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Enugu teachers seek 65 years retirement age
The Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), Enugu state Wing, has called for the extension of teachers retirement age in the state from 60 years to 65 years. The association’s Chairman, Mr Chilotanwa Okoli, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Friday that the state government should also review
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Former South African president Jacob Zuma loses appeal
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has edged closer to coming to trial for corruption after a High Court dismissed an appeal on Friday. Zuma, who is facing numerous corruption charges, was meant to stand trial on Oct. 15, but his lawyers appealed the decision. The High Court in Pietermaritzburg, in Zuma’s eastern home province
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Over 17, 000 Nigerians died of HIV/AIDS in 2018 — UNICEF Report
Fred Ezeh, Abuja Latest report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Global snapshot on children, HIV/ AIDS, released by UNICEF ahead of 2019 World AIDS Day, indicated that over 17, 000 Nigerian children and adolescents (47 daily) died of AIDS-related causes in 2018. The report linked the high number of death to poor access
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‘No woman should ever suffer my mother’s fate’ – Courage, Late Abuh‘s daughter
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Mrs. Courage Tsavashima, the first daughter of the late Mrs. Salome Abuh, Woman Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Wada/Aro campaign council, killed after the gubernatorial election in Kogi State, has said no woman must ever suffer her mother’s fate. Tsavashima, who alongside her siblings and the granddaughter of late
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Enugu government establishes health insurance scheme
Enugu state government has established a health insurance scheme to widen the scope of healthcare coverage to the generality of residents of the state. The Executive Secretary of the State Agency for University Healthcare Coverage, Dr. Edith Okolo, disclosed this on Friday at a one-day stakeholders’ meeting in Enugu. Okolo said that the essence of
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Appeal Court victory a validation of people’s will -Gov. Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has described his victory at the Appeal Court as validation of the will of the people. Lalong in a statement on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Simon Macham said that the affirmation of his victory was yet another collective victory for the entire people of
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Mali: French army helicopters that crashed were not under IS fire
The French army said on Friday that two of its helicopters that crashed in Mali within the week had not been under fire from Islamic State jihadists, contradicting a statement from the militants. A day earlier, Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) said that the helicopters collided after one of them retreated under fire
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UNICEF to introduce ‘Child Community Initiative’ in 15 states – Official
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF), said on Friday it had concluded arrangements to introduce a new programme, known as the ‘Child Funding Community Initiative’ in 15 states of the federation. Mr Bhanu Pathak, UNICEF Chief of Field Office in Bauchi, disclosed this at the global agency’s ongoing 2019 End of Year Review Meeting
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Kenya to lift drone ban in 2020
Gilbert Kibe, the Director-General of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said on Friday that Kenya planned to lift a ban on drones in 2020. Kibe said in Nairobi that unmanned aerial vehicles were prohibited in March after parliament annulled regulations that were meant to legalise them. “We are close to completing the draft regulations which
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Breaking! Appeal Court affirms Gov Mohammed’s victory
PAUL OMOKUVIE BAUCHI The Appeal Court sitting in Jos on Friday upheld the election and return of Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir as the duly elected Governor of Bauchi State as declared by the Inependent National Election Commission, INEC in the last general election. While delivering its judgement on Friday, the five-man panel dismissed all the
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EPL: Labouring Liverpool, City head into crucial month
Premier League leaders Liverpool and champions Manchester City are heading into an intense month of fixtures with neither looking close to their best. Liverpool laboured to a 1-1 draw with Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, lacking the intensity and attacking potency that has been at the heart of their success under manager Jurgen
We’ve no moral right to sponsor hate speech bill, says APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State and a former Commissioner for Information, Mr. Jonathan Tsado Vatsa has said that the ruling party has no moral right to sponsor the hate speech bill or any law for that matter that seek to gag the press. Speaking at the Social Media Summit
Activists storm PDP National Secretariat, demand action on detained citizens
Activists have just stormed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Abuja armed with a petition to the National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus against the governors of Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom states to demand action on the detained journalist Agba Jalingo and a banker, Micheal Itok respectively. The group said that PDP, as the
JUST IN: Appeal Court affirms Lalong’s victory
The Court of Appeal, Jos Division on Friday affirmed the victory of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State after dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Senator Jeremiah Useni, challenging his victory at the poll during the 2019 general election. The appellate court upheld the judgement of the Election Tribunal
Arsenal sack Unai Emery after 18 months in charge
Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager after 18 months in charge. The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three Europa Leagues with Sevilla, was appointed Gunners boss in May 2018, succeeding Arsene Wenger, reports the BBC. He is to be replaced on a temporary basis by
FIFA announce plans to raise $1bn to help develop African football
Football’s world governing body has announced plans to raise $1 billion dollars to build at least one stadium meeting FIFA standards in each African country. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was talking in Lubumbashi during the 80th anniversary celebrations of DR Congo side TP Mazembe. He insisted that FIFA wants African football to shine and will
UNICEF: More than 47 Nigerian children, adolescents die daily from AIDS-related causes
In Nigeria, more than 47 children and adolescents died every day from AIDS-related causes in 2018, according to a global snapshot on children, HIV and AIDS released by UNICEF in advance of World AIDS Day. Low access to antiretroviral treatment and limited prevention efforts are the leading causes for these deaths, with only 54 per
Wilfred Ndidi’s best ball winning midfielder in EPL, says teammate
James Maddison believes his Leicester City teammate Wilfred Ndidi is the best defensive midfielder in the English Premier League. Ndidi has enjoyed a fine season with the Foxes and has scored two goals in 12 league appearances. He has earned rave reviews from manager Brendan Rodgers and his teammates. “I think he’s the best in
Chelsea ball boy: ‘Jose made my life’
The ball boy who propelled Tottenham’s crucial equaliser against Olympiakos in the Champions League on Tuesday says Jose Mourinho’s gesture has “made his life”. A piece of quick thinking by 15-year-old Callum Hynes, from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, allowed Serge Aurier to take a swift throw-in which led to Harry Kane’s equalising goal during Spurs’ 4-2 win
Report: Arsenal line up Freddie Ljungberg as Unai Emery’s replacement
Arsenal are lining up Freddie Ljungberg as a replacement for Unai Emery, according to reports. The Gunners’ 2-1 defeat at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday evening could finally be the tipping point for the club’s hierarchy, who are set to meet on Friday to resolve Emery’s future. Arsenal have now
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