Wamakko donates foodstuffs to IDPs in Sokoto
Wamakko donates foodstuffs to IDPs in SokotoWamakko donates foodstuffs to IDPs in SokotoDonationBy Bashir Rabe ManiAbuja, July 20, 2022 ( NAN ) Sen.Aliyu Wamakko ( APC–Sokoto North ), has donated assorted food items to the victims of banditry attacks in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the internally displayed persons were scattered in IDPs camps in the area. Presenting the materials, Wamakko, who was represented by his Director of Administration, Alhaji Almustapha Alkali, said the benefactor, “was deeply touched by the rising cases of banditry attacks in some areas of the state. Wamakko added, “the succour brought to them was just to put some smiles in the faces of the victims,. He thanked Wamakko for the assistance and pledged to do justice during the distribution of the foodstuffs.
Source:Punch
July 20, 2022 05:14 UTC
FG launches national roadmap on local production of standard assistive technologies for PWDs
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to ensuring the availability and affordability of Assistive Technologies (AT) for Persons With Disabilities (PWDS) across the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, gave the assurance during the public presentation of the National Roadmap on Local Production Of Standard Assistive Technologies Persons With Disabilities (PWDS) in Nigeria, on Tuesday, in Abuja. According to her, the Roadmap stipulates a guide for the production, procurement and distribution of Assistive Technologies for PWDS in Nigeria. While stressing the need to ensure quality control in the local production of Assistive Technologies for PWDs, she said: “it will also mainstream local production of Assistive Technologies in the innovative and industrial development of the Country and help in providing enabling environment for employment creation through local production of Assistive Technologies. Miss Abegunde, a 24-year-old accountant who had just gotten her first job in one of the new generation banks, said she fell into depression after her boss sexually harassed her.FG launches national roadmap on local production of standard assistive technologies for PWDsFG launches national roadmap on local production of standard assistive technologies for PWDs
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 20, 2022 02:52 UTC
Twitter, Musk square off in court over bid for a fast-track trial
Twitter, Musk square off in court over bid for a fast-track trialTwitter Inc’s showdown with Elon Musk over his $44 billion takeover faces its first test on Tuesday when a judge will weigh the company’s bid for a fast-tracked trial which it says it needs to ensure deal financing doesn’t come unravelled. Twitter wants an expedited trial in September because it said Musk is smearing Twitter and undermining operations by refusing to approve business initiatives, such as an employee retention plan. The company said adopting Musk’s “slow walk” proposal for a 2023 trial leaves little time for additional litigation over deal financing if Musk is ordered to close. The deal financing expires in April. Musk on Friday accused Twitter of seeking a “warp speed” trial to “railroad” him into buying the company.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 20, 2022 00:47 UTC
PVC: Borno Govt declares public holiday to enable workers register
PVC: Borno Govt declares public holiday to enable workers registerPVC: Borno Govt declares public holiday to enable workers registerRegistrationBy Yakubu UbaMaiduguri, July 19, 2022 Borno Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays for civil servants to obtain the Permanent Voters Cards (PVC). The declaration is contained in a circular on Monday signed by the state Head of Service, Mr Simon Malgwi. “This is to inform you that Governor of Borno State, Prof.Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved Thursday and Friday being 21st and 22nd of July, 2022 as public holidays to enable civil servants and public office holders in the state to obtain their PVC. “Civil servants and public office holders are therefore urged to use this opportunity to ensure that they obtained the PVC to enable them exercise thier franchise as responsible citizens,” the circular stated. Some civil servants who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria over the decision, described it as a welcome development that would ginger not only the civil servants but the entire citizens of Borno.
Source:The Guardian
July 19, 2022 19:40 UTC
I considered suicide while working on 'Boy Alone' album
Nigerian artiste Omah Lay has opened up about his battle with depression while working on his debut album. The ‘Infinity’ singer confessed that before the album’s release, he was experiencing some emotional difficulties and had considered suicide in a series of tweets. In his tweets, Omah confessed that his ex-girlfriend broke up with him one midnight, and the sadness nearly drove him insane. Among other things, Omah Lay said he saw people doubt and disrespect him and “people I used to look up to stopped showing me, love. However, Omah Lay claimed that after completing the album’s production and listening to it, his confidence returned.
Source:The Guardian
July 19, 2022 16:23 UTC
FG distributes inputs to smallholder farmers, physically challenged
He stated that the Ministry in its effort to support smallholder farmers has distributed different equipment, and improved seeds and seedlings of various crops to farmers in Osun, Plateau, Kaduna and Taraba States. In his welcome address, Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Security, Edo State, Hon. Stephen Idehenre stated that these initiatives were designed to provide critical support to smallholder farmers in the State, leverage land assets toward driving development and diversify the economy with a focus on sustaining food security. One of the beneficiaries, a physically challenged farmer, Mr Efosa Baldwin thanked the Ministry for the free Agricultural Inputs and pledged to make judicious use of the Inputs. Quality seeds are as follows: oil palm seedlings 3,000, cocoa seedlings 20,000, coconut seedlings 5,000, yam seeds 200, among others.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 19, 2022 05:56 UTC
Things to look out for before starting a business
Starting a business can be tasking and tiring, but proper planning and strategy help to make it easy. However, starting up a business is not child’s play as there are certain factors to be considered to achieve a smooth and thriving business. Before starting a business, you must count your cost. For someone starting a shoe-making business, you must have acquired adequate skills that would make your products stand out amidst other products. Before starting a business, you must study if there is a market for it.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 19, 2022 05:53 UTC
Nigerian actress Ada Ameh passes on
Nollywood actress Ada Ameh has passed away. The actress died on Sunday night, according to the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas. Ada Ameh had, a few weeks before her death, opened up about her mental health challenges after losing some family members during the height of Covid-19. Before 2020, the actress lost six of her siblings. Speaking on a television programme, Ada Ameh said “everything is going to be fine.
