September 25, 2020

US To Restrict Students From Nigeria, Others To Two-Year Courses

US To Restrict Students From Nigeria, Others To 2-Year Courses

September 25, 2020 4:42 pm

The United States is set to restrict students from Nigeria and others from admission of more than two years.

This is according to the new guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The new measures were published in the U.S. federal register. The start date of the policy is expected

DHS proposed a “maximum admission period of up to 2 years for certain students”.

“If an immigration officer finds that an alien violated his or her status prior to or during the course of an EOS adjudication and denies the EOS request, the alien generally would begin accruing unlawful …

48 Million Children Could Die In 10 Years – UN

48 Million Children Could Die In 10 Years – UN

September 25, 2020 4:42 pm

The United Nations (UN) says the coronavirus pandemic threatens the lives of millions of children worldwide.

The body said a decade of progress in women and children’s health was at risk.

UNICEF sounded the alarm in a report released on Friday, Dpa reports.

The body listed achievements made since the launch of Every Woman Every Child movement in 2010.

The UN said more than one billion children have been vaccinated, and deaths of under-fives reached an all-time low in 2019.

Read Also: United Nations Adopts `Omnibus Resolution’ On COVID-19

In the same year, 5.2 million children died of preventable …

Close-Up Of Wedding Rings On Table

Some Peculiar Dilemmas In Nigerian Marriages

September 25, 2020 4:32 pm

I wonder how many people got married out of unnecessary pressure and psychological trauma from their folks especially their immediate family. I cannot place why à young woman will be made to suffer because she chose to wait and do this at her own time.

Poverty has also not helped matters as if the man is from affluent background and upbringing, you see the family subtle subjugation and mind games they play on the young woman in lieu with all sorts of emotional blackmailing and theatrics.

I recall the experience of my younger sister when a close relation arranged a …

Colonel, 2 soldiers die as Nigerian troops, bandits battle in Katsina

Colonel, 2 Soldiers Die As Troops, Bandits Battle In Katsina

September 25, 2020 2:53 pm

The Nigerian military has lost one senior military officer (reportedly a Colonel) and two soldiers.

Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko, Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, said this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday.

He recalled that on Thursday, troops on a clearance operation against criminals across the North-West zone got information on bandits’ attack in Unguwar Doka village, Faskari LGA of Kastina State.

Read Also: Police, Vigilante Group Fish Out Bandits From Oyo Forest

Onyeuko said the Operation SAHEL SANITY operatives responded swiftly and mobilized to the general area.

‘They successfully cleared the village of the marauders

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Kogi Govt Threatens To Sue NCDC, Presidential Task Force

Kogi Govt Announces Shift In Schools’ Examination Dates

September 25, 2020 2:53 pm

The Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has announced a shift in the dates for the conduct of its schools’ examinations.

Mr Emmanuel Idenyi, The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made the announcement in a statement on Friday in Lokoja.

NAN reports that the ministry had earlier released the timetable for school examinations in which the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) was scheduled between September 28 and October 7.

Read Also: Kogi Govt To Immortalise Late Attah Igala

The Common Entrance Examination (CEE) was earlier scheduled for October 17 and Basic Six Examination (FSLCE) for October 13.

Idenyi …

Suarez - Neymar Joins Messi In Slamming Barcelona Board

Suarez: Neymar Joins Messi In Slamming Barcelona Board

September 25, 2020 2:46 pm

Paris Saint Germain striker Neymar Jr. has joined Lionel Messi in slamming the Barcelona board over the shoddy treatment given to Uruguayan Luis Suarez.

After Messi whined in a viral Instagram post about the board, Neymar also chipped in a comment in Spanish, which translates into: “Incredible how they do things”.

His comment has drawn over 300,000 likes.

Read Also: Premier League Clubs To Lose 700 Million Pounds

Neymar, Messi, and Suarez had formed a lethal striking force, MSN, for Barcelona, when they were together.

Luis Suarez, who has now joined Atletico Madrid, also thanked Messi for his comment:

‘Thank

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NEMA gives details of Lagos explosion casualties

NEMA Gives Details Of Lagos Explosion Casualties

September 25, 2020 2:35 pm
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday gave its impact assessment of Thursday’s gas explosion in Lagos.

At about 3:05 pm on Thursday, a gas tanker which was trying to enter Cerato Gas Plant located in Iju suddenly went up in flames.

According to Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, acting Zonal Coordinator (NEMA), 44 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident.

Read Also: Nationwide Flood: NEMA Takes Action

Meanwhile, more than 30 of them had been discharged after treatment.

Farinloye debunked the claim that three persons including the truck driver died in the incident, adding that impact assessment by …

Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations To Last One Year - Lai

Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations To Last One Year – Lai

September 25, 2020 2:08 pm

The Federal Government says Nigeria deserves a befitting 60th-anniversary celebration because the country remains one despite the various challenges it has been facing.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference to unveil activities earmarked for the celebration. He was joined at the briefing by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami; and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq.

Mohammed said, ‘Some may wonder why Nigeria needs to celebrate its Diamond Jubilee at all, considering the myriad of socio-economic challenges facing the

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Gov Bello orders suspension of mining activities in Niger

Gov Bello Orders Suspension Of Mining Activities In Niger

September 25, 2020 2:01 pm

Governor Sani Bello of Niger has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities in six areas in the state over continued bandits’ attacks.

This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government, issued in Minna on Thursday.

He listed the areas affected to include: Gurmana in Shiroro Local Government Area, Anguwan Kampani, M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate, College of Education, Army Barracks, and Lapan-Gwari in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state.

Matane said the decision become necessary following security, health, and environmental hazards, as well as illicit drug peddling in the areas.

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Banks, Insurance Companies To Join NLC Strike

Banks, Insurance Companies To Join NLC Strike

September 25, 2020 9:18 am

The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) says its members will join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in its strike.

The NLC recently announced its plans to embark on a nationwide strike to protest the hike in petrol pump price and electricity tariff.

The industrial action is scheduled to start on September 28.

Read Also: No Going Back On Strike Despite Court Ruling – NLC

The union had earlier issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government.

The union said the increase is not only ill-timed, but it is also counterproductive, as it came at a …

Britain doubles down on Visa Ban for Nigerian election riggers

Britain Doubles Down On Visa Ban For Nigerian Election Riggers

September 25, 2020 8:34 am

The United Kingdom (UK) said it has the right to determine who should be granted visa to enter the country, even though it recognises Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Ms Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, made this remark on Thursday in Abuja.

It was at the orientation programme for people with disability, seeking Chevening scholarship opportunities in the UK.

Her comment was a response to Nigerian government’s statement that it considers it disrespectful to the sovereignty of Nigeria, for any outside authority to apply punitive measures such as visa restriction on its officials..

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Sanwo-Olu unveils seven new roads in Oniru-Victoria Island axis

Sanwo-Olu Unveils 7 New Roads In Oniru-Victoria Island Axis

September 25, 2020 8:30 am

It is a huge traffic relief for residents and road users around Iru and Victoria Island axes of Lagos State, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, unveiled Victoria Island-Lekki Traffic Circulation Project in which seven gridlock-prone roads were completely re-designed and re-constructed with concrete slabs.

The improved roads are within the commercial areas of Iru and Victoria Island. The Victoria Island-Lekki Traffic Circulation Project was delivered through Public Infrastructure Improvement Partnership (PIIP) framework, under which the State Government collaborated with Access Bank Plc and Planet Projects Limited to bring the project to reality.

Last December, Sanwo-Olu flagged off the construction …

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