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EDITORIAL: Tinubu, appointment of partisan RECs and the endangering of Nigeria's democracy

View this email in your browser Headlines EDITORIAL: Tinubu, appointment of partisan RECs and the endangering of Nigeria's democracy Tinubu should embrace universal best practices in making these appointments or else, he risks being seen as a leader mired in the morass of deception... Read More How Ex – Zamfara governor depleted state's resources in four years – Commissioner He accused the former governor of buying massage chairs at N50 million each. Why we quickly passed N2.17 trillion supplementary budget – Ndume President Bola Tinubu transmitted the budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday and it was passed on Thursday. INVESTIGATION: How National Assembly Clerk violates Nigeria's Code of Conduct law The company owned by NASS Clerk Tambuwal was incorporated in 2010 and is focused on "trading, to carry on the business of general contracting, trading, import, export, general logistics services, supplies, transportation, etc." Most Recent Stories Twenty bodies recovered in Taraba boat Mishap – Official The boat was overloaded with bags of cement, iron rods, food items, animals, and over 100 passengers including children. Read More INEC Chairman speaks on commencement of payment of staff's new allowances The federal government had in April announced a 40 per cent increment to the peculiar allowance paid to civil servants. Kaduna pupil released after over 800 days in captivity Treasure was the last of the 121 pupils kidnapped by bandits from their school in Chikun Local Government, Kaduna. Jigawa FRSC receives new vehicle after mob attack In July, a mob attacked the FRSC facility and set fire to two of their operational vehicles. GIJC2023: Despite visa challenges, conference reunites journalists against global threats Participants say GIJC is far beyond tips shared in the classrooms and panel sessions, even as they hailed the collaborative opportunities and reunion presented by the in-person gathering. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Nigerian govt seeks US assistance on food security Business Lagos, EnterpriseNGR inaugurate International Financial Centre to drive investment "The Lord Mayor, Professor Michael Mainelli's invitation stands as a resounding endorsement of Lagos State's commitment to excellence, as well as recognition of its increasing economic prominence," an official said. From Our Business Partners Zenith Bank Plc reported outstanding financial results for Q3 2023, with a triple-digit growth of 114 per cent in total income. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Seun Kuti vs AY, Isreal DMW's marriage, Pastor Adeboye's successor, other top entertainment stories last week Two of Nigeria's biggest entertainers, Seun Kuti and comedian Ayo Makun, famously known as AY, came head to head during the week. 2023 MUSON Festival: Nigerian-American Soprano singer performance, stage drama, other highlights The 2023 MUSON festival spanned nine days of festivities, offering a diverse range of activities. Opinion Presidential 'to do' list (1), By Wole Olaoye Why can't we sell crude oil for local consumption to Dangote refineries and the modular refineries in naira, instead of dollars? It is the quest for dollars at the black market rate that jacks up the price of the product. Must we make insane profit at the expense of our people who are the real owners of the oil? The sale of crude oil at the international market rate should be reserved for exports. I urge President Tinubu to give this idea a thought. The life, loves and adventures of Obiefuna Benjamin Nwabueze, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The story that emerges is defined by its clarity, candour and contradiction. Nwabueze narrates an almost charmed progress through challenging personal and professional difficulties and various character-shaping scrapes with injustice. He was a pioneer in communications technology. He was a town-crier, a telegraphist, and an expert in the Morse Code – all forebears of the digital age in which he lived out his advanced years. Promoted Jaiz Bank declares 73% PBT growth in 9 months ending Sept 2023 Jaiz Bank, operating under Islamic banking principles, primarily derives its earnings from investing and financing activities. Effective transformation in Nigeria begins with strategic leadership by Dr Razaq Owolabi The United Kingdom-based leadership development organisation, TEXEM, has urged business and political leaders in Nigeria to be strategic to transform their society effectively. Unity Bank records N38.2 billion gross earnings in Q3'23 Also, customer deposits appreciating by 5% to N344.4 billion within the period, an indication of business growth and customer confidence in the Bank. Sports EPL: Luiz Diaz rescues Liverpool against Luton, Ola Aina scores first Nottingham goal Ola Aina's stunner guided Nottingham Forest to a much-needed victory against Aston Villa. NPFL Roundup: Shooting Stars crush Niger Tornadoes as Rangers, Doma win derby tests Shooting Stars scored the highest goals of the matchday after withwashing Niger Tornadoes at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba. Fact Checker No evidence Yekeh Kolubah endorsed George Weah in run-off Claim: On Oct. 26, 2023, Independent Probe Newspaper published that representative Yekeh Kolubah, a staunch supporter of the opposition Unity Party, endorsed the re-election of President George Weah in the run-off elections. Experts discuss strategies for media and information literacy in Africa To commemorate Media and Literacy Week, DUBAWA, the fact-checking programme of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), hosted a panel of experts in an X (formerly Twitter) Space on October 26, 2023, to discuss pressing issues in Africa's media and information literacy. Health UNFPA supports treatment of 104 VVF patients in Kaduna The condition is among the most distressing complications of gynaecologic and obstetric procedures. NAFDAC issues warning alert on highly caffeinated energy drinks sold online NAFDAC says the consumption of products containing high levels of caffeine could cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness. Read our Top Stories From Last Week Otedola gifts N1 million each to all students of Nigerian private university The N750 million scholarship donation according to Mr Otedola is in commemoration of his appointment as the Chancellor of the university and "in recognition of the harsh economic situation" in Nigeria. Tinubu appoints top EFCC prosecutor, six others as justice minister's aides Mr Tinubu deployed the new appointees to justice ministry, where they will work under the Attorney-General of the Federation. University lecturer found dead with slit throat Mr Bolarin said her body was discovered on Sunday morning after members of her church went to her home because she did not attend the church service. Subsidy Removal: Reps reject motion to make WAEC, NECO, JAMB, others free for Nigerian students The motion sought to urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free to enable the common man have a direct benefit of fuel subsidy removal palliatives. Despite economic hardship, Tinubu to spend N1.5bn on cars for 'first lady's office', N2.9bn for SUVs Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to replace operational vehicles for the presidency. 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.