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[IPS] New York -As reporters for Nigeria's Premium Times newspaper, Samuel Ogundipe and Azeezat Adedigba told CPJ, they spoke often over the phone. They had no idea that their regular conversations about work and their personal lives were creating a record of their friendship. via LATEST NEWS

[The Conversation Africa] There is renewed concern about the sustainability of rising debt levels in many African countries. Much of this debt is being incurred through foreign currency denominated Eurobonds issued on international financial markets. The total value of Eurobonds issued between 2018 and 2019 was more than the value of all bonds sold between 2003 to 2016. via LATEST NEWS

[This Day] A recent study conducted by IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) in cooperation with Oxford Economics, has revealed that market leadership is most frequently attained when an organisation establishes a high level of trust in data from its customers, its own business processes, and across its partner ecosystem. via LATEST NEWS

David Lyon, the Bayelsa governor-elect sacked by the Supreme Court, has said his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, should not be blamed for the development. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

[ISS] Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan are currently engaged in vital talks over the dispute relating to the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile River. While non-African actors are increasingly present in the negotiations, the African Union (AU) is playing a marginal role. via LATEST NEWS

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Barcelona -Children face multiple risks - from global warming to hunger to exploitative marketing - and no country is adequately dealing with these, says a U.N.-backed report via LATEST NEWS

Topic: When Challenges Arise [DCLM Daily Manna 20 February 2020 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi] Text:  John 12:27-50 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33 This he said, signifying what death he should die. 34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? 35 Then Jesus said...

Nigeria is governable. With willpower, the country can be productive and progressive. Justifying stagnation and regression by lecturing about the complexities of our nation, and waxing lyrical about the divisiveness of tribal and religious differences is just verbal sleight of hand, a deflection from padded agbadas, irresponsible borrowing and financial malfeasance.  Systems and structures are the foundations of governance and development. Without them, cities crumble and anarchy reigns. When you add deprivation and oppression as wilful tools of control, you get Nigeria.  The people we call ungovernable are only ungovernable on our shores. On more than one occasion, I have witnessed anonymous, conforming Nigerian travellers who queue at San Francisco Airport and wait patiently on their stopover at JFK, only to suddenly remember their name and status the second they arrive at Murtala Muhammad Airport. Agitated shrieks of “Do you know who I am?” fill the air in their r...

Beneficiaries of the NPower teaching scheme have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the non-payment of January allowances. The issue of non-payment of allowances was once again a matter of national discourse after a similar incident occurred in October 2019 when beneficiaries were not paid for three months. SaharaReporters had reported that since the social investment programme of the Nigerian Government was moved to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the minister, Sadiya Farouq, had been making attempts to stop some of the programmes under the scheme. Aside from announcing that beneficiaries would be laid off, she has also refused to release funds for the school feeding programme in some states. The beneficiaries under National Association Of Npower Volunteers said that they would no longer hesitate to embark on a strike action if their allowances were not paid. The beneficiaries are also asking for the immediate resignation of Far...

  Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere Chieftain and elder Nigerian statesman, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is an illiterate and returning the country back to the dark ages. Pa Adebanjo, who spoke at a lecture titled: ‘Restructuring: Building a Knowledge-Based Economy’, organised by the Voice of Reason in honour of her Founder, Late Prince Goke Omisore, also lamented that Nigeria had not been lucky with the right political leadership since return to democracy. The Afenifere chieftain stated that, “Despite far-reaching resolutions submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari on how to restructure Nigeria politically, economically and socially, Buhari is less-concerned because he does not know what restructuring means. “President Buhari is an literate, he does not know what restructuring means, he is less concerned about the future of Nigeria, he is only bothered about his cows." Adebanjo called on Nigerian youth to unite and form a movement that would facilitate how t...

