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 Sports › Guardiola Lists Iheanacho In Manchester City Clear-out by ceomike(op): 11:27am On May 16, 2017 |
Reports from London indicate that Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has concluded plans to have a clear out majority of his first team members, including Kelechi Iheanacho, to make room for the new players he feels would help him achieve his ambition of dominating English football. http://guardian.ng/sport/guardiola-lists-iheanacho-in-manchester-city-clear-out/ |
| Politics › EFCC Re-arraigns Fani-kayode, Nenadi Usman by ceomike(op): 6:01pm On May 15, 2017 |
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode was on Monday re-arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over charges bordering on laundering N4.6 billion. Fani-Kayode was re-arraigned alongside former Minister of State for Finance, Sen. Nenadi Usman and Yusuf Danjuma, former National Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). Also charged is a company, Jointrust Dimentions Nigeria Ltd. http://guardian.ng/news/efcc-re-arraigns-fani-kayode-nenadi-usman/ |
| Crime › Court Jails 2 Siblings For Internet Fraud by ceomike(op): 11:42am On May 15, 2017 |
Two siblings, a male and female, have been sentenced to two years imprison each for Internet fraud in Warri, Delta, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement on Monday, spokesman of the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, identified the duo as Chukwudi Ugwueke a.k.a James Scott and Sophia Ugwueke. Uwujaren said they were sentenced by Justice E. A .Obile of the Federal High Court, Warri, but were given an option of N400,000 fine each. http://guardian.ng/news/court-jails-2-siblings-for-internet-fraud/ |
| Sports › Opera Announces Chelsea's Victor Moses As Brand Ambassador by ceomike(op): 10:51am On May 15, 2017 |
As a part of its plan to strengthen its place in Nigeria, Opera has announced Chelsea FC’s and super Eagles of Nigeria’s star player, Victor Moses, as the brand ambassador of its popular browser, Opera Mini. Moses will be featured in the new Opera Mini TV commercial as well as a range of collaborative projects extending throughout 2018, the tech company says in a statement. https://guardian.ng/sport/opera-announces-victor-moses-as-brand-ambassador/ |
| Family › Mother Sells Baby For N250,000 by ceomike(op): 10:15am On May 15, 2017 |
A Twenty-two-year-old lady along with six other suspects have been arrested by the decoy team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command over the sale of a day-old baby for the sum of N250,000. The lady, Miss Onyinyechi Osoneye, was arrested on Wednesday by the operatives, who were working on intelligence over the sale of her baby to Mr. and Mrs. Ike Nwata. It was gathered that Onyinyechi with the connivance of her mother, Mrs. Joy Osoneye, concealed the pregnancy from her father knowing her father’s strict position on a child born out of wedlock. Read more: http://guardian.ng/news/mother-sells-baby-for-n250000/ |
| Travel › FG To Merge Arik, Aero As National Carrier by ceomike(op): 10:08am On May 15, 2017 |
A likely merger and conversion of assets of Arik Air and Aero Contractors is one of the options being considered by the Federal Government (FG) in the buildup to a new national carrier for the country. The option, according to sources, is due to the alleged debt burden of the airlines. Besides, despite government’s recent intervention since their takeover by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), the airlines are not promising in terms of operations and debt payment. http://guardian.ng/business-services/aviation-business/arik-aero-may-merge-as-national-carrier/ 1 Like |
| Jobs/Vacancies › 7 Websites To Learn CV Boosting Courses For Free by ceomike(op): 9:52am On Apr 27, 2017 |
Please see the lists below. If you have any, please add in comments section. 1. Studony/Shawacademy: You can get a lot of free diploma courses with Shaw Academy/Studony. Courses includes digital marketing, social media marketing, nutrition, content marketing, photography, finance and many more. You can get started with a free one-month course via http://www.studony.com. 2. IBM Data University: Data Science is becoming popular everyday and data scientist are among the highest paid employees in the world. IBM Data University offers free courses on how to use R and Python to analyse data and generate insights. You can visit https://bigdatauniversity.com/ to get started with IBM Data University. 3. DataCamp: If you'd like to study data science in a very friendly learning environment, I will suggest you try Datacamp. While you can study for free for a limited period, there monthly subscription fee is just around $29/N9000. It's worth an investment as the classes are fun. You can register using this invite link: https://www.datacamp.com/invite/q9GJYSkoLXGiY and get free access (limited number of days). 4. Coursera: With Coursera, you can learn from some of the best universities in the world. They offer most of their courses for a fee but you can always bypass that by applying for a fee waiver. Just fill a form, explaining why you are unable to pay the fee and you will get free access almost immediately. Visit http://www.coursera.org/. Other links are: Http://www.edx.org http://allison.com http://udemy.com |
