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Nigerians Now Going For Suicide, Slavery Missions Abroad Due To Hardships
Nigerians Are Now Going For Suicide, Slavery Missions Abroad Due To Hardships Created By Tinubu-led Government — PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed increasing rates of suicide cases and migration among Nigerians on the economic hardships created in the last eight years.
Charly Boy: I Do Not Believe In One Nigeria
Charly Boy: I Do Not Believe In One Nigeria by etokhana: 4:05pm Self-styled entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has said he does not believe in one Nigeria. In an exclusive chat with the 70-year-old Area Father, he said his submission is as a result of the current happenings in the country, which have continued to reoccur over the last four decades.
Nigeria: Petrol Subsidy Continues in May, Says NNPC GMD
Despite the rising price of crude oil in the international market, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari has said that there will be no increase the ex- depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, Petrol, in the month of May. Kyari had last month disclosed that the current market price of had risen to N234 per litre, far above the average pump price of N163 per litre across petrol stations in the country.
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism Link - Pantami Shuns Interview With Press
The embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy on Monday shunned the media from interviewing him on his alleged connection with some terrorist groups. The Minister, who spoke during the NITDA @20 Anniversary conference held in Abuja on Monday told journalists that he has no comment, directed them to meet with the Director General of NITDA.
Nigeria: 1 in 4 Nigerians Suffer Mental Disorder, Says Physiologist
Professor Bamidele Owoyele, the President, the Ilorin Neuroscience Group (ING) says one out of every four Nigerians suffer one form of mental disorder or the other. Owoyele, a Professor of Physiology at the University of Ilorin, said this at the maiden Global Engagement and Advocacy Programme on Monday. The event was organised by ING in conjunction with the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) at the University of Ilorin.
Nigeria: Students in Viral Shisha Video - Lagos Wades-in, Orders for Rehabilitation of Pupils
Lagos State Government has waded into the viral video of five female students in school uniform smoking what is called "Shisha," with the order for the rehabilitation of the identified pupils. Recall that the disturbing video trending on social media has received wide condemnation from concerned Nigerians both at home and in diaspora, calling for sanction against the pupils and their parents.
Nigeria: I Lied About My Gay Status - Nollywood Actor, Uche Maduagwu
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, on Monday, shocked and surprised his fans when he announced that he lied about himself being gay. Maduagwu took to his official Instagram account @uchemadagwu to announce to his fans and Nigerians that he lied about his gay status. He wrote, "Dear fans I am not gay. I lost movie roles endorsement and my girlfriend fighting for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) in Nigeria.
Nigeria: INEC Threatens to Blacklist Parties With Violent Congresses, Conventions
Disturbed by the growing resort to destruction of its property and attack on its personnel by partisans, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has threatened to blacklist political parties whose members or supporters go haywire during their Congresses and or conventions.
Nigeria Vaccinates 1.09m Persons With 1st Dose of Vaccine
As of Sunday, April 18, 2021, a total of 1,096,727 persons representing 54.5 percent of the eligible persons targeted with the Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine have been administered their first dose, according to an update released by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA. A breakdown of the update contained in an Electronic Management of Immunisation Data, EMID, System, showed that Lagos remains ahead in the exercise with 203,697 persons vaccinated.
Nigeria: Students in Viral Shisha Video - Lagos Wades in, Orders for Rehabilitation of Pupils
Lagos State Government has waded into the viral video of five female students in school uniform smoking what is called "Shisha," with the order for the rehabilitation of the identified pupils. Recall that the disturbing video which trended on social media has received wide condemnation from concerned Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora, calling for sanction against the pupils and their parents.
Nigeria: Two Nurses Die, 10 Injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Accident
Two nurses were confirmed dead on Sunday while 10 others sustained injuries in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus around Akinale Village on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta.
Nigeria: 'Nigerians Must Unite to Survive As a Nation'
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat says Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion, must agree to come together as one in order to survive as a nation. Hamzat made the remark at the Annual Public Ramadan lecture of the State Council of Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos on Sunday. The deputy governor noted that there must be unity of purpose as a nation for development to take place.
Nigeria: Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Criminal Conspiracy
The Police Command in Kaduna State has arrested 15 suspects for alleged conspiracy, inciting disturbances and cruelty to animals. The Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the arrest in a statement he issued late on Sunday in Kaduna. Jalige said on March 24 at about 10:00 a.m. some herdsmen reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Zonkwa, that some people had attacked some of their 706 cows and 75 sheep and had dumped them in a ditch.
Nigeria: Ganduje Rides Power Bike, Inaugurates 25 to Control Traffic
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has inaugurated 25 power bikes procured by the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) to control traffic. Inaugurating the power bikes on Sunday in Kano, Ganduje said the bikes would be used to ensure that road users comply with traffic regulations. He said the bikes would enable KAROTA personnel to move quickly to monitor traffic, trace violators and go around the city to fish out those smuggling illicit and substandard goods into the state.
