I'm not in any political romance with Ihedioha, says Okorocha
A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that there is no political relationship between him and the immediate past governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha. Okorocha who spoke with a select group of journalists at his Spilbat mansion in Owerri, the state capital, said that his relationship with Ihedioha had nothing to do with politics. The ex-governor said that those who are amplifying his visit to Ihedioha’s house in Mbaise recently were making mistakes. Okorocha said “I have no political romance with Ihedioha. I visited Ihedioha’s house because of the death of his Mother.
Source:Punch
June 25, 2023 07:18 UTC
Many honorary doctorates from foreign institutions fraudulent, say dons
TWO university dons, Prof. Victor Olumekun, and Prof. Ini Oko, have criticised what they described as the fraudulent award of honorary doctorates to some Nigerians by foreign institutions. The dons who spoke in separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH on Friday, expressed worry over the bastardisation of honorary degrees by some foreign institutions. There are several classes of honorary doctorates. “Yes, we have those who are awarded to deserving individuals based on their contributions to the society but then most of the degrees awarded are those that have been purchased with money. Earlier in 2012, the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities made moves to ban the nation’s tertiary institutions from awarding honorary degrees to any political holder or appointee.
Source:Punch
June 25, 2023 07:15 UTC
Dangerous prank: TrinityGuy will be charged to court Monday — Police
CSP Adejobi disclosed this while replying to a Twitter user who asked about the possibilities of immediate isolation of the skitmaker from society. Tagging the Police spokesperson, the Twitter user @Sahaabah01 wrote, “I truly wish it didn’t take this long to isolate this nuisance from society. Please keep him away for a very long time.”Retweeting the post, CSP Adejobi assured the Twitter user and the general public that the prankster will be charged to court by the police on Monday. He wrote, “He will surely be charged to court on Monday. “Many have reached out to me regarding this case, but I have made it known that it’s not a personal matter.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 25, 2023 03:40 UTC
Rethinking global financial architecture to ease debt burden on low-i
The AfDB had designed a solution that would enable rich countries reallocate part of their Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to low-income countries through multilateral development banks. And delegates at the summit included several heads of state, heads of international financial institutions, including multilateral development banks, intergovernmental institutions, philanthropists, and global private sector business leaders. “We are seeing important innovations begin to take shape across the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and others,” Yellen said, calling for continued partnership between the World Bank and regional development banks. “We must continue to pursue ambition on reforms at the World Bank,” she said. So, we need to increase the financing capacity of the multilateral development banks.
Source:The Guardian
June 25, 2023 03:34 UTC
Putin vows to defeat Wagner as rebels advance on Moscow
The FSB security service accused Prigozhin of attempting to launch a “civil conflict” and urged Wagner fighters to detain him. Another Putin ally, Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, declared that he had dispatched his own units to help quash the Wagner rebellion. “Defence ministry and National Guard fighters of the Chechen Republic have already left for the zones of tension,” Kadyrov said on Telegram. The Russian defence ministry warned that Ukrainian troops were taking advantage of the infighting to ready an assault near the eastern hotspot of Bakhmut. A prominent Russian general urged Prigozhin to call off efforts to remove the defence ministry leadership.
Source:Punch
June 25, 2023 01:09 UTC
The fight over US abortion rights in the year without Roe – photo essay
Restrictions on abortion increased over the last decade, and by the mid-2010s, seven states had just one abortion clinic left. While some people prefer to take abortion pills on their own, Hamlin believes everyone should have medical support if they desire. Many abortion clinic workers choose these jobs because they have personal experience with the topic or believe strongly in the clinics’ missions. Since the abortion laws have changed in the US, she has crossed the border multiple times to bring abortion pills to Texas. Many activists like Misa regularly cross the border to bring abortion pills to Americans.
Source:The Guardian
June 24, 2023 20:30 UTC
Highlighting Nigerian leather fashion items
With an impeccable and diversified runway styling, the 2023 Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) spotlighted firsthand leather fashion pieces curated by indigenous talents that exist within the ecosystem. The just-concluded two-day event held at the Balmoral Convention Centre of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos has further advanced the growth of leather industry in Nigeria and Africa and took the fashion of leather pieces to a new level in styling, content and aesthetics. - Advertisement -The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Femi Handbags, Femi Olayebi said: “The leather industry hugely contributes to the economic growth of Nigeria due to its potential as one of the biggest sectors after oil and gas. “Nigeria has the leather but does not take it to the final processing stage. Interestingly, it has been proven that made-in-Nigeria leather handbags and other leather fashion pieces are more durable than a number of imports.