| Politics › Why Money Spent On Buhari's Health Matter by ceomike(op): 11:50am On Apr 22, 2017 |
Interesting article on The Guardian Nigeria In response to inquiries on the cost of the medical treatment of President Muhammadu Buhari abroad, the other day, Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information deemed it a matter of ‘national security’ and a moral [issue]. It may be appropriate to accept the minister’s response for the reason that abjectly immature opponents of Buhari, his government, and even his political party , the All Progressives Congress (APC), might just exploit such information to score cheap points. Indeed, it is bad manner to trivialise or to exploit for self-interest or political gains, matters of the health of any man at all, not to talk of the President of the country. In principle, health is the greatest measure of wealth so, no monetary sum can be too much to secure the well-being of any man. It is not appropriate, therefore, to ask, except out of genuine concern and clearly pure motive, the why and how of the expenditure on the health of the president. As noted by this newspaper in an earlier editorial, the African culture forbids mockery of old age or making a fuss about such matters as concern elders. Nevertheless, it would be equally unfair to presume that question by a citizen and a member of the electorate about the medical expenses by the president is necessarily ill-motivated. For example, the constitutional obligation of the mass media to ask questions about conduct of government is stipulated in Section 22 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) that ‘the press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in [Chapter II] and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people.’ And, of course, there is a fundamental reason that the media must do this not for its (sectional|) self, but for ‘the people’ as a collective entity. This reason is to be found in Section 14 (2) (a) that says ‘sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom government, through [the constitution] derives all its powers and authority.’ https://guardian.ng/opinion/again-on-buharis-health-and-expenses/ |
| Christianity Etc › Buhari Is Victimizing Those That Don't Belong To His Religious Group - CAN Youth by ceomike(op): 7:35am On Apr 22, 2017 |
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Youth Wing has said that president Muhammadu Buhari has turned his government into a religious organization, victimizing those that did not belong to his group.https://guardian.ng/news/religion-has-become-immunity-under-buhari-says-can/ 6 Likes
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| Sports › ‘Recalling Enyeama To Eagles Can Cause Bad Blood’ - Adegoke Adelabu by ceomike(op): 7:03am On Apr 22, 2017 |
Former Green Eagles winger, Adegoke Adelabu has kicked against plans by team manager, Gernot Rohr to recall former goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama to the fold ahead the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFCON qualifiers.https://guardian.ng/sport/recalling-enyeama-to-eagles-can-cause-bad-blood/ 3 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Nigeria Out Of Recession, World Economics Declares - The Guardian Nigeria by ceomike(op): 5:33pm On Apr 18, 2017 |
MXrep:Spot on! |
| Politics › Nigeria Out Of Recession, World Economics Declares - The Guardian Nigeria by ceomike(op): 5:02pm On Apr 18, 2017 |
After a few quarters of negative growth that saw the death of businesses, the Nigerian economy is out of recession, but “conditions remain difficult for businesses,” World Economics said Tuesday. World Economics is a London-based organisation dedicated to producing financial analysis, insight and data relating to questions of key importance to the world economy. “April Sales Managers’ Index (SMI) data suggests that the Nigerian economy is continuing to grow out of the recession which saw 10 months of consecutive contraction in 2016,” it said in a release published on its website. https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria-out-of-recession-world-economics-declares/ 1 Like |
| Business › Exchange Rates: Naira Improves To N460 To The Dollar by ceomike(op): 3:19pm On Feb 24, 2017 |
