Friday 6 September 2019

IMF removes age limit for position of managing director

(Xinhua/NAN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the removal of the age limit for the position of IMF managing director, paving the way for Kristalina Georgieva to head the multilateral lender.

Since 1951, the IMF's bylaws had prohibited the appointment of a candidate aged 65 or over as managing director.

It had also prohibited…

IMF removes age limit for position of managing director

Medvedev grinds out win over Dimitrov to reach U.S. Open final

Daniil Medvedev will play for a first Grand Slam title after grinding out a 7-6(5) 6-4 6-3 win over Grigor Dimitrov in their U.S. Open semi-final on Friday.

Medvedev has had a complicated relationship with the Flushing Meadows crowds, who cast him as a U.S. Open bad boy following some on-court antics.

But the fifth…

Medvedev grinds out win over Dimitrov to reach U.S. Open final

Williams to battle ‘street fighter’ Andreescu in U.S. Open final

The U.S. Open final on Saturday will have the feel of a street fight when two of the most powerful players in the women's game exchange blows on the sport's biggest stage with Grand Slam glory on the line.

While the 37-year-old Serena Williams and her opponent, the upstart Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu, could…

Williams to battle 'street fighter' Andreescu in U.S. Open final

World Economic Forum on Africa ends with notable outcomes

(Xinhua/NAN) The 28th World Economic Forum on Africa has ended in Cape Town, South Africa, producing numerous notable outcomes.

After three days of intensive discussion, the meeting launched an action plan to tackle the crisis of gender-based violence in Africa, particular South Africa.

The plan was initiated by African Monitor, working with multiple stakeholders and…

World Economic Forum on Africa ends with notable outcomes

Police partners Immigration to check movement of persons in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto says it will work with the authorities of the Nigeria Immigration Service to comprehensively check the movement of persons in the state.

Mr Ibrahim Kaoje, the Commissioner of Police, stated this when the new Sokoto State Comptroller of Immigration, Mr Muhammad Hassan, visited the police Command on Friday.

Kaoje said,…

Police partners Immigration to check movement of persons in Sokoto

Euro 2020: Netherlands shock Germany in topsy-turvy 4-2 win

Netherlands scored four times in 32 second-half minutes to stage a 4-2 comeback win against hosts Germany in their Euro 2020 Group C qualifier on Friday.

The Germans went ahead with Serge Gnabry, netting his fourth goal in four qualifiers in the ninth minute.

The Dutch came back stronger after the break, scoring twice in…

Euro 2020: Netherlands shock Germany in topsy-turvy 4-2 win

Air Namibia board members resign amid challenges

(Xinhua/NAN) Namibian state-run airline, the Air Namibia, announced the resignation of the chairperson and vice-chairperson from its board of directors with effect from close of business with immediate effect on Friday amid financial challenges faced by the airline.

"Due to a combination, inter alia, of personal reasons and significantly increased responsibilities in their respective professional…

Air Namibia board members resign amid challenges

100 days: Gov Yahaya to develop agriculture, revamp 114 moribund farm centers in Gombe

Gombe state government has promised to improve farming practices, increase the productivity of agriculture, raise smallholder incomes and reduce environmental impacts in the state.

The government also promised to promote rural prosperity, ensure resilience to climate change and employ more extension workers in the State.

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya made the the pledge in Gombe…

100 days: Gov Yahaya to develop agriculture, revamp 114 moribund farm centers in Gombe

Every weapon at hand for Serena in U.S. Open final, says coach

Serena Williams will have every weapon at her disposal when she steps onto the Arthur Ashe Stadium court on Saturday bidding for a record seventh U.S. Open crown, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou told reporters.

The American is also seeking a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title in her highly anticipated final against Canadian teenager Bianca…

Every weapon at hand for Serena in U.S. Open final, says coach

Amazon countries to seek deal on forest protection at Colombia summit

Leaders from Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname have begun discussion of possible regional measures to protect the Amazon at a Friday summit, amid recent fires, which burned thousands of square miles of the world's largest tropical forest.

The presidents of Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, the vice-president…

Amazon countries to seek deal on forest protection at Colombia summit

Cote’I Voire appoints minister to work for Adesina’s re-election as AfDB president

President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d' Ivoire has appointed Adama Koné Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs to support the re-election of Dr Akinwumi Adesina as President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB).

Quattara said this at the first Council of Ministers of the country's new government team on Friday.

He explained…

Cote'I Voire appoints minister to work for Adesina's re-election as AfDB president

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Croatia ease past Slovakia as Wales edge Azerbaijan

World Cup runners-up Croatia stayed on course to qualify for Euro 2020 after a dominant display gave them a 4-0 Group E win in Slovakia.

