Would you consider letting your sibling marry very soon, especially if a token from the government is attached? A county in China is offering newlywed couples a “reward” of 1,000 yuan, which is about 83,876 in the naira, if the bride is aged 25 and under, as the country battles a declining birth rate and searches for ways to get young people to marry. Changshan County said the reward was to promote “age-appropriate marriage and childbearing” for first marriages. It also announced a series of childcare, fertility, and education subsidies for couples who have children. Marriage rates in China hit…
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Mustapha Habib Ahmed, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has alerted authorities that the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon might initiate a complete release of excess water due to heavy rainfall in the region. Speaking in Abuja at the National Emergency Coordination Forum meeting, Ahmed revealed that Cameroon had already begun releasing water from the dam at a rate of 200 cubic metres per second, equivalent to around 18 million cubic metres daily. He cautioned that this could potentially lead to flooding in Nigerian states situated along the River Benue, encompassing Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Enugu,…
The Mutinous soldiers in Gabon, who took over the country’s leadership and cancelled the election have proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader on Wednesday night, after placing President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was declared the winner of Saturday’s election, under house arrest. The coup leaders said in an announcement on Gabon’s state TV that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema had been “unanimously” designated president of a transitional committee to lead the country. Oligui is a cousin of Bongo. Oligui, the new military leader, used to be the bodyguard of Bongo’s father, the late President Omar Bongo, said…
The Lagos State Governor, Bajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker Mudashiru Obasa have met with the State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC). The GAC is the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. Recall that there have been rumours flying that the governor and the speaker are at loggerheads over the screening of commissioners. In July, Sanwo-Olu transmitted a list containing 39 nominees to the legislative arm for screening for appointment as commissioners. The House cleared 22 of the nominees and rejected 17 others, including six former commissioners of the governor in his first tenure. The former commissioners include…
About six hours that military in Gabon have announced a total take over and cancellation of the election, they have placed President Ali Bngo under house arrest. GOVIMA reported that on Wednesday, the soldiers cited institutional, political, economic, and social crises as reasons for the coup. They added that Bongo’s administration had been reduced to an “irresponsible, unpredictable governance resulting in a continuing deterioration in social cohesion that risks leading the country into chaos”. The coupist also announced that one of his sons has been arrested for “treason”. Adding that they represent all security and defence forces in the Central…
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the man who designed Nigeria’s flag passed on today. He designed the flag in October 1959, a year before Nigeria gained independence. Akinkunmi came back to limelight again when Olawale Olaniran, then student in the University of Ibadan, managed to track down the designer of the flag in 2006 and was in 2019 placed on five hundred thousand monthly stipend for life by the Nzenweofor Group at the company’s maiden edition of the LACLIC GOLDEN HEROES AWARD held at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja. Pa Michael Akinkunmi, the “Mr. Flag man“ is survived by friends…
A group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television Wednesday, announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime” and cancelling an election that, according to official results, President Ali Bongo Ondimba won. During the announcement, AFP journalists heard gunfire ring out in the Gabonese capital, Libreville. While announcing the cancellation of the vote results one of the officers said “all the institutions of the republic” had been dissolved. The address was read by an officer flanked by a group of a dozen army colonels, members of the elite Republican Guard, regular soldiers and others. It came moments after…
Lagos ranks 90th best city globally, 5th African city to live and work. The index 2023 report has ranked Lagos State as the 5th best African city to live and work, 90th best globally. It shows the African countries on the rating laser coming in at 60th, 67th, 72nd, 76th, 90th, and 94th. According to the report, the ranking is based on a global survey of close to 15,000 public members conducted in April 2023 in 20 countries on all continents to measure perceptions of the world’s top 100 cities. Speaking on the survey, the Chairman and CEO of Brand…
Nnmandi Kanu says it is an Insult to beg the Federal Government for his release from detention after a court verdict delivered on October 13, 2022, has liberated him of all charges filed by the Federal Government. Recall that On April 8, 2022, Binta Nyako, a federal high court judge in Abuja, struck out eight of the 15 counts in the charge filed against Kanu by the federal government. The remaining seven counts were later quashed by the court of appeal on October 13, 2022. In a statement released by Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu’s counsel, the IPOB leader asked his lawyers…
The United States has expressed concerns regarding the presidential election in Zimbabwe, emphasizing their dedication to upholding the peoples right to choose their leaders through democratic processes. The election results, announced by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC), have come under scrutiny from various international observers, who have cited numerous issues that question the credibility of the electoral process. Observation missions from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and other international bodies have voiced their reservations, pointing to transparency, fairness, and independence as key areas of concern throughout all stages of the election process. One prominent issue highlighted is the perceived bias…
Tensions are escalating in Niger, as the military junta takes a stance by causing disruptions to services at the French Embassy in Niamey and several French consulates across the country. According to reports from Anadolu a Turkish news wire social media sources have highlighted the juntas actions, which include cutting off electricity and water supplies to the French Embassy and even blocking food deliveries. Reports indicate that similar actions have been taken at consulate locations such as Zinder, Tera, Oualam, Ayorou, Dosso, Niamey and Filingue. Elh Issa Hassoumi Boureima, President of the National Support Committee for CNSP (Conseil National pour…
The map is drawn and clear and it is ready to direct its holders as President Tinubu unveils an eight-point agenda to transform Nigeria and make life comfortable for all. Wale Edun, the minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, reveals the “RoadMap for the Economy,“ which was considered at the maiden Federal Executive Council meeting held yesterday. He also briefed the newsmen at the State House and listed the agenda’s order as food security; ending poverty; economic growth and job creation; access to capital; improving security; improving the playing field on which people and particularly companies operate;…