I no longer feel comfortable with my husband, please separate us —Wife
I no longer feel comfortable with my husband, please separate us —WifeA Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a civil servant, Aisha Ari and her estranged husband, Ibrahim Hassan, for lack of love. The judge, Malam Muhammad Adamu, dissolved their marriage according to Islamic Law, following Aisha’s prayer for divorce. The plaintiff told the court that she had fallen out of love with her husband whom she married according to the Islamic Personal Law. “I no longer feel comfortable with Ibrahim around me. I do not feel safe and comfortable with him.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 24, 2022 14:09 UTC
Riverdale actor bags life imprisonment for killing mother
Canadian actor, Ryan Gratham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally shooting his mother in 2020. Gratham, who pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of his mother Barbara Waite in March 2020, was handed a life sentence with parole ineligibility of 14 years, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports. After committing the initial murder, reports revealed that he loaded his car with three guns, ammunition, 12 Molotov cocktails, camping supplies, and a map with directions to Rideau Cottage, Trudeau’s residence. Grantham, however, had a change of heart before reaching the destination and reported his crime at a Vancouver police station. The Judge also mentioned psychiatric reports, which showed the actor had been going through months of “intense period of clinical depression” before the incident.
Source:Punch
September 24, 2022 02:43 UTC
2023: ’Ayu is useless’ – Fayose hits PDP Chairman
AdvertisementAmidst the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 presidential election, former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose’s younger brother, Isaac Fayose, on Friday described Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the party as “useless”. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Isaac was reacting on his known Facebook page to a past video of Ayu promising to resign if a northerner becomes the PDP presidential candidate for the 2023 election. In a chat with Arise TV at that time, Ayu pledged to “step down after a presidential candidate emerges and happens to be in the north”. He added that he was willing to “do everything to promote the interest and image of my party.”“Luckily, party positions we have agreed are not tied to executive and legislative positions. However, I’m a very democratic person and I will do everything to promote the interest and image of my party,” he had said.
Source:The Guardian
September 23, 2022 20:47 UTC
BUA Cement loses further, dips local stock market by 0.5%
Thus, the All-Share Index (ASI) dipped by 0.5 per cent to close at 49,190.34 basis points. Investors therefore, further lost N124.94 billion as the market capitalisation settled at N26.53 trillion by the end of the bearish trade. The decline in market heavyweight, BUA Cement, was the major driver of the market’s weak performance as the share price depreciated by 6.18 per cent. As measured by market breadth, market sentiment was negative as 14 tickers lost relative to nine gainers. NGXGROUP was the most active stock in terms of volume and turnover, with 20.75 million shares worth N553.54 million changing hands in 105 deals.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 23, 2022 20:40 UTC
2022 WTM to showcase how travel industry has evolved, holds from November 7
World Travel Market London is the leading market international travel event, unlocking business opportunities for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. The platform helps NTO’s and international travel providers to do business with world-class travel buyers, as well as to showcase their services to the international press. Restoring confidence in travel is one of the aims at World Travel Market London, as the organiser is applying its 42 years of experience to inspire, educate, source and help travel professionals to build unique and competitive world-class travel experiences. With consumer behaviour and booking patterns now changing, the upcoming 43rd edition of World Travel Market London will be showcasing how the industry has evolved and reshaped itself over the last two years to meet the demands of the new consumer market. The World Travel Market London 2022 is billed for November 7 to 9 at ExCeL London, the organiser said “Together, let’s inspire one another with the passion that makes this the ultimate industry to be in.”ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 23, 2022 20:34 UTC
NGO holds debate competition for Delta students
A non-profit organisation, Aweleka Social Club of Nigeria, has unveiled plans to organise an inaugural quiz and debate competition for secondary school students in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. About 60 public and private secondary school students will represent their schools in the competition, co-sponsored by the Ifedinma Social Club of Nigeria. There would be other individual awards and recognitions for outstanding students in various competition categories. The President of Aweleka Social Club of Nigeria, Tony Mordi, explained that the competition was a step further in the Club’s strategic contributions to the educational system in the town. Aweleka Social Club of Nigeria, founded in 2008, and Ifedinma Social Club of Nigeria, established in 1986, have a larger number of their members drawn from Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.
Source:Punch
September 23, 2022 11:54 UTC
Troops arrest several terrorists, kill scores, rescue civilians
He noted that in the North-Eastern region, troops of Operation Hadin Kai theatre, have sustained aggressive operations to deny terrorists further freedom of action. Within the period in review, Danmadami added that troops neutralized 36 terrorists, rescued 130 civilians, and arrested 46 suspected Boko Haram terrorists as well as 12 suspected logistic suppliers to the terrorists. All recovered items, rescued civilians and apprehended suspected terrorists were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action while surrendered Boko Haram Terrorists and their families were being profiled for further action. 16 suspected terrorists were also neutralized, while 10 notorious terrorists were arrested at different locations in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. All recovered items, arrested terrorists and rescued civilians were handed over to relevant authorities for further action.
