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15 injured, tension rises ahead of Edo APC rally There was tension in Benin, the Edo State capital on Thursday, over a rally that a faction of the All Progressives Congress loyal to its National Chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, will hold today. The Oshiomhole faction will today (Friday) hold a rally for a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Osagie Eze-Iyamu. Ahead of the rally, 15 people were injured during a clash between supporters of Oshiomhole and those of the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The APC in Edo State had, last month, been factionalised with one group  loyal to Oshiomhole and  the other backed by Obaseki. The Oshiomhole  faction led by Col David Imuse (retd.), said Friday’s  rally was being organised by the party to receive the PDP candidate in the 2016 governorship election, Ize Iyamu. But there was confusion over the rally on Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday,  there was a letter dated 11th December, which wa...

FG suspends Turkish Airlines operations into Nigeria The Federal Government has ordered Turkish Airlines to suspend its operations into Nigeria due to repeated cases of poor passenger treatment by the international carrier. It gave the directive through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, directing the airline to suspend its operations until it was ready to operate with the right size of aircraft that could transport all passengers with their baggage at the same time.     It was gathered that the government’s directive came as a result of recent cases in which the airline failed to bring in passengers into Nigeria together with their checked-in baggage. In a letter to the airline by the acting Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Abdullahi Sidi, which was made available by the Federal Ministry of Aviation in Abuja on Thursday, the authority expressed displeasure at the incidents, which it said had been going on for over two weeks. Sidi said the inciden...

Buhari’s kinsmen attack Aisha over Villa crisis  Kinsmen of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), have faulted his wife, Aisha, over her Wednesday’s statement, which attacked the  Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu. The kinsmen in Daura, in separate exclusive interviews with the Kastina State correspondent of The PUNCH,  on Wednesday evening, berated Mrs Buhari for making what they called a purely  private family affair, public. Mrs Buhari,  had in the statement on Wednesday morning,  said, “It was Garba Shehu,  who claimed that the government would not allow the office of the first lady to run.  He was later to confirm to one of my aides that he was instructed to say so by Mamman Daura and not the President. This antic attracted the anger of Nigerian women. He didn’t realise the fact that the first lady’s office is a tradition which has become an institution.” Commenting on the statement...

Nigeria listed among ‘Top-20 improves in Doing Business for the year 2020’          An annual report published by the World Bank has listed Africa’s largest economy country, Nigeria, among the top 20 improves in doing business. The recent World Bank projection is for the year 2020. Only five African countries – Nigeria, Togo, Zimbabwe, Djibouti and Kenya – made list. The report is an annual publication that measures business regulations across 190 countries.     Nigeria made a giant leap of more than 100 positions as it was ranked 146 in 2018 report. According to the report the jump can be attributed to major improvement in significant parameters such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, resolving insolvency, getting electricity, credit, among others. The World Bank said Nigeria made improvements by operationalising a new electronic platform that integrates the tax authority and the Corpo...

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 Increasing population pressurizing judges, others – CJN       The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday disclosed that the rapid growth of population in the country has placed the judiciary under pressure. He consequently urged Judges and Magistrates to embrace the use of technology, saying it was the only way that enormous challenges of dispute resolution in the 21st Century could be met. The National Population Commission, NPC, has put Nigeria’s current population at 198 million people, with urban population growing at an average annual growth rate of about 6.5 per cent. “We are faces with an ever present clamour and demand for speedy, affordable and efficient administration of Justice. Our ability to respond to the growing demand of judicial services goes a long way in determining our credibility and integrity.       “You will agree with me that we must continuously rise to ...

7 40 things you can do everyday that makes you much healthier Sweat it out either in the gym, working out outside, sauna or hot yoga. Do high intensity interval training (HIIT) for 10-20 minutes. Drink green vegetablescript async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>  juice (e.g. made with cucumber, kale, celery, carrot, lime and ginger). Have green smoothie for breakfast (e.g. made with ripe bananas, spinach, apple, ginger and ice water). Take 1-2 teaspoons of spirulina, chlorella or moringa powder to boost your mineral intake. They’re a great addition to a green smoothie. Skip your coffee and have herbal or green tea instead. Caffeine in coffee robs you of energy and increases stress response in your body and damages overall health. Eat whole food plant-based diet. Skip anything artificial and packed with preservatives and other chemicals. Rope jump, rebound or do jumping jacks to pump up your ...

Gillibrand: Bill Clinton should have resigned over Lewinsky affair           Washington (CNN) New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand believes that former President Bill Clinton should have resigned in light of the Lewinsky affair.        Speaking to The New York Times Thursday, Gillibrand, who holds Hillary Clinton's former seat, said of whether the former president should have stepped down, "Yes, I think that is the appropriate response." Clinton was ultimately impeached over the scandal but was acquitted by the Senate and finished his term as president.         Gillibrand's remarks are particularly noteworthy considering she was a big supporter of Hillary Clinton's recent presidential campaign. She frequently spoke in support of the Clintons and traveled to campaign events to advocate for the former first lady.   "Things have changed toda...

UNGA: Buhari travels to New York Sunday             President Muhammadu Buhari is to leave Abuja on Sunday for New York to join other world leaders at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72). The President’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.    Adesina said the President would during the visit, participate in the General Debate where he was expected to deliver the country’s National Statement. The theme for this year’s Debate is: “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet.”   He said Buhari would also join other world leaders at the welcoming reception to be hosted by the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. The special adviser said the the president would also hold a bilateral meeting with the UN scribe. “Equally, the Nigerian leader will hold a lun...