ASUU and the limits of messianic complex
Due to its privileged pedestal, ASUU sees the problem of the Nigerian university system clearer and, expectedly, differently. In a stance that is apparently inspired by the messianic complex, ASUU considers its prescriptions the only panacea to the problem of public university education, and its means, the strike, irreproachable. Welfare, which ASUU considers secondary to its messianic mission, is now central to the many concerns of the muted ASUU members, those whose views do not find expression in local congress resolutions. However, it now appears that lecturers have become weary of the hopelessness that results from every episode of ASUU strike. As long as its ideology appears favourable to keeping university lecturers in poverty, ASUU itself will remain an ineffectual union.
Source:The Guardian
May 09, 2022 09:13 UTC
Enugu police arrest herbalist, two others over kidnapping
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested an herbalist and two others over alleged kidnapping in the state. The suspects were said to have kidnapped one Amaechi Oguama on October 20, 2021 and collected a ransom of N10m from his family without releasing the victim. He said the suspects, who hail from Akpugo in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, were members of a criminal gang that specialised in kidnapping. The PPRO disclosed that the command had earlier arrested three other members of the gang who were remanded in the Enugu Maximum Custodial Centre. He said, “The newly arrested suspects confessed to have been actively involved in the kidnapping of the said victim and the receipt of ransom of over N10m by the criminal gang.
Source:Punch
May 09, 2022 08:55 UTC
Planned operations’ shutdown to protect passengers – Airline operators
Airline operators in the country have clarified that they are not embarking on strike but suspending operations from Monday (tomorrow) in their bid to protect passengers. The operators explained that the hike in the price of aviation fuel, which they described as “totally unsustainable” necessitated the need to suspend operations. This is totally unsustainable. “Airline operators are patriotic citizens and we are doing all we can to protect the flying public contrary to whatsome subjective schools of thought might suggest. This is totally unsustainable.
Source:Punch
May 09, 2022 03:10 UTC
Designer Mai Atafo to host first AMVCA runway show
Fashion designer, Mai Atafo, is set to host the first ever Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards runway show slated for Sunday evening. He will be joined by show host, Miz Vick, to anchor the event, which marks day two of the eight-day event slated for this year’s AMVCA. The event began on Saturday night with the opening gala which flagged off the series of activities preceding the award night slated for Saturday, May 14, 2022. The show will feature a competition for nine budding fashion designers who have been mentored by leading designers like Mai Atafo, Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi and Adebayo Oke-Lawal. For this edition, Africa Magic in association is acknowledging the authentic African fashion and its role in the growth of the African film and TV Industry.
Source:Punch
May 08, 2022 21:32 UTC
Airlines operators suspend planned services withdrawal | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have called off its planned withdrawal of services over an astronomical rise in aviation fuel. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the operators and made available to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. The airlines said they would start a fresh round of dialogue with the government with the hope of reaching an amicable and lasting solution. This includes Alhaji Shehu Wada, Executive Director, Max Air; Dr Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines; Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood, CEO, Aero Contractors; Alhaji Faisal Abdulmunaf, MD, Azman Air and Mr Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 20:04 UTC
More than 40 migrants drown off Western Sahara | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
At least 44 migrants drowned on Sunday when their boat capsized off the coast of Western Sahara, migrant aid agency Caminando Fronteras said. There was no immediate confirmation from authorities in Morocco, which sees disputed Western Sahara as an integral part of the North African kingdom. On Friday, Morocco and Spain said in a joint statement they were committed to strengthening cooperation on irregular migration. According to the Spanish interior ministry, more than 40,000 migrants arrived in the country by sea in 2021. That same year, according to Caminando Fronteras, 4,404 migrants died or went missing as they tried to reach Spain.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 19:24 UTC
Airline operators withdraw planned shutdown
Following series of pleas from key players including the Federal Government to the domestic airlines not to shut down their operations on Monday over hike in aviation fuel and other challenges, the operators have rescinded its earlier planIn a short statement issued by the umbrella body of the operators, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) issued and by the Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, and six other airlines, the operators attributed their decision to shut down to what they called intervention from the top government level and the interest of the national economy and security. “We have also reached this decision with the highest consideration for our esteemed customers who have been faced with uncertainty over the last few days and to enable them to have access to travel to their various destinations for the time being during the period of discussions with relevant authorities. FAITH ADEOYE reports. If you want to keep your job and excel in your career, you need to do as I say,” Janet Abegunde’s boss said to her one fateful day. Miss Abegunde, a 24-year-old accountant who had just gotten her first job in one of the new generation banks, said she fell into depression after her boss sexually harassed her.Airline operators withdraw planned shutdownAirline operators withdraw planned shutdown
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 08, 2022 18:42 UTC
Fuel pump price jumps by 91% in six years –Report
The cost of fuel pump increased from N87 per litre as of December 2015 to N165.77 by December 2021, showing an increase of 90.54 per cent. This is according to the Fuel Pump Price Per Litre – Average (PMS) data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. In 2021, the NNPC said fuel subsidy gulped N1.43tn, although there was no record for under-recovery in January. This means that the cost of fuel subsidy rose by 365.92 per cent within the six-year period. According to the oil firm, fuel subsidy gulped N210.38bn, N219.78bn, and N245.77bn in January, February, and March 2022 respectively.
