Huge Muslim protests in Asia after India prophet row | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Muslims took to the streets in huge protests around Asia after Friday prayers, sparked by remarks about the Prophet Mohammed by an Indian ruling party official that embroiled the country in a diplomatic storm. “We gather here today to protest the insult of our prophet by Indian government officials,” said Amanullah Aman, a protester in the capital Dhaka. Be it India… or anyone else, they should know that defenders of Islam will not remain silent,” said school teacher Irfan Rizvi. A spontaneous shutdown saw businesses close across Srinagar, the region’s major city, with protesters calling for retribution against “disrespect” to the prophet. The row follows anger across the Muslim world in 2020 after French President Emmanuel Macron defended the right of a satirical magazine to publish caricatures of the prophet.
Source:The Guardian
June 11, 2022 03:14 UTC
Man on trial for allegedly killing Imam’s son over land dispute
The witness, Benson Okuyelu, told the court that the defendant hit the deceased after a meeting to resolve a land dispute. He said Ajenifuja and the victim’s family were from the same Nanaye lineage. Okuyelu explained that the defendant’s families were Christians, while the victim’s family, the Gbadamosi, had a shrine on a part of the land where they worshipped. “When the man was working on it, the Ajenifuja family confronted him and he called me. He said, “Four days later, the Ajenifuja family went to a police station to report that some people fought them and destroyed their land and property.
Source:Punch
June 11, 2022 03:11 UTC
Atiku’s running mate: PDP raises panel as Wike, Okowa lobby for VP slot
The PUNCH had on Thursday reported that Atiku met with the PDP governors as part of efforts to pick his running mate. He, however, declined to reveal the names of those being considered as the running mate. It is not out of place if he is pushing to become the running mate of the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Of course, it is no longer news that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is among the people being tipped as the running mate. Meanwhile, the PDP presidential candidate on Thursday met with some former PDP governors.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2022 22:01 UTC
Russian energy embargo unlikely for years, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West will not be able to cut itself off from Russian oil and gas for several years. It comes as a US official admitted that Russian profits on energy may be higher now than they were before the war. The US has placed an embargo on all Russian energy products. The restrictions on Russian energy are designed to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine. The Russian president was speaking on Thursday after attending an exhibition in Moscow dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of Russian monarch Peter the Great.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 10, 2022 21:28 UTC
Alaafin’s stool: Agunloye royal family submits list of 48 contenders to head of princes
AS the race to fill the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo gathers momentum, the Agunloye royal family on Thursday in Oyo, submitted list of 48 contenders to the head of royal princes, known as Baba Iyaji, Chief Afonja Mukaila. “After our meeting here, we would take the letters to Baba Iyaji, the head of the royal princes in Oyo town. His position is to take the letters of interest of princes from royal families from the next royal family of Agunloye, entitled to produce the next Alaafin of Oyo. “Today, we have closed the submission of letter of intent from any prince of Agunloye royal family, regarding the vacant stool of Alaafin. “From the names of princes submitted to Agunloye royal family, we disqualified three people from Ife Odan.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 10, 2022 19:11 UTC
Eight names tipped as Tinubu’s running mate
Various caucuses in the party are reportedly behind the push for eight names as likely preferred choice as running mate. The eight names that have so far emerged included a leading critic of the APC federal administration. “The only drawback for Kashim Shettima is that he’s not Hausa/Fulani and that it will be the first time Hausa/ Fulani will not be represented in government. “Lalong is neither Hausa nor Fulani stock, so the majority Hausa Fulani may not accept him. Those pushing for el-Rufai to become running mate claimed that it was the key demand of delegates when Tinubu visited Kaduna to lobby them.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 10, 2022 18:53 UTC
Democracy Day: FG declares Monday public holiday | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Federal Government has unveiled activities lined up for the celebration of this year’s Democracy Day (June 12), even as it declared Monday, June 13, a public holiday. The President Muhammadu Buhari administration had in 2018 declared the 12th of June every year as Democracy Day, in honour of the late presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 election, Moshood Abiola. Briefing journalists, yesterday, in Abuja, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, noted that in compliance with the presidential directive, activities lined up for the celebration include a public lecture at the National Mosque, today, Friday, June 10, 2022, by 9:00 a.m. and Jumat prayers on the same date and at the same venue. This will be followed by a Presidential broadcast on Sunday, June 12, by 7:00 a.m., and a church service at the National Christian Centre at 3:00 p.m.Monday, June 13, will feature a Ceremonial Parade, which will begin 9:00 a.m., at the Eagle Square. The minister assured that there would be maximum security during the ceremony, while attendance will be strictly on invitation with full compliance with the COVID-19 protocols.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2022 18:01 UTC
Tinubu pays surprise visit to Osinbajo
