Buhari’s, Atiku’s campaign chiefs clash at presidential debate (Nation)
President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign chief and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenger Atiku Abubakar clashed yesterday at a debate organised ahead of next year’s presidential election. Segun Sowunmi, the Atiku Campaign Organisation spokesman, was tackled by Buhari’s Campaign Coordinator and Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi. The debate was hosted by The Osasu Show at NAF Conference Centre and Suites. Sowunmi spoke as Atiku’s representative, Amaechi, though the Coordinator of the Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisatio, was not on the debate panel. Speaking… Read more
Nigeria, partners target 26.2m people for yellow fever vaccination (Nation)
ABOUT 26.2 million people are expected to be vaccinated in the second round of a yellow fever campaign being conducted by the Federal Government and its partners, it was learnt yesterday. The campaign is taking place as Nigeria experiences a yellow fever outbreak since September 2017, with confirmed cases recorded in 27 local government areas across 14 states. The campaign, which is funded by Gavi, will run from today to December 1, 2018 and will target children and adults in… Read more
FUNAAB urges Buhari to restore management courses (Nation)
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) yesterday graduated 3,548 students amid fresh calls on the Visitor to the institution, President Muhammadu Buhari, to restore Management sciences courses that were delisted from universities of agriculture three years ago. Its Chancellor and Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon, Abasi Otu V and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Dr. Aboki Zhawa, called for the restoration of the courses. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Kolawole Salako, said the university will… Read more
Reconstruction of 140 roads: Obaseki mobilises contractors to sites (Nation)
EDO State Governor Godwin Obaseki has increased roads to be rehabilitated in the state to over 140. Contractors have been mobilising men and equipment to new locations to continue reconstruction. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy Mr. Crusoe Osagie said new areas where contractors were carrying out reconstruction included Jemila Street, Ohovbe Road and Lawani Junction, by Urubi Street, Benin City. Osagie listed other roads as Yoruba Street (drain rehabilitation); Sokponba Road; Aburime Street, off New… Read more
WAEC Awards 18 Years Old Isabella Over-All Best In Nigeria (Leadership)
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) yesterday awarded 18 year old, Miss Isabelle Gelegu an indigene of Esan North LGA of Delta State as over all best student in 2017. Isabella, who was a student of Oritamefa Baptist Model School Ibadan scored distinctions in all the subjects he sat for to grab the 1st prize of National Distinction/Merit Award 2017. Read more
Africa’s Female Election Chiefs: Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Ghana (Leadership)
In a time where there is continued talk about the strikingly low involvement of women in top political and national leadership positions across Africa, the status quo continues to change at a steady pace.Until October 2018, Africa did not have a female president. Then from Ethiopia emerged Sahle-Work Zewde who made history as the country’s first woman president. The ‘twin’ female veeps remain Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu and Zambia’s Inonge Wina.Whiles presidential elections year in and out produce men as leaders, a keen observer will notice that the people who organized and declared presidents were also largely men. Read more
‘Sex for jobs’ exposed at African Union (BBC)
Sexual harassment is a problem for women who work at the African Union Commission, an internal investigation has found.The inquiry was instigated in May and it invited all staff members who had cases of complaint to come forward for a confidential interview. The investigating committee found “almost unanimous confirmation” of sexual harassment in the evidence of the interviewees, an AU statement says.According to interviewees, the young women are exploited for sex in exchange for jobs.”The investigation found that those most vulnerable to such exploitation were “short-term staff, youth volunteers and interns”. Read more
Nicola Sturgeon vows to work with Tory rebels and Labour to build Commons ‘coalition’ against May’s Brexit deal (Independent)
