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Covenant University VC urges Buhari to invest in ICT
Charles Ayo, vice chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, has advised Muhammadu Buhari, the President-elect of Nigeria, to invest in Information and Communications Technology, ICT infrastructure and manpower training at all levels in order to improve education in Nigeria. This, he said, at the 2015 Hayford Alile Foundation annual lecture held at the Julius […] More
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NGE Re-elects Femi Adesina as President:
Femi Adesina, president of Nigeria Guild of Editors has been re-elected as president of the body for another two years. Adesina and other members of his former executive, with the exception of Victoria Ibanga, who was newly elected for the office of general secretary. She defeated Mustapha Isah, who was on the executive until afternoon […] More
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in WorldVenezuelan Legislators Grant Decree Powers To President
Venezuelan National Assembly has granted President Nicolas Maduro the power to govern by decree until December 31, 2015. The president requested the approval of the Enabling Law after the United States issued new sanctions against Venezuelan officials. He said he needed the special powers to deal with the threat posed by the United States, which […] More
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in Big StoryYemen President, PM Resigns
Yemen President, Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, has resigned from office along with the Prime Minister. The duo resigned in protest following the takeover of the capital, Sanaa by Shia Houthi rebels. President Hadi said he could not continue after the Houthi’s failed to honour a peace deal. Parliament refused to accept the resignations. However, Houthi rebel […] More
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French President Vows To Protect All Religions
President Francois Hollande has vowed that France will protect all religions, adding that Muslims are the major victims of fanaticism. While thanking the Arabs for their solidarity over terrorism in Paris at the Arab World Institute, Hollande said Islam was compatible with democracy. Attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine, a jewish supermarket and a policeman, left […] More
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Italian President, Napolitano Resigns
Italian president,Giorgio Napolitano, has announced his retirement in a resignation letter on Wednesday, Italian officials said. In December 2014, Napolitano revealed that he may leave office ahead of the 2020 expiration of his term due to ill health. In 2013, the 89-year-old president agreed to serve a second term to help play a role in […] More
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Afghanistan Unveils Unity Government
Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, has announced a unity cabinet, three months after he was sworn in. The names of twenty five ministers were unveiled at a ceremony in Kabul presided over by president Ghani and government chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah. The announcement followed heated negotiations between the two former opponents who decided to work together […] More
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Obasanjo Urges Nigerians to Vote Wisely
Ahead of the February 14 general elections, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to vote wisely and allow sound judgment to prevail. He said this was necessary as Nigeria does not deserve its present position. Obasanjo said this on Monday, while receiving a group of women identified as South-West Women leaders at his Presidential […] More
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Indonesia landslide death toll Hits 51
At least 51 people are said to have died from a mudslide that swamped Jemblung village in Indonesia with more than 50 people still missing. The landslide, which happened on Friday have had hundreds of rescuers digging through mud and wreckage, searching for survivors. The operation was stopped on Monday as more rain prompted fears […] More
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in PublicationsJonathan Dares The Odds
On Tuesday, November 11, President Goodluck Jonathan declared for a second term of office. That event witnessed a large turnout of party faithful and supporters of the President at the Eagles Square, Abuja. It was also a platform for the President to give an account of what he has been able to achieve in the […] More
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Burkina Faso’s President resigns
Blaise Compaore, Burkina Faso’s President has announced his resignation, following violent protests that trailed his attempt to extend his 27-year rule on October 31. Compaore issued a statement saying the presidency was now vacant and urging elections within 90 days. However, Military chief Gen Honore Traore said he had taken over as head of state […] More
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