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VP, Yemi Osinbajo Reveals Nigeria will Spend $410 Billion on Energy Transition

24Aug

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VP, Yemi Osinbajo Reveals Nigeria will Spend $410 Billion on Energy Transition

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo reveals that Nigeria will spend over $410 billion to execute its energy transition plan by 2060. Osinbajo spoke on Wednesday at the global virtual inauguration of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, his statement was revealed by his spokesman, Laolu Akande. See Also: NBA Conference: Shettima Had An Agenda – Omokri The Energy transition plan is devised to repress the crises of energy poverty and climate change in the country. According to him, “For Africa, the problem of energy poverty is as important as our climate ambitions." “Nigeria would need to spend 410 billion dollars above business-as-usual spending to deliver our transition plan by 2060, which translates to about 10 billion dollars per year." “The average 3 billion dollars per year...

Taiwo Awoniyi Vows to Make Nigeria Proud in The Premier League

24Aug

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English Premiership, Nigeria, Sports

Taiwo Awoniyi Vows to Make Nigeria Proud in The Premier League

Nigerian football player, Taiwo Awoniyi believes he can make his country and family proud after scoring his first ever goal for the newly promoted English Club, Nottingham Forest. Taiwo said he believes he can keep performing on the top flight as he acknowledges how popular the premier league is. See Also: Victor Osimhen Scores His 30th Goal for Napoli “I know how much Nigerians love the English Premier League, I know how much they watch the game.” “For me being here, being a player of Nottingham Forest, and also coming from Nigeria, I just want to make myself and my country proud. I believe it, it all boils down to what I do here so if everything goes well I believe a lot of Nigerians will be following." “Of course, I know all my family and my friends are looking forwa...

Brain Drain: FG Convince Health Workers to Remain in Nigeria

23Aug

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Labour, Nigeria

Brain Drain: FG Convince Health Workers to Remain in Nigeria

Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama, assures that measures are set in place by the government to reduce the issue of brain drain in Nigeria, especially in the health sector. The Minister spoke with reporters on Monday as he inaugurated the Orthopedic and Trauma Centre, Molecular Building Complex, Oxygen gas plant, Clinical Training Centre, and Ultra-Modern Theatre at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, Lagos. See Also: Does FG Plan To Proscribe ASUU? He said that the issue of the mass migration of health personnel out of the country was worrisome and problematic. “The greatest challenge facing the sector presently is the doctors and nurses leaving the country”, NAN quoted him saying.” The Minister assured health workers that the government is working to ...

Umar Sadiq Scores His First Goal of the Season in Almeria’s Draw at Elche

23Aug

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Sports

Umar Sadiq Scores His First Goal of the Season in Almeria’s Draw at Elche

Nigerian Forward, Umar Sadiq scored his first Laliga goal of the season for Almeria against Elche as both teams shared points on Monday Night. The Foward featured for Nigeria in the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition. See Also: 2022 U-20 WWC: Why Falconets Crashed Out Against Netherlands – Danjuma In the 23rd minute of the match, Sadiq opened the scoresheet as he put Almeria Ahead in the game but Allex Collado later equalized for Elche in the 30th minute. The game finally ended in a draw leaving Almeria without a win from their two opening matches of the new season. The Spanish club will host Sevilla this coming Saturday. Source: Daily Post

Datti Baba-Ahmed Reveals Why He Parted Ways with Buhari

23Aug

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Nigeria

Datti Baba-Ahmed Reveals Why He Parted Ways with Buhari

The presidential running mate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed has revealed the reason why he ditched President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari and Baba-Ahmed were both members of obsolete Party, The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). Baba-Ahmed was formerly elected through the party to represent Kaduna North Senatorial District in 2011. See Also: IPOB Declares No Interest in Peter Obi or Igbo Presidency He reveals that he left Buhari because he later realised the difference in their ideologies, saying that the President lost his bearings and principles. Baba-Ahmed also states that his party is making advancements in the North and efforts are made to ensure the party wins the presidential election in 2023. Source: Daily Post

