Balogun declares for Lagos governorship race
Former Secretary of the Lagos Chapter of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Abdurrazaq Balogun, has joined the gubernatorial race on the platform of Action Alliance (AA). He promised to bring an electoral evolution and equity that would naturally compel the All Progressives Congress (APC) to hand over power to an AA candidate. The gubernatorial aspirant, while unveiling his Lagos Rebirth Agenda, stressed that the ideology does not only cover the election but also entails Lagosians’ needs and how the masses could become more comfortable in the state. He disclosed that the equity in his agenda was basically to bring about a better Lagos that would work for all irrespective of background. The Epe indigene also said that before declaring his intention to contest, a thorough evaluation of Lagos was done and that all that was discovered affecting the state was that the state needed to be restructured to work for all and sundry.
Source:The Guardian
May 16, 2022 03:14 UTC
Igbo group hails Soludo’s visit to Kanu
The Igbo Youths for Positive Change has hailed the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The group described it as a great move aimed at entrenching peace and bringing back the desired security in Anambra and the entire South-East region. Obigwe said the governor’s visit will ensure two things: the release of Kanu from detention and putting an end to the insecurity in Anambra and South-East at large. If you see someone that has a burning desire to entrench peace and security in his state you will know. “His visit to Kanu at the DSS custody is not something that can be taken for granted.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2022 22:53 UTC
FG, resolve the lingering ASUU strike
Only a callous national leadership would sleep soundly or immerse itself in politicking while the tertiary education system is shuttered. ), should personally take charge; summon the leadership of ASUU and other stakeholders and resolve the crisis immediately. Buhari’s appeal last week to ASUU to call off the strike in the interest of the students is not enough. Apparently, they have lost faith in Nigeria’s public education system. For long, many, including this newspaper, had urged ASUU to adopt alternative strategies beyond the destructive strike option.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2022 18:23 UTC
Judiciary and anti-graft campaign | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
It is incumbent that government commits to fully execute the apex court judgment and ensure that the convict refunds the N22.9bn that he misappropriated. Additionally, Justice Abubakar said the plea bargain at the High Court and the ruling of the judge were not only bizarre and embarrassing but also ridiculous and unacceptable. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Yusuf before the FCT High Court in 2016, where he admitted committing the fraud and subsequently entered into a plea bargain with the anti-graft agency. The overall effect is that ordinary Nigerians might see the government’s anti-graft campaign as being on the course, albeit unsteadily. Therefore, there is a need for speedy trials so that the saying in legal parlance that justice delayed is justice denied should not arise.
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2022 16:06 UTC
Jigawa: Governor, Deputy, Emir Shun Osinbajo’s Visit
In what appeared to be a planned motive behind giving Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo’s visit to Jigawa State a blanket blackout, all top government functionaries deserted the state. Osinbanjo was in Dutse to meet with Jigawa APC delegates for a consultative meeting ahead of the forthcoming presidential primary. He continued: “My reason for aspiring for the office of the President is to serve the Nigerian people. This country has everything that is necessary to be great: the talents, resources and we also have the men and women who are able to serve. I am very optimistic that all will be well with our country.”https://guardian.ng/news/jigawa-governor-deputy-emir-shun-vps-visit/Share this: FacebookWhatsAppTwitterPinterestLinkedInEmailTelegramTumblrSkypeRedditPocketPrintLike this: Like Loading...Related
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2022 15:33 UTC
Hackers can now unlock, start vehicle engines wirelessly, NCC alerts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted telecom consumers and members of the public on an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that allows a nearby hacker to unlock vehicles, start their engines wirelessly and make away with the cars. “Multiple researchers disclosed a vulnerability, which is said to be used by a nearby attacker to unlock some Honda and Acura car models and start their engines wirelessly. “In a related advisory, the NCC, based on another detection by CSIRT, wishes to inform the general public about the resurgence of Joker Trojan-Infected Android Apps on Google Play Store. This arose due to the activities of criminals who intentionally download legitimate apps from the Play Store, modify them by embedding the Trojan malware and then upload the app back to the Play Store with a new name,” the statement noted. NCC said the malicious payload is only activated once the apps goes live on the Play Store, which enables the apps to scale through Google’s strict evaluation process.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 15, 2022 15:29 UTC
Why many prominent politicians are defecting to NNPP – Founder | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Dr Boniface Aniebonam, pioneer National Chairman and founder, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has described the gale of defections into the party as “a manifestation of divine intervention toward giving Nigeria the right leadership”. NNPP is going to create a new Nigeria everyone will be proud of,” he told NAN. NAN reports that the political party has attracted leading politicians including Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano governor, defence minister and Ambassador. The Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Zubairu Massu, a member of the APC, joined his colleagues and defected to the NNPP on Friday. Aniebonam said that the NNPP would transform Nigeria from being a consumption nation to a productive state, to address challenges.
