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The Federal Government of Nigeria has now released enough funds to start the serving of one hot meal a day to more than one million primary school pupils across seven States in the country, under the National Homegrown School Feeding Programme. This disclosure was made this morning by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the President, Office of the Vice President, while giving a media update on the Social Investment Programme of the Buhari administration. Specifically, a total sum of N844, 360, 550 has so far been released for the commencement of the programme in Anambra,…

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has announced the first set of speakers to feature on the programme at the West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference 2017 (WAIPEC), a three-day major platform for the oil and gas industry, taking place later this month (21-23rd February) at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. Industry leaders and expert speakers have been drawn from key stakeholders involved in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria to lead discussions and provide invaluable insight at WAIPEC 2017. These include: Dafe Stephen Sejebor – Group General Manager, National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS); Engr Simbi…

Manny Pacquiao on Monday asked his legions of Twitter followers to choose his opponent after announcing his next world title defence will be in the United Arab Emirates. “See you in UAE for my next fight. #TeamPacquiao” the WBO world welterweight champion tweeted, appearing to scupper reports that he would next fight Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane in April. Pacquiao then posted a poll on his official Twitter feed asking his 108,000 followers to choose either Horn, Terence Crawford, Amir Khan or Kell Brook as his next opponent in the UAE. The poll had received more than 10,000 votes by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that a report published by online news platform, Sahara Reporters, regarding the involvement of state Governors in the Paris Club loan is false. In a statement issued by the Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, he stated that investigation into the matter had only just begun and that no one has been indicted. “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been drawn to a report captioned, Nigerian State Governors, Senate President Saraki Pocketed Billions of Naira from Paris Loan Refund, which appeared in the online news portal, Sahara Reporters…

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his readiness to maintain a cordial relationship with members of the 4th Estate of the Realm in propagating the policies and programs of his administration. The Director General on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, stated this while receiving leaders of the Society for Press Freedom on behalf of the Governor in Lokoja last weekend. He said the Governor appreciates the support of the press to his government. “Governor Yahaya Bello is a democrat and an avid believer in the power of the press for mass mobilization. As a leader…

Adele, the British-born singer was the big star of the night at the 59th Grammy Awards on Sunday night. The award ceremony handed out 84 awards to the music industry’s best and brightest but it was Adele who scooped five awards, beating American Beyoncé for most of the prestigious titles at stake at the event in Los Angeles. Adele Adkins scooped Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song, Hello, brushing aside Beyoncé’s Hold Up. She also won Best Song of the Year with Hello, also shrugging off the challenge of Beyoncé’s Formation, a track from the album Lemonade. She…

White House will unveil new measures on immigration as early as Monday in the name of keeping Americans safe, with a top aide insisting US President Donald Trump did not overstep his authority with his controversial travel ban. With the ban now frozen by a federal appeals court pending further legal review, Trump is “considering and pursuing all options,” presidential aide Stephen Miller told “Fox News Sunday.” The White House could either file an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court, defend the merits of the order in lower courts or issue a new executive order. The last option was floated…

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte appears to be running away with the English Premier League title this season after opening a ten-point lead despite playing a 1-1 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor. Conte however will have to do more to galvanize his team to the title in May, with Manchester United’s manager, Jose Mourinho, finding a way to play with his mind. Although Conte says he is not perturbed, football pundits and fans know too well that Mourinho’s mind games cannot be ignored. During his two stint at Chelsea, Mourinho constantly used mind games against other managers and somehow he…

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a lady in Agbor, Delta State, for drugging her man friend in a hotel in Ojodu area of Lagos and carting away his car, laptop and mobile phone. The lady, Mitchel Harrold, 37, from Warri, Delta State was on Tuesday arrested after the operatives traced him through a car dealer in Lagos, whom she had engaged to help perfect import papers for the stolen Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2001 model. It was learnt that the suspect had on Thursday, 19th January, 2017, at about 5:30 p.m,…

Yale University is renaming a college that honours a former politician who was an advocate of slavery to recognise a female computer scientist instead. Calhoun College will be renamed to honour Grace Murray Hopper, who helped transform the way people use technology. Hopper earned Yale degrees in the 1930s and became a US Navy rear admiral. Saturday’s announcement, which follows years of debate, reverses a decision made last year. The Ivy League university said the move ends the controversy over the former politician and defender of slavery John C Calhoun, whose legacy led to campus protests in 2015. Four people…