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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), Sen. Tayo Alasoadura, said the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), currently awaiting final passage in the upper chamber held immense benefits for all Nigerians. He said in a statement on Saturday in Abuja that the Bill would help to create more jobs for Nigerians, and foster an environment conducive for business for petroleum operations when made law. Alasoadura said that under the PIGB, it would become illegal to employ foreigners for certain skills that could be sourced locally. He said that even “where such skills are sourced abroad due to unavailability locally, it will be mandatory for Nigerians to understudy such individual.” He added that PIGB would enhance exploitation and exploration of petroleum resources in the country for the benefit of all Nigerians. The lawmaker said that it would also increase power generation and industrial development capacity of Nigeria through abundant domestic gas...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Pretoria on Saturday, angered by a rise in violence against women and children in South Africa, including killings and sex attacks. Answering the call by a group calling itself “#Not In My Name” the protesters, most of them men, marched through the streets of the South African capital behind a woman symbolically dressed head to toe in white. “The time to take collective responsibility for our shameful action is now,” said Kholofelo Masha, on of the protest organisers, who described himself as “a loving dad, brother and uncle”. South African men have remained quiet on the issue for too long, he added: “You hear a lady screaming next door, you decide to sleep when you know there is a problem next door… No man should beat a woman or rape a woman while you’re watching”. Reports of the rape and murder of women and girls have been front-page news recently in South Africa, which has some of the worst crime rates in the wo...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J There is still a lot to play for today for many clubs when the final 10 Premier League matches of the 2016/17 season all kick off at 3pm. As well as the race for the top four, the clubs below have opportunities to make significant rises in the table, and avoid big drops. Just six points separate the nine teams between 8th and 16th and for Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, AFC Bournemouth, Leicester City and West Ham United, there is the chance to claim a morale-boosting top-10 finish. And with each position in the Premier League table worth £1.9million in merit payments this season, there is a lot more than pride at stake as victories could have a significant financial impact. For some clubs a seven-place swing could take place over the course of the day. Leicester, for example, could finish the day as high as eighth or as low as 15th, depending on results.   The post EPL: So much to play for appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http:/...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J U.S. President Donald Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia have signed a 110-billon dollar Joint Strategic Vision Statement, promising close collaboration to counter violent extremism. The deal is also to disrupt terrorism financing and advance defence cooperation. The White House said in a statement that the package of defence equipment and services supported “the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region in the face of Iranian influence and related threats”. “Trump met today with the custodians of the two Holy Mosques — King Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohamed bin Nayef of Saudi Arabia, and the Deputy Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. “Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was also there as President Trump and King Salman participated in the signing ceremony for almost 110 billion dollars worth of defence capabilities. “This package demonstrates the United States’ commitment to our partnership with S...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Enugu State, Chief Joe Mmamel, on Saturday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Newsmen report that Mmamel completed his defection to the APC when he registered in Agu Obowa Ward II in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state. He was received by his ward Chairman of the party, Mr Chidozie Uchenna; state Chairman, Dr Ben Nwoye; National Vice Chairman (South-East), Chief Emma Enukwu and former governor of the state, Mr Sullivan Chime. Mmamel said that his decision to join APC was to attract visible development to his local government and the state. The defector, who was the first chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Area, said that communities there were in dire need of infrastructural uplift. He said that it would be counter-productive for Enugu, which had always been at the limelight, to remain in a “dead” party like the PDP. “It is sad that the ...

