Army probes visual footage of protesting soldiers in Sokoto
The Army Headquarters has announced investigation into a viral footage showing soldiers protesting at the 8 Division Garrison detention facility in Sokoto. The footage, circulating on social media, depicts personnel held in custody expressing grievances. In a statement signed Saturday by Onyema Nwachukwu, Major General Director Army Public Relations, the Army regretted the incident adding that it would not condone the soldiers’ behaviour, which constitutes mutiny and misconduct. According to the report, the Chief of Army Staff has ordered a probe to determine if the incident is isolated or widespread in similar facilities. “While the Service is mindful of its subjective oversight engagements by statutory bodies, it remains primarily a responsible, self-regulating professional body.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2024 14:18 UTC
‘The more I put money in my business, the more unprofitable it is’
“I had to leave Ekpan and my business because of the incessant crisis in the community. My husband is very old and he has retired, so this business is what we are using to sustain ourselves. But the business is tiring with the increase of prices of things in the market,” she lamented. I put money into this business every month, but it seems the more I am putting money, the more unprofitable it is becoming because of the increase in prices of every commodity in the market. “As a trader, what I spend is more than what I make from my business.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 11, 2024 13:55 UTC
My marriage...With Samson Eleonye
I met my wife, Glory, in 2007 while I was working with the Edo State Universal Basic Education (Board). She greeted us before going in and she later came outside and told me she came to apply for a job. What event was the most memorable to you on your wedding day? The most memorable thing for me was when she said, “I do.” Every other aspect of our wedding was memorable to me as well. You have to be patient and learn how to control your anger in marriage.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2024 13:34 UTC
Reconstruction of Oct. 7 massacre is a punch to the gut
13 Yaron Ilovich, 28 aka DJ Artifex survived the Nova Festival. “Music is truly a universal language.”13 Nova Music Festival Exhibition recreates the fateful festival where over 360 were murdered by Hamas and 44 taken hostage. 13 A buned out car recovered from the Nova Music Festival is displayed in the exhibtion – just one of the many grim artifacts there. Emmy Park for NY Post“On that day, random decisions meant the difference between life and death,” one sign reads. And the light will always win.”“The Nova Music Festival Exhibition: October 7th 06:29am — The Moment Music Stood Still,” is open Saturday through Thursday 11a.m.
Source:Punch
May 11, 2024 13:17 UTC
Political parties are like churches, says Otti
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has said he is not worried about the mass defection of members of the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress in the state. He also said that political parties are like churches and anyone is free to join, adding that it was the Abia PDP that should worried that their members were leaving them. The governor spoke on Thursday in Umuahia the state capital during his monthly media briefing tagged “Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians”. He said he was more concerned with delivering governance to the state residents than the movement of the PDP members to APC. Otti said his administration is paying huge attention to the area of agriculture and healthcare.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2024 16:25 UTC
NHRC seeks probe into alleged assault on human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to immediately commence an independent investigation into the alleged assault on a human rights activist and lawyer, Maxwell Opara, at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja on May 7, 2024. The Commission urged everyone, including the aggrieved lawyer to refrain from any action that is at variance with what the legal profession stands for while awaiting the outcome of the investigation, to avoid further escalation of the issue. ALSO READ: We’re committed to upholding protection of press freedom in Nigeria — NHRCThe NHRC boss, who disapproved of the said act while reacting to media reports on the incident, wondered why aggrieved individuals and groups take laws into their own hands attacking and assaulting Citizens. The learned Silk cited national, regional and international Laws and Articles prohibiting any form of assaults, torture or attacks. The Executive Secretary cited Section 39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 which provides that “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 10, 2024 16:22 UTC
Punch review – James Graham’s tragic study of a fatal blow
Take note: this is not a play about the eponymous magazine specialising in scathing political satire, although such fare might more readily be expected from playwright James Graham. This is about the ripple effects of a single punch, thrown by a teenager on a night out, with fatal consequences. Fabulously directed by Adam Penford, it is based on a memoir by Jacob Dunne who killed 28-year-old trainee paramedic James Hodgkinson in this way. It is a powerful study of problematic young masculinity that defines itself through swagger, reputation and recreational violence. But it is also a way of giving a terribly sad story as gentle an ending as it can have.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2024 16:21 UTC
Employment not govt’s priority now – Gov Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says it is not on the front burner of his administration to employ new people into the state’s civil service. He said that the issue of employment would arise when the government finished dealing with what it met in the civil service. Otti decried the huge wage bill of about four billion naira for both local government and state on a monthly basis. “But you know with the civil service rules, it is not going to be very easy to exit people. “What we are trying to do with the establishment of the Civil Service Commission and resumption of the new Head of Service and new Permanent Secretaries is to ensure that our people are adequately trained.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 10, 2024 13:47 UTC
