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UK Govt awards scholarships to 49 Nigerians
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The UK Government on Friday said it had awarded scholarships to 49 Nigerians to study in London through its Chevening scholarship programme. Opeyemi Ojo, Chevening Programme Officer in Nigeria, made this known during the pre-departure event held for 2020/2021 session Chevening Scholars at King Fisher Club, Ikoyi, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Read More The post UK Govt awards scholarships to 49 Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News . Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/uk-govt-awards-scholarships-to-49-nigerians/
Ceballos Rejoins Arsenal On Loan From Real Madrid
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Dani Ceballos has rejoined Arsenal for a second season on loan from Real Madrid, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The Spanish international scored two goals in 36 appearances for the Gunners last season, helping Mikel Arteta’s side win the FA Cup. “Dani was an integral part of our team last season and finished … Continue reading Ceballos Rejoins Arsenal On Loan From Real Madrid Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2020/09/04/ceballos-rejoins-arsenal-on-loan-from-real-madrid/
Messi admits he is forced to stay at Barcelona
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Lionel Messi said on Friday he will stay at Barcelona but only because the club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu broke his word to let him leave. Messi's stinging attack on Bartomeu and the club means his future still remains in doubt. Even if he is not allowed to go this summer, 33-year-old Messi can negotiate […]Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/messi-admits-he-is-forced-to-stay-at-barcelona/
2020 Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28
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The Nigerian Navy (NN) is a branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is among the largest navies on the African continent, consisting of several thousand personnel, including those of the Coast Guard. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for enlistment into the Nigerian Navy through the: Job Title: Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28 Location: Nigeria Qualifications Interested applicants, who must be Nigerians by birth, should possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for first degree holders and Upper Credit for HND holders. Male applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.65 metres in height. Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificates and should be between 22 and 28 years by 7 January 2021, except for Imams/Chaplains and Medical Consultants who should not exceed 30 years and 40 years respectively by 7 January 2021. Guidelines The guidelines for the enli...
Buhari approves phase III of National Response on COVID-19
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BREAKING: Police nab domestic staff behind kidnap of University lecturer in Calabar
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We are desperate, prepared to engage criminals ― PPRO By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Cross River State Police Command on Thursday arrested a domestic staff of the University Don, Dr Egbe who was kidnapped few days ago in Calabar. Vanguard learned that the yet-to-be-named staff worked as a domestic staff to the lecturer who regained Read More The post BREAKING: Police nab domestic staff behind kidnap of University lecturer in Calabar appeared first on Vanguard News . Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/breaking-police-nab-domestic-staff-behind-kidnap-of-university-lecturer-in-calabar/
Two Killed, Six Injured As Trucks Collide With Bus In Lagos
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Two persons were killed and six injured in a road accident in the Anthony area of Lagos State. Channels Television learned that the accident occurred when four vehicles involving two trucks, a tanker and a commercial bus had a collision. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Director-General of the Lagos … Continue reading
'I Sold My Land To Marry Her' - Man Who Disrupted His Wife’s Wedding To New Lover Reveals
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NDA: 72 Regular Course selection begins Sept 12, screening results out
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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Armed Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview for the 72 Regular Course will begin on September 12. Brig.-Gen. Ayoola Aboaba, NDA Registrar, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He told shortlisted candidates to appear from Saturday, September 12 to October 24 at the NDA Ribadu Campus in Kaduna. The candidates […] NDA: 72 Regular Course selection begins Sept 12, screening results out Source: https://dailypost.ng/2020/09/02/nda-72-regular-course-selection-begins-sept-12-screening-results-out/
COVID-19: Politicians Playing Games With Kogi People, Says Bello
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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has accused some politicians of playing games with the people of the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor stated this on Sunday when receiving the Board of Trustees of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation at the Government House in Lokoja, the state capital. He insisted that the pandemic … Continue reading
Hushpuppi: APC irresponsible, reckless, says PDP
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By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as fabrications, claim by the All Progressives Congress, APC, that some of its prominent members owe Nigerians explanations for their alleged relationship with the alleged fraudster, Raymond Abbas also known as Hushpuppi. This is as the party said the fabrications have also further Read More
Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos announces date for commencement of maintenance work
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The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Monday said consultations were on for another phase of repair works to begin on the Third Mainland Bridge on July 24. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the consultations were towards evolving a perfect traffic management architecture. “We want to do
How to Make More Than 27k Every Week Without Investment Using Branch App During This COVID-19 Period
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Rather than spending your spare time during lockdown trawling through social media, why not put it to good use and earn some extra cash? For now, Branch App referral system is the best and easiest way to make some extra money without stepping out of your front door. This is known as “weekly free wages” you can make up to N27 , 000 or more from the comfort of your Android smartphone through the Branch App, with the aid of the guide on this article you will be cashing out like boss from the branch App. Branch is currently giving out N1500 per referral, you can make as much as N27 , 000 every week with my accumulation method and no verification is required. I think the Branch app is the best among all refer and earn programs that I have ever shared on this blog. Jumia One is offering N500-1000 per referral, ALAT by Wema is offering N500 per referral, OPay is giving N310-470 per referral, MyMTN App ...
