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Beta Glass Targets June 2019 For Completion Of $30m Plant

Beta Glass Targets June 2019 For Completion Of $30m Plant

October 7, 2019 7:04 am

Beta Glass Plc has disclosed that the $30 million investment to expand its furnace capacity at its plant in Agbara, Ogun State is on schedule to be completed in June 2020.

The company said in a statement that when it becomes operational next year, the new furnace will increase the plant’s annual capacity by 35,000 tonnes and pioneer the use of the Narrow Neck Press and Blow (NNPB) Technology in West Africa.

This technology, according to the statement, will enable Beta Glass to bring lighter weight, non-returnable glass bottles to market in Nigeria for the first time.

“The new Furnace …

Katsina Governor Holds Meeting With Criminal Gang Heads

Katsina Governor Holds Meeting With Criminal Gang Heads

October 7, 2019 6:19 am

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State at the weekend explained that ongoing meeting with gang leaders of bandits terrorising the North-west of the country is aimed at stopping the escalating violence in the region, pointing out that dialogue has become an option following the failure of force.

Besides, he told newsmen that the discussions had shown that the bandits had understandable reasons for their actions, explaining that government felt that it was better to address their issues in order to find a lasting solution to the violence that had claimed many lives and property in the region.

Consequently, he said, …

Gov. Wike Declares Support For Military Operation In Rivers

Tribunal Affirms Wike, Dismisses Petitions By AAC, ADP

October 7, 2019 5:32 am
Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed the re-election of Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike following the dismissal of the petition filed by the defeated African Action Congress (AAC) Governorship Candidate,  Biokpomabo Awara seeking the nullification of the March 9, Rivers State Governorship Election.
Also on Saturday,  the Tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the defeated Action Democratic Party (ADP) Governorship Candidate,  Mr. Victor Fingesi against the election of Governor Wike.
“We affirm the election of Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as duly conducted “, the Tribunal declared.
The Tribunal declared that both petitioners failed to prove their petitions beyond reasonable
…
Unmarried Tourists Can Now Rent Hotel Room In Saudi Arabia

Unmarried Tourists Can Now Rent Hotel Room In Saudi Arabia

October 6, 2019 10:10 am

Saudi Arabia is looking to soften its image in the eyes of tourists and visitors. Obviously the government has noticed that in order to keep a robust tourism industry, a few things needed to change to accommodate the choice of, especially foreigners. Before now, couples had to prove they were married before getting a hotel room.

But with the few changes made in their visa policy, unmarried foreign couples will now be allowed to rent hotel rooms together in Saudi Arabia as announced by the religiously conservative kingdom. Also, women will now be allowed to stay in hotel rooms alone, …

Married Catholic Priests; Could Pope Francis Say Yes?

Married Catholic Priests; Could Pope Francis Say Yes?

October 6, 2019 8:40 am

Catholic bishops from around the world are meeting at the Vatican to discuss the future of the Church in the Amazon with Pope Francis.

Over the next three weeks, some 260 participants will talk about climate change, migration and evangelism.

Pope Francis opened the talks on Sunday by blaming destructive “interests” that led to recent fires in the Amazon.

“The fire of God is warmth that attracts and gathers into unity. It is fed by sharing, not by profits,” he said.

But one topic has dominated the headlines: whether married men will be allowed to become priests.

One of the …

Immunological Causes Of Infertility Part 2

Immunological Causes Of Infertility Part 2

October 6, 2019 6:42 am

Infertility, as we know and has been defined severally, is the inability of a couple to achieve a Clinical Pregnancy after having constant, timely, unprotected sex for one year or more. It could be primary or secondary.

It is primary when the couple has not conceived before and secondary when the couple have conceived before but are no longer able to.

It affects men and women equally and the main symptom is the inability to get pregnant. Some of the causes of infertility include, age, lifestyle, environmental and occupational factors, excessive exercise, eating disorder, overweight or obesity, poor diet, genetic …

Immunological Causes Of Infertility Part 1

Immunological Causes Of Infertility Part 1

October 6, 2019 6:16 am

Infertility and its causes have overtime proven to be a serious cause of worry to married people. This article focuses more on the immunological causes of infertility especially in women.

The Immune system serves as a defense mechanism for the body. It protects the body against bacteria, viruses, parasites and other harmful microorganisms through the production of antibodies that recognize and attack these microorganisms. When the immune system senses the presence of any antigen (that is foreign substance) it starts up an immune response which automatically attacks the antigen with the help of the antibodies produced and also identifies self …

Re-Introduction of Highway Tolls; Opposition Blasts FG

Re-Introduction Of Highway Tolls; Opposition Blasts FG

October 6, 2019 3:48 am

The Federal Government plans to re-introduce tolls on the country’s highways in order to raise funds for road repairs and rehabilitation.

Tolls on roads, according to research, are as old as road usage by humanity, but their application has evolved over time with human development.

With regards to history, road tolls have been levied on travelers on foot, wagon, or horseback. It, however, gained prominence with the rise of the automobile usage, and Nigeria once had it on its federal highways.

As a practice, they are charges for use of a public or private road, and often considered a …

Cameron Lied, UK Didn’t Offer Help In Chibok Kidnap - GEJ

Cameron Lied, UK Didn’t Offer Help In Chibok Kidnap – GEJ

October 6, 2019 3:06 am
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  • As group marks 2000 days in captivity for 112 Chibokgirls

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted a claim by a former British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, that his administration rejected an offer by the United Kingdom to rescue the Chibok schoolgirls, who were kidnapped in April 2014 by Boko Haram.

Jonathan, who disputed the statement in a Facebook post, said there was no truth in what the former British Prime Minister said, adding that the only reason Cameron was after him was because …

Liverpool Beats Leicester 2 -1 To Maintain Their Record

Liverpool Beats Leicester 2 -1 To Maintain Their Record

October 6, 2019 2:14 am

James Milner scored a 95th-minute penalty to keep up the winning pace already initiated by Liverpool in extraordinary fashion with a 2-1 win over Leicester.

Milner stepped up to send Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way from the spot after Sadio Mane was fouled in the Leicester area by Marc Albrighton. The victory extended Liverpool’s winning run to 17 Premier League games.

The hosts had not been firing on all cylinders all afternoon and owed a lot to Milner’s brilliant assist to hold a half-time lead, with the veteran’s wonderful 50-yard ball outside of Jonny Evans reaching Mane, who then …

Labour Disagrees With Ngige, Says FG Can Fund Demand

Labour Disagrees With Ngige, Says FG Can Fund Demand

October 5, 2019 1:28 pm

Organised Labour has faulted the pronouncement of Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige that the federal government would only be able to pay the minimum wage if it retrenched some workers.

Ngige declared last week that the federal government would not be able to meet the demand of organised labour on the percentage for consequential adjustment of the ₦30,000 new minimum wage owing to dwindling revenue.

Reacting to the statement, Labour said Ngige was merely expressing a personal opinion when he said that the number of workers in the federal government’s payroll was very high and the …

U.S. To Deny Visas To Those Who Cannot Afford Healthcare

U.S. To Deny Visas To Those Who Cannot Afford Healthcare

October 5, 2019 8:47 am

President Donald Trump has announced that he wants people to be denied U.S. visas if they cannot afford healthcare in order to prevent immigrants from “financially burdening our healthcare system’’.

In a statement released late Friday, the White House said immigrant visa applicants would have to demonstrate that they will be covered by health insurance within 30 days of entering the country.

He added that they should alternatively have their financial resources to pay for medical costs.

The new rule, which will come into effect November 3, applies to those seeking visas, not those seeking asylum and will not apply …

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