Nigerian firm automates garri production

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A Nigerian company, Dalisatech Limited, has produced a machine that  automates garri production, from cassava  peeling to frying into the end product, a popular staple in the country. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the machine was invented  by Dalistech after four years of research. Until now, cassava  had to be peeled manually before being processed by a machine, for mostly manual frying. Part of the garri processing plant NAN reports that Dalisatech garri processing plant however, peels cassava, washes it, grinds it, presses it and fries it into garri.…

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APC Convention: Okorocha’s revenge as Izunaso loses to Ibediro

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Governor Rochas Okorocha got his revenge on Sunday in the political war with his deputy, Eze Madumere, when Chief Emma Ibediro,  Okorocha’s candidate for the All Progressives Congress National Organising Secretary position defeated incumbent Sen. Osita Izunaso. Izunaso was the candidate of Madumere. Ibediro got a total vote of 1,770 to defeat  Izunaso who got 1,459 votes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that APC South-East stakeholders had earlier endorsed Izunaso and two other national officers of the party for re-election. The stakeholders had also been in a running…

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Police confirm 86 killed in Plateau, curfew slammed on 3 LGAs

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The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of 86 people in attacks on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp villages of Gashish District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The command had earlier said that only 11 persons were killed. ASP Terna Tyopev, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the new figure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos. “Sequel to the attack in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi local government area, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie after deploying more personnel…

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Saraki, Dogara to Oshiomhole: Restore unity in APC

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President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has charged new National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole and his National Working Committee (NWC) to work and restore unity in the party. Saraki gave the charge in his remarks at the closing of the party’s National Convention in Abuja on Sunday. He said that as the party looked to the future, the NWC should look back to 2015 and recall how it won against the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The senator noted that some important members of…

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2019: Ex-President Obasanjo under pressure to support Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is under pressure from close friends and political allies to support his erstwhile deputy, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in his presidential bid, according to a report. Those urging Obasanjo to back Atiku believe the former president has genuine intentions for Nigeria. But they are desirous of seeing the end of what they consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s inane government in 2019. To achieve Buhari’s ouster, Obasanjo’s allies believe there is need for him to reconsider his opposition to Atiku’s ambition. According to them, Atiku remains one of the…

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To continue the work we started

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Joined in goodwill by common purpose and noble endeavour, we assemble this day. The doubters who gave APC no chance of existence or of continued survival have gotten their reply in full. Their envious prayers and complaints have been answered in reverse. They wanted to see the end of us and our pursuit of good governance for Nigeria. You should not forget, as I shall never forget, the strong efforts they made to stop us in the courts. There were twelve cases brought trying to stop us from merging, from…

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MacArthur Foundation awards nearly $6.5 million to advance accountability, transparency and reduce corruption in Nigeria

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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced nearly $6.5 million in funding to advance anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. The grants are part of the Foundation’s On Nigeria grantmaking, which seeks to reduce corruption by building an atmosphere of accountability, transparency, and good governance in the country, according to a release issued by the organisation. The grants support nonprofits working to inform and empower communities in the fight against corruption and to promote anti-corruption as a national priority in advance of the 2019 Presidential and Assembly elections. They…

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21 feared killed in suspected herdsmen attack in Adamawa

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No fewer than 21 persons were reported killed, while several others sustained injuries following a raid, Friday night, on Dowayan village in Demsa Local Council of Adamawa State. The attack was carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, residents told newsmen, yesterday, in Yola. The assailants, who have allegedly been unleashing terror on Numan, Demsa and Girei local councils, were said to have struck around 8:00 p.m., burning down villages and destroying property worth millions of naira. The Public Relations Officer, Adamawa State Police Command, Superintendent Othman Abubakar, confirmed the incident,…

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Lukaku ties with Ronaldo in race for World Cup Golden Boot

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Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku is now tied with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo with four goals in the Russia FIFA World Cup tournament, leading all World Cup scorers. Lukaku’s first score of the game came in the 16th minute, putting Belgium up 2-0. The Belgians held a 3-1 edge at halftime, before claiming a 5-2 victory in the Group G clash at Spartak Stadium. Lukaku’s second score was an  absolute masterpiece. Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne fed the ball into midfielder Thomas Meunier at the top of the box to begin…

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Canadian teenager detained for 2 weeks for jogging into U.S.

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United States authorities arrested a Canadian teenager and held her in custody in Tacoma for two weeks after she mistakenly jogged through a beach out of Canada and into the United States. Nineteen year-old Cedella Roman, a student, had spent the day with her mother and sister at White Rock Beach in Canada on May 21, which is an official holiday in Canada in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday, GlobalNews reported. She told her mom and sister she would see them again after she went for a jog. Though a…

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