Month: December 2017

Senate takes fight against drug abuse to Kano

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In keeping to its resolution to fight the abuse of drugs and other substances by Nigerian youth, the Senate is to hold a roundtable to discuss ways to fight the menace. The Senate’s roundtable will hold on Monday and Tuesday in Kano state and will have in attendance state governments, local governments, traditional rulers, the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria and NGOs. The round table is part of efforts to tackle the rising spate of drug and substance abuse by youths including girls and to end its prevalence in the northern…

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FG to make Calabar Carnival forex earner

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The Federal Government sas it will  make the annual Calabar carnival a major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said  this on Sunday in Calabar while flagging off the third dry run of the 2017 carnival which has the theme ‘Migration’. He said that the carnival, which has united the people  over the years and had attracted wider participation, was the longest street party in the world with 12 kilometre-lond route. He said that it was time for people to start seeing…

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Nigerian develops ‘Mbele’ app to increase access to quality education

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Mr Peter Ayeni, a Nigerian has developed an App tagged “Mbele”, that will help to increase access to quality education using technology and creating a fun learning environment in Nigeria. Ayeni told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja that “Mbele is a social enterprise in Nigeria that uses technology innovation to provide access to quality and fun learning environment for all’’. He said that the App was a learning platform that would change the challenges of learning among young Nigerians. According to him, its mission is to increase access to quality…

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Former Brazil star Kaka announces retirement

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Former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, a 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil, has retired. The 35-year-old, who began his career in Brazil with Sao Paulo, was most recently with MLS club Orlando City. Kaka played his final match as Orlando’s season ended in October, and in November was reportedly offered a director role at Serie A club Milan. He is one of only eight players to win the treble of World Cup, European Cup/Champions League and Ballon d’Or. A devout Christian, Kaka wrote in a Twitter post…

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Boko Haram: NEC’s $1b approval in order – Mansur Dan-Ali

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Defence Minister Mansur Dan-Ali has said the one billion dollars approved by the National Executive Council (NEC) for the war against Boko Haram was needed to finally terminate the sect. Dan-Ali stated this on Saturday at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi in Lagos, after the retirement/graduation of 403 soldiers who underwent skills acquisition trainings. The retired soldiers comprised 281 from the Nigerian Army (NA), 17 from the Nigerian Navy (NN) and 105 from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). According to the Minister, NEC’s approval was in line…

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Celtic’s 69-games unbeaten ends in 4-0 defeat

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Celtic’s 69-match unbeaten domestic run ended in emphatic style when they were crushed 4-0 by Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. Champions Celtic became the first team to go unbeaten in a 38-game Scottish Premiership season to win the title in May and had not lost in 21 domestic games in this campaign. They still top the table, two points ahead of Aberdeen. Sixteen-year-old Harry Cochrane got his first senior goal to set fifth-placed Hearts on their way. They extended their lead before halftime when Kyle Lafferty profited from…

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UN votes on U.S.’ recognition of Jerusalem status

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The United Nations Security Council will today vote on a draft resolution that the recognition of Jerusalem as Capital of Israel has no legal effect. The resolution if passed will insist the the recognition of Jerusalem by U.S. President Donald Trump be rescinded. The one-page Egyptian-drafted text, which was circulated to the 15-member council on Saturday, does not specifically mention the United States or Trump. Diplomats say it has broad support but will likely be vetoed by Washington. The United States on December 6th recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel…

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WHO certifies Gabon as polio-free

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The World Health Organization has declared Gabon a “polio-free country”, given the lack of new reported or suspected cases in the central African country. According to a WHO statement obtained by AFP on Saturday, the UN health agency nonetheless recommended taking the necessary steps to continue monitoring for possible signs of the disease. Gabon’s Health Minister Denise Mekam’ne Edzidzie also urged families on Saturday to “continue to immunise children and prevent a resurgence of this disease”. Polio is a highly-infectious viral disease which mainly affects young children and can result…

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Nigerian Air Force bombs Boko Haram hideouts in Borno

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has commenced an intensive bombardment of the hideouts of Boko Haram terrorists in northern Borno and the Sambisa general area in an operation codenamed Operation Ruwan Wuta III. A statement signed by NAF’s spokesman, Air Vice Marshal, Olatokunbo Adesanya, yesterday, said the NAF conducted an air interdiction mission on the hideout of the Boko Haram terrorists at Kolaram, which is 37km East of Monguno. He said previous Intelligence Reconnaissance Surveillance (ISR) conducted indicated that Kolaram was used as a location to attack the…

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Manchester City dismantle Tottenham to earn 16th straight win

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Manchester City moved 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League as they registered a 16th straight win with a thumping 4-1 success over Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. A first-half header from Ilkay Gundogan – in for the in-form David Silva – and an emphatic drive from the magnificent Kevin De Bruyne put the hosts firmly in control before a late brace from Raheem Sterling added gloss to the victory. Christian Eriksen hit a stoppage-time consolation as Spurs fell to seventh on an evening to forget for…

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