IGP Says 2,000 Kenyan Police Mentally Unfit To Serve

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April 20, 2022

Kenya’s Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai says about 2000 police officers in Kenya are mentally unfit to serve in the police service.

The IGP made this revelation during a meeting with bishops and senior clergy of the Anglican Church in Nairobi. According to him, the findings were established after medical examinations were conducted on police officers.

In a video by local TV station NTV, Mutyambai said,“ We have subjected all the officers to medical examination, and to our surprise, we got a big number. We isolated almost 2,000 police officers who are unfit to do their law enforcement work,”.

The police IG however says a process to manage some of the mentally unstable officers, has started.

He highlighted the importance of having stable officers in the service, pointing out the high risk posed especially when the officers are in the custody of guns.

Mutyambai’s remarks come on the back of increased suicide and depression cases among law enforcers.

A task force was established in January to fight the rising mental health cases among police officers, which are indirectly affecting their performance.

The task force opened up channels of communication among the officers as part of ways of detecting any form of stress among them.

Niger Minister Jailed For Alleged Embezzlement Of Public Funds

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Zoe Maven

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April 20, 2022

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The Nigerien Minister of Communication, Mahamadou Zada, has been jailed for his alleged involvement in a high-profile embezzlement case.

The amount involves three billion CFA francs (when he was managing a public company (Société de patrimoine des mines du Niger) between 2013 and 2021.

This company manages the Nigerien state’s holdings in mining companies operating in the country, including uranium.

A judge of the economic and financial division of Niamey who questioned the Mahamadou Zada ordered “his incarceration in Kollo”; a city located about 50 km south of the capital.

The scandal exploded when the management of Taanadi, a local micro-finance institution, wrote to Sopamin a year ago to say it had not found any trace in its books of a CFAF 3 billion deposit announced by Sopamin, according to the Nigerian press.

The state-owned company had already been implicated in a scandal linked to international trade in uranium organised by the French group Areva (now Orano) over the sale in autumn 2011 of a large quantity of uranium for $320 million.

President Bazoum, who has made the fight against corruption one of his main priorities, recently indicated that “some thirty senior state officials, guilty of embezzlement or misappropriation, are currently in prison and will remain there for a long time”.

In 2020, a case of over-invoicing of purchases and non-deliveries of military equipment, amounting to 39.4 billion CFA francs caused a lot of tension in Niger.

Once Upon A Time – April 21 – 2008 – Danica Patrick Becomes 1st Female Driver To Win IndyCar Series Race

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April 20, 2022

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1862 First pasteurization test completed by Frenchmen Louis Pasteur and Claude Bernard

1902 Marie and Pierre Curie isolate the radioactive compound radium chloride

1920 Balfour Declaration recognized, makes Palestine a British Mandate

1968 British politician Enoch Powell makes his controversial “Rivers of Blood” speech

1974 ‘The Troubles’, the Northern Ireland conflict between republican and loyalist paramilitaries, British security forces, and civil rights groups, claims its 1000th victim

1980 Climax of Berber Spring in Algeria sees hundreds of Berber political activists arrested

1999 Columbine High School massacre: Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold kill 13 people and injure 24 others before committing suicide at Columbine High School, Colorado

2010 The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explodes, killing 11 and causing the rig to sink, causing a massive oil discharge into the Gulf of Mexico and an environmental disaster

Historical Events Today
Today in Film & TV
1977 “Annie Hall”, directed by Woody Allen and starring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1978)

Today in Music
1896 1st public film showing in US John Philip Sousa’s “El Capitan” premieres in NYC

Today in Sport
2008 Danica Patrick driving for Andretti Green Racing wins the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi; first female driver in history to win an IndyCar Series race

1611
First known performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth at the Globe Theatre, London, recorded by Simon Forman

1979
President Jimmy Carter is attacked by a swamp rabbit which swam up to his fishing boat in Plains, Georgia

CAN Calls For Sack Of Sterling Bank CEO, Easter Mistake

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faith Jegede

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April 20, 2022

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The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN have called for the removal of Sterling Bank CEO, Abubakar Suleiman over a controversial Easter Advert while it awaits the decisions of APCON

In a statement made available on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, the group called for Suleiman’s Sack on the basis of ‘hostility and hatred’ of the Christian Faith.

“The attention of the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has been drawn to an ungodly, wicked, insensitive and deliberately provocative advertisement of the Sterling Bank comparing the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ to ‘Agege Bread’ amidst the Easter celebration.”

“In case the management of the Sterling Bank is not aware, the resurrection of Jesus witnesses to the immense power of God Himself. To believe in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over it, then He has power to raise the dead. If He does not have such power, He is not worthy of our faith and worship.”