Nigeria: Destruction of Farms - We'll Auction Seized Cows, Prosecute Herders - Ondo Govt
Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, yesterday, vowed to auction seized cows and prosecute herders who destroy farmlands in the state. The State Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, who spoke at the signing of an agreement for the release of over 250 cows arrested by the corps, said: "We would no longer allow negotiation for compensation for farm crops destroyed by cows, resulting from illegal grazing on people's farms.
Nigeria: Promoting African Artists Amid Covid-19 With 'Reflect'
by Lawal Sherifat The global art community is one of the most heavily hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the closure or postponement of many art events including concerts, book fairs, museum exhibitions, galleries, as well as film, stage, art, and literary festivals. These cancelled events left most artists devastated with a vague future. Worse hit have been individual artists who depend on their art as the only means of livelihood.
Nigeria: Oil Multinationals Ready to Relocate to Niger Delta, If... - Sylva
by Nwafor Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has sued for sustainable peace in Niger Delta, saying the quest to have multinational oil companies relocate their operational headquarters to the region cannot be achieved in an atmosphere of rancour and violence. Sylva gave the charge, weekend, in Abuja when Niger Delta Nonviolence Agitators Forum, NDNAF, invested him as its patron and peace ambassador.
Nigeria: If Democracy Has Failed in Nigeria, Then My Parents Died in Vain - - Jamiu Abiola
On the occasion of his new bilingual Arabic and English book, "Inner Peace During Pandemic Times", Alhaji Jamiu Abiola, the Shettima Rasheed of Borno and son of the late Kudirat and MKO Abiola spoke with VANGUARD about his new book, his writing career and state of the nation: It is good to have you once again, Alhaji Jamiu Abiola. Ramadan Kareem. Nice meeting you again too. Ramadan kareem! Congratulations on your new book.
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Mirage - Kano Faces Reality
"We can't pay full March salary over drop in allocation." Malam Muhammad Garba, Kano State Commissioner for Information. On April 5, 2021, the Kano State Government bravely led the way by being the first to announce that it could not pay workers their salaries. Politicians being what they are, the government said the set-back was temporary to cushion the blow. Governor Ganduje has not sent me on an errand; but, Kano State is my second home.
South Africa: Apocalyptic Fire Reaps Day of Unforgiving Destruction in Mother City
Capetonians grieve the loss of priceless heritage treasures as fire rips across Table Mountain and the University of Cape Town campus. Efforts to contain the out-of-control wildfire that erupted on Table Mountain on Sunday morning at around 8.45 continued throughout the night.
Kenya: New Business Skills Can Improve Livelihoods Among Poor People. How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Traditionally, there is no word for business among the pastoralist communities of the arid Marsabit County, in northern Kenya. Nor do they have words for any of its most common terms, such as profit. Instead, they have a lexicon associated with a different set of principles: mutual aid, generosity, sharing. These deeply rooted values have shaped their sense of self and community for generations, determining both individual and collective behaviour. But this is changing.
Somalia: I'm an Entrepreneur Who Fled War-Torn Somaliland. Here's What I Learned About Development
In Somaliland, investments in technology and start-ups are needed to help tackle the country's challenges The power of remittances, the funds migrants send 'back home' to family and friends, is at the centre of my story. It's also the story of how Somaliland, my homeland - has overcome challenges to forge its own, entrepreneurial path; a path that challenges traditional models of aid, setting an example for other developing countries.
Africa: Peace and Security in Africa - How China Can Help Address Weaknesses
African leaders have committed themselves to ending armed conflict on the continent and promoting lasting peace and economic prosperity. This is in keeping with the African Union's blueprint for the continent. Sadly, though, the leaders' 2013 pledge to "silence the guns" by 2020 has failed. Bloody conflicts continue to rage in many parts of Africa. This includes in the Lake Chad Basin, Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, Gulf of Guinea, Somalia and the Tigray province of Ethiopia.
Africa: Coronavirus - Africa's Vaccination Rollout Off to Slow Start
African countries have been vaccinating their populations against COVID-19 for weeks, but progress has been slow. Supply problems, confusion over vaccination schedules and fears of side effects are causing delays. Inoculations delivered to Africa through the World Health Organization-backed COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) scheme will not be enough to contain the pandemic, the Africa CDC, the African Union's public health body, has warned.
Chad: Ordered Departure of Family Members of U.S. Government Employees from U.S. Embassy N'Djamena
Security Alert: Ordered Departure of Family Members of U.S. Government Employees from U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Event: On April 17, 2021, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees from U.S. Embassy N’Djamena due to civil unrest and armed violence. Armed non-governmental groups in northern Chad have moved south and appear to be heading toward N’Djamena.
