Naija Gist and Updates

16/04/2022

The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has shed light on the recent decision to ban Muslim call to prayer known as ‘Adhan’ that was taken in consideration of noise pollution related concerns raised by the general public. The directive for activities producing noise pollution, prohibits loudspeakers between 10.p.m and 6.a.m. The timeframe is of great significance to Muslims in Rwanda who usually use loud speakers to call followers to prayers five times per day....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/04/16/rwandan-govt-bans-overnight-muslim-call-to-prayer-known-as-adhan/

The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has shed light on the recent decision to ban Muslim call to prayer known as ‘Adhan’ that was taken in consideration

09/03/2022

Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday declared as illegal, the defection of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The court made the order in a judgment on a suit filed by the PDP seeking the removal of Umahi and Igwe from office....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/09/pdp-submits-umahis-replacement-to-inec-sacked-governor-sits-tight/

The court said Umahi and Igwe did not controvert the deposition that total votes scored in an election belonged to a political party.

08/03/2022

The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the seats of the Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, vacant, following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC) The governor and his deputy defected from the PDP on whose platform they were elected into office in the 2015 and 2019 general elections to the APC....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/08/breaking-news-court-sacks-gov-umahi-and-his-deputy-over-defection-to-apc/

The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the seats of the Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, vacant, following their

08/03/2022

The driver of the BRT which Bamise was last seen interviewed, just imagine.

Who will save us?😭

08/03/2022

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige on Monday said he was mandated by law to transfer the dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Federal Government to the industrial court following the refusal of the union to return to “status quo”. The minister, who stated this during the 2022 edition of the National Labour Advisory Council in Lagos, also called on the Nigerian Labour Congress to call ASUU to order....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/08/strike-caution-asuu-ngige-urges-nlc/

The minister, who stated this during the 2022 edition of the National Labour Advisory Council in Lagos, also called on the Nigerian Labour Congress to call

08/03/2022

Rev Canon LumenCristi Eboh, a priest of the Anglican communion in Anambra State, has resigned as an ordained priest of the church. Speaking at a press briefing in Awka, on Monday, March 7, the cleric accused some forces in the church of separating him from his wife, and quartered her at an undisclosed place. He specifically accused his diocesan, Bishop Owen Nwokolo, of w!tch-hunt and land grabbing, and an attempt to arm-twist him into making him a member of the board of a ministry he founded privately....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/08/the-church-took-my-wife-from-me-anglican-priest-says-as-he-tenders-his-resignation/

Rev Canon LumenCristi Eboh, a priest of the Anglican communion in Anambra State, has resigned as an ordained priest of the church.

03/03/2022

Russia said Wednesday that 498 Russian troops had been killed in Ukraine, its first announced death toll since President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of the country last week. “Four hundred and ninety-eight Russian servicemen have died in the line of duty,” defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement broadcast on state television, adding that “1,597 of our comrades have been wounded.”...

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/03/breaking-weve-lost-498-troops-in-ukraine-russia/

“Four hundred and ninety-eight Russian servicemen have died in the line of duty,” defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement broadcast on

03/03/2022

Nigeria has approved the request by the United States for the extradition of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. Kyari is wanted to stand trial for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and identity theft. He was accused of conspiring with a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Nigerian, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi to commit the crime. A grand jury, last April 29, filed an indictment against Kyari with the approval of the U.S....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/03/abba-kyari-nigeria-approves-us-extradition-request/

Nigeria has approved the request by the United States for the extradition of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari.

02/03/2022

The Chinese Embassy to the United States, on Wednesday, urged its citizens in the U.S. to take measures ensuring their personal safety amid alleged rising discrimination against Chinese nationals in the country, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. “Make sure you reinforce your safety precautions. “If you encounter targeted discrimination and violence, remain calm, handle it correctly, try to avoid quarrels and physical conflicts....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/02/discrimination-china-warns-nationals-in-the-us-on-safety/

The embassy noted that there is much hatred towards China in the U.S., according to NAN.

