October 14, 2019

Abiodun Warns Customs Against Incessant Killings In Ogun

Abiodun Warns Customs Against Incessant Killings In Ogun

October 14, 2019 5:16 am

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has warned the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), against causing unnecessary death in the discharge of its duties in the state.

The governor said the service must find a better way of managing relationships with the people in the border area.

Abiodun made this known at the inauguration of the Forward Operations Base (FOB), of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), at Oja- Odan, in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.

The governor said that the state cannot continue to accept a situation where deaths are recorded whenever the NCS engages the people in …

ASUU Crisis Deepens; Another Group Insists On Registration

ASUU Crisis Deepens; Another Group Insists On Registration

October 14, 2019 4:36 am
  • Alleges corruption, lack of consultation against national body
  • We hope reason will prevail at last, says ASUU

The crisis threatening the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has deepened as the splinter group of the university lecturers’ union called Congress of University Academic (CONUA) at the weekend insisted that its immediate priority is a formal registration, accusing ASUU officials of corruption and lack of consultations in the handling of the affairs of the national body.

However, ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has insisted that there is no split in the union, adding that his senior colleagues and comrades have continued …

Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Demand Payment In Dollars

Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Demand Payment In Dollars

October 14, 2019 4:23 am

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), an umbrella body of the governors of the 36 states of the federation are mulling to make a demand from the federal government, that their shares and those of the local governments from the Federation Account be given to them in US Dollars.

This anticipated move cannot be far from their expressed worries over the intractable problem of fuel subsidy, which has affected the amount of money available for distribution among the three tiers of government.

One of the governors confided in our reporters at the weekend in Abuja that their efforts to resolve the …

In Spain: Catalan Leaders Bag Jail Sentences For Sedition

In Spain: Catalan Leaders Bag Jail Sentences For Sedition

October 14, 2019 3:54 am

Spain’s Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition over their role in an independence referendum in 2017.

Three other defendants were found guilty of disobedience and will not serve prison sentences.

The 12 politicians and activists had all denied the charges.

Separatists in Catalonia were planning mass civil disobedience ahead of the verdict.

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Japan Commences Rehabilitation After Typhoon Hagibis

Japan Commences Rehabilitation After Typhoon Hagibis

October 14, 2019 3:42 am

More than 110,000 people are taking part in search and rescue operations after Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan on Saturday. The typhoon – the worst storm to hit the country in decades – has left at least 37 dead, with 20 missing.

Typhoon Hagibis also caused the cancellation of three Rugby World Cup matches but the key match between Japan and Scotland went ahead. Japan won 28-21 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Afterward, national team coach Jamie Joseph paid tribute to those affected.

“Everyone who is suffering, as a result,of the typhoon, this game was all for …

Turkey-Syria Offensive: Kurds Reach Deal With Syrian Army

Turkey-Syria Offensive: Kurds Reach Deal With Syrian Army

October 14, 2019 3:26 am

The Kurds in Syria say the Syrian government has agreed to send its army to the northern border to try to halt Turkey’s offensive against them.

Syrian state media earlier reported that government forces had been deployed to the north.

It follows the US decision to pull all its remaining troops from the area over the “untenable” situation there.

The Turkish assault, launched last week, is aimed at forcing Kurdish forces from along the border area.

Areas under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the main US ally in the area, have come under heavy bombardment over …

CBN Has Supported The Power Sector To The Tune Of ₦1.695tn

CBN Has Supported The Power Sector To The Tune Of ₦1.695tn

October 14, 2019 3:11 am

The financial support provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Nigeria’s power sector is set to hit a total of ₦1.695 trillion, making it the single largest creditor to the sector, an analysis of a report obtained from the apex bank by Newsmen has disclosed.

We gathered from the CBN annual report for 2018, that as at the end of 2018, it had granted total credit of ₦1.095 trillion to the power sector under the three different schemes it set up.

The schemes included the Nigerian Electricity Market Stabilisation Facility (NEMSF), which was made to settle outstanding payment …

Three Effective Ways Handle Panic And Remain Calm

Three Effective Ways To Handle Panic And Remain Calm

October 14, 2019 2:58 am

Panic attacks happen to different people and at times, it can feel like a heart attack. Symptoms include physical symptoms, including shaking, feeling disorientated, nausea, rapid, irregular heartbeats, dry mouth, breathlessness, sweating, and dizziness.

If you are around someone that has a panic attack or you have it yourself, below are ways to handle it.

Breathing exercise

If you’re breathing quickly during a panic attack, doing a breathing exercise can ease your other symptoms. Try this:

  • Breathe in as slowly, deeply and gently as you can, through your nose.
  • Breathe out slowly, deeply and gently through your mouth.
  • Some
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Group Canvasses Environmental Education In Lagos Schools

Group Canvasses Environmental Education In Lagos Schools

October 14, 2019 2:44 am

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has tasked school administrators to explore best practices in educating pupils about environmental issues.

The call was made at its yearly training for about 50 secondary school teachers in Lagos State.

Leading the call, the facilitator, Mrs. Temitope Okunnu said composting, for instance, is a great way by which student that engage in environmental practice could reduce food waste and contribute to the mitigation of Green House Gas Emissions (GHGE).

According to her, waste food materials such as eggshells, banana peels, vegetables, bread, yard waste, coffee grounds, manure from rabbits and chickens are very good …

Gundogan Leads 10 - Man Germany To Beat Estonia 3 - 0

Gundogan Leads 10 – Man Germany To Beat Estonia 3 – 0

October 14, 2019 2:34 am

– Russia book Euro 2020 spot as Netherlands edge closer to finals

Ilkay Gundogan scored a fortuitous brace and set up Timo Werner as Germany beat Estonia 3-0 in Tallinn on Sunday despite Emre Can’s early dismissal, taking them a step closer to Euro 2020 qualification.

Northern Ireland’s 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands on Thursday meant Germany could put a three-point cushion between themselves and Michael O’Neill’s men with a win and they just about did enough to prevail in spite of an awkward start.

Any chance of Germany repeating their 8-0 demolition of Estonia vanished with Can’s early red …

Brazil, Nigeria Clash Again As Eaglets Tackle Sao Paulo FC

Brazil, Nigeria Clash Again As Eaglets Tackle Sao Paulo FC

October 14, 2019 2:21 am

Another Brazil – Nigeria clash comes quickly as five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria tackle Sao Paulo FC in a friendly game today. It is part of their preparations for this year’s FIFA U17 World Cup finals starting in Brazil on October 26.

Having settled down in the city of Sao Paulo and gradually adapting to the high altitude weather, the Nigerian side will file out against Sao Paulo FC’s U17 team at the Saropoca Sports Complex at 3.00 p.m. local time, which is 7.00 p.m. Nigerian time.

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My Fear Over Igbo Presidency In Nigeria - Achike Udenwa

My Fear Over Igbo Presidency In Nigeria – Achike Udenwa

October 14, 2019 2:04 am

Former Imo State governor, Chief Achike Udenwa has said that a restructured Nigeria will benefit the Igbo more than the Presidency. In this interview, he said among others that having a president of Igbo extraction in the present day Nigeria would not help people of the South East or even the nation at large.

Nigeria recently celebrated her 59th Independence anniversary which, many feel, has become a mere ritual considering the challenges facing the nation. Some people believe that Nigeria is retrogressing and has no reason to celebrate that date, do you agree?

If anybody looks at where we …

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