US presidential election: Fear of post-election unrest as tensions rise
There are growing fears about potential unrest in the days following the declaration of the result of the United States highly contentious presidential election. To mitigate the risk of unrest, Washington D.C. and several key swing states ramped up security measures in anticipation of election night and beyond. Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police, are preparing for potential protests, particularly near government buildings like the U.S. Capitol, White House, and federal courts. “We are preparing for a peaceful process, but we are also aware of the potential for unrest,” said Bowser at a recent press briefing. However, the nation is hoping that whoever wins the election that the long-standing tradition of peaceful transitions of power will hold.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 05, 2024 19:34 UTC
Police Service Commission boss condemns presentation of suspects in chains
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Hashimu Argungu, has expressed concern over the presentation of suspects in chains and neglect of crime victims by law enforcement agencies. He said the PSC boss spoke during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), Tony Ojukwu. The PSC chairman said extra-judicial killings, illegal arrests, searching and detention, and sexual abuses were some of the issues haunting the nation’s human rights record. Mr Ani said Mr Ojukwu told the visiting delegation that the National Human Rights Commission was building a digital platform for processing human rights cases. Mr Ojukwu appealed to the PSC chairman to partner with his commission to give the nation something to cheer.
Source:The Guardian
November 05, 2024 18:47 UTC
US election: Hindus leader in India pray for Harris’ victory
Hindu worshippers of Anushanath’s Anukragni Organisation led by Ballu in southern India gathered on Monday to pray for Kamala Harris’ victory, joining others around the world who were closely watching the U.S. election. In a video uploaded by Reuters and ANI News showed banners featuring Harris’ face displayed alongside Hindu idols, with priests offering prayers and showering the idols with flower petals. Ballu said, “Our Indian as well as Tamil ancestral leader, Kamala Harris, is going to participate in the presidential election. Her mother, who hails from Tamil Nadu, moved to the U.S. to pursue a doctoral program. Reflecting on her childhood, Harris has shared memories of visiting her grandfather in Chennai, emphasising the strong connections she maintains with her Indian roots. ]
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 05, 2024 15:57 UTC
Fuel crisis: Protesters demand resignation of Mele Kyari in Abuja
Hundreds of activists took to the three Arms Zone in Abuja on Tuesday to demand the resignation of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), citing the current hardship occasioned by fuel crisis. The protesters under the auspices of the APC Solidarity and Development Forum, comprising youths and civil society organizations, decried the skyrocketing fuel prices, endless fuel queues, and economic hardship plaguing the nation. Tajudeen Abbas, the conveners Comrade Kabir Matazu and Danielsi Momoh said the ongoing fuel scarcity has revealed a systemic failure in leadership and operational oversight within NNPCL. Despite assurances of resolving fuel scarcity, they lamented the situation remains dire, causing untold hardship to Nigerians. The protesters criticized Kyari’s management for failing to operationalize local refineries, despite the Federal Government’s $4 billion investment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 05, 2024 15:48 UTC
The economy is voters’ No. 1 issue — and Trump’s record is his knock-out punch
If you listen to the media or to Nobel prize-winning economists in their ivory towers, the US economy is marvelous. But the only verdict on the economy that matters will come from voters on Tuesday. Hispanic Americans fared even worse in the Biden-Harris economy. Many reasons other than the economy — national security, crime, abortion, the environment, personality — may spur voters to choose Trump or Harris. But our analysis shows that if Americans opt for Harris on Election Day, they may be voting to make themselves poorer.
Source:Punch
November 05, 2024 14:16 UTC
Some African countries have eliminated malaria. Can Nigeria do so?
In spite of global advances in the fight against malaria, Nigeria continues to grapple with this leading killer disease. With a tropical climate and a vast population, Nigeria carries a disproportionate portion of the global malaria burden. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria accounted for nearly 30 per cent of global malaria cases and an estimated 194,000 deaths annually as of 2021. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, recently called for a review of Nigeria’s malaria strategies. During a visit by Malaria Alliance partners, RBM Malaria Partnership, and the WHO Global Malaria Programme, Mr Pate acknowledged that in spite of over 70 years of efforts, Nigeria still struggles with a high malaria burden.
