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http://ift.tt/2s8QXT1 Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara PHOTO: TWITTER/DOGARA Speaker of House of Representative, Hon.Yakubu Dogara, on Saturday urged minority tribesmen in the country to device ways of preserving their languages to guard against extinction in future. Dogara gave the advice in Lubo community of Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe state during the launch of New Testament Bible, which was translated to ‘Tera’ language. He commended the effort of Tera speaking people for taking a bold step to translate the Bible into their dialect, adding that the move would go a long way in preserving their language. “Language that is not preserved may likely go into extinction and this will affect the unity of the people. “If you can reason in your own native language, you will interpret the gospel better because the gospel is meant to be preached,” he said. He further commended the translation committee for a job well done. In his speech, Gov. Ibra...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been released by Manchester United on Friday, a list published on the official website of the Premier League shows. However, the 35-year-old — who starred for United last season scoring 28 goals in 46 matches before a knee ligament injury ended his campaign prematurely — could still be retained by United should they decide to renew his contract which is up on June 30th. “Premier League clubs from the 2016/17 season have submitted the lists of players they will be keeping in their squads, and the ones they will be releasing,” read the EPL statement. “Premier League rules require all clubs to submit their retained and released lists to the Premier League by the third Saturday in May, unless the circumstances set out in Rule U.33 apply. “Please note that players signified as a “free transfer” or released by a club on the expiry of their contract on 30 June 2017, could still remain there next season and so this list...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been released by Manchester United on Friday, a list published on the official website of the Premier League shows. However, the 35-year-old — who starred for United last season scoring 28 goals in 46 matches before a knee ligament injury ended his campaign prematurely — could still be retained by United should they decide to renew his contract which is up on June 30th. “Premier League clubs from the 2016/17 season have submitted the lists of players they will be keeping in their squads, and the ones they will be releasing,” read the EPL statement. “Premier League rules require all clubs to submit their retained and released lists to the Premier League by the third Saturday in May, unless the circumstances set out in Rule U.33 apply. “Please note that players signified as a “free transfer” or released by a club on the expiry of their contract on 30 June 2017, could still remain there next season and so this list...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fired FBI director James Comey admitted Thursday he leaked his personal notes on his meetings with President Donald Trump to prompt the naming of a special prosecutor to lead the Russia probe. He said he asked a friend at Columbia Law School to share his written recollection of those conversations with a reporter after Trump fired him on May 9. “I didn’t do it myself for a variety of reasons,” Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee. “But I asked him to, because I thought that might prompt the appointment of a special counsel” to conduct the investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible collusion with Russian meddling in the 2016 election, he said. The New York Times published a report on the Comey memo on May 16, and the following day former FBI director Robert Mueller was named special counsel to take over the investigation. Vía Nigeria News, Headlines and Opinions – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper http://ift.tt/2rQ3Hfh via Blogger http://ift....

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fired FBI director James Comey admitted Thursday he leaked his personal notes on his meetings with President Donald Trump to prompt the naming of a special prosecutor to lead the Russia probe. He said he asked a friend at Columbia Law School to share his written recollection of those conversations with a reporter after Trump fired him on May 9. “I didn’t do it myself for a variety of reasons,” Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee. “But I asked him to, because I thought that might prompt the appointment of a special counsel” to conduct the investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible collusion with Russian meddling in the 2016 election, he said. The New York Times published a report on the Comey memo on May 16, and the following day former FBI director Robert Mueller was named special counsel to take over the investigation. Vía Nigeria News, Headlines and Opinions – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper http://ift.tt/2rQ3Hfh

http://ift.tt/2ouoExJ Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIP OJISUA Senate President Bukola Saraki has promised that the Senate will look into the high interest rate charged by banks in the country. “It is likely that we will debate it this week,” Saraki said during an interactive session with journalists on Sunday in Ilorin. According to him, the high interest rate is not good for the economy as the nation eases out of recession and targets growth. “This week we will debate it, have a round table discussion with the Central Bank of Nigeria and other commercial banks and talk frankly to ourselves,” he said. According to Saraki, it is not fair for the banking sector to be making astronomical profit while companies lose money and retrench workers. “Hopefully, with the stability of the foreign exchange, we can now begin to address the issue of interest rate. “There is no business that can make money if you are borrowing at 28 perc...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Chris Onuoha In a bid to foster company-media relationship and also to keep abreast with global business trends, Nestle Nigeria Limited last weekend organised a media parley with top executives of some Nigeria press at the company’s corporate headquarters, Ilupeju, Lagos. Aimed at reaching out to wider Nigeria audience and to showcase some of their existing and new brand products, the Managing Director, Nestle Nigeria limited, Mr. Mauricio Alarcon who was pleased with the highly media presence, having taken time out against their tight schedule, thanked them for their support overtime. “We believe it is very important to establish a platform for dialogue, that you get a chance to view our space, understand our brand, interact, network and enjoy some of our Nestle breakfast products. All these, is an opportunity to thank you for the support you have given to us for the time being. But more important, it is for keeping update with everything Nestle Nigeria is ...

http://ift.tt/2qGcFxS Liverpool's English striker Daniel Sturridge (C) joins the celerbation after Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (2R) scored their second goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Liverpool at The London Stadium, in east London on May 14, 2017. Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP Daniel Sturridge says Liverpool are ready to finish off their bid to qualify for the Champions League in style after routing West Ham 4-0 on Sunday. Sturridge marked his first Premier League start since January by putting Liverpool ahead with a cool finish in the first half at the London Stadium. Philippe Coutinho produced two clinical strikes as West Ham fell apart before Divock Origi added a fourth to cap Liverpool’s eye-catching display. After top-four rivals Arsenal and Manchester City won on Saturday, the pressure was on Liverpool and they responded in the perfect manner. Jurgen Klopp’s third-placed side will guarantee ...

http://ift.tt/2qDTGE2 Swansea City's Swedish defender Martin Olsson (L) vies with Sunderland's Italian striker Fabio Borini during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England on May 13, 2017. Scott Heppell / AFP Swansea struck a crucial blow in the fight for Premier League survival as goals from Fernando Llorente and Kyle Naughton clinched a 2-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday. Spanish striker Llorente put Swansea ahead early on before Kyle Naughton blasted his first goal for six years on the stroke of half-time. Swansea’s third win in their last four games moved Paul Clement’s 17th placed side four points clear of the relegation zone as they battle to stay above third bottom Hull. The Welsh club’s survival will be guaranteed if Hull lose their crunch clash at fellow strugglers Crystal Palace on Sunday. Even if Hull win or draw against Palace, Swansea can still ensure their sa...