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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says holding political office is more of an opportunity to serve and positively impact the lives of millions of people, rather than the prestige that comes with the position. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of the book titled “Deputising and Governance in Nigeria” by the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. It was an occasion where the roles of a deputy to an elected public official, especially Vice Presidents and Deputy Governors, came under public searchlight with reminiscence from former President Goodluck Jonathan, Prof. Osinbajo, the author himself…

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers state has nullified the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The court gave the decision yesterday in a suit brought before it by some aggrieved members of the party who had during the primaries of the party lamented exclusion. It would recall that during the APC primaries that some members of the party had alleged exclusion and took protests to the state Secretariat of the party in Port Harcourt. However, one George Orlu and four others who claimed to have purchased nomination forms had approached the court requesting…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says the habours departments of Onne and Calabar ports have secured the International Standard Organisation (ISO) certification. Managing Director of NPA, Mohammed Koko, disclosed on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while featuring in the 55th session of State House Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team. Koko said that such certification would make ports operations more efficient, adding that efforts were underway to ensure that other ports were certified. The NPA boss said that the authority had come up with strategic initiatives–first of which was aggressive ports infrastructure renewal and modernisation. “And of course,…

The Nigerian government has expressed strong disapproval of the unverified security alert recently issued by the US and UK embassies in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed condemned the act on Tuesday in Abuja at a ministerial panel of the ongoing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Week. The minister also admonished the Nigerian media outlets and social media personalities for spreading the security alerts without verifying its authenticity and consequences. Mohammed was a panelist at the UNESCO session with the topic, ‘National Media and Information Literacy Frameworks, Sustaining Beyond Disinformation’ moderated by Dr Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant…

Adidas ends partnership immediately Decision to weigh with $250 million on 2022 net income Adidas sole owner of design rights Adidas has terminated its partnership with Kanye West immediately, the sporting goods maker said on Tuesday, reacting to a rash of offensive behaviour from the American rapper and designer. “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” the German company said. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness,” it said, using the rapper’s artist name. A lawyer representing…

By Samuel Jekeli Being mentally healthy for a child entails reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills on how to cope when there are challenges. Mentally sound children have a positive attitude to life and can function well at home, in school, and in the society at large. Children with mental health conditions could experience widespread human rights violations, discrimination and stigma. More than 80% of people experiencing mental health conditions, including individuals experiencing neurological and substance use disorders, are without any form of quality and affordable mental health care. Until the mental environment of a child…

Like many around the world, in Canada citizens are struggling with the cost of food. But amid accusations of “greedflation” – taking advantage of inflation to raise prices – the country’s largest grocery chains say they aren’t to blame. With food prices mounting, Canadian grocery store giant Loblaw made a promise: the cost of products under its lower-cost in-house brand, No Name, will remain frozen for three months. The offer, announced in a promotional email by Loblaw CEO Galen Weston on 17 October, wasn’t well-received. Some labelled it a PR stunt, while others declared it too little, too late. The…

At least three people, including the suspect, have died and seven others are injured after a shooting at a high school in St Louis, Missouri. The gunman entered Central Visual & Performing Arts High School shortly after 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Monday. The doors of the school building were locked and it was not immediately clear how the suspect entered. Witnesses say lives were saved after the gunman’s weapon jammed mid-attack. St Louis Public Schools say police “quickly stopped” the gunman. The suspect, identified by police as a 19-year-old former student, exchanged gunfire with police and later succumbed…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag would like to keep Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo until the end of the season, however if the 37-year-old will not accept a reduced role he will be allowed to find a new club. (Athletic – subscription required) Bayer Leverkusen’s Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick, 26, Lille’s Canada international Jonathan David, 22, and Lyon’s French 26-year-old Moussa Dembele are Ten Hag’s preferred options to replace Ronaldo. (Mirror) Ronaldo is open to a return to Italy, with Napoli still keen on a deal following their interest in the summer. (Sun) Chelsea will prioritise a move for AC Milan’s 23-year-old Portugal forward Rafael Leao over a deal for Ronaldo. (CBS, via Mirror)…

Aston Villa have appointed Villarreal manager Unai Emery as successor to sacked Steven Gerrard. Former Arsenal boss Emery, who had been in charge of Spanish club Villarreal, will take over at Villa on 1 November. Villa have paid a £5.2m buyout fee to Villarreal for the 50-year-old. Caretaker Aaron Danks will again take charge at Newcastle this weekend, after Gerrard was dismissed last week following a 3-0 Premier League defeat by Fulham. Emery, who would have been out of contract at Villarreal next summer, will begin work next week “after his work permit formalities are completed,” Villa said. https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1584621699294797827?s=20&t=D4_W03MTlLPIKIa5oS41hg They…