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Nigeria: Govt Commences More Grants for Transporters Under ESP MSMEs Survival Fund
As the implementation of its Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP, continues, and in furtherance of its commitment to support small businesses to cushion the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has also launched the transport support track under its MSME Survival Fund schemes for artisans and transporters. The launch of the transport track last Monday follows the successful take-off of the Artisans' Support track on October 1st.
Nigeria: Ishaku Lauds Rotary International for Its Contribution to Polio Eradication
The governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, has showered encomium on Rotary International for its selfless service and humanitarian gestures toward the fight against wild polio in the country. Ishaku, who spoke at an induction ceremony of its chapter in Jalingo, the state capital, said the success story of Nigeria against polio would not be complete without reference to the input of Rotary International.
Nigeria: Ondo 2020 - Jegede's Case Against Akeredolu Begins At Tribunal Today
The legal fireworks over the result of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State won by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will begin tomorrow at the Governorships Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital.
Nigeria: Low Yield Environment - PFAs Raise Equity Stakes By 17% in 8 Months
On the backdrop of thinning margins and low yield environment in the fixed income space, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have upscaled their investments in the equities market, while correspondingly reducing their stakes in fixed income, Treasury Bills (TBs).
Nigeria: Vaccination, Clean Environment Key in Fight Against Yellow Fever - Okowa
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has identified vaccination and a clean environment as factors necessary in checking the outbreak of yellow fever. Okowa made this known on Thursday at the flag-off of the preventive yellow fever mass vaccination campaign in Delta at the Events Centre, Asaba. He said that the objective of the vaccination was to increase population immunity (herd immunity) to yellow fever thereby reducing the risk of transmission of the disease in communities.
Nigeria: Senate Urges Ministry of Health to Investigate Unidentified Ailment in Benue
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Arbovirus and Vector Research Centre (NAVRC) to investigate the outbreak of an unidentified ailment in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue. The upper chamber of the National Assembly also urged the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to promptly put up surveillance to contain the disease and see to the treatment of victims, while protecting others from further contracting it.
Angola Presents Agro-Industrial Opportunities in Macau
Macau — Agency for Private Investment and Exports (AIPEX) presented Friday in Macau (China) the needs for the sectors of agricultural and agro-industrial production, as part of the diversification of the national economy. A video on new business environment and opportunities available in the country was showed at the 11th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, in Macau.
Uganda: Namutumba NRM Flagbearers Not Campaigning for Museveni, Says RDC
The Namutumba Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr Amos Ssempala Kigozi, has accused some NRM flagbearers of not campaigning for President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni who seeks reelection in 2021. This, Mr Ssempala said, has given Opposition candidates, especially from National Unity Platform (NUP), an advantage to popularize their candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine.
Angola: Namibe - Minister Pledges Special Attention to Equimina /Lucira Section
Mocâmedes — Angolan minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning Manuel Tavares de Almeida Friday reiterated greater attention to the ongoing works in the Equimina river/Lucira commune, in south-west Namibe province. The minister said so at the end of his visit to the region, adding that the completion of Equimina /Lucira commune section will ensure the connection between Benguela/Namibe provinces.
Uganda: Minister Kasolo On Spot Over Defying Covid-19 Guidelines
State Minister for Microfinance, Mr Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo is on the spot over flouting Covid-19 guidelines. Mr Kasolo, who is seeking re-election as Kyotera County legislator in Kyotera District on Thursday held a massive rally at Kalisizo playground- attracting a mammoth crowd, which is against guidelines set by the Electoral Commission[EC] in line with measures aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly virus.
Zimbabwe: ZBC Journalist Janet Munyaka Succumbs to Covid-19
XVETERAN journalist and ZBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, Janet Munyaka, has died. She was 48. Munyaka died Saturday evening at Harare's St Anne's hospital where has had been admitted since last week battling Covid-19. She is survived by husband Jackson and four children. Said ZBC Acting CEO Ms Halliet Rushwaya; "This is a great loss to us at ZBC and to the media fraternity. "Janet was a veteran journalist and a friend to many in the industry. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
Nigeria: Three of Four Kidnapped Nigerian Police Officers Rescued
The police say the four officers were kidnapped by armed hooldums. The police command in Ogun says it has rescued three out of four of its officials, abducted by hoodlums at Aba Tuntun community in Ijebu Igbo in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta on Saturday. Mr Oyeyemi said that a constable, Emmanuel Gene, was still being held captive by the hoodlums.
