October 2019

Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

October 24, 2019 1:22 am
Anthony Joshua is sparring with Albon Pervizaj ahead of his eagerly-anticipated rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr.

Joshua is eager to be in the best possible shape for his clash against Ruiz, which takes place in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Joshua is eager to respond after his defeat to Ruiz in the initial clash against Ruiz in June.

Pervizaj is one of several sparring partners that Joshua is going to bring in as he prepares for the rematch.

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24-year-old Pervizaj has a record of 12 victories and no defeats

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How Border Closure Changed Nigeria’s Economic Indices

How Border Closure Changed Nigeria’s Economic Indices

October 24, 2019 1:16 am
Federal Government’s latest border policy, which altered the flow of commodities- legally and illegally, particularly through the Benin Republic, has in the immediate, changed some economic fundamentals.The government had in August, ordered partial closure of land borders to curtail smuggling of rice and other products into the country, citing non-compliance of neighbouring countries with ECOWAS protocols on the transit of goods.

The move would create an opportunity for local producers of commodities such as rice, vegetable oil, palm oil and other agricultural produce to increase production and meet local demand.

But the nation’s inflation numbers have become the first casualty

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2019 General Elections Eroded Past Electoral Gains - Jega

2019 General Elections Eroded Past Electoral Gains – Jega

October 24, 2019 1:06 am

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday said that the 2019 general elections were a setback to the “positive gains the country had recorded in its electoral process.”

He made the submission while delivering a keynote address titled, “Electoral process in Nigeria: Safeguarding the people’s will for democracy to thrive” at a conference organised by the management of Tell magazine to mark 20 years of democracy in Nigeria.

Agreeing that there had been ‘incremental positive changes’ to the country’s electoral system since 2011, Jega, however, pleaded that all hands must be on deck to …

Oxlade-Chamberlain On Target Twice As Liverpool Beat Genk

Oxlade-Chamberlain On Target Twice As Liverpool Beat Genk

October 23, 2019 6:22 pm

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made the most of a rare start by scoring twice while Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah also netted as holders Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over Genk in their Champions League clash in Belgium on Wednesday.

The England international, who missed almost all of last season due to injury, opened the scoring in the second minute at the Luminus Arena and scored the visitors’ second — a sumptuous finish also from outside the box — just before the hour mark.

Mane and Salah then set up each other for late goals to wrap up the victory before …

Messi’s Historic Goal Helps Barcelona Edge Slavia Prague

Messi’s Historic Goal Helps Barcelona Edge Slavia Prague

October 23, 2019 6:17 pm

Lionel Messi claimed another goal-scoring record as Barcelona edged a spirited Slavia Prague 2-1 on Wednesday as the Spanish giants stayed top of Champions League Group F.

Messi opened the scoring after three minutes, beating Slavia goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a low left-footed shot to become the first player ever to score at least once in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons.

The 32-year-old Argentinian first robbed midfielder Petr Sevcik outside the Slavia box before a quick exchange with Arthur put him neatly through the static Slavia defence.

Barca earned a second on 57 minutes when Slavia winger Peter Olayinka deflected …

Inter Milan Beat Dortmund To Enter Champions League Last 16

Inter Milan Beat Dortmund To Enter Champions League Last 16

October 23, 2019 6:11 pm

Lautaro Martinez and Antonio Candreva scored in either half to boost Inter Milan’s Champions League last 16 hopes on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Group F rival Borussia Dortmund.

Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez continued his fine form scoring after 22 minutes in the San Siro, but missed a chance for a second from the penalty spot eight minutes from time.

But Candreva sealed the three points a minute from time to move Antonio Conte’s side move off the bottom of Group F having fallen 2-1 to Barcelona and holding Slavia Prague 1-1.

Inter join Dortmund on four points with …

PDP Claims Loyalty Of 70% Registered Voters In Kogi State

PDP Claims Loyalty Of 70% Registered Voters In Kogi State

October 23, 2019 5:24 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that it has the support of more than 70 percent of registered voters in 18 local governments in Kogi.

The party made the claim on Wednesday in a statement ahead of its official campaign flag-off in Lokoja on Friday.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, said in the statement that the party expected a landslide victory in the Nov. 16 governorship election.

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“Since we kicked off our grassroots campaigns in the last few weeks, the PDP has continued to …

Messi 1st To Score In 15 Straight Champions League Seasons

Messi 1st To Score In 15 Straight Champions League Seasons

October 23, 2019 5:16 pm

Lionel Messi became the first-ever player to score at least once in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons after opening the scoring at Slavia Prague on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Argentinian beat goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a low left-footed shot after robbing midfielder Petr Sevcik outside the Slavia box and a quick exchange with Arthur who put him through neatly.

READ ALSO: Nigeria Loses About $15bn Yearly To Tax Evasion

The goal was Messi’s 113th overall from 138 Champions League appearances.…

Hausa Community In Delta Demands Security ID Cards

Hausa Community In Delta Demands Security ID Cards

October 23, 2019 5:09 pm

The Hausa community in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, have requested for identity cards as a step towards curbing security challenges in the area.

They made the request at a community stakeholders’ meeting convened by the leadership of the youths in the area.

The meeting came on the heels of the invasion of Azagba Mixed Secondary School in Issele-Azagba in neighbouring Aniocha North Local Government Area by gunmen who unsuccessfully attempted to kidnap five teachers.

Two persons reportedly died in the attack.

At the Ibusa meeting, stakeholders frowned at the perpetuation of crime under any guise, …

Air Peace Turns 5, Reassures Passengers Of Safety, Comfort

Air Peace Turns 5, Reassures Passengers Of Safety, Comfort

October 23, 2019 5:04 pm

The Chairman/CEO, Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, says the airline’s vision of creating seamless connections and network options for its domestic, regional and international markets, has been achieved.

Onyema stated this in Lagos as the airline marked its five years of operation.

He described Air Peace as a multi-country airline and expressed gratitude to stakeholders that have supported the airline since its inception.

“It has been five years of steady progress, and we are reiterating our commitment to the safety and comfort of our passengers,” Onyema said.

The airline celebrated its 5th anniversary by rewarding passengers with various gifts …

Onitsha-Owerri Road Now Death Trap – HURIDE Rights Group

Onitsha-Owerri Road Now Death Trap – HURIDE Rights Group

October 23, 2019 4:56 pm

The Human Rights, Liberty Access, and Defenders, Peace Foundation (HURIDE) has decried the deplorable state of the Anambra State end of the Onitsha-Owerri road, describing it as a death trap where a lot of vehicles had fallen and many lives lost.

The group appealed to the Federal Government and Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State as a matter of urgency to repair the Upper Iweka section of Onitsha-Owerri Road which has become a death trap where articulated vehicles fall on a regular basis, injuring and killing innocent souls.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of HURIDE, and Secretary, Mr. …

Public Officials Must Patronise Nigerian Hospitals – Obi

Public Officials Must Patronise Nigerian Hospitals – Obi

October 23, 2019 4:49 pm

Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2019 presidential general election and former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said political office holders in Nigeria should visit hospitals in the country for their personal health needs instead of going abroad for medical tourism and encouraging capital flight.

Obi made the call while speaking during the installation of the 13th President of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, (ONICCIMA) at Patterson Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha.

Using himself as an example, he said he visits local hospitals like Holy Rosary Hospital, Waterside, Onitsha for …

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