Zimbabwe: National Dress to Lift Identity, Pride
The new national dress was endorsed by President Mnangagwa who sees it fostering a sense of patriotism, national identity, sovereignty and pride among Zimbabweans. First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa officially launched the national fabric in Harare yesterday at the provincial level and the event was embraced by many people. The function was attended by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, ministers, legislators, senior Government officials, chiefs and designers, among others.
Zimbabwe: Freedom, the Glow in the Independence Flame
Situated about 7km to the west of the city centre of Harare is a rich valley. In this vale lies a hill at the summit of which is a tower that bears an eternally flickering flame. Persistently glowing from a 40-metre obelisk, the flame catches the traveller's eye at night. Not only does it guide the lone rover, but it also engulfs him with its spirit of recourse, which draws him towards the hill.
Burkina Faso: In Death, Sankara Marches From Victory to Victory
The first time I saw Blaise Compaoré was at the African Union, AU, Heads of State Summit that held in Addis Ababa in 2013. At that time, at 62, he had been Burkina Faso President for 26 years, but was little respected. He slunk around like a defeated man. He had not only betrayed his predecessor Captain Thomas Sankara who had implicit trust in him, he had also tried to abort the African dream. He seemed isolated and already condemned by history.
Zimbabwe: Independence Day: We Shall Forever Cherish, Celebrate
Tomorrow, Zimbabwe will mark yet another milestone, the 41st Independence Anniversary, and what a journey it has been since April 18, 1980. Zimbabwe became an independent State after a liberation war that removed the racist Rhodesian government, which had made blacks second class citizens in their motherland. Now, the country is free, the people are free, to determine the course of their destiny as a sovereign country both politically and economically.
Nigeria: Protecting Airports Against Terrorists' Attack
There have been information about plans by terrorists and bandits to extend the insecurity which has pervaded the country to the airports, but they have so far failed to access the facilities.
Nigeria: IGR - Lagos Led Other States With N418,99 Billion in 2020 - NBS
Lagos State topped other states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020, realising a total of N418.99 billion in the year. This is indicated in the National Bureau of Statistics' Published Internally Generated Revenue for State level for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020. It showed that in spite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the EndSARS mayhem, Lagos State increased its IGR by 5.08 per cent.
Nigeria: Covid-19 Vaccine - No Diagnosed Case of Blood Clots, No Death Recorded - NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday said since the COVID-19 vaccination programme was officially rolled out on March 15, 2021 in Nigeria, 8,439 mild Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) had been reported. It also said 52 cases of moderate to severe incidents of AEFI had been reported.
Nigerian Ports Now 70% Digitalised - Shippers' Council
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, on Friday disclosed that the ports in the country had attained 70 per cent digitalisation. Bello made this known at a news conference on the first quarter activities of the council in Lagos. He said that the 70 per cent digitalisation was lower than 90 per cent targeted by the council in the first quarter of 2021.
Nigeria: Parents of Kaduna Students to El-Rufai - We'll Negotiate Our Children's Release, Arrest Us If You Can
Parents of abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka in Kaduna State, have indicated their resolve to negotiate with bandits for the release of the students, citing loss of confidence in government's effort occasioned by its seemingly lethargic approach to the impasse.
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Crosses 1 Million Vaccination Threshold
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said 30,452 Nigerian residents have received shots of COVID-19 vaccine on Friday bringing the number of jabs so far to 1.08 million. The NPHCDA disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Friday. The agency said that 30,452 people have taken the first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.
Nigeria: Armed Insurgents Target Aid Groups in Borno State Attacks
Geneva — United Nations agencies are alarmed that insurgent groups clashing with Nigerian security forces and attacking civilians in Borno State are targeting humanitarian groups and NGO aid workers trying to help locally-besieged civilians and the 65,000 people who are on the run.
Uganda: Kabaka Is Suffering From an Allergy, Says Katikkiro Mayiga
By JAMES KABENGWA Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro (prime minister) Charles Peter Mayiga on Friday dismissed speculation about Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi's II's health and said that he (the Kabaka) is "having challenges related to allergies that cause him breathing difficulties." "On Tuesday April 13, 2021, we celebrated the 66th birthday of our Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and thanked God for the long life.
Seychelles: Momentum Builds for New Drug Rehab Centre in Seychelles After U.S.$1.7 Million Donation From UAE
Plans are underway in Seychelles for the construction of a new Drug Rehabilitation Centre on the site of a previous centre which burned down 10 years ago. The construction of a new rehabilitation centre for addicts will be possible through a budget allocation of $1.7 million financed by the government of the United Arabs Emirates.
