Access Holdings finally confirms Wigwe’s death
Access Holdings on Sunday confirmed that its group CEO Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States. Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, 2024 in a helicopter accident in the United States of America,” said Sunday Ekwochi, Access Holdings company secretary, in a statement. “The entire Access Family mourns the loss of Herbert, Doreen and Chizi. We extend our deep and sincere sympathies to his family and loved ones. Wigwe was a key driving force and a larger-than-life personality who brought his remarkable passion, energy, and experience to the transformation of the Access franchise since joining the Bank in 2002.”
Source:The Guardian
February 11, 2024 10:20 UTC
The king’s cancer and state cancer
When the king catches cancer, or when cancer catches the king, the land is in mourning. Perhaps it was the prostate that saved the king, saved the monarchy, and saved the land. But the sheer number of herbs which Nigerians peddle and drink for prostate treatment is indicative of their attitude to orthodox treatment. Scary as it is to have a national leader who has cancer, the greatest problem is when the king himself is a form of cancer to the state. If the king has cancer, the king can be saved, the king should be saved, and the land can be saved.
Source:The Guardian
February 11, 2024 09:27 UTC
Positioning yourself for the next level (5)
Another group was there to eat food to their satisfaction, but this woman stood out from the crowd due to her faith. Hard work and industriousness prepare us for the next level. God rewards hard work and role modelled hard work during creation. No matter what field of endeavour we find ourselves, perseverance is needed to move to the next level. Unless we learn to persevere we shall be stuck and never move to the next level.
Source:The Guardian
February 11, 2024 03:49 UTC
Reverse ban on sachet alcohol, distillers beg NAFDAC
The Executive Secretary of the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria, John Ichue, has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to reverse the ban placed on the production of alcohol in sachets and pet bottles below 200 millimetre. On February 1, NAFDAC commenced the enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, Ichue stated that the ban has gravely affected the industry and led to a massive loss on the part of stakeholders. For DBAN members, our investment is over 12 trillion by indigenous manufacturers and this ban will lead over 75 per cent of home-grown manufacturers to shut down. “Meanwhile, the sachet alcohol is our cash cow as when we were producing bottled alcohol, we were finding it hard to adjust to the economic situation, so most of our members decided to scale down to sachet and we have invested trillions of naira in that direction.
Source:Punch
February 11, 2024 03:13 UTC
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns after controversy
Hungarian President Katalin Novak announced her resignation Saturday following outrage sparked in the central European country by a decision to pardon a man implicated in child sexual abuse case. “I am resigning my post,” said the close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, acknowledging that she had made “a mistake”. I am, I was and I will remain in favour of protecting children and families,” Novak, 46, said. Novak, a former minister for family policy became the first woman to hold the essentially ceremonial role of president in March 2022. “I renounce my mandate as an MP and the head of the list for the European Parliament,” she said on Facebook.
Source:The Guardian
February 11, 2024 01:04 UTC
Reps plan law to enlist private firms in securing oil facilities
The Chairman, House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft/Losses, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa has said that the parliament will champion legislation to enhance the involvement of private security firms in protecting the country’s oil and gas facilities. The committees on the visit included Environment, Host Communities, Niger Delta, Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Petroleum Resources (Midstream), Gas Resources and Petroleum Resources (Training Fund). The Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Eugene Agu, expressed optimism over the increased production of oil. The Executive Director, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Waridi Eniusoh, urged the government to strengthen collaboration with private security firms to protect oil facilities. So that is where private security would come in and cover that gap.
Source:Punch
February 11, 2024 00:55 UTC
We must encourage states to own power generating companies — Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday, described states as critical stakeholders in addressing power issues in the country, adding that DisCos should be unbundled along state lines. According to him, states must be encouraged to have their own power generating companies and establish structures for transmission and distribution. “When we resumed here, we spent the first three months to diagnose and investigate issues that have affected development in the power sector. Adelabu also spoke on the pivotal role of the states in the power sector, adding that the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) as presently constituted, should be unbundled along state lines. “We need to encourage the states to have their own power generating companies, encourage them to establish structures for transmission and distribution.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2024 21:15 UTC
My husband insulted my parents, called them dogs, wife tells court
According to Zambia Observer, Ruth filed for divorce against Diton citing disrespect for her parents after he allegedly called them dogs. Banda also said she sued her husband for divorce because he took ownership of all the property she bought, including a house. Banda said she was surprised that her husband returned home around 17:00 hours and started insulting her in the presence of their child and neighbours. In his statement, Diton said when he married his wife he was not working, but he managed to get her a good job. He said his wife acquired property in secrecy and put her brother’s name on the title deeds.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2024 19:21 UTC
Tomi favored unveils BOW to ease hard times | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The BOW initiative comprising elements of spoken word and sung music is a societal transformative concept birthed by Tomi Favored and her husband Seyi Alesh to turn the audience into a collective choir. The couple designed BOW as a worship experience, offering people a space to freely worship outside the conventional constraints of a church service. Speaking on the uniqueness of BOW, Tomi Favored noted that it’s the non-denominational origin. “Unlike traditional church services, BOW operates dynamically without specific constraints, allowing for a more fluid and inclusive worship experience. The choice of venue for each BOW event is carefully considered based on anticipated local involvement and logistical requirements.
