February 2021

Floods, Longer Dry Spell Imminent In 2021 — NiMet Report

Floods, Longer Dry Spell Imminent In 2021 — NiMet Report

February 2, 2021 1:35 pm

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has given out its season climate prediction for 2021 which shows that there will be flashes of floods in some parts of the country as well as a severe dry spell in most parts of northern Nigeria.

Presenting the highlights of the NiMet’s 2021 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said ‘The normal to above normal rainfall pattern in the country will lead to the possibility of isolated flash floods due to increasing high-intensity rainfall at the peak of the season, especially in areas that are …

59 Years: Chief Ekeh Felicitates With Chief Henry Njoku

59 Years: Chief Ekeh Felicitates With Chief Henry Njoku

February 2, 2021 1:07 pm

Chief Better Joseph Ekeh, an administrator for the Owerri-zone socio-political group has felicitated with the Vice Chairman of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) and the Patron of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agent (ANLCA), Chief Sir Henry Njoku on his 59th birthday celebration today.

The international entrepreneur who is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the renowned Alaowerri Restaurant in London located at 129 New Cross Rd, London, United Kingdom, and Ada Vinn Inn in Owerri, Imo State congratulated the customs chief on the impact that he has made since his …

Why Stopping Rice Smugglers Is Difficult – Nigerian Customs

Why Stopping Rice Smugglers Is Difficult – Nigerian Customs

February 2, 2021 1:07 pm

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has given reasons why it has been difficult for its officers to completely stop the smuggling of rice into the country from the borders.

NCS spokesman, Mr. Joseph Attah, gave the explanations while speaking to Newsmen following complaints by the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria that the country had been flooded with smuggled rice.

While agreeing that Customs cannot claim to we have been able to completely wipe out smuggling of rice and any other prohibited items, Attah noted that as long as there are human beings ready to cut corners; that are driven by …

Fulani Controlling Reprisals In The North, Difficult - Tofa

Fulani: Controlling Reprisals In The North, Difficult – Tofa

February 2, 2021 12:39 pm

Bashir Tofa, an Elder Fulani Statesman, has warned those stoking ethnic tension across the country to desist from doing so in order to avoid a serious crisis that could arise from reprisal attacks in northern Nigeria.

There has been tension in the country since an ultimatum was issued to herders to vacate the SouthWest over rising insecurity.

Sunday Igboho, the Yoruba self-acclaimed activist, had first instigated a crisis against the Fulani Community in Oyo State in January, leading to loss of lives and destruction of properties.

But peace was restored after Southern and Northern Stakeholders met in Ibarapa Local …

NIN Registration: Federal Government Extends Deadline

NIN Registration: Federal Government Extends Deadline

February 2, 2021 8:45 am

The Federal Government has extended the National Identity Number, NIN, registration deadline by 8 weeks.

This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate, Nigeria Identity Management Commission, NIMC.

‘The ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise has been extended by 8 weeks, with a new deadline of April 6, 2021,’ he said.

According to the statement, this message was conveyed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, during the meeting of the Ministerial Taskforce on NIN-SIM registration, which was held on the 1st of February, …

Trump Names Defense Lawyers As Impeachment Trial Looms

Trump Names Defense Lawyers As Impeachment Trial Looms

February 2, 2021 8:44 am

Former US President Donald Trump announced Sunday he had picked two lawyers to head his defense team days before his historic second impeachment trial, as Republicans braced for a battle over the future of their party.

Trump’s Senate trial is due to start on February 9, but he had reportedly parted ways with several members of his initial legal team just a day ago.

His lead lawyers, David Schoen and Bruce L. Castor, Jr, are ‘highly respected trial lawyers’ with backgrounds in criminal law and defense, according to a statement from Trump.

Read Also: Trump Leaves White House, Skipping

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Open Grazing Remains Banned In Southeast – Umahi To Kanu

Open Grazing Remains Banned In Southeast – Umahi To Kanu

February 2, 2021 8:43 am

Governor of Ebonyi State and the Chairman, Southeast Governors Forum, Dave Umahi has reiterated the ban on open grazing in the region.

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, had at the weekend given the Governors in the region seven days to join their South West counterparts in banning open grazing.

But the Governor, while reacting to Kanu’s ultimatum, disclosed that the Governors did not just stop at banning open grazing but also restricted the movement of cattle by foot.

Read Also: I’m Fulani But Open Grazing In 2021 Unacceptable – Garba

Umahi spoke on Monday …

‘Controversial Pastors’ On The Rise Amid Economic Hardship

‘Controversial Pastors’ On The Rise Amid Economic Hardship

February 2, 2021 8:43 am

As the activities of self-proclaimed men of God and prophets remain on the rise in Nigeria, some concerned Nigerians are worried about the true status of these acclaimed ‘men of God’. While adherents and supporters of some of the pastors believe they are as real as ‘God Himself,” others have kicked, saying they are fake and only after fame and money.

Nigeria, known for proliferation of churches tolerates all kinds of religious practices with little or no regulation in place.

Many Nigerian pastors have been accused of deviating from their true calling, and are focusing more on enlarging their personal …

Merkel Defends 'slower' EU Vaccine Rollout

Merkel Defends ‘slower’ EU Vaccine Rollout

February 1, 2021 7:53 pm

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday defended the European Union’s troubled vaccine drive, saying there were ‘good reasons’ the rollout had got off to a slower start than in some other countries.

Speaking after a vaccine ‘summit’ that brought together key players, Merkel renewed a promise to offer every German citizen a vaccine by the end of September.

Merkel had convened the online talks in response to growing anger in the 27-member bloc over the sluggish rollout of Covid-19 jabs, which has been beset with delivery delays and piled political pressure on EU leaders.

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COVID-19 Nigeria To Receive 16M Vaccine Doses February

COVID-19: Nigeria To Receive 16M Vaccine Doses February

February 1, 2021 7:08 pm

The Federal Government has said that the country will receive 16 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines before the end of February.

The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, said on Monday that this will replace the initial 100,000 doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech approved vaccines earlier expected in the country.

Read Also: Nigerian Governors To Take COVID-19 Vaccine On Live TV

He was speaking at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.

According to him, the initial 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccines expected …

Ighalo Set To Complete Move To Saudi Arabian Club

Ighalo Set To Complete Move To Saudi Arabian Club

February 1, 2021 6:40 pm

Super Eagles’ top striker to the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, Odion Ighalo, is expected to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab with words rife that the deal would be completed subject to medical and personal terms in the coming hours.

Currently, on holidays in  Dubai, the 31-year-old Ighalo recently completed his long loan deal with Manchester United from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.

Ighalo, according to Sky Sports,  was due to return to his parent club but they have given him permission to speak to the Saudi Arabian side.

Read Also: Ighalo Usurps Ibrahimovic To Equal 95-yr Man Utd Record

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COVID-19 75 Nigerian Health Workers Test Positive In One Week

COVID-19: 75 Nigerian Health Workers Test Positive In One Week

February 1, 2021 5:57 pm

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has expressed worry that at least 75 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last one week in various parts of the country.

The NCDC boss disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF).

According to him, the number of health workers getting infected is becoming worrisome, noting that efforts are ongoing to ensure health workers are actively protected against the virus.

‘Firstly, I’ll like to address the increasing number of COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers …

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