The Naira traded at N460 in the parallel markets against the US Dollars, rising significantly after it was traded at N520 earlier in the week. Many believe the recent reductions in parallel rates is as a result of the release of forex by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to alleviate the pains in school fees, medical fees and and personal traveling allowance payments. The CBN pegged exchange rates for payment of the school fees, and personal travel allowance (PTA) and medicals at N375 to the dollar. http://latestnews.com.ng/exchange-rates-naira-improves-n460-dollar/ |
| Sports › Super Falcons Refuse To Release AWCON Trophy by ceomike(op): 8:44am On Dec 20, 2016 |
All is not yet right at the Super Falcons’ camp despite the Federal Government’s order that the players and their officials, who recently won the African Women Nations Cup in Cameroun, be paid their emoluments immediately. The Super Falcons, who have been holed up at their Agura Hotel, Abuja camp since December 6 when they returned from the AWCON in Cameroun, are insisting that they would neither leave the hotel nor hand over the trophy to government if their entitlements dating back to eight match bonuses and other allowances were not settled. http://guardian.ng/sport/super-falcons-refuse-to-release-awcon-trophy-despite-governments-assurances/ |
| Sports › Leicester City To Sign £15million Wilfred Ndidi In January by ceomike(op): 9:51am On Dec 13, 2016 |
Leicester will sign their second Nigerian player, Wilfred Ndidi in January. The English Premier League champions signed Nigerian winger Ahmed Musa in summer. Leicester on Monday took a step closer to finalising the £15million transfer of Ndidi from Genk after he underwent a medical. The clubs agreed the fee last month and the 19-year-old is to sign a five year contract in January once he gets clearance for a work permit. Ndidi is an athletic, defensive midfielder renowned for his stamina. The Nigeria international has scored two goals in 23 games for Genk this season. Leicester face Bournemouth on Tuesday with Claudio Ranieri offering no guarantees of an instant return for midfielder Danny Drinkwater, who has completed a three-match ban. ‘It’s difficult to change when everything goes wrong and you see your best players not playing well,’ he said. ‘But when you win you can realise better and choose better ‘The away form is very important because if you lose the next two matches you forget this great performance and for us it’s fundamental to get points at Bournemouth and Stoke. ‘There are two big battles to come but with these warriors I am very confident.’ http://latestnews.com.ng/leicester-city-sign-15million-wilfred-ndidi-january/
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| Politics › Bomb Blasts Kill 10 In Adamawa by ceomike(op): 3:22pm On Dec 09, 2016 |
Twin bomb explosions have killed 10 people at a Madagali market, in Adamawa State, police said on Friday. http://guardian.ng/news/bomb-blasts-kill-10-in-adamawa/ |
| Phones › FG Advises Nigerians To Brace For Telecom Data Price Increase by ceomike(op): 8:23am On Dec 09, 2016 |
Adebayo Shittu, communications Minister has asked Nigerians to brace for a price rise while making a case for telecom service providers, which according to the minister were operating under unfriendly business environment including lack of electricity and increasing security challenges.http://guardian.ng/technology/fg-advises-nigerians-to-brace-for-telecom-data-price-increase/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday by ceomike(op): 4:57pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Its great news tho |
| Politics › FG Declares Monday Public Holiday by ceomike(op): 4:44pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
The Federal Government has declared Monday, Dec. 12 , as public holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eid-El-Maulud, to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.- Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja. In a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, Dambazau enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to build a strong, united and peaceful Nation. He also urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation. The minister also called on all Nigerians to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes. He wished all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Eid-El-Maulud celebration. http://guardian.ng/news/fg-declares-monday-public-holiday-2/ lalasticlala |
