NOC mourns late Guardian photo editor
The President and members of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games Movement in Nigeria have commiserated Guardian Newspapers at Rutam House over the demise of its Photo Editor, Femi Adebeshin Kuti, 57, who died January 6, 2023. He passed at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta during a brief ill-healthA statement signed by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) PRO, Tony Nezianya said: “Kuti was a committed journalist, who used his expertise in photojournalism to promote sports and the activities of the Movement. “During his lifetime, he covered many international notable Games including the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester England, the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, the Africa Games in Abuja 2003 as well as that of Algiers, Algeria in 2007. “It was gathered that he covered two previous World Cup soccer. “May the Almighty Allah accept his soul.”Late Kuti has since been buried according to his Islamic religious rites.
Source:The Guardian
January 07, 2023 12:36 UTC
Plateau Speaker escapes kidnap attempt, police hunt suspects
The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Yakubu Sanda, narrowly escaped being kidnapped by gunmen who attacked his house in Jos on Friday . The failed kidnap attempt on the Speaker was coming barely six days after the police carried out a rescue operation of the state Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Alexander Plangnan, who was kidnapped by gunmen on New Year’s Day in the same locality . It was gathered that the Speaker was at his house located at the Federal Low Cost community in Jos South Local Government Area when some gunmen who drove in a car made an attempt to abduct him. The Spokesman for the Plateau state Police Command, Alfred Alabo, also confirmed the failed kidnap attempt on the Speaker in a statement he issued on Saturday. “However, the command is making concerted effort to track down the fleeing suspects and get them arrested.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2023 11:57 UTC
27,753 new PVCs collected in Borno – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Borno State has said that only 27,753 Permanent Voter Cards have been collected out of the 132,750 supplied to the state. “So far, only 27,753 cards were issued out of the 132,750 new PVCs received as at January 5, 2023,” Ibrahim said. He also explained that out of the 76,677 replacement/transfer cards received, only 19,209 were collected. “As for the 151,047 old PVCs, a total of 39,429 had been collected leaving a balance of 111,618,” Ibrahim said. “As from today (Friday), we have started distribution at ward levels and will last for 10 days,” Ibrahim said.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2023 10:07 UTC
Slay in maxi dresses that give ‘rich aunty vibes’
THE word “rich aunty vibes” became a slang after many ladies realised that dressing in maxi dresses (or bubus) makes them look classy and sophisticated, just like a rich aunty. These maxi dresses come in different colours and patterns and can be worn to church, casual outings, birthday parties, and so on. Pair your maxi dress with a head scarf, shades, fashionable slippers and a matching hand bag and you will definitely look like a rich aunty. Check out some maxi dresses ideas you can recreate. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEPHOTOS: Internet
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 07, 2023 05:57 UTC
Nigerian photojournalist, Femi Adebesin-Kuti, is dead
The Photo Editor of Guardian Newspaper, Femi Adebesin-Kuti, is dead. The Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) announced his passage through a statement issued by its chairman, Kola Olasupo and secretary, Sly Okoruwa. “We the members of Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) regret to announce the passing away of our former Vice – Chairman, Femi Adebesin- Kuti. “Until his death, Femi Kuti was the Photo editor of Guardian Newspaper”, the statement reads. The remains of Mr Adebesin-Kuti have been buried in Abeokuta according to Islamic rites.
Source:The Guardian
January 07, 2023 05:40 UTC
2023: DSS reassures of a free, fair general elections
“It is against this backdrop that the Service pointed out its disapproval to the Editorial authorities of the Newspaper. “This statement, however, becomes important to guide public understanding and perception, especially that the said report is misleading. It falsely left an impression that the Service went to Court against the INEC Chairman. According to him, “one of their strategies is to subvert the efforts of the Service in ensuring peaceful coexistence and harmony. It also advised all critical stakeholders to be vigilant and resist attempts to use them to thwart the law.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 07, 2023 04:33 UTC
Saudi Arabia bends marriage law for Ronaldo, partner
Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to bend its marriage law to allow Al Nassr new star signing Cristiano Ronaldo to live with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez. Saudi Arabia marriage law forbids couples that are not married from living together. However, Spanish news outlet, Sport, revealed that Ronaldo and Rodriguez will be living together in Saudi Arabia and are most likely not going to be punished for breaking the law. Ronaldo was officially unveiled as an Al Nassr player on Tuesday after receiving a thrilling welcome upon arrival. He said he chose to join the Saudi Arabian club because he wanted to help in developing the sport in the region and be a mentor to the younger generation there.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2023 01:59 UTC
Son kidnaps father, collects N2.5m ransom
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspect identified as Issa Naigheti who allegedly kidnapped his father, Bature Naigboho, in Igboho in Orelope Local Government Area of Oyo State and got a ransom of N2.5 million before his release. The command said that the suspect was arrested by the anti-kidnapping team at the Kambi area on Ilorin-Jebba road in Moro local government area of Kwara state on Wednesday, January 4,2023. A statement by the command’s spokesman, Ajayi Okasanmi, said the anti-kidnapping team was on the trail of suspected kidnappers around Kambi area when they arrested Issa. Okesanmi said Issa confessed during interrogation that he conspired with two others to kidnap his father, Bature and collected a ransom of N2.5 million. The statement read, “Members of the command’s anti-kidnapping team arrested one Issa Naigheti “m” on 4/1/2023 around Kambi area of Ilorin while on the trail of suspected kidnappers.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2023 01:52 UTC
Guardian loses photo editor, Adebesin-Kuti
The Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria has been thrown into mourning mood, following the death of Femi Adebesin-Kuti. Until his death, Adebesin- Kuti was the Photo Editor, The Guardian Newspaper. The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos Council, has expressed condolence over his death to the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter. ‘‘We pray that God in his infinite mercy will uphold and stand by his immediate family and friends at this trying time as we sympathize with members of the Guardian Newspapers Chapel and the entire PJAN family. ‘‘May God continue to protect the rest of us and show up for us in our time of need.’’TRY IT TONIGHT!!!
