October 2019

Alexei Leonov, First Human To Land In Space Dies At 85

Alexei Leonov, First Human To Land In Space Dies At 85

October 11, 2019 2:20 pm

Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who became the first person in history to spacewalk in 1965, has died at 85. Tethered to a spaceship by a 4.8m (16ft) cable, the Russian floated above Earth for 12 minutes.

But the outing nearly ended in disaster as his spacesuit inflated and he struggled to get back in the spaceship. At a time when the US and the USSR were jostling for space supremacy, Alexei Leonov’s mission was lauded as a triumph at home.

Leonov’s ambitions did not stop at his spacewalk. He went on to become the commander of Soyuz-Apollo, the first-ever joint …

119 Nigerians On Death Row In Malaysia Over Drug Crimes

119 Nigerians On Death Row In Malaysia Over Drug Crimes

October 11, 2019 2:08 pm

A new report by Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has revealed that 119 Nigerians are currently on death row in Malaysia. According to the report. Nigeria has the highest number of foreigners who have been sentenced to death in Malaysia.

The death penalty is currently retained as the punishment for 33 offences in the Asian country and is mandatory for 12 of these, according to the report.

As of February 2019, Amnesty reported, a total of 1,281 people were on death row in Malaysia, including 568 (44%) foreign nationals.

Of these foreign nationals, 21% are Nigerians, with others …

In Kogi: 1,520 Teachers Write Professional Examination

In Kogi: 1,520 Teachers Write Professional Examination

October 11, 2019 1:33 pm

No fewer than 1, 520 teachers in Kogi state are writing professional examination that would qualify them to be certified as professional teachers. Mrs Zainab Lawal, the State Coordinator, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), disclosed this on Friday at the examination venue at YABMA International Science Academy, Lokoja.

”We are professionalising qualified teachers who had gone through the pedagogy of either being an NCE holder or B.Ed holder or B.Sc; as the case may be, but had gone through PGD to qualify them as professional teachers.

”In Kogi, we have a total of 1, 520 teachers writing the TRCN

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Bad Performance Might Cost Manchester United £400m Deal

Bad Performance Might Cost Manchester United £400m Deal

October 11, 2019 1:22 pm

It has become desperately pertinent for Manchester United to begin a search for new shirt sponsor as Chevrolet is highly unlikely to renew their deal while the club continues to struggle on the field of play.

The American car manufacturer signed a staggering £410million agreement in 2012, when Sir Alex Ferguson was at the helm and United were consistently challenging for top honors. The seven-year deal came into play in 2014. In the time United have displayed the Chevrolet brand on their shirts, they have failed to win the Premier League title and come nowhere near lifting the Champions League.…

Mass Stabbing At Manchester Mall Leaves Five Injured

Mass Stabbing At Manchester Mall Leaves Five Injured

October 11, 2019 1:01 pm

Counter-terror police were on Friday probing a mass stabbing at a shopping centre in northwest England that left five people injured and needing hospital treatment. The attack happened at the Arndale shopping centre in the heart of Manchester, where an Islamist extremist suicide bomber killed 22 after an Ariana Grande concert in 2017.

“We can confirm that five people have been stabbed and taken to hospital,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

“Given the location of the incident and its nature officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West are leading the investigation as we determine the circumstances,” it added.…

Golden Eaglets Arrive In Brazil For FIFA U-17 World Cup

Golden Eaglets Arrive In Brazil For FIFA U-17 World Cup

October 11, 2019 12:51 pm

Five-time champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have landed in the host nation, Brazil, for this year’s FIFA World Cup finals, which will hold from October 26 November 17.

A team of 25 players and nine officials flew out of the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday evening for Dubai, where they connected another flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Four players would be cut from the roster after the preparatory period before a 21 – man World Cup squad is unveiled ahead of the opening encounter.

Nigeria won 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015 tournaments, but …

Brexit: EU And UK Agree To More Intense Deliberations

Brexit: EU And UK Agree To More Intense Deliberations

October 11, 2019 12:37 pm

EU countries have agreed to “intensify” Brexit talks with the UK over the next few days. The development comes after a meeting in Brussels between Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, described by both sides as “constructive”.

But UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was “a way to go” before a deal could be reached. The UK is due to leave the EU at 23:00 GMT on 31 October. A European leaders’ summit next week is seen as the last chance to agree a deal before that deadline.

Mr Johnson put forward revised proposals for …

I Became A Billionaire At 25 Through Hardwork - Gov Umahi

I Became A Billionaire At 25 Through Hardwork – Gov Umahi

October 11, 2019 10:28 am

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that he became a billionaire at 25 years of age due to hard work and commitment to duty.

Umahi, who made the declaration while interacting with leaders of Abakpa main market in Abakaliki, debunked social media reports that he owns shops at the market and built his house within one year.

“I work very hard, I am not a poor person but a very, very rich person. You can’t use the state’s money and still do all these things (projects) we are doing, I don’t have any shop or any interest in the …

Appeal Court Nullifies Kogi West Election, Sacks Melaye

Appeal Court Nullifies Kogi West Election, Sacks Melaye

October 11, 2019 9:59 am

Embattled Senator representing Kogi-west Senatorial District, Dino Melaye while reacting to the Friday, Appeal Court Judgement said that in all things he gives glory to God.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Appeal Court on Friday upheld the judgment of the Kogi National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal and ordered a fresh election within 90 days.

According to Melaye, I just lost my election at the Appeal Court and Fresh election ordered. Senator Dino Melaye took to his twitter handle to console himself and calm his aggrieved supporters:

“In all things, I give God the Praise. …

Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Wins Nobel Peace Prize

October 11, 2019 9:26 am

The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea. He was awarded the prize for his efforts to “achieve peace and international cooperation”. Mr Abiy’s peace deal with Eritrea ended a 20-year military stalemate following their 1998-2000 border war.

He was named as the winner of the 100th Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, where he will receive the award in December. It is worth some nine million Swedish crowns (about £730,000; $900,000).

Following the announcement, Mr Abiy said he was “humbled and thrilled”.

“Thank you very …

Obesity: Ban Snacking On Public Transport - UK Doctor

Obesity: Ban Snacking On Public Transport – UK Doctor

October 11, 2019 9:02 am

Snacking should be banned on public transport and extra taxes placed on unhealthy foods to tackle child obesity, England’s outgoing chief medical officer says. In her final report as CMO, Dame Sally Davies also called for tighter rules on advertising and takeaways.

She said children needed more help as they were “drowning in a flood” of unhealthy options. If ministers were not bold, she added, they would fail to cut obesity rates. A target to halve rates by 2030 has been set.

Will we see radical action to tackle child obesity?

Dame Sally said: “The unavoidable fact is that over …

Mrs Margaret, Charly Boy’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 101

Mrs Margaret, Charly Boy’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 101

October 11, 2019 7:43 am

Veteran entertainer, and activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has lost his mother, Mrs. Margaret Oputa.

Announcing the death of his mother on Instagram, Charly Boy said Mrs. Oputa died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the age of 101.

He wrote, ‘I wish to announce the death of our Mother Mrs. Margaret Ntianu Oputa nee Onumonu which occurred Tuesday the 8th of October, 2019’.

The activist also shared the picture of himself and his mother on the social media platform with a poem to praise his late mother.

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