Six years after she died of the Ebola disease, brave doctor, Ameyo Adadevoh, has finally been honoured by the federal government. The federal government in immortalising her, named a major road in her honour. from via EDUPEDIA24/7

Ashcan comic . An ashcan comic is a type of American comic book originally created solely to establish trademarks on potential titles and not intended for sale. It was developed by publishers including All-American Publications (logo pictured) and Fawcett Comics to gain legal protection for desirable titles. An ashcan comic was the same size as a regular comic book and usually had a black and white cover. The practice became common in the 1930s and 1940s when the comic book industry was in its infancy, but was phased out after updates to US trademark law. The term "ashcan" was revived in the 1980s by Bob Burden, who applied it to prototypes of his self-published comic book. Since the 1990s, the term has been used to describe promotional materials produced in large print runs and made available for mass consumption. In the film and television industries, the term has been adopted for low-grade material created to preserve a claim to licensed property rights.

Ashcan comic . An ashcan comic is a type of American comic book originally created solely to establish trademarks on potential titles and not intended for sale. It was developed by publishers including All-American Publications (logo pictured) and Fawcett Comics to gain legal protection for desirable titles. An ashcan comic was the same size as a regular comic book and usually had a black and white cover. The practice became common in the 1930s and 1940s when the comic book industry was in its infancy, but was phased out after updates to US trademark law. The term "ashcan" was revived in the 1980s by Bob Burden, who applied it to prototypes of his self-published comic book. Since the 1990s, the term has been used to describe promotional materials produced in large print runs and made available for mass consumption. In the film and television industries, the term has been adopted for low-grade material created to preserve a claim to licensed property rights.

  Nigerians have been urged to be conscious of the activities of human traffickers operating online via social media, mobile apps and other online platforms. The Migrant Project gave this advice while noting that human traffickers whose interest is to exploit women, men and children through forced labour and commercial sex, now recruit unsuspecting persons online, often via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Dating Sites, amongst others. Recall that SaharaReporters had published an article in January revealing how a Facebook user tricked people into releasing their children to be trafficked into slavery. Tayo Elegbede, Media Lead at The Migrant Project, said that the organisation had noticed a disturbing rise in the modus operandi of human traffickers. He noted that predators posed online either as travel agents with enticing deals, recruitment agencies with job offers or as lovers via dating sites and social media platforms, who would build trust before unleashing their i...

  Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere Chieftain and elder Nigerian statesman, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is an illiterate and returning the country back to the dark ages. Pa Adebanjo, who spoke at a lecture titled: ‘Restructuring: Building a Knowledge-Based Economy’, organised by the Voice of Reason in honour of her Founder, Late Prince Goke Omisore, also lamented that Nigeria had not been lucky with the right political leadership since return to democracy. The Afenifere chieftain stated that, “Despite far-reaching resolutions submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari on how to restructure Nigeria politically, economically and socially, Buhari is less-concerned because he does not know what restructuring means. “President Buhari is an literate, he does not know what restructuring means, he is less concerned about the future of Nigeria, he is only bothered about his cows." Adebanjo called on Nigerian youth to unite and form a movement that would facilitate how t...

Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji SaharaReporters Media   Mrs Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, a social entrepreneur and human development expert, has slammed government in Nigeria for spending energy and resources to create Amotekun. Akerele-Ogunsiji, who spoke at an event in Lagos, also lamented that the funds budgeted for education, infrastructure and other humanitarian needs of the country was not enough.  She said Nigeria has been so backward that the leadership was fighting a supremacy battle over Amotekun when countries were already fighting security issues with drones, satellites and robots. She said  “Nigeria is backward educationally but our hovernors are fighting the Presidency over Amotekun when countries of the world including neighbouring Ghana are already using drones, robotics and other technology borne out of research to fight insecurity.” The social entrepreneur urged Nigerian students to challenge the older ge...

