October 15, 2020

Yahoo Groups Announce Shutdown December 15

Yahoo Groups Announce Shutdown December 15

October 15, 2020 2:58 pm

Yahoo has announced that its 19-year-old service platform Yahoo Groups will shut down on December 15, 2020, after a steady decline in usage.

Verizon which took ownership of Yahoo in 2017 made this announcement known on Tuesday via the Yahoo Groups website and emails sent to Yahoo Group users.

”Yahoo Groups has made the decision to shut down as of December 15. Yahoo Groups has seen a steady decline in usage over the last several years. Over that same period, we’ve witnessed unprecedented levels of engagement across our properties as customers seek out premium, trustworthy content.” the group stated in …

How To Fix Nigeria’s Dysfunctional Politics - Ezekwesili

How To Fix Nigeria’s Dysfunctional Politics – Ezekwesili

October 15, 2020 2:51 pm
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, former presidential candidate and former minister, speaks ahead of the launch of #FixPolitics on Tuesday, 20 October.

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As a prominent stakeholder in Nigeria’s socio-economic development, what would you identify as the major setbacks to genuine enthronement of democratic culture?

I recently completed research on this issue as a Richard von Weizacker Fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin. As a candidate for the office of the President of Nigeria in the 2019 elections, I directly witnessed the absurdity of our politics and it naturally awakened my …

NASS Will Push For Implementation Of Protesters’ Demands – Lawan

NASS Will Push For Implementation Of Protesters’ Demands – Lawan

October 15, 2020 2:49 pm

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the National Assembly would ensure that the five demands made to the Executive by #EndSARS protesters are implemented.

Lawan gave the assurance during plenary after the upper chamber was briefed by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – Kebbi North) on the intervention by the leadership to wade into the matter.

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Giving details into the meeting between the Senate delegation and the protesters yesterday, Senator Abdullahi said, “we met with a view to pacifying the protesters and also extending our commiseration with them over …

Jonathan meets Buhari again over Mali - What they discussed

Jonathan Meets President Buhari Again Over Mali

October 15, 2020 2:49 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received updates on the Mali situation from the Special Envoy/Mediator to the West African country, former President Goodluck Jonathan.

This is contained in a press statement released by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Buhari expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

‘We can’t do hop, step and jump like other developed nations of the world, but one is delighted at the successes recorded,” the President said.’

After the intervention by the military …

South Sudan Abandons Plans To Introduce New Currency

South Sudan Abandons Plans To Introduce New Currency

October 15, 2020 1:36 pm

South Sudan said it had reversed its plans to introduce a new currency as the pound continues to depreciate against the U. S. dollar and other major currencies due to the economic crisis.

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Michael Lueth, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, said this on Thursday in Juba.

Lueth said the move to change the local currency was only a mere proposal by the economic crisis management committee as a means to salvage the economy from further collapse but was not agreed and passed by the cabinet.

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Hisbah Destroys 883 Bottles Of Alcoholic Drinks In Bauchi

Hisbah Destroys 883 Bottles Of Alcoholic Drinks In Bauchi

October 15, 2020 11:56 am

As part of its drive to ensure strict compliance with the Sharia Legal System in Bauchi, the State Sharia Commission has destroyed 883 bottles of assorted beer and spirits.

Malam Ibrahim Yisin, the Commandant of the commission’s  Sharia police, called Hisbah, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria NAN in Bauchi on Thursday.

He said the alcoholic drinks were recently confiscated in some parts of the metropolis from clubs and hotels where the sales and consumption of the commodity were prohibited.

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Yisin the commission would …

Refineries Damaged Beyond Turnaround Maintenance - NNPC

NNPC Almost Out Of Red Zone, Cuts Losses By 99.7%

October 15, 2020 11:52 am

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has released its 2019 Audited Financial Statement with a 99.7% reduction in its loss profile from ₦803bn in 2018 to ₦1.7bn in 2019.

The new report comes five months after the corporation published its 2018 Audited Financial Statement,

The NNPC Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Umar Ajiya, said that the 2019 Audited Financial Statement, will be published on the Corporation’s website for all to see in keeping with Management’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Ajiya also said the release will be in consonance with the principles of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) of …

Nigerian Govt Re-Opens NYSC Orientation Camps

Nigerian Govt Re-Opens NYSC Orientation Camps

October 15, 2020 9:01 am

The Federal Government has announced the re-opening of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps across the country.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare in a tweet via his Twitter account on Thursday.

According to him, NYSC Orientation camps resume across the country on November 10th, 2020.

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‘The resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corps members has been approved and opens on November 10th, 2020.’

‘Full COVID-19 Protocols will also be enforced,’ he said.

 

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Army Dares Ndume To Prove 847 Soldiers Lost To Insurgency

Nigerian Army Threatens ENDSARS Protesters

October 15, 2020 8:52 am

The Nigerian Army has warned those currently protesting to desist.

A statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa, said the democracy of Nigeria would be defended at ‘all cost.’

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Stressing that the Army was loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari, Musa said they would,’deal with any situation that affect Nigeria decisively.’

According to Musa: ‘The Nigerian Army wishes to reassure law-abiding citizens that it is highly committed to the sustenance of peace, security and defence of democracy in Nigeria.’

‘As a responsible and law-abiding organisation, the NA

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Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter,

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Joins End SARS Campaign

October 15, 2020 7:41 am

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, has joined the End SARS campaign going on across Nigeria.

He tweeted the hashtag at 9:40pm Nigerian time on Wednesday.

The philanthropist also tweeted a link on #EndSARS and #EndPoliceBrutality.

Jorsey’s display of solidarity comes 24 hours after music superstar, Kanye West, added his voice.

Kanye told authorities to listen to citizens.

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‘I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria’, the fashion mogul tweeted.

Earlier, Black Lives Matter declared that it …

₦10bn Suit: Ortom Gives Condition To Forgive Oshiomhole

₦10bn Suit: Ortom Gives Condition To Forgive Oshiomhole

October 15, 2020 4:20 am

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said he is ready to forgive the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), if he tenders an apology.

Ortom stated this on Wednesday, while speaking to newsmen during the distribution of 46 vehicles to 23 local government chairmen and leaders of the State House of Assembly in Makurdi.

Earlier this week, Oshiomhole sought an out-of-court settlement, at the further hearing of a N10billion libel suit Ortom instituted against him.

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Ortom had slammed the suit on Oshiomhole, after …

Buhari Govt Not Ready To Respect Nigerians’ Rights – Falana

Buhari Govt Not Ready To Respect Nigerians’ Rights – Falana

October 15, 2020 4:17 am

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has claimed there are no signs that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is ready to respect the rights of Nigerians.

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Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday night, Falana also criticized the federal government for setting up the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Unit (SARS).

‘As far as I’m concerned, so far, we are only scratching the surface of the problem.’

‘And there’s been no indication that the government is prepared yet to respect

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