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Google Celebrates Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti With A doodle

Google Celebrates Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti With A doodle

October 25, 2019 7:10 am

Multinational technology giant, Google, is celebrating the 119th birthday of late Nigeria teacher, political campaigner, women’s rights activist and traditional aristocrat, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti with a Doodle.

The Doodle, illustrated by Nigerian-Italian guest artist, Diana Ejaita, celebrates a formidable leader who founded what many refer to as one of the most important social movements of the twentieth century. Diana Ejaita weaves together Ransome-Kuti’s likeness with women whose lives she changed. The Berlin-based artist’s style of combining dramatic blacks and soft colours to show “the strength of femininity” aligns well with Ransome-Kuti’s powerful story.

Born on this day in 1900 in …

Osinbajo Says Religious Misinformation Can Tear Nigeria

Osinbajo Says Religious Misinformation Can Tear Nigeria

October 25, 2019 4:49 am
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned that religious misinformation by the media is capable of creating conflict that could completely get out of hand and jeopardise citizens’ lives and property.

Osinbajo, who gave this warning yesterday in Abuja at an inter-faith tolerance dialogue organised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy, regretted that most Nigerians were not enlightened enough to differentiate between fact and fiction.

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He argued that the conflict in the country presently was that of extremism and not religious, adding that religious leaders must go beyond

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Hadi: We Are Waiting For Funds To Complete Enugu Airport

Hadi: We Are Waiting For Funds To Complete Enugu Airport

October 25, 2019 3:49 am

Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika, informed the Senate yesterday that the much completion of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, depends on the time the Federal Government releases money for it.

He, however, expressed optimism that the project would be completed by April 2020, “if the money is released now.”

Speaking at the defence of the 2020 Budget of the ministry before the Senate Committee on Aviation, Hadi noted that money to complete the project had been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, but “we are waiting for the release and I am sure it will be released very soon.”…

World Bank Lied In Their Doing Business Index (DBI) Report

World Bank Lied In Their Doing Business Index (DBI) Report

October 25, 2019 3:36 am

Stakeholders yesterday disagreed over the higher ranking of Nigeria by the World Bank in its 2020 Doing Business Index (DBI).

The global bank, in its report which was released yesterday, ranked Nigeria 131 out of 190 countries, up 15 places from 146th position last year. The report also named Nigeria as one of the top 10 most improved economies in the world for the second time in three years.

Nigeria is one of only two African countries to make this highly prestigious list. With this year’s leap, the country has improved an aggregate of 39 places in the World Bank …

Adesanya, Brume, Others For 2019 Nigerian Sports Award

Adesanya, Brume, Others For 2019 Nigerian Sports Award

October 25, 2019 3:19 am

• No room for Governor of the year category
• Female Footballer of the year also dropped

Israel Adesanya, rave of the moment and Nigerian-born New Zealand based Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight titleholder, was unveiled yesterday as one of the nominees for the prestigious 2019 Nigerian Sports Award.

Since the beginning of the year, Adesanya, who hails from Odogbolu in Ogun State, has been the talking point in international sports, flying Nigeria’s flag from one country to another in the money-spinning UFC arena.

Among other victories, Adesanya defeated homeboy, Robert Whittaker by KO to become the middleweight champion at …

FGN Urges Private Investors To Exploit Budget Opportunities

FGN Urges Private Investors To Exploit Budget Opportunities

October 25, 2019 3:01 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria, (FGN) has called on private sector investors to leverage the many opportunities that exist in the 2020 Appropriation Bill.

The proposed budget, FGN said, is intended to further reposition the economy on the path of higher, inclusive, diversified and sustainable growth, as well as create jobs.

Reiterating its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, the government also encouraged prospects to invest in infrastructure being concessioned through private-public partnerships (PPPs).

Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, said this at the 2019 Fellows’ Night and Investiture of the Institute of Directors (IoD) …

INEC Seek Financial Autonomy For State Electoral Commission

INEC Seek Financial Autonomy For State Electoral Commission

October 25, 2019 2:46 am
  • Explains misappropriation of funds
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for financial autonomy for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) for timely conduct of credible council elections across the country.Yakubu made the call yesterday during a parley with members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) at INEC headquarters, Abuja.

The 1999 Constitution empowers SIECs to conduct council elections while INEC conducts elections into federal, state legislative and governorship seats.

Political watchers have described elections conducted by SIECs into the councils in most states as mere appointments and not democratic

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Nigeria To Import Doctors From Europe, US - Osagie Ehanire

Nigeria To Import Doctors From Europe, US – Osagie Ehanire

October 25, 2019 1:30 am

• Plan will curb medical tourism, says minister
• Stop brain drain first, stakeholders advise

Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said yesterday that Nigeria would employ the services of medical experts from Europe and America.

The disclosure came at a time that some stakeholders are expressing concern about the migration of health workers from the country.

Ehanire said officials of the ministry were in touch with foreign embassies for specialists who would work in hospitals across the country for specified periods.

The minister, who stated this during the 2020 budget defense session, said the move would strengthen the nation’s health sector.…

Gov. Wike Declares Support For Military Operation In Rivers

Gov. Wike Declares Support For Military Operation In Rivers

October 24, 2019 6:06 pm

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has declared that his administration would continually partner with security agencies to ensure adequate security in the state.

The governor gave the assurance on Thursday in Port Harcourt when Maj.-Gen. Jamil Sarhem, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, paid a courtesy visit on him.

Wike also assured of his wholehearted support for the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army to carry out military operations tagged Exercise Crocodile Smile 4 to rid the state of criminal elements.

The governor, who urged the military to restrict its personnel to their traditional role of …

90% Of Defectors Are Not Real Members Of PDP, Says Dickson

90% Of Defectors Are Not Real Members Of PDP, Says Dickson

October 24, 2019 3:57 pm

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that the purported members of the Peoples Democratic Party who defected to the All Progressives Congress are not true members of PDP.

The Governor said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, on Thursday, that the defectors were elements within the party who were engrossed in internal sabotage activities against the party.

He said that most of the defectors who formed an opposition group within the PDP actually supported the Action Democratic Congress in the last election while the rest refused to work for …

FG Commissions UN House, Eight Years After Boko Haram Hit

FG Commissions UN House, Eight Years After Boko Haram Hit

October 24, 2019 3:46 pm

The federal government has commissioned the refurbished United Nations building in Abuja, eight years after a car bomb explosion by Boko Haram, destroyed the building and killed at least 21 and wounded 60.

The commissioning of the building coincided with the marking of the 2019 UN Day.

President Muhammadu Buhari was represented at the occasion by the Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Malam Muhammad Musa Bello.

He stressed that the efforts of the UN over the years in addressing global issues including conflicts, health and humanitarian matters, climate change and environmental degradation, had

continued to bear positive results around the …

Bayelsa Guber: Town Rulers, Jonathan’s Kinsmen Endorse Diri

Bayelsa Guber: Town Rulers, Jonathan’s Kinsmen Endorse Diri

October 24, 2019 3:09 pm

The kingsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan led by the traditional rulers from Ogbia local government area of the state have endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Senator Douye Diri.

A statement by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Senator Douye Diri Campaign Organisation, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite, said the endorsement had laid to rest the claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it had 100 percent support of Ogbia indigenes.

“The people of Ogbia local government area including indigenes reposed confidence in the capability of the joint ticket of Senators Douye Diri and Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo to …

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