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Nigeria: Tension in Edo - Herdsmen Kill Pastor, One Other
By SIMON EBEGBULEMThere is palpable tension in Odighi community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, after suspected herdsmen killed two persons including Pius Eromosele, a pastor attached to the Church of God Mission, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The pastor was said to have been allegedly killed by the herdsmen after a demand for the sum of N4million from him was not met, while another yet-to-be-identidied body was found in a shallow grave, in the farm.
Nigeria: INEC Donates Relief Materials to Victims of Benue Crisis, Trains Female IDPs in Arts and Craft
By Peter DuruThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has donated relief materials to victims of herdsmen crisis in parts of Benue state and also simultaneously commenced the training of women displaced by the crisis in various arts and craft.
Nigeria: Govt in Dilemma Over Boko Haram Amnesty
By Henry UmoruStrong indications have emerged that the Federal Government is in a dilemma over the amnesty that is being considered for repentant Boko Haram members. According to a source, the confusion on whether to jettison the idea of amnesty or not came up following the appearance in a video by one of Boko Haram commanders swapped for the 82 Chibok girls less than three days after the release of the girls in which he threatened government.
Kenya: Auditor-General Ouko Names State Firms Looting Billions
By David MwereAuditor-General Edward Ouko has raised a red flag over the misuse of billions of public funds by state corporations and constitutional commissions in his latest report. He blames the wastage on failure to follow procurement laws, over-payment of allowances, non-remittance of employees' statutory deductions and a general disregard for public finance management principles.
Nigeria: Pain, Tears of Oil Exploitation - Gas Flare, Acid Rain Still Haunt Niger Delta
By Emma Amaize and Chioma OnuegbuWhen oil and gas production started at the Erhoike flow station, Kokori/Orogun bloc, Delta State in 1963, just three years after the nation's independence, the villagers, chiefly subsistence farmers, who were living in obscurity jumped with joy at the amazing gas flare which illuminated their community every night.
Nigeria: Army Promotes 3,729 Troops Fighting Boko Haram in North East
By Joseph ErunkeAbuja — THE Nigerian Army has promoted a total of 3,729 soldiers engaged in internal security operations in the North East part of the country. The beneficiaries are the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, who participated in the army's Operation Deep Punch II in Sambisa Forest.
Nigeria: Herdsmen Attack - Concern Brews Over Food Shortage, Dwindling Economy
By Nwabueze OkonkwoOnitsha — Participants at this year's third national breakfast meeting convened by authorities of Onitsha Business School (OBS) have decried dwindling national economy and predicted an acute shortage of food in the near future.
Nigerian Teenager Stabbed to Death in London
An 18-year old boy stabbed on Wednesday, in Hackney, London, has been identified as Israel Ogunsola, the son of a Nigerian. Ogunsola's death is coming 10 days after Abraham Badru, son of Enitan Badru, a member of the House of Representatives, was shot dead in the UK. At least six Nigerians have been killed in London attacks in 2018 alone. Ogunsola, already injured, was said to have approached some officers in Link Street shortly before 8 pm.
Africa: F-L-I-C-K-S! Commonwealth Games - Is England in Africa?
By Tony UbaniMistakes happen. Nobody is above mistakes, we were told very early in life. But in Catechism classes in Roman Catholic, we were also told that the Pope is infallible. It remains arguable to non Catholics who have maintained that no man is infallible except our Lord Jesus. Anyway, that is not the subject of my write-up. There are very embarrassing gaffes that one is not expected to make. But because they are mistakes, we find ourselves committing the blunders.
Nigeria: Malaria - GBC Health, John Hopkins University Give Access Bank Innovation Award
By Gabriel OlawaleThe GBC Health's Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa, CAMA alongside the Private Sector Malaria Prevention Project, PSMP at John Hopkins Center for Communication, UK Aid and the National Malaria Control Programme of the Ghana Health Services, have conferred the 'Innovation Award' on Access bank and other significant awards to four other organisations for their roles in combating malaria scourge on the continent.
