Arinze Ifeakandu wins Dylan Thomas prize for ‘kaleidoscopic reflection of queer life in Nigeria’
The 28-year-old writer Arinze Ifeakandu has won the £20,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize for a “kaleidoscopic reflection of queer life and love in Nigeria”. The prize, which recognises literary works by authors aged 39 or under, is one of the most prestigious awards for young writers. God’s Children Are Little Broken Things also won the 2022 Republic of Consciousness prize for the US and Canada and the Story prize Spotlight award. The prize was launched in 2006 in honour of esteemed Welsh poet Dylan Thomas to celebrate young writers of poetry, novels, short stories and drama in the English language. Shipstead won the Dylan Thomas prize in 2012, and Parajuly was shortlisted in 2013.
Source:The Guardian
May 11, 2023 20:48 UTC
BREAKING: Supreme Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s case to Sept 14
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the suit filed by the Indigenous People of Biafra for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to September 14. The PUNCH had on November 3, 2022, reported that IPOB filed a suit at the apex court against the verdict of the Appellate Court which stopped the release of the leader of the Igbo self-determination group. “Recall that on October 28, 2022, a three-person panel of Learned Justices of the Court of Appeal (Abuja Judicial Division), granted an application for the stay of execution of the judgment of the Court of Appeal, pending the determination of the appeal filed before the Supreme Court by the Federal Government. “Our well-informed position was given a final nod by our indefatigable client, Nnamdi Kanu, during my last visit to him. Prior to the hearing, Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, had urged the Supreme Court to ensure justice in the trial of his client.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2023 18:52 UTC
Politics - Court Adjourned Atiku Petition Against Tinubu To May 18 - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
May 11, 2023 17:03 UTC
PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar Files Petition Against Presidential Election Results
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has adjourned pre-hearing in the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) until May 18th. Atiku Abubakar and the PDP filed the petition on March 21st, challenging the outcome of the presidential election on February 25th. The five-member panel, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, adjourned after listening to the agreement by all the counsel in the petitions. Mr Chris Uche, SAN, counsel for the petitioners, said for a seamless progression of pre-hearing, they have agreed on harmonising documents. Similarly, Mr Abubakar Mahmoud, SAN counsel for INEC (1st respondent) confirmed the statement of Mr Uche.
Source:The Guardian
May 11, 2023 15:24 UTC
The Digital Age of Education: How SuccessTAB is Helping Nigerian Students Achieve Academic Success
Adebayo was introduced to SuccessTAB, a digital study platform designed by Chronicles Software Development Company to help students excel academically. Social Connect: SuccessTAB also provides a social connect feature that allows students to connect with their peers and teachers through online forums and discussion boards. Addressing these concerns,We understand the importance of social interaction in learning that’s why we included the social connect feature. Apart from automated feedback, the social connect feature also allows students to get feedback from their teachers in real-time. We believe that a hybrid approach that combines both SuccessTAB and classroom learning can be the most effective way to educate students in today’s digital age.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2023 11:05 UTC
Plateau workers begin strike over non-payment of salaries
Plateau State workers have begun an indefinite strike to press home their demands following the state government’s failure to meet them. The Joint Negotiating Council chapter of the state and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress/Trade Union Congress announced the commencement of the strike in a notice jointly signed by Plateau JNC Chairman, Titus Malau and Secretary, Timothy Gopep, on Wednesday night. The Council disclosed the industrial action became necessary after the state government had exhausted the four days extension of the earlier seven days ultimatum given to pay salaries and other entitlements it owed workers in the state. “We are, therefore, directing all our affiliate unions that strike commenced from midnight of 10th May 2023,” it added. They urged all members and affiliate unions to strictly follow and obey the directive as any contravention of the directive would attract severe sanctions.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2023 10:19 UTC
Making sense of Lagos State’s electric bus venture
This is what the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wrote on Twitter about it. “With the ability to travel 280km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer. “Our new electric buses will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also increase efficiency. OCEL partnered Yutong Bus Co Limited to produce the electric buses equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. If the state gets electric buses the next question for them will be how to power them.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2023 09:04 UTC
How to Apply for US Non-immigrant Visa in Nigeria
Student (F-1) visa : This visa is for individuals who plan to study full-time at an accredited educational institution in the United States. Visa Application Fee : You will need to pay the non-refundable visa application fee. Here are the steps to schedule an appointment:Pay the visa application fee : You must pay the non-refundable visa application fee before you can schedule an appointment. Read Also: How to Apply for US Visa Interview in NigeriaAttend Visa InterviewThe visa interview is a crucial step in the application process. Read Also: How to Apply for Israel Visa in NigeriaWait for Visa ProcessingAfter attending the visa interview, the final step is to wait for the visa processing.