| Politics › Buhari Warns Elites To Stop Making Expensive Demands by ceomike(op): 9:33am On Dec 07, 2016 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Nigerian elite to stop insisting that things should be done the ‘old way’, which impoverished the nation. Speaking at a meeting with a group of Nigerians in the Diaspora, on the margins of the 3rd Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Tuesday in Dakar, the President said his administration is on the right track to improve the image of the country by entrenching accountability and probity in governance. Muhammadu Buhari told the 11-man Nigerian delegation of association leaders resident in Senegal and Cote D’ Ivoire, that the last 16 years of poor handling of the nation’s resources and infrastructure have continued to impact negatively on the country. “This administration is pleased we won the election, we are pleased Nigerians are cooperating with us. But the problems are so enormous that we need the cooperation of Nigerians, particularly the elite. “They (elite) should reflect on the condition of the country, and stop making expensive demands because things cannot be done the old way,” the President said. On the welfare of Nigerians in the Diaspora, Buhari assured them that the Federal Government will continue to promote good neighbourliness and improve the negative perception about Nigerians abroad. “Nigerians are known for their competitiveness and I am very passionate about Nigeria. I will continue to preach good neighbourliness and work hard to improve the numerous human and material resources in the country,” he said. In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian community, Cote D’ Ivoire, Alhaji Adebayo Yahaya, commended the President for his bold and unflinching fight against corruption, saying “Nigerians are praying for your success, don’t relent, do not lose hope, the almighty God is behind you.” Also speaking, the President of the Nigerian community, Senegal, Mr Osas Edigin, told the President that Nigerians in the country have enjoyed excellent relationship with their hosts. http://latestnews.com.ng/nigerian-elites-stop-making-expensive-demands-buhari/ |
| Politics › Re: It’s Risky To Talk About Nigeria Now, Says Jonathan by ceomike(op): 9:20am On Dec 07, 2016 |
lol. He wants peace |
| Politics › It’s Risky To Talk About Nigeria Now, Says Jonathan by ceomike(op): 8:38am On Dec 07, 2016 |
Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday at Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, said it is unsafe to talk about events and situation of things in Nigeria. The reluctance of the former president to speak on national issues raises concern about his standing with the incumbent administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, which has accused many of his ministers, aides and party men of barefaced corruption during his six years of governance. Against Buhari’s sustained onslaught, the expectation is for Jonathan to offer some explanation to dispel the heavy charge of corruption against him and his government. But the ex-President in pleading his constraints, said so much by saying nothing. Gbaramatu, the hometown of ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has been under military siege. Tompolo, whose late father was the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has been accused of short-changing the Federal Government in a contract he signed with the Jonathan administration. The military had invaded the community for at least three times in the last one year. Jonathan who was special guest of honour at the presentation of staff of office to the 26th Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro Gbaraun II Aketekpe, Agadagba, said the country is passing through serious challenges and that making comments now about it is not the best thing to do. He said Gbaramatu has been so associated with violence and militancy that most people would not believe that such a ceremony would be held peacefully in the kingdom. Jonathan said Nigeria is a country of resilient people and that the challenges facing the country would soon be over. The former President lauded the Pere of Gbaramatu and urged the monarch to use his traditional stool to enthrone peace in the kingdom. http://guardian.ng/news/its-risky-to-talk-about-nigeria-now-says-jonathan/ |
| Politics › Governor Wike Declares Fasting For River Re-run Elections by ceomike(op): 8:55am On Dec 06, 2016 |
The Rivers Government has declared a three-day fasting to seek God’s intervention for peace and order in the state, ahead of the Dec. 10 rerun elections Mr Austin Tam-George, the state Commission for Information, stated this in a statement he issued on Monday in Port Harcourt. According to the commissioner, the fasting will span between Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 9. He said that Gov. Nyesom Wike pleaded with residents and churches in the state to actively participate in the spiritual exercise. “The fasting will involve churches and residents of the state; the essence is to seek God’s divine intervention in the election. “We know that when we seek the face of God, He will cause our state to have a peaceful rerun election and no principality or power can stand Him.’’ He enjoined Rivers people to engage in acts capable of promoting peace during the election. http://latestnews.com.ng/governor-wike-declares-fasting-river-re-run-elections/ |
