ASUU sympathises with varsity students over prolonged strike | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has sympathised with University students over the prolonged strike by the Union. He was reacting to the N34 billion released by the federal government for payment of minimum wage consequential adjustment. The ASUU president said the students were not being punished but paying the price to ensure that Nigeria had a good education system. The ASUU president said there was no need to call off the strike when the federal government had not attended to their demands. He, therefore, called on the federal government to do the needful as the N34 billion released was not part of their demands.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2022 03:07 UTC
Sadiq Wali emerges Kano PDP factional gov candidate
The eldest son of Ambassador Aminu Wali, Alhaji Sadiq Wali, has won the factional PDP governorship primaries conducted on Wednesday night. Wali polled 455 to beat other contestants such as the serial governorship contender, Ibrahim El Amin Little, who scored 322 votes to become second in the race. Yusuf Dangwani had 276 votes while Mustapha Getso and Jafa’ar Bello polled 25 votes each. Muhyi Magaji Rimingado and Mu’azu Magaji Dan Sarauniyya have withdrewn from the governorship contest. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Source:Punch
May 27, 2022 00:01 UTC
Officials Lure Peter Obi To Accord Party
Chief Bartho Igwedibia, Chairman Accord Party, Anambra, says the resignation of Mr Peter Obi from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has became a blessing in disguise for smaller parties in the state. Igwedibia, who made the assertion while briefing journalists at the state secretariat of the party on Thursday in Awka, urged Obi to join his party. According to him, the exit of Mr Peter Obi from the PDP is like a thunderbolt to his former party, but a very joyous development to smaller parties like Accord in the state. Igwedibia also used the medium to reaffirm the expulsion of one Innocent Igboekwe from the party. The Accord Party chairman warned the public against dealing with Igboekwe who, according to him, was the state vice chairman of the party before his expulsion.
Source:The Guardian
May 26, 2022 22:31 UTC
Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession
The head of the World Bank has warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause a global recession as the price of food, energy and fertiliser jump. His comments are the latest warning over the rising risk that the world economy may be set to contract. “As we look at the global GDP… it’s hard right now to see how we avoid a recession,” Mr Malpass said, without giving a specific forecast. Last month, the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast for this year by almost a full percentage point, to 3.2%. 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 TaiwoUkraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 26, 2022 21:08 UTC
Bandits kill three Niger PDP delegates
Three delegates meant to have voted during the gubernatorial primaries of the People Democratic party on Wednesday have been killed by bandits. The delegates who are from Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State were killed when they were traveling back to their homes to get a means of identification to enable them to get accredited. The delegates were forced to travel back to get a means of identification after a protest erupted by four of the five aspirants over the authenticity of the delegates’ list. One of the delegates who was an eyewitness Shehu Haruna told journalists that their vehicle ran into the bandits who opened fire on them between Mariga and Tegina and four people lost their lives. “We were returning home to get our means of identification and on the road we ran into bandits who opened fire on our vehicle.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2022 19:33 UTC
Apple Music chart: Don Jazzy hails Wizkid as ‘Overdose’ hits no. 1 in Nigeria – Punch Newspapers
AdsPunch Newspaperspunchng.com © 1971-2020 The Punch newspaperWizkid, Don JazzyPopular Nigerian producer, Micheal Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has appreciated Wizkid and other fans as Mavin Record’s “Overdose” hits the no.1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria chart. Sharing a screenshot from the chart on his Twitter page on Wednesday, the Mavin boss noted that being in the no. Don Jazzy tweeted, “Na Baba God dey run am. Shout out to the Mavin fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Shortly after Don Jazzy announced that the song had reached the no.1 spot, Wizkid also shared an Instagram story with the song in the background.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2022 18:10 UTC
Peseiro proud to coach Eagles, eyes AFCON title
Few weeks after being appointed the new head coach of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro is ready to hit the ground running after stating he hopes to help the Super Eagles win the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time, The PUNCH reports. The 62-year-old Peseiro has joined up with the team as they prepare for the friendly games against Mexico and Ecuador in the United States. Looking beyond the friendly games, Peseiro said he was delighted to have taken up the Eagles job and hoped he would help deliver the fourth AFCON title for Nigeria. It is with great pride and joy that I am the coach of one of the greatest football nations in the world,”the former Real Madrid assistant coach wrote on Twitter. “Commanding the Super Eagles starts with knowing how to respect history, value it and be inspired by its roots.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2022 13:04 UTC
2023: Buhari Men Wooing Jonathan To Join APC – Punch (Pix)
