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An N-Power Tech Software trainee (Southern region), Natimi Philomena has said that the Development Training Program received will “take Nigeria far” as it is “a plus” to the Government of the country, Concise News reports.

Speaking about the opportunities and benefits of the component of the N-Power scheme for Nigerian youths and its effect on the nation, Philomena stated that empowering the youth in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector is an asset.
“It (N-Power Tech Software training) will not just help the youth, but it will also help the government to go far in terms of development and the information aspect.

“It is believed that the society we find ourselves is a little bit backwards in Information Technology, so empowering the youth is a plus to the youth and even to the government because it would take Nigeria far,” she explained.
Read more here: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/11/15/n-power-what-fg-action-would-do-to-nigeria-stipendiary-video/

Only when Cristiano Ronaldo hang up his boots would the world truly appreciate his worth to the beautiful game of football.

Cristiano, 34 is a living legend – for his gift and all he has achieved in the round leather game. However, the reality is that 'Cristiano is no more Cristiano'!

Since switching from Real Madrid – where he enjoyed massive success – to Juventus, Ronaldo – who has metamorphosed from a skillful winger, cutting in from the left and right leaving defenders hapless, to a prolific ‘netshaker’ has seen his rating dwindle.

The drop was not noticeable last season – his first in Italy. But this term, since Juve kickstarted their season officially at Parma in August, Ronaldo has been far from the player fans used to know.

Indeed, at Real Madrid where he spent nine seasons, Ronaldo scored goals for fun. Repeatedly, he netted treble; quadruple in a game and recorded five-goal hauls. But even as he is ever-present in the Bianconeri team, he is yet to register a Serie A hat-trick!

Last season, he was No.4 on the goalscorers’ chart behind Fabio Quagliarella and co. The same period he could not challenge Lionel Messi to the prize of UEFA Champions League top scorer.

This season in Italy, he is way behind (5 goals, compared to Ciro Immobile’s 14).

One cannot fault Coach Maurizio Sarri for carrying out the unusual - hauling Ronaldo off in Juve’s past two games. That was a courageous move by the Italian, as the player in question is undoubtedly a colossal figure whose career has been record-breaking in every way.

Sarri did explain afterwards that it is due to CR7’s physical problems. And, if that is his reason, the trainer is being candid. It has been evident of late!

In his last campaign with Madrid, Cristiano scored 44 goals.

In his debut season with Juventus, he scored 28 with one less game played (43, by 44 in the previous one).

After 14 official matches played with Juventus, the Portuguese star had only scored six goals (in all competitions), two of them from the penalty spot. A figure that is not in tandem with what we have come to expect from him.

When scrutinising his numbers, it is crystal clear his offensive contribution has dropped significantly. Cristiano has gone from generating 1.07 goals per game in his last season with Madrid to producing 0.37 in the current one with Juventus.

In fact, performance-wise, Cristiano is not at his best. ProFootballDB's analysis shows there is indeed a visible decline.
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A stakeholder in N-Power, Obri Fidelis has alleged that ‘there are judas’ in the scheme who ‘are trying their possible best to cause confusion, and to make sure the programme fail’, Concise News reports.

As the eleventh month of the year enters day fourteen today, this online news medium gathered that beneficiaries throughout the nation are still waiting to get paid their October stipend.
Many of them are unhappy with the situation, and have taken to social media to express their displeasure.

One of them is Fidelis, who resorted to prayer, after laying the hefty allegation.

A tweet on the concerned citizen’s account reads on Tuesday: “There are Judas in npower that are trying their possible best to cause confusion, and to make sure the program fail. God will not allow them to succeed, in Jesus Name, Amen.”
Read more in the link provided: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/11/14/there-are-judas-in-n-power-stakeholder-alleges/

In Group B, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-23 tournament, Nigeria and South Africa both won their second game, beating Zambia and Ivory Coast respectively.
Concise News reports that the continental competition holding in Egypt decides the three African teams for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
As things stands, South Africa top the group on four points, one more than Nigeria and Ivory Coast, with Zambia bottom on a single point.

It means all four teams can claim a place in the semi-finals with the final Group B games on Friday when Nigeria play South Africa and Zambia confront Ivory Coast.

