Month: April 2018

Winnie Mandela: Celebration of a life of struggle, sacrifice and service

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The world woke up on Monday, April 2, 2018 to the news of the passing of one of Africa’s greatest freedom icons and heroine of democratic emancipation – Comrade Winnie Madikizela Mandela. The demise of Winnie Madikizela Mandela brings to a sad but glorious end, another chapter of the anti-apartheid struggle. The outpouring of grief that has gripped millions of people in South Africa and other parts of the world eloquently testifies to the worthy contributions of the one that many South Africans love to call “Mama.” The Nigeria Labour…

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Israel pulls fighter jets from Alaska drill amid tensions with Iran

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The Israel Air Force has decided to scale back its participation in the Red Flag exercise amid increasing tensions on Israel’s northern border. “In light of the situational assessment by the air force it was decided to adjust the planes’ participation in the exercise,” a statement by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said, adding that “Israel’s first participation in the Red Flag exercise in Alaska will take place as planned.” According to a statement by air force public affairs officer Kitsana Dounglomchan, Israel’s air force decided not to send F-15 fighter…

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Construction coy deploys robots to Japan building sites

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This is not the best of times for construction workers in Japan but it is certainly a technology breakthrough, as Major Construction Company Shimizu Corporation has developed robots that can weld and lift materials at building sites. Known as Robo-Welder and Robo-Buddy, the robots can also bolt or fasten building materials. The company on Monday demonstrated robots that can pick up a pile of boards and take them to an elevator. It says the robots with twisting mechanical arms, will be deployed at construction sites later this year, though because…

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Saint’s Day: Pope to buy 3,000 ice creams for homeless

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Pope Francis will celebrate his Saint’s Day, buying 3,000 ice creams for the homeless and other poor people, the Vatican said on Monday. In the Catholic calendar, April 23 marks St George’s Day. The Pope was born in Argentina more than 81 years ago as Jorge (George) Mario Bergoglio. To mark the occasion, the Office of Papal Charities would distribute the ice creams in Rome’s soup kitchens and dormitories, largely run by the Catholic charity Caritas, a statement said. Italy is basking in the unusually warm weather for the season,…

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People’s Progressive Parliament visits Amos Itihwe

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By Gradeone Henry People’s Progressive Parliament (PPP) visited the commissioner representing Ughelli South, Udu and Warri South in the board of DESOPADEC, Sir (Chief) Dr., Amos Itihwe weekend in Otovwodo, Ughelli, Delta State. The group who met the commissioner in support of his aspiration to represent Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu constituency in the Federal House of Representative in 2019. PPP is a not a political party but a political pressure group whose aim is to work with politicians/individuals with track records and done tremendously well in the past.…

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Buhari’s 2019 bid and matters arising

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The country is gearing itself up for the General Elections in February next year and with President Muhammadu Buhari announcing that he will bid for the governing Party, APC’s ticket to run for a second term, all hell has been let loose by the chaotic, ill-prepared opposition camp. A joke on WhatsApp last week was about the abuse and insults heaped on Muhammadu Buhari, attacking him for everything wrong with the country but failing to answer an important question: who do you have that is better? In democracies around the…

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Iran bans bitcoin, cryptocurrencies

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Iran banned the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by banks and financial institutions on Monday amid ongoing debate over how best to regulate the technology. “The use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in all the country’s monetary and financial centres was banned,” the central bank said in a statement overnight. It said the government’s money-laundering committee had taken the decision in late December and it was now being put into effect. The ban came because “all cryptocurrencies have the capacity to be turned into a means for money-laundering and…

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Salah crowned PFA player of the year

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Egypt and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was crowned the Premier League’s Players’ Player of the Year on Sunday, with his incredible 41-goal debut season. He beat out strong competition from Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne. “It’s a big honour. I’ve worked hard and I’m very happy to win it,” Salah said at the ceremony on Sunday evening. Salah matched a Premier League record tally for a single season by scoring his 31st league goal of the campaign in a 2-2 draw at West Brom on Saturday. “You’re comparing your name with…

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Diaspora Nigerians send $22 billion home

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Diaspora Nigerians wired $22 billion home in 2017, an African record and the fifth largest remittance by immigrants, according to the World Bank. Egypt received $20 billion from its  citizens abroad, according to figures published by the bank today. The World Bank said payments  from immigrants back to their home countries rebounded to reach a new record in 2017 but the costs of transferring funds also increased. The stronger-than-expected recovery in remittances — payments that are key to supporting the economies of many poor countries — was driven by growth…

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Miracle emerges winner of BBNaija, gets N25m

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Nigeria’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ended on Sunday with Miracle, one of the 20 housemates winning the grand prize. The show started on January 28. 23-year-old Miracle will go home with N25 million. The five finalists are Miracle, Cee-C, Tobi, Alex and Nina Find below the percentage scores by each of the contestants. BBNaija: The last five contestants Miracle, has been a lucky one in the contest as he won many of awards put up. He emerged winner of the BigBrotherNaija (Double Wahala) final wager challenge.…

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