2023: Returning power to sub-national governments
Many will remember that before and after independence, local governments, cities, provinces and states exercised more power than the central government which was reduced to an appendage of the more powerful sub-national governments. No more, beginning with military rule in its several authoritarian varieties, the local governments barely now exist, municipalities are a shadow of their former selves while a centripetal mien with a vertical geography of power has long taken over the once impressive outlook of state governments. That is perhaps why there has been far more excitement and hoopla about the election at the centre with respect to 2023 than there had been about the state governments that should undergird that centre. No one needs to tell us about the beauty of effective local governments, precisely because they are closer to the people and potentially more responsible to the people they are supposed to look after. One way of remedying the misfortune of misgovernance is to return to the sub-national setting and unleash the power of leadership, making a difference.
Source:Punch
December 16, 2022 09:35 UTC
FG seeks stakeholders’ collaborations to harness nation’s energy potentialities | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has solicited energy stakeholders’ collaborations to maximally harness the nation’s energy potentialities for development. ” Our abundant renewable energy resources need to be harnessed effectively. ” I am optimistic that the harmonious working relationship will provide solutions and also explore the huge potentials of renewable energy resources available for rapid transformations of our economy,” Mamora said. According to him, the choice of Sokoto cannot be over emphasized as all available data reports suggested it had favourable renewable energy potentialities. Aminu Tambuwal for his encouraging policies on energy resources and commitment to economic rejuvenations which were intended to drive Federal Government’s drives.
Source:The Guardian
December 16, 2022 08:49 UTC
Lessons only life can teach | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
He wanted to disgrace Prophet Musa. Prophet Musa then prostrated himself and invoked the anger of the Almighty against Qarun. Prophet Musa therefore commanded the earth to swallow Qarun and his dwelling place. Indeed, Allah does not like the exultant;But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. Those who desired the worldly life said, “Oh, would that we had like what was given to Qarun.
Source:The Guardian
December 16, 2022 05:17 UTC
The Guardian Nigeria News - NNN Hausa Labarai 16th December 2022
Za mu zarce wannan nasara tare da mai da hankali kan hanyoyin kasuwanci masu inganci. Za mu ci gaba da saka hannun jari sosai a fannin samar da wutar lantarki, muna sane da mahimmancin samun ci gaba da samar da wutar lantarki a cikin manufofin bunkasa masana’antu. Gwamnatin Udom Emmanuel ta kuduri aniyar inganta samar da wutar lantarki a Akwa Ibom, don haka, manyan ayyukan samar da wutar lantarki da ta gudanar. Mukan dauki buhunan rogo a kai mu gangara kasuwa domin hanyar ba ta da mota, kuma ba mu samu babura ba, sai mu rika tafiya da komowa kowace rana. Har ila yau, an haɗa da kammala Sakatariyar Jiha a Uyo (in ba haka ba da aka sani da Sakatariyar Dakkada).
Source:The Guardian
December 16, 2022 05:11 UTC
University of Cambridge to return looted Benin bronzes
The University of Cambridge will return looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. During the attack, the British burned the city’s palace and exiled Benin’s Oba, or king, with thousands of brasses and other works – collectively known as the ‘Benin bronzes’ – taken and later sold off in London to recoup the costs of the military mission. The university supported a formal claim from Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) for the return of the items earlier this year. A university spokeswoman said on Wednesday: “The Charity Commission has considered and approved the return of 116 historical objects, often referred to as the Benin bronzes, from the University of Cambridge’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to the National Commission of Museums and Monuments (NCMM) of Nigeria. “The University is now working with the Commission to finalise next steps regarding these Benin bronzes, and we will communicate these in due course.
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2022 16:40 UTC
African Devt Bank, WWF urge increased investment
African Development Bank and Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) have launched a regional report on the performance of African countries under the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. The assessment, launched on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, is based on the 6th National Reports on biodiversity submitted by African countries 2018-2020. Conclusions from the synthesis of the 6th national reports on biodiversity underpin Africa’s stance in negotiations over the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The reports shed light on the status of biodiversity in Africa, regarding implementing national biodiversity strategies and action plans. This information will serve as a baseline, together with Africa’s biodiversity priorities and the Bank’s High Five objectives, to guide negotiations over the post-2020 global biodiversity targets.
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2022 16:04 UTC
U.S. partnership with Africa key to world success, says Biden
Quite frankly, the whole world succeeds as well,” Biden told African leaders attending a three-day Summit in Washington. At several of the deals meeting held yesterday, as part of its long-term commitment to African leaders, U.S. companies announced more than $2 billion ($2.7 billion), led by technology deals. He said: “Specifically, our partnership will foster realisation of the aspirations of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, which among others, include forging new U.S.-Africa economic engagements. He expressed optimism that through the renewed partnership, the two banks, together, would support trade and economic integration in Africa by helping to revive and strengthen African airlines. We need to understand that Africa has opportunities… Let’s embrace Africa as we embrace other parts of the world.