Source:The Guardian
February 10, 2024 16:15 UTC
One Punch Man Season 3 anime gets a terrible update from creator
One Punch Man season 3 has been the topic of discussion among fans for a couple of years. Notably, around the same time, Yusuke Murata, the One Punch Man manga artist, revealed his plans to open an animation studio. However, the mangaka has broken his silence on this subject and took to X to inform the audience about his involvement with One Punch Man season 3. The producers and the original creator of the show would prefer to leave One Punch Man season 3 in the hands of a studio with a strong track record. While he might not be involved with One Punch Man season 3, fans can continue to expect top-tier content in the manga adaptations from him.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2024 14:31 UTC
Gov Nwifuru to offset WAEC, NECO fees of Ebonyi public school students
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Honourable Francis Nwifuru, has directed the Commissioner for Education in the State to provide the lists of students in public schools set to write the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO) across the 13 local government areas of the state. According to the governor, he chose to assist the parents of the students in clearing the fees following the recent increase in NECO and WAEC. Nwifuru stated this when he received the management of the Local Government Staff Pensions Board led by the Executive Secretary, Mr Emeka Nwonu. “I learned that the amount for NECO and WAEC registration has been increased from 18, 000 Naira to about 34, 000 Naira, and people are finding it difficult to cope with the situation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2024 06:07 UTC
Tinubu assents to Electricity Act amendment bill
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. A statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), recalled that the bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, was sponsored by Honourable Babajimi Benson, who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities and sets aside five per cent of the actual annual operating expenditures of power generating companies (GENCOs) from the preceding year for the development of their respective host communities. The Bill further provides that the funds set aside for the development of host communities will be received, managed, and administered for infrastructure development in the host communities by a reputable trustee or manager to be jointly appointed by the respective GENCO and their host community. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE TOP NEWS FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNETinubu approves N126bn for housing provisionPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N126.5 billion to spearhead the delivery of 100,000 homes nationwideSenate grills economic team, demands end to economic hardshipOwing to the hardship being faced in the country, senators have asked the Federal Government to end the pain of NigeriansThere’ll be pains, but we’ll bring Nigeria back, CBN Gov assuresYemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reassured Nigerians amidst the prevailing economic challenges,Budget, Agriculture Ministers fault subsidy removal, floating of NairaTwo Ministers in the Federal Executive Council on Friday expressed concern over the deleterious effects of fuel subsidy removalOFFCUT: ‘We no longer trust unions,’ Nigerians react to Labour 14-day strike ultimatumNigerians have reacted to the National Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress’ issuance of a 14-day strike ultimatum givenECOWAS exit: Security, economic impact on NigeriaNigeria will likely face more security and economic challenges following the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger as the
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2024 06:03 UTC
Tata Punch tops January SUV sales, Maruti's Frontx drives into Top 5
The list of the top 10 best-selling SUVs in January has been revealed, with Tata Punch taking the lead, surpassing its counterpart Nexon. Notably, the Fronx outpaced models like Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Exeter, marking a significant achievement. Maruti's Fronx secured a spot in the top 5(Maruti)Price increase of Fronx by ₹ 10,000:Maruti Fronx has witnessed a price hike, making the SUV costlier by ₹10,000. The price increase varies across different variants and features. Models like Sigma 1.2 MT, Delta 1.2 MT, Sigma 1.2 CNG, Delta 1.2 CNG, and Delta Plus 1.2 MT saw a ₹5,000 increase, while Zeta 1.0 Turbo 6AT and Alpha 1.0 Turbo 6AT witnessed up to ₹10,000 rise.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2024 00:37 UTC
FactCheck Africa trains KWASU students on fact-checking, digital rights
FactCheck Africa, a journalism project of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), has begun a month-long Fact-Checking Training and Digital Rights Youth Conference across some selected universities in Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, starting with the Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) in North Central region. Dr. (Mrs) Monsurat Wonuola, Department of Mass Communication, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin; to Dr. Patrick Udende, Department of Mass Communication University of Ilorin and Radio Nigeria were panelists at the conference. FactCheck Africa is a platform created by BBYDI, funded by United Nation Embassy and supported by BECERA to tackle false information around issues in Government, Elections, Climate, Conflicts and more, through timely, rigorous and accurate fact-checking. There’s a pressing need to tackle disinformation as the distinction between facts and fiction becomes increasingly blurred. According to Habeeb, he achieved a lot by learning from the best in the field and academics regarding information pollution, ways to combat it and digital rights nitty-gritty.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2024 00:02 UTC
Nigcomsat, PISE-P sign MoU on community enterprise digital hub across South-East
He said: “The South East region, once considered a hub for entrepreneurial activities, is facing numerous socio-economic challenges currently. By addressing the digital gap, this project promotes inclusion, reduces disparities, and contributes to enhanced healthcare and overall quality of life for residents in the South East. “Today, we also have the privilege of unveiling the model of the hub, symbolizing the tangible progress we are making towards a more connected and prosperous South East. He maintained that “Peace in the South East Project is more than just a Non-Governmental Organization. We are a dedicated organization, driven by the vision of nurturing lasting peace, stability, and sustainable development in South East Nigeria.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 09, 2024 18:11 UTC