COVID-19: FIRS confirm staff tested positive
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, on Tuesday confirmed that its staff, FIRS, has tested positive to coronavirus. Recall that Salihu Umar, a staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, had disclosed that he tested positive for the novel COVID-19. In a series of tweets on Monday, Umar said he is still under self-isolation and that health personnel are making their way to his house for evacuation to Gwagwalada Isolation Centre. FIRS in a statement realeased by its Director, Communications and Liaison Department, Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad said the staff had isolated himself after suspecting to have picked corona virus while sharing flight with some prominent Nigerians. The statement said the staff suspected that he may have picked up Covid-19 while sharing a flight with the child of a prominent, politically-exposed person whose Covid-19 status has also been widely reported by the media. “We can confirm that a Member of Staff of the Service – i...
COVID-19: Badagry LG creates isolation centre
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The Chairman, Badagry Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Olusegun Onilude, says the council has created an Emergency Isolation Centre located at St. Thomas Primary School, Badagry, for Coronavirus cases. Mr Sewedo Samuel, Media Aide to the Chairman, said in a statement on Tuesday that the centre would be headed by the Chief Medical Director of the council who would be addressed as Technical Director. Onilude said that the people of Badagry were expected to report themselves to the centre if they had the symptoms or had had physical contact with anyone confirmed positive of COVID-19. He urged the people not to be afraid of the condition of the centre as efforts were currently ongoing to make it home away from home. The chairman said the council would adopt the use of a town criers in disseminating information to people without internet access. “First on the priority is the adoption of ancient long means of communication; use of a Town Crier which will take effect from t...
Fani Kayode Reacts As Bauchi Governor Tests Positive For Coronavirus
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Femi Fani Kayode , a former minister for aviation has taken to his official Twitter handle to react to the news that Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed has tested positive for coronavirus . The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) chieftain in his reaction stated that he sincerely and honestly wishes him a quick recovery just as the rest Nigerians. He wrote : “I just confirmed that my old friend & brother Governor Bala Mohammed has tested positive to Covid 19. I sincerely & honestly wish him well & pray for a quick recovery for him just as I do for all other Nigerians that have tested positive, including Abba Kyari and @atiku’s son.” I just confirmed that my old friend & brother Governor Bala Mohammed has tested positive to Covid 19. I sincerely & honestly wish him well & pray for a quick recovery for him just as I do for all other Nigerians that have tested positive, including Abba Kyari and @atiku 's son. — Femi Fani-Kay...
INEC spares 18 political parties
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Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Following an assessment of the 92 political parties in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Thursday, said only 18 political parties survived, including one registered after the elections and another that obtained a court order to avoid being deregistration. At a press conference in Abuja, Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, announced that the commission decided to re-register 74 of them. Yakubu said the affected parties failed to meet the criteria provided for by section 225A of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The conditions, according to the said section, include: “breach of any of the requirements for registration as a party, failure to win at least 25 percent of the votes cast in one state in a presidential election or 25 percent of the votes cast in one local government area, and failure to win at least one ward in a Chairmanship election, one seat in the national or state assembly election or one ...