I was racially abused for defending Iwobi – Kelechi Anyikude
Some guys on Arsenal Fans TV did but I never said one bad word about Wenger and that’s why anytime I run into him it’s always cordial. Watford for instance, I just didn’t think they utilised the Nigerian players at their disposal. I think Arsenal can spend this summer. I started doing my interviews on Arsenal Fans TV I saw it as an opportunity to start celebrating my culture. In protecting some Nigerian players, especially Iwobi; I got abused severally even racially.
Source:Punch
May 14, 2022 11:18 UTC
Access corp begins operation to transform financial services sector | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Access Holdings Plc, trading as Access Corporation, yesterday, announced its start of operations with initial portfolio companies and its future strategy. Speaking on its debut, the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Corporation, Herbert Wigwe, said: “Many of you would have heard us talk about Access Corporation earlier this year. We have set our sights on and delivered ambitious plans to transform the African financial services sector over the last 20 years. These businesses, when combined, would position Access Corporation to provide banking services, including intra- and inter-Africa trade, consumer lending, payments services and insurance services to our customers, thereby improving wealth diversification and preservation,” he added. Access Corporation will be a driving force in the ongoing digital revolution to the benefit of our stakeholders.
Source:The Guardian
May 14, 2022 09:51 UTC
Ex-IGP’s son defends killing of blasphemers
Captain Jamil Abubakar, the son of a former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has defended the killing of blasphemers. Jamil, who is an experienced pilot and President of JMD Foundation, a non-profit organisation, said this in a tweet on Friday night. The pilot argued that all religions frown at blasphemy and warned people to respect the beliefs of others. Respect people’s religion. 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 14, 2022 09:29 UTC
It is illegal, unconstitutional for Malami, Ngige to withdraw resignation letters —Falana
Constitutional lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has faulted the withdrawal of resignation letters by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AbubakarMalami, SAN and his Labour and Productivity counterpart, Dr Chris Ngige. Ngige said this in a statement he signed and issued to newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Malami was also reported to have rescinded his decision to contest for Kebbi State governorship in other for him to remain in office as Minister of Justice. The former Ministers are Rotimi Amaechi, Godswill Akpabio, Ogbonnaya Onu, Timipre Sylva, Chris Ngige, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Uche Ogah, Pauline Tallen and Chief Tayo Alasoadura. “In a farewell meeting held with the former Ministers on Friday, May 13, 2022, President Buhari thanked them for serving the nation sacrificially, ”with dignity and honour”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2022 07:33 UTC
Nigeria to partner Switzerland in digital education
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mrs Monilola Udoh has said that Nigeria is ready to partner with Switzerland in digital education through Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Permanent Secretary stated that Nigeria has a long history of developing digitalized education, noting that with careful collaboration with other countries, the nation can achieve its desired goal. She reiterated that digital education will ensure skills acquisition, wealth creation and job opportunities for our team youths. To this end, she assured the delegation of the Ministry’s commitment to collaborate with Nigerians and Switzerland in digital education as it will help people to access networks and internet. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Nigeria to Partner Switzerland Nigeria to Partner Switzerland
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2022 05:30 UTC
Folake Edun, female CEO disrupting secure-tech industry | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Having observed a trend in rising trade, tourism, and foreign investment in Africa, Folake Edun, co-founder Towntalk is passionate about creating sustainable solutions to address the impact of insecurity on businesses in the continent. Edun teamed up with Disun Vera-Cruz and Dr. Tomiwa Erinosho to start Towntalk with a mission to build Africa’s most robust security intelligence and response infrastructure. Edun explained that the company has helped the community and business owners in Nigeria at the peak of the pandemic. “Towntalk gathered data when security and safety were on people’s minds at the height of COVID-19”. To do this, she mentors young women and has modeled her company to be 70 per cent women-driven.
Source:The Guardian
May 14, 2022 04:29 UTC
How regular hand washing saves children from pneumonia —Experts
Disease-causing germs from different sources, sometimes account for many diseases in children, including diarrhoea and pneumonia. Acute respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, are another leading cause of death in children under the age of five. Dr Olufunmilola Makanjuola, University College Hospital’s infection control team lead, said that pneumonia is an infection transmitted by respiratory droplets. Over 90 per cent of diseases like typhoid fever, diarrhoea and intestinal worms are contracted from dirty surfaces and unclean hands by individuals, including children. A clean hand is only achieved by washing with soap and water,” said Mrs Adebimpe Gbaja, UCH’s Infection control nurse.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 14, 2022 03:47 UTC
Why your children should know their native language | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Having your child speak his native language gives them a proper identity and helps them stand out. “In my opinion, children should be grounded in their heritage early on as it will help them navigate life better as adults. “The core of every culture is undeniably language; it helps people understand their cultural thought process. The instant gratification of course propels them to keep going and presents an opportunity for parents, and guardians, to patiently nurture their child’s budding fluency in Igbo or their respective native language. Start with teaching them their core language in parallel with exposing them to the native food, clothing, and music.
