VIDEO: ‘Wish I never gave him,’ mother loses son to accident after gifting him car
A mother broke down in tears after receiving a call from a medical examiner informing her that her son was dead. The poor mother instantly regretted giving her son her car which got into a fatal accident that killed him. According to her, the young man had crashed his first car and in her quest to make him happy, she gave him hers to drive. “My son crashed his first car and I wanted him to be happy so I gave him my car and I wish I never gave him my car cause he used this car to take his life”, the woman lamented.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2023 15:14 UTC
Rystad Energy Provides Analysis of African Market Developments in 2023 at African Energy Chamber Paris Forum | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Energy data and consultancy firm Rystad Energy presented its analysis of Africa’s energy landscape on Thursday at the Invest in African Energy Paris Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org). The country now has a large number of viable projects that need capital and would offer good returns to investors. Bimbola Kolawole, Vice President and Head of Business Development for Africa, detailed the findings of the ‘The State of African Energy 2023’ report that is produced by the African Energy Chamber with data and analysis from Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy is a partner of the African Energy Chamber for its annual African Energy Week conference, to be held in Cape Town on 16-20 October 2023. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 12:10 UTC
Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu named top 10 finalist for Africa Education Medal 2023
Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa, has been named as a Top 10 finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023 . Founded last year by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade. Prior to becoming JA Africa CEO in 2020, she led JA Nigeria to impact the lives of over 1 million Nigerians in 5,000 schools. Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Leader, Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, at HP, said: “My warmest congratulations to Simi Nwogugu on being named a Top 10 finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023. The winner of the Africa Education Medal will be announced in July.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2023 10:34 UTC
Otti suspends levies collection from Abia transporters
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has suspended all transport levies imposed on commercial drivers in the state. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma. He stated that the directive was in line with the campaign promise of the governor to sanitise methods of revenue collection in the state and stop all forms of extortion, intimidation and harassement of motorists. The statement read, “The governor has directed the immediate suspension of all kinds of transport levies payable to the Abia State government and imposed on tricycles (Keke), buses, taxis and other commercial vehicles plying Abia roads. “This suspension takes immediate effect, and will remain until government reviews these levies and makes public its arrangements for the smooth, organised and transparent collection of such transport levies in a manner it would not lead to extortion, intimidation and violation of rights and privileges of Abia residents.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2023 06:56 UTC
Terrorists abduct two Kaduna APC women
Two women leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Hajiya Lami Awarware Hajiya Haulatu Aliyu, have been abducted by bandits. The women were reportedly abducted along the Manini flashpoint in the troubled Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Chairman of Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union, Ishaq Usman Kasai, the incident happened after the women leaders attended the inauguration of the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, in Kaduna on Monday. Apart from the two APC chieftains, Kasai said scores of others were kidnapped by the hoodlums. Meanwhile, operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have killed two terrorists while they also rescued one Yahaya Usman who was abducted by the bandits.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2023 06:52 UTC
Fuel scarcity: Gov Namadi sets up monitoring committee in Jigawa
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi has approved the setting-up of 12 man Taskforce Committee on Petroleum Monitoring and Distribution in the State. Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila said the committee would ensure, among other things, the efficient supply and distribution of petroleum products across the State. Members of the committee include Muhammad Usman Na- Allah, representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture. Others are: representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Jigawa State Command, Department of State Service, Nigeria Army, Jigawa State, Nigeria Security Civil Defense Corps, Department of Petroleum Resources, Independent Petroleum Marketers, Jigawa State and Directorate of Research Evaluation and Political Affairs, Office of the SSG while the Director Special Services, Office of the SSG will serve as the Secretary of the Committee. The statement said the committee will be inaugurated tomorrow by His Excellency Governor Umar Namadi at the Council Chamber, Government House by 2:30 pm prompt.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2023 05:00 UTC
Ex-London police constable arraigned for raping woman
A former Metropolitan Police constable, Jade Ebanks, 29, on Wednesday, appeared before District Judge Briony Clarke of the Westminster Magistrates’ Court for raping a woman five times in London. Ebanks is charged with five counts of rape against a yet-to-be-identified woman, an act he allegedly carried out two years before he joined the force. Ebanks joined the Metropolitan Police in June 2021 and was placed on patrol in Brent. He was arrested on May 5, 2022, before being suspended from duty and later resigned a week before he was charged on April 28, 2023. During court proceedings on Wednesday, the defendant only spoke after confirming his name and date of birth.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2023 01:58 UTC
Hurray! Dapo Abiodun is 63!