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to work with MPs from all political parties, including Conservative rebels, to build a Commons “coalition” against Theresa May’s Brexit deal.Speaking after meeting Jeremy Corbyn and other opposition party leaders in Westminster, the Scottish first minister said there was a “unity of purpose” and an agreement that “the PM’s deal was a bad deal”.She said that, while all options remain on the table, she hoped to convince the Labour leader to join with other parties in pushing for a fresh Brexit referendum. Read more
Turkey’s top diplomat slams Trump for turning ‘blind eye’ to Khashoggi murder (CNN)
Washington Post: Asylum seekers would wait in Mexico while claims are processed under new Trump plan (CNN)
In a major break with current policy, Central American asylum seekers who arrive at the US border would be forced to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.The Trump administration is preparing to implement sweeping new measures that will turn away Central American asylum seekers at the US border who cannot establish a “reasonable fear” of persecution in Mexico, the Post reports, citing a Department of Homeland Security memo obtained by the paper. The new rules will take effect as soon as Friday, the Post reports. Read more
Rape victim accused of attempting to murder baby could face 20 years in prison (CNN)
A young woman who became pregnant after being raped by her stepfather is to go on trial in El Salvador accused of attempting to murder her baby, under the country’s strict abortion laws.Imelda Cortez, 20, gave birth to her stepfather’s baby in a latrine in April last year, according to the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL), which has been supporting her case. The baby girl survived and Cortez was placed into custody, said CEJIL. Read more
Klopp says new Mane deal shows Liverpool progress (Supersport)
Jurgen Klopp believes Sadio Mane’s new contract is a “statement” on Liverpool’s progress and dismissed reports that summer signing Fabinho could leave the club as “crazy”. Senegal forward Mane signed a long-term extension on Thursday and his commitment to the Reds has delighted his manager, whose side are second in the Premier League, just two points behind Manchester City.”It’s a big sign. To extend a contract is more than a signing, it is a statement,” Klopp said ahead of Liverpool’s visit to Watford on Saturday. Read more
Man City’s Silva out of West Ham clash through injury (Supersport)
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League match at West Ham United after sustaining an injury on international duty, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.The Portugal playmaker missed his country’s 1-1 Nations League draw with Poland on Tuesday and is also doubtful for City’s Champions League trip to French side Olympique Lyonnais next week.Silva has emerged as a key player for City in the absence of midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is nursing a knee injury. Read more
Pep pits wits against Pellegrini as City hit new heights (Supersport)
BBNaija’s Bambam, Femi Branch To Star In New Stage Play, ‘Queen Moremi The Musical’ (Leadership)
Big Brother Naija star, Bam Bam and Femi Branch will star in Bolanle Austen-Peters’ new stage play, ‘Queen Moremi the musical.’Bolanle Austen- Peters production and House of Oduduwa have casted Big Brother Naija star Bam Bam alongside Femi Branch for a new stage ,‘ Queen Moremi the musical.’The new stage play is coming following the success of ‘Saro the Musical,’ ‘Wakaa the Musical’ and ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ from the same production outfit.Scheduled to premiere on December 21, 2018 and run till January 2, 2019, ‘Queen Moremi the musical’ tells an authentic African super hero story. Read more
Lion King 2019: First Teaser Trailer Released For New Film (Leadership)
The first teaser trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King has been released.Set to come out next summer, the film has huge names attached to it including Beyonce, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Seth Rogan.In the trailer we see the familiar opening moments of the story, where Rafiki presents a young Simba to the animals of the Pride Lands.It was aired during NFL’s traditional Thanksgiving primetime game in the US. Read more
Woman docked for stabbing brother-in-law with broken bottle (Nation)
A 33-year-old woman, Chioma Iwu, who police accused of stabbing her brother-in-law with a broken bottle on Friday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ court Lagos. Iwu, who resides in Lekki area of Lagos, is charged with assault. The police prosecutor, ASP Roman Unuigbe, told the court that the accused committed the alleged offence on July 27 at about 6:35 a.m at the complainant’s residence at Flat T20, unit 3, Lekki Gardens, phase IV in Ajah area of Lagos. According… Read more