Boko Haram Boko Haram Google   Tens of people were killed following an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Korongilum, a community under Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources revealed that the terrorists also killed operatives of special forces stationed to counter insurgency in the local government. The insurgents had stormed the community, shooting sporadically and also setting houses on fire. “People were just returning to their houses from the farm when the insurgents came in. “They came in through Forfor,” a resident said.  See Also Boko Haram JUST IN: Boko Haram Attacking Chibok Community 0 Comments 1 Day Ago It was gathered that members of the Special Forces comprising military, vigilante and hunters mobilised to the community to repel the attack. However, they were met with superior firepower as the insurgents were well equipped. “When the special forces mobilised to the scene, the attackers ambushed them, killing scores of spec...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has said that contrary to popular perception in the country, members of the National Assembly were working. Buhari, who was represented by Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, said this during the launch of Green Chamber Magazine, a publication of the House of Representatives in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “Hitherto, the public perception of the National Assembly is that of a bicameral legislature where overly comfortable and highly overpaid members merely stuff wads of currency notes into their pockets for little work done.  “This wrong perception has resulted partly from the lack of understanding of the enormous work of lawmakers, especially outside the glare of television cameras. “In addition, it will help the house to tell its own story, rather than relying on others to take charge of their narrative.  “It is said that no one can tell your story better than you. This magazine is long overdue. But like the s...

Rats Rats Google   Prof Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commisioner for Health, has put 63 persons under surveillance over Lassa Fever concerns. The move follows the isolation of the index haemorrhagic fever patient at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. The commissioner disclosed this at a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. Abayomi while speaking to journalists on Wednesday said, “We have identified 63 of the persons he may have been in contact with since his arrival from Ebonyi State into Lagos, Lagos Law School, the Nigeria Air Force Clinic and LUTH. “He was then referred to the Nigeria Air Force Clinic, Onikan, where he was managed further and was referred to LUTH when there was no improvement.  See Also PUBLIC HEALTH Lagos Admits First Lassa Fever Patient 0 Comments 12 Hours Ago “The test was confirmed as positive on February 17, 2020, and he was immediately transferred to the isolation containment facility in LUTH. “We hope that with our...

  Police have arrested one Edirin Ohonre in connection with the death of Laetitia Dagan, an Assistant Director of Administration at the State House, Abuja. Dagan was murdered in her home by some gunmen on Monday night. It was reported that she got home around 11pm when the gunmen broke into her apartment and assassinated her. The police on Wednesday announced that Ohonre was arrested for being involved in the death of Dagan.  See Also CRIME JUST IN: Aso Rock Official Assassinated In Abuja 0 Comments 1 Day Ago According to the police, Ohonre is being investigated by the homicide department of the force. They added that he is giving useful information to unravel others involved in the killing presently at large. CRIME Police News AddThis :  Original Author :  saharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

Abraham Ngobere has been sworn in as new Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly.  Ngobere represents Brass Constituency 3 and was Deputy Speaker of the House until his latest appointment.  Earlier, former Speaker of the Assembly, Monday Obolo, resigned from his position. Member representing Ekeremor Constituency 3, Michael Ogbere, was also elected as new Deputy Speaker of the House.    Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

  The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday considered a bill seeking to establish the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Smart Adeyemi (APC – Kogi West), said the functions of the commission when established will among others include identifying sources and routes of small arms and ammunitions; identifying those involved in the illicit trade; and providing harmonisation of intelligence and information collection. According to Adeyemi, the proliferation of small arms and weapons is a phenomenon responsible for destabilising the peace, development and threatening the national security of some countries in Africa. Noting that the local root cause of conflicts are numerous and diverse, Adeyemi, however, said that in all local conflicts, the diffusion of illegal arms and weapons of terror has played a decisive role in the escalation and intensification of these conflicts. He said, “The proliferation of the...

The trial of four alleged fraudsters, Abayomi Kukoyi, Prince Kingsley Okpala, Prince Chidi Okpalaeze and Prince Emmanuel Okpalaeze alongside a company, Petro Union Oil and Gas Company Limited, commenced today, February 19, 2020 before Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants were arraigned on February 13, 2020 on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, attempt to steal and forgery to the tune of £2,556,000,000 (Two Billion, Five Hundred and Fifty-six Million Pounds).  They however pleaded not guilty to all the charges. One of the counts preferred against them reads: “That you, Petro Union Oil and Gas Company Limited, Prince Isaac Okpala (now deceased), Abayomi Kukoyi, Prince Kingsley Okpala, Prince Chidi Okpalaeze, Prince Emmanuel Okpalaeze and Princess Gladys Okpalaeze (now at large), on or about 29th December, 1994, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, fraudulently procured ...