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Nigerian Senate Makes Case For Nuclear Energy

December 12, 2019 11:38 am

Senators agreed with the notion that nuclear energy is one of cleanest and safest source of energy in the world today

Recall that the Nigeria and Russian Federation have signed bilateral agreements on nuclear energy cooperation

As the federal government of Nigeria presses on with its plan to diversify the nation’s energy mix – with inclusion of nuclear energy technology from Russia, the Nigerian Senate has also called for the inclusion of nuclear power into the country’s energy mix.

This was part of the resolution reached by the upper chamber recently following a motion by Senator Tanko Al-Makura representing Nassarawa …

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France PM Makes Concessions To Striking Workers

December 11, 2019 4:11 pm

France’s Prime Minister insisted Wednesday that the government would push ahead with reforms to the country’s fragmented pension system but offered concessions to unions as a crippling strike entered its seventh day.

Public transport networks in Paris and other main cities have been paralysed by the walkout, which began last Thursday and left shops, hotels and restaurants fearing for the impact on their bottom line.

In a televised address, Edouard Philippe said the highly-contested pension changes would be implemented in phases, “without brutality”, and would not affect workers born before 1975.

There would be a guaranteed minimum pension of 1,000 …

Lewandowski Makes History With Four Goals In 15 Minutes

November 27, 2019 4:50 pm

Robert Lewandowski made Champions League history with four goals in 15 minutes as managerless Bayern Munich romped to a 6-0 win at Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.

It was the fastest four-goal haul in the competition’s history and makes Lewandowski the top scorer in Europe this season with 10 goals in five games.

He also saw a first-half strike ruled out by VAR for a handball in the build-up.

“The most important thing is that we played really well, defensively and on the attack,” Lewandowski told Sky.

“It doesn’t matter who plays, we follow the same plan.”

“I am just …

Importing Fuel Now Makes No Economic Sense – OVH Energy

November 25, 2019 9:22 am

OVH Energy Marketing Limited, Oando Licensee, has said importing fuel under the current arrangement does not make economic sense for any investor.

Its Managing Director, Mr. Hubb Stockman, stated this at an interaction with energy editors on the milestones recorded by the company. He said even if forex was procured at the official exchange rate of N306 from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),  such investor would end up selling at a loss in the market.

He said the development has left the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as the sole importer of petrol into the country, adding that …

“Living In Bondage” Sequel Makes ₦50 Million In First Week

November 16, 2019 3:17 pm

Charles Okpaleke’s “Living in Bondage” the sequel has been re-writing history and breaking records. The film has not disappointed its fans and has been met with rave reviews.

The proof is in the pudding as the film raked in 50 Million naira in its opening week and is currently the number one film in West Africa.

Living in Bondage: Breaking free is created by Playnetwork Africa @playnetworkafr in conjunction with Native Filmworks.

The Exec producer Charles Okpaleke (@charlesofplay) has gone all out in bringing an exceptional story

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Bolivia Election Audit Chief Makes Surprise Resignation

Bolivia Election Audit Chief Makes Surprise Resignation

November 2, 2019 10:37 am

The head of an international body auditing Bolivia’s disputed election result resigned unexpectedly on Friday, casting further uncertainty over a vote that sparked deadly riots and delivered President Evo Morales a fourth term.

The chief of the technical mission from the Organisation of American States (OAS), Mexican Arturo Espinosa, announced he is stepping down from the role just a day after beginning the review of the controversial poll.

“I have decided to withdraw from the audit so as not to compromise its impartiality. I should have informed the OAS about previous public statements (declarations) about the electoral process in Bolivia,”

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Germany's Far-Right AfD Makes Gains In State Elections

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Makes Gains In State Elections

October 27, 2019 8:16 pm

Alternative for Germany (AfD) party more than doubled its share of the vote but failed to become the largest party in the German state of Thuringia, in an election widely seen as a bellwether of the far-right party’s growing strength in its eastern heartlands.

The AfD overtook Chancellor Angela Merkel’s slumping Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to receive 24 percent of the vote, according to exit polls by public broadcaster ARD, finishing behind socialist Linke on 30 percent, which made history by becoming the first left-wing party to win a state election in reunified Germany.

Thuringia, a small state in the

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Indonesian President Widodo Makes Rival Defence Minister

Indonesian President Widodo Makes Rival Defence Minister

October 23, 2019 11:05 am

Indonesian President Joko Widodo Wednesday named his election arch-rival — a former general accused of abuses — as defence minister, a move which dismayed human rights activists.

Widodo unveiled his new cabinet at an informal presentation with more than three dozen new ministers in eye-catching batik shirts sat in front of the imposing neoclassical columns of the Merdeka Palace.

Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, beat Prabowo Subianto in April elections to secure another term as president of the world’s third-biggest democracy.

His victory followed a bitter campaign plagued by mudslinging, fake news online and claims from Subianto that the government …

Morata Makes His Point By Scoring Winner For Atletico

Morata Makes His Point By Scoring Winner For Atletico

October 22, 2019 5:14 pm
Alvaro Morata came off the bench and rescued Atletico Madrid when his late header gave Diego Simeone’s side a gritty 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Morata dropped after missing chances in Atletico’s draw with Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, played as if he had a point to prove in a match-winning cameo at the Wanda Metropolitano.

“He started on the bench,” said Simeone. “But came on with the motivation of a little boy.”

Victory leaves Atletico with seven points from their opening three games in Group D and on the brink of qualification,

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Day Against Death Penalty: NGO Makes Case For Children

Day Against Death Penalty: NGO Makes Case For Children

October 10, 2019 5:33 pm

As the World marks Day Against the Death Penalty, Human Rights Law Service (HURILAWS) and Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) on Thursday drew attention to the negative impact of the death penalty on children.

October 10 has over the years been slated as World Day Against the Death Penalty. It is a day set aside every year to advocate the abolition of the death penalty and raise awareness on the conditions and the circumstances which affect prisoners on death sentence. The day was first organised by the World Coalition against the Death Penalty in 2003.

To commemorate the day, …

Mercy Eke Makes History As First Female Winner Of BBNaija

Mercy Eke Makes History As First Female Winner Of BBNaija

October 8, 2019 1:46 pm

History was made Sunday night as Mercy Eke, a video vixen, emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija season 4 after a very emotional and enduring 99 days in the Big Brother Naija House. Amidst screams and shouts,  Mercy was unveiled the winner at a fevered pitch grand finale show that had five contestants vying for the ultimate prize worth ₦60 million.

Mike, Mercy, Frodd, Omashola and Seyi were the only housemates left in the game that premiered on June 30 with 21 housemates. Five other housemates were later added to the game, intensifying the drama in the ‘Pepper Dem’ …

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