In another fixture, Wales kept alive their own hopes after a 2-1 home victory over Azerbaijan on Friday.

Croatia are level with Hungary at the top of a tight group…

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Croatia ease past Slovakia as Wales edge Azerbaijan

Zimbabwe declares days of national mourning for late national hero Mugabe

(Xinhua/NAN) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday declared the late founding leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, a national hero.

Mugabe, 95, died Friday morning in Singapore, where he had been receiving medical treatment since April.

In an address to the nation, Mnangagwa declared days of national mourning until Mugabe is buried.

"Our party, ZANU-PF, has…

Zimbabwe declares days of national mourning for late national hero Mugabe

Banks have the greatest role to play in export business to grow agriculture- Don

Dr John Isemede, a Lecturer at the University of Benin, says banks have the greatest role to play in export business to grow the agriculture sector and create wealth for the nation.

Isemede, who teaches Business Administration in the university, made the assertion on Friday in Abuja, at the Agriculture Summit Africa organised by Sterling…

Banks have the greatest role to play in export business to grow agriculture- Don

Group wants Ganduje to consider PWDs in forming cabinet

  A group under the aegis of Coalition of Physically challenged persons in Kano state, has called on Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje to appoint one of its own into his yet-to-be-formed cabinet .

The Nigeria News Agency reports that over three months after his inauguration for a second term in office, the Governor is yet to…

Group wants Ganduje to consider PWDs in forming cabinet

Xenophobia: AGF cautions Nigerians against retaliatory attacks

Alhaji Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation, has cautioned Nigerians against hitting the businesses of South Africans in response to alleged xenophobic attacks against their compatriots in the former apartheid nation.

Malami spoke on Friday in Abuja when the Coalition of Integrity Political Parties (CIPP), paid him a congratulatory visit following his reappointment…

Xenophobia: AGF cautions Nigerians against retaliatory attacks

Alleged exclusion: Court strikes out Nasarawa guber candidate’s suit against INEC, LP

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, struck out the suit filed by Labour Party (LP)'s candidate for the 2019 Nasarawa State governorship poll, Mr Umaru Angibi.

Angibi filed the case challenging his exclusion and the LP logo from the ballot papers for the 2019 Nasarawa governorship poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and…

Alleged exclusion: Court strikes out Nasarawa guber candidate's suit against INEC, LP

TASUED generates N898.5m from tuition fees 

Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu,  the Vice Chancellor,  Tai Solarin University of Education,  Ijebu Ode,  on Friday said the institution generated N898.5million from tuition and examination fees between January and June.

The vice chancellor disclosed this while playing host to members of Ogun Assembly Committee on Education,  Science and Technology who were on oversight visit to…

TASUED generates N898.5m from tuition fees 

Opposition leaders agree to delay election, in new blow to Johnson

 (dpa/NAN) Senior British opposition lawmakers on Friday agreed to vote against Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call to hold a snap election on Oct. 15, making his parliamentary motion almost certain to fail.

The agreement between the leaders of Labour, the Scottish National Party (SNP), the Liberal Democrats and other lawmakers makes it almost certain that…

Opposition leaders agree to delay election, in new blow to Johnson

Ukraine friendly: Ekong, Etebo lead Super Eagles to Dnipro, with team captain Musa sidelined

Italy–based defender William Ekong and England-based midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo are expected to lead the delegation of Super Eagles' players into Dnipro for Saturday's friendly against Ukraine.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the Super Eagles are expected to take on the host country's senior team on Tuesday in an international friendly match.

It…

Ukraine friendly: Ekong, Etebo lead Super Eagles to Dnipro, with team captain Musa sidelined

Ukraine friendly: Ekong, Etebo lead Super Eagles to Dnipro, with team captain Musa sidelined

Italy–based defender William Ekong and England-based midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo are expected to lead the delegation of Super Eagles' players into Dnipro for Saturday's friendly against Ukraine.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the Super Eagles are expected to take on the host country's senior team on Tuesday in an international friendly match.

It…

Ukraine friendly: Ekong, Etebo lead Super Eagles to Dnipro, with team captain Musa sidelined

Nasarawa Deputy Gov. tasks APC leaders on unity, devt

Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state has urged leaders of the All progressives Congress (APC) in the state to work towards party unity and national development.

Akabe made the call on Friday in Lafia when APC leaders from Nasarawa North and West Senatorial Zones visited him.

