Prepare for war, North Korea’s Kim tells military
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced his military’s top general and called for increased weapons production, expansion of military drills, and preparations for the possibility of war, according to multiple media reports Thursday.
Source: Premium Times
Mr. Un made the comments at a meeting of the Central Military Commission, which discussed plans for countermeasures to deter North Korea’s enemies. During the meeting, he stressed that the military must acquire “more powerful strike means” to bolster his nuclear deterrent and make speedier deployments of those weapons to combat units, Associated Press reported.
He called for the country’s munitions industry to step up mass production of various weapons and systems, and for the military to actively conduct “actual war drills” to digest those systems and enhance its war-fighting capabilities, Associated Press quoted KCNA as saying. Last week, the North Korean leader accelerated his weapons demonstrations, which have included the testing firings of more than 100 missiles since the start of 2022, driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula to their highest point in years.
Tinubu approves take-off of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service.
This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The scheme is managed by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) .
The CCS serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time.
It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, essential for ongoing stability to pursue their aspirations.
Court Sacks Fiditi Monarch
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan issued a mandatory injunction invalidating the selection and appointment of Oba Oyeleye Sakirudeen as the Onifiditi of Fiditi. The suit, involving various parties including Samuel Ogunkunle and Bayo Oyewale, challenged the appointment. Justice K.B. Olawoyin granted an interlocutory injunction halting further actions towards filling the vacant stool. The court document outlined legal representation and awarded costs against certain defendants. The judgment set aside the presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Oyeleye Sakirudeen and adjourned the suit to May 22.
‘Shaibu’s impeachment didn’t affect Insurance’
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Bendel Insurance say their current struggles are not connected to the travails and eventual impeachment of former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, The PUNCH reports.
In a telephone chat with our correspondent, Insurance media officer, Kehinde Osagiede, hinted at the need to douse what he termed an erroneous impression by many that Shaibu’s alienation from the team due to a protracted faceoff with Governor Godwin Obaseki saw to a rapid dwindling of their fortunes in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Osagiede said the club were doing well, picking up a few away wins and draws, while the former Deputy Governor was at loggerheads with his boss. He hinged the Federation Cup champions’ struggle for form on the exit of some key players whose replacements haven’t lived up to the billing.
He said, “Many people have been saying that the exit of the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, is the reason the club is not doing so well. That’s not true because even while he was no longer with the team, we were still picking away wins and draws.
“Our poor form is attributable to the exit of some key players like Benjamin Tanimu and Imade Osarenkhoe. We brought in replacements who failed to adequately fill their shoes.