“Only He who created life can resurrect it after death, only He can reverse the mystery that is death itself, and only He can remove the sting and gain the victory over the grave (1 Corinthians 15:54–55). In resurrecting Jesus from the grave, God reminds us of His absolute sovereignty over life and death.”

“The purported apology did not come from a penitent heart. How someone in his right mind can describe the risen Christ as a loaf of bread. That is insulting, ridiculous and a mockery of Jesus Christ. We advised Christians to be wary of the banks and other financial institutions they are patronizing.”

“We learnt that the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has reportedly intervened in the matter with a view to imposing some sanctions against Sterling Bank. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is waiting for the decision of the organization.”

“However, in the interim, we call for the immediate removal of the Chief Executive of Sterling Bank; Mr. Abubakar Suleiman with his Management whose actions have clearly shown their hostility and hatred for the Christian faith.”

5G Network: List Of Phones To Be Stopped From 2022

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faith Jegede

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April 20, 2022

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Following the proposed switch to the 5G network, internet experience, especially in terms of speed, top companies that offer cell phone service are phasing out cellphones compatible with 3G.

This phasing out will also affect phones used only for the purpose of calling 911 services and some older 4G mobile phones that do not support Voice over LTE (VoLTE or HD Voice).

This change will affect handsets like the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, and Samsung Galaxy S4, as well as many flip phones beginning from 2022.

According to a statement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States (US), the following mobile carriers will shut down their networks on phones on respective dates:

1. AT&T – February 2022.

2. Verizon – December 31, 2022.

3. T-Mobile will shut down Sprint’s 3G CDMA network by March 31, 2022

4. Sprint’s 4G LTE – June 30, 2022

5. T-Mobile’s 3G UMTS network – July 1, 2022

Other mobile carriers like Cricket, Boost, Straight Talk, and several Lifeline mobile service providers which utilize AT&T’s, Verizon’s, and T-Mobile’s networks may also be affected.

Affected persons are advised to contact their mobile providers for more information about their 3G retirement plan.

“Some carrier websites provide lists of devices that will no longer be supported after 3G networks are shut down. You may need to upgrade to a newer device to ensure that you can stay connected, and carriers may be offering discounted or free upgrades to help consumers who need to upgrade their phones.

“Some devices may only require a software update to enable VoLTE (HD Voice) or other advanced services.

“If you purchased your phone independent of a mobile provider, you should be able to check whether your device is 4G LTE (with VoLTE or HD Voice) enabled by checking your phone’s settings or user manual, or by searching your phone’s model number on the internet, to determine whether you need to purchase a new device or install a software update.”

Meanwhile, Google’s much-touted Equiano submarine cable had made a stop at Togo, the first on the African continent.

The submarine cable was to run from Portugal, along the West African coast connecting Europe to Togo, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, and Saint, Helena.

APC Sets Presidential Fee At N100 Million, Approves 50% Off For Anyone Under 40

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faith Jegede

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April 20, 2022

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After the party announced N100 million as the fee for its Presidential form, the APC NEC approved a 50% discount on nomination forms for everyone under 40yrs old.

According to the tweet by APC youth leader Dayo Isreal, this is a golden opportunity, but please let us not abuse it. the first time in the history of the APC. Glory be to the Almighty. MashaAllah.”

The APC has just announced the schedule of primaries for the States House of Assembly, Governorship, House of Representatives, Senate, and Presidency ahead of the 2023 general elections.

BREAKING: APC Settles For Indirect Primary, Rules Out Consensus

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Koko Lawrence

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April 20, 2022

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The All Progressives Congress will choose its presidential candidate through an indirect primary election.

The decision was reached at the party’s 11th National Executive Committee meeting holding at the Transcorp Hotel in Abuja.

Also, President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the party transmitted their powers to the National Working Committee of the APC to make decisions for a period of 90 days.

Among those who will be contesting the APC Presidential primary are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu; the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi; and Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.

Others in the APC who are rumoured to be nursing Presidential ambitions include Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi; the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is also considered a contender.

Details later…

NAFDAC Seizes 110 Cartons Of Expired Drinks In Sokoto

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April 20, 2022

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The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized 110 cartons of expired flavoured powdered drinks in Sokoto state.

The state NAFDAC Coordinator, Adamu Garba said this when he spoke with newsmen in Sokoto on Wednesday.

Garba said that items valued at N1million were seized during raids in markets and other places aimed at ridding the state of unregulated and expired products.

He listed some of the confiscated items to include foster Clark, Tiara and other powdered juice, flavoured and carbonated drinks.

