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Nigerian Breweries’ director steps down from their position

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Nigerian Breweries’ director steps down from their position

Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially disclosed the departure of Mrs. Yeliz Yedikardesler from her role as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors, effective as of October 6, 2023.

The announcement was made by the Company Secretary, Uaboi Agbebaku, who stated that her resignation is a consequence of her departure from the Heineken Group.

Mrs. Yedikardesler had become a part of the Board in April 2022 when she assumed the position of Regional Finance Director for the Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe Region within the Heineken Group.

During her tenure, she also actively contributed as a member of the company’s statutory audit committee.

Revitalizing Nigeria’s energy industry through technology and collaboration

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Revitalizing Nigeria’s energy industry through technology and collaboration

Power sector experts have emphasized that investments, technology, and collaboration are vital components for advancing a sustainable energy future in Africa’s most populous nation.

During the opening speech at a recent power sector conference held in Lagos, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu emphasized the critical need for public-private collaborations and investments to improve electricity accessibility and affordability.

The minister expressed confidence that these efforts could address the challenges facing the power sector, including achieving energy security and sustainability.

He outlined that Nigeria’s energy mix currently consists of 80% coal and 20% renewable hydro energy, and the country is at a pivotal moment in its energy journey, given its abundant resources and growing population.

To achieve this, the Federal Government plans to invest $20 billion in power plants and grid stability, with the aim of reaching 20,000 megawatts of electricity generation within the next three years.

The minister stressed the importance of closing the metering gap to ensure power generated reaches consumers and that investors should prepare for long-term commitments in the sector.

He also mentioned the long-term goals of achieving 30,000MW by 2030 and 60,000MW by 2060 and the need for investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure.

In addition to this, he highlighted that the energy transition should be fair and inclusive, ensuring that all Nigerians have access to energy.

The focus is on creating a sustainable and modern energy future in the country.

The speech also touched on the importance of adopting cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.

It discussed the need to mitigate hazards in the power sector to make it safe, reliable, and sustainable, with a focus on technical standards, regulations, and enforcement.

Overall, the message conveyed the importance of investments, technology, and collaboration in addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges and achieving a sustainable energy future.

 

The government actively seeks to attract airline operators for collaboration

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The government actively seeks to attract airline operators for collaboration

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has expressed the Federal Government’s willingness to collaborate with and support Nigerian airline operators in elevating the quality of their services.

This commitment was made during a meeting with members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, led by Dr. Abdulmunaf Yunusa, who paid a courtesy visit to the Minister’s office on Tuesday.

Keyamo emphasized his dedication to transparency in his role, stating, “I don’t want to operate in secrecy; one of my key policies is transparency.

I encourage you to share your challenges so that Nigerians can fully grasp the relationship between the government and airline operators.”

Furthermore, Keyamo highlighted the importance of local airlines in the growth and development of the aviation industry and the nation as a whole.

He assured the operators of government support in their pursuit of profitability while adhering to international aviation standards.

He mentioned the possibility of reviewing Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASA) and urged the operators to modernize their fleets to increase patronage.

The Minister urged cooperation among airline operators to establish more robust businesses with sufficient capital reserves to weather challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.

He also pledged to explore avenues for the Airline Operators of Nigeria to access financing at favorable interest rates and foreign exchange to meet their international obligations.

Keyamo discussed the potential for commercial Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in Nigeria, expressing his intent to develop a forward-looking master plan during his tenure to position Nigeria as an aviation hub in Africa.

He encouraged airlines to utilize their BASA routes to reduce airfare costs.

Dr. Abdulmunaf Yunusa, representing the Airline Operators of Nigeria, presented a paper through Captain Roland Iyayi, highlighting various challenges faced by the Nigerian aviation industry.

These challenges included foreign exchange constraints, the cost of Jet A1 fuel, capital expenses, infrastructure, taxes, fees, government policies, and charges.

The Airline Operators of Nigeria proposed solutions such as licenses for Jet A1 importation and distribution through strategic partnerships, immediate reviews of industry taxes, fees, and charges, and renegotiation of existing BASAs and Multilateral Air Service Agreements in alignment with the Single Africa Air Transport Market, emphasizing reciprocity in favor of domestic airlines.

Israeli military airstrikes result in the elimination of high-ranking Hamas figures

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Israeli military airstrikes result in the elimination of high-ranking Hamas figures

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement that on Monday evening, they had carried out operations resulting in the deaths of Hamas’ economy minister and another senior political bureau member.

This news followed a series of more than 100 airstrikes on Gaza, as reported by RT.

Subsequently, Hamas confirmed the fatalities of both individuals on its official website, asserting that they had been “martyred due to the Zionist occupation’s bombing of the Gaza Strip.”

