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Women’s Day: We won’t encourage gender stereotypes – Kwara Speaker
Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Salihu Yakubu Danladi, has declared that women deserve to be celebrated for the significant roles they play in family formation and nation-building. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday by his Special Assistant Media, Ibrahim Sheriff, Danladi said: “I join the world in celebrating
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Int’l Women’s Day: Foundation pushes for gender equality
Fred Itua, Abuja An Abuja-based NGO, Helpline Foundation for the Needy, has identified the involvement of women leaders in mediation and peace processes as a panacea to lasting peace and sustainability. The group said that until women are genuinely engaged in all spheres of decisionmaking, peace will continue to elude the global community, stressing that
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New united spirit puts PDP in good stead for future elections – Diri
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has said the new spirit of unity and consensus building in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has put the party in good stead to win future elections in the state. He said the PDP which can boast of its presence and structures in the 105 wards
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IWD: Women in Parliament demand more women in elective, appointive positions
Women in Parliament (WIP) Committee of the National Assembly on Sunday called for inclusion of more women in elective and appointive positions in the country. In a communique after its one-day retreat for female legislators in Lagos, the group frowned at the decline in the number of women in appointive positions in the country. WIP
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Present your blueprint for restructuring, Yakasai challenges agitators
Desmond Mgboh, Kano The late Col Gideon Orkar’s military coup which attempted to expel the North-West and North-East geo-political zones from Nigeria was part of a grand scheme by the agitators of restructuring Nigeria, says elder statesman and politician Tanko Yakasai. He made the observation at a lecture delivered in Abuja to the Igbo Leadership
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COVID-19: Bayelsa Govt deploys health workers on surveillance
Bayelsa Government has deployed health workers across the eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state for surveillance over possible coronavirus outbreak, especially in Brass, where an Italian firm operate. Dr Yerinbuluemi Stowe, Director of Public Health, in the state Ministry of Health, stated this while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Yenogoa,
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Niger: Emir suspends councillors for harbouring Fulani herdsmen
John Adams, Minna The Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro, has approved the immediate suspension of some senior councillors of the Emirate following allegations of their harbouring and aiding the movement of hostile Fulani herdsmen into the Emirate contrary to the directives of the Emir and the Niger State Government. The
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FRSC reacts to alleged arrest of vehicle conveying pregnant woman in labour
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reacted to the alleged arrest of vehicle conveying a pregnant woman in labour in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Bisi Kazeem, expressed the corps position in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. NAN
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Using 12.5Kg cylinder as camp gas highly dangerous – SON
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has advised Nigerians against using 12.5 cylinder as camp gas, describing the practice as highly dangerous. The Coordinator of the organisation in Plateau, Mr Musa George, gave the advice during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Sunday. George said the act of mounting burners
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KUST Wudil settles ASUU demands, averts industrial action
Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State University of Science and Technology (KUST) Wudil has settled four of the key demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU) of the university. The Union had recently threatened to embark on industrial action following negligence in funding issues. A press statement signed by Sa’idu Abdullahi Nayaya, the Deputy
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Gov Emmanuel lauds smooth conduct of PDP Ward Congress in A’Ibom
Governor Udom Emmanuel has expressed satisfaction over the massive turnout and smooth conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party ward congress across the 329 wards in Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday. Speaking while observing the exercise on his ward, Awa Ward 1, held at Qua Iboe Church Primary School Awa, Onna Local Government Area, Governor Emmanuel lauded party faithful for their response and peaceful conduct throughout the exercise. “The congress is very peaceful across the wards and we observe a large turnout at the party congress which is an obvious statement…
Ortom donates 36-seater bus, N10m to Lobi Stars
From Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has donated a 36-seater coaster bus and N10 million cash to Lobi Stars FC.The new bus replaces the one that was burnt to ashes when the team was returning from a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) game in Ilorin, Kwara State.The governor also announced that the N10 million is to enable those whose wares were burnt to replace them.Governor Ortom while assuring the management and players of the football club that his administration will continue to support the team to win…
MMV, LSTM collaborate to fill data gap in use of antimalarials during pregnancy
Appolonia Adeyemi The Swiss-based Product Development Partnership, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have announced a collaboration to establish a pregnancy registry in malaria-endemic countries in Africa to help fill the data gap in the use of antimalarial medicines during pregnancy.The two organisations disclosed this in a statement issued from Geneva and Liverpool, to coincide with the International Women’s Day (IWD), which is marked globally on March 8.According to the statement, the registry will be supported by MMV donors including a grant received…
Daniel Craig insists ‘No Time To Die’ will be his final Bond
After reports emerged Daniel Craig may stay on to play James Bond one more time following ‘No Time To Die’, the actor has insisted this will be his final spin playing the 007 spy.Last week it emerged Daniel may not be done with the character, despite previously confirming the next chapter in the Bond franchise, the 25th, would be his final.Now the star has poured cold water on the idea he may portray the suave, suited and booted, beloved character once more – just days after it was announced the release of the Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed film…
Reports: FBI employee diagnosed with coronavirus
An FBI employee at a small satellite office in San Francisco has tested positive for coronavirus, multiple reports said Friday.FBI officials said that the agency has notified every person known to have come in contact with the infected employee about possible exposure, KTVU reported.The other employees who work in the office have been sent home until further notice, outlets reported.The FBI took “preemptive measures” in February to help contain the deadly virus — ordering $40,000 of masks and hand sanitizer for use across the country in case the outbreak were to become a…
No handshakes in EPL but Klopp fist-pumping again after win
No handshakes were allowed but Anfield saw plenty of fist pumps from Jürgen Klopp.The trademark celebration was back, and repeatedly, with added gusto. Such exuberance might seem surprising for the manager of a Liverpool side now 25 points in front at the top of the Premier League.But when the pursuit of an invincible league season was so unexpectedly ended with its first loss, at Watford last Saturday, before being knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea, Klopp had good reason to be relieved, reports The Associated Press.Especially when Liverpool…
No handshakes in EPL but Klopp fist-pumping again after win
No handshakes were allowed but Anfield saw plenty of fist pumps from Jürgen Klopp.The trademark celebration was back, and repeatedly, with added gusto. Such exuberance might seem surprising for the manager of a Liverpool side now 25 points in front at the top of the Premier League.But when the pursuit of an invincible league season was so unexpectedly ended with its first loss, at Watford last Saturday, before being knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea, Klopp had good reason to be relieved, reports The Associated Press.Especially when Liverpool…
Boca pip River to Argentine title with late Tevez screamer
A dramatic late goal from Carlos Tevez gave Boca Juniors the Argentine league title on Saturday, as the Buenos Aires club overcame Gimnasia 1-0 to pip their arch rivals River Plate on an breathtaking last day of the season.River led the Superliga from Boca by a point going into their final round of games and could have guaranteed the title with a victory.However, they could only scrape a 1-1 draw away at Atletico Tucuman, reports The Associated Press.At the same time, Boca needed to win at home to Gimnasia…
Israel Adesanya outpoints Yoel Romero to retain UFC title
*Makes $.5m from fight Yoel Romero started Saturday night’s fight against Israel Adesanya standing completely motionless, covering his face with his hands in a shell-like guard. Things didn’t get any less weird as the fight wore on.In one of the least active and most bizarre title fights in UFC history, Adesanya successfully defended his middleweight title against Romero via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 248 at T-Mobile Arena, reports ESPN.The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46.“I did what I had to do and picked him apart,” Adesanya said. “The…
Nigerian tests positive for coronavirus in Washington
Mayor of Washington D.C. Muriel Bowser has said a Nigerian who passed through the US capital city has tested positive for coronavirus in the neighbouring state of Maryland.She announced this at a news conference on Saturday night.She said the Nigerian had visited Washington D.C. and tested positive later in Maryland. All his contacts are being traced in the city.Bowser had earlier announced that a man in his 50s has tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first presumptively confirmed case in the US capital.She said the man started exhibiting symptoms of…
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