Source:The Guardian
November 05, 2024 13:46 UTC
FULL LIST: Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online. Leading the list is Kenya, where people spend the most time on social media, at 3 hours and 43 minutes daily. Nigeria’s average of 3 hours and 23 minutes places it just behind these countries in social media engagement. Other countries with high social media usage include Colombia (3:22), Chile (3:11), and Indonesia (3:11). Among European nations, Portugal (2:23), Romania (2:20), and Italy (2:17) rank lower on the list, indicating that social media usage varies significantly by region.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2024 17:42 UTC
Hardship: Abuja protesters call for resignation of oil sector leaders
The grievances of the protesters stemmed from skyrocketing fuel prices and the never-ending queues, which they argued have driven inflation and plunged millions of Nigerians into poverty. They called for full deregulation in the oil sector to ensure transparency, competition, and fairer fuel pricing. Highlighting the impact of the fuel crisis on the economy, protesters cited inflation surpassing 24% and a 200% rise in fuel prices, factors they say are deepening poverty across the country. “Today, we call for the immediate resignation of the current leadership in the country’s oil sector. “Under their watch, we have seen fuel prices skyrocket without consultation or consideration of the devastating impact on the people.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 04, 2024 17:42 UTC
In defence of nepotism
If Balewa were to come back from the dead today and is asked to pick his army chief, would he still go for Ironsi? He was wide awake, mixing his nationalist broth with condiments of small nepotism here, a little of altruism there. In her review of Adam Bellow’s ‘In Praise of Nepotism: A Natural History’, Joanne B. Ciulla says “nepotism was very much on the minds of America’s founding fathers. But that cautious beginning notwithstanding, America has evolved to mint its own brand of ‘safe’ nepotism. In all these nepotism matters, the peace of the country and the happiness of the people are the casualties.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 04, 2024 17:35 UTC
Not Much Punch, Fizz in BB3
Marketed and packaged as a “horror-comedy” after the stupendous response to the ‘Stree’ franchise, it lacks the punch of the former and the fizz of the latter. Interestingly, the coming together of Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit Nene has not got the marketing space it deserves. Madhuri has been with Aishwarya, Juhi, Karishma, Shabana and is now with Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan has a very small role in her return vehicle with the franchise. The support cast is a good ensemble including the likes of Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Misra, Denzil Smith but none have roles worth mentioning.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2024 14:32 UTC
Tinubu must mitigate hardships arising from petrol price hikes
The latest increase signals a 570 percent increase in petrol prices since President Tinubu’s “subsidy is gone” proclamation on May 29, 2023, when the petrol price was N185 per litre and a dollar was N460. The irony of the fuel subsidy removal and price hikes, coming with the commencement of local petrol refining by Dangote Refining and Petrochemical Company, is not lost on Nigerians. Indeed, the expectations of lower petrol prices, especially with the crude-for-naira sales arrangement for local refiners have quickly evaporated. This means that rising domestic fuel prices negate any global price relief. The implications of petrol price hikes in Nigeria are universal.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2024 09:01 UTC
Gov Inuwa stresses synergy for cybersecurity among anti-corruption agencies
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, stressed the need for synergy among all relevant anti-corruption stakeholders in the fight against corruption and corrupt practices, particularly cybercrime in the country. The governor was speaking when he participated in the National Cybercrime Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to journalists after the event, Inuwa Yahaya emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating the growing threat of cybercrime. He also commended the EFCC for organizing the National Cybercrime Summit, recognizing the event as a timely initiative toward addressing the growing challenge of cybercrime. The governor emphasized the importance of multi-level cooperation, including leveraging technology and youth involvement, to promote positive alternatives to cyber activities.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 23, 2024 01:49 UTC
Reps: Bill seeking creation of Ibadan state, one other from ‘old Oyo’ passes second reading
The bill which seeks to create the New Oyo State with Oyo town as the Capital City from Oyo State scaled through second Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday. “The then National Assembly in 1983 successfully passed a motion on the creation of New Oyo State with Oyo Town as its Capital. “Oyo metropolis was also the divisional headquarters of Oyo division and the District Headquarters of Oyo District. The Erelu Dam in Oyo metropolis supplies water to the four Local Government Areas in Oyo zones as second largest water reservoir in the present Oyo state. There are 14 functional branches of Ministries, Parastatals and Agencies of present Oyo State Government in Oyo metropolis which could be effectively used as take-off officers for the proposed new Oyo State.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 23:10 UTC
INEC commissioner warns political stakeholders against attacking officials
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, on Tuesday, warned political stakeholders to stop attacking INEC officials without committing infractions or breaking electoral laws. The resident Electoral commissioner who dropped the warning while speaking at the OSUN, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),2024, press week held in Osogbo, maintained that the current trend of personal attacks on INEC officials by political stakeholders is counterproductive. “The political stakeholders should shift their attention from thinking that they can rubbish officials of the commission, perhaps thinking that by doing that, they will have their way is not the way it should be. “This approach is misguided and the stakeholders should focus on monitoring the commission’s activities, modalities, and officials conduct instead”. According to Adefila, vote buying remains a persistent issue in the country’s electoral process, undermining the integrity of democracy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 20:33 UTC
Reps promise prudent defence resource management
The House of Representatives Committee on Defense, says it will ensure effective utilization of resources allocated to military colleges and institutions. The institutions are: the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA); Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji. He said the visit was an important part of the process, and expressed readiness to work closely to ensure that Armed Forces were fully equipped to face the challenges ahead. READ ALSO:Pro-masses bills stall at NASS as political motions get priorityHe said that far reaching decisions had been made to move the three institutes and and the Armed Forces forward. NAN reports that members of the committee toured facilities at the NDA and DICON factory.
Source:The Guardian
October 22, 2024 17:00 UTC