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Alexei Leonov, First Human To Land In Space Dies At 85

Alexei Leonov, First Human To Land In Space Dies At 85

October 11, 2019 2:20 pm

Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who became the first person in history to spacewalk in 1965, has died at 85. Tethered to a spaceship by a 4.8m (16ft) cable, the Russian floated above Earth for 12 minutes.

But the outing nearly ended in disaster as his spacesuit inflated and he struggled to get back in the spaceship. At a time when the US and the USSR were jostling for space supremacy, Alexei Leonov’s mission was lauded as a triumph at home.

Leonov’s ambitions did not stop at his spacewalk. He went on to become the commander of Soyuz-Apollo, the first-ever joint …

Mass Stabbing At Manchester Mall Leaves Five Injured

Mass Stabbing At Manchester Mall Leaves Five Injured

October 11, 2019 1:01 pm

Counter-terror police were on Friday probing a mass stabbing at a shopping centre in northwest England that left five people injured and needing hospital treatment. The attack happened at the Arndale shopping centre in the heart of Manchester, where an Islamist extremist suicide bomber killed 22 after an Ariana Grande concert in 2017.

“We can confirm that five people have been stabbed and taken to hospital,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

“Given the location of the incident and its nature officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West are leading the investigation as we determine the circumstances,” it added.…

I Became A Billionaire At 25 Through Hardwork - Gov Umahi

I Became A Billionaire At 25 Through Hardwork – Gov Umahi

October 11, 2019 10:28 am

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that he became a billionaire at 25 years of age due to hard work and commitment to duty.

Umahi, who made the declaration while interacting with leaders of Abakpa main market in Abakaliki, debunked social media reports that he owns shops at the market and built his house within one year.

“I work very hard, I am not a poor person but a very, very rich person. You can’t use the state’s money and still do all these things (projects) we are doing, I don’t have any shop or any interest in the …

Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Wins Nobel Peace Prize

October 11, 2019 9:26 am

The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea. He was awarded the prize for his efforts to “achieve peace and international cooperation”. Mr Abiy’s peace deal with Eritrea ended a 20-year military stalemate following their 1998-2000 border war.

He was named as the winner of the 100th Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, where he will receive the award in December. It is worth some nine million Swedish crowns (about £730,000; $900,000).

Following the announcement, Mr Abiy said he was “humbled and thrilled”.

“Thank you very …

Lagos State To Implement Policy On Sexual Education

Lagos State To Implement Policy On Sexual Education

October 11, 2019 6:04 am

The Commissioner, Ministry of Youths and Social Development, Lagos State, Mr. Segun Dawodu has revealed the state’s willingness to implement the policy on sexual education across gender.

Making the disclosure in a media briefing in Lagos recently, he said the state opted for the 2019 National Youth Policy with a view to entrenching a sustainable youth agenda that would birth and enhance their quality of life.

He said: “This document outlines the range of activities necessary to translate the youth policy into feasible programmes for the overall benefits of our youths.

“The action plan and implementation strategy contain well …

Iranian Tanker Hit By Suspected Missile Near Saudi Port

Iranian Tanker Hit By Suspected Missile Near Saudi Port

October 11, 2019 4:44 am

An Iranian oil tanker was hit by suspected missile strikes near the Saudi port of Jeddah on Friday, causing the oil to leak into the Red Sea, the ship’s owner said.

The National Iranian Tanker Company said in a statement that the hull of the Sabiti was hit by two separate explosions about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off the Saudi coast.

It said the blasts were “probably caused by missile strikes”.

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“All the ship’s crew are safe and the ship is stable too,” said NITC, adding those on board …

30 Escape Death As Luxury Bus Catches Fire In Anambra

30 Escape Death As Luxury Bus Catches Fire In Anambra

October 10, 2019 2:09 pm

No fewer than 30 people escaped death when a  luxury bus belonging to a popular transportation company carrying passengers from Enugu to Lagos, caught fire at Igbariam axis on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

It was gathered that one of the tyres of the bus got heated up and burst and that ignited the fire that spread to other parts of the bus. That attracted the attention of the driver who pulled up to check and saw the fire raging.

No life was lost, but the passengers were immediately evacuated from the bus successfully without any injury.

A passenger Miss Uche John …

Herdsmen Attack Us Because They Are Neglected - Masari

Herdsmen Attack Us Because They Are Neglected – Masari

October 10, 2019 1:15 pm
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has attributed banditry and other security challenges that have hitherto bedeviled the state to the systematic neglect of herdsmen by successive governments and the inability to provide social amenities to their communities.
He said although the state government had been able to successfully persuade the herdsmen to renounce their criminal acts and embrace peace, the government must however put in place the structures that would sustain the peace permanently.
Masari, in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi, said the herders complained of
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Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria

Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria

October 10, 2019 9:15 am

Heavy fighting has continued to ensue along the Turkey and Syrian border even as turkey pushes forward into Northern Syrian territory.

Turkish forces are stepping up airstrikes and a ground offensive, as their incursion into Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria enters a second day. Turkey’s military said it had seized designated targets. There are reports of heavy fighting in the central border region and seven civilian deaths. Tens of thousands of people are reported to be leaving their homes.

The assault on Kurdish-led forces, key US allies, follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops. Turkey says it …

Emefiele Urges Military To Patronise Local Garment Factory

Emefiele Urges Military To Patronise Local Garment Factory

October 10, 2019 8:49 am

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has called on the Nigerian armed forces and paramilitary organisations to patronise the Cross River state Garment Factory for their uniforms. He also hinted that this would form part of the agenda for discussion at a meeting scheduled for October 25 in Abuja.

Emefiele who made the call during a recent visit to the factory, praised the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade for creating employment for the teaming youths in the state through the Garment factory. The CBN governor said there was no justifiable reason for the Nigerian …

Impeachment Probe: Trump Vows Not To Cooperate With Reps

Impeachment Probe: Trump Vows Not To Cooperate With Reps

October 10, 2019 5:46 am

Donald Trump yesterday called for outing the whistleblower behind the impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency and sought to transform the entire scandal into a boost for his 2020 reelection campaign.

Trump began his attempt to crush impeachment on Tuesday with a breathtaking show of defiance to Congress. In an eight-page letter signed by the White House counsel, the administration bluntly announced it would not cooperate with the Democratic-led House of Representatives, calling its impeachment push illegitimate.

Democrats responded by accusing Trump of stonewalling and obstruction. “No one is above the law, not even President Trump,” the Democratic majority leader in …

Police Rescue Abducted ACP, Arrest Two Suspects

Our Manpower Cannot Match High Crime Rate – IGP Adamu

October 10, 2019 3:52 am

The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mohammed Adamu, Wednesday said that terrorism, kidnappings and other criminal activities were putting pressure on the limited logistics, manpower and other assets of the police.

In order to curb the security challenges, IGP Adamu said he introduced the community policing model, which he said involved the engagement of citizens in identifying and prioritising prevalent communal security threats as they affected their localities.

Speaking during a visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, by the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Maigairi, IGP Adamu said the community policing officers would be deployed to complement the conventional policemen …

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