Jawad Abu Shamala, who held the role of economy minister in Hamas’ political wing, and Zakaria Abu Ma’amr, characterized as a close associate of the group’s Gaza leader, Yahya Sinwar, were the individuals in question.

According to the IDF, Abu Shamala was responsible for “financing and directing terrorism,” while Abu Ma’amr was deeply involved in the organization’s decision-making and planning of actions against the security of the State of Israel.

This statement was issued on Tuesday.

Israeli military aircraft had been conducting a series of airstrikes in the densely-populated Gaza area since Saturday, focusing on 250 targets in the al-Furkan neighborhood of Gaza City between Monday and Tuesday.

The IDF referred to this neighborhood as a “nest of terror,” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that the airstrikes would “continue at full strength.”

Reports indicated a high number of civilian casualties, with the Palestinian Health Ministry stating on Tuesday that the strikes had claimed the lives of 770 people and left 4,000 others wounded, including 140 children.

The bombing campaign was initiated in response to a full-scale assault on Israel by Hamas, which began with rocket barrages fired from Gaza into Israel on Saturday morning.

Some of these rockets reached as far as Tel Aviv. In response, air raid sirens sounded across southern Israel, and Hamas fighters crossed the border, attacking Jewish settlements near Gaza.

As of Tuesday, the conflict had resulted in at least 800 Israeli casualties and more than 2,000 wounded.

It was reported that Hamas was holding at least 150 Israelis as hostages, threatening to execute them on live television if Israel continued its no-warning airstrikes on Gaza.

Despite international concerns, Israeli officials did not show any signs of backing down, with Major General Ghassan Alian emphasizing a strong stance, stating that “human animals must be treated as such” and warning of severe repercussions, including a lack of electricity and water in Gaza.

 

Two siblings brought to trial for the murder of their uncle in Kwara

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Two siblings brought to trial for the murder of their uncle in Kwara

Two siblings sharing the same parentage found themselves facing charges in front of a Magistrates’ Court in Kwara State, accused of the murder of their uncle, Mohammed Abubakar.

The two suspects, Musa Idris (25) and Aliyu Idris (20), were brought before the court on charges of alleged culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy.

According to the police report, the accused individuals, in a conspiracy, assaulted their 54-year-old uncle while he attempted to mediate in a dispute between them and their father.

The unfortunate incident took place in Kinikini village, located in the Kaiama Local Government Area of the state.

The charges against them were based on Sections 97 and 221 of the Penal Code Laws of Nigeria.

The police’s investigation, conducted at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Ilorin, revealed that the suspects had a dispute with their father and intended to harm him.

When their father was away tending to his cattle, the two suspects attacked their uncle with machetes, leading to his tragic demise.

The suspects confessed to the crime, admitting that their unhappiness with their uncle for preventing them from harming their father was their motive for the act.

The prosecutor, Gbenga Ayeni, requested the court to detain the accused individuals.

In response, Magistrate A. A Issa ruled in favor of remanding the suspects in the Federal Custodial Centre in Ilorin.

The case was adjourned until November 1, 2023, for further proceedings.

 

A father is facing legal proceedings for the alleged sexual abuse of his two underage sons

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A father is facing legal proceedings for the alleged sexual abuse of his two underage sons

A 38-year-old man, Afeez Gbadamosi, was on Tuesday arraigned before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court by the Lagos State Government for allegedly sexually molesting his two underage sons who are between ages three and seven.

Gbadamosi is facing four counts of sexual assault and indecent behaviour preferred against him by the state.

The state prosecuting counsel, Abimbola Abolade, told the court that the incident occurred sometime between 2021 and 2022.

She said the molestation took place at the Iyanamuda area of Agric in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Abolade told Justice Abiola Sholadoye that the defendant sexually assaulted the boys by inserting his finger into their anus.

She also alleged that Gbadamosi indecently touched their genitals, pressed their buttocks and also made them watch him while he having sexual intercourse with his wife.

According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 261 and 264 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

However, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The defendant’s counsel, O.O Oladipupo, urged the court to grant her client bail in liberal terms.

But Justice Sholadoye, before adjourning the case, ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre pending when he can perfect his bail conditions.

She adjourned the case till November 20, 2023, for trial.

 

The EFCC apprehends two individuals believed to be involved in online fraud at Skales’ residence

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The EFCC apprehends two individuals believed to be involved in online fraud at Skales’ residence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the apprehension of two suspected internet fraudsters at the residence of the musician, John Njeng Njeng, who is widely recognized as Skales.

The EFCC conveyed this information through a statement posted on their social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on Tuesday.