Nigeria: Ned Nwoko Not Planning to Marry Soon, Not Romancing Anyone - Aide
For the better part of last week and the week before, the billionaire husband of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko has been embroiled in a couple of controversies. One was the rumour that was let loose that he was romancing one Sarah and planning to marry her. The second, was the mischievous twist of his famous interview with BBC, where he was quoted to have said he's taking another wife soon. But Potpourri can authoritatively tell you it was all so much water under the bridge.
Nigeria: My Husband Can Marry More Wives, Regina Daniels Says
In a related development, popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has acknowledged that her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko can marry more wives if he pleases. Recall that the businessman while speaking in a recent interview said his most recent wife, Regina Daniels, is aware that he can marry another wife if he wants. Ned also explained that he never knew Regina prior to marrying her and he married her within three weeks after their first meeting.
Nigeria: Labour Backs Emefiele On CBN's Naira Valuation
Organized labour has commended the recent measures of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) aimed at shoring up the value of the Naira.
Uganda: Violence, Deaths Continue Ahead of Elections
Last Monday, following weeks of deadly encounters between its supporters and Ugandan security agencies, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu's National Unity Platform tweeted: "This is war, not presidential campaigns." A few hours later, a police car ran over his supporters in an attempt to block the opposition presidential candidate from accessing a campaign rally venue. One supporter was killed and at least four others injured.
Kenya: Owalo Donates Tracksuits to 'Broke' Gor Mahia
City businessman Eliud Owalo has challenged Gor Mahia players to mastermind a first ever qualification to the new-look Caf Africa Champions League group-stage. Owalo spoke on Friday at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi after donating 40 tracksuits to the players and technical bench. Gor is set to face Rwanda's Patriotic Army (APR) in a first round Champions League return leg match at the same venue on Saturday.
Kenya: DCI Rescues 2 Minors Stolen From Nairobi, House Girl Was Trafficking Them to Uganda
Nairobi — Two minors stolen from Nairobi on Saturday have been rescued by police at the Busia border while being trafficked to Uganda. The minors aged 8 and 4 had been stolen by a house girl who had been left to take care of them in Buru Buru estate when their parents travelled to Meru for a funeral. The Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti said the house girl was tracked and and traced to Busia where she was found travelling in a bus with two minors to Busia.
Nigeria: Lagos By-Election - PDP Senatorial Candidate Wins Polling Unit
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate in Saturday's Lagos East by-election, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, has emerged winner of his Polling Unit in Ikorodu. Gbadamosi polled 22 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Tokunbo Abiru, of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 12 votes at Polling Unit 14, Ward 1, Ikorodu The details of the certified results obtained by NAN showed that three votes were void at the Polling Unit. A total of 37 voters were accredited at the Polling Unit.
Nigeria's Unity Questionable - Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria's unity is questionable. Jonathan also said it was too early to ask if he will contest the 2023 presidential election or not. He spoke amid the controversy that he may be a potential contender in the 2023 election during an exclusive command performance by the Port-Harcourt Male Ensemble International tagged 'Peace for All Nations' at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Condemns Attacks on Umahi Over Defection
Chief Chaka Nweze, an All Progressives Congress (APC) Ebonyi Stalwart, has condemned some political leaders' attacks on Gov. David Umahi over his recent defection to APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nweze, one of the main facilitators of the governor's defection, told newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki that such statements were inflammatory and unnecessary.
Kenya: Hiring Parastatal Chiefs Was Illegal, Court Rules
Hundreds of people appointed as chairpersons and members of boards of State corporations between March and July 2016 were in office illegally, the High Court said on Friday. Justices Jessie Lesiit, Chacha Mwita and Lucy Njuguna said the appointments were unconstitutional because they were not competitive.
Tanzania: Media Urged to Play Watchdog Role
Zanzibar — JOURNALISTS have been urged to shift from their traditional way of reporting to playing their watchdog role, a shift that will enable them expose the rot in the government and community. Zanzibar State House Director of Communications Hassan Khatib made the call on Friday at a meeting with reporters during which he said the eighth phase government under President Hussein Ali Mwinyi is promoting transparency and accountability.
Nigeria: 2023 - APC, ADC to Merge in Adamawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have announced plans to merge in Adamawa ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state. The parties said this would enable them to wrest power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Speaking at a meeting between the two parties on Saturday in Yola, Prof.
Nigeria: Lagos East Senatorial By-Election - APC's Abiru Wins in Epe
Tokunbo Abiru, Lagos East All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has won the Lagos East senatorial by-election in Epe Local Government Area. Prof. Elijah Oyeyemi, INEC collation officer in Epe, said that Abiru won with a wide margin of 22,213 out of the total votes cast of 24,678. READ ALSOI didn't have sense, I rejected Ned Nwoko when I was younger ― BBNaija's Princess laments He said the total accredited voters was 24,736 while the total registered voters was 147,074.