Source:Punch
May 08, 2022 15:31 UTC
Gunmen kill 48 in northwest Nigeria attacks: local official | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Gunmen killed at least 48 people in attacks on three villages in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state, a local official and residents said Sunday. Dozens of gunmen on motorcycles entered the three villages in coordinated attacks, shooting people as they tried to flee, Suleiman said. The worst hit was Damri where the gunmen killed 32 people, Suleiman told AFP, including patients at a hospital. In early January, gunmen killed more than 200 people in Zamfara state. According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), bandits killed 2,600 civilians in 2021, an increase of 250 percent from 2020.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 15:15 UTC
Gunmen shoot popular photographer dead in Delta
A popular photographer in Sapele area of Delta State, simply identified as Mr Sunny White, has been reportedly shot dead. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident happened on Friday at his wife’s store on Otomewo Road by Oboscah Lane. An eyewitness said the killers of the photographer came in a numberless ash colour Toyota Corolla car and shot him while he was relaxing at the shop with his kids. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Bright Edafe, stated that the killing was not reported to the command. He said, “The matter was not reported to the command, though there was a cult clash in the community.”Copyright PUNCH.
Source:Punch
May 08, 2022 14:02 UTC
Nine notorious kidnappers arrested, victims rescued in Imo
The operatives of Imo State Police Command have arrested nine notorious kidnappers which include a 37 years Obinna Onuoha and Igbokwe Joseph both natives of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. He said that the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on receipt of the incident immediately swung into action that revealed credible information about the location of the criminals’ hideout in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State. The police operatives immediately stormed the kidnappers’ den and arrested the two suspect, gallantly rescuing the victims held in captive unhurt. He said that the victims have since being reunited with their family members and aggressive manhunt is on to arrest the remaining members of the syndicate at large. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 08, 2022 10:38 UTC
Nigeria to manufacture rice wine soon, stop importation | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Plans are underway by stakeholders in the rice production value chain to begin the manufacturing of rice wine, the National Secretary, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Dr Livinus Nwangwa has said. There is rice wine, and rice cake amongst other products. Rice wine goes through the same fermentation process wheat, sorghum and malt go through to make wine. What we see now is that foreigners buy our rice and repackage into foreign bags as ‘foreign rice’. Most of the imported rice in our markets are locally produced but re-bagged and rebranded as foreign rice.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 10:30 UTC
Alcaraz becomes first player to beat Nadal, Djokovic in same competition
Carlos Alcaraz believes the sky is the limit after becoming the first player to beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the same tournament on clay as he stormed into the Madrid Open final on Saturday. He is the youngest player to beat a world number one in 17 years. A calm and collected Alcaraz kicked off the match against Djokovic with a service break, thanks to a well-timed cross-court backhand passing shot. The world number one fell during the next game and needed some medical attention for a wound on his right hand. Two more break points came and went for Alcaraz on his opponent’s serve as Djokovic battled to hold for 3-3.
Source:Punch
May 08, 2022 09:36 UTC
2023: Ezekwesili tells Emefiele to resign, stop embarrassing Nigeria
Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to resign and stop embarrassing Nigeria. Mrs Ezekwesili’s reaction followed reports that Mr Emefiele picked the All Progressives Congress N100 million presidential nomination and expression of interest form on Friday in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Stop.”The former minister also alleged that Mr Emefiele handed over the apex bank’s control to the president since he assumed office. On Friday, many Nigerians called on the CBN governor to resign or be sacked by the president. In a statement he personally signed on Friday, Mr Akeredolu asked the president to fire Emefiele if he refused to voluntarily resign.
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 09:32 UTC
Javi Aznarez: Happy 96th birthday David Attenborough – cartoon
Today is David Attenborough’s 96th birthday. This cartoon, based on dialogue from Attenborough’s appearance on Jarvis Cocker’s Sunday Service in 2013, is by Barcelona-based illustrator Javi Aznarez. Aznarez provided illustrations for Wes Anderson’s latest film, The French Dispatch, and illustrated this music video
Source:The Guardian
May 08, 2022 07:02 UTC