July 10, 2023

Plateau: Gunmen Murder Infant, Seven Other Residents

Plateau: Gunmen Murder Infant, Seven Other Residents

July 10, 2023 7:26 pm

A horrifying incident unfolded in Farin Lamba community situated in Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, as unidentified gunmen unleashed a deadly attack, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of eight lives, including that of an eight-month-old infant.

The distressing information was shared by Mr. Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement (BYM), in a statement issued on Monday in Jos.

As explained by Tengwong, the community was subjected to an attack by criminals on the night of Sunday.

‘The gunmen invaded the village at about 9:45p.m. on Sunday in a car and …

Obasanjo Says Lawmakers Deciding Pay Is Unconstitutional

Obasanjo Says Lawmakers Deciding Pay Is Unconstitutional

July 10, 2023 6:50 pm

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo strongly condemned the practice of lawmakers setting their own emoluments, describing it as both ‘unconstitutional’ and unethical.

The remark was made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during his speech at the 60th-anniversary celebration of Aare Afe Babalola’s call to the Bar, which took place in Ado Ekiti on Monday.

The former president expressed his unease, shedding light on the unsettling fact that those entrusted with preserving the Constitution are now the ones compromising its values.

Obasanjo pointed out that the responsibility for fixing the salaries of elected officials lies with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal …

Sept 28: Court To Rule On Suit Seeking Sylva's Disqualification

Sept 28: Court To Rule On Suit Seeking Sylva’s Disqualification

July 10, 2023 5:54 pm

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 28 as the day when a decision will be reached in a suit seeking an order for INEC to strike out Timipre Sylva‘s name from the list of candidates running in the Bayelsa November 11 governorship poll.

The plaintiff in the case is Chief Demesuoyefa Kolomo, who is affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

After hearing the arguments and presentations of Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kannike, SAN, counsel for Kolomo, and Babayemi Olaniyan, the lawyer representing Sylva, as well as Dr Denis Otiotio, representing the APC, Justice Donatus Okorowo set the …

UAE Orders Arrest Of Man In Lavish Car-buying Video

UAE Orders Arrest Of Man In Lavish Car-buying Video

July 10, 2023 5:08 pm

The United Arab Emirates has issued an arrest order for an individual who was captured on video displaying an arrogant demeanor while demanding the purchase of the most expensive cars in a luxury showroom.

The individual, known for filming videos showcasing the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy and influential in the UAE, was observed in this specific video engaging in a conversation with the owner of a high-end showroom. In the video, he requested to purchase a car worth over AED2 million ($545,000).

Viewers witnessed individuals in his company carrying a noticeable container brimming with a substantial quantity of cash.…

Airspace Violations: North Korea Vows To Down US Spy Planes

North Korea’s Airspace Threat: US Spy Planes at Risk

July 10, 2023 4:51 pm

On Monday, North Korea issued a warning, stating that it would take necessary measures to shoot down any US spy planes that trespass into its airspace, and criticized the US decision to deploy a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula.

According to the spokesperson for the North’s Ministry of National Defence, the United States has ‘intensified espionage activities beyond the wartime level’, with
‘provocative’ flights made by US spy aircraft over eight straight days this month, and one surveillance plane encroaching into its airspace over the East Sea ‘several times’.

‘There is no guarantee that such shocking accident as …

Threads, Twitter's Competitor, Amasses 100M Users In 5 Days

Threads, Twitter’s Competitor, Amasses 100M Users In 5 Days

July 10, 2023 3:58 pm

In an impressive feat, the Threads app introduced by Instagram to rival Twitter has garnered over 100 million users in less than five days, according to data tracking websites. This milestone surpasses the previous record set by the AI tool ChatGPT as the fastest-growing consumer app.

ChatGPT attained an impressive user count of 100 million within two months, while TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, accomplished this feat in nine months. Notably, Instagram itself, which launched the Threads app, took around two and a half years to reach the 100 million user mark after its introduction in 2010.

The much-anticipated launch …

Niger: Gov Bago Overhauls State Entities, Ends Political Appointments

Niger: Gov Bago Overhauls State Entities, Ends Political Appointments

July 10, 2023 3:49 pm

Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has mandated the disbandment of all statutory Commissions, Boards, and Parastatals in Niger State. In addition, he has ordered the termination of all Political Appointees who were appointed before May 29, 2023.

This was contained in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, and shared with newsmen.

Usman clarified that ‘Commissions, Boards, and Parastatals that are tenured or not tenured are also affected by the dissolution and urged concerned officials to comply immediately with the directive.’

Cognizant of their positive contributions to the growth of the State and …

African Leaders Must Stop Accepting Handouts From The West

African Leaders Must Stop Accepting Handouts From The West

July 10, 2023 3:45 am

Africa, the world’s second-largest continent by both land area and population, is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, economies, and histories. Its potential is enormous, yet it has often been stunted by a problematic dynamic with the Western world.

For decades, African countries have been recipients of financial aid, loans, and various forms of assistance from Western powers. While this support may appear beneficial on the surface, it has only managed to perpetuate a cycle of dependency, stifle self-sufficiency, and sometimes even exacerbate corruption and inequality. It is time for African leaders to reconsider this handout culture and chart …

Cook-A-Thon Nigeria Youths Need To Embrace Education More

Cook-A-Thon: Nigeria Youths Need To Embrace Education More

July 10, 2023 3:39 am

Years after Nigeria got the better of Covid-19, the country appears to have been hit by a fresh pandemic that is not health-related. The new pandemic appears to be the race to gain Guinness World Records recognition against all odds. From the extraordinary to the ridiculous, Nigerians have been discovering new reasons to support this newfound craze over an award that has been in place for almost a century.

When 26-year-old Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey set the motion for her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt and gave it wide publicity, her hopes were that many Nigerians would cheer her up. …

Why The World Must Unite To End The Madness In Ukraine

Why The World Must Unite To End The Madness In Ukraine

July 10, 2023 3:34 am

It’s been 17 months since Russia invaded Ukraine and since then, the sensibilities of people across the world have continually been assaulted by scenes of destruction, death and misery. This avoidable war has left big scars on the world, impeded supply chains, strained the global economy, and made a mess of our humanity.

The outrage generated following the recent release of footage showing elderly women and children, including a 95-year-old World War II female survivor, killed or injured by Russian missiles fired on apartment buildings once again accentuates the urgency for the international community to accelerate diplomatic efforts to stop …

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