Russia says U.S. ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by sending rockets to Ukraine
Russia says U.S. ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by sending rockets to UkraineRussia on Wednesday sharply criticised a U.S. decision to supply advanced rocket systems and munitions to Ukraine, warning of an increased risk of direct confrontation with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters: “We believe that the United States is purposefully and diligently adding fuel to the fire.”When asked how Russia would respond if Ukraine used U.S.-supplied rockets to strike Russian territory, Peskov said: “Let’s not talk about worst-case scenarios”. Washington agreed to supply the rockets, which are capable of hitting targets as far away as 80 km (50 miles), after Ukraine gave “assurances” they will not use the missiles to strike inside Russia itself, senior U.S. officials said. Ukrainian officials have been asking allies for longer-range missile systems that can fire a barrage of rockets hundreds of miles away, in the hopes of turning the tide of the war. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…[ICYMI] Lekki Shootings: Why We Lied About Our Presence — General TaiwoRussia says U.S. ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by sending rockets to Ukraine
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2022 14:09 UTC
Lagos int’l airport runway lights collapse, pilots warn FAAN
The approach lights on the runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have gone off, forcing pilots to depend solely on equipment onboard their aircraft to land, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. According to him, the approach lights assist pilots in landing on the runway. Last year, some parts of the runway lights at the MMIA collapsed, forcing British Airways to divert its flight to the Abuja airport. The unserviceable state of the runway lights made it impossible for BA, which flies a large plane, to land at the Lagos airport at night. During the temporary shutdown of the runway, international flights were prevented from landing and taking off from the airport’s international terminal.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2022 12:22 UTC
Bandits kidnap students, travellers, burn vehicles in Kaduna
Some bandits on Tuesday abducted students, travellers along the Birnin Gwari highway, in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was learnt that the hoodlums also burnt eight vehicles in which the students were travelling to write exams for the School of Health Technology, in Makarfi, scheduled to hold at the Kaduna State University in the metropolis. According to the spokesman, those who are not lucky fell into the trap set by the bandits and were subsequently abducted. The statement read, “Scores of travellers and students who were to write examinations for admission into the School of Health, Makarfi affiliated to the Kaduna State University were abducted. “Due to the blockage of the road, some of our students who are to attend entrance exams at School of Health, in Makarfi this morning could not make it, while some of them have been abducted.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2022 11:16 UTC
Chiellini set for ‘beautiful’ end to Italy career at Wembley
Giorgio Chiellini believes it will be “beautiful” to end his international career against Argentina at Wembley on Wednesday after leading Italy to Euro 2020 glory at the London ground last year. Now the Azzurri face the South American continental champions in the inaugural Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday, a match where Chiellini is set to win his 117th and last cap. Italy manager Roberto Mancini is likely to include a number of his Euro 2020 stars in the starting XI for a match he has said represents the “end of a cycle” following the shock failure of the four-time winners to qualify for this year’s World Cup finals in Qatar. Chiellini, asked about ending his international career against Argentina, told UEFA.com: “It’s beautiful. “But then football puts you in front of reality and in reality you can’t rely on your memories.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2022 10:56 UTC
PETER OBI AS ‘THE GUARDIAN’
In his classic work, The Republic, Plato wants politics and democracy to be run by those he calls the experts, the enlightened and the “guardian”. To Plato, politics is not for the unruly populace and creatures of appetite. Presidential aspirant Peter Obi easily fits into the mold of Plato’s guardian. Peter Obi teaches that there is a convergence between politics and morality. Unfortunately the Nigerian democracy is severely challenged from within by corruption, ignorance, apathy, pursuit of selfish interests.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2022 10:30 UTC
Constitutionalism: Decentralisation of police powers in a federal structure | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
This article reviews the constitutional underpinnings of policing powers, reviews the arguments for and against decentralisation, policing models in progressive democratic countries operating federal models, and advances the case for devolution of police powers in Nigeria. The president in both countries heads the executive arm of government at federal level, whilst the governor heads the executive arm at state level in both countries. Also, checks and balances on police powers at state level, are regulated by constitutionally protected rights for individuals’ civil liberties. a constitutional amendment removing Policing powers from the federal exclusive legislative list and affording Governors full powers to run State police forces, whilst working collaboratively, with federal security agencies; 2.) The whole question of policing at State level calls for fresh thinking, demonstrable political will and action now.
Source:The Guardian
June 01, 2022 04:55 UTC
The summit on global coalition against ISIS
As a result of threat due to ever-increasing expansion of terrorists and their nefarious activities, the US deemed it necessary to announce on September 10, 2014, the formation of a broad international coalition to defeat the ISIS. Members of the coalition comprised 85 states and other host of international organisations who joined to offer their quotas of contribution towards dousing the tension. The U.S. emphasises that there is a role for every country to play in degrading and defeating ISIS. The effort to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIS will require reinforcing multiple lines of effort, including preventing the flow of funds and fighters to ISIS, and exposing its true nature. At the birth of the coalition, five mutually reinforcing lines of effort to degrade and defeat ISIS were put forth at an early September 2014 meeting with NATO counterparts.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 01, 2022 02:34 UTC
Bamise: No justice, no peace, family, friends protest in Lagos
The family of the late Bamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old fashion designer allegedly killed by a BRT driver in Lagos, have taken to the street on Tuesday to demand justice for Bamise. If justice is not given to my sister, Lagos State will not know peace.”“I could not give birth through normal labour because of the effect my sister’s death had on me,” she said while addressing Koiki Media. The PUNCH reported that the family of late Bamise had rejected an alleged plan by the Nigeria Police to conduct an autopsy on the body of the deceased. Rather, the family demanded that the police should ensure that the dress the late Bamise wore at the time of her death as well as her mobile phone and other personal belongings were not tampered with. As of the time of filing this report, the protesting families and friends had reached the Office of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, to further table their demands.