Source:The Guardian
May 14, 2022 02:44 UTC
I’ll choose woman as running mate, says Anyim
Former President of the Senate and presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, Anyim Pius Anyim, has stated that he would choose a woman as his vice president, ahead of the upcoming 2023 elections. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, the former Senate President noted that PDP has always encouraged the participation of women in politics. “I will choose a woman as my vice president if I have my way,” Anyim said. The former NWC of the PDP who met with Anyim for an interactive session in his office was led by Kema Chikwe. Anyim talked about his unique roles both as president of the Senate and Secretary to the Government of the Federation as his distinguishing factors.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2022 23:05 UTC
Strike: Soldiers attempt running over protesters in Ibadan
Students protesting against strike action of the Academic Staff Union Universities on Friday, in Ibadan, had a face-off with a team of the Nigerian Army who, in a bid to force their way through blockage by the students, almost ran them over with their vehicle. The video obtained by The PUNCH showed protesting students almost falling off as the military vehicle attempted to advance through them. One of the students, identified simply as Lolo, who narrated the incident to our correspondent, said, “the police had already blocked major roads because of the protest too, so we also barricaded our side, but the soldiers just came, suddenly came down with a gun. “He even cocked his gun as if he was going to shoot, and everybody was surprised. 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 13, 2022 22:16 UTC
Inside the world of Nigeria’s deadly money ritualists where human parts are traded like commodities (1)
Oladipupo said the two in high demand were ‘Osole Gbigbona,’ which required human parts, and ‘Osole Tutu,’ the one prepared with animal parts. Surprising ease of obtaining human partsBefore taking his leave, pretending to be worried, our correspondent asked the herbalist how he intended to source the human parts required for the money ritual. “I will charge N95,000 for the one that needs human parts. The herbalist explained that the deposit would be used to buy the human parts and other items needed to perform a particular sacrifice. However, the money ritual came with a clause – no physical meeting between him and our correspondent until the charm is ready.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2022 19:16 UTC
Jonathan Submits APC Forms Friday, Emefiele Shuns Resignation Calls – Punch
Before the presidential directive, the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, had tendered his resignation. On Thursday, the President extended the resignation order to other appointees, including Emefiele. He however said the decision to quit would be left to the President and Emefiele. However, instead of proceeding with the case of the CBN Governor, two lawyers stood up to announce appearances for their clients. He said those who had collected forms to run for the Office of the President, that it was advisable that they tendered their resignation.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2022 14:19 UTC
Three soldiers arrested for colluding with terrorists in Zamfara
No fewer than three soldiers have been arrested for collaborating with terrorists in Zamfara State. While one was arrested for selling ammunition at N100, 000 each, two others were nabbed for collaborating with terrorists. A military source told our correspondent that the soldier selling ammunition confessed to the offence after being arrested. The source said, “There was a case of missing ammunition at Forward Operations Base in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Two were collaborating with the bandits, and one was arrested for selling ammunition to them.
Source:Punch
May 13, 2022 09:53 UTC
ATM 2022: ‘Welcome to the World’ wins $500,000 inaugural ATM Draper-Aladdin startup competition
Welcome to the World’ has won the maiden edition of ATMDraper-Aladdin Startup Competition, which saw a selection of the region’s most innovative travel and tourism start-ups deliver pitches on the ATM Travel Tech Stage for the chance to secure up to $500,000. ‘Welcome to the World’ aims to solve the problem of high rates of commission charged by online travel agencies (OTA). The investment gained as part of the first ever ATM Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition follows $264,000 already secured as part of the firm’s pre-seed round. After taking first place at the ATM Draper-Aladdin Startup Competition, ‘Welcome to the World’ will now have the opportunity to compete for a further $500,000 of investment as part of hit TV show, Meet the Drapers. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Welcome to the World Welcome to the World
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 13, 2022 06:28 UTC
Troops begin rescue operation for missing commanding officer in Taraba – Nigerian Army
The army on Wednesday said troops of 93 Battalion have begun a search and rescue mission for the commander of the unit who went missing in action. The incident happened while the soldiers were responding to an attack on Tati community, in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, the army said. Mr Nwachukwu, a Brigadier General, said “while in pursuit of the bandits, troops fell into an ambush staged by the criminals. “Troops are currently in pursuit of the bandits and will leave no stone unturned in the ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing personnel. “The good people of Taraba State are enjoined to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement to security agencies,” the army authority appealed to Taraba residents.
Source:The Guardian
May 13, 2022 05:40 UTC