Source:Punch
September 23, 2022 08:36 UTC
NUEE threatens to shut down national grid again
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has again threatened to shut down the national grid if the Federal Government failed to honour their demands soon. In a press conference in Kaduna on Thursday, the zonal organising secretary, North West of NUEE, Comrade Dukat Ayuba, noted that while the negotiation is still ongoing, but the shutting down of the national grid still hangs. According to the union leader, the nation still generates 5,000 megawatts of electricity, saying, this is the same 5,000 megawatts we used to generate. Elaborating further, the Vice President, North West, NUEE Ado Gaya revealed that the 16 months demanded by the electricity workers is their legitimate earnings which involve 55,000 workers. FG Alone Can’t Fund Education Adequately — MinisterNUEE threatens to shut down national grid again
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 23, 2022 05:30 UTC
NABG moves to curtail rejection of agro commodities | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
In an effort to curtail rejection of Nigeria agricultural produce at the international market, the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) is working with other stakeholders to formulate policy that will align the country to global benchmark in the export of produce. You already are aware that our efforts to export have always been frustrated, you hear rejects here and there. He lamented that the country does not have a policy framework that ensures standards, quality and certification, which is a source of worry as it has negatively impacted export of agricultural commodities over the years. The DG mentioned that agribusiness begins with quality standards saying, “if we can get the foundation right, we can compete in the global markets. He noted that NABG is ensuring Nigeria farmers meet standards by imbibing climate smart practices.
Source:The Guardian
September 23, 2022 04:21 UTC
Group re-enrols 98,000 out-of-school children
The Better Education Service Delivery has re-integrated 98,000 out-of-school children into the formal education system in Adamawa State. Degereji added that the grant was used in transforming basic education service delivery of the state. The state was able to re-integrate a total of 98,000 out-of-school children into the formal education system. “This programme started in 2017 by design but the government of that time did not participate until 2019 when this state government now joined the other states. In the first year which is 2019/2020, we took 53,000 out-of-school children and enrolled them into the formal education system.”
Source:Punch
September 23, 2022 01:08 UTC
How to know if someone likes you back
Having feelings for someone is beautiful, but it is even more beautiful when the person likes you back. It’s true that it’s not safe to assume that someone likes you back. Not everyone is lucky to have someone they like who likes them back. They put in efforts to look good in front of youThis right here is a sign that that person you like likes you back. They make sure to indirectly pass a message to you through your friends and those whom they know are close to you.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 23, 2022 00:41 UTC
TikTok to ban political fundraising
Video sharing platform, TikTok, has announced its new policies for political accounts on the medium. The statement read in part, “TikTok has long prohibited political advertising, including both paid ads on the platform and creators being paid directly to make branded content.”“We currently do that by prohibiting political content in an ad, and we’re also now applying restrictions at an account level. “This means accounts belonging to politicians and political parties will automatically have their access to advertising features turned off, which will help us more consistently enforce our existing policy. “Specifically, they will not have access to features like gifting, tipping, and e-commerce, and will be ineligible for our Creator Fund. Another change introduced to the platform is the mandatory verification for “accounts belonging to governments, politicians, and political parties.” This new policy will start with the United States as the country approaches its midterm elections.
Source:Punch
September 22, 2022 16:11 UTC
NSCDC warns politicians against hate speech, racism, others
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River Command, has warned politicians to shun all forms of hate speech, discrimination, racism and violence ahead of the 2023 general elections and campaigns. The state Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Samuel Fadeyi, said this on Wednesday in Calabar during the commemoration of the 2022 International Day of Peace. People should shun hate speeches and embrace peace because we need unity to grow as a nation. The theme for the 2022 International Peace Day is “End Racism, Build Peace”. NSCDC warns politicians against hate speech, racism, others
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 22, 2022 08:03 UTC
Gunmen on motorcycle shoot woman dead in Ibadan
Tragedy struck on Tuesday evening around Providence Estate, Afin Iyanu, off Eleyele-Ologuneru-Ido road, Ibadan, when gunmen on motorcycle cornered a middle aged woman in her car and shot her three times before escaping the scene. One of the eyewitnesses, who pleaded anonymity, told our corrrespondents that the woman, who drove a white Toyota Venza vehicle was returning home, when the hoodlums attacked her. Later, some people, who went to the spot discovered that she was shot on the neck. After some time, they rushed the woman to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incidentHe said the incident is still under investigation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 22, 2022 03:06 UTC
ASUU: NANS shelves planned protests over court ruling
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called off its planned nationwide protests over the ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, which, Wednesday, ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resume academic activities. I am also pleased to congratulate all Nigerian students for standing out during the impasse between ASUU and the Federal Government. Let me also commend the resilient, doggedness and commitment displayed by students throughout the period the strike has lasted for seven months. We hope and believe ASUU will ace the court ruling in good faith as it affects the future of our dear country. “Finally, may I appeal to all parents and guardians to assist our students as they prepare to resume for their academic pursuit.”
Source:Punch
September 21, 2022 23:15 UTC