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China to Unite with African Leaders Against COVID-19

16Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, China, Covid-19, Economy, News

China to Unite with African Leaders Against COVID-19

The President of China Xi Jinping is scheduled to host a virtual summit with African leaders in solidarity against coronavirus on Wednesday in Beijing, China. This was announced by Hua Chunying, spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry. The summit will be held at the instance of China; South Africa, the rotating chair of the African Union (AU); and Senegal, co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. It will hold through video link. President Xi will present a keynote address at the summit. In attendance will be leaders of African countries, members of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government and chairs of major African subregional organisations. Equally invited as guests are secretary-general of the United Nations and the director-general of the Wor...

Ondo State Officially Bans Okada Riders on Ore Expressway

15Aug

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Security, Transportation

Ondo State Officially Bans Okada Riders on Ore Expressway

The Ondo State Government on Thursday officially ban the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly called `Okada’ on the Ore Expressway following the frequent incidences of crimes in the area. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogo, disclosed this in a press statement he made available to newsmen in Akure. He said that the ban had become imperative in view of the activities of some unscrupulous elements using their `okada’ to perpetrate evil on the Ofosu-Ajebamidele route along the Ore Expressway. Accoding to him, we are disturbed by the activities of these criminal elements, which include armed robbery, kidnapping, and their mode of operations as well as the heightening cases of loss of lives. “This action is with immediate effect and sha...

Opinion: I Won’t Cry for Sowore by Badaiki Osighe Nabobcy

5Aug

By adminNo Comments

Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria

Opinion: I Won’t Cry for Sowore by Badaiki Osighe Nabobcy

I don't expect that Sowore is not prepared to be in detention, so I'm not too worried about his loss of freedom. That goes with the territory. Being detained should be a minor inconvenience in a democracy. In the old days, a Sowore would have been made to disappear, never to be heard from again. That can't happen in today's Nigeria. The only trouble now is that the judiciary and legislature are Buhari's personal dogs. He considers court rulings as suggestions at best and advisory at worst. Yet, it was people like Sowore that worked hard with huge financial incentives to bring about a Buhari government back in 2015. They wanted Buhari to be president because they wanted a 'strong' president. Buhari is doing what strongmen do. Just as we warned. I have no protests left in me anymore. ...

STAND Foundation Advocates Breastfeeding Friendly Policies in Public, Private Sectors

2Aug

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

News, Nigeria

STAND Foundation Advocates Breastfeeding Friendly Policies in Public, Private Sectors

An NGO, Support Towards Advancement Networking and Development for Women and Children ( STAND FOUNDATION) has advocated for policies that would create a conducive environment and provide the necessary support for breastfeeding mothers in public and private sectors. The Executive Director of STAND Foundation, Sayo Adeleye disclosed this in a statement to commemorate 2019 World Breastfeeding Week. The World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1st - 7th August to encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies and improve the health of those babies all over the world. According to her, this week commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 by government policymakers, WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. We seeks ...

World Cup: Harry Gets a Hat-Trick as England Trashes Panama 6:1

24Jun

By adminNo Comments

Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Harry Gets a Hat-Trick as England Trashes Panama 6:1

The English team this afternoon, thrashed the Panama team by 6:1. John stones opened scoring for England in the 8th minute while Harry Kane doubled the lead in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot. England continued to show their superiority by scoring a third in the 36th minute through Jesse Lingard while in the 40th minute, Stones scored again to get his second and England's 4th goal. Harry Kane rounded off the first half with a second goal from the penalty spot, getting his second and England's 5th goal. The second half saw fewer goals as Harry scored his hat-trick and England's 6th in the 62nd minute, rounding off England's scoring for the match. Panama however managed to get a goal back through Felipe Baloy, recording their first ever World Cup goal. Speaking on the match...

World Cup: Spain Fires Coach a Day to the Start of the World Cup

13Jun

By adminNo Comments

News, Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Spain Fires Coach a Day to the Start of the World Cup

The Spanish FA today announced the sack of its head coach Julen Lopetegui. The sack of the Spanish coach was a direct outcome of Real Madrid's announcement yesterday. Real Madrid had yesterday named Lopetegui as their new manager. The announcement which took the Spanish FA by surprise was seen as improper. Julen Lopetegui had only three weeks ago, signed a 3-year deal with the Spanish FA. By signing Julen Lopetegui, Real Madrid was going to pay the €2 million buy out clause of his contract with the Spanish FA. However, with his sack, Real Madrid will no longer be paying this as he will now be going as a free-agent. See Also: Sports: Real Madrid Appoints Julen Lopetegui New Manager In the meantime, Fernando Hierro has been named as the new Spanish coach. Before his appointment, ...