IF the streets of Ogun State blared forth music and ecstatic crowds danced to their hearts’ content today, the celebrations would have been fully deserved. In a great testimony to the manifold blessings of God, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, clocked 63 on Monday. Governor Abiodun truly passed through the fire of politics, but he has remained strong. He promised to work for the good people of Ogun State, coming up with the acronym, ISEYA. With his ISEYA (Infrastructure, Social Welfare and Wellbeing, Education, Youth Development and Agriculture and Food Security) mantra, he has turned around the fortunes of Ogun State.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2023 00:24 UTC
New refinery may transform Nigerian economy, if it gets enough oil
Photographer: Tom Saater/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesCommissioning Africa’s largest refinery was supposed to have been one of the first ribbon cuttings of Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency. At the ceremony, Buhari described the refinery — the largest and most modern in Africa — as a significant milestone for the country. The Dangote refinery is expected to buy Nigeria’s crude oil for the same price that it would be sold overseas. The government, which owns a 20% stake in the Dangote refinery, owns four other refineries, all of which are in disuse. Instead, projects such the Dangote refinery would increase carbon emissions, as well as local air pollution.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2023 22:18 UTC
Police uncover ‘baby factory’, rescue six pregnant girls in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has rescued six pregnant young women from a child trafficking syndicate arrested in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. According to her; “I have given out six children in the past, I started the business three years ago. I do not have boys who get the girls pregnant, they were already pregnant when they came; they came to me on their own. She disclosed that the father of the unborn baby was neither aware of her pregnancy nor that she was in a child trafficking home. I reiterate my pledge to serve people of Rivers State diligently to the best of my ability”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 31, 2023 21:44 UTC
Cyber crooks deploy new tech to breach networks —Microsoft
It is this growth in OT and IoT that has given cybercriminals more opportunities to breach an organisation’s network, according to Microsoft’s Cyber Signals latest report. The latest edition discovered that converging IT, IoT and OT systems pose a wider risk to critical infrastructure. The report is a regular cyber threat intelligence brief spotlighting security trends and insights gathered from Microsoft’s 65 trillion daily security signals and 8,500 security experts. This can be seen in the 11.2 percent rise in cyber security spending in MENA last year. “Gaining complete visibility of an organisation’s OT systems and protecting its IoT solutions will go a long way in preventing cyber attacks,” she said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 31, 2023 18:31 UTC
Eritrea: Messages of congratulations | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Download logoThe leaders of Ireland, Republic of Kosovo, Mongolia and State of Palestine sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 32nd Independence Day anniversary. President Michael D. Higgins of the Ireland, President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriv of the Republic of Kosovo, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia and President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine wished good health to President Isaias Afwerki and peace and prosperity to the Eritrean people. President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriv of the Republic of Kosovo expressed his country’s readiness to develop bilateral relations as well as to create conducive ground for constructive engagement with Eritrea. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2023 18:06 UTC
Eritrea: Diaspora nationals celebrate Independence Day anniversary | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
National in Kenya, Italy, Germany, the US, Sweden and South African countries celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”. The celebratory event organized in Nairobi on 28 May was attended by members of the Diplomatic community, friends of Eritrea as well as a number of nationals. Likewise, nationals in the Italian cities of Milano, Bologna, Firenze and Genoa enthusiastically celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”. In the same vein, nationals in South African countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks”. Nationals in various cities of Germany, as well as in Ohayo, the US, and Stockholm, Sweden, celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary featuring cultural and artistic programs as well deliberations depicting the day.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2023 18:04 UTC
NNPCL increases petroleum pump price nationwide
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday approved an upward review in the pump price of petroleum nationwide. Nationwide hikeAccording to the circular seen by PREMIUM TIMES, the petroleum pump price adjustment for the Abuja pump price was increased from N194 to N537 per litre, while Nassarawa moved from N189 to N537 per Litre. The pump price for Plateau increased from N189 to N537 per litre, while Kwara was increased from N189 to N515 per litre. The pump price in Bauchi increased from N199 to N550, Gombe increased from N199 to N550, and Borno increased from N199 to N557. The pump price of petroleum moved from N189 to N515 in Abia, and Imo increased from N189 to N515.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2023 17:13 UTC
DSS and EFCC Clash Over Building Ownership in Lagos
A conflict between Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the ownership of a building in Ikoyi, Lagos has taken a dirty turn. DSS operatives barricaded an entrance to the EFCC’s office in the building, leading to a protest from the anti-graft agency. Presidential spokesman, Tunde Rahman revealed that the newly-inaugurated President Bola Tinubu had directed the DSS to vacate the building instantly. The siege has disrupted the operations of the anti-graft agency, which has over 500 personnel and many suspects in detention. The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, has denied that the building’s ownership is in dispute, maintaining that the DSS is merely occupying its statutory facility.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2023 16:09 UTC