He urged the APC faithful to strengthen…

Nasarawa Deputy Gov. tasks APC leaders on unity, devt

UN loses 72 workers in 2019, says Guterres

By Harrison Arubu
Personnel
United Nations, Sept. 6, 2919 The United Nations has lost 72 personnel so far this year, its Secretary General, Antonio Guterres said in New York on Friday.

Guterres said this at a wreath laying ceremony and memorial service to mark the opening of the UN Staff Day celebrations at…

UN loses 72 workers in 2019, says Guterres

100 Days: Rivers Govt. roles out programme, to inaugurate 16 projects

The Rivers Government on Friday in Port Harcourt announced plans to inaugurate 16-people oriented projects in its first 100 days in office, the Nigeria News Agency reports.

Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Tammy Danagogo, rolled out Gov. Nyesom Wike's plans while addressing journalists at the Government House.

Danagogo, who is also the Chairman,…

100 Days: Rivers Govt. roles out programme, to inaugurate 16 projects

Nasarawa stakeholders demand increased funding for agriculture

Nasarawa State stakeholders in agriculture have called on the State Government to increase its budget allocation to the sector to 10 per cent in line with the Maputo declaration.

They made the appeal in a communique issued at the end of a 1-day workshop on "Agriculture Budget Priorities" for Nasarawa state, organised by Oxfam Nigeria,…

Nasarawa stakeholders demand increased funding for agriculture

EFCC grills 58 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Port Harcourt Zonal Office,  says it has commenced investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering.

The EFCC on its website said  the suspects and vessels were handed over to the EFCC by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder for further investigation and possible prosecution.

EFCC grills 58 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt

N135,1bn supplemetary budget passes second reading at Kwara Assembly

The Kwara 2019 Revised Supplementary budget
Estimate of N135,159,772,167 has passed second reading at the Kwara House of Assembly.

The Nigeria News Agency reports that the new budget estimate is representing 15 per cent decrease when compared with the budget of the immediate past administration

The supplementary budget was against N157,802,032,651 earlier approved by the…

N135,1bn supplemetary budget passes second reading at Kwara Assembly

Police arrest 100 suspected criminals in Kano

The Kano State Police Command on Friday said 100 suspects of various offences ranging from kidnapping and other crimes had been arrested in the ongoing Puff-Adder operatiions in the state.

This it said was in an attempt to rid the state of all forms of crime and criminality in twenty days.

The commissioner of police in the…

Police arrest 100 suspected criminals in Kano

Orubibi to appeal Sen Suswam’s victory at the election tribunal

Chief Mimi Orubibi, APC candidate, who lost the Benue North-East senatorial election to her PDP rival, Sen. Gabriel Suswam, has vowed to challenge the election tribunal's verdict that affirmed Suswam's victory.

Orubibi, in a statement on Friday in Makurdi, however said that she was bound by the judgment "as a democrat and a law…

Orubibi to appeal Sen Suswam's victory at the election tribunal

Gov. Bala Mohammed swears in 20 commissioners in Bauchi

The Bauchi state governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, on Friday, inaugurated the newly appointed 20 commissioners as members of the State Executive Council (SEC).

While inaugurating the new SEC, the governor tasked the commissioners to set machinery in motion to flush out all ghost workers on salary payrolls in the state.

He directed them to come…

Gov. Bala Mohammed swears in 20 commissioners in Bauchi

National carrier project remains FG’s top priority – Sirika

Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Srirka, has said that establishment of National Carrier, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities and implementation of other components of aviation road-map remain top priorities of the Federal Government.

A statement issued on Friday in Abuja  by Mr James Odaudu, Deputy Press and Public Affairs in the ministry quoted Sirika…

National carrier project remains FG's top priority – Sirika

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Some Civil Society Organisations in the country have warned against plans by some unpatriotic groups to blackmail the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, following the 9.6 billion dollars judgement obtained by Process and Industrial Developments Ltd (P & ID).

The CSOs – Guardians of Democracy and Development (GODD) in…

P & ID Judgment: Don't blackmail AGF Malami, CSOs warn

UN Chief remembers Mugabe for role in fight against apartheid

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Robert Mugabe's role "in ensuring the independence of Zimbabwe and in the fight against apartheid are key parts of his legacy".

Guterres stated this in a letter of condolence to be sent to the Government of Zimbabwe over the death of the former president, according to UN spokesman,…

UN Chief remembers Mugabe for role in fight against apartheid

National Youth Games: Delta say they are ready for 5th title

The Delta government said on Friday that Team Delta was prepared to win the fifth edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) which formally gets underway on Sunday in Ilorin.