Nigeria: Kano SUBEB Says New Teaching Approach Has Improved Learning Among Pupils
Dr Danlami Hayyo, the Executive Chairman, Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), says new teaching methods of Reading And Numeracy Activity (RANA) that it adopted has improved learning among Primary School pupils in the State. Hayyo made the remarks in a statement, the Board's Assistant Director, Public Relations, Balarabe Danlami issued to newsmen in Kano on Saturday.
Nigeria: Enugu By-Election - CSOs Laud INEC, Voters for Good Conduct
Some Civil Societies Organisations (CSOs) which monitored the Isi-Uzo Constituency by-election in Enugu State have lauded voters and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for good conduct. The CSOs said that complaints and blame games for failures that characterised most elections did not occur at the by-election that ended at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Nigeria: Lagos East Senatorial Bye-Election - Official Results By LGA
The bye-election was held on Saturday in Lagos East. The final results of the Lagos East senatorial by-election are being announced at the INEC collation centre. PREMIUM TIMES provided live updates of the Saturday election showing slow voter turnout. See the final results of the election as announced by INEC below.
Nigeria: Police Rescue Three Out of Four Officers Abducted in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has rescued three out of four of its men, abducted by hoodlums at Aba Tuntun community in Ijebu Igbo in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday. Oyeyemi said that a Constable, Mr Emmanuel Gene, was still being held captive by the hoodlums.
West Africa: Buhari Calls for Ecowas Commitment as AfCFTA Begins Jan 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the commitments of member states of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement begins on January 1. Buhari made the call at the 13th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government held virtually on Saturday.
Nigeria: Soldiers, Police Foil Bandit Attack on Kaduna Community
A combined team of the military and police on Friday night, foiled an attack by armed bandits in Kasuwan Magani community, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, said in a statement in Kaduna on Saturday. According to Aruwan, the armed bandits attempted to assassinate some Fulani community leaders by shooting sporadically, but eventually escaped when the security team turned up, in response to distress calls.
Kenya: Sonko Clutches at Straws as His Troubles Mount
The woes of embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko ballooned yesterday as he fought to retain the seat after Thursday's impeachment. A day after the County Assembly voted to send him packing, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani yesterday issued a circular authorising the release of money to the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), an outfit the governor has fought.
Nigeria: Health Minister Tests Positive After Getting Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Dose
Health Minister of the northern Indian state of Haryana Anil Vij, who was given a trial dose of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in November, tested positive for the virus on Saturday. Vij, who is the holding charge of several ministries including health, said on Twitter that he had contracted the virus. He urged people, who came in contact with him in recent days to undergo a test. "I have been tested COVID-19 positive. "I am admitted in civil hospital Ambala cantonment.
Nigeria: U.S. Removes Visa Fees for Nigerian Citizens
United States government has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerian citizens seeking visa to the United States. Spokesperson of the Ministry of foreign affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye, said in a statement that the eliminated reciprocity fees for Nigerian citizens is with effect from December 3, 2020.
Angola: President Writes to São Tomean Counterpart
São Tomean — A message from President João Lourenço to his São Tomean counterpart, Evaristo Carvalho, was handed over on Tuesday by Vice-President Bornito de Sousa, as part of the efforts to get cooperation between both countries reinforced. The message was delivered on the fringes of the burial of the former speaker of the São Tomean National Assembly, Alcino Pinto, who died a sudden death on Wednesday, at the age of 64 years.
Zimbabwe: Expelled Bulawayo Polytechnic Student Back in Class
BULAWAYO Polytechnic has reversed its earlier decision when the college authorities expelled a motor mechanics student, Lawson Machida for alleged misconduct. Machida, a mechanical student at Bulawayo Polytechnic was expelled on 4 November by Gilbert Mabasa, the principal at the institution. He was also told not to reapply for readmission until two years had lapsed. However, Machida engaged Jabulani Mhlanga from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) to challenge the expulsion.
Zimbabwe: Mines Ministry Behind Spike in Mine Disasters - Parly Mines Committee Chair
THE CHAIRPERSON of the Mines Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Edmond Mkaratigwa has blamed the mines ministry for failure to take action and reduce the high number of gold mine accidents across the country. The ministry is headed by Minister Winston Chitando. In recent weeks, a number of artisanal miners have died across the country after mine shafts they were working under collapsed on them.
