Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 28th November 2019
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Thursday 28th November 2019 .
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Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists may backfire, Mexico, experts warn
Mexico on Wednesday rejected “interventionism” after U.S. President Donald Trump said he will designate the Latin American nation’s cartels as terrorist organizations, while a former U.S. official warned of unintended outcomes from such a move.
Designating groups as foreign terrorist organizations is aimed at disrupting their finances through the imposition of U.S. sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, on them and individuals and entities that support them.
Trump said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that Mexico’s cartels “will” be designated.
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LAUTECH: Makinde seeks sole ownership to forestall lingering crises
***says Oyo can run institution
By Adeola Badru
As a measure of proffering lasting solution to the lingering crises rocking the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde of the state has sought for sole ownership of the institution, just as he inaugurated a five-man committee to help actualise the plans.
The committee named: “Oyo State Negotiation Committee on LAUTECH Ownership and Other Related Issues” was inaugurated at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.
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Hate Speech Bill: Understanding the looming danger
A Private member’s Bill for an Act to provide for the Prohibition of Hate Speech and for other Related Matters presently pending in the Senate, has for a while, stirred the hornet’s nest.
Continue reading Hate Speech Bill: Understanding the looming danger at Vanguard News.
China warns U.S. of consequences for HK law as police enter ruined university
China warned the United States on Thursday it would take “firm countermeasures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law congressional legislation which supported the protesters despite angry objections from Beijing, with which he is seeking a deal to end a damaging trade war.
The legislation requires the State Department to certify, at least annually, that Hong Kong is autonomous enough to justify favorable U.S.
Continue reading China warns U.S. of consequences for HK law as police enter ruined university at Vanguard News.
What AI Prisoner of Conscience recognition means for Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo
Last week, Amnesty International declared human rights defenders Omoyele Sowore, Olawale Bakare and Agba Jalingo prisoners of conscience, following their ongoing arbitrary detention and unfair trials solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression.
Continue reading What AI Prisoner of Conscience recognition means for Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo at Vanguard News.
Security flop in Bayelsa, Kogi polls
AFTER the brief burst of optimism for the future of Nigeria’s democracy which trailed the 2015 general elections the sense of gloom seems to have returned.
Continue reading Security flop in Bayelsa, Kogi polls at Vanguard News.
Border closures: It’s wrong to force feed Nigerians with local foods
THE media have recently been reporting a huge surge in demand for locally produced rice. Nigerians are turning in droves to local rice. That’s a great news. It suggests that Nigerians are finally boycotting foreign foods in favour of those produced at home. Except that it’s not such a great news, after all. Why? Well, because Nigerians are in no position to make any voluntary choice. Instead of intentionality and voluntariness, there is coercion. The recent border closures have forced Nigerians to turn to local rice. As one rice farmer puts it, “the border closure has compelled Nigerians who generally have a high preference for foreign varieties to shift to local brands”.
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The donkeys are winning
AT last some relief seemed to be coming the way of our decimated and beleaguered donkeys. I am heartened by the launch of a world report by Donkey Sanctuary, a UK based NGO that is involved in transforming the quality of life for donkeys world-wide.
Continue reading The donkeys are winning at Vanguard News.
Court issues bench warrant against Sen. Ewhrudjakpo
A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo over alleged failure to appear before it.
Ewhrudjakpo, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial Zone failed to appear in court after the court summoned him over a pre-election suit filed against him by Mr Benjamin Youdiowei, Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa.
The plaintiff alleged that Ewhrudjakpo presented a forged NYSC Exemption Certificate with code No: 139708 dated Feb.
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Jumia partners Facebook on SMEs for women
As part of efforts to empower more women in Nigeria especially entrepreneurs, a leadership online business, Jumia partnered Facebook to empower Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs by offering them free master class on business growth accelerators, effective customer engagement strategy, and how to advertise their businesses and ultimately grow their businesses.
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