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Ondo Guber: PDP Candidate Drums Up Support, Visits Former Governor Mimiko

5Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Ondo Guber: PDP Candidate Drums Up Support, Visits Former Governor Mimiko

Flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the October 10, 2020 Ondo State gubernatorial election, Eyitayo Jegede, has visited the residence of his former boss, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. Jegeded was reported to have visited the former governor’s residence in Ondo town around 8pm yesterday in company of some PDP stalwarts. The pair had not enjoyed the best of friendships after the 2016 governorship election which Jegede contested under the umbrella of the PDP but lost to the incumbent state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Political watchers have been anticipating the visit of the PDP candidate to his former principal who appointed him to the positions of Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Jegede described the visit as private one, though some observers saw it...

Africa, World Risk ‘Generational Catastrophe’ on Education, UN cautions

4Aug

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Africa, African Development, Covid-19, Economy, Education, Employment, Finance, Interview, Life, News, Press Statement, Safety, Science, United Nations, Youths

Africa, World Risk ‘Generational Catastrophe’ on Education, UN cautions

The United Nations (UN) cautions that Africa and the rest of the world could witness a “generational catastrophe” due to the closure of schools around the world amid the COVID-19 scare. This was disclosed by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a communique. Reports suggest as at mid-July, at least 160 countries had closed their schools keeping more than 1 billion students at home while at least 40 million children have missed out on pre-school. Guterres said ensuring the safe return of students to classroom must be a “top priority”. “Now we face a generational catastrophe that could waste untold human potential, undermine decades of progress, and exacerbate entrenched inequalities,” said Guterres as he launched a U.N. “Save our Future” campaign. He further stated that, “...

Oshiomhole Attributes Losing APC Chairmanship to Brawl With Bigwigs, Fires Shots at Obaseki

4Aug

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Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Oshiomhole Attributes Losing APC Chairmanship to Brawl With Bigwigs, Fires Shots at Obaseki

His woes were self-inflicted, governor retorts Adams Oshiomhole the ousted National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has said he stepped on toes of party bigwigs, who in retaliation masterminded his removal. He disclosed this during an interview on Monday with Arise news channel, Morning Show. The immediate past Chairman of the APC said he does not regret his actions as the APC national chairman, adding that he would oppose same forces that orchestrated his removal if given a second chance. He was ousted on June 16 after verdict delivered by a Court of Appeal upheld the verdict of an Abuja High Court that validated his suspension by his ward in Edo State. Oshiomhole’s removal paved the way for leadership tussle in the APC thar witnessed the emergen...

3Aug

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Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, South Africa

Shoprite Commences Process to Shut down Operation in Nigeria

South Africa’s grocery retail giant, ShopRite, plans to discontinue its operation in Nigeria. Shoprite first made its way to Nigerian market in Lagos in December 2005. On Monday morning, the firm said in a trading update filed at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange that it plans to stop operations in Nigeria. International supermarkets (excluding Nigeria) contributed 11.6 per cent to group sales and reported 1.4 per cent decline in sales from 2018. 78 percent of overall sales was contributed by South African operations and accounted for 8.7 percent increase for the year. The company said it had received offers from investors seeking to take over its Nigerian operations. It said it was deliberating a total sale of its operations or selling a majority stake to Nigerian subsidia...

APC Extends Olive Branch to Atiku, Saraki, Others after Dogara, Gemade’s Return

3Aug

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African Development, Economy, Employment, Finance, Interview, Legislature, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

APC Extends Olive Branch to Atiku, Saraki, Others after Dogara, Gemade’s Return

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has beckoned to aggrieved bigwigs who left the party to return to its fold in the spirit of reconciliation. The ruling party extended an invitation to heavyweights such as former vice president and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 election, Atiku Abubakar, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former senate president Bukola Saraki and others who left the party ahead of the 2019 election till date. The party made the call after the return of Senator Barnabas Gemade of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the party at the weekend. Ealier, immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara decamped to the party after moving to PDP to contest 2019 election. APC said the return of the d...