Source:The Guardian
May 11, 2023 08:35 UTC
19-year-old boy stabs kindergarten teacher to death, injures 9 others in Poland
A 19-year-old man has killed a kindergarten teacher and injured nine others in a knife attack at a day care centre in central Poland. The terrible incident occurred at the children’s home in Tomisawice, in the Sieradz neighborhood, close to Lodz, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. According to a spokesperson for the Provincial Police Headquarters in Lodz, an individual has also been detained in connection with the incident. Ten of the 13 residents of the orphanage were injured, and five of them were sent to the hospital in non-life-threatening condition. Around 11 o’clock on Tuesday night, the attack occurred, and the police, five fire brigade units, five medical rescue teams, an LPR helicopter, and five other emergency services flocked to the scene of the tragedy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 10, 2023 22:58 UTC
Rights violations now reduced in military – Army Chief
The Chief of Civil Military Affairs, Nigeria Army, Major Gen. MG Kangye, has said that the creation of the Department of Civil-Military Affairs has significantly reduced cases of human rights violations among military personnel. The Army chief said, “The civil-military relations in Nigeria are working. It is achieving positive results especially since the department was created because the litigation and reports about Nigerian Army personnel that were received during the last quarter by the Legal Department has significantly reduced. The PUNCH reports that the 2023 second quarter media chat had the theme “Media as a Critical Tool in Addressing Insecurity in Nigeria”. The event drew participants from different media organizations from across the country and the military high command including the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen.Faruk Yahaya, who declared the event open.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2023 21:29 UTC
10th Assembly: Wase, Betara, other aspirants protest zoning formula
The PUNCH had reported how the ruling APC zoned the seat of Speaker to popular Kaduna lawmaker, Tajudeen Abass, while the reps-elect from South East, Benjamin Kalu, clinched the Deputy Speaker slot. But some of the aggrieved lawmakers vying for the position of Speaker rallied themselves and stormed the national headquarters of the ruling party seeking an explanation to the adopted zoning formula. He said, “You recall in one of the meetings which you (Adamu) summoned us to the Villa with the vice president. While doing that, as politicians, we slowed things but everybody continues the fight to get the favour of our colleagues. We will re-invite all Senators and House of reps-elect in due course after the National Assembly election.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2023 21:07 UTC
Police arrest four robbery suspects, recover ammunition in Delta
No fewer than four armed robbery suspects have been arrested and ammunition recovered from them in parts of Delta State. This comes barely three days after the assumption of office by CP Wale Abass as the new Commissioner of Police for Delta State. The team, during the patrol, intercepted a tricycle along Eagle roundabout by Ogunu Bridge, conveying three occupants and subjected them to a search. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Wednesday, said the duo were separately arrested at a popular hotel in Asaba and Fegge area of Onitsha in Anambra State. Edafe quoted the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Wale Abass, as commending the team for their efforts, while admonishing them not to relent as more is expected of them.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 10, 2023 18:04 UTC
Marie Claire launches new digital edition in Nigeria
10 May 2023 Marie Claire launches new digital edition in NigeriaThe Marie Claire Group has entered the African market for the first time with the launch of a new digital edition in Nigeria. The website marieclaire.ng and the social media channels are live with the maiden digital cover featuring music icon Yemi Alade launching on 5 May. “Marie Claire is a brand dedicated to modern women and reflects their voices,” said Chidera Muoka, Editor-In-Chief of Marie Claire Nigeria. “The Guardian Group is renowned for its exceptional journalism and award-winning reporting, making them the best partner for a journalist-focused brand like Marie Claire,” he added. “We take immense pride in launching a major international women’s brand in Nigeria, and our mission is to support and empower Nigerian women whilst Marie Claire editions worldwide will showcase Nigeria’s flourishing fashion designers and dynamic creators.”
Source:The Guardian
May 10, 2023 09:37 UTC
You cannot have sustainable growth, development without security —Mbah, Enugu-gov elect
Oil and gas magnate, Dr Peter Mbah is leaving the boardroom for party politics, having been elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as governor of Enugu State. We also took a bold view of what Enugu State can achieve in the next four to eight years under our watch. If you look at the growth pattern, in the last 24 years that growth has largely been incremental. You cannot have sustainable growth or sustainable development without security. Some critics have raised issues bordering on the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) scheme, especially your NYSC certificate.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 10, 2023 05:41 UTC
FG to sanction firms violating expatriate quota policy
The Federal Government has threatened to publish the names of companies that are yet to comply with the expatriate quota policy of the country in due time. Expatriate quota licences are usually issued to foreign, and in some cases, Nigerian firms, to enable them to bring in high-level-skilled manpower that is not readily available in the country. Speaking at the unveiling of the 2022 revised handbook on expatriate quota administration in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said the abuse and gross violations of the expatriate quota policies by foreign investors and Nigerian companies necessitated the move. “All these measures became imperative in view of abuses and gross violations of the expatriate quota policies by foreign investors and Nigerian companies alike. He said, “We have issued 13,829 expatriate quota permits between 2019 and 2022.
Source:Punch
May 09, 2023 23:45 UTC