According to the statement, “On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, apprehended two individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud at House F10, Victoria Crest 4, Lekki, Lagos.

The individuals in question are Udemba Chukwuemeka, also known as ‘Jody,’ and Jamal Jamiu Onasola, known as ‘Jamal.’

They were apprehended at the residence of musician John Njeng Njeng, popularly known as Skales.”

The statement continues, “These two suspects are believed to be associated with a dating scam and have described Njeng as their ‘mentor.’

Chukwuemeka has resided in Njeng’s home for two years, while Onasola has only been there for a few months. Once the investigations are completed, they will be taken to court.”

However, singer John Njeng-Ngeng, widely known as Skales, raised concerns about an alleged intrusion by EFCC officials at his residence on the same day.

In response, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, refuted these claims, stating that such allegations were baseless and asserting that EFCC officials do not engage in such tactics.

 

MMA2 increases fees for parking and the VIP lounge

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MMA2 increases fees for parking and the VIP lounge

The administrators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, have officially declared an increase in the rates for their car park and lounge services at the airport terminal.

BASL justified this adjustment as a response to the evolving economic conditions in the country.

They explained that this decision, although long-delayed out of solidarity with airport users, had become unavoidable to ensure the efficient operation of the terminal.

It’s important to note that these rate modifications will exclusively affect the car park and VIP lounge charges and will come into effect from November 1, 2023.

In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Mr. Kola Bamigboye, the Head of Spaces and Premises for BASL, the company expressed its commitment to improving the facilities to provide a safe and convenient parking experience for passengers.

The new car park rates will be more accommodating for users who spend less than 30 minutes in the multi-storey car park facility.

Regarding the lounge access fee, Esther Ojeiwa, the Supervisor-In-Charge of Lounge Services at MMA2, emphasized the necessity of increasing the access fee to the VIP walk-in lounge by 33.3 percent to maintain high-quality services and create a peaceful environment for travelers to relax before their flights.

 

What motivated me to share my academic records – Dalung

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What motivated me to share my academic records – Dalung

Former Sports and Youth Minister, Solomon Dalung, offered an explanation for sharing his academic records on social media. He did so to subject them to public scrutiny.

Dalung presented his 1990 West African Education Council certificate, Certificate of Call to the Bar, Bachelor of Law certificate, and Master of Laws certificates from the University of Jos on the X platform.

He declared himself an alumnus of the University of Jos, surrendering his academic records for public examination. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunrise Daily,” Dalung revealed that he voluntarily made his credentials available due to the widespread concern about academic qualifications in Nigeria.

He pointed out that the President of Nigeria and his political associates have faced legal battles regarding their credentials, which has raised suspicions about certificate authenticity in Nigeria.

Dalung emphasized that anyone dissatisfied with his records could take legal action to compel the University of Jos to release his transcript.

While expressing respect for President Bola Tinubu and denying any intention to mock him over the certificate issue, Dalung believed that the President’s team mishandled the situation, exacerbating the problem.

He expressed sympathy for the President’s predicament and criticized the handling of the certificate controversy by his advisors, suggesting that their actions were adding more burdens to the President.

Notably, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party had filed a lawsuit in a United States court, alleging that President Tinubu forged his Chicago State University certificate, which had been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission before the February 25 presidential election.

Teacher faces charges for disciplining a female student through corporal punishment

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Teacher faces charges for disciplining a female student through corporal punishment

On Tuesday, a 43-year-old teacher named David Yusuf was brought before the Wuse Zone II Magistrates’ Court in Abuja by the police.

He stands accused of allegedly physically assaulting a student from the Government Girls College in Kuje, FCT, without provocation.

The defendant, who is reported to be a casual staff member of the college, faces two charges: causing grievous harm without provocation and assault.

 

He has pleaded not guilty.

The police prosecutor, Mr. Edwin Inegbenoise, informed the court that the case was initially reported at the Kuje Divisional Police Headquarters but was subsequently transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, FCT, for further investigation.

According to Inegbenoise, the complainant, Henry Iortim, residing at Union Homes Estate in Kuje, reported that on June 2, his 16-year-old daughter, a student at the college, was allegedly assaulted by the defendant during a night prep session.

 

The defendant purportedly used an iron rod to flog the victim, resulting in injuries to her palm and other parts of her body.

The charges against the defendant are in violation of sections 241 and 326 of the Penal Code.

Magistrate Abdulmajid Oniyangi granted the defendant bail in the amount of N2 million, with two sureties who must also reside within the court’s jurisdiction.

The court registrar will verify the addresses of these sureties before the defendant’s release.

The case has been adjourned until November 6, when it will proceed with the hearing and presentation of witnesses by the prosecuting counsel.

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