Nigeria battled hard to seal victory over Zambia on Tuesday and keep alive hopes of an eighth appearance at the Olympics, where they won gold in 1996 and silver in 2008.
When is the game?
The crucial match will kick-off at 7:00pm (West African Time) on Friday, November 14.

What channels can I watch the game on TV?
The game will not be live on television after SuperSport confirmed CAF’s blackout because of the termination of Lagardere’s media rights deal.
Read more via this link: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/11/14/nigeria-u-23-vs-south-africa-u-23-possible-lineup-time-where-to-watch-afcon-match-live/

Welcome to the latest N-Power news headlines update for today, Thursday November 14th, 2019, on Concise News.

Here are the latest N-Power news headlines
Are You Waiting For Us To Protest? – N-Power Beneficiaries Bemoan Unpaid October Stipend
2016 and 2017 beneficiaries of the Muhammadu Buhari administration’s N-Power scheme are still disgruntled by the non-payment of their October stipend.
Beneficiaries’ stipends are not usually paid as and when due. Hence, some of the volunteers have besieged public platforms to call out Nigerian public office holders to the current situation as the eleventh month of the year enters day thirteen.
Every month, the Nigerian government spends about N15 billion as stipends on over 500,000 volunteers of the N-Power scheme, a component of the National Social Investment Programmes (N-SIP). Read more here.

N-Power October Stipend Payment To Start Today?
There is nothing to be confident about that payment of the October stipend of N-Power beneficiaries will commence today. The handlers of the scheme are silent.

The Federal Government programme do not have a fixed payday. Beneficiaries are settled anytime, we observed. The graduate volunteers who are roughly 500, 000 earn a monthly stipend of N30, 000 (approximately 83 US Dollars).
Read more via this link: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/11/14/latest-n-power-news-headlines-for-today-thursday-november-14th/

There is nothing to be confident about that payment of the October stipend of N-Power beneficiaries will commence today. The handlers of the scheme are silent.

Concise News reports that the Federal Government programme do not have a fixed payday. Beneficiaries are settled anytime, we observed. The graduate volunteers who are roughly 500, 000 earn a monthly stipend of N30, 000 (approximately 83 US Dollars).
Checks by this online news medium reveal that many beneficiaries are dejected with the current situation.
Read more via this link: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/11/14/n-power-october-stipend-payment-to-start-today/

The Lagos State Government, through the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), has embarked on the process for the recruitment of 1,000 secondary school teachers.

Concise News reports that according to a statement made available on the Lagos State Government’s website, the purpose of the recruitment is “to ensure that the standard of secondary school education in the state is in tandem with the 21st century global educational standard under the present administration of the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu”.
All interested and qualified Nigerians who are resident in Lagos were asked to visit the TESCOM recruitment portal, @tescomjobs.lagosstate.gov.ng for full details of application procedures.

Otherwise, visit...Read more via the link provided: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/11/11/lagos-teachers-recruitment-simple-steps-to-apply/

Football of course is the world's most popular sport. But in recent years, this game has not really brought colossal glory to Africa's most populous nation - Nigeria.

Last year, D'Tigress made history at the FIBA Women's World Cup where they became the first-ever African country to win a group-stage game with a win over Latvia. Just two months ago, they defeated Senegal - the host nation - to retain their Afrobasket crown - a fourth African title for the amazons.

Another sport that is bringing honour to Nigeria is wrestling.

Nigerian wrestlers have dominated the continent and are doing the country so proud on the globe.

Two-time Commonwealth champion, Odunayo Adekuoroye is currently ranked no.2 in her weight class in the world.

In racket sports, Aruna Quadri is doing wonderfully well, putting Nigeria's name on the map.
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The official Twitter account of the Federal Government's N-Power scheme on Wednesday claimed beneficiaries are 'excited' about learning at the ongoing N-Power Tech training, Concise News reports.

N-Power Tech Software training commenced in Abuja, Nigeria's capital this week, and it is expected to last eleven weeks.
Read more here: https://www.concisenews.global/2019/10/02/beneficiaries-excited-about-learning-n-power/