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http://ift.tt/2oWEYV3 Ibrahim Gaidam Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state yesterday approved the release of N3.3 billion to complete various capital projects in the health; education and roads sectors of the economy. The money would also cover supplies and furniture for the Intensive Care and Accident and Emergency Unit of the State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu.This was disclosed yesterday while the Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Mala Musti was briefing journalists on the outcome of State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at Government House, Damaturu. He said N2.22 billion was earmarked to complete projects at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, Damaturu. He added that the counterpart funding to SUBEB for 2015 and 2016 joint SUBEB projects gulped N1.33 billion. He said that the procurement of three units of Hiace Bus/Ambulances of different models for Yobe State University Teaching Hospital was also released.Other projects to be completed, he added, include 6...

http://ift.tt/2s5Q6zc My friends were left speechless by my sudden announcement. I wanted my ex-fiancé back. Big deal!Trust Onyeka, she was the first to find her tongue.“You understand that he is with someone else now right? So you want to become one of those women we condemn abi”? She asked with a stern look on her face. “Hold up!” Tosin exclaimed. She jumped off the bed and almost knocked my bedside lamp over. I reached out and grabbed it just in the nick of time.“Please Tunji was her boyfriend for almost ten years. This chic has been his girlfriend for all of ten days, if anyone is to be condemned here it is the other girl who was obviously lurking around waiting to take over at the slightest opportunity” Tosin explained. “Can you please stick to a script? You were just preaching about the power of the rebound guy/girl a few minutes ago. So why are you condemning the girl for playing a role you just endorsed”? Onyeka asked. Onyeka was always too logical…it annoyed me somet...

http://ift.tt/2qoJ9Jc Chelsea's Italian head coach Antonio Conte reacts ahead of the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Chelsea at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England on December 14, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF / Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his side must forget about their league exploits in the FA Cup final, as he feels Arsenal will be out to save their season with victory. Arsene Wenger’s team do have great FA Cup pedigree having won it two out of the past three years and 12 times overall. Conte even went as far to suggest Arsenal start this game as favourites in a match the Gunners have to win in order to salvage credibility from the campaign.He said: ‘We could start as the underdog, as we won and celebrated league, but the side we face are a team that lost the Champions League next season and have this possibility to save their season.  ‘We must pay great focus and show great desire. I trust a lot in my pla...

http://ift.tt/2qkW6YN Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) and teammate Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Santos Junior speak during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) ANDER GILLENEA / AFP • Copa del Rey Final Against Alaves Barcelona trained with added focus yesterday as they bid to end a disappointing season on a high with victory in the Copa del Rey.The Catalan giants take on Alaves in the final today at Atletico Madrid’s Vicente Calderon, where they will be looking to add to the Super Cup they won at the start of the campaign. Anything but a win in Madrid will mean the season will be seen as a major disappointment, though, after they surrendered their La Liga crown to bitter rivals Barcelona and were knocked out of the Champions League by Juventus at the quarter-final stage. In what will be Luis Enrique’s final competitive game in charge before departing in the summer, the former midfielder will be looking to secure a ninth trophy for the club, while a...

http://ift.tt/2pENxGW Developers, in teams of up to three people, were invited to create bots in three categories: gaming and entertainment; productivity and utility; and social good. According to Emeka Afigbo, Facebook’s Head of Platform Partnerships for the Middle East and Africa.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP Facebook has selected 60 finalists from the hundreds of entries it received from across the Middle East and Africa for the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. The challenge is a contest to recognise and reward developers, who create the most innovative new bots on Messenger. Developers, in teams of up to three people, were invited to create bots in three categories: gaming and entertainment; productivity and utility; and social good. According to Emeka Afigbo, Facebook’s Head of Platform Partnerships for the Middle East and Africa, “Facebook grew out of a hacker culture and thrives by promoting innovation on new plat...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Elizabeth Uwandu J unior Chamber International, Ikeja chapter has sensitised Ipodo community on the need to keep the environment clean to reduce malaria. The exercise to mark 2017 World Malaria Day tagged “ End malaria for good, “ was in conjunction with JCI Ikeja Chapter Annual Clean Up Project. CUP. Residents took to the streets with brooms, shovels,  rakes to clean up the environment. The CUP, according to JCU President, Mr Femi Agbalagba, was necessary in Ipodo community due to the strategic position it occupied as a market  and as a residential area. “The exercise is aimed at sensitising the Communities on the need to keep a clean environment which is strong way to stay healthy and prevent Mosquitoes which leads to malaria. “Ipodo community residents need to know the importance of cleanliness as one major way to curbing malaria. We believe that by constant reorientation, Lagosians will be a clean and safe place to live. ” he added. Project ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Chioma Onuegbu & Dennis Udoma U yo— Military men permanently positioned on the Cross Rivers State side of the Calabar-Itu Head Bridge have arrested 17 persons involved in the attacks in the boundary dispute between Oku Iboku clan in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and Ikot Offiong in Odukpani Local government area of Cross Rivers State. It was gathered that the suspects were dressed as pastors in all white attire on Friday, trying to come into Akwa Ibom. Chairman of Oku Iboku Clan Council, Mr. Ability Emah, who claimed he witnessed the arrest of the suspects, said: “When I heard that the military men on the side of Cross River State were interrogating a group that arrived in a bus that Friday morning, I quickly ran there and saw the Army arrest them. “Some even disguised themselves as preachers, dressed in all white. An Army officer told me that it was when they confronted them that they discovered that they were armed. “I saw them remove ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The NPFL returned with a big bang Sunday with Enyimba, FC Ifeanyiubah and Lobi Stars winning on the road, while leaders Plateau United and Akwa United recorded away draws. Enyimba upstaged home team Remo Stars, while FC Ifeanyiubah simply outclassed hosts Shooting Stars 3-0. Katsina United and Akwa United were also held to a draw by Plateau United and MFM FC, respectively. There were home wins for Wikki Tourists, Kano Pillars, Enugu Rangers and ABS. A total of 18 goals were scored in the 10 matches at the start of the second round with away teams accounting for eight of these goals. The Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu erupted in wild celebrations after local boy Ebuka Okeke snatched a late winner for Rangers, who had to fight back after they went behind in the first half during which time some fans invaded the pitch and the game was held up for about 10 minutes. FC Ifeanyiubah were the most impressive of the winners away from home after they sunk Shooting Sta...