Task force clears illegal roadblocks after PUNCH report
A task force has cleared the illegal roadblocks on the Lagos-Badagry-Seme Expressway. He said the joint task force team, comprising soldiers from the two barracks in Badagry, air force officials, among others, were led by the Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command. Godonu said, “The joint task force cleared all the illegal roadblocks on the Lagos-Badagry-Seme Road; they also pursued all the policemen and customs officials at the roadblocks. “The task force, involving heads of security agencies, demolished and set ablaze some of the roadblocks. Cops of the IG’s monitoring unit; the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-West; the Zone 2 Police Command; among other special police units, including SWAT, Joint Task Force, were also reported to be involved in the illegal act.
Source:Punch
December 26, 2022 05:27 UTC
Insecurity: FG Starts Collecting Data From Victims Of Terrorism In Katsina
The federal government has started collecting data on people affected by insecurity in some local government areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. Team leader Hajiya Nadia Muhammed-Soso said Thursday in Katsina that the goal was to integrate victims into all National Social Investment Programs. She said during an awareness raising session about the survey that the victims had suffered enough and required life-changing support. He commended the Katsina State Government and other relevant stakeholders for all the efforts made to provide relief to the victims of terrorism in the state. Some of the victims listed in the Cuttlefish, Batsari and Kurfi LGAs appealed to the federal and state governments to provide them with shelter.
Source:The Guardian
December 25, 2022 19:48 UTC
Labour Party Has Not Swallowed APGA in South East, Ignore Social media Frenzy -Chairman, Victor Oye
Victor Oye, the National Chairman of APGA, has responded to the vital claims that his party has been "swallowed" by forces of the LP presidential candidate in the South East. Victor Oye as APGA's chairman | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News"/>Addressing the topic, Oye said, "I do not know what you mean when you use the word "swallowed." If our party has been swallowed and I am still alive and breathing, that means that we have not been swallowed. He continued, "I am defending my party, and we have not been swallowed by any party." You may recall that Peter Obi is the LP presidential candidate.
Source:The Guardian
December 25, 2022 19:02 UTC
Daily Podcast: Merry Christmas
First of all, we have to say Merry Christmas to everyone. Christmas is that time of the year that we always look forward to because it comes with a lot of good tidings, gift sharing, outings, family bonding, lots of food to eat and every other good thing you can imagine. As our correspondent pointed out, it seems like Christmas this year is not ‘Christmas-ing’ especially because prior to this day, one could barely hear Christmas songs on the streets or ‘smell’ Christmas in the air or even hear the bells jingling. How do you feel about Christmas, this Christmas? Please listen to this podcast and share your thoughts.
Source:Punch
December 25, 2022 18:52 UTC
Labby, Fatayo share love story
There is never a time or place for true love. This popular saying was further validated by the love story of popular brand influencer and founder of Labby Media agency, also known as Labby and her lover, Williams Fatayo who met at an event they both never wanted to attend. What started as a formal introduction by a mutial friend blossomed into a beautiful love story with unending chapters. Fatayo who proposed to Labby in Toronto described their meeting as coincidental in an Instagram post. He shared: “It’s super beautiful how a totally coincidental meeting at an edition of the mainland block party that both of us dint want to attend has brought us here.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 25, 2022 16:28 UTC
PUNCH Panorama: When marriage gets tiring, what do you do?
The subject of marriage and the breakdown of celebrity marriages in recent times have been giving some social media users some concerns about the institution. A Nigerian comedian, Julius Agwu, even recently revealed that his marriage ended because his wife was tired of the marriage. However, when a spouse comes out to says she/he is tired of their marriage, it raises various questions about why. In this podcast, we talked about the challenges that people have shared with us in their marriages. Please listen to this podcast and share your thoughts.
Source:Punch
December 25, 2022 15:35 UTC
Five Fabulous Christmas Destinations For Families | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Travel and Places Five Fabulous Christmas Destinations For Families By Oreoritse Tariemi The holiday season is a great time for families to travel and create lasting memories. Whether you’re looking for a winter wonderland, a tropical paradise to escape the cold, or a city-centric getaway, there’s a Christmas holiday destination to suit every family’s needs. During the holiday season, Vienna offers a variety of Christmas markets and festive activities. Lapland, FinlandAnother great Christmas destination for families to travel to is Lapland, Finland. Reykjavik, IcelandFor those looking for a more exotic Christmas destination, the city of Reykjavik, Iceland is the perfect choice.
