October 14, 2019

In Lagos: Sanwo-Olu Declares State Of Emergency On Roads

In Lagos: Sanwo-Olu Declares State Of Emergency On Roads

October 14, 2019 8:34 am

Lagos State Government has declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and carriages within the State.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday ordered massive construction work on critical roads and highways across the state, beginning from Monday (today).

The governor’s directive followed the conclusion of his series of meetings with eight multi-national engineering firms, which began a few weeks back.

After his final meeting with the contractors yesterday, which lasted for about three hours, Sanwo-Olu declared the commencement of major construction work on the identified highways considered critical to the reduction of traffic congestion in the State.

The governor said …

Trio Win Nobel Economics Prize For Work On Poverty

Trio Win Nobel Economics Prize For Work On Poverty

October 14, 2019 8:03 am

A trio of American economists on Monday won the Nobel Economics Prize for their work in the fight against poverty, including new approaches in education and healthcare, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

Indian-born Abhijit Banerjee of the US, his French-American wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer of the US were honoured “for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty,” the jury said.

“This year’s laureates have introduced a new approach to obtaining reliable answers about the best ways to fight global poverty,” the jury said.

The three found efficient ways of combatting poverty by breaking down difficult issues …

EFCC And Interpol To Partner For Strict Maritime Security

EFCC And Interpol To Partner For Strict Maritime Security

October 14, 2019 7:50 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to collaborate with the Interpol to promote maritime security through a special project, tagged “Project AGWE.”

The project which will involve Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana and Benin Republic is aimed at ridding Nigeria and the other countries involved in economic sabotage in the maritime environment.

The disclosure was made weekend, at the EFCC headquarters by the acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, alongside Anastasia Kirillas, Interpol’s Analyst and leader of Interpol’s delegation, which came on a working visit to the commission.

According to Kirillas, the essence of “Project AGWE” is …

Finance Minister Leads Nigerian Team to IMF And World Bank

Finance Minister Leads Nigerian Team to IMF And World Bank

October 14, 2019 7:29 am

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2019 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank billed to commence today in Washington DC, United States of America.

The week-long events, which run between October 14 and 20, will attract global players from the public and private sectors where issues ranging from economy, finance, trade, environment, climate change and other global socio-economic challenges are discussed.

The Nigerian delegation at the global event also features top government functionaries, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), …

COAS Buratai Tasks Soldiers On Professional Competence

COAS Buratai Tasks Soldiers On Professional Competence

October 14, 2019 7:21 am

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged soldiers to prioritise requisite training to facilitate the attainment of the highest standards of professional competence.

This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army, Maj. Sydney Nbaneme made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Monday.

Buratai discloses this at the presentation of prizes and beating retreat of 78th Regular Recruits Intake of the Depot Nigerian Army held at the institution in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The COAS, represented by Maj-Gen. Aminu Bichi-Maitama (Rtd), said: “You are to …

Planned Deregistration: Political Parties Warn Senate

Planned Deregistration: Political Parties Warn Senate

October 14, 2019 7:10 am

Plan by the Senate to deregister some political parties and reduce the number to five through an amendment of the existing Electoral Act has elicited condemnations.

Pioneer chairman of the Young Democratic Party and its 2019 governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Nya-Etok Ezekiel, said instead of deregistration of parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should put measures in place to ensure only serious political parties are displayed on the ballot.

Nigeria Community Movement Party (NCMP) on the other hand, warned that it would be counter-productive.

Ezekiel told journalists in Abuja that reduction of political parties was not a …

Attempts To Split China Risk ‘Smashed’ Bodies: Xi Jinping

Attempts To Split China Risk ‘Smashed’ Bodies: Xi Jinping

October 14, 2019 7:01 am

President Xi Jinping has warned that any attempts to split China would result in “bodies smashed and bones ground to powder”, amid four months of anti-Beijing unrest in Hong Kong.

Xi issued the dire message during a weekend visit to Nepal, according to a foreign ministry statement released on Sunday.

“Anyone who attempts to split any region from China will perish, with their bodies smashed and bones ground to powder,” Xi said, according to the ministry.

“Any external forces that support the splitting of China can only be regarded as delusional by the Chinese people,” he said.

While Xi did …

Four Anambra Communities Currently Under Water, Says SEMA

Four Anambra Communities Currently Under Water, Says SEMA

October 14, 2019 6:47 am

Four communities in Anambra East Local Government Area (AELGA) of Anambra State have been submerged by flood according to reports by SEMA. The affected communities were Enugu Otu, Eziagulu Otu, Mkpunando and Umundeze.

This was disclosed by the Executive Director of Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Mr. Cyril Agupugo, when he briefed the State Governor, Willie Obiano, on the incidents of flood in the state.

Agupugo told Obiano that the current situation in these communities was scary as most of the houses were completely submerged.

“These areas are underwater with victims’ farmlands and household items worth millions of naira …

New Zealand Creates Unit To Target Online Hate Speech

New Zealand Creates Unit To Target Online Hate Speech

October 14, 2019 6:23 am

New Zealand will establish a team of investigators dedicated solely to tackling online extremism and hate speech, as it moves to address failures exposed by the Christchurch mosques massacre, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.

Ardern has led global efforts to force technology firms to clamp down on extremist material since a lone gunman killed 51 Muslim worshippers in March, streaming part of the atrocity on Facebook.

But she said the attack, which targeted two mosques in the South Island city, also showed her own government needed to improve resources to curb the spread of online hate.

READ ALSO: Spanish …

Philippine Drug War Chief Quits Amid Narcotics Scandal

Philippine Drug War Chief Quits Amid Narcotics Scandal

October 14, 2019 6:11 am

The Philippines’ top policeman, who leads the nation’s deadly drugs crackdown, quit on Monday as he faces allegations of protecting officers accused of selling a huge haul of seized narcotics.

Though the scandal dates from before Oscar Albayalde’s time as national police chief, it has raised fresh criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature campaign, which is key to his massive popularity among Filipinos.

As part of the president’s internationally condemned initiative, police have killed thousands of alleged dealers and users since mid-2016, but critics say the wealthy and powerful have been largely untouched.

Albayalde’s resignation comes days after two …

PDP Hopeful Of Bayelsa Guber Poll Victory Amid Defections

PDP Hopeful Of Bayelsa Guber Poll Victory Amid Defections

October 14, 2019 5:47 am

The gale of defections notwithstanding, the Bayelsa chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism of winning the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state.

The state party chairman, Chief Moses Cleopas, who dismissed those that had cross-carpeted to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in a statement yesterday in Yenagoa, argued that the Bayelsa people and the party’s followers were not with the defectors, whom he described as persons lacking the “requisite character, principle, and integrity.”

More than five aides of Governor Seriake Dickson have so far resigned their appointments and left the party in protest …

In Edo: Obaseki And Oshiomhole Supporters Fight Dirty

In Edo: Obaseki And Oshiomhole Supporters Fight Dirty

October 14, 2019 5:35 am

The crisis rocking the Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next year’s governorship election in the state at the weekend deepened, as both supporters of Governor Godwin Obaseki and the party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, alleged physical attacks.

While sympathisers of the latter accused those of the former of attacking the Benin GRA home of the ex-labour leader, the Chief of Staff to governor Obaseki, Taiwo Akerele, on the other hand, alleged that he was attacked by an APC chieftain loyal to Oshiomhole in a hotel on Friday while meeting with some foreign investors within …

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