02/03/2022

Nigerian Women have thronged the National Assembly in their numbers to express their disdain on the rejection of women-related bills at the plenary session on Tuesday. For example, a bill seeking to give at least ten slots to women as ministers and commissioners in the federal and state governments failed at the upper legislative chamber. A total of 88 senators registered to vote....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/02/just-in-women-protest-at-national-assembly-gate-over-rejected-bills/

For example, a bill seeking to give at least ten slots to women as ministers and commissioners in the federal and state governments failed at the upper

02/03/2022

A Congolese man, identified simply as Luwizo, has tied the knot with triplets of the same mother. The 32-year-old groom said he met one of the triplets called Natalie via Facebook, chatted awhile, fell in love with her, and decided to meet her in person, Afrimax English reported. He said that after Natalie introduced him to her sisters, Nadege and Natasha, the duo soon fell in love with him too....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/03/02/man-marries-triplets-in-congo/

The 32-year-old groom said he met one of the triplets called Natalie via Facebook, chatted awhile, fell in love with her, and decided to meet her in person,

28/02/2022

“Ukrainians Trusted A Comedian With The Fate Of A Nation” - Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Refuses To Sanction Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro has refused to sanction Russia over its invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Refusing to follow several western nations to impose damaging costs on Russia for its unwarranted invasion of a sovereign Ukraine, the right wing president Jair Bolsonaro criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that Brazil would "adopt a neutral stance on Ukraine" and will not impose sanctions on Russia.

Speaking at a news conference while on vacation on Sunday, January 27, Bolsonaro said Ukrainians had "trusted a comedian with the fate of a nation" — referring to Zelensky's former career as an actor and comedian.

He also said that Brazil is dependent on Russian fertilizer, and that action against Moscow "could bring serious harm to agriculture in Brazil."

He added that he was in support of peace — "but we don't want to bring more problems to Brazil."

When questioned about a possible massacre in Ukraine, Bolsonaro said it was "an exaggeration to speak of massacre,"

He also defended Russia’s move to recognize the pro-Moscow separatist regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine as independent.

His comments come barely two weeks after he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a visit to Moscow on Feb. 16.

27/02/2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military command to put Russia’s deterrence forces – a reference to units which include nuclear arms – on high alert, citing aggressive statements by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders and economic sanctions against Moscow. “As you can see, not only do Western countries take unfriendly measures against our country in the economic dimension – I mean the illegal sanctions that everyone knows about very well – but also the top officials of leading NATO countries allow themselves to make aggressive statements with regards to our country,” Putin said on state television.

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/02/27/putin-puts-russias-nuclear-forces-on-high-alert-cites-sanctions/

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military command to put Russia’s deterrence forces – a reference to units which include nuclear arms – on high

27/02/2022

Those who wish to join are to contact the Defence Attache of the Embassy of Ukraine in their countries.Ukraine has appealed to citizens of the world to join in the ongoing fight against Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a statement on Sunday, accused Russia of killing civilians and praised Ukrainians for having the courage to defend themselves. “All citizens of the world, friends of Ukraine, peace and democracy,” Mr Zelensky…...

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/02/27/ukraine-opens-global-recruitment-program-for-nigerians-others-willing-to-join-fight-against-russia/

President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a statement on Sunday, accused Russia of killing civilians and praised Ukrainians for having the courage to defend themselves.

26/02/2022

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Friday signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, about a month after the National Assembly sent the bill to him. The signing ceremony was held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Among those present at the ceremony which began at about midday are the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/02/26/buhari-signs-electoral-act-amendment-bill-into-law/

Among those present at the ceremony which began at about midday are the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and

26/02/2022

The management of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area, has embarked on strict enforcement of dress code among students and staff. The enforcement commenced after hundreds of students, particularly females, who did not wear bras and underwear were turned back from the campus on Friday. The management also extended enforcement of the ‘war against indecent dressing’ among staff who wear torn trousers and braless clothes....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/02/26/students-staff-turned-around-as-delta-state-polytechnic-enforces-no-bra-no-entry/

The management of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area, has embarked on strict enforcement of dress code among

26/02/2022

The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace to resolve the conflict. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, met with the envoys on Friday in Abuja, saying that the Nigerian government called for peace and the use of diplomacy in resolving all differences. Onyeama said Nigeria does not condone the approach of aggression by Russia, calling on Russia to pull back....

https://naijagistonline.com/2022/02/26/withdraw-your-troops-from-ukraine-nigeria-tells-russia/

The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace to

26/02/2022

President Biden said the sanctions the US was imposing today aim to "maximise long-term impact" on Russia, while minimising the impact on allies. He made clear that American troops would not fight in Ukraine, but the US would help defend "every inch of NATO territory" - as he authorised additional US forces to Germany. A US defence official later confirmed that the US will send 7,000 troops to Germany to help reassure NATO allies who are part of a larger contingent that had already been put on alert earlier this year....

http://naijagistonline.com/2022/02/26/biden-announces-new-sanctions-against-russia-and-deploys-7000-us-troops-to-germany-after-ukraine-invasion/

He made clear that American troops would not fight in Ukraine, but the US would help defend "every inch of NATO territory" - as he authorised additional US