Executive Chairman of the Delta Sports Commission, Tonobok Okowa, told newsmen in Asaba that the state was sending a strong…

National Youth Games: Delta say they are ready for 5th title

Niger PDP ready for LG polls — Official

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger on Friday said that it has concluded arrangements to participate in the state Local Government Council elections scheduled for Nov.30.

Alhaji Yahaya Ability, PDP Zonal Vice-Chairman, Niger North Senatorial Zone made this known while speaking to newsmen in Minna.

"We have completed…

https://nnn.com.ng/2019/09/06/niger-pdp-ready-for-lg-polls-official/

Africa: Merck Foundation partners with National Cancer Institute and Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt to train African Oncologists

CAIRO, Egypt, September 6, 2019/ -- Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation conducts a special meeting with Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt; National Cancer Institute, Cairo and African Ambassadors of Guinea Conakry, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia to discuss Merck Foundation's Cancer Access Program & the two year and half Master Degree in Medical Oncology for African Doctors from 12 countries; Merck Foundation commits to improve access to quality and equitable cancer care in Africa. 

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted a special meeting with Ministry of Higher Education, EgyptNational Cancer Institute, Cairo and African Ambassadors of Guinea Conakry, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.

"The purpose of this important meeting was to discuss the Merck Foundation's Cancer Access Program and to define a process to facilitate the enrollment of the selected African Doctors from their respective countries into the two and half year Master Degree of Medical Oncology at National Cancer Institute, Cairo University", emphasized Dr. Rasha Kelej.

A special committee consisting of Merck FoundationForeign Students Department of Ministry of High Education, EgyptAfrican Students from five countries and Academic Members of National Cancer Institute, Cairo discussed the challenges and solutions to improve the impact of the program for the next five years.

"More than 20 candidates from more than 12 countries are expected to join this program, annually. We are committed to lead Africa to a better future through shaping the landscape of Cancer care in the continent. My special thanks to the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt; National Cancer Institute and Cairo University for making this meeting a great success" added Dr. Rasha Kelej.

Thursday 5 September 2019

Kevin Hart suffers three spinal fractures


Popular Hollywood Actor,Kevin Hart has suffered three separate fractures to his spine when he was involved in a car accident at the weekend.

The 40-year-old actor was involved in an accident when his car veered off the Mulholland Highway in Malibu ,California ending up in a gully about 10 feet off the road on Sunday.

The Celebrity had been going through intense pains since undergoing a surgery on his back soon after the incident occurred.

The operation involved fusing the fractures, two of which are in the thoracic section of the spine and the other in the lumbar.

Thankfully the procedure was a success and he is expected to make  full recovery as such fractures can often lead to difficulties walking or even partial paralysis of the limbs, sources told TMZ

The 'Get Hard' star is expected to spend months undergoing physical rehabilitation so it is likely his busy work schedule, including the five upcoming projects that have been announced, would be affected by his recovery.

Meanwhile,Kevin's wife, Eniko, has reassured fans that her husband would be"fine".

She said, "He's great. He's going to be just fine."

Eniko also disclosed that the movie Star is awake and talking but will need to stay in hospital for a little while in order to recuperate from the surgery and fully recover.

Kevin was alongside two others at the time of the accident,however the third person did not need any medical treatment while Kevin and his driver were taken to hospital after sustaining "major back injuries.

Source: Kevin Hart suffers three spinal fractures

 


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Council reads riot act to quack laboratory scientists

Prof. Muhammad Gwarzo, the Chairman Governing Board, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) says any quack laboratory scientist caught shall be made to face the full wrath of the law.

Gwarzo gave this warning in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency on Thursday, in Abuja.

He said the MLSCN was determined to rid the sector of quacks because quackery had been identified as one of the major challenges the sector was facing.

According to him, it is imperative to prosecute such quacks to serve as deterrent to other would be offenders.

"Another challenge we face is that of people who are not qualified Laboratory scientists, but have worked in medical Laboratories claiming to be part of the profession.

"It is like getting someone who does not know anything about medicine to act as a medical doctor, surely there are going to be casualties,'' Gwarzo said.

He, however, acknowledged that Nigeria was developing gradually and getting a better understanding of the health sector.

The chairman noted that the council had a lot do in preventing unnecessary deaths and spread of diseases through training, inspection and regulation.

Gwarzo, who congratulated Mr Tosan Erhabor on his confirmation as the Registrar of MLSCN, said the board would ensure harmonious working relationship with the executive to take the council to greater heights.

https://nnn.com.ng/2019/09/05/council-reads-riot-act-to-quack-laboratory-scientists/  


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