Day: January 2, 2018

IPMAN advocates investment in modular refineries

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to invest more in modular refineries as a way to end fuel scarcity. Alhaji Debo Ahmed, the Chairman, South-west zone of IPMAN, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo only two days ago in Lagos, confirmed that 10 modular refineries were at advanced stages of development in the Niger Delta. The 10 modular refineries are located in five out of the nine states in…

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I’m not the perfect player – Lionel Messi

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Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi may have won five Ballon d’Or trophies, but he insists that he is not yet the “perfect” player. The Barcelona icon is widely regarded as one of the best footballers ever to play the game, and has again posted excellent numbers thus far this season, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists in 25 appearances in all competitions. The Argentina captain will be heading to the World Cup this summer in search of his crowning achievement, but he maintains that he still has to “practice” penalties…

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Why I want to run for presidency – Tunde Bakare

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Pastor Tunde Bakare, leader of Latter Rain Assembly, has declared his intention to run for the Presidency. It came as a shock to the congregation that came for the watch night service on 31 December 2017/1 January 2018 (vigil to usher in the new year) because he had told everyone who cared to listen that he was no longer interested in politics. Bakare revealed this while reading his 12 revelations for 2018 (a yearly practice by Nigerian pastors) that God told him not to abandon his political career but that…

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Roger Federer cruises towards Australian Open with another Hopman Cup win

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Roger Federer took another impressive step towards his Australian Open title defence on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Russian Karen Khachanov at the mixed teams Hopman Cup, as many of his main rivals faltered due to injury. Around the time Federer was warming up for his match with the 45th-ranked Russian, Andy Murray announced he was pulling out of the Brisbane International, while Novak Djokovic a few days earlier withdrew from his season opener in Abu Dhabi. Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic and Kei Nishikori are also under…

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Scientists get closer to replicating human sperm

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Scientists have taken an important step forward in recreating the way the human body makes sperm, which could one day mean creating artificial sperm and eggs for infertility treatment. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge’s Gurdon Institute, are thought to be the first team to have reached the “halfway point” — a significant milestone — on the path between stem cells and immature sperm. This pathway — which the team are attempting to track and understand — involves embryonic cells turning into immature sperm via a series of complex…

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Google’s high-speed Internet Balloon crashes in Kenya

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Google’s high-altitude Internet balloon, launched by Google to provide high-speed Internet in remote parts of the earth under Project Loon, has crashed in a Kenya farm, a media report said on Saturday. The balloon, a part of a 10-balloon batch, was deployed for testing in Nakuru, Nanyuki, Nyeri, and Marsabit in July 2017. It crashed at Nthambiro in Meru on Friday night, media reported. Some residents complained of headaches after they gathered around the device to get its glimpse. “The device from project loon indicates it fell after its expiry…

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Buhari under fire over new year message

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The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has described the New Year message by President Muhammadu Buhari as a Greek Gift. This is contained in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its spokesman, Prince Adelaja Adeoye. ADP said the message is nothing but a ploy to deceive Nigerians again as another election year is around the corner. The party said that Buhari has consistently failed to use every opportunity available to him to redeem his “battered image” before Nigerians. As regards the fuel crisis, ADP said that Buhari has resorted to cheap…

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Time to give up on President Buhari

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Finally, the stretched debate and extensive controversy over President Buhari’s ability to lead Nigerians to the so-called promised land is now over. On this, Nigerians owe Mr President huge debt of gratitude, especially for his recent guileless revelations. No sooner than President Muhammadu Buhari returned from a prolonged medical vacation in the United Kingdom (UK) and started making physical appearances at state functions than my heart momentarily leapt for joy. The guess then was that there could still be optimism for Nigeria’s recovery. It did not matter that Mr President…

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20 killed, 30 injured in Benue by herdsmen – Ortom

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Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue said herdsmen had killed over 20 persons between Monday and Tuesday in Guma and logo local government areas of the state. Ortom disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Makurdi after the State Security Meeting. He said that out of the number, nine were Livestock Guards who were to ensure the full implementation of the Anti-Open Grazing Law. He said that the law was not targeted at any ethnic group and wondered why the herdsmen had taken it so personal to the point of…

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PDP and its social media voltrons are taking Nigerians for fools

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The Nigerian government played an own goal last week by announcing the names of about a dozen people amongst the list of over 1500 appointed into the Board of federal government agencies. Aside from the dead people there were other issues. At least one of those nominated appear to have been convicted of corruption charges. Another one had a high profile and ‘evidenced’ charge leveled against him publicly and appears not to have exonerated himself of that charge. The government also nominated people to potentially 2 agencies that shouldn’t have…

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