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Embrace technology to remain relevant – Lagos HoS tells civil servants

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As Public Servants in Lagos State begin this year’s Public Service Week Celebration, the State Head of Service, Olabowale Ademola, has charged them to use this year’s celebration individually and collectively to signpost their transition into the ever expanding role of technology in the workplace in order to continue to remain relevant in the Service. Ademola spoke in Lagos on Thursday at a press conference to outline activities that have been put together to celebrate this year’s Public Service Week. She stressed that public servants must continue to re-tool, re-kit,…

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Biafra: Ohanaeze disowns Kanu, IPOB

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An apex Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Thursday disowned the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and his movement, saying that statements credited to him were not only provocative but misleading and unproductive. Speaking in Awka on Thursday, the President-General of Ohanaeze, Chief John Nnia Nwodo announced the disinheritance of the group at the plenary session of Anambra State House of Assembly, Awka. Nwodo regretted the call by IPOB for a boycott of Anambra State Governorship election in November, saying that Kanu had breached the undertaking…

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Okowa proceeds on leave, Deputy to act as Governor

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Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has proceeded on a 15-day leave as part of his annual vacation. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, on Thursday in Asaba said: “In line with the provisions of Section 190 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, the Governor has written to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly intimating the House of his intention to proceed on his annual leave. The letter also stated that the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro will act as Governor during the…

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6 don’ts of social media for your business

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With growing access to the internet, social media now represents an indispensable channel for businesses to promote their brand, connect with customers, cultivate sales leads and deepen their reach.  Considering the increasing utility of the smartphone and other mobile devices, research indicates that up to 80 percent of your target market are actively engaged and reachable on online channels, including social media. The foregoing justifies the need for business owners to pay closer attention to social media, ensuring it is used optimally to achieve marketing objectives. The key to achieving…

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Ronaldo shows off his twin baby boys

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Cristiano Ronaldo will be missing  in action on Sunday in Portugal’s third-place match at the 2017 Confederations Cup. Instead, he will be in the United States west coast,  playing nanny, changing the nappies and singing lullabies for his twin baby sons delivered by a surrogate mum a month ago. Ronaldo, 32, was released from Portugal’s squad late Wednesday after their defeat on penalty kicks to Chile in the Confed Cup semifinals in Russia. It is not clear whether Ronaldo travelled to the US Wednesday night. But pointers that he may…

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Osinbajo appoints 14 INEC RECs

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The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has approved the appointment of 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Director of Press, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Bolaji Adebiyi, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. While 13 of the new appointees were on their first term, Hussaini Halilu Pai of the FCT was re-appointed. The new appointees are: Prof. Godwill Obioma (Abia), James Lorliam Apam (Benue), Dr. Nwachukwu Orji (Ebonyi), Dr. Iloh Joseph Valentine…

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Don’t drag Jonathan into your ‘Directionless’ agitation, Bayelsa kinsmen blast Nnamdi Kanu

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The Ogbia Brotherhood Youth Council (OBYC), has warned Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, against disrespecting former president Goodluck Jonathan. The kinsmen were reacting to comments credited to the IPOB leader, who described former Jonathan as a weak and incompetent leader, adding that his wife Patience, would have done better as President. In a statement signed by Dr. Laguo Gilbert, the National President of OBYC, the kinsmen told Kanu that addressing the former president in such a denigrating manner will not help his struggle for Biafra.…

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Chile edge Ronaldo’s Portugal for final

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Chile are through to the finals of the Confederations Cup,  edging out Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal in the first semi-final in Kazan Russia. The South Americans won in a shootout in which the Chilean keeper was the hero, stopping three of the kicks. The Chileans however had no problem beating the Portugal keeper. It was a difficult match, European champions versus South American champions. Each team gave a true account of why they were playing the semi-Finals in Kazan. At the end of 120minutes  both sides were all square. The winner…

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Cholera kills 60 in South Sudan

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No fewer than 60 people have been killed by cholera in South Sudan’s Namurunynag State in Eastern Equatoria in one month. The local Governor, Mr. Louse Lobong Lojore, said the death toll could be higher as some occurred in remote locations and went unrecorded. He said that the first case was reported early last month, and many more were still being reported in several parts of the state. “Of course, these are cases that we were able to reach but there are some in very remote areas where we are…

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2 billion people now use Facebook

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Facebook active users have reached two billion monthly, the social platform giant announced on Tuesday. The milestone was reached as founder Mark Zuckerberg highlighted his new mission — not just connecting people, but helping them find common ground. “As of this morning, the Facebook community is now officially 2 billion people!” Zuckerberg wrote in a post marking the milestone. “We’re making progress connecting the world, and now let’s bring the world closer together,” he wrote. “It’s an honor to be on this journey with you.” Facebook’s announcement came as it works…

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