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2022 23:02 UTC
Anger in Nigeria after wanted man is made chief
An emir in the Nigerian state of Zamfara has been suspended after he coronated a man said to be a wanted terrorist. According to Premium Times, Aliyu Marafa, who is the emir of Yandoton Daji, was suspended by the Zamfara State government after the alleged turbaning of Ada Aleru. But the secretary of the Emirate Council, Bello Yusuf, told the news outlet that the emir coronated Aleru in an effort to restore peace in the state. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON (Shattiman Sokoto) has directed for suspension of the Emir with immediate effect,” the statement said. Marafa’s brother has since been asked to temporarily serve as the emir of Yandoton Daji as authorities investigate Aleru’s coronation.
Source:The Guardian
July 18, 2022 22:33 UTC
How badly do you want it?
How badly do you want to become successful and significant in both life and leadership? For the umpteenth time, how badly do you want success and greatness? If you do not want success badly enough you cannot have it. Once again, how badly do you want knowledge? How badly you want greatness and success in both life and leadership will reflect in your hunger and thirst for relevant knowledge.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 18, 2022 20:49 UTC
Bloc acquires Orchestrate in cash, equities deal
BLOC, Nigeria’s full-service fintech and banking service infrastructure provider, announces its acquisition of Getwallets, the wallets-as-a-service provider that has now recently pivoted to become a payments orchestration company, Orchestrate. The strategic acquisition will enable Bloc to focus its core product strategy on delivering seamless BaaS & banking services while Orchestrate leads its FinTech Infrastructure with its proprietary payments orchestration API. Bloc’s 100 per cent acquisition of Getwallets is a combined cash and equities deal with the revamped newcomer to the Bloc family remaining a standalone entity still led by CEO & founder, Jerry Enebeli. The company also recently launched its SuperAgency tool which allows licensed companies to offer agency banking services. Bloc and Orchestrate want to simplify FinTech infrastructure for these businesses to enable faster, seamless service for their customers and ultimately empower growth in the ecosystem.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 18, 2022 10:44 UTC
7 healthy ways to resolve conflict
Additionally, we will be better equipped to practice emotional agility and be in a position to show genuine empathy and better understand and support our people. Create a clear meaning and purposeImpactful leaders need to create a clear meaning and purpose for their people. Practice systems thinkingImpactful leaders need to practice systems thinking and help their people to see the connections between disparate functions and activities, as they align with the organization’s vision and mission. As you model systems thinking, you will help your people to become systems thinkers and integrative problem-solvers and innovators. Authentically careFinally, impactful leaders need to authentically care about their people.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 18, 2022 05:32 UTC
Tolibian gets ready to take fans on a new ‘Journey’
Tolibian in a recent chat with R revealed that he has concluded plans to take his fans on a new music journey with his anticipated single, Journey. According to him, while the journey of life never ends until life ends, Tolibian said he has documented how he wants his music journey to go, touring around Africaand the world at large. Tolibian however acknowledged the fact that divine blessings from God can only make his music journey go the way he wishes, not by luck or hard work. Indeed, the “Abaya Palava” crooner has found a journey in music but the journey is just startingout and this song exhibits how confident and ready he is to take his style of music from Nigeria to the world. We must therefore enjoy the journey and try to get better every day”, he said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 17, 2022 20:43 UTC
Osun poll: Aregbesola breaks silence after Oyetola’s defeat
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Sunday, reacted to the Osun State governorship election with a bible verse. The former Osun State Governor reacted to the election in a post titled, ‘Osun Le Tente’ (Osun excelled), which was later deleted. The victory came for Adeleke nearly four years after failing by a small margin in his bid to govern Osun State. We are long-distance runners and will not abandon the ship of our party, in calm or stormy waters.”Why Aregbesola shunned Osun election -AideAregbesola did not partake in the Osun State Governorship election. It was learnt that the former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has travelled abroad to attend a conference.
Source:Punch
July 17, 2022 20:16 UTC
Osun: APC’ll respond to results after consultation – Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in the state will respond to the result of Saturday’s governorship poll after studying it. Oyetola got 375,027 votes and won in 13 local government areas of the state to come second in the election. “He, however, noted that the party would be responding appropriately after studying the results and consulting with critical stakeholders of the party. “The governor also called on security operatives to ensure maintenance of law and order. He has, therefore, directed security operatives to take adequate charge so as to prevent break down of law and order.”
Source:Punch
July 17, 2022 19:56 UTC