 17:57 UTC
Isese, the Ilorin saga and Nigeria’s development future by
And the reason is because it connotes “idolatry” in a context that is supposedly known for Islamic religious purity. The Fulani dynasty that was enforced on Ilorin met a Yoruba cultural heritage that it successfully subordinated and eventually supplanted. And yet, that did not thoroughly eradicate the remnant of that Yoruba culture from surviving and multiplying within the crevices of the Ilorin Islamic “purity”. And I concede the virulent role that Christianity—especially in its Pentecostal mode—has played in undermining and negating African rich cultural heritage. It is this openness to others that the Ilorin religious elites must relearn as part of their genuine understanding of what religious sensibility demands in a plural society.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 24, 2023 17:19 UTC
Marketers push for petrol price hike amid deregulation
Oil marketers are clamouring that market indicators should determine the price movement of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, even if it means the price could potentially reach N700. “If the prices in neighbouring countries reflect true market prices and our own do not, there is still a danger. For Osatuyi, the current price of petrol is a “transitional price”. According to the data, global oil prices upon which local petrol is priced have come under pressure, and would mean a reduction in price in July. However, while countries with stronger currencies would see local petrol prices drop, Nigeria on the other hand would not, as it recently devalued the naira.
Source:Punch
July 24, 2023 17:09 UTC