| Politics › N16.7b Disappears In Plateau State by ceomike(op): 9:17pm On Nov 22, 2016 |
N16.7 billion, withdrawn by the office of the Secretary to the Plateau State Government (SSG), under Gov Jonah Jang’s administration, is missing. A Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up to probe activities of Jang’s eight years as governor, made the allegation on Tuesday in Jos. It said the money remains unaccounted for. The commission announced the said discovery while examining witnesses with respect to a memo against Sen. Jonah Jang and the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. The chairman of the commission, Justice Stephen Adah, while analysing the contents of the memo, observed that the sum of N16.7 billion was allegedly withdrawn by one Yusuf Pam, a former cashier, attached to the office of the SSG, during the period under review. Mr Kelvin Bamshak, former Director, Finance and Supply, Office of the SSG, while standing as a witness, told the commission that it was a “classified expenditure”. Bamshak said that the purpose for the withdrawal, and how it was expended, was only known by Jang. He also revealed that N100 million was released as running cost to `Operation Rainbow’, a security outfit established by Jang, to complement the police and the Special Task Force, in addressing lingering security issues. Pam, who made the withdrawals, while taking his turn on the witness box, corroborated Bamshak’s testimony, adding that the N16.7 billion which he withdrew, was based on “executive directive from the former governor”. He told the commission that he was given security backup to withdraw the cash, and disclosed that each withdrawal was “usually a maximum of N150 million, which is always delivered to the governor”. The commission also observed that another N5 million was withdrawn via the Automated Teller Machine in 2010, and revealed that the money could not be traced to anyone as no beneficiary was identified. The chairman thereafter adjourned further hearing on the memo to Nov. 23 http://latestnews.com.ng/n16-7b-disappears-plateau-state/ |
| Politics › ASUU May Go On Indefinite Strike by ceomike(op): 1:13pm On Nov 22, 2016 |
With the one week nationwide ASUU strike expected to end today, lecturers are threatening to go on an indefinite strike if the government do not meet their demands. Dr. Ifeanyi Abada, the Chairman of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chapter of the Academic staff Union of Universities, made this known on Tuesday in Nsukka, Enugu State. “ASUU was left with no option than to proceed on the one-week warning strike; failure to meet our demands, we will go on an indefinite strike, Abada told the News Agency of Nigeria. He said that the chapter complied fully with the warning strike directive. “The National Executive Committee made efforts to resolve this issue with the government but government remained unyielding. “The strike compliance in UNN is total, no lectures, no examinations, no departmental and faculty meetings, as members will not participate. “UNN chapter will not renege on the directive of the national body until government addresses all the issues raised. “Our monitoring team is moving round; any lecturer found teaching will be sanctioned accordingly,’’ he said. According to Abada, among the demands of ASUU is that universities be exempted from the Treasury Single Account policy. He noted that ASUU was also demanding Federal Government implementation of an agreement it entered into with ASUU in 2009. Meanwhile, academic activities are still paralysed in the university as a result of the warning strike.(NAN) http://latestnews.com.ng/report-ASUU-may-go-indefinite-strike/ |
| Music/Radio › Nigeria Will Lead World Music - Jidenna by ceomike(op): 12:51pm On Nov 22, 2016 |
Nigerian-born, American singer, Jidenna believes the time has come for Nigeria music to rule the world. Speaking to CNN, Jidenna says it is now Africa's moment to dominate the world and confident, Nigeria will spearhead this process. "I think it's Nigeria's moment, it's Africa's moment," he told CNN. "I think Nigeria is a spearhead because Nigerians seem to be charged full of character so people are eating it up all across the world." "You've seen Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats and Drake, Chris Brown, Party Next Door...listening to Afrobeats as well." The Grammy award nominee further discussed his reasons for promoting African culture, using Nigerian-pidgin in his newest album 'Long Live The Chief'. "I wanted to see [if] in the US, I can get a song on the radio that actually has pidgin in it? And I did it," Jidenna said. "That's the beautiful thing... [my album] you can dance and shoki to it, in the larger context my album blends the different worlds that I've lived in." When asked if he was planning to work with local artistes, Jidenna revealed his love for Wizkid and Flavour. "I've already been in the studio with Wizkid, I have plans to be in the studio with everyone I consider a bridge builder, the Davido's, the Tiwa Savage's," he said. "I love Flavour's music, my fellow Igbo brother. So I would love to connect with everybody." http://latestnews.com.ng/nigeria-will-lead-world-music-jidenna/ |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Amnesty International Warns Singapore Government - Halt Execution Of Chijioke by ceomike(op): 1:44pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
