Month: November 2017

Human trafficking, illegal migration embarrassing Nigeria – Senator Saraki

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President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described the alarming rate of human trafficking and illegal migration by some Nigerians as threat to national security that requires urgent response. He said the problem was giving Nigeria a bad image. Saraki, according to a statement on Sunday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sanni Onogu, said this when Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Mrs. Julie Okah-Donli, led senior members of the agency’s management team on a visit to the Senate President…

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Nollywood most prolific – International Film Producers

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International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations (FIAPF), says Nollywood is one of the most prolific in the world in terms of volume of production and the highest number of production annually. Mr Bertrand Moullier, Senior Advisor, of the association made the remarks as chairman of the round table side event at the 35th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). A statement by the Nigerian Embassy in Switzerland e-mailed to the News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja…

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Nollywood powerful tool for “soft” diplomacy – Audu Kadiri

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Ambassador Audu Kadiri, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) office in Geneva, says Nollywood is fast becoming a very powerful tool for “soft” diplomacy for Nigeria. Kadiri spoke at the exclusive screening of the Nigerian film, “The CEO’’, at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, during its 35th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) recently. The film, “The C.E.O.’’, was produced by Nigeria’s acclaimed film producer, Kunle Afolayan, and it is the seventh-highest-grossing Nigerian film by the domestic gross of…

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Real Madrid confirm Sergio Ramos broke nose in Madrid derby

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Real Madrid have confirmed that captain Sergio Ramos suffered a broken nose in Saturday’s 0-0 derby draw with Atletico Madrid. The defender was substituted at half time at the Wanda Metropolitano, after clashing with Lucas Hernandez in the first half – the Spain international’s nose pouring with blood. Coach Zinedine Zidane had suggested after the game that it was a fracture and Madrid have now confirmed the extent of the injury in a short statement following medical tests. Madrid have released no details of Ramos’ expected lay-off, Zidane similarly having…

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UNICEF holds funfair for 200 children in Kaduna

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday organised a funfair for 200 children in Kaduna to celebrate 2017 World Children’s Day in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the children were taken to a Polo Club, Fifth Chukker, where they played, danced, ate and later taken for horse riding. UNICEF’s Communication and External Relation Officer in Kaduna, Malam Rabiu Musa, said shortly after the events that the essence was to make the children have a sense of belonging. Musa said that the 2017 World Children’s…

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Manchester United lacked balance with attacking line-up – Jose Mourinho

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Jose Mourinho felt his decision to start both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial left Manchester United open defensively against Newcastle United, even if it ultimately paid off in Saturday’s big victory. The Red Devils ran out comfortable 4-1 winners at Old Trafford despite an early scare when Dwight Gayle scored, with Martial nodding the equaliser before Chris Smalling, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku secured victory. Mourinho selected an exciting, attacking line-up, playing a front three of Rashford, Martial and Lukaku, with the fit-again Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench, but he…

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I’ll complete all ongoing projects – Governor Wike

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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has assured Ekpeye people that his administration would complete all ongoing projects in the area in line with his campaign promises. Speaking on Saturday during the traditional reception for Sen. Osinakachukwu Ideozu by the Igbu Ehuda General Assembly Ahoada, Governor Wike also elevated the stool of Eze Igbu Ehuda III to a First Class status. He said: “We are making promises because the people of Ahoada deserve projects. I can assure you that all the projects awarded in this area must be completed before…

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Mugabe and Grace expelled from ZANU-PF

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In the latest episode in Zimbabwe’s unfolding drama, die-hard leader Robert Mugabe has been dismissed as leader of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party. His wife Grace was also expelled and stripped of the leadership of the women’s wing of the party. The decisions were taken  on Sunday in a move to force a peaceful end to his 37 years in power following a de facto military coup. He was replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa, the deputy he sacked this month, sources at a special ZANU-PF meeting to decide Mugabe’s fate told Reuters.…

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Ex-PDP chief Haliru Bello’s son allegedly stabbed to death by wife

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Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, son of a former PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, was last night allegedly stabbed to the death by his wife, Maryam Sanda. Maryam is the daughter of embattled former Aso Savings boss, Hajia Maimuna Aliyu. It was gathered that the attack happened following an allegation of infidelity against Muhammed. Maryam reportedly saw text message on the deceased’s phone which infuriated her. She allegedly stabbed her husband 3 times in the back and severally on his private part at their home in Maitama, Abuja. Sequel to this, Maimuna had…

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APGA consolidates lead in 17 LGAs

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has consolidated its lead in eight additional councils released by INEC in Anambra governorship poll. The party, according to the results released by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Zana Akpagu, has the won the poll in 17 local government areas of the 21 council areas in the state. The eight additional local governments are: Ogbaru: APGA 6,615 APC 3,415 PDP 4,416 Idemili South: APGA 5,742 APC 4,063 PDP 2,629 Orumba North: APGA 8,766 APC 3,551 PDP 3,865 Awka North: APGA 7,164 APC 3,727 PDP…

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