Again, explosion rocks Taraba’s capital
An explosive device suspected to be a mini bomb, on Sunday night, exploded in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The incident occurred at the Doruwa drinking joint opposite Polaris Bank, affecting some buildings within the area while an unspecified number of persons were injured in the incident. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports that the Doruwa explosion is the 4th to occur in the state capital since 2022 and 5th in the state since 2022. Both Taraba state government and the security authorities are yet to release a statement in respect to the incident as of time of filling this report. The ongoing fight-to-finish for principal officers’ positions in the 10th National Assembly by the All Progressives Congress (APC) has only one fitting corollary: It is the famous mythic, destructive squabble between the Shrew, Squirrel and a seemingly impartial arbiter, the Tortoise.…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 15, 2023 08:06 UTC
Leverage tax to boost economy, accounting firm tells govt
Stransact (Chartered Accountants), the correspondent firm of RSM, a global accounting and auditing firm in the world, has recommended tax related reforms for the government to improve and sustain the economy. Stransact Partners noted that the middle class in Nigeria was fast disappearing due to the collapse and relocation of companies that would have employed skilled and educated workforce. According to the partners, Nigeria had one of the highest multiplicities of tax in the world. “Introducing facilities and regulations that will formalise the unregulated sectors of the economy will widen the tax net and increase the tax revenue available for government,” Athe said. The partners canvassed for the deployment of homegrown innovations, technologies and tailored solutions to Nigeria’s tax problems.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2023 05:27 UTC
Nigeria and the next National Assembly | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Politics APC in Osun, Oyo plots to regain lost glory 1 day ago Having finally lost Osun State to the political machinery of the Adelekes following the Supreme Court affirmation of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as having been truly elected in the July 16, 2022 gubernatorial poll, the leadership of the Federal Government-controlled All Progressives Congress (APC), is left with no choice than to reposition and reconcile its members ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramOpinion What can deliver Nigerian leaders from UK hospitals? 1 day ago Who will set some Nigerian leaders free from their liking for U.K. Medical Doctors? Who will be paying for the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical treatments in U.K after May 29, 2023? Will Buhari curb Buhari’s obsession with the U.K universities (for his children) and healthcare system for more than 40 years FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2023 03:31 UTC
Pakistan ex-PM, Imran Khan, calls for nationwide protests over arrest
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan called for nationwide “freedom” protests on Sunday, after his brief arrest and detention this week triggered deadly unrest. For months, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leader has waged a campaign of defiance against the military. At least 10 senior PTI leaders have been arrested since the protests began, one of Khan’s lawyers said. It’s the military behind (Khan’s arrest),” 21-year-old PTI supporter Mohsin Khan told AFP outside the party chief’s home. Mobile data services and access to social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube, which were cut shortly after Khan’s arrest on Tuesday, had been partly restored around the country as of Saturday.
Source:Punch
May 14, 2023 20:45 UTC
Police arrest suspected kidnappers of couple, others in Delta
As operatives of the Delta State Police Command continue to mount pressure on criminals in the state, suspected kidnappers of a couple, Mrs Okutonye Efetobore, have been arrested. The duo were abducted on April 27 in Ughellli town, and a ransom of one million naira was paid before their release. But uncomfortable with the development, the new Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, on assumption of office, directed the Command Decoy Squad to embark on an intelligence-led investigation and ensure that the kidnappers were apprehended. He said when the apartment of the suspect was searched, a bag containing a locally-fabricated pistol and three rounds of 7.62 AK47 live ammunition were recovered. He quoted CP Abass as assuring residents of the Delta that the command would be working round the clock to ensure that those terrorizing the state were brought to justice.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2023 19:09 UTC
Beware of recalled male enhancement capsule in circulation, NAFDAC warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of PrimeZen Black 6000mg, a male performance enhancement capsule, recalled from the market. Adeyeye said that Volt Candy is voluntarily recalling the one lot of PrimeZen Black 6000mg capsule alongside its 2000mg, due to undeclared ingredients they were made of by their manufacturer in America. “Sildenafil and tadalafil are phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors found in FDA-approved products for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction. “The presence of sildenafil and tadalafil in PrimeZen Black 6000mg capsules renders them unapproved drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall. Adeyeye added that the product can be identified by the card color in black with the name on it PrimeZen Black 6000.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2023 18:43 UTC
The Secure Attachment Style
What's New The Secure Attachment Style By Jacinta Izuakam Of all things worthy of admiration in humans, a person who is personally secure in himself tops the list. In the last article, we elaborated on three attachment styles: Anxious, Dismissive Avoidant and Fearful-avoidant attachment style. Secure attachment style being the fourth. In the last article, we elaborated on three attachment styles: Anxious, Dismissive Avoidant and Fearful-avoidant attachment style. Secure attachment style being the fourth.
