Colleges of education teachers give FG 21-day strike notice to meet demands
The leadership of Colleges of Education Academic of Staff Union (COEASU), has given a 21 days ultimatum to the Federal government and demands immediate resolution to some cogent issues affecting the country’s colleges of education, failure of which the union will embark on strike. “NEC specifically noted with dismay that the following unacceptable situations remain unaddressed: Dilly-Dallying Posture of Government to Renegotiation of COEASU-FGN 2010 Agreement. “Poor Funding of Colleges of Education and Poor Conditions across State-owned COEs. “After extensive deliberations on the outcome of referendum conducted across Chapters of the Union, NEC resolved to issue Government a 21-day ultimatum beginning Monday 9th May, 2022. Finally, NEC called on well-meaning Nigerians and stakeholders in the tertiary education sector to prevail on Government to urgently take appropriate actions before this ultimatum.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2022 19:46 UTC
Terrorists kill kidnapped Catholic priest
Terrorists have killed a Catholic priest, Reverend Father Joseph Aketeh Bako, who was abducted in Kaduna, recently. The 48-year-old Bako was abducted from his residence, at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Kudenda, Kaduna when Terrorists invaded the area in March. The death of the Catholic Priest was in a Statement by the Chancellor, Christian Okewu Emmanuel. “Most Reverend Matthew Man’Oso Ndagoso, the Archbishop of Kaduna, has since extended his deepest sympathies to his immediate family and the entire Catholic Community of St John’s, Kudenda, and assured them of his fraternal closeness and prayers”, Emmanuel said. Meanwhile, kindly continue to pray for his peaceful repose and for the consolation of the bereaved Christian community in the Archdiocese of Kaduna.”
Source:The Guardian
May 11, 2022 14:40 UTC
Sexual acts: Four Chrisland teachers accused of cover-up get N1.2m bail
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned four teachers of Chrisland Schools, Lagos State, for allegedly covering up sexual acts involving some pupils of the school. PUNCH Metro had reported that the sexual acts which were filmed, occurred during a competition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mother of the female pupil, in a video that went viral on social media, accused the school management of concealing the act. She also accused the school of conducting a pregnancy test on her child without permission. The Lagos State Government and the police later commenced investigation into the case.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2022 12:54 UTC
Revealed: the ‘carbon bombs’ set to trigger catastrophic climate breakdown
The IPCC states carbon emissions must fall by half by 2030 to preserve the chance of a liveable future, yet they show no sign of declining. Experts have been warning since at least 2011 that most of the world’s fossil fuel reserves could not be burned without causing catastrophic global heating. Next, where exactly are the biggest projects around the world, the so-called carbon bombs that would explode the climate? State oil companies lead the Urgewald short-term expansion list, with Qatar Energy, Russia’s Gazprom and Saudi Aramco the top three. But the investment plans of the biggest oil companies are sharply at odds with the goal of halting the climate crisis.
Source:The Guardian
May 11, 2022 12:26 UTC
Court nullifies Malami’s sale of forfeited assets
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Asset Tracing, Recovery and Management Regulations, 2019, for being “an invalid statutory instrument.”All sales and disposals of assets made by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, under the regulations were also nullified by the court. It held that the regulations were “ultra vires the office and powers” of the AGF. The order was made by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa following a suit FHC/L/CS/40/2021 filed by the plaintiff, Incorporated Trustees of HEDA Resource Centre. Malami had in November 2020 set up an inter-ministerial committee for the disposal of forfeited assets, following a directive by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The AGF’s preliminary objection argued by its counsel, Tolu Mokunolu, was dismissed by the Court which granted the nine reliefs sought by the plaintiff.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2022 09:14 UTC
Nigerian paper mills collapse, imports hit N297bn in six months
…country loses N180bn from collapse yearlyNigerian paper mills have collapsed years after privatisation, forcing the economy to depend on imported paper for its needs. Let us forget about what has happened to paper mills and focus on the crisis in the paper sector. Bee Paper is also one of the new companies that have sprung up to replace unfunctional paper mills. The paper industry is a big business, and a number of firms, including newspaper companies, depend on paper for sustenance. Many players say the paper industry collapsed after privatisation in the 2000s as due diligence was not done before selling the paper mills’ assets.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2022 09:02 UTC
ECOWAS rallies members on gas supplies, utilisation as price soars | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
As the geo-politics of crude oil and gas aids soaring prices, Energy Ministers across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), yesterday, converged on Abuja to address gas pipeline infrastructure challenges in the region. At a time Europe and Russia are at loggerheads over gas supply, just as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is reviving the Nigeria – Morocco pipeline project, energy ministers in the region also yesterday said there is an urgent need for leeway on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project. According to him, the region is determined to get to the zenith of projected targets, which are to deepen gas supplies and utilisation within the ECOWAS sub-region. Alluding to the changing socio-political landscape occasioned by the Russian-Ukrainian war, Sylva said the project originated from the ECOWAS Energy Policy and aimed at fostering economic development and promotion of integration among ECOWAS States through cross-border natural gas transportation. WAGPA Director General, Matthew Prempeh committed to the progress so far made in the implementation of the WAGP Project.
