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AfDB Election: Adesina Re-Elected as President

27Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Breaking News, Finance, News, Nigeria

AfDB Election: Adesina Re-Elected as President

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina has been re-elected for a second tenure. He was re-elected by the Board of Governors of the Bank at the ongoing AfDB’s virtual annual meeting in Abuja on Thursday. It was disclosed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Media, Lauretta Onochie on Twitter. Onochie wrote, “Our very own Akinwumi Akin Adesina has been reaffirmed as the President of the African Development Bank. “Thank you to our supportive President @MBuhari who mobilized support for our own Adesina and why not! Adesina has been proven to be above boards.” Recall that Adesina was recently cleared of misconduct by an Independent Review Committee set up to probe his administration after a complaint by the United States.

Egbo led KF Tirana’s Champions League Dreams Dashed by Red Star Belgrade Defeat

27Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Egbo led KF Tirana’s Champions League Dreams Dashed by Red Star Belgrade Defeat

KF Tirana’s hopes of playing in the UEFA Champions League group stage suffered a blow after their defeat by Red Star Belgrade in the qualifying stage. Their Nigerian gaffer, Ndubuisi Egbo had hoped to be the first African coach to manage a game in the Champions League finals. They lost 1-0 to Serbian opposition, Red Star Belgrade in the second round of qualifiers for the elite competition. Though FK Tirana had started the game on the stronger foot but they could not convert their chances against the better experienced side who recovered from a slow start to clinch the win. The tie was decided by Tomane’s 62nd minute strike for Red Star Belgrade which put to bed FK Tirana’s fantastic run of games. Earlier in the qualifiers, Egbo’s side beat Georgian side Dinamo Tbilisi 2-0 in...

A third of Africa’s Children Missed Virtual Learning, says UNICEF

27Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, African Development, Covid-19, Education, News

A third of Africa’s Children Missed Virtual Learning, says UNICEF

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said the COVID-19 induced school closure has created a global education emergency occasioned by the inability of a third of children to access virtual leaning. UNICEF said about 1.5 billion children could not access learning at the peak of lockdowns intended to ameliorate the spread of coronavirus. Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director said, “For at least 463 million children whose schools closed due to COVID-19, there was no such a thing as remote learning. “The sheer number of children whose education was completely disrupted for months on end is a global education emergency,” she said in a statement. “The repercussions could be felt in economies and societies for decades to come.” According to the report released on Wednesday, ...

Uwaila Rape: Police Parade Suspected Killers of UNIBEN Student in a Church

27Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Security

Uwaila Rape: Police Parade Suspected Killers of UNIBEN Student in a Church

The police in Edo State on Wednesday paraded six suspects believed to have executed the killing of 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, Uwaila Vera Omozuwa. The Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo identified the suspects as Nelson Ogbebor, Akato Valentine, Mrs Tina Samuel, Mrs Mary Ade, Nosa Osabohien and Collins Ulegbe, Punch reports. Late Uwaila was raped and sustained serious injury after she had gone to read in a church which led to her death in May. According to the commissioner, “The matter is of great concern to the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, who sent homicide experts to work with our policemen in Benin. “What we are seeing today is a result of the efforts of the police to get at the root of the crime, and today, I announce to y...

Most Vulnerable Nigerians Exempted from Tariff Increase, says NERC

27Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Cost of Living, News, Nigeria

Most Vulnerable Nigerians Exempted from Tariff Increase, says NERC

The federal government has exempted poor and vulnerable Nigerians from the increased electricity tariff. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a tweet on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday. The tweet signed by James Momoh, Chairman of NERC, said the new tariff will exclude vulnerable customers consuming 50KW or less. The clarification comes after President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the implementation of the proposed electricity tariff hike but the commission has been quick to add that residential poor households will not be affected. Momoh equally noted that unmetered customers will not be affected as the president has directed mass meting of consumers to avert estimated billing. The statement read, “NERC wishes to clarify ...

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

26Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, News, Nigeria, Safety

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Enugu Chapter has asked residents of flood prone areas in Enugu State to relocate to safer ground as it aims to avert loss of lives and properties in the event of flood. The call was made when the group embarked on a sensitization campaign in Enugu along with other stakeholders to educate the residents on flood preparedness, mitigation and response. It comes after predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that 2020 will witness heavy rainfall with potential flood. Speaking during the exercise, the Disaster Management Coordinator of the Red Cross in Enugu, Michael Morris admonished members of the public to be observant and on alert throughout the rainy season and report any flood incident to the appropriate authorities. Morris said...

Chloroquine Effective for COVID-19 Prevention – NAFDAC

26Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Chloroquine Effective for COVID-19 Prevention – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared chloroquine as potent for the prevention of coronavirus. This was disclosed by its Director General, Christianah Mojisola Adeyeye who during an interview with reporters said the agency has realised that chloroquine can be used in the early stage of the coronavirus infection as preventive treatment. Adeyeye said, “On March 20, 2020 during a press briefing, I said I was going through a literature and I found (out) that chloroquine and remdesivir killed COVID-19 in vitro – that is in the laboratory. In early March, there was a publication where 100 patients were treated with chloroquine in 10 hospitals across Chinese cities. I made a statement that chloroquine is only for clinical trial treatment. The...

President Buhari Salutes Health Workers as WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

26Aug

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News, Nigeria, Safety

President Buhari Salutes Health Workers as WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the effort of health workers who have tirelessly worked to ensure Nigeria gets rid of polio virus. He disclosed this on Tuesday after the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria, leaving the African continent polio free and bringing the world one step closer to achieving the goal of ending polio for good. WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan in a statement said, “The outstanding commitment and efforts that got Nigeria off the endemic list must continue, to keep Africa polio-free.” In his reaction, BuhariI said, “recall that shortly after assuming office in May 2015, I made a pledge to Nigerians that I would not bequeath a polio-endemic country to my successor. Today’s certification of our Wild Pol...

Fani-Kayode Talks Tough After Verbally Abusing a Journalist

26Aug

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News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Fani-Kayode Talks Tough After Verbally Abusing a Journalist

Femi fani-Kayode has reacted to his encounter with a Daily Trust journalist in Calabar, Cross River State. A statement released on his official Facebook page and obtained by African News Today expressed his firm resolve to stand by his words. The statement reads in full; FORMAL STATEMENT ON THE ENCOUNTER WITH A RUDE JOURNALIST IN CALABAR, CROSS RIVERS STATE. During my tour of the South and after a long and successful press conference in Calabar, Cross Rivers state, a journalist put up his hand for the last question and said, "Well we do not know who is bankrolling you". This is not a question but an assertion and an insult. And if this insulting ASSERTION were made before Trump or OBJ I know how they would have reacted. Below is my response and I have no apology ...

Fani-Kayode Apologises for Calling a Journalist ‘Stupid’

26Aug

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Fani-Kayode Apologises for Calling a Journalist ‘Stupid’

Denies threatening Journalist Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has apoligised for calling a journalist ‘stupid’ during a verbal attack in Calabar, Cross River State on Tuesday. His apology was tendered through a post on his official Facebook page in the early hours of Wednesday. Fani-Kayode had verbally assaulted a journalist who asked him a question in Calabar during his tour of the South. The former minister had said in a statement that he “had no apology to offer for how he lashed out.” The Daily Trust journalist had allegedly sought to know who was bankrolling Fani-Kayode which prompted an outburst from him. Fani-Kayode in a statement said, “I met with my advisors till late last night and I wish to say the following. I hereby withdraw the word "stupid" whic...