Nigeria: Govt Set to Upgrade the Nation's Oil and Gas Infrastructure
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu say plans are ongoing to upgrade the nation's oil and gas infrastructure. Kachikwu said this during a stakeholders' workshop to review the challenges of the Nigeria's Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector. According to him, it is time for Nigeria to harness alternative fuel sources like LPG as under-recovery from the importation and sale of petrol at the government-regulated price of N145 per litre has hit N1.4 trillion.
Nigeria: Politicians, Not Herdsmen, Kidnappers, Boko Haram, Are Greatest Threat to Security - Okogie
By Sam EyobokaCatholic Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, said, yesterday, that the recent call by former Defence Minister, Lt. General Theophilus Danjuma (retd), for self-defence should normally cause apprehensions in the Presidency, since its legitimacy was in doubt. In his latest letter to the nation, entitled "We are waiting and watching 2," Okogie said the politician, rather than herdsmen, kidnappers and armed robbers, were the real threat to the nation's security.
Nigeria: Reps $1bn for Arms Procurement - 'There'll Be Trouble If Buhari Approves $1bn Without NASS'
By Kingsley Omonobi, Henry Umoru and Joseph ErunkeThe House of Representatives said, yesterday, that there would be trouble if President Muhammadu Buhari approves any money for arms procurement without approval by the National Assembly.
Kenyan Firm Invests Sh30 Million on E-Commerce Platform to Rival Jumia
Nairobi — Kenyan firm Goldenscape Group has invested Sh30 million in an online shopping platform set to rival Jumia Kenya. The platform dubbed Orion Online Mall is already live with products that include smartphones, digital smart TVs, Laptops and Desktops as well as computer and Printer Accessories. Chief Executive Peter Wangai says there are also plans to introduce groceries, as well as food delivery to the platform.
Nigeria: Army Kills 21 Bandits in Zamfara
By Ruby Leo and Hope AbahThe Nigerian Army yesterday said it killed 21 bandits in a gun duel in Zamfara State, just as 24 people were feared killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Benue and Kaduna states.
Nigeria: Stephen Keshi Stadium, Ready in May - Governor Okowa
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed confidence that the Stephen Keshi Stadium will be ready for use in May. Addressing newsmen after the inspection visit to the stadium in Asaba Governor Okowa said the stadium will be ready in May and will be able to host national competitions.
South Africa: UJ to Honour Iconic Ndebele Artist Esther Mahlangu With Honourary Doctorate
Internationally acclaimed Ndebele artist Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg on Monday. Her work first won international attention in 1989 after her inclusion in the important exhibition Magiciens de la Terre at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. She has racked up countless awards ever since and was most recently honoured with a mural by artist Imani Shanklin Roberts in New York.
Nigeria: Women Protest, Say Our Husbands Abandon Us for Over 6 Yrs Power Outage
Hundreds of women from Alaba-Oro, Mosafejo and Amukoko area of Lagos on Thursday stormed the Marina headquarters of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), protesting over six years epileptic power supply. The all-women protesters prevented workers and visitors from entering EKEDC premises and caused traffic gridlock on the ever-busy Lagos Marina.
Nigeria: Islamisation of Nigeria - I Don't Have Religious Agenda - Buhari
By Johnbosco AgbakwuruAbuja — President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said that his administration did not have any hidden religious agenda. The President also called on religious leaders to work towards the broader goal of building a strong and unified nation, and avoid insinuations that could divide the populace, especially along religious lines.
Nigeria: Jonathan Clarifies Position On Cambridge Analytica
By Emma UjahAbuja — Spokesman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, has refuted media reports linking the Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, to the controversial Cambridge Analytica saga. He clarified in a statement, yesterday, that he responded to a reporter's inquiry that Dr. Jonathan was not aware of the alleged involvement of the organization in the 2015 general elections in Nigeria.
Africa: Nigeria Still Africa's Biggest Market
Transsion Holdings, giant mobile phone (Tecno Mobile), has described Nigeria as still the biggest market in Africa in spite of some challenges. Mr Andy Yan, Vice President, Transsion Holdings, parent company of Tecno Mobile, made the assertion in Lagos at Tecno's Global Spring Launch. Newsmen report that Tecno unveiled Camon X Pro smartphone at the event held at the Eko Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
Zimbabwe Wants Mining Companies to List On Local Exchange
Harare — Zimbabwe wants mining firms to list on the local bourse as part of efforts under new president Emmerson Mnangagwa to boost investment and local ownership of its vast mineral resources, a new bill before parliament showed. Mnangagwa, who took power in November when the military ousted Robert Mugabe after nearly four decades, has vowed to revitalise the economy and unlock investment in the mining sector after years of reticence by foreign investors.