Source:The Guardian
May 14, 2023 13:23 UTC
Extrajudicial killings, rights abuse smear regional security outfits
In this report, Solomon Odeniyi writes on the regional security outfits established by state governors to safeguard the populace. Amotekun rights abuseSabo community in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State was on April 24 thrown into mourning after two people were allegedly killed by Amotekun operatives. A 2021 report by a pro-democracy group, Centre for Democracy and Development, stated that security operatives killed over 13,000 people extra-judicially from 2011 to 2021. The ICG report, titled, ‘Managing Vigilantism in Nigeria: A Near-term Necessity’ added that the worst had yet to come until strong measures were put in place to check the activities of security outfits. They see police as rivals – Force spokesmanThe spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police had received many petitions against the security outfits, adding that some of the allegations were being investigated.
Source:Punch
May 14, 2023 12:24 UTC
FG can afford pay rise for workers, says Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN has said the last-minute move by the administration of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) to introduce a pay rise for the 144,766 federal civil servants under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure cannot be described as unreasonable. Keyamo, who spoke with our correspondent in an exclusive interview in Abuja on Saturday, also said the pay rise is something the government can afford. Sunday PUNCH reports that there have been criticisms following the announcement of the peculiar allowance for civil servants. Certain finance experts described the introduction of the allowance as a “trap for the incoming administration.”But Keyamo said, “The new package for workers cannot be unreasonable under our present circumstances. In fact, Nigerian workers deserve more.
Source:Punch
May 14, 2023 05:41 UTC
Teenager receives punch in stomach, dies in scuffle with 14-year-old neighbour
An 18-year-old man, Biliya Lawal, has died after receiving a punch in the stomach during a fight with his 14-year-old neighbour, simply identified as Danladi. He said, “Both Lawal, who is about 18-year-old, and Danladi, a 14-year-old boy, lived in the same compound at Gadabiu in Kwali area council. I don’t know what in particular led to the exchange of words, but it must have been a serious issue. The two exchanged blows and in the process, Danladi’s punch hit Lawal in his stomach. He was immediately rushed to the Kwali General Hospital where the doctor who attended to them pronounced him dead.”
Source:Punch
May 14, 2023 01:18 UTC
Army to deploy 6,251 new soldiers to anti-crime activities – COAS
The Nigeria Army says 6,251 newly-recruited soldiers would be deployed to counter activities of criminal elements. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya, made the disclosure on Saturday in Zaria, Kaduna State at the passing-out parade of the 84 regular recruits intake. He said with the passing-out, the strength and combat efficiency of the Nigerian Army would be enhanced with 6,251 well-trained men. The COAS reiterated his commitment and support to improve the standard of training as well as the welfare of recruits, instructors and staff of Depot, Nigeria Army. He tasked the new soldiers on loyalty, selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity and respect for others which he described as the core values of the Nigerian Army.
Source:The Guardian
May 13, 2023 23:04 UTC
Blockchain, Telecom, Economic Freedom And African Leadership In Global Adoption Agenda – Insights from Oyedeji Oluwoye
On this interview, he shares his insights on the intersection between Blockchain know-how and telecommunications, the position of Africa within the world Blockchain adoption agenda, Web3 Coverage, and the potential advantages of Blockchain know-how for financial growth in Africa. As a Telco engineer and laptop Scientist, Oyedeji is a foremost advocate of Blockchain implementation in Telecommunication. Blockchain and TelecommunicationsAs an skilled telco engineer, Oyedeji sees the convergence of Blockchain know-how and telecom as an incredible innovation to come back. Blockchain and Financial Freedom in AfricaWith financial liberties, Oyedeji acknowledges Blockchain know-how might be elementary for driving financial freedoms and growth throughout the continent. Africa’s Place Within the International Blockchain Adoption AgendaNonetheless, Oyedeji, additionally a Contributor at Forbes, utterly disagreed Africa can be left behind within the world Blockchain adoption agenda.
Source:The Guardian
May 13, 2023 19:31 UTC
Ukraine war: I’m praying for peace, Pope Francis tells Zelensky
Pope Francis has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of his constantly praying for peace after their private meeting at the Vatican. In a statement released on Saturday, the pontiff and President Zelensky “discussed the humanitarian and political situation in Ukraine caused by the ongoing war” during a meeting that lasted about 40 minutes. When it is public, I will talk about it.”However, there have been some tense moments in the Vatican and Ukrainian relations. Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, gave him the assurance that Rome would support a unified Ukraine when they first met. The press conference that followed their meeting featured Zelensky urging “all the Italian political leaders and representatives of civil society” to visit Ukraine.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2023 18:54 UTC
Kwara medical director accused of raping nurse calls victim girlfriend
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Paul Odama, on Friday, paraded a medical doctor, Ayodele Joseph, for allegedly sedating and raping a nurse. The suspect was reportedly performing an operation on the nurse in his hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State, when the incident happened. Joseph, the Chief Medical Director of Ayodele Hospital, Sawmill, Ilorin, was among 13 suspects paraded before journalists at the police headquarters. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ayodele Joseph, during the treatment, sedated the patient, which led her to become unconscious. Odama said the medical doctor would be charged with rape at the conclusion of ongoing investigation.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2023 18:26 UTC