NPC plans insurance cover for 800,000 census enumerators
The National Population Commission has revealed plans to insure ad hoc workers, who will serve as enumerators for next month’s census amid the resurgence of insecurity in different parts of the country. “For this 2023 census, we are deploying over 800,000 ad hoc staff members. The NPC is assuring Nigerians that the 2023 census will hold on May 3 to May 5, 2023. So, what we will pay our ad hoc staff members depends on the degree of any eventuality. “In terms of logistics, most of our ad hoc staff members do not need to move to other states as they reside in their locations.
Source:Punch
April 16, 2023 11:51 UTC
South-south and Clamour for Senate Presidency – THISDAYLIVE
Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, several Senators-elect have begun lobbying for presidency of the Senate. But given its preeminent status in the bicameral federal legislature, who emerges the 10th Senate president also becomes the chair of the national parliament. The highest position the regions have produced is Deputy Senate President. Today, many believe that it’s politically deserving to allow the South-south geo-political zone produce the 10th Senate President in this new democratic dispensation. Even the then Senior Special Assistant to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Ita Enang, confirmed and praised him for it.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 08:13 UTC
2 arrested over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Dr Muhammad Nazifi Bichi has said that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two people, Baffa Hotoro and Habib Haroun, over alleged blasphemous statements they uttered against the personality of Noble Prophet Muhammad. He disclosed that the arrested persons are currently in security custody, undergoing interrogation over the alleged defamation they have committed. He added that the Kano State government has ordered for the discreet investigation to be carried out as part of the processes to prosecute them before the Court of law. He said, “It is blasphemy to make any derogatory statement against Prophet of Islam. He stressed that Kano State Government will soon establish Law to screen and guide public preaching, lamenting that the cases of blasphemy are worrisome.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 16, 2023 07:34 UTC
Former Super Eagles Striker Describes Emmanuel Ebiede’s Death as Sad
Former Super Eagles striker, Ishola Shuaibu, expressed his sadness over the death of ex-midfielder, Emmanuel Ebiede. Ebiede, who was just 47, passed away at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt on Friday after suffering from Hepatomegaly. Shuaibu, who also played under Bora Milutinovic in the Super Eagles, spoke with The Guardian and expressed his pain at the loss of Ebiede at such a young age. “I always tell my colleagues to find time to rest and eat well after a stressful training. Milutinovic invited him to the Super Eagles on his first appearance in the domestic League.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 05:23 UTC
Add health to exclusive budget list, WHO urges FG
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria government to add health to Exclusive budget list. Molumbo reiterated that WHO is looking forward to a world where health will be seen as enabler, socioeconomic development and not a consumption goods, a world where health issues will be treated as human rights. “We look to a world where health issues will be considered the same way they consider security and developmental issues. “We are working to eradicate polio globally mostly as an opportunity for us to remember why WHO was established and there was a constitution which is based on human rights approach”. We want to use it to remind the world that nothing can bite physical exercise especially as we are seeing demographic transition people are living longer , we need to adapt and adjust to health system and health issues of WHO”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 16, 2023 05:13 UTC
Inside Nigeria’s centres for jihadists and their captives
More than two million have been displaced during the conflict with Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province. In reality, Hajj Camp in Borno State is a centre for processing tens of thousands of jihadists, their families and those who lived under their control. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau died after rivals Iswap invaded his hideout, demanding he pledge allegiance. More than 90 000 people formerly associated with Boko Haram and, to a much lesser extent, Iswap defected. She said Boko Haram “only preach and kill those who use drugs”.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 00:19 UTC
Kingmakers now consult pastors, not Ifa, to select kings –Oba Oluyede
Well, in our culture, there is no guarantee that any particular child is going to become a king. They (the farmers) don’t know what to do; they don’t know how to access Anchor Borrower’s loan; they don’t know how to access agricultural loans; so, they need a lawyer to help them with this and to help them negotiate with the financial institutions, so they are not cheated. If Ayede Ogbese kingmakers now consult Christian leaders, rather than Ifa, to choose the king, does that mean that the Ayede Ogbese stool is no longer a traditional stool? I told him it’s because most of us don’t know the history of the Yoruba properly. Ayede Ogbese means people have come to Ogbese river.