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, visited the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Asiwaju had earlier visited the President at his residence in the Presidential Villa and afterwards decided to make a surprise call on the VP. At the time Asiwaju arrived, the VP was meeting with Senator Kabiru Gaya; former Defence Minister, Major General Dan Ali (retd), and other associates. The VP received Tinubu alongside his other guests and they exchanged pleasantries. At the APC presidential primary, which started on Tuesday and was rounded off on Wednesday, Tinubu garnered 1,271 votes to clinch the party’s presidential ticket.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2022 14:33 UTC
Lagos mob sets okadas ablaze over pedestrian’s death
A mob at Jakande Estate, Isolo area of Lagos State, have reportedly set over 20 commercial motorcycles, popularly called okada, ablaze after an accident which killed a pedestrian. Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the pedestrian died on the spot. Hundeyin stated that the death of the pedestrian led an angry mob in the area to set motorcycles which belonged to fleeing riders ablaze after the police rescued the suspect from being lynched. People around decided to lynch the motorcycle rider. “The Lagos State Police Command condemns jungle justice in very strong terms.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2022 12:03 UTC
How Tinubu’s victory at APC convention unsettles Southeast | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The presidential primary of All Progressives Congress (APC) that was concluded on Wednesday afternoon has elicited a mixed grill. While for the aspirants of the Southeast, who lost to him, and indeed, the entire Southeast region, the two-day exercise was a reminder that the alleged marginalisation and injustices against the zone still persisted. This is because, as a party, the APC regarded itself as the symbol of justice and fairness, saying it distanced itself from politics of its rival, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The President’s two-day working visit to Ebonyi State last month provided opportunity for Igbo leaders to meet him, and even present their request for an Igbo president in 2023. Even when they met in Okorocha’s house, they did not come out with a consensus candidate to show that they were serious for an Igbo president.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2022 10:39 UTC
Kaduna confirms terrorists attack, says 32 villagers killed
Kaduna State government on Thursday confirmed the killing of 32 villagers by terrorists who attacked about three villages. “The bandits attacked the first two locations and killed 32 citizens. They then headed into Ungwan Maikori, where they killed one person and burnt some houses,” Kaduna State commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan in a statement. Aruwan, however, denied reports that the terrorists were aided by a helicopter to attack communities and kill villagers. Aruwan said the “bandits stormed the area in large numbers on motorcycles and proceeded to raze several houses, as they attacked and killed locals.
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2022 09:06 UTC
Lagos mob burns 30 okadas, beats motorcyclist for killing pedestrian
There was tension on Thursday when an angry mob burnt over 30 motorcycles on Jakande Estate, Isheri Road, Lagos State, after an okada rider crushed a man to death. PUNCH Metro gathered that the yet-to-be-identified okada rider was plying one way when he rammed into the victim, who was standing by the roadside at First Junction Bus-Stop. During the protest, the mob pounced on the okada rider and was on the verge of lynching him when some policemen rescued him. While some riders attempted retrieving their motorcycles, others, out of fear of being attacked by the mob, abandoned theirs and fled. The police were said to have rushed the injured okada rider to a nearby hospital for treatment when the mob set the abandoned motorcycles ablaze.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2022 08:18 UTC
Brockville Investments secures partnership with chartered economists institute
Brockville Investments, a Lagos based Pan-African Asset Development and Management Firm has secured a partnership with the Institute of Certified Chartered Economists (ICCE), a global economics professional qualification body headquartered in the USA. The ICCE is a professional body for economists with a shared common vision of raising economics professionals through the Chartered Economist program. In the said agreement, Brockville Investment will become ICCE’s strategic partner in Nigeria providing the Chartered Economist designation across the country. Brockville will equally be responsible for providing tuition for learners in Nigeria who enrols into the ICCE’s Chartered Economist program. “In Brockville, we believe our learners will receive professional tuition to help them prepare for their ICCE exams.”Through Brockville, all potential learners from Nigeria will receive various discounts and scholarship opportunities to pursue the Chartered Economist programme of ICCE.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 10, 2022 06:36 UTC
Why more doctors will leave Nigeria to practise abroad | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
But the push factors in Nigeria are majorly three, for doctors and other health workers. I will like to inform you that not just doctors, all health workers are badly paid. You see, everyday, we talk about the health workers going on strike, having issues, have you ever looked at the government to see if they are doing their part? So, don’t just look at the health workers alone, go around our institutions, they are almost in the state of decay. What are your recommendations on budget for health and health financing towards universal health coverage?
Source:The Guardian
June 10, 2022 04:45 UTC
BREAKING: ISWAP behind Ondo attack, says National Security Council
The National Security Council, on Thursday, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this to State House correspondents, shortly after the over three-hour council meeting presided over by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. Aregbesola said the council has made adequate security preparations for the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State. Those who attended the security meeting were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd.). The Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao were also in attendance.
Source:Punch
June 10, 2022 04:08 UTC