Day: October 26, 2017

ECOWAS leaders pledge to fast-track common currency programme

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At the Fourth Meeting of the Presidential Taskforce on a common currency for the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) that took place in the Nigerien capital, Niamey on Tuesday, the leaders pledged to ensure that the sub-region attained a common monetary convergence to enhance its integration agenda and bring prosperity to its people. Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou and Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who have been mandated by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State to monitor and supervise the implementation of the common currency programme of action, attended…

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FG lists Fela’s house as national museum

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The Ogun State Government, in conjunction with the Federal Government, has unveiled a plan  to immortalise the popular Ransome-Kuti family by turning their ancestral home in Abeokuta to a museum. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the indication on Wednesday when he visited the house located  on NEPA Road, Isabo, Abeokuta, in company with Governor Ibikunle Amosun. He said the museum would be known as the Heritage Museum . The minister lauded the initiative with a pledge to partner the state government in achieving the project.…

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Moroccan ministers fired for alleged uplift delays

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King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Tuesday sacked three ministers because of “delays in development programs” in the troubled northern Rif region, the palace said. The area was gripped earlier this year by months of angry demonstrations calling for jobs, development and an end to corruption in the North African kingdom. Morocco in 2015 launched a $700 million program to revive the northern port city of Al-Hoceima, a focal point of the protest movement. But a report released on Tuesday cited “malfunctions” and unjustified delays, the royal Cabinet said. “There…

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Maina’s return: Goodluck Jonathan breaks silence

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The immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan has described as “absurd” attempts by the current administration to link him to the scandalous return to the country and reinstatement into a senior position in public service of Abdulrasheed Maina. According to Jonathan, the fact that efforts were being made to connect him to the scandal underscored how “uncoordinated and rudderless” the Buhari administration has become. Spokesperson to the former President, Ikechukwu Eze said this on Wednesday night. “Are they saying it is President Jonathan that flew him back into Nigeria and promoted…

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Donald Trump hits back at Republican critics

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President Donald Trump hit back at critics within his own Republican party Wednesday, painting them as outliers in what is otherwise a “love fest” between him and allied lawmakers. A day after Republican senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker described Trump as having a “flagrant disregard” for truth and decency and of “debasing” the nation, the combative president shot back. Trying to forestall a wider party backlash, Trump said Flake and Corker had decided to resign from politics because they could not be reelected. “The reason Flake and Corker dropped…

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Metuh: Court gives 5 days for Jonathan’s appearance

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the court bailiff to serve subpoena on former president, Goodluck Jonathan within five days to appear as witness in the trial of former PDP spokesman, Olisa Metuh. Justice Okon Abang ruled that the court cannot blame the ex- president for being absent yesterday, adding that the service of court processes is very important in any proceedings. “The bailiff is hereby directed to make further attempt in effecting personal service of the witness summons on Dr Goodluck Jonathan. “However, if personal service cannot…

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I receive daily calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood – Kanayo O. Kanayo

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Kanayo O Kanayo, Nollywood actor born Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, says he receives calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood on a daily basis. The 55-year-old told Reuters Foundation in an interview that actresses call him every day to say they are being pressured to sleep with producers. Some other practitioners in the industry corroborated his statement. “There are a lot of people abusing their position and demanding sexual favours. I have had to turn down jobs, walk out of sets,” said Dorothy Njemanze, an actress in the industry. “There are plenty,…

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Chelsea beat Everton, West Ham stun Spurs

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Chelsea and West Ham have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea beat a rejuvenated Everton 2-1 under new interim coach David Unsworth, with Brazil’s  Willian scoring the decisive second goal at Stamford Bridge. West Ham’s qualification was dramatic, coming from 0-2 down at Wembley to stun Tottenham Hotspur with three successive goals, in 15 minutes. Moussa Sissoko had scored for Spurs on 6th minute, followed by Dele Alli, who scored on 37th. But the game turned in the second half, with Andre Ayew scoring in the 55th…

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