Nigeria: #EndSARS - IG Orders Withdrawal of Police Suit Seeking to Stop Judicial Panels
This comes barely 24 hours after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, denied giving approval for filing the suit. The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the withdrawal of a suit earlier filed by the police seeking to disband judicial commissions of enquiries investigating alleged cases of brutality by the defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). This is coming barely 24 hours after Mr Adamu denied giving approval for the suit.
Nigeria Records 324 New Covid-19 Cases, Zero Death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 324 new infections of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC, on its verified website on Friday, stated that the new infection were reported from 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It said that Friday's infections bring the total number of cases in the country to 68,627 with 1,179 death and 64,467 discharged patients.
Africa: AU Welcomes Nigeria Ahead of AfCFTA Kick-Off
The African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, Albert Muchanga, said in Addis Ababa on Friday that instruments signifying Nigeria's entry into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be received at the commission's headquarters shortly ahead of next year's kick-off of trading.
Nigeria: Baby Face - New Face of Nigerian Boxing
Shy, almost cripplingly, and with a voice that hardly rises higher than a whisper, Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde, is the anti-boxer. Boxers are not known to be withdrawn and reticent, but brash and boastful. Where he speaks-very loudly-is on the boxing ring and with his fists, which have delivered 12 victories (four by knockout) in as many fights. They have also earned him the national and West African Boxing Union (WABU) titles, the latter which he currently holds.
Nigeria: African Art Gallery Aggregator Launched in Nigeria
The first African Art Gallery Aggregator has been launched with ten Nigerian galleries that represent more than two hundred and fifty artists. The platform expects to grow and incorporate new Nigerian and African galleries in the upcoming months. Over the past few years, African art has become highly popular and has reached new records in prices.
Uganda: Adjusting to Covid-19 - Stories From Uganda Series: of E-Agribusiness Opportunities and Unlawful Evictions
Immaculate Atwine, from Ntungamo District western Uganda, is an Agri-business women entrepreneur, specializing in processing pure millet flour for porridge and ghee from cow milk. Her company Nepstat Limited, like most companies, suffered several setbacks due to the lockdowns enforced by the government early in the year. For Immaculate, her operating costs increased threefold due to limited movement of public transport and closure of printing companies that print her labels and stickers.
Nigeria: REVEALED - How Boko Haram Slaughtered Our People - Survivours
Maiduguri — 'They separated the aged from the rest of us, ordered us to take turns in paying homage to their leader inside an abandoned building. But whoever went in never came out. At a point one of the insurgents guarding us told us those inside were being slaughtered and asked us to flee.
Nigeria: Victims' Families, Hospitals Threatened, Bribed to Keep Sealed Lips, #EndSARS Protester Tells Panel
Lagos — No fewer than 15 ENDSARS protesters, Friday, came to protest at the Lagos State Court of Arbitration and Mediation in Lekki, venue of Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters, saying they suffered gunshot wounds during the #EndSARS protests in Lagos.
Nigeria: 'Nigerian Idol' Music Reality TV Show Returns
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that it is bringing back the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. This announcement was made recently by the company's Chief Executive Officer- John Ugbe. After a three-year hiatus, Nigerian Idol will return with Season 6 to unearth some of the best musical talents the country has to offer.
South Africa: Media Statement - Justice and Correctional Services Committee Calls for Public Comment On Correctional Services Bill
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has invited stakeholders and interested persons to submit written submissions on the Correctional Services Amendment Bill. Committee Chairperson Mr Bulelani Magwanishe said the purpose of the Bill is to amend the Correctional Services Act, 1998, so as to amend a certain definition; to insert, delete and amend certain provisions related to parole of offenders; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Zimbabwe: 5 Chitungwiza Councillors Arrested
Five of the 33 Chitungwiza Municipality councillors and officials picked up for questioning during a meeting, convened in contravention of the Urban Councils Act to replace the acting town clerk after she blocked 2000 offer letters and leases, have been formally arrested on charges of criminal abuse of office and breaching the Act. The other 27 were released by police after being questioned.
Uganda: School Heads, Proprietors Demand Full-Scale Reopening
Kampala — Head teachers of government-aided schools and proprietors of private education institutions have urged government to fully reopen schools. Mr Patrick Kaboyo, the general secretary of the Federation of Non- State Education Institutions (Fenei), said some of their members have been borrowing money to manage the candidate classes which reported on October 15.
Nigeria: PDP Urges INEC to Ensure Free, Fair By-Election in Zamfara, Others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take steps to ensure that the Saturday's by-elections are free and fair. The party made the call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Friday. Ologbondiyan alleged plot to use compromised security agents and armed thugs to unleash violence and muscle the Saturday Bakura Federal Constituency by-election in Zamfara.
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