11-year-old suffers eye tumour, family seeks help
An Edo State resident, Godwin Akpaibor, has cried out over the deteriorating health of his son, Promise, currently suffering from an eye tumour. The primary four pupil, who will turn 11 by September 2022, has battled eye pain and swelling for over two years. Godwin, who resides in Ibillo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State, revealed that Promise started developing eye pains since he was nine years old. Speaking with our correspondent on Friday, the sad father noted that the pains became worse and the eye started swelling gradually. Before we know it, the thing (eye) started growing.
Source:Punch
August 13, 2022 07:37 UTC
Marriage and the mother in-law
Why the mother in-law is an issueUnfortunately, the mother in-law has become an issue in marriage; a recurring one for that matter. That’s why on the whole; the mother in-law does not hold a good image in the marriage, in many families. Well, you may not be totally wrong since the desire is to have the ‘would be’ mother in-law dead. But whatever your judgement is, the truth is that today’s daughter in-law, will end up, other things being equal, as a mother in-law. Such a mother in-law is feared by her daughter in-law.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 13, 2022 07:09 UTC
HYPPADEC youth transformation programme tailored to reduce insecurity
Hydro Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has said that its youth transformation training programme is capable of curbing prevalent insecurity among dwellers in its focus states. Represented by the Head, of the Community Development unit, Dr Ibrahim Babangida Ibrahim, the director said that the youth transformation training programme of the commission would reduce insecurity, make the youth self-reliant and develop the area as well. The HYPPADEC director also urged the master trainers to impart quality training to the youths through capacity sharing to make them competent and capable master trainers on their own. Also speaking, the Kwara state coordinator of HYPPADEC, Hajia Hajara Ndaman Alhassan, said that a total number of 97 master trainers had been scheduled to train 604 youth in five selected local government areas of the state. She said that the youth training programme is anchored on three prongs namely behavioural change, financial literacy and skill acquisition, adding that it was geared towards making the youth self-reliant and not being a nuisance to society.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 13, 2022 02:51 UTC
Katsina opens portal for national talent hunt
Katsina State Government has opened its portal for interested talented indigenes to download and apply for the state’s National Talent Hunt Challenge season II competition. He added that those interested could also download the KNTHC application through the portal and apply for the talent competition. The KNTHC Chairman added that, as in season one, season II of the competition would be held in four different categories. He urged youths to take advantage of the opportunity by participating in the competition to add value to their lives, families, Katsina state, and Nigeria. He further enjoined them to partner with the programme to ensure the success of season II from the beginning to the end.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2022 22:48 UTC
You should keep a gratitude journal. Here’s why
There are benefits of keeping a gratitude journal that are often not paid attention to by individuals. Improves your self-esteemYou are likely to have a heathy self-esteem when you give yourself, per time, to engaging a gratitude journal. But having a gratitude journal helps you focus on positivity. Keeping a gratitude journal helps you see life and approach life from a positive and optimistic perspective. In summary, a gratitude journal helps to improve the quality of your life.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2022 22:40 UTC
BBNaija: Level 2 housemates win week 3 wager
1 Level 2 housemates of the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Naija, Season 7, have won the week 3 wager challenge. 3 According to Biggie, the housemates were assessed based on their level of creativity, innovation and quality of presentation. 4 The winning housemates are Groovy, Ilebaye, Bryan, Amaka, Phyna, Modella, Pharmsavi, Kess, Eloswag, Khalid, Daniella and Chizzy. 5 The housemates from the two level houses were given African fabrics a week ago to individually make different African styles, using their bare hands with needle and thread, these attires were used for a fashion show. 7 NAN reports that 25 housemates are currently bidding for the grand prize of N100 million.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2022 21:07 UTC
Why we adopted global MOU model – NLNG
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas has explained that it adopted the Global Memorandum of Understanding model for easy empowerment of its host communities. The company said the model was also adopted to allow host communities to take ownership of and drive their own development. Odeh said the G-MoU was a model for sustainable community development in which communities were grouped into clusters. “While it may seem NLNG is late to the game, we believe our G-MOU model will benefit from learning from the experiences of these IOCs, and therefore, it is assured of successful outcomes. “This GMOU will enable us to achieve the twin objectives of human and infrastructural capacity development in our host communities.
Source:Punch
August 12, 2022 10:28 UTC
NGO faults non-remittance of $30m livelihood fund
The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project for the Niger Delta has said the failure of the Niger Delta Development Commission to release its $30m counterpart funding into ongoing LIFE-ND has denied 13,500 women and youths in three state the empowerment benefits. The LIFE-ND National Coordinator, Abiodun Sanni, disclosed this during the launch of the certification of the project into an Entrepreneurship Development Institute by the Nirsal Micro Finance Bank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Sanni said Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Imo states were yet to come on board because the NDDC defaulted, while six others state had gained so much. “We are supposed to interface with nine states in the region, but currently running in six. NDDC is expected to pay a counterpart fund of $30m within a span of six years, just as IFAD is promptly putting in $60m for Abia, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Edo, Delta and Ondo states.”