Source:The Guardian
December 25, 2022 09:19 UTC
The Guardian Nigerian News - News Today December 26, 2022
Luke 1:30-34, records the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ, and how Mary was conceived by the Holy Spirit. In Luke 2:1-19, we find the humble birth of Jesus in a manger and the sudden angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth to shepherds tending their flocks at night as another manifestation of God’s wonder. The resurrection of Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 28:1-8 was not without miracles. An earthquake preceded his resurrection, and the descent of a fierce-looking angel rolled away the stone covering the tomb of Jesus Christ. The ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven was equally miraculous (Acts 1:11).
Source:The Guardian
December 25, 2022 07:13 UTC
Emefiele’s terrorism mess
News suddenly hit the airwave that Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, was embroiled in terrorism financing allegation. In actual fact, so it unfolded, the Department of State Services (DSS) had secretly filed a suit to have Emefiele arrested over terrorism charges. This notwithstanding, news of Emefiele’s alleged involvement in terrorism financing is not a barroom gossip that should be flung off with a beer fly whisk. One after the other, lackeys and political beneficiaries appeared in the media trying to voice their dissent to the Emefiele terrorism allegation. Yet, the Emefiele terrorism charge is held as a strong symbol of the kind of government Buhari has run in the last seven and half years or so.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 25, 2022 04:37 UTC
Govs convert 20 polys, COEs to varsities, ASUP kicks
Recently, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the upgrade of the state-owned Emmanuel Alayande College of Education to a university of education. Earlier, the immediate past governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, announced the conversion of the Osun State College of Education, Ilesha, to the University of Ilesha. Similarly, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, announced the conversion of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and the Michael Otedola College of Education to the Lagos State University of Education. The governor also announced the upgrade of the Lagos State Polytechnic to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology. Some of the other affected polytechnics and colleges of education are the Abia State Polytechnic; Abia State College of Education; Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Studies; Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro; Federal Polytechnic, Ofa; Yaba College of Technology; and the Kaduna State Polytechnic, among others.
Source:Punch
December 25, 2022 03:42 UTC
Army plans recall of 129 dismissed soldiers
The Nigerian Army is planning to recall no fewer than 129 soldiers dismissed from the service. It was gathered that the dismissed soldiers had submitted letters to the authorities for their reinstatement. In a memo with reference number, AHQ DOAA/ G1/300/112, dated October 21, 2022, the various unit and formation heads of the dismissed soldiers were directed to provide documents and give remarks on the ex-soldiers. The memo was titled, ‘Forwarding of letter of requests for reinstatement into the Nigerian Army, 91NA/32/4873 SSGT Marcus Suleiman and 128 others’ and signed by Lt Col N. H. Longroe on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff. Calls to the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachwuku, rang out.
Source:Punch
December 25, 2022 03:32 UTC
My curved penis
Some degree of penis curvature is absolutely normal. When your penis is only mildly curved and it doesn’t cause any pain or affect your ability to have sex, there’s usually no need for you to be concerned. Some men are affected by congenital curvature, a type of penis curvature that’s present from birth. Not all penis curvature needs to be treated. However, if a curved penis gets in the way of your sexual, physical or mental wellbeing, it might be possible to correct the issue with a medical procedure.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 24, 2022 18:39 UTC
Notable feuds among entertainers
Saturday Beats takes a look at feuds between musiciansRuger and BnxnSingers, Michael Olayinka, aka Ruger; and Daniel Benson, aka Bnxn (formerly Buju); are two notable acts in the music industry at the moment. During a question and answer session he hosted on Twitter, a follower told Ruger that Bnxn was much better than him. You all are really kids.”In a radio interview shortly after, Bnxn stated that he had more money and enjoyed more creative freedom. Wizkid and rappersWhen an artiste in the calibre of Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, says something; other artistes and stakeholders in the industry pay attention. In an interview with 10 Magazine, a British luxury quarterly publication, the ‘Ojuelegba’ singer stated that he no longer listened to rap music; describing it as ‘dull’, ‘dead’ and ‘tired’.
Source:Punch
December 24, 2022 07:52 UTC
PUNCH Panorama: Meals other than rice for Christmas
Seeing that the Christmas celebration is in two days, the thought of what meals to prepare for the day might be top of mind for you. This podcast will surely be of help in that regard. It is common knowledge that rice is a staple food in most homes in the country and standard during the festive season but are you hungry for something other than a rice meal? In this podcast, our correspondent spoke to some mums and they agreed that it is time to try out other meals other than rice. What other meals would you be preparing for your family this Yuletide apart from rice?
Source:Punch
December 24, 2022 04:23 UTC