December 2019

Jonathan And APC, Fealty To Buhari And Survivalist Agenda

December 3, 2019 9:28 am

Who does not love Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan? Yes, there are some who do not (the number is growing in recent times), but then, Jonathan is Nigeria’s Obama. Many accord him – despite, true, one or two flaws here and there – the “Hero of Democracy” title in Nigeria, same way they do Barrack. He did not fight the loss in 2015, you saw his human side every time when he talked about his handicaps, we saw the Boko Haram insurgency hurt him, he wrote several books we all love even though the much anticipated book had fall short …

Saraki: EFCC Playing Politics, Witch-Hunting Enemies

December 3, 2019 9:27 am

Bukola Saraki, former senate president, has kicked against court judgement ordering the forfeiture of his houses to EFCC, saying that it is an abuse of the court process and a violation of a subsisting order of the federal high court in Abuja.
It should be noted that a federal high court in Lagos had ordered the forfeiture of two houses of Saraki in Ilorin based on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement, Yusuph Olaniyonu, his special adviser on media and publicity, alleged that the claim that the property were built with …

Ogoni Talk Tough On Oil Fields, Threaten Multi-Nationals

December 3, 2019 3:34 am

Recently, Ogoni people met in Zaakpon, Khana Local Government, Rivers State, for the unveiling of the Federal Government roadmap to the economic, peace and security development in Ogoniland, as it concerns the contentious Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11. The gathering, under the auspices of Ogoni General Assembly (OGA), drew attendance from Eleme, Gokana, Khana and Tai local government areas, making up Ogoni ethnic nationality in the state.

Venue of the event, Zaakpon Community Town Hall, was full to the brim, with both old, young and children. They all thronged to the place to hear what the leader of the Conscience …

Lagos Doctors Reject New Minimum Wage

December 3, 2019 3:33 am

Doctors in Lagos State, under the aegis of Medical Guild, have rejected the new minimum wage paid to workers by the state government, saying it is below the expectations of civil servants.

Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Guild, made the doctors’ decision known on Monday at a media briefing on the Scientific Conference scheduled to hold on Dec. 3 and 4 in Lagos.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Medical Guild is the association of doctors under the employment of the Lagos State Government.

Saheed said that …

Federer Becomes First Living Swiss on Minted Coin

December 3, 2019 3:32 am

Tennis great Roger Federer is to become the first living Swiss to have a coin minted in their honour, with a commemorative 20 franc (£16) silver piece bearing his image being issued in January.

The 38-year-old 20-time Grand Slam champion is regarded by many as the greatest tennis player ever and is a national hero in Switzerland.

Swissmint confirmed that 55,000 of the coins, featuring Federer delivering a backhand, will be produced and will be available for pre-order from today until December 19.

“Roger Federer’s sporting achievements, his charitable commitments, his easy-going nature and his accessibility to his fans have …

Sylva: Nigeria Flared Gas Worth $1bn, 3000MW In 2017

December 3, 2019 3:31 am

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva has disclosed that Nigeria flared about 324 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas in 2017.

Sylva, who said this at the recent 9th annual gas summit of the Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA), added that the volume of gas flared by the country in that year was worth $1 billion, and could as well produce for her 3000 megawatts (MW) of electricity daily.

He spoke through the Programme Coordinator for the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercalisation Programme (NGFCP), Mr. Justice Derefaka, and explained that in addition, the country failed …

Vitafoam Rewards Distributors, Assures Quality Products

December 3, 2019 3:30 am

Commercial Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Mr. Sola Owoade has said the company will continue with its policy of quality, innovative and customised products to constantly meet expectation of diverse customers in this era of information technology. He also assured distributors of sustaining its policy of producing customised products to meet diverse needs of the end users.

Owoade, who represented the managing director of the Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, gave the assurance while speaking at the Vitafoam’s Distributors’ forum held in Lagos. The award had been held in Benin City, Kano and Abuja, while the grand finale is scheduled for Wednesday, December …

Pat Asadu Donates 200-Seat E-Library To UNN (Photos)

December 3, 2019 3:30 am

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday inaugurated a 200-seater e-library furnished and donated to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) by the member, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu.

Inaugurating the e-library amid jubilation, Gov. Ugwuanyi commended Hon. Asadu for the bold initiative aimed at improving the standard of education in the university.

The e-library, which is located at Professor Paul Akubue Building, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, comprises 200 computers fully installed with internet facilities and office furniture.

Speaking at the event, the Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. A.A Attamah described the donation as …

Alisson Becker Wins Yachine Trophy At Ballon D’or In France

December 3, 2019 3:28 am

After a successful season of hard work, clean shits and saves, Allison has been given the Yachine Trophy which is the trophy for the best keeper.

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The Liverpool Keeper enjoyed the best season of his life last season after win the UEFA champions league against English side Tottenham. Becker took his team past the semi finals after a surprise clean shit defeat to the Spanish giants Barcelona.

 

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Lyon Takes Five As Australia Thrash Pakistan

December 2, 2019 4:03 pm

Spin king Nathan Lyon snared five wickets, including dangerous half-century makers Shan Masood and Asad Shafiq, as Australia wore down a stubborn Pakistan to clinch the second Test and wrap up the series 2-0 Monday.

Pakistan resumed day four of the day-night match on a precarious 39 for three with Masood not out 14 and Shafiq on eight after being bowled out for 302 in their first innings and forced to follow on.

It followed Australia’s mammoth 589 for three declared, built around David Warner’s exceptional 335 not out — the 10th highest Test score of all time.

Needing another …

De Ligt Wins Young Player Gong At Ballon d’Or Awards

December 2, 2019 4:02 pm

Dutch starlet Matthijs de Ligt succeeded Kylian Mbappe as the winner of the Kopa Trophy for the best player aged under 21 at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris on Monday.

The defender, 20, starred in the Ajax side who reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and won the Dutch title, before joining Juventus in the close season in a deal worth 85.5 million euros ($94.7 million).

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The award is named after Raymond Kopa, the Real Madrid and France star of the post-war era who won the Ballon …

Ruiz Says Pressure All On Joshua Ahead Of Saudi Rematch

December 2, 2019 4:01 pm

Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr said Monday that all the pressure will be on dethroned champion Anthony Joshua in their contentious showdown in Saudi Arabia.

Ruiz, who was born in the United States but fights as a Mexican, caused one of boxing’s biggest upsets in New York in June when he handed Joshua a first defeat to win the WBA, IBF and WBO crowns in New York.

The pair will fight the rematch on Saturday in Diriyah, close to the Saudi capital Riyadh, in a hotly-anticipated contest dubbed “Clash on the Dunes”.

“We’ve got to see where he’s at because …

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