Day: March 7, 2018

American singer Usher, wife announce separation

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Usher Raymond, an American singer, and his wife Grace Miguel have parted ways after two years of marriage. Usher, 36, and Miguel, 48, got married in 2015, although they had been dating since 2009. The couple released a joint statement to US Weekly on Tuesday, confirming their separation. “After much thought and consideration we have mutually decided to separate as a couple,” the statement read. “We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. “The enormous amount of love and…

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32 women battle for Kaduna LG chairmanship position

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No fewer than 32 women aspirants across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State have indicated interest in seeking elective office in the May 12 local government poll. Mrs Florence Aya, the President of Women Mentoring and Leadership Initiative (WOMFOI), disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Wednesday. Aya said the women are seeking councillorship and chairmanship positions in the election. She also said some woman had indicated interest to occupy the chairmanship position of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. Aya…

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Institute develops machine for zobo, Kunu drink preparation

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The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), has unveiled an automated machines for Kunu and Zobo drinks to enhance competitiveness and productivity in the food and beverage industry. The Spokesman of FIIRO, Mr Chris Olumuyiwa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the equipment was unveiled during FIIRO’s Day at the ongoing Technology and Innovation Week, 2018, holding in Abuja. Olumuyiwa quoted Prof. Gloria Elemo, the Director-General of FIIRO, as saying “the institute was partnering with an indigenous automation company, Automation and Engineering…

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House of Reps to probe alleged diversion of N2bn, $3.8m from sale of PHCN

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The house of representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged diversion of N2 billion and $3.8 million interests on the proceeds of the sale of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The decision followed the unanimous adoption of a motion by Chukwuka Onyema, a lawmaker from Anambra state, at the plenary on Tuesday. Onyema had said the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 unbundled the PHCN into 18 successor companies. He said the companies were six generation companies, and 12 distribution companies covering the 36 states of the federation…

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Zanu-PF warns Robert Mugabe not to “rock the boat”

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Zimbabwe’s ruling party and its allies have warned former president Robert Mugabe not to “rock the boat”, a day after he was reported to have met with the country’s newest opposition leader. Mugabe has been accused of backing a new party called the National Patriotic Front led by former cabinet minister Ambrose Mutinhiri who visited Mugabe at his home on Sunday. “To us, it’s a bunch of failures trying to come back into politics,” Zanu-PF youth leader Pupurai Togarepi told the private Daily News. Mutinhiri, an ex-soldier and war veteran…

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Deloitte gets go ahead on Oando audit

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked Deloitte can go ahead with the forensic audit of Oando Plc. Abdul Zubair, acting director general of the commission, made this known at a news conference on Tuesday. He said the lawsuits filed by Oando Plc and some of its shareholders to restrain the suit had been vacated. The case began with complaints from Dahiru Mangal, a shareholder in the company. The company was accused of declaring false profits and insider trading, among others after a preliminary investigation by SEC. He said…

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Nigeria to benefit from U.S. $533m charity fund for Africa

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Nigeria will benefit from about 533 million dollars to be released by the United States (U.S.) to some African countries humanitarian assistance. The benefactors are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, as well as countries in the Lake Chad region. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said millions of people were facing life-threatening food insecurity and malnutrition as a result of ongoing conflict or prolonged drought in the countries. Of the newly announced funds, more than $128 million is for affected populations from Nigeria and countries in the Lake Chad…

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White House chief economic adviser Cohn, dumps Trump

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U.S. White House National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn, is set to resign from his post following President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. Cohn departure would increase the number of White House officials who had either been sacked or resigned from the Trump’s administration. Reports say Cohn who opposed Trump’s planned tariffs, hinted the White House about his resignation last week, and reportedly tried getting the president to change course. Cohn who served as President Trump’s chief economic adviser since the beginning of the administration,…

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Africa: A continent without democrats

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The second wave of democratization in Africa, beginning in the 80s, and the gradual establishment of democracy as the new normal in the continent brought much hope and excitement. As we have seen in the recent intervention by the military in Zimbabwe, coup d’etats have become unpopular and unacceptable in the entire continent in deference perhaps to dominant global politics. In the past two decades, there have been many electoral transitions across the continent indicative of a pattern of democratic consolidation. In reality, however, mercenaries of democracy, dictators and a…

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