http://ift.tt/2qG7Mnz Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during the semi-final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria at the ATP Tennis Open tournament, on May 20, 2017 at the Foro Italico in Rome. TIZIANA FABI / AFP Novak Djokovic overcame having to play twice in a day before cruising into his eighth final of the Rome Masters with a ruthless 6-1, 6-0 win over Dominic Thiem on Saturday. Djokovic, the former four-time champion, was forced to finish his quarter-final over Juan Martin del Potro earlier in the day after their match was rained off late on Friday. But the setback seemed only to inspire the 30-year-old Serbian second seed, as he set up what is expected to be a mouthwatering final, and first meeting, with Germany’s rising star Alexander Zverev. “It was my best performance of the year,” said Djokovic after his 59-minute win over Thiem who had knocked out Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals. “I’m overjoyed and happy with every minute that I spent on the court today, eve...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Niger government said on Saturday that 5, 000 hectares of land would be cultivated under the value chain for rice and sorghum. Alhaji Kabiru Musa, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, made this known during the inauguration of 2017 FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) at Kuchita in Lavun Local Government Area of the state. He said, “The 2017 wet season farming will involve cultivation of 5, 000 hectares of land under the two crop value chains of rice and sorghum across the state.” The News Agency of Nigeria reports that there are 5, 000 farmers participating in the ongoing FADAMA III AF in the state. Musa said that the state government would give priority to the agricultural sector toward diversifying its economy. He said that government has provided effective extension services and agricultural inputs such as fertilisers and provided rural access roads and mini-tractors (power tillers). “Mr Governor just launched the 2017 wet ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chief Joe Mmamel, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Enugu State, on Saturday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mmamel completed his defection to the APC when he registered in his Agu Obowa Ward II in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state. He was received by his ward Chairman, Mr Chidozie Uchenna, APC chairman in Enugu state, Dr Ben Nwoye and the party’s national Vice Chairman in the South-East, Chief Emma Enukwu. The former governor of the state under the platform of the PDP, Mr Sullivan Chime, was among the dignitaries who received Mmamel. Mmamel said his decision to join the ruling party at the national level was to attract visible development to his local government and the state in general. Mmamel, who was the first executive chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Council, said the area was in dire need of infrastructural uplift. He...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Delta state teams on Saturday showed their superiority when both Delta Flickers male team and Delta Queens female team won the 2017 National Hockey League One. Nerwsmen report that Delta Flickers defeated Nasarawa Flickers 2-0 to top the male competition. The Delta Queens defeated Yankari Babes of Bauchi 1-0 to top the female competition. In the male final match played at the Abuja National Stadium, Awoh Samuel scored the first goal in the 41st minute. Pius Afure scored from a short corner in the 58th minute to extend the lead. NAN reports that with the win, Delta Flickers and Nasarawa Flickers in the male category gained promotion into the Super League. Delta Queens and Yankari Babes of Bauchi also gained promotion into the Super League in the female category. Plateau Flickers’ male team came third while Edo Flickers’ female team came third in the female category. Magen Kelvin of Benue Alpha Flickers emerged player of the tournament in the male category w...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has donated N2 million and acres of land for construction of elderly people’s home in Ile-Ife, Osun. Ooni gave the donation at the Ife Ooye Elegant Women Association Worldwide, Historic Fund Raising/Launching for the Construction of Elderly People’s Home in Ile-Ife, on Saturday. The Oba, who was represented at the occasion by his wife, Queen Wuraola Ogunwusi, commended the organisers of the programme for their concerns for the aged and for improving their lives and providing for them. He said that history would not forget them and their names would be written in gold. He promised not leave them alone, saying he would fully support them financially, physically and morally for the success of the programme. Speaking at the occasion, Mrs Temilomo Lawal, the President of the Association, gave thanks to God for giving them the heart to serve. Lawal said that observation revealed that loneliness could lead to sudden death of s...

http://ift.tt/2qauSA2 Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has donated N2 million and acres of land for construction of elderly people’s home in Ile-Ife, Osun. Ooni gave the donation at the Ife Ooye Elegant Women Association Worldwide, Historic Fund Raising/Launching for the Construction of Elderly People’s Home in Ile-Ife, on Saturday. The Oba, who was represented at the occasion by his wife, Queen Wuraola Ogunwusi, commended the organisers of the programme for their concerns for the aged and for improving their lives and providing for them. He said that history would not forget them and their names would be written in gold. He promised not leave them alone, saying he would fully support them financially, physically and morally for the success of the programme. Speaking at the occasion, Mrs Temilomo Lawal, the President of the Association, gave thanks to God for giving them the heart to serve. Lawal said that observation reveal...

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) says more than 10,000 candidates caught for examination malpractices in the on-going UTME in Anambra have been handed over to appropriate authority. Mrs Lynda Nwachukwu, the Coordinator of the board in Anambra, disclosed this to newsmen in Awka on Saturday. NAN reports that the all computer-based testing (CBT) mode 2017 UTME, which started on May 13 in 642 centres nationwide, ended on May 20. Nwachukwu said that the examination, which took place in 28 centres in the state, was successful. “There was no disruption of the exercise in any of the examination centres,’’ she said. The coordinator said that the candidates adhered strictly to the requirements of the examination, adding that JAMB provided all the materials required for the examination. NAN correspondent, who monitored the last batch of the examination, reports that some parents complained of system failure in some CBT centres in the state. Mrs Eucharia...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Nasarawa state chapter, has condemned the demolition of Breeze FM 99.9, radio station in Lafia. The union described the action carried out by the state government, as “an assault on the media and threat to freedom of the press in the state.’’ The state chairman of the NUJ, Mr Dogo Shamah, made the statement while addressing newsmen shortly after officials of Nasarawa Urban Development Board (NUDB) demolished the radio house. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Breeze FM 99.9, the first privately owned media outfit in the state, was recently commissioned by Gov. Umaru Al-Makura. However, on May 12, barely two months after the commissioning, NUDB issued the management of the station with quit notice over allegations that the original plan of the structure had been violated. Despite explanations given by the management of the station, the board notified it on Friday that the demolition would be carried out on Satu...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chief Joe Mmamel, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Enugu State, on Saturday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mmamel completed his defection to the APC when he registered in his Agu Obowa Ward II in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state. He was received by his ward Chairman, Mr Chidozie Uchenna, APC chairman in Enugu state, Dr Ben Nwoye and the party’s national Vice Chairman in the South-East, Chief Emma Enukwu. The former governor of the state under the platform of the PDP, Mr Sullivan Chime, was among the dignitaries who received Mmamel. Mmamel said his decision to join the ruling party at the national level was to attract visible development to his local government and the state in general. Mmamel, who was the first executive chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Council, said the area was in dire need of infrastructural uplift. He...