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2022 04:04 UTC
Guardian arrested for impregnating 13-year-old girl
She disclosed that she was put in the family way by her guardian, who was identified as Mr SundayA 13-year-old girl, who was recently delivered of a baby, after being impregnated by her guardian, has been rescued by the Anambra State ministry of Women and Children’s Welfare, and kept in a safe place. Last week, a video went viral showing the teenage mother with her baby at St Benedict Hospital, Adazi-nnukwu, obviously being detained for her inability to pay the hospital bill for the delivery of her two-month old baby. When interrogated, she disclosed that she was put in the family way by her guardian, who was identified as Mr Sunday. Speaking on the development, the Women Affairs Commissioner, Mrs Ify Obinabo revealed that the suspect, Mr Sunday has been arrested and would be charged to court soon. The 75-year Mr. Sunday Muoghalu said he was only playing with the teenage girl and never intended to impregnate her.
Source:The Guardian
December 14, 2022 00:29 UTC
FDI drops by 59% in 11 years – W’Bank
The Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria has plunged by 58.98 per cent in 11 years, data from the World Bank have revealed. Despite the coronavirus pandemic that disrupted businesses across the world, FDI rose to $ 930 million in 2020. Speaking with The PUNCH, Professor of Economics and former Vice Chancellor, Greenfield University, Seth Akutson, said both monetary and fiscal policies could not encourage foreign investors. According to him, “The security situation in the country does not encourage FDI. “Also, the policy framework of the Federal Government does not encourage investors.
Source:Punch
December 13, 2022 11:08 UTC
13 year-old Impregnated by 75-year-old Guardian Rescued, Culprit Arrested – THISDAYLIVE
In the interview, she stated that she was put in the family way by her guardian, who she identified as Mr. Sunday. “Mr Sunday’s wife is known as Madam Ghana. This started when Madam Ghana travelled to the village. Mr Muoghalu, 75 years old was also said to have admitted impregnating the girl, saying that it was not intentional. Ikeanyionwu said: “He said he was only playing with the girl and didn’t know she would get pregnant.”
Source:The Guardian
December 13, 2022 03:00 UTC
Anambra govt rescues 13-year-old mother impregnated by guardian
A 13-year-old girl (name withheld) who recently delivered a baby has been rescued by the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Children’s Welfare and kept in a safe place. The news of the delivery of the teenage girl broke out on social media at the weekend, leading the Commissioner for women and children’s welfare to go in search of her. The teenage mother was rescued by the team from the ministry and taken to a safe place. “Mr Sunday’s wife is known as Madam Ghana. This started when Madam Ghana travelled to the village.
Source:The Guardian
December 12, 2022 22:36 UTC
13-year-old girl impregnated by guardian in Anambra rescued, culprit arrested
A 13-year-old girl (name withheld) who recently delivered a baby has been rescued by the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Children’s Welfare and kept in a safe place. The girl, who hails from Akwa Ibom, while her biological parents stay in Agulu, Anambra State, said she was not the only one involved in Mr Sunday’s knack for defiling children. “Mr Sunday’s wife is known as Madam Ghana. This started when Madam Ghana travelled to the village. She quoted the commissioner as saying that the Anambra State Government would not tolerate such indecent action and that the government would ensure that they do not go free.
Source:The Guardian
December 12, 2022 17:50 UTC
Anambra govt rescues 13-year-old girl raped, impregnated by guardian
The Anambra State Government has rescued a 13-year-old girl (name withheld), from her guardian who raped, impregnated and abandoned her in a hospital, where she recently gave birth. The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare in the state, Ify Obinabo, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday. Although Anambra was among the first 14 states that domesticated the anti-rape law, many states are yet to do so. Anambra State, in August, set up a family court to check violence against women and the girl child. The court, in July, also convicted a Nigerian actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Source:The Guardian
December 12, 2022 15:12 UTC
Hit-and-run driver kills ex-Lagos gov's son while cycling
The deputy managing director and co-founder of Vetiva Capital Management, Olaolu Mudasiru, has reportedly died after being hit by yet-to-be-identified driver. PUNCH Metro gathered Mudasiru was killed on Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident while cycling with two other persons on the Bourdilion road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Related NewsMudasiru was an investment banker with extensive experience covering stockbroking, asset management and other aspects of investment banking activities. Degree from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria, and he was an alumunus of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Mudasiru was quite versatile and his 16 years of experience span the spectrum of investment banking covering wealth management, financial intermediation, trading & dealing and executing various transactions in the financial services industry.
Source:Punch
December 12, 2022 11:25 UTC