Source:Punch
June 01, 2022 00:06 UTC
Biafra Day: Gunmen invade Anambra schools, chase pupils
There is pandemonium as gunmen invaded schools in Onitsha and some parts of the Idemili area of Anambra State, chasing students out of the classrooms. The gunmen were said to also invade markets and public places to chase people away. It was gathered that the gunmen claimed that people should go home saying today is “Biafra Day”. Every May 30 is set aside yearly to celebrate Biafra Day but this year’s edition coincided with the Monday sit-at-home which was observed yesterday. The hoodlums were said to insist that today must be observed as sit-at-home to mark the annual Biafra Day because yesterday was the normal Monday sit-at-home day and not Biafra Day.
Source:Punch
May 31, 2022 22:06 UTC
BT and Ericsson join forces to build 5G private networks
Telecoms company BT and Ericsson (BS: ERICAs) have struck a multi-million-pound partnership to offer private 5G networks to businesses across Britain, enabling them to deploy the Internet of Things and other technologies quickly and securely. Private 5G networks mirror public 5G, but connectivity is limited to a group of devices in a dedicated space, such as a factory, a port or a campus, where 5G’s security and ultra-low latency can be fully utilised in additional services. The partners have already worked together on several major projects incorporating private 5G networks, including Belfast Harbour in Northern Ireland. They have installed a 5G private network across 35 acres of operational port, driving operational efficiencies and optimising processes across transport, logistics, supply chain and shipping, he said. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…[ICYMI] Lekki Shootings: Why We Lied About Our Presence — General TaiwoBT and Ericsson join forces to build 5G private networks
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 31, 2022 21:55 UTC
Addressing leadership challenges will solve all Nigeria’s problem- Adebayo | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
So, it goes down to one thing that we have a leadership problem. Now, if you address that leadership problem, then, you have solved all our problems. You don’t need divine intervention to clean your room if you have a broom. What is your take on rule of law in this country, given that you are a lawyer. So when they say, for example, a certain president is helping the rule of law, you don’t have rule of law, because rule of law is not the party manifesto.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2022 21:44 UTC
Equities market sustains previous day loss, sheds 0.3%
At the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday, equities trading followed the previous day’s stance as its benchmark index closed bearish. This brought both the month-to-date and year-to-date performance of the All-Share Index at 8.05 per cent and 25.57 per cent respectively. The value of traded stocks declined by 98.09 per cent in the session to stand at N3.714 billion as against a value of N194.356 billion recorded in the previous trading session. With regards to the value of traded stocks, MTN Nigeria also took the lead of the top five performers, flanked by Zenith Bank, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, NGX Group and Access Corporation. IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEEquities market sustains… Equities market sustains… Equities market sustains…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 31, 2022 18:57 UTC
Manufacturers’ spending on alternative power soars to N425bn, Discos abandoned
This does not include manufacturers’ expenditure on power coming from electricity distribution companies, popularly known as DisCos. It was gathered that some manufacturers only make use of DisCos in offices but use alternative power sources in the production department. Manufacturers who can afford gas at their own facilities are using it to power their production activities. But in other areas where you do not find gas, people are using other energy sources and some still use DisCos,” he said. He explained that power expenditure of SMEs were becoming very high.
Source:Punch
May 31, 2022 13:40 UTC
NAFDAC nabs businessman for alleged importation of fake drug | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has arrested one Obinna Igbo, for allegedly importing fake malaria drug, Amanta Forte. It was revealed that the accused person sold the fake drugs at Shop E200, Freedom Line, Onitsha Head Bridge Market after importing the same into the country. She said that the officials had raided three pharmaceutical outlets at Bridge Head market in Onitsha; namely Triphon Point Global limited, Emma Medicals Nigeria Limited and Ekeh Mountain Global Ventures Limited. The DG stated that the offending product was found in Triphon Point Global limited, and the product was subsequently evacuated and the shop was placed on hold. According to her, the offences contravened the provisions of Section 1(a) of the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 2004.
Source:The Guardian
May 31, 2022 10:15 UTC
Nigerian villages not attacked by Cameroonian militants –Army
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, dismissed claims that some Nigerian villages were attacked by the militants of Ambazonia, a separatist group in South-West Cameroon. The Nigerian Army said the militants attacked some communities on Sunday but the attack did not happen on Nigerian territory. According to a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, four victims who ran to the Nigerian territory were saved. The statement read, “The Nigerian Army has been notified of a statement insinuating that Nigerian villages were attacked by Cameroonian separatists on 29 May 2022. Four victims of the attack, who crossed over to Nigerian territory were later rescued by our troops and operatives of Nigerian Immigration Services.
Source:Punch
May 31, 2022 08:00 UTC