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 20:54 UTC
Man stabs wife to death during fight in Delta
It was a tragic end as a popular butcher reportedly stabbed his wife to death in Warri, Delta following a heated argument. The suspect, according to sources, tried to scoop hot water to bathe, after he returned home from Igbudu market where he butchers and sells meat. The suspect reportedly ignored his wife and went straight to the gas to scoop the hot water. A fight broke out between the couple which led to the suspect allegedly stabbing his wife severally until she collapsed. At that point, the suspect rushed his wife to a private hospital for treatment where she died.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 15, 2023 15:59 UTC
How to look after your prostate
Biola (by SMS)Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for overall health, including prostate health. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources can provide essential nutrients that support prostate health. Regular prostate screenings are important for early detection and treatment of prostate conditions such as prostate cancer. Men should begin getting regular prostate screenings at age 50, or earlier if they have a family history of prostate cancer or other risk factors. There are several supplements that may help support prostate health, although more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 15, 2023 14:39 UTC
PTAD begins digital verification for pensioners
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has begun a digital verification programme to fish out ghost and dead government pensioners under the directorate. Unveiling the ‘I’m Alive’ Confirmation Solution on Friday in Abuja, the directorate noted that the verification exercise would begin with the Police Directorate from April 14 to October 13, 2023. During the unveiling, the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr Chioma Ejikeme, said that the technology would reduce the cost and stress of the old field verification method. Looking for a solution that would eliminate field verifications became imperative and gave birth to the I Am Alive Confirmation Solution. PTAD has over the years promised that the era of bringing out our aged pensioners for field verification is over, and we are standing by this promise.”
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 14:06 UTC
Stop sexualising women, children, CSO urges skit makers
The objectification of women and the sexualisation of children in skits in recent times is a worrisome developing trend, the Centre for Accountability and Public Participation has lamented. The Civil Society Organisation noted that skits containing such harmful and repulsive storylines perpetuate dangerous stereotypes that validate the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Therefore, “by portraying them as valid targets for ridicule and abuse, the entertainment industry contributes to their vulnerability and exploitation. Additionally, ongoing dialogue and collaboration with women, children, gender rights advocates, and other stakeholders are essential to genuinely consider and integrate their perspectives and experiences into the creative process,” they suggested. They urged the Nigerian comedy industry to strive to develop educational initiatives that raise awareness about the negative impact of harmful comedy content and actively promote mutual respect, empathy, and equity within the industry and beyond.
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 08:33 UTC
Some unusual places where Automated Teller Machines are located
If you think Automated Teller Machines are supposed to be located in bank premises or at major public places so as to enable you to withdraw money, you may not be right as some ATMs have been seen to have been placed in very unusual, unexpected and obscure places. According to lovermoney.com, below are some of the unusual places ATMs are placed across the world. Mobile ATM inside bus: What will be your reaction if you suddenly enter a BRT, for example and you are able to withdraw money right inside there? ATM inside zoo in Thailand: Loved by both locals and tourists, Dusit Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, is the home of over 1,600 species of animals. Floating ATM: Have you ever heard of ATM that a bank placed right inside a ship at the harbour?
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 15, 2023 01:42 UTC
Govt forecasts massive produce losses over high temperature
Day time temperature is likely to be above normal across the country this year, leading to losses of agricultural production, the Federal Government stated on Thursday. It disclosed this in a report titled, “2023 Climate-Related Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies for Nigeria,” put together and released in Abuja by the National Emergency Management Agency. Later than normal onset dates are expected over parts of northern states.”It added, “Below normal rainfall is predicted over some places in the extreme North. Day time temperature is likely to be above normal all over the country. He highlighted excerpts from the SCP, which predicted rainfall onset to be earlier than the long term average in most parts of the country.
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 01:33 UTC
We’re ready to deploy electronic call-up system at Lekki Port — TTP
Recall that truckers had expressed readiness to flood Lekki Port aftermath the arrival of the container ship, GSL Alice to the port last week to offload some cargoes for a firm in the Free Trade Zone. According to Mr. Jama Onwubuariri, “The electronic call-up system has successfully managed truck traffic in the Apapa and TinCan ports, and we are ready to deploy it at the Lekki Epe port. We are confident that similar success can be replicated in the Lekki Epe axis should the call-up system be introduced. “We’re confident that when the electronic call-up system is implemented in the Lekki-Epe axis, the concerns over traffic that residents and businesses are currently expressing will be eradicated to the barest minimum. “So far, about 1,3m port bound and non-port trucks have been processed via the Eto call-up system.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 14, 2023 22:01 UTC
Muslim group donates foods, clothes to widows, underprivileged
A Muslim group, Sisters of Jannah, has donated food items, clothes and other welfare materials to widows and the underprivileged in the Wasinmi area of Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The 50 women who benefitted from the donation were drawn from Asalatu, Alubarika, at Oluwatosin Hajia Zainab Junaid Memorial Mosques in the council area. The group coordinator for the Abeokuta Zone, Sherifat Aminu, explained that the aim of the donation was to give to humanity, educate and empower people. Aminu said the group specialised in giving out to the underprivileged as the project was one of many being undertaken by the group every year. According to her, Sisters of Jannah is an international organisation with presence in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 14, 2023 08:20 UTC