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Africa: Economic Diversification to Shield African Economies - Report

[This Day] As concerns of a possible global recession gathers strength, most African economies may be unaffected owing to the strength of economic diversity in some regions. This was stated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), in its latest report, titled "Economic Update: Africa Q4 2019." via LATEST NEWS
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Nigeria: Damilola Ogunbiyi Starts Top UN Job

[This Day] After making her mark in the present administration of President Buhari where she served for four and half years, former Managing Director/CEO of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Damilola Ogiunbiyi has started her appointment at the United Nations where she will serve as the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All, Co-Chair of UN Energy, and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All. via LATEST NEWS
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Nigeria: 'Over 60 Children With Severe Malnutrition Admitted Weekly in Bauchi CMAM Centre'

[This Day] Bauchi -As a result of EU- UNICEF intervention to shore up the health status of children and women in Bauchi State, over 60 children with severe malnutrition are being admitted weekly at the Community -Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) site at Aisha Isah Yuguda Under five Clinic, Darazo in the state. via LATEST NEWS
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Saraki Urges Nigerians to Make Country Attractive to Investors

[This Day] A former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Nigerians on the commencement of the new year 2020, which also signifies the turn of a new decade and urged them to work to make the country more conducive for investments and building of a strong economy. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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Ondo Lawmaker Appoints 220 Aides

A member of the House of Representatives, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has appointed 220 persons as special advisers, special assistants and personal assistants, a report by PUNCH said.  The announcement was made through a statement by his Special Adviser on New Media, Alao Babatunde. The list showed that the lawmaker appointed one chief of staff, six special advisers, 156 special assistants, and 67 personal assistants. Babatunde said the appointment cuts across all 23 wards and 300 units of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency he represents at the National Assembly. Tunji-Ojo, who is Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, according to the statement, also appointed persons from the oil-rich states of the country, being his committee’s mandate areas. He said, “In my avowed commitment to serve the good people of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency as well as the mandate area better, I am pleased to announce the appointments. “Th...
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Pope Apologises For Slapping Devotee

Pope Francis apologised on Wednesday for his widely-viewed slap of a woman, who had grabbed his hand as he greeted Catholic faithful on New Year’s eve. The image of Francis slapping his way free from the clutches of the admirer was an instant hit on social media. A personal apology followed. He said, “We lose patience many times. “It happens to me too. I apologise for the bad example given yesterday.”  Pope Francis had greeted children before the Nativity scene on Saint Peter’s Square and was turning away when the woman, who had crossed herself then cried out something, pulled on his hand and almost caused him to fall. The 83-year-old grimaced before managing to break free by slapping her hand twice. He continued his tour, walking with some difficulty while maintaining a slightly greater distance from visitors, and gradually relaxed again as he came into contact with other children. Christianity News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New Y...
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Nigeria Named Among Countries Where Journalists Were Killed In 2019

Nigeria has been listed among countries where death of journalists and media professionals occurred in 2019. While over 19 journalists were harassed, assaulted, brutalised, arrested and detained in 2019, a reporter was killed in the country. The death of Precious Owolabi, a reporter attached to Channels TV, sees Nigeria emerging the least country with record of death of journalists. Recall that the detention of Agba Jalingo was recorded in the November list of One Free Press Coalition of the most urgent cases of threats to press freedom suffered by journalists around the world. Student journalists are also facing attack and intimidation by various state governments with the growing repression of media space in the country. The IFJ recorded 49 killings of journalists and media professionals in 2019, a significant drop from 95 in 2018. See Also Sahara Reporters Precious Owolabi, ChannelsTV Reporter Killed In Police, Shiite Clash To Be Buried Thursday 0 Comments 5 Month...
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76 Senior Officers Redeployed In Nigerian Air Force Shake-up

On Wednesday, the Nigerian Air Force announced the redeployment of 36 Air Vice Marshals and 40 Air Commodores including Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding and commandants of tri-service institutions. In a statement, Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the redeployment followed the recent promotion of some senior officers to the next higher ranks as well as the retirement of some senior officers. He said, “Branch chiefs affected by the redeployment include AVM Oladayo Amao, the former Chief of Training and Operations, who has now been appointed as the Chief of Policy and Plans while AVM James Gwani, has been appointed as the new CTOP. “Additionally, AVM Musibau Olatunji has been appointed as the new Chief of Aircraft Engineering, while AVM Mohammed Idris has been appointed as the Chief of Administration. “Also redeployed are AVM Abubakar Liman, the erstwhile Commandant of the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Lagos State, w...
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Ondo Lawmaker Appoints 220 Aides

A member of the House of Representatives, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has appointed 220 persons as special advisers, special assistants and personal assistants, a report by PUNCH said.  The announcement was made through a statement by his Special Adviser on New Media, Alao Babatunde. The list showed that the lawmaker appointed one chief of staff, six special advisers, 156 special assistants, and 67 personal assistants. Babatunde said the appointment cuts across all 23 wards and 300 units of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency he represents at the National Assembly. Tunji-Ojo, who is Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, according to the statement, also appointed persons from the oil-rich states of the country, being his committee’s mandate areas. He said, “In my avowed commitment to serve the good people of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency as well as the mandate area better, I am pleased to announce the appointments. “Th...
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German torpedo boat Albatros

German torpedo boat Albatros . Albatros was the fourth of six Type 23 torpedo boats built for the German Navy. Launched in July 1926 and commissioned in May 1927, she often served as a flagship of various torpedo boat units. The ship made multiple non-intervention patrols during the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930s. After an attack by aircraft of the Spanish Republican Air Force that killed German sailors in 1937, Albatros participated in the retaliatory bombardment of Almería. At the beginning of World War II in 1939, she helped to lay minefields and made anti-shipping patrols before participating in Operation Weserübung, the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. Albatros fired the first shots of the campaign when she encountered and crippled a Norwegian patrol boat. She was lightly damaged during the Battle of Horten Harbor. Albatros then ran aground and was wrecked while maneuvering in an attempt to avoid Norwegian coastal artillery.
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German torpedo boat Albatros

German torpedo boat Albatros . Albatros was the fourth of six Type 23 torpedo boats built for the German Navy. Launched in July 1926 and commissioned in May 1927, she often served as a flagship of various torpedo boat units. The ship made multiple non-intervention patrols during the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930s. After an attack by aircraft of the Spanish Republican Air Force that killed German sailors in 1937, Albatros participated in the retaliatory bombardment of Almería. At the beginning of World War II in 1939, she helped to lay minefields and made anti-shipping patrols before participating in Operation Weserübung, the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. Albatros fired the first shots of the campaign when she encountered and crippled a Norwegian patrol boat. She was lightly damaged during the Battle of Horten Harbor. Albatros then ran aground and was wrecked while maneuvering in an attempt to avoid Norwegian coastal artillery.
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