Day: August 13, 2017

US, fed govt back 20,000bpd oil refinery in Lagos

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The construction of a 20,000-barrels-per-day crude oil refinery in Lagos by a Nigerian petrochemical and refining company has received a major boost with the signing of a grant by the United States Trade and Development Agency. Similarly, the Federal Government has pledged to provide the necessary support to the company towards the completion of the project aimed at ramping up the nation’s oil refining capacity. The USTDA on Friday signed the grant with Eko Petrochem and Refining Company Limited for a feasibility study supporting technologies and development of an implementation…

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I was naive when I first took over Newcastle – Mike Ashley

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Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has told Sky Sports he was naive when he first took over, and admits he has felt stupid in the past at some “unacceptable” happenings at the club. In an interview, the 52-year-old revealed all following 10 years at St James’ Park. Ashley said he was too hasty to part company with Sam Allardyce in 2008 after buying the club, and should not have changed the name of the stadium to the Sports Direct Arena, but says his errors are all in hindsight, and he…

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Lassa fever: Govt should improve emergencies preparedness – researcher

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A medical researcher, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, has called on the three tiers of government to improve the level of emergencies preparedness and response to strengthening public health against burden of Lassa fever. Iwalokun, the Head of Immunology and Vaccinology Research Group, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos State, made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. The medical researcher spoke on the outbreak of Lassa fever in Lagos State following which two persons have been confirmed dead. NAN reports that…

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#ReturnOrResign is democracy, not corruption

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It is grievously disappointing to learn that one arm of the presidency is suggesting that Nigerian protesters demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari return to work or quit are trying to derail the war against corruption. Senior presidential special assistant Garba Shehu led the charge last Thursday, describing the #ResumeOrResign protesters as an “illegal assembly” aimed at anti-corruption effort. “It might be taken for granted that the beneficiaries of the old order are fighting back,” he said in the statement. “We [have] been warned that corruption will fight back…They want to…

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Osinbajo to commission 55,000 metric tonnes Auchi fertilizer blending plant

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Edo State Government says the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo would be commissioning the 55,000 metric tonnes fertilizer blending plant located at Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. Godwin Obaseki, the state governor, gave the hint during an inspection of the 450 hectares maize farm at Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area. Obaseki had on June 1, 2017 during inspection of the blending plant, disclosed that the company would by June 15, 2017 be commissioned to begin commercial production. He added that the plant has…

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Fayose launches presidential campaign

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With about a year to go as governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Saturday stormed the non-elective convention of PDP with his presidential election campaign team. Although he had earlier indicated his desire to contest the presidential election in 2019, he confirmed his intention when he and his campaign team arrived at the venue of the convention with banners and customized dresses. Fayose, whose governorship tenure ends in October 2018, also dressed in his presidential campaign shirt at the flag-off. Fayose and his team paraded round the Eagles…

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I thought Chelsea won’t sell Matic to Man United – Mourinho

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Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted he thought it would be impossible to land Nemanja Matic from his former club, Chelsea. Matic arrived this summer in a deal worth £40million. Mourinho says when he first arrived at Old Trafford, he immediately saw that the team needed a player like the Serbian midfielder, but did not think the Blues would do business. “I could see when I first came to United that we needed a Matic-type player,” he said. “But there are not many around and I do not like…

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Turkey to stop support for Syria’s opposition

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Turkey has resolved to halt support to National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces in the embattled Syria. According to analyst and journalist Musa Özuğurlu, this decision is likely contribute to normalization between Ankara and Damascus. Turkey has decided to end its support for the Syrian National Coalition which encompasses various opposition groups fighting in the Syrian conflict. The Syrian news outlet Zaman el-Vasl reported citing a source in the coalition. Founded in November 2012, the Syrian National Coalition received $320,000 in annual support from Turkey. According to Turkish…

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Chlorine Gas leakage affects 362 Iranians

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No fewer than 362 people have been affected by chlorine gas leakage in the south western Iranian city of Dezful. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the leakage is from a reservoir in Dezful, Khuzestan Province. It has caused respiratory problems and intoxication. All hospitals in Dezful are on alert to present medical services to the injured. Many of people affected by the poisonous gas have been dismissed from the hospitals after receiving ambulatory care. Severe exposure to chlorine can result in symptoms of acute airway obstruction including…

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Impeaching the “useless and costly” Senate for African power adventurers

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Skillful traditional dancer, Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa, narrowly danced out of impeachment three days ago. His nimble political feet enabled him by a slim 21-vote difference to continue his performance in office. He has been in office since 2009 and has two years left, but the unrelenting opposition went for an eighth attempt to remove him. National Assembly Speaker, Baleka Mbete, had ruffled the African political scene with an announcement that the latest Parliamentary vote would be secret, which meant that parliamentarians would vote true to their conscience…

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