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UK court opens way for $9bn claim against Nigeria

UK court opens way for $9bn claim against Nigeria

August 16, 2019 10:19 pm

British judge on Friday gave the green light for a tiny private firm to seize more than $9 billion in assets from the Nigerian government over a failed natural gas deal.

The amount represents one-fifth of the foreign reserves held by Africa’s largest economy.

The decade-long dispute pits an unheralded firm founded by two Irish business partners against an energy-rich but a politically-troubled nation of 200 million people.

The 2010 deal between the Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) company — widely reported to be registered in the British Virgin Islands — and the Nigerian government was meant to be …

Youths advocate reproductive health in school curricula

Youths advocate reproductive health in school curricula

August 14, 2019 12:15 am

The need to introduce reproductive health in national school curricula has become a source of concern to youths of Taraba State.In an interactive session with The Guardian after the International Youth Day marked on Monday, August 12, the youths urged government at all levels to make education more “relevant, equitable and inclusive for youths in the state and the nation at large.”

They believed that the demand, if adhered to, would not only lead to the successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but would also assist in addressing the challenges posed by population explosion in the country.State …

Walnuts protect against ulcerative colitis, study reveals

Walnuts protect against ulcerative colitis, study reveals

August 14, 2019 12:07 am
Walnut consumption may offer protection against ulcerative colitis, according to a new study by researchers at UConn Health and Texas A&M University, United States (U.S.).Through their complex array of natural compounds and phytochemicals, walnuts have been shown to provide a multitude of health benefits, including protection against inflammation and colon cancer. The latest findings from a study of mice, published in the journal Nutrients, found that walnut consumption also offered protection against experimentally-induced ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The current study, led by Dr. Daniel

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Social enterprise appoints Emir Sanusi to chair Board

Social enterprise appoints Emir Sanusi to chair Board

August 13, 2019 10:24 pm

1Million Teachers Inc., a Canada-based social enterprise that provides access to high quality teacher education to underserved communities around the world, has appointed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, as Chairman of its Advisory Board in Nigeria; as well as, a Board Member of its parent organization, 1 Million Teachers Canada.

Announcing the appointment, Chief Executive Officer, 1 Million Teachers, Hakeem Subair said, “We are indeed very excited about this great development. It is a morale booster for the team. 1 Million Teachers regularly seeks strong voices, to help us amplify our advocacy for access to equitable and inclusive …

Shiites leader El-Zakzaky, with wife in India for treatment

Shiites leader El-Zakzaky, with wife in India for treatment

August 13, 2019 9:38 am

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat Tuesday arrived in India.

El-Zakzaky and Zeenat left Nigeria Monday evening around 6:45 pm for India for medical check-up aboard Emirate flight flight EK786 at about 6:45 pm en route Dubai to Mumbai, India.

Before his departure, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) the Nigeria Police laid siege to the International wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja from 1:30 pm to about 3:30 pm.

The Shiites leader arrived at the airport at about 3:00 pm via the Kaduna -Abuja rail …

Muslim hajj pilgrims perform Satan stoning ritual

Muslim hajj pilgrims perform Satan stoning ritual

August 12, 2019 12:24 am
Almost 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims took part Sunday in the “stoning of the devil”, the last major ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage and one that has in past years led to deadly stampedes.Carrying pebbles in the scorching heat, worshippers made their way across Mina Valley near Mecca in western Saudi Arabia to symbolically “humiliate” the devil.

Under the watchful eyes of security forces, waves of pilgrims clad in white threw seven stones each at a pillar symbolising Satan.

“It is hot, I drink a lot of water and I am still hidden under my umbrella,” said Jaker

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Ayobami Adebayo wins 2018 9mobile prize for literature

August 11, 2019 1:48 am

When the management of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS) assured of fulfilling its obligations to 2018 finalists of the 9mobile Prize for Literature, many had wondered how soon it was going to be.

The shortlist of three books was released back in January 2018, and the winner expected to be revealed around March of that year, which made critical stakeholders to reach out to prize adjudicators on its status.

Organisers, last year, had stated: “We are just concluding the process of 9mobile ownership change hence the delay in the announcement of the 2018 winner. We are hopeful that …

Court grants Iwu ₦1billion bail, still in prison custody

Court grants Iwu ₦1billion bail, still in prison custody

August 10, 2019 1:11 am

Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High court yesterday granted bail to ex-chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Maurice Iwu to the tune of  ₦1billion with two sureties in like sum.

While delivering his ruling on the bail application, Justice Obiozor said: “Bail is hereby granted to the defendant to the tune of N1billion with two sureties in like sum.

“The first surety shall be resident in Lagos State and shall transmit his land use as evidence of ownership of property in Lagos State and furnish the court with evidence of payment of tax from three years …

Saudi Arabia to host Joshua vs Ruiz world heavyweight fight

Saudi Arabia to host Joshua vs Ruiz world heavyweight fight

August 10, 2019 12:01 am

Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight title rematch between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and champion Andy Ruiz Jr of the United States in December, a decision certain to spark controversy due to the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record.

The high-profile December 7 duel, dubbed ‘Clash on the Dunes’, will see Joshua trying to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles he sensationally lost to Ruiz in New York in June.

The bout will take place in Diriyah, which incorporates the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Turaif, on the outskirts of Riyadh — a dramatic contrast to the iconic Madison …

Akintola Williams hits 100, soldiers on

Akintola Williams hits 100, still waxing strong

August 9, 2019 12:59 am

“As the whole world looks forward to his centenary next August, a grateful nation cannot wait to celebrate the accountant and statesman.”

This was exactly how The Guardian concluded a special tribute to the doyen of the accounting profession in Nigeria, Chief Akintola Williams when he marked his 99th birthday last year. Then, clocking 100 sounded too far. But today, the veteran accountant has finally joined the prestigious league of centenarians. Hurray! Akintola Williams is 100 years old today.

Today, his Ikoyi Lagos residence will be busy with friends and family members who will surely gather to celebrate the centenarian. …

FG warns South Africa against killing of Nigerians

FG warns South Africa against killing of Nigerians

August 8, 2019 10:05 am

The federal government has warned that the incessant and unjustifiable killing of Nigerians in South Africa will no longer be tolerated “as Nigerians are already running out of patience with the increasing scourge.”

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who handed down the warning in Abuja yesterday, stated that the xenophobic attacks had reached the tipping point.

Addressing journalists on the increasing attacks against Nigerians in the former apartheid enclave, Dabiri-Erewa stated, “we are reaching a tipping point where one more death of a Nigerian in South Africa will be unbearable to …

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