“The drinks are in high demand during the hot season, particularly during Ramadan fast.

“This necessitated the mop up exercise across markets in the state before, during and even after the Ramadan in order to safeguard the health of the people.

“About 110 cartons of the expired and unwholesome drinks, as well as unregistered concentrate flavoured chemicals have been seized,” Garba said.

The coordinator said the exercise was conducted in Sokoto central market and other places, saying that such operations would continue in markets, supermarkets and provision stores in the state.

The NAFDAC official appealed to the general public to report any retailer selling expired or unregistered products to either NAFDAC office or the nearest police station.

Garba said that the agency has also embarked on audit of all bakeries in the state, especially those located in rural areas to ensure that people patronise only safe and wholesome products.

Nigerian Air Force confirms crash, set to investigate cause

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Henry Williams

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April 20, 2022

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The NIgerian Air Force has confirmed the death of two pilots who lost their lives in a super mushshak trainer aircraft crash on April 19 2022

A statement by the spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet says The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, stated that the Nigerian Air Force will carry out a thorough investigation on the cause of the crash that occurred at NAF Base, Kaduna.

The statement added that the Chief visited Kaduna to commiserate with families, friends, and colleagues of the 2 pilots, Flight Lieutenant Abubakar Muhammed Alkali and Flight Lieutenant Elijah Haruna Karatu, who lost their lives in the tragic accident.

Air Marshal Amao had constituted an Accident Investigation Board upon receiving the sad news of the crash on Tuesday, to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash. While in Kaduna earlier Wednesday, he assured the officers, airmen and airwomen of 401 Flying Training School that all measures will be put in place to avert similar occurrence in the future.

Nigeria To Host 1st Global Conference On Creative Industry – Lai Mohammed

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April 20, 2022

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The Federal Government says it is hosting the first Global Conference on Cultural Tourism and Creative Industry to reposition the creative industry as the engine of growth for Nigeria and Africa.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain, at a bilateral meeting between Nigeria and the United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

It is reported that the meeting witnessed the signing of hosting agreement for the global conference between the minister and the UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili.

The Minister said the conference which would hold from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17 at the National Theatre in Lagos, currently being renovated, would affirm Nigeria’s status as the hub of the creative industry on the African continent.

“Whether it’s music or movie or fashion, among others, Nigeria dominates and also greatly influences what happens within the sub-region and indeed the region.

“The essence of hosting this event, therefore, is to reposition the Creative Industry as the engine of growth not just for Nigeria or Africa but indeed all countries of the world.

“Today’s signing of the hosting agreement is the clearest indication yet of our commitment to hosting a successful conference.

“This global conference is very important, not just for Nigeria but for the entire Sub-Saharan Africa,’’ he said.

Globally, the minister said the conference would help in improving the recovery process of the creative sector badly hit by COVID-19 pandemic.

“This inaugural conference couldn’t have been conceived at a better time. The Creative industry was badly hit by Covid-19 pandemic, and it is just beginning a slow and long recovery process.

“For example, it is estimated that in 2020, the cancellation of public performances alone cost the organisers roughly 30 per cent of global royalties, while the global film industry lost 7 billion dollars in revenues.

“The stark reality is that millions of jobs were also lost during the shutdown period. That’s why the global conference on Cultural Tourism and Creative Industry is not only expedient but timely,’’ he said.

Mohammed commended the UNWTO for coming up with this conference and also for giving Nigeria the hosting rights.

He assured that the country would hold a trailblazing conference, just as it successfully hosted the UNWTO CAF Meeting in Abuja in 2018.

Speaking in the same vein, Folorunsho Coker, the Director-General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), said the conference would have a multiplier effects on the nation’s creative and cultural sector.

Coker who was on the entourage of the minister said the conference would dispel a lot of tourism related inertia that people think about Nigeria negatively.

“This is an opportunity for us to reverse the conversation about Nigeria.

“Nigeria is a great place and there is no country that does not have one issue or the other.

“I look forward to everyone coming to Lagos in November to come and enjoy the fare, the film, the food, theatre, dance and so many other things that form the flavour of Nigeria,’’ he said.

The Nigeria Ambassador to Spain, Ademola Seriki, said it was gratifying for the UNWTO to have given Nigeria the hosting right because it would bring a huge reputation to the country.

He assured that Nigeria would build a template for others to follow in the hosting of the maiden global conference.

For his part, the UNWTO DG said the conference would afford the opportunity to promote Nigeria and Africa to the world.

Pololikashvili who disclosed that many UNWTO-member countries were willing and ready to identify with Nigeria also assured his organisation’s support for a successful hosting of the conference.