IPOB Declares No Interest in Peter Obi or Igbo Presidency

22Aug

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News, Nigeria

IPOB Declares No Interest in Peter Obi or Igbo Presidency

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says its members do not accept the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, or any Igbo Presidency. The group reveals that their goal doesn’t change even if a candidate from the Southeast emerges as President, saying that Nigeria is irredeemable. The spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, says that the Igbo supporters of Peter Obi are not part of its members as the IPOB is not interested in anyone contesting for the presidential Office. See Also: It’s Peter Obi’s Turn, Peter Okoye Tells Dino In a statement he signed, Powerful said: “The Igbo people rallying behind Peter Obi are not IPOB members because IPOB’s goal is the disintegration of the Nigerian enterprise irrespective of whether Peter Obi or anyone else from the ...

Victor Osimhen Scores His 30th Goal for Napoli

22Aug

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Sports

Victor Osimhen Scores His 30th Goal for Napoli

Napoli striker and Nigeria’s National Team player, Victor Osimhen, scored his 30th goal as Napoli trashed Serie A side Monza four goals to nil at the Stadio Maradona Stadium. The Nigerian Striker joined Napoli from French club Lille in 2020 and he has proven to be a formidable player as he bags a total of 30 goals and 10 assists in 63 games for the club. Osimhen netted his 30th goal in yesterday’s Sunday match against Monza as he scored in the 47th minute making the scoreline 2-0 at halftime. See Also: Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles Osimhen praised his teammates for their performance in yesterday’s game, he also praised Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for scoring 2 goals in the match. “It was a great performance, I’m proud o...

Tonto Dikeh Abandons Nollywood, Chooses New Career Path

21Aug

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Movies and Films

Tonto Dikeh Abandons Nollywood, Chooses New Career Path

Celebrity and well-known actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed that she won’t return to Nollywood after the River State Governorship election. The actress recently announced her desire to join politics as she emerged as the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State. See Also: Kizz Daniel Arrested Over Missing His Concert in Tanzania Speaking in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, Tonto reveals she won’t return to acting even if her party fails to win the governorship elections in Rivers State. “I’ve acted in about two films in 10 years, I appreciate that my path started from Nollywood, it is something that I respect, but it’s not something that has been in my life. “So even after the election, it’s not something I’ll return to, b...

Gov Soludo Prohibits the Open Grazing of Cattle in Anambra

21Aug

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Agriculture, News

Gov Soludo Prohibits the Open Grazing of Cattle in Anambra

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has prohibited the movement and open grazing of cattle in all parts of Anambra State. Governor Soludo made the decision with the members of the Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee at the Government House in Awaka, He said the ban was to complement the 2021 anti-open grazing law of the State. He also assured that the newly implemented law would be enforced and effective from September. See Also: Gov Soludo Lauds Peter Obi’s Management Quality Governor Soludo lauded the members of the Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee for their previous efforts, he also added that while the people of Anambra and Herdsmen have lived in harmony, the herdsmen must abide by the law of the state while conducting their business. “Now t...

Medical Doctors Commence Two-week Strike Over Shortage of Staff in Ondo

19Aug

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News, Nigeria

Medical Doctors Commence Two-week Strike Over Shortage of Staff in Ondo

Due to the Shortage of Staff members, medical doctors of the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, Ondo state, under the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) have decided to commence a two-week warning strike. The Association decided to embark on the warning strike shortly after their general meeting was held in the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area. Speaking on the industrial action, the President of the ARD, FMC Owo branch, Dr. Olaopa Olutobi Gideon, said it was unavoidable as doctors were placed under extreme and harsh conditions. See Also: Electricity Workers Suspend Strike He said not only are the Health workers short-staffed but they risk losing more workers due to the bad healthcare system. He noted that no less than 300 resident doctors and health workers used...