'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke
Following the defection of the Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise move and whether it could have been handled differently by Sir Keir Starmer. They also talk about Beth's interview with the former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and his warnings about Reform UK. Plus, how significant was the defeat of the former Conservative mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street? Beth and Jess were both there to tell the story. And they answer a question on Labour and the Muslim vote, and what the party can do to restore confidence and trust.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2024 09:21 UTC
Nigeria on track to attain food security – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, expressed his determination to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production before leaving office. The President spoke in Niger State during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 84km, N169.7bn Bida-Minna Road construction in the Kakakpagi, Katch Local Government Area of the state. Nigeria will be self-sufficient in food production during my administration. Therefore, the groundbreaking ceremony we are witnessing today is a paradigm shift from the usual lip services of the past. “We are poised to change the negative narratives in line with our ambitious New Niger Agenda,” he said.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2024 09:20 UTC
Employment not govt’s priority now, says Abia gov
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said employing new people into the state’s civil service is not on the front burner of his administration. He said that the issue of employment would arise when the government finished dealing with what it met in the civil service. “But you know with the civil service rules, it is not going to be very easy to exit people. “What we are trying to do with the establishment of the Civil Service Commission and resumption of the new Head of Service and new Permanent Secretaries is to ensure that our people are adequately trained. “This is to enable them to operate their skills and perform better.”In 2023, the governor promised to fully digitalising Abia’s civil service by March 2024.
Source:Punch
May 10, 2024 08:09 UTC
Nigerian Content Creator ‘Buried Alive’ For Up To 24 Hours Gives Update
What's New Nigerian Content Creator ‘Buried Alive’ For Up To 24 Hours Gives Update By Kareem Azeez A Nigerian content creator identified as Young C has undergone the challenge of being buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. The 26-year-old content creator shared this daring endeavour on his Instagram page, affirming that it was genuine and not a hoax. Based in Rivers State, Young C has tried various avenues for recognition.…A Nigerian content creator identified as Young C has undergone the challenge of being buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. The 26-year-old content creator shared this daring endeavour on his Instagram page, affirming that it was genuine and not a hoax. His latest feat, being buried alive for about 24 hours, pushed the boundaries of risk-taking.
Source:The Guardian
May 09, 2024 17:38 UTC
Niger plans 100,000 houses for displaced flood victims
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, on Wednesday, disclosed plans by his administration to construct 100,000 houses for the resettling of persons living in communities ravaged by floods and insecurity. He spoke while fielding questions from newsmen on Wednesday during the distribution of the Federal Government’s food commodities to the poor. Niger State is vulnerable to flood because of the geo-location of the state and because of the hydro parts of the state. She said, “This year, the highly probable flood risk areas in Niger State are Agwara, Bida, Magama, Muya, Agaie, Shiroro, Bosso, Kontagora, Gurara, Chanchaga, Rafi and Lavun local government areas. “We direct the State Emergency Management Agency, frontline local government authorities and other response agencies to put in place preparedness actions.”said
Source:Punch
May 09, 2024 16:29 UTC
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[UPDATED] Reps direct CBN to suspend cybersecurity levy
The House of Representatives Thursday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country, The Nation reports. The motion on the urgent need to halt and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy was moved by the member representing the Obio/Akpor Constituency, Kingsley Chinda. “The levy shall be applied at the point of electronic transfer origination, then deducted and remitted by the financial institution. The deducted amount shall be reflected in the customer’s account with the narration, ‘Cybersecurity Levy,’” the circular partly read. “The CBN circular mandates all banks, other financial institutions and payments service providers to implement the Cybercrimes Act by applying the levy at the point of electronic transfer origination as “Cybersecurity Levy,” and remitting same.
Source:Punch
May 09, 2024 16:24 UTC
Google’s ‘Hustle Academy’ re-launched with AI focus to empower African SMBs
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its ‘Hustle Academy’, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ‘Hustle Academy’ aims to address this gap by providing comprehensive business education, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The ‘Hustle Academy’ has supported over 10,000 businesses who have gone ahead to raise funding and create jobs since inception. Participants will explore practical applications through modules like “Boost Your Productivity with AI” and “Marketing Strategy and AI,” learning how to save time and supercharge digital outreach. Applications for the 2024 Hustle Academy cohort are open to SMBs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, and the program will run through the end of the year.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 09, 2024 15:07 UTC