February 3, 2021

Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces New Executive Appointments

February 3, 2021 11:16 pm

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the appointments of three senior executives, which would be effective from February 1, 2021.

The Foundation said this follows the launch of the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, on www.TEFConnect.com, which prioritizes the economic recovery of small and medium scale enterprises and young African entrepreneurs, following the disruptive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Chief Executive Officer of TEF, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, said: ‘We are extremely pleased with these appointments. Somachi Chris-Asoluka becomes Director, Partnerships, and Communications, from her prior role as Head of Policy …

Nigeria’s Cut In Oil Production Gets OPEC Commendation

February 3, 2021 10:13 pm

The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has commended the progress made by Nigeria to conform with the agreement on Crude oil production cut.

The group gave the commendation at the 26th Meeting of the JMMC held via video conference on Wednesday.

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It urged its members to remain optimistic about decisions that would drive the recovery of the global oil market.

‘Since the April 2020 Ministerial Meeting, OPEC and non-OPEC countries have adjusted oil production down by a cumulative 2.1 billion …

‘You Are Too Biased’ Ortom Slams Buhari Over Killer Herdsmen

February 3, 2021 4:17 pm

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has accused the Buhari government of bias in handling cases of attacks by herdsmen in most parts of the country.

Ortom, who returned to the office today after overcoming a bout of COVID-19, was reacting to recent reports about the atrocities of herdsmen.

Federal Government of failing to secure the country by being bias in handling cases of attacks allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen.

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‘This country belongs to all of us and the Federal Government, the presidency must act fast because time is going. …

Panic In FHC As Justice Nyako Tests Positive For COVID-19

February 3, 2021 1:46 pm

There is palpable tension at Federal High Court, Abuja over COVID-19 after one of the Justices, Binta Nyako tested positive for the deadly virus.

The News Agency of Nigeria quoted a competent source as confirming that the judge tested positive for the virus and is expected to be in isolation.

Justice Nyako, on Jan. 28, attended the valedictory court session held at the Ukeje Hall of the court’s headquarters in Abuja in honour of Late Justice Ibrahim Watila who was buried last weekend.

Justice Watila of the Abeokuta Division of the court, who passed away after a brief illness.

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Bezos To Step Down As Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy To Succeed

February 3, 2021 7:10 am

Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos will step down in the third quarter of 2021. Top executive Andy Jassy has been confirmed the successor.

Bezos, founder of Amazon in 1994, is transmuting to the board chairman.

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Jassy joined Amazon in 1997. He has led the Web Services cloud team since its inception. AWS drives much of Amazon’s profit.

‘I’m excited to announce that this Q3 I’ll transition to Executive Chair of the Amazon Board and Andy Jassy will become CEO,’ Bezos said in a letter to employees.

‘Andy is well known

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Nigerian Military Dismisses Sunday Igboho’s Spy Claim

Igboho Attacks Tinubu, Ooni, Vows To Destroy Properties

February 3, 2021 6:58 am

Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, has launched a scathing attack on Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, describing them as Fulani slaves.

The activist went further to berate some traditional rulers in Yoruba land, accusing them of not showing enough support for the struggle to liberate the Yoruba from their ‘Fulani oppressors’.

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Igboho spoke at a virtual town hall meeting that started at late night on Tuesday and ended at the early …

Herdsmen: Akeredolu Is An Educated Illiterate – Galadima

February 3, 2021 6:50 am

The National Chairman of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Buba Galadima has faulted the Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for issuing eviction order to Fulani herdsmen in Ondo forests.

The controversial politician spoke on AIT Kaakaki, a programme that discusses the State of the nation which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York on Wednesday in Abuja.

Galadima wondered that the governor who is a lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) should know that there was no law that permits him to evict Fulani herders for any reason, arguing that anybody can choose …