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The Ambitious Plan to Send Nigeria to Space Within 20-30 Years, Revealed by Minister of Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu
16Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Ambitious Plan to Send Nigeria to Space Within 20-30 Years, Revealed by Minister of Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu

Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, shared the ambitious vision of Nigeria venturing into space exploration, even if the realization of this goal takes 20 or 30 years.   Speaking at the 2020 National Convention of the Izzi Old Students Association at the Faculty of Education, Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Ishieke campus on January 16th, Onu reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to become a participant in space endeavors.   He expressed concern about the dwindling interest in science subjects among students, emphasizing the need for educators to inspire and educate young minds about the significance of engineering in national development.   “It is disheartening that during the rendering of the school’s anthem, none of the students expressed a desire to pursue...
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Sepsis revealed to be very deadly
16Jan By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Sepsis revealed to be very deadly

One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, shows the most comprehensive analysis of the condition. Sepsis is caused by the body overreacting to an infection The report estimates 11 million people a year are dying from sepsis – more than are killed by cancer. The researchers at the University of Washington said the “alarming” figures were double previous estimates. Most cases were in poor and middle income countries, but even wealthier nations are dealing with sepsis.
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Reverse ruling on Imo governorship election- PDP tells Supreme court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Supreme Court to reverse its ruling on the Imo governorship election. The party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus, and members of the National Working Committee made this call at a press conference in Abuja. They voiced concerns about the Supreme Court's decision to annul the election of Emeka Ihedioha and declare Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo state. According to Secondus, the Supreme Court's ruling was irrational and a result of executive manipulation. The PDP also questioned the legitimacy of the votes allocated by the Supreme Court to Uzodinma and raised several legal and procedural issues surrounding the judgment. They accused the Supreme Court, under the leadership of Justice Tanko, of co...
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We will ensure we sustain efforts to end child marriage- President Buhari
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We will ensure we sustain efforts to end child marriage- President Buhari

Heading the event in Abuja today, President Buhari assured the public that his administration would continue its endeavors to eradicate child marriage and promote the education of girls in the nation. During the commissioning of the headquarters building of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, President Buhari emphasized that it is the shared responsibility of the society to ensure that both present and future mothers are educated, motivated, and empowered. He stated, "Our aim is to make sure that the concerns of women, children, and other vulnerable citizens are prioritized and ultimately resolved. A principal focus of our government is the formulation and execution of policies for social inclusion and economic sustainability. Our resolve is to ensure that economic progress and prosp...
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UK’s New Attempt to Seize £117 Million Linked to Ex-Delta State Governor, James Ibori
16Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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UK’s New Attempt to Seize £117 Million Linked to Ex-Delta State Governor, James Ibori

The United Kingdom has initiated a fresh bid to confiscate a portion of the £117 million worth of properties stolen by former Delta state governor, James Ibori. In 2012, a UK court convicted Ibori, who served as governor from 1999 to 2007, for fraud and money laundering, resulting in his imprisonment.   Upon completing his jail term in 2016, Ibori returned to Nigeria in January 2017. While in prison, British prosecutors attempted to seize all his assets identified as proceeds of crime, but faced unresolved legal issues, leading to unsuccessful confiscation attempts due to legal complications.   However, a recent report from Reuters reveals the relaunch of the process to confiscate the properties in court on Thursday, January 16th. British prosecutor Jona...
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Desperate 14-Year-Old Boy Offers to Sell Kidney to Pay for School Fees
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Desperate 14-Year-Old Boy Offers to Sell Kidney to Pay for School Fees

A 14-year-old boy, Isaiah Wanjala, from Gidea village in Kwanza Constituency, Trans Nzoia County of Kenya has expressed readiness to sell his kidney to finance his secondary school education. Wanjala, who scored 394 in the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations, has been unable to raise the required Sh50,000 to join Chewoiyet Boys High School, a national school based in West Pokot County. The fifth child in a family of nine children, Wanjala stated that he is prepared to sell one of his kidneys to raise enough money to fund his high school and university education. He said, "My aged parents are not in a position to raise my school fees as well as provide the basic needs for my younger brothers and sisters." "My aged parents are not in a p...
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Exploitation of African Children by Paedophiles in The Gambia
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Exploitation of African Children by Paedophiles in The Gambia

An investigative report has revealed that Gambian children are being sold to British paedophiles for as little as £2 by their desperate parents. According to Sun Online UK, a significant number of predators are taking advantage of loose laws in The Gambia to engage in sick child abuse holidays, targeting young boys and girls. During a visit to the beach resorts in Kololi, a coastal area in The Gambia, the reporter witnessed numerous middle-aged Caucasian men with young African children. An undercover journalist observed many unaccompanied African minors being cared for by middle-aged Western men, who did not appear to be their biological fathers. The encounters included witnessing a young girl having lunch with a white-haired man and a man wading into...
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Shocking Revelations: The Gambia’s Alarming Child Exploitation Crisis
16Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Shocking Revelations: The Gambia’s Alarming Child Exploitation Crisis

Reports have uncovered a distressing reality in The Gambia, where the desperate parents are selling their children, some as young as toddlers, to British paedophiles for as little as £2.   The lax laws in The Gambia have made it a haven for predators who openly indulge in sickening child abuse activities, targeting little boys and girls.   The investigation witnessed numerous instances of middle-aged Caucasian men with young African children at the beach resorts of Kololi along the picturesque Atlantic coastline of The Gambia.     An undercover journalist was appalled by the number of unaccompanied African minors being cared for by middle-aged Western men, raising concerns about their well-being.   The encounters included distressing scenes such as a young girl having lunch with a ...
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Brother Testifies that Maina Gave N150m Cash to Buy Property in Abuja
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Brother Testifies that Maina Gave N150m Cash to Buy Property in Abuja

During the resumed trial on Thursday, January 16, Khalid Aliyu, one of the younger brothers of Abdulrasheed Maina, the embattled former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, provided testimony in court.   Aliyu recalled how Maina entrusted him with the United States dollar equivalent of N150 million to purchase a property in the Life Camp area of Abuja on his behalf. He then delivered the cash to Alhaji Ali Sani, the seller of the property.   He recounted, "I know one Alhaji Ali Sani. The 1st defendant directed me or send me on an errand to one Alhaji Ali Sani for payment of a property located at Life Camp, Abuja. The property was at the value of N150 million. The 1st defendant gave me the money cash at his residence in Kado...
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President Buhari to depart Nigeria for London tomorrow Friday January 17th
16Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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President Buhari to depart Nigeria for London tomorrow Friday January 17th

President Buhari is set to depart Nigeria for London on Friday, January 17th. He will be attending the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit on Monday, January 20th. According to Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the summit will be hosted by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. It is expected to bring together African leaders, international business chief executives, and heads of international organizations in order to create new partnerships that will deliver more investments and jobs for the benefit of people and businesses in African countries and the United Kingdom. The event is said to highlight new perspectives on UK-Africa Partnership for Prosperity, as well as issues of Sustainable Finance and Infrastructure, Trade and Investment, Future ...
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