February 2020

cruise ships

Angola: Cruise Ships Can Attract Investment

February 6, 2020 12:29 pm

Luanda — The docking of cruise ships in the country, like the cruise ship “Seabourne”, which docked last Tuesday at the Port of Luanda, contributes to the dissemination of the image of Angola in the world, said the national director of tourism and reserves, Lukene Araújo.

Tourists that arrived in Luanda on the Seabourne cruise ship visit city’s tourism sites

Speaking right after the docking of the vessel, the director of Seabourne underlined that cruise ships foster development of the national tourism and help to attract new investors to the country.

Seabourne is an American ship, which came from …

Breaking: Pelosi Holds Weekly Press Conference

February 6, 2020 11:36 am

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is speaking at her weekly press conference which commenced Thursday morning, the day after the Senate voted to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment.

Pelosi who has an ax to grind with President Donald hosted the speech to clarify her political stand and her views on the Senate’s acquittal of Donald Trump.

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Her feud with Donald Trump became more evident during the State of the Union on Tuesday, when the president spurned a handshake offer from Pelosi, and the speaker conspicuously ripped …

Not More Than 3 SIM Cards For A Nigerian – NCC

February 6, 2020 7:01 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to review SIM card registration and usage in a bid to bar Nigerians from owning more than three mobile telephone lines.

It is expected that telecommunication companies will block unregistered SIMs from functioning on their networks in line with the directive which came in the wake of increased killings and kidnapping for ransom and general insecurity.

The NCC was also directed to ensure that the National Identity Number (NIN) becomes a prerequisite for Nigerians registering new SIM cards, while for foreigners use their passports and visas. Already registered …

Prada Makes Deal With NYC After Racism Controversy

February 6, 2020 7:00 am

Prada will take steps to fight racism and promote diversity under a deal struck with the city government in New York on Wednesday following controversy over its sale of monkey-like keychain figurines.

The Italian fashion label was forced to apologize in December 2018 after it sparked an uproar by featuring so-called “Pradamalia” objects that had exaggerated red lips and evoked blackface caricatures.

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The items were featured prominently in the window display of Prada’s Soho store in New York.

Critics said the merchandise — which was pulled from shelves …

Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Okays Bill Opening Land To Mining

February 6, 2020 6:59 am

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday introduced a controversial bill that opens up indigenous lands, many of them in the Amazon, to mining, agricultural activities and hydraulic energy production.

The far-right president described the measure, which still needs approval in Congress, as a “dream” while indigenous leaders have labeled it a “genocide bill.”

The measure, which has not yet been published, allows both indigenous and third-party developers to participate in the new land development.

“I hope that this dream… comes true,” Bolsonaro said during a ceremony.

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“An indigenous …

fish importation

FG to Stop Fish Importation In 2022

February 6, 2020 6:53 am

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Sabo Nanono, wednesday disclosed that the federal government will stop fish importation in 2020 and encourage local fish production.

Speaking while receiving a delegation from the National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN) led by its National President, Dr. Gabriel Ogunsanya in Abuja, the minister stated that time had come for Nigeria to look inward to tap into the huge potential in fisheries and aquaculture for local consumption and export.

He noted that measures were already been put in place by government to actualise the plan.

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The Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola

Oyetola Releases ₦550m For Retirees’ Entitlements

February 6, 2020 6:52 am

The Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the immediate release of the sum of ₦500 million for the payment of the entitlements of retired workers enrolled under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

The Head of Service of the state, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega, made this known in a statement issued yesterday in Osogbo, the state capital.

The statement said names of the beneficiary retirees were picked on merit, adding that the process was monitored by the executive committee of the retired workers’ group.

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According to the statement, …

Don’t Betray Your Families, Villages – Olubadan Warns Leaders

You Lack Royal Etiquette, Olubadan Replies Ibadan Chiefs

February 6, 2020 6:52 am

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, has told members of Olubadan-in-Council that they lack royal etiquette based on the way they have been going around to allegedly insult the paramount ruler of Ibadanland.

This was contained in a letter, dated, February 5, 2020, by the Olubadan and addressed to his chiefs that include the Otun Olubadan, Lekan Balogun; Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin, that the Oyo State High Court has nullified their installations as kings.

The letter was written in response to an earlier one written to Oba Adetunji by the chiefs on January 27, 2020.

“We …

Executive

N’Assembly Begins Consultation With Executive Over PIB

February 6, 2020 6:51 am

President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, wednesday disclosed that the National Assembly has commenced consultation with the executive arm of government on a new version of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to be introduced in the ninth National Assembly.

Lawan disclosed this during a meeting with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who paid a visit to his office at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Representatives on the IMF delegation at the meeting included Senior Resident Representative Mission Chief for Nigeria, Amine Mati; Jesmine Raman, Zainab Mangga, Nanrup Ibrahim, Osana Odonye, and Harrison Okafor.

According to Lawan, …

Honeywell

Court Adjourns Ecobank’s Suit Against Honeywell Group

February 6, 2020 6:50 am

Justice Maureen Onyetenu of the Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday adjourned further proceedings till June 29, in the bankruptcy suit filed by Ecobank Nigeria Limited to recover an alleged debt of N4.1 billion from the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr. Oba Otudeko. Justice Onyetenu further adjourned the case yesterday at the instance of the two parties.

Ecobank’s lawyer, A.O. Divine, urged the judge to adjourn the case to await the outcome of interlocutory appeals emanating from the case. He reminded the judge that the matter was previously adjourned till yesterday, in the hope that the Court of Appeal would …

Obaseki

Obaseki Govt Demolishes Oshiomhole Ex-Aide’s Hotel

February 6, 2020 5:57 am

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led Edo Government on Wednesday, demolished T. Latifa Hotel belonging to Mr Tony Adun, also known as Kabaka, located at Ugbor area of Benin City.

Adun is a former aide of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

The government had stated that the property violated the building laws of the state and that it sits across a road in the Ugbor-Amagba axis of Oredo Local Government Area.

Special Adviser to Obaseki on Media, Crusoe Osagie, stated that deed of transfer being paraded by Adun was also not registered with the state government.

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Ribadu

I Never Issued Statement On Origin Of Banditry – Ribadu

February 6, 2020 5:52 am
The pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AIG Nuhu Ribadu (retd), has denied ever issuing a statement on the origin of banditry in the country.
In a statement signed by Ribadu and made available to our corresspondent in Abuja, the ex-anti-corruption chief noted that around the middle of last year, a  brainless message purportedly emanating from him, started circulating.
The statement, Ribadu added, was shared around various social media platforms attributed to him, devilish insinuations on alleged origin of banditry in parts of Nigeria.
“I initially ignored what was clear inanity and cheap blackmail as I
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