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View this email in your browser Headlines INVESTIGATION: Kano farmers helpless as sand mining destroys farmlands The activities of sand miners in Kano have been a source of concern for farmers and environmentalists in the affected areas. Read More Wike sacks heads of agencies, parastatals The affected appointees are to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank. Abducted university students spotted receiving medication at community controlled by terrorists The abducted students were moved to the Madada forest within Kwiambana Game Reserve after they were abducted. Driver killed as terrorists abduct passengers on Kaduna highway "For instance, on the 19th of this month, a 10-year-old girl, Fatima, was shot and killed around Kwaga on Birnin-Gwari/Kaduna highway, about 10km from Birnin-Gwari town." Most Recent Stories Brain Drain: In one week three doctors die in Lagos hospital, colleagues kick The doctors' association said the devastating phenomenon of brain drain, and its attendant work overload for the doctors remaining onshore have been repeatedly emphasised. Read More Nigerian governor appoints 138 social media influencers as aides The appointments of the 138 special reporters were in addition to about 200 people earlier appointed as senior special advisers, senior special assistants and assistants. Sanwo-Olu says Lagos prioritises school safety, as agency honours 24 schools, PREMIUM TIMES journalist The governor said the BOS award is a valuable addition to the multiple efforts of the state in ensuring safety in all the schools. Nigerian Air Force bombs suspected IPOB hideouts in South-east Mr Gabkwet stressed that the air strikes were authorised on the hideouts by the country's military authorities. Nigeria ranked sixth in World for Organised Crime Nigeria scored 7.28 out of 10 points which makes it the sixth in the world and second highest in Africa behind the Democratic Republic of Congo (7.35) and ahead of South Africa (7.18). Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos We need to make accountable the three tiers of government in Nigeria Business ANALYSIS: Poor Power Supply, Grid Collapse: Tasks ahead of Nigeria's Power Minister Adelabu In recent years, the Nigerian power sector has experienced many broad challenges related to electricity policy enforcement, regulatory uncertainty, gas supply, transmission system constraints, and major power sector planning shortfalls. We'll provide enabling environment for business to thrive – VP Shettima The vice president who made the pledge when he hosted the management of First Surat Group, as well as top management of MTN Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, charged MTN Nigeria to facilitate and spearhead digital mobile money and digital education. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Mohbad: Spanish Club honours late singer with customised Jersey (PHOTOS) "Let's hope that his jersey will bring us luck and strength to beat our rival and serve to give voice to his story". Mohbad: Lagos State Judiciary to begin coroner's inquest on late singer A coroner's Inquest is an inquiry into the manner and cause of an individual's death conducted by a coroner to determine the identity of the deceased, as well as where, when and how they died. Opinion We are all MohBad: A cultural essay, By Reuben Abati There is a MohBad in all of us, a part of him that speaks to the depths of our cravings, outer realities, and fears. Young or old, man or woman, we all wake up every morning hoping that God's grace will shine upon us. MohBad enjoyed heavenly Grace, no matter how briefly, in life and death. In death, he became a catalyst for the expression of youth angst and despair in Nigeria and elsewhere. Yet he grew up amidst deprivation. It is perhaps true after all that heroes do not wear capes. The nightmare of resident doctors as resident donkeys, By Ugoji Egbujo In any other profession, where negligence leads easily to death, there would be an inquiry. The inquiry would lead to stiffer protective regulations. But a doctor has died, his grieving colleagues are lamenting, and his bosses are running around like excited apprentice masquerades seeking to disconnect any link between that tragedy and the mind-bending schedules resident doctors endure in teaching hospitals. Promoted What's in a name? Unravelling NIRSAL MFB vs NIRSAL PLC conundrum The primary function of NIRSAL PLC is to provide risk-mitigation services for financial institutions, including banks and microfinance banks when lending to the agricultural sector. Examining Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat currencies Can Bitcoin be a hedge against unstable fiat currencies? Here's an examination of this cryptocurrency and its potential as a hedge against fiat money. Xiaomi launches its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi 13T in Nigeria Xiaomi 13T's camera has a wide 100% DCI-P3 colour range, enabling it to recreate colors that are very similar to human vision. Sports EFL: Iwobi scores first Fulham goal as Onyeka, Iheanacho suffer defeats While the duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey progressed to the next round, Frank Onyeka for Brentford alongside his compatriots Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were all dumped out of the competition. Serie A: Osimhen scores as Napoli return to winning ways With just a paltry two points from their last three Serie A matches, Napoli needed victory badly in Wednesday's outing. Fact Checker Is Naira Marley NDLEA Ambassador? Verdict: The claim that Azeez Fasola, popularly known as Naira Marley, was appointed as NDLEA ambassador is false. NDLEA denied the appointment in a press release signed by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy on the 19th of August. Scammers pose as Jumia, organise pseudo recruitment to defraud people Verdict: False. Our investigation uncovered that Jumia is presently not in the process of hiring new staff. The circulating advertisements do not have any affiliation with the company. Health Reps to probe operations of fertility clinics in Nigeria The lawmakers noted that there are cases of unethical and exploitative practices in egg procurement and surrogacy by fertility hospitals and clinics. Nigeria records 210 new cholera infections, 10 deaths The report revealed that as of 27 August, Nigeria had recorded 84 suspected deaths, and 2,860 suspected cases across 25 states. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.