The meeting, it was learnt, preceded a discussion between Jonathan and Mamman Daura, the influential nephew of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The meeting between Jonathan and Adamu, it was learnt, took place at Jonathan’s Abuja home last week and lasted for about four hours. An APC chieftain told The PUNCH that discussions were still ongoing and that the party was open to allowing Jonathan to contest. Also, the national chairman visited Jonathan twice last week. The national chairman had also insisted on Wednesday that the number of aspirants remained 28.https://punchng.com/buharis-men-wooing-jonathan-to-join-apc-source/Share this: FacebookWhatsAppTwitterPinterestLinkedInEmailTelegramTumblrSkypeRedditPocketPrintLike this: Like Loading...Related
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May 26, 2022 08:26 UTC
Monkeypox can be contracted sexually, but not confirmed as STI — NCDC boss
THE director-general, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, says although sexual contact is a possible means by which individuals can contract monkeypox, the disease is yet to be confirmed as a sexually transmitted infection. Meanwhile, Professor Oyewale Tomori said Nigeria needs to sequence all monkeypox cases in Nigeria to better understand the disease in the country and to influence subsequent steps the government needs to take. And the sequencing shows that the origin is from Nigeria but the spread is not by Nigerians but their people over there. So, something must have happened with the current monkeypox virus. So, we need to quickly sequence the cases we had in Nigeria.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 26, 2022 07:29 UTC
UPDATED: Peter Obi dumps PDP, withdraws from presidential primary
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has dumped the party. In a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, titled ‘Resignation From Peoples Democratic and Withdrawal From the Presidential Contest’, the former governor said he was happy to have contributed to the nation-building efforts of the country through the PDP. The letter partly read, “I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, which was conveyed to the Chairman of Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha LGA, Anambra, effective Friday, May 20, 2022. “Consequently, I am by this letter informing you of my withdrawal from the PDP Presidential Primaries“It has been a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through our party. Unfortunately, recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.”Obi thanked the National Chairman of the party for his leadership and wished him well in the service of the country.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2022 04:41 UTC
‘Cure’ for hypertension, related complications | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Eating within a strict time window, known as intermittent fasting diet, has become one of the hottest fitness fads in recent years. Meanwhile, researchers investigated how low carb diets reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice. Finally, the researchers collected blood samples from 41 patients with CRC to assess the link between blood levels of BHB and Hopx levels. They found that BHB levels correlated positively with Hopx levels and negatively with cell cycle progression. “In other words, do BHB levels need to be elevated continuously?
Source:The Guardian
May 26, 2022 04:34 UTC
Mourinho’s Roma win inaugural Europa Conference League
Nicolo Zaniolo won Roma their first-ever major European trophy on Wednesday with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final. “It was a real struggle but I’m really happy,” Zaniolo said to Sky. But they remained solid in the face of Dutch dominance and brought joy to one of Europe’s most passionate and success-starved fan bases. Over 50,000 fans packed the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital to watch their team make a little piece of history in Albania. For 1970 European champions Feyenoord it was their first-ever defeat in a European final as well as being the first loss in the competition for Arne Slot’s team.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2022 03:31 UTC
Your thoughts become things | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
It is said that approximately 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts go through our minds daily and 30% of these thoughts cover our general daily activities while 75% of the rest of our thoughts are negative, disempowering and limiting thoughts. I will never ask you to simply become a positive thinker. “Becoming” a positive thinker is a rich goal. And, if you have a mind coach and some practical steps, all you need is the commitment and you will arrive at your destination. Here are 5 practical steps to a New World.
Source:The Guardian
May 26, 2022 03:17 UTC
Soludo declares 6pm to 6am curfew in 8 LGAs over gunmen attacks
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, addressed the people of Anambra State and declared curfew in eight local government areas of the state. He said curfew will commence from Friday, May 26, 2022, the affected LGAs are; Aguata, Ihiala, Ekwusigo, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government areas and the measure is until further notice. Viral Voice Note On WhatsApp Billing FalseClaim: A viral WhatsApp voice note, purportedly made by the director and CEO of WhatsApp, claims users will have to start paying for WhatsApp services. Verdict: The viral WhatsApp voice note claim is a hoax. Soludo declares 6pm to 6am curfew in 8 LGAs over gunmen attacks
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 25, 2022 21:10 UTC
Local stock market reverse losses, as ASI gains 1.24%
Bears’ camp maintained dominance over the market breadth with 47 counters inthe losers’chart pitted against 11 counters in the gainers’ chart. Chams gained 9.52 per cent to become the best performing stock in the session. Value of those traded stocks dipped by 52.25 per cent in the session to stand at N4.234 billion as against a value of N8.867 billion recorded in the previous trading session. UACN dominated the volume charts as the top traded stock by volume for the trading session. IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNELocal stock market reverse losses… Local stock market reverse losses… Local stock market reverse losses…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 25, 2022 18:26 UTC