PDP Seeks to Avert Defection of Ondo Deputy Governor to ZLP

3Aug

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African Development, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

PDP Seeks to Avert Defection of Ondo Deputy Governor to ZLP

Pressure mounts on Jegede to adopt him as running mate for governorship poll There is a cloud of uncertainty in Ondo State over reports that Agboola Ajayi, the state’s Deputy Governor has joined the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) to form a third force ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election. Posters that the deputy governor had dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to vie for the governorship position under the ZLP have been rife in the public and media landscape. However, Guardian reports the leadership of the PDP through the National Working Committee (NWC) have moved to avert Ajayi’s defection by attempting to impose him as the running mate of the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede. Ondo State PDP Director of Media and Publicity, Mr...

Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker Extends Gunners Contract

2Aug

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African Development, Finance, Gabon, Interview, News, Sports

Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker Extends Gunners Contract

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has lauded the contribution of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the gunners FA cup final triumph against Chelsea at Wembley. The 31-year-old forward scored both goals as Arsenal came from behind to clinch a 2-1 victory in the final on Saturday, to win their first 14th FA cup. “Big games require big moments from big players, and he’s delivered that in the semi-final and he’s done it again in the final,” Arsenal.com quotes Arteta. “That’s why you ask about those players. Some were questioning that he couldn’t do it in big games. There we go. He was a big, big part of delivering this trophy. He’s done it and we are so proud to have a player like him in our squad.” The prolific talisman has been linked with a host of clubs in Europe due to...

Lagos State Government Shuts Down Eti-Osa COVID-19 Isolation Centre as COVID-19 cases reduce

2Aug

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African Development, Covid-19, Economy, Finance, Interview, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Science

Lagos State Government Shuts Down Eti-Osa COVID-19 Isolation Centre as COVID-19 cases reduce

The Lagos State Government has closed the Eti-Osa coronavirus patients’ isolation centre. This was announced by Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 17th update on the management of the coronavirus in the state. The governor while reporting progress in curbing the diseas said the Agidingbi Isolation Centre would also be shut down and patients relocated to a large capacity centre – Indo-Centre in Anthony area, which would soon commence operation. He said, “Over the last four, five months, we have built an excess capacity centre, but that is only the way to go, you cannot over-prepare. “We have got to a stage where we need to balance the economics of this and which of these facilities do we need to keep running. “Some of them now are having less than 20 per cent...

2023 Presidency: Mamma Daura Expressed his Personal Opinion- Presidency

2Aug

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African Development, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

2023 Presidency: Mamma Daura Expressed his Personal Opinion- Presidency

Garba Shehu, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has said the comment credited to Mamman Daura, Buhari’s nephew does not represent the position of the President. Shehu disclosed this in a statement on Saturday titled “Malam Mamman’s views are his own, and he has said so -Presidency” Recall that Daura had in an interview with BBC Hausa Service monitored in Abuja said zoning should be jettisoned for the 2023 presidency, rather emphasis should be placed on competence. Reacting to the statement, Shehu said as stated by Daura, his view represents his personal opinion and not that of the President, Mahammadu Buhari or his regime. The statement read, “We have received numerous requests for comments on the interview granted by Malam Mamman D...

Napoli Completes Club Record €50m Deal for Nigerian Striker Osimhen from Lille

1Aug

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African Development, Employment, Finance, News, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Napoli Completes Club Record €50m Deal for Nigerian Striker Osimhen from Lille

Napoli has completed the club record signing of Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen from Ligue 1 side, Lille. Osimhen who bagged 18 goals in 38 appearanced for Lille in the just concluded 2019-20 season joins Napoli for a club record €50 million (£45m/$59m) fee. Speculations had linked the forward with several top European clubs after his topnotch form in front of goal, including scoring against Premiere league clubs Arsenal and Liverpool but Osimhen has opted for the Serie A side. Osimhen has scored four goals in 10 appearances for the super Eagles of Nigeria. He first moved to Europe in 2017 with Wolfsburg in German Bundesliga, before joining Charleroi in Belgium on a initial loan deal which was later made permanent. He was prolific in Belgium as he scored an impressive 36 goals...