Nigeria: Forex Abuses - Senate Urges Govt to Blacklist Culpable Companies, Banks
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs on Thursday urged the Federal Government to blacklist companies and banks found culpable of engaging in foreign exchange abuses. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, made the call while speaking to newsmen in Abuja. He said that in the committee's preliminary investigation into economic infractions, it found out that most companies were found to have abused Federal Government's fiscal policies.
Nigeria: Critics of $1b Security Fund Playing Politics, Says Adesina
Presidential media adviser, Femi Adesina says those opposing or criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari's approval of one billion dollars for security funding are only playing politics with the lives of Nigerians. The Minister of Defence, retired Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali had on Wednesday revealed that President Buhari had granted assent for the release of the one billion dollars fund for the procurement of security equipment to fight insecurity in the country.
Nigeria: Obaland Music Award Makes Me Feel Like a Grammy Award Winner - Mlex Songz
interview Alex Obeheremen Usiabulu, popularly known as Mlex Songz, was born in Edo state and is getting ready to launch his new single Love Rain acoustic version. The song has become the singer's favourite as it has brought him various awards in Nigeria. Vanguard caught up with him and he spoke about his music and the music industry. Tell us about your background My name is Alex Obeheremen Usiabulu.
Nigeria: Finance Companies Seek CBN's Support On Cheap Funds
By Babajide KomolafeFinance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate access to cheap funds for finance companies. FHAN President and Managing Director/Chief Executive, CFS Finance Limited, Mrs. Bola Agunbiade, made this call while speaking at the stakeholders' luncheon organised by Crownrise Finance Plc to introduce the N1billion Crownrise Bond.
Nigeria: I'm Honoured, Says Banky W
By Benjamin NjokuUber has officially announced Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W as its new Uber brand ambassador in Nigeria for 2018, making him the first musician to be the face of the leading ride hailing technology in Nigeria. The musician, artist and entrepreneur was unveiled to select members of the public and media on Wednesday, at an upscale, invite-only cocktail event in Lagos.
Nigeria: Buhari Insists On Probity to Secure Future of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that only probity, transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors that will secure the future of the country for all Nigerians, especially the youths. Buhari, who received a Letter of Credence from the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria, Mr Ketil Iversen Karlsen, on Thursday in Abuja restated the administration would continually promote the culture of honesty and integrity.
Nigeria Incurs N1.4tr Under-Recovery On Petrol Yearly - Kachikwu
By Daniel AdugboNigeria currently incurs over N1.4 trillion yearly as under-recovery or losses on the importation and sale of petrol, minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, said yesterday. The minister made the revelation at a workshop on the Harmonization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Regulatory Requirements in Abuja.
Nigeria: France Vs Nigeria Friendly - Super Falcons Vow to Put Up a Fight
Super Falcons players are determined to avoid defeat, as they play against their French counterparts this evening in Le Mans. An interesting game is at hand, with Nigeria parading a mix of veterans and upcoming stars, while France, who finished in fourth place at the FIFA World Cup finals in Germany seven years ago, also boast a number of new prospects.
Kenya: Ex-AG Githu, Kazungu Kambi Get Parastatal Positions
Former Attorney-General Githu Muigai and former Labour Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kazungu Kambi are among high profile individuals who have been appointed to chair various State corporations. Prof Muigai - who resigned from his position and was replaced by former Court of Appeal Judge Paul Kihara Kariuki - has been appointed to chair the Council for Legal Education, according to a draft copy of the official Kenya Gazette seen by the Nation.
Nigeria: Abacha Loot - I Never Asked Nigeria for Extra Pay, Says Swiss Lawyer
Enrico Monfrini, a Swiss lawyer hired by the federal government since 1999 to work on recovering Abacha loot, has denied asking for additional fees, according to online portal, The Cable. His denial came on the heels of a syndicated article in Nigerian media seeking to justify the duplication of Monfrini's job by Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF.
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