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Poor Maintenance Culture Killed Our Refineries - NNPC

Poor Maintenance Culture Killed Our Refineries – NNPC

October 14, 2019 3:20 pm

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has blamed the moribund state of the country’s refineries on lack of proper maintenance of the facilities over the years.

The NNPC, while stating that Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of technicians in the petroleum sector in the world, decried that the experts have not been adequately engaged.

The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mr Mele Kyari, made said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) in Abuja on Monday.

Answering a question on the technical capacity of the NNPC to properly manage oil exploration, refinery …

Controversial United States Pastor Deported From Rwanda

Controversial United States Pastor Deported From Rwanda

October 14, 2019 1:43 pm

A controversial US pastor has been deported from Rwanda amid a battle with authorities over the closure of his religious radio station.

A spokesman for Rwanda’s Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration told CNN that Gregg Schoof was deported back to the United States due to “failure to comply with Rwandan laws.”
Schoof emailed Rwandan journalists on Sunday inviting them to a news conference where he said he would discuss the closure of his radio station and court cases, the Reuters news agency reported.
On Monday, police in Rwanda arrested Schoof at the venue where he was preparing to host
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Customs Bans All Import, Export Through Land Borders

Customs Bans All Import, Export Through Land Borders

October 14, 2019 1:28 pm

The Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it has placed a ban on import and export of all kinds of goods through Nigeria’s land borders.

“For now, all goods, whether illicit or non-illicit, are banned from going and coming into Nigeria,” Hameed Ali, NCS chief, said at a press conference in Abuja.

“Let me add that for the avoidance of doubt that we included all goods because all goods can equally come through our seaports,” the customs boss said.

“For that reason, we have deemed it necessary for now that importers of such goods should go through our controlled …

Protesters Take To Streets As Spain Jails Catalan Leaders

Protesters Take To Streets As Spain Jails Catalan Leaders

October 14, 2019 12:30 pm

Within minutes of the ruling, protesters had poured onto the streets of the Catalan capital, waving flags and blocking traffic over the conviction of the separatist leaders who organised a 2017 referendum banned by Madrid.

“I feel fury and a sense of powerlessness,” said Joan Guich, a 19-year-old student protesting in Barcelona after Spain’s Supreme Court jailed nine Catalan leaders jailed over a failed independence bid.

“They have been convicted for an ideology which I agree with.”

“We have to mobilise and stick up for them … in a way that has an impact, closing airports, stations, but always avoiding …

Vatican City: Pope’s Bodyguard Resigns Over Leak Scandal

Vatican City: Pope’s Bodyguard Resigns Over Leak Scandal

October 14, 2019 11:42 am

Pope Francis’ main bodyguard Domenico Giani, the security chief of the Vatican, resigned Monday over a leak to the media of details of a financial wrongdoing probe.

Francis accepted Giani’s resignation while noting he “bears no personal responsibility” for the leak, the Vatican said.

The Argentine pontiff was furious over the publication of an internal police notice which featured the photographs of five Vatican employees – including two senior figures – targeted in a probe report into a real estate deal.

The notice addressed to the Swiss guards and Vatican policemen who guard the gates of the tiny city-state, said …

Trio Win Nobel Economics Prize For Work On Poverty

Trio Win Nobel Economics Prize For Work On Poverty

October 14, 2019 8:03 am

A trio of American economists on Monday won the Nobel Economics Prize for their work in the fight against poverty, including new approaches in education and healthcare, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

Indian-born Abhijit Banerjee of the US, his French-American wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer of the US were honoured “for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty,” the jury said.

“This year’s laureates have introduced a new approach to obtaining reliable answers about the best ways to fight global poverty,” the jury said.

The three found efficient ways of combatting poverty by breaking down difficult issues …

EFCC And Interpol To Partner For Strict Maritime Security

EFCC And Interpol To Partner For Strict Maritime Security

October 14, 2019 7:50 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to collaborate with the Interpol to promote maritime security through a special project, tagged “Project AGWE.”

The project which will involve Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana and Benin Republic is aimed at ridding Nigeria and the other countries involved in economic sabotage in the maritime environment.

The disclosure was made weekend, at the EFCC headquarters by the acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, alongside Anastasia Kirillas, Interpol’s Analyst and leader of Interpol’s delegation, which came on a working visit to the commission.

According to Kirillas, the essence of “Project AGWE” is …

COAS Buratai Tasks Soldiers On Professional Competence

COAS Buratai Tasks Soldiers On Professional Competence

October 14, 2019 7:21 am

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged soldiers to prioritise requisite training to facilitate the attainment of the highest standards of professional competence.

This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army, Maj. Sydney Nbaneme made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Monday.

Buratai discloses this at the presentation of prizes and beating retreat of 78th Regular Recruits Intake of the Depot Nigerian Army held at the institution in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The COAS, represented by Maj-Gen. Aminu Bichi-Maitama (Rtd), said: “You are to …

Four Anambra Communities Currently Under Water, Says SEMA

Four Anambra Communities Currently Under Water, Says SEMA

October 14, 2019 6:47 am

Four communities in Anambra East Local Government Area (AELGA) of Anambra State have been submerged by flood according to reports by SEMA. The affected communities were Enugu Otu, Eziagulu Otu, Mkpunando and Umundeze.

This was disclosed by the Executive Director of Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Mr. Cyril Agupugo, when he briefed the State Governor, Willie Obiano, on the incidents of flood in the state.

Agupugo told Obiano that the current situation in these communities was scary as most of the houses were completely submerged.

“These areas are underwater with victims’ farmlands and household items worth millions of naira …

Philippine Drug War Chief Quits Amid Narcotics Scandal

Philippine Drug War Chief Quits Amid Narcotics Scandal

October 14, 2019 6:11 am

The Philippines’ top policeman, who leads the nation’s deadly drugs crackdown, quit on Monday as he faces allegations of protecting officers accused of selling a huge haul of seized narcotics.

Though the scandal dates from before Oscar Albayalde’s time as national police chief, it has raised fresh criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature campaign, which is key to his massive popularity among Filipinos.

As part of the president’s internationally condemned initiative, police have killed thousands of alleged dealers and users since mid-2016, but critics say the wealthy and powerful have been largely untouched.

Albayalde’s resignation comes days after two …

ASUU Crisis Deepens; Another Group Insists On Registration

ASUU Crisis Deepens; Another Group Insists On Registration

October 14, 2019 4:36 am
  • Alleges corruption, lack of consultation against national body
  • We hope reason will prevail at last, says ASUU

The crisis threatening the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has deepened as the splinter group of the university lecturers’ union called Congress of University Academic (CONUA) at the weekend insisted that its immediate priority is a formal registration, accusing ASUU officials of corruption and lack of consultations in the handling of the affairs of the national body.

However, ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, has insisted that there is no split in the union, adding that his senior colleagues and comrades have continued …

In Spain: Catalan Leaders Bag Jail Sentences For Sedition

In Spain: Catalan Leaders Bag Jail Sentences For Sedition

October 14, 2019 3:54 am

Spain’s Supreme Court has sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition over their role in an independence referendum in 2017.

Three other defendants were found guilty of disobedience and will not serve prison sentences.

The 12 politicians and activists had all denied the charges.

Separatists in Catalonia were planning mass civil disobedience ahead of the verdict.

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