Source:The Guardian
June 24, 2023 17:59 UTC
Russian army HQ captured withot ‘a single shot’ — Wagner chief
Prigozhin’s fighters crossed into Russia from occupied Ukraine overnight and took the army HQ in the southern city, which serves as a key operational hub for Moscow’s forces in Ukraine. Because we went on a march of justice,” Prigozhin said in his latest audio message on the Telegram social media platform. Without a single shot we captured the building of the (army) HQ,” he said. Prigozhin said that his fighters had removed mines from outside the building Wagner occupied in Rostov. Earlier, the outspoken chief hit back at President Vladimir Putin, who called Prigozhin a traitor in an address to Russians.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2023 16:23 UTC
Wife wants 2 month-old marriage dissolved over husband’s watery sperm
A housewife, Salamat Suleiman, has filed for divorce in a Lusaka Local Court in Zambia, after two months of marriage, due to her husband’s health issue. According to Zambia Observer, the complainant told the court that she noticed that her husband had watery sperm. The respondent agreed that he had health issues, but insisted that the wife also had health challenges. He, however, said that he still loved his wife and pleaded with the court to grant him time to settle the misunderstanding. The presiding Judge, AbdulQadir Umar, told the wife to have an open mind and seek medical assistance for their health challenges.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2023 15:55 UTC
ICCIA empowers farmers, members in Lagos | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) inducts new Very Important Personality (VIP) farmers and members to curb poverty. The event took place at Eko FM Hall, Lagos State Television (LTV) Compound Ikeja, Lagos. President, Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Dr. Edward Olutoke, said the event was aimed at appreciating our members for their collective efforts in tackling food insufficiency, poverty, unemployment and hardships around the world, in Nigeria and Africa. The groups also have huge farms and practice both passive and active farming methods depending on members interest and capabilities. Expensive of Wazobia FM said the vision would create a favourable environment for doing business in Nigeria and strengthen international business cooperation.
Source:The Guardian
June 24, 2023 15:46 UTC
Subsidy removal has reduced fuel smuggling – Customs
The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said that the removal of fuel subsidy had led to a significant reduction in the smuggling of premium motor spirits also known as fuel. He said that during the period under review, the command confiscated 14,980 litres of premium motor spirit packed in drums and jerry cans. However, due to the inflammable nature of premium motor spirit, most of it had been disposed of in line with the standard operating procedure and the accrued proceeds remitted into the Federation Account. He explained that the NPK fertiliser was seized because of the restrictions placed on the movement of the product, especially in the Northeastern states. The NCS is one of the agencies saddled with the responsibility of implementing the Federal Government policy on the movement of fertiliser.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2023 15:42 UTC
How medications can affect man’s fertility
You should also be aware that some medications can interfere with sperm fertility. Medications can affect your fertility as a man in different ways. However, most of the medications that affect sperm generally decrease production, causing a low sperm count. Since there are many different OTC medications and remedies that are untested, it’s best to play it safe. In some cases, there may be alternatives that are just as effective as prescriptions and OTC medications.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2023 10:42 UTC
‘My wife abandoned me, got married to another man 14 yrs older than me’
IN that small district South of Lusaka, Zambia, famous for having a long chimney and cement production, a 27-year-old woman has shocked people with her behaviour. According to Zambia Observer, though married to Kenzingtone Tumbama, 33, Alice one afternoon emptied her wardrobe and packed all belongings out of her matrimonial home. Off she went to a give her services to a new man who wanted her, Adam Namonda, 47 years. Kenzingtone thus sued in the Lusaka Boma Local Court demanding to be compensated by Adams for grabbing his wife. Asked why she defected to a new man, Alice attempted to turn the court into a pity party, claiming among other things that Kezingtone’s girlfriend once spilled water on her.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2023 09:20 UTC
What sex would you want your first child to be and why?
AdesewaAny s3x is okay, but I would prefer a male child as my first child. She displays it at every given opportunity, though that was not the reason I want a male child. However, I would prefer a male child first, then probably a female child next. That is a good reason to prefer a male child as the first child. Salami AdenikeI would go for the female s3x, and this is because as a professional fashion designer that focuses majorly on female clothing, my female child could model for my kiddie’s brand.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2023 08:18 UTC
Attacks against Okowa fueled by failed politicians — Aniagwu
“You will recall very well that ahead of the 2023 general elections, there were individuals that have their own candidates in the PDP. They tried as much as possible to see how they can sell their candidates which we consider as their democratic rights. Sheriff Oborevwori, a man who will continue with the same steps and of course do more to advance Delta,” Aniagwu stated. The claimed Governor Okowa owns Jacedarl Hotel just as they alleged he owned a bank. Okowa came into office with a high dose of integrity and bowed out honorably with thousands of remarkable milestones in his trail.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 23, 2023 20:58 UTC