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2022 13:09 UTC
How poor pay, limited opportunities frustrate pharmacy graduates in Nigeria
After graduation, a trained pharmacist can choose to be a community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, academic pharmacist, or industrial pharmacist among other options in the pharmaceutical sector. What he was earning as a full-fledged production pharmacist is less than what he even earned as an intern. He also noted that the career prospects in industrial pharmacy are limited compared to other branches of pharmacy, adding that the challenge of working for long hours is also discouraging. Also referred to as industrial pharmacists, production pharmacists make invaluable contributions to the production of quality medicines. They are thus important to the growth of the pharmaceutical manufacturing sub-sector of the pharmaceutical industry in any nation.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2022 11:14 UTC
With Udala project, Eze set to redefine Nigerian music | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Over the years, music, poetry and spoken word have been categorised as performing art alongside theatre. Udala Nation music project, unveiled recently to a select audience in Lagos, is an extension of the popular belief that poetry and music are not separate. Eze, speaking on his new music offering, said blending poetry into songs is at the heart of the new project and part of his desire to find new audiences. Daybreak features tracks such as, I found love, Love song, He say, she say, Dance in the skies, The colour of my skin and My truth. Eze’s love songs are borne out of fusing poetry into love songs to create a melody that is unique.
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2022 11:00 UTC
Don’t stop learning (I)
“ Proverbs 18.15 NLTLife is a learning experience and affords us daily opportunities for learning. We all need to keep learning as no one knows all things and new information and knowledge keeps cropping up every day. And that places us in an upward spiral of growing income and emotional well being.”TO BE CONTINUEDInnovationManagement.seTO BE CONTINUEDFOR ENQUIRIES/COMMENTS PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO charismokola@yahoo.comDONT STOP LEARNING Part 2Last time we began looking at the issue of learning. We can no longer view learning as a one-time event where we attend a college or university, get a degree and are then “done” learning. Don’t stop learning.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 15, 2022 05:14 UTC
Sanwo-Olu pledges succour for vulnerable members of society | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
As HDI Marks 25yrsLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration is poised to provide succour to vulnerable members of the society, stating that his administration intends to take every resident of the state along in its development initiatives. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the 25th anniversary of the Human Development Initiative (HDI) tagged, ‘Impact 25 Initiatives’ held in Alausa, Ikeja. According to her, HDI envisions a society of empowered humans, devoid of social and economic vulnerabilities. It was in the bid to address these concerns and a myriad of other social developmental issues that HDI was conceived in 1996,” she said. One of the beneficiaries of the hearing aid was Fareedat Shonola, a pupil of Ojuwoye Community Primary School, Inclusive Unit, Mushin.
Source:The Guardian
May 15, 2022 03:34 UTC
IPOB declares May 18, 26 sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra has declared May 18 and 26, 2022 as sit-at-home for the people of the South-East. The group said it declared the sit-at-home, being the court dates of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu as part of solidarity. In a statement on Saturday, the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, also dissociated itself from a voice note purportedly announcing different dates, saying that any other date, is not from IPOB. He said, “Our attention has been drawn to a purported voice note ordering Biafrans and residents of Biafraland to sit at home on a date other than May 18. “Like Mazi Nnamdi Kanu said, if you did not hear it on radio Biafra then it is not from IPOB.
Source:Punch
May 15, 2022 00:25 UTC
Entertainment industry will flourish better if govt secures Nigeria —Skinny South Boy
Mubula Mackenzie Udika aka Skinny South Boy has said for the Nigerian entertainment industry to still flourish better and blossom, the Federal Government must be more proactive in securing the country. “I remember always saving my launch money for school just so I could buy CD’s to listen to. My attachment to music is passion driven and that passion inspired me into making music. Actually I express myself better through music.”On the kind of music he makes, he said “I make good music. You have to be consistent in putting out your art and this consistency demands funding.”IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2022 23:39 UTC
BREAKING: Why Malami dumped 2023 governorship ambition
Dr. Umar Gwandu, a Spokesman for the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has explained why his principal decided to dump his governorship ambition. Gwandu said his boss shelved his dream of becoming the next governor of Kebbi State out of patriotism. He said in a statement on Saturday that Malami did not resign as AGF despite attending the valedictory ceremony hosted by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The aide argued that Malami has the right to shelve his governorship ambition, adding that it is a matter of personal conviction and individual rights which didn’t violate any law. He said right-thinking members of the society accord respect to individuals’ right to freedom of choice in matters relating to this.
Source:Punch
May 14, 2022 21:55 UTC
Kaduna bans religious protests, says violators will be prosecuted
The Kaduna State Government, in consultation with security agencies under the umbrella of the Kaduna State Security Council, has placed a ban on protests related to religious activity throughout the state with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued by the commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Saturday. The statement noted that the prohibition becomes imperative in view of moves by some unpatriotic elements to organise a series of for-and-against protests related to a security development in one of the Northern Nigerian States. “Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai who has been briefed on the development has charged security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of this ban against any form of religious protest in the state. Kaduna bans religious protests, says violators will be prosecuted
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2022 15:57 UTC