I hope they can get Singapore not to do it but it is also shameful what Nigerians do even though they know the risks. |
| Foreign Affairs › Amnesty International Warns Singapore Government - Halt Execution Of Chijioke by ceomike(op): 1:38pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Singapore must immediately halt the execution of Chijioke Stephen Obioha, a Nigerian national on death row for possession of drugs, Amnesty International said today. On Wednesday, Chijioke Stephen Obioha’s family was informed that his appeal for clemency has been rejected. He is set to be executed on Friday 18 November 2016. “The Singapore government still has time to halt the execution of Chijioke Stephen Obioha. We are dismayed that clemency has not been granted in his case but remain hopeful that they won’t carry out this cruel and irreversible punishment against a person sentenced to the mandatory death penalty for a crime that should not even be punished by death,” said Rafendi Djamin, Amnesty International’s Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. “The death penalty is never the solution. It will not rid Singapore of drugs. By executing people for drug-related offences, which do not meet the threshold of most serious crimes, Singapore is violating international law. Most of the world has turned its back on this ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. It is about time that Singapore does the same, starting by restoring a moratorium on all executions as a first step towards abolition of this punishment.” Amnesty International opposes the death penalty in all circumstances, regardless of the method of execution or the crime for which it is imposed, and believes that there is no credible evidence that the death penalty has a unique deterrent effect. http://latestnews.com.ng/halt-execution-chijioke-stephen-obioha-amnesty-interntional-warns-singapore/ |
| Education › ASUU Strike: Senate To Engage Stakeholders To Avert Protest by ceomike(op): 5:37pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
The Senate on Tuesday pledged to engage relevant stakeholders to avert the warning strike being planned by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU had on Monday announced plans to embark on a one-week warning strike over the inability of government to implement agreements reached with it since 2009. The move by the Senate to intervene in the matter followed a motion moved by Sen. Jibrin Barau (APC-Kano North) under matters of urgent national importance. The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, urged the chamber to intervene and ensure that the eight -year- agreement was fully implemented. “We must find a way of seeing to the implementation and we will look into the matter quickly. “We will also get the relevant parties to quickly come to the table so that we can find a way of moving forward and report back to us,” he said. While reading the motion, Sen. Jibrin Barau, who is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TetFund, urged government to implement all agreements. He also urged government to as well carry out certain actions that were necessary for the wellbeing of the development of Nigerian public universities. The lawmaker, however, commended ASUU for choosing the path of dialogue rather than confrontation as a means of resolving all the outstanding issues between it and the Federal Government. In his contribution, Sen. Danjuma Goje (APC-Gombe Central) noted that the history of strike in the country was a recurring decimal. “It is a disturbing issue to parents and students. There is need to nip it in the bud. We should not allow it to escalate,” Goje said. Goje said the motion was apt and and called on the senate to engage the leadership of ASUU in order to suspend its planned warning strike. The Majority Leader, Sen. Mohammed Ndume, described the senate as a stabilising agent and called for the immediate intervention of the senate leadership in the matter. http://latestnews.com.ng/ASUU-strike-senate-engage-stakeholders/ |
| Education › 61 UNIBEN Graduates To Be Awarded First Class Degrees by ceomike(op): 5:29pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