Source:Punch
August 12, 2022 10:10 UTC
8 reasons skipping breakfast could be dangerous for you
Skipping breakfast can be so detrimental to your health without you knowing it. However, skipping breakfast is a sign of unhealthy living, especially when it becomes consistent. There are numerous dangers that come with skipping breakfast that you might need to be aware of. Low blood sugar levelSkipping breakfast triggers a reduction in your blood sugar level. Skipping breakfast will cause the acids to attack the nearby areas like the stomach, and this will cause discomfort.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2022 08:45 UTC
Challenges Following The Privatisation Of The Nigerian Electricity Sector
It contained the reforms in the electricity power sector and how they would be implemented with its main goal, aimed towards the full deregulation of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in two (2) years after its implementation. In 2020, following the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the deliberation of a motion concerning Nigeria’s power sector recovery plan, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan remarked that the power sector had failed and called for its review. According to Stears Business, Nigeria’s power sector is affected by constraints in all key areas of the power chain: generation, transmission and distribution. CONCLUSIONThese challenges call for both the private sector and the government to collaborate and find solutions for them. [3] Kingsley Jeremiah, ‘Privatisation of Power Sector and Calls for Reversal’ (The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News7 June 2020) <https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/cover/privatisation-of-power-sector-and-calls-for-reversal/> accessed July 2022.
Source:The Guardian
August 12, 2022 08:34 UTC
Transfer: Nigerian forward, Moses Simon in shock move to EPL club
Nigerian winger, Moses Simon is set for a shock move to Premier League club, Nottingham Forest. According to Foot Mercato, Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement on personal terms with Simon, who currently plays for Nantes. The likes of Brighton and Leeds United have also been credited with a desire to land Simon. Simon has won over 40 international caps for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Transfer: Nigerian forward, Moses Simon in shock move to EPL club
Source:The Guardian
August 12, 2022 06:06 UTC
UK to send more rocket launcher systems to Ukraine
Britain will supply Ukraine with more multiple-launch rocket systems that can strike targets up to 80 km (50 miles) away. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the supply of weapons would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian heavy artillery. “This latest tranche of military support will enable the Armed Forces of Ukraine to continue to defend against Russian aggression and the indiscriminate use of long-range artillery,” Wallace said in a statement. “Our continued support sends a very clear message, Britain and the international community remain opposed to this illegal war and will stand shoulder-to-shoulder, providing defensive military aid to Ukraine to help them defend against Putin’s invasion.”ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 12, 2022 00:49 UTC
JUST IN: Colleges of education lecturers suspend strike
Nigerian lecturers under the aegis of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union have suspended their ongoing strike for a period of 60 days, The PUNCH reports. The decision was taken at the National Executive Council meeting which was held in Abuja. The PUNCH reports that COEASU had embarked on a strike on June 10, 2022 in a bid to push forth its demands and seek a lasting solution to the challenges facing colleges of education in the country. The union like the Academic Staff Union of Universities requested that the government adopt the University Transparency Accountability System for the payment of salaries and allowances of lecturers. So far, only university-based unions have remained on strike.
Source:Punch
August 11, 2022 23:25 UTC
Customs intercept N308m Cannabis Sativa in Ogun, hand over suspects to NDLEA
Hussein Ejibunu, said two suspects, Ebuka Mbamalu and Iruka Chita, were arrested in connection to the cannabis along the Ogere-Ilaro expressway. According to him, the two suspects have, however, been handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution, saying they were in possession of 627.0kg and 80 parcels of Cannabis Sativa respectively. While handing over the suspects to NDLEA, Ejibunu stressed the importance of synergy which was in existence between the Customs and the NDLEA. He continued: “The Nigerian Customs Service has been wonderful. For the suspects, we will conduct an investigation and those who made the arrest will avail us with useful information for possible prosecution.”Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court Grants Order Of Substituted Service On TinubuCustoms intercept N308m Cannabis Sativa in Ogun, hand over suspects to NDLEAExpose Killers Of 6 Nigeriens In South East — BuhariCustoms intercept N308m Cannabis Sativa in Ogun, hand over suspects to NDLEA
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 11, 2022 23:10 UTC
Power supply to rise by 2,000MW – Official
Power supply will increase by 2000 megawatts as the Federal Government of Nigeria Power Company and other stakeholders involved in the Presidential Power Initiative currently await the arrival of the first two energy transformers to be delivered by Siemens Energy. A top industry source, who preferred not to be named, told The PUNCH on Monday that parties in the project, including the FGN Power Company, were committed to its delivery. This, according to the source, would boost supply to households and businesses, thus enhancing productivity in the nation’s economy. Aliyu and the Minister of Finance/Board Chair, FGN Power Company, Zainab Ahmed, had also presented a memo to the Federal Executive Council requesting approval for the procurement of 10 power transformers and 10 mobile substations under the Presidential Power Initiative which was recently approved. “Also, I am confident that the Presidential Power Initiative will deliver on its objectives of providing electricity to households and businesses across the country.”
Source:Punch
August 11, 2022 19:35 UTC