Kenya: Ruto - Jubilee Is Currently Managed By Drunkards
Deputy President William Ruto has sensationally claimed he is considering dumping Jubilee because the ruling political outfit is currently managed by drunkards. In an explosive interview on Citizen TV on Thursday night, an emotional DP also all but confirmed his political association with President Uhuru Kenyatta is over while explaining he will be banking on Kenyans to vote for him as President in 2022. "The next President of Kenya will be elected, not appointed," said the DP.
Burkina Faso: A Promising Move Against Impunity
It may have taken 34 years, but the decision to bring the murderers of Thomas Sankara to book is an important warning to assassins and their backers. On Tuesday, a military tribunal in Burkina Faso charged former president Blaise Compaoré with complicity in the assassination of Thomas Sankara in 1987. This is a potentially significant development. Every effective attempt in the modern world to create or restore the autonomy of African polities has met with serious resistance.
South Africa: Two Accused Convicted for Conspiracy to Commit Murder
Mthokozisi Tsheme (30) and Gwiji Mlamleli (29) were found guilty for conspiracy to commit robbery and illegal possession of firearms on Thursday at the Stilfontein Regional Court. The accused were arrested in Kanana in 2017 during an operation by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation where information was followed up alleging their plans to commit an armed robbery. During the arrest, they were found in possession of a 9mm pistol and ammunition.
Angolan Journalist Jorge Manuel Arrested, Detained for 5 Days While Reporting On Evictions
New York — Angolan authorities must refrain from arresting members of the press covering public events, and should return all equipment confiscated from journalist Jorge Manuel, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Murder, Attempted Murder and Illegal Weapons
The fight against the proliferation of illegal weapons was given a boost when Tactical Response Team deployed at Ngcobo with Ngcobo task team arrested two suspects aged 34-37 years old for murder, attempted murder, possession of illegal weapons and ammunition. The arrest followed after members followed up on information about illegal firearms at Chefana locality. An operational began at 19:00 on 15 April until early next day in search of the wanted suspects.
Namibia: Covid-19 Jabs Land Today
A total of 24 000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine procured through the Covax scheme by the Namibian government are expected to arrive in the country today. The health ministry yesterday announced the doses will be delivered at the Hosea Kutako International Airport this morning. The arrival of the doses will further boost Namibia's fight against Covid-19, which has seen nearly 600 deaths due to the pandemic.
South Africa: Income Tax Fraudster Convicted and Sentenced
Ruzaan Botha (45) the sole director of Botha Investment Holdings cc got convicted and sentenced at Gqebera Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 15 April 2021. It is alleged that between 2010 and 2014 financial years, Botha failed to submit tax returns for the alleged income of R728 157-62 she earned from the contracts she had with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The matter was reported to Gqebera Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team hence her arrest on 10 May 2018.
Kenya: Hunt on for Gardener in Grisly Murder of Woman
Police in Wundanyi are looking for a gardener suspected to be behind the killing of a 45-year-old woman. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives believe the woman's co-worker killed her in Kese before dumping the dismembered body parts in different locations. Condoms and syringes Police say they found the murder weapons, blood-stained clothes, condoms and syringes at the crime scene, raising the possibility that the woman could have been sexually assaulted.
Kenya: Juja Seat Candidate Faces Forgery Charges
A court has issued a warrant of arrest against a candidate in the upcoming Juja parliamentary by-election accused of forging academic papers. This turns the spotlight once again on politicians battling cases relating to questionable educational credentials. Mr George Koimburi, who is vying for the seat on a Peoples Empowerment Party ticket, is wanted after he failed to show up at the Kiambu Law Courts on Wednesday, April 14 to answer to the charges.
Uganda: Nup Party Retreat Opens in Jinja
Newly elected legislators from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party will convene today at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel for the first time since the January 14 General Election. Sources close to NUP told Daily Monitor that the agenda will focus on guiding the new MPs on the party's main objective ahead of the swearing-in ceremony in May.
Kenya: I Belong to an 'Extraordinary' Group of Human Beings - Justice Marete
On May 27, 2016, Justice Njagi Marete stopped proceedings in a court to summon two people chatting in the hallway as he felt the noise was interfering with the case. Within minutes, Ms Esther Maritim, a Judiciary employee, was facing him in court. Justice Marete was told that the other noisemaker, identified as Collins Odumba, refused to show up. Weekend in custody The judge issued a warrant of arrest for Mr Odumba, and ordered the senior Kericho Law Courts assistant detained immediately.
Uganda: Imposing Visa Restrictions On Ugandans for Undermining the Democratic Process
document By Antony J. Blinken The Government of Uganda's actions during the recent electoral process undermined democracy and respect for human rights. Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda, including during the country's January 14 general elections and the campaign period that preceded it.
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