A total of 61 graduates will be awarded First Class degrees at the forthcoming 42nd convocation of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, according to its Vice Chancellor, Faraday Orumwense. Addressing journalists in Benin on Tuesday, the UNIBEN vice-chancellor said 12,808 candidates would be awarded various diplomas and degrees during the ceremony holding from November 23 to 26. According to him, 154 graduates would bag doctorate degrees, 2,531 master’s degrees, 233 post-graduate diplomas, 9, 281 undergraduate degrees, 95 undergraduate diplomas and 514 unclassified. Mr. Orumwense said the ceremony would also feature the conferment of honorary degrees of Doctor of Science as well as Professor Emeritus to deserving Nigerians. The vice-chancellor said the Convocation Lecture will be delivered by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. He said that 15 newly-completed projects will be inaugurated while the institution’s Hall of Fame will be dedicated to Godwin Oshodin for his exceptional leadership qualities and creativity. http://latestnews.com.ng/61-uniben-graduates-awarded-first-class-degrees/ |
| Politics › Turkey Police Detain Nigerian Drug Smugglers Who Swallowed 115 Condoms by ceomike(op): 5:08pm On Nov 11, 2016 |
Istanbul police detained two suspects of Nigerian origin who were trying to smuggle drugs in condoms that they later swallowed in Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport on Friday. Two passengers aged 22 and 27 were detained in the airport upon suspicion of smuggling drugs. They were admitted to the Haseki Training and Research Hospital for a detailed medical examination as the police failed to find enough evidence. Medical examinations revealed that they had together swallowed 115 condoms full of heroin and cocaine. One of the smugglers had swallowed 700 grams of heroin, while the other had swallowed 1.3 kilograms of liquid cocaine. The suspects were arrested and later sent to prison pending trial after testifying at court. Earlier this year on June 23, police had detained a drug dealer in a clown costume at a park in Istanbul’s Fatih district. Police officer Eyüp Şahin said police teams caught the dealer while he was selling drugs thanks to the efforts of the security general directorate’s “Mobile Park Police” project. Meanwhile, drugs worth 25 million Turkish Liras were seized in an operation in Istanbul on Oct. 7, with police confiscating 1.1 tons of the chemically modified cannabis-based drug “skunk.” The raid on the basement of a building in Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district marked the largest single amount of skunk ever confiscated in Turkey, according to police http://latestnews.com.ng/turkey-police-detain-nigerian-drug-smugglers-who-swallowed-115-condoms |
| Politics › FG To Procure 40 Rice Mills For Self-sufficiency - Guardian Nigeria by ceomike(op): 4:51pm On Nov 10, 2016 |
The Federal government says it is facilitating the procurement of additional 40 large-scale rice mills to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production by 2018. Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at a workshop themed “Big Boost for Agro Diversification and Export.’’ Ogbeh said that the Integrated Rice Mills (IRMs) of the Ministry had increased the rice milling capacity in the country. He said that the Ministry’s new goal was to attain self-sufficiency in food production and annually export 10 million metric tonnes of food to ECOWAS region and beyond by 2019. According to the minister, the country’s food import bill has further declined from N1.1 trillion in 2009 to N684 billion in 2013. “Nigeria has huge agricultural potentials with 11 million hectares of arable land but only cultivates 40 per cent; 263 billion cubic metres of water with two of the largest rivers in Africa. “We have a cheap labour force to support agriculture intensification. We grow our food, feed ourselves and create local and international markets for our farmers and also unlock our enormous potentials in agriculture. “We can achieve the economic diversification goal of government and surmount the present economic recession. “I hope with the help of the Pentair, Good Rain, Dayu irrigation, Zhong Zhou Poultry, Jinan and our local companies, we will diversify and get out of recession in no time,’’ Ogbeh said. Don Ekesiobi, Managing Director, Eurobase Nigeria Limited, the workshop organiser, said his company and the Ministry of Agriculture brought to Nigeria six world leading agro companies for partnership. Ekesiobi said that the companies would introduce and showcase for adoption, technologies to turn around neglected agro value chain of the country in six months. Source: http://guardian.ng/news/fg-to-procure-40-rice-mills-for-self-sufficiency/? 5 Likes
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