Source:The Guardian
May 11, 2022 04:51 UTC
Insurance Policy: IGP restates commitment to enhanced police personnel
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba on Tuesday restated the commitment of the Force to enhanced welfare for Police personnel through robust insurance policies geared towards efficiency, dedication, and improved conditions of service. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, by the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. While declaring the workshop open, the IGP commended the Force Insurance Officer, ACP Uzairu Abdullahi, for his knowledge and professional foresight which has been instrumental in the repositioning of the unit. 295m to families of 40 deceased police officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty. The IGP recently approved the establishment and incorporation of the Nigeria Police Insurance Company (NPIC) to effectively manage the police insurance policies, and maximise the welfare interests of police personnel constantly being exposed to occupational hazards.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2022 03:45 UTC
What you should know about sports betting in Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
In addition, the industry has flowered thanks to broader access to technologies and international gambling sites. They visit offline and online betting sites, communicate, share experiences, and make friends. For example, more and more betting sites follow responsible gambling measures to prevent the development of addiction and underaged players. The more Nigerian bookmakers and gambling sites cooperate with such agencies, the safer the industry becomes. There is a bright future aheadA fast increase in Internet coverage and the number of mobile phones, has boosted the sports betting market in Nigeria and reached $2 billion.
Source:The Guardian
May 10, 2022 22:51 UTC
NGO distributes food items to elderly home
According to the founder, WAELE is committed to helping the elderly and the vulnerable which is part of the organisation’s core mandate. We share food and humanitarian assistance with many families, orphanage homes, and widows’ empowerment. Therefore, I want to emphasise that the agenda on women, peace and security is a top priority for WAELE AFRICA,” Otunba Nahibi added. The founder of Amazing Grace Home for the Elderly, Mrs Ifeanyinwa Mary Obegolu, thanked WAELE for the donation and prayed for the founder, the staff and the management. Details Of South-West APC Leaders Meeting With Presidential AspirantsMORE revelations have emerged about Friday’s meeting held by South-West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with aspirants from the zone, whose main objective, was on how to avert a crisis that will create a fractured party as it prepares for primary on May 30 and 31, Sunday Tribune has reliably gathered…NGO distributes food items to elderly homeNGO distributes food items to elderly home
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 10, 2022 21:47 UTC
How to Protect Yourself from Cybercrime in Nigeria
In fact, Nigeria is the third most targeted country for cybercrime in Africa. With a recent speight of cybercrime cases in the country, we’re going to look at the cybercrime landscape and how you can protect yourself. We’ve already seen that financial cybercrime is on the uptick in Nigeria, so how does this affect your daily life? A new wave of cybercrime is also coming to the world and is hitting Nigeria, too. Take your time onlineOne of the ways cybercriminals will catch you out is by creating a false sense of urgency.
Source:The Guardian
May 10, 2022 16:23 UTC
PUNCH Podcast: Police arrest Lebanese hit-and-run driver, victim undergoes lengthy surgery
In today’s podcast, the focus is on hit-and-run accidents, with particular focus on a young lady, Omotomi Akinsanya, who was run over by a Lebanese, John Greg. As the victim battled for her life in the hospital, there are questions. What can be done to stop these kinds of cases? All rights reserved. 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 10, 2022 15:25 UTC
Officer assaulting civilian withdrawn, under investigation – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service has said that it has withdrawn the officer and the team from the Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, of the service caught assaulting a civilian last week. In a statement on Monday, the National Public Relations Officer, NCS, Timi Bomodi, said that officers were trained to carry out duties with dignity and respect. The statement reads in parts, “The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to a video making the rounds on social media. According to Bomodi, This officer and other members of that team from FOU Zone ‘C’ have since been withdrawn from patrol duties and are currently under administrative investigation at the NCS Zonal Headquarters Zone ‘C’ Port Harcourt. Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have been trained to carry out their duties with dignity and respect, and are expected to display decorum in all their conduct at all times.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2022 15:16 UTC
Terrorists’ explosives, our greatest challenge, says military
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Christopher Musa, has said the greatest challenge by the troops has been the use of Improvised Explosive Devices by terrorists. According to him, the deplorable state of roads in the North East region had enabled terrorists to plant explosives, adding that bad roads were slowing down their operations. He said, “The main challenge we are having now is the IEDs they plant on the way and run away. The government should just help us tar the roads.”Speaking on the increasing population of the terrorists, he said, “I can tell you that over 11,000 fighters have surrendered. This is a strange mentality to increase their population.”He said the terrorists had no permanent base and nowhere to run to due to the various operations being embarked on by the military.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2022 08:40 UTC
Marketers attribute high cost of fuels to exploitation | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
They noted that the petroleum products downstream industry, which is engaged in logistics and distribution, is also suffering the impact of these higher costs. In relation to the rising cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1), the marketers stated that the product, like others, is not produced locally and currently subsidized, going by the comparative prices in neighbouring countries. The Guardian learnt that all the local airlines took off on the morning belt, though with fuel supply the only impediment to seamless operation. “In comparative terms, the aviation industry is already benefiting from government’s intervention when local prices are compared to West African regional prices, despite the deregulated status of aviation fuel. This situation is hardly sustainable given the already humongous N4 Trillion cost of the PMS subsidy”, MOMAN added.
Source:The Guardian
May 10, 2022 05:34 UTC