Source:The Guardian
January 07, 2023 01:08 UTC
Photojournalist Femi Adebesin-Kuti is dead, NUJ mourns
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos State council, on Friday mourned the demise of a veteran photojournalist, Femi Adebesin-Kuti, who died after a brief illness. It was gathered that Kuti, who until his death was the Photo Editor at Guardian Newspaper, died early Friday. In a statement by the NUJ Lagos chairman, Adeleye Ajayi, the union condoled the family of the deceased and the Photojournalist Association of Nigeria. The word of God says, ‘Everything is vanity!’ Femi Adebesin-Kuti, is a friend, colleague, hardworking, and always fun to be with. “Until his untimely departure early this morning, Femi Adebesin-kuti was the photo editor of GUARDIAN Newspapers.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2023 20:11 UTC
Politics - 28 governors amass N5.8trn debts for incoming governments - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
January 06, 2023 19:46 UTC
Mexico Arrests The Son Of Notorious Drug Lord 'El Chapo'
Mexican security forces captured a son of jailed drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman on Thursday, scoring a high-profile victory in the fight against powerful cartels days before US President Joe Biden‘s visit. The 32-year-old man, nicknamed “El Raton”, would have helped run his father’s drug trafficking operations since El Chapo was extradited to the United States in 2017. “El Chapo” is serving a life sentence in the United States for trafficking hundreds of tons of drugs into the United States over the course of 25 years. The Sinaloa state government urged people to stay home Thursday after the latest arrest. Among the fugitives was Ernesto Alfredo Pinon, known as “El Neto,” the leader of a gang allied with the Juárez drug cartel.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2023 05:14 UTC
NEMA extend distribution of KSrelief food donation to 8,000 IDPs in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday flagged off the second phase of food distribution from items donated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) for 8,000 households of Internally Displaced Persons in four camps and host communities in Borno State. The NEMA Director General, Mr. Mustapha Habib Ahmed who flagged off the distribution in Maiduguri explained that at conclusion of the second phase of the distribution, about 16,000 IDPs households in Borno State would have benefitted from the food donation by KSrelief. According to him, the first phase of the food distribution took place in December 2022. Between 2018 and 2021, the Centre donated relief items (food baskets) to some Internally Displaced persons in Borno, Yobe and Zamfara States.”He further that “KSrelief has been very benevolent to the Country. Interventions have been beneficial as evident from the positive testimonies from the IDPs.”The food distribution is being carriedout directly to the IDPs in their places of abodes at the camps by NEMA Staff in collaboration with staff of Borno State SEMA.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 06, 2023 00:30 UTC
Buhari is transitioning Nigeria into manufacturing economy: NASENI chief
President Muhammadu Buhari is building the infrastructure needed to transition Nigeria to a manufacturing economy, the NASENI chief says Thursday. Professor Muhammad Sani-Haruna, Executive Vice President of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), said this at a ceremony in Bagudo, Kebbi State. The stove and pots were invented by NASENI in collaboration with a German NGO. “The soft component of the manufacturing or knowledge-based economy is quality human resources. ”(These) are provided by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari; and they are the necessary prerequisite for Nigeria’s transition to a manufacturing economy.
Source:The Guardian
January 05, 2023 20:12 UTC
Visa denial: Canadian college withholds Nigerian applicant’s fees
A Canadian college, George Brown, has withheld the part-payment of the school fees paid by a Nigerian applicant, Miss Precious Ademokun, who got denied a study visa by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. When Ademokun contacted the college on September 19, with no decision on her visa by the IRCC, she missed the school’s refund deadline. Despite that, the Canadian college told Ademokun it could not refund any of the fees she paid to the school. She appealed, but the school denied her request for withdrawal and refund in a letter sent to her on December 15. In a letter sent to Ademokun, George Brown College denied her appeal to withdraw her first tuition deposit of $8,962 because she didn’t meet up with the deadline date.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2023 19:23 UTC