Day: June 23, 2021

Ethiopian Airlines Leads With Completely Vaccinated Crew Members

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The leadership of Ethiopian Airlines Group, which is no doubt Africa’s largest carrier, said the airline has started operating flights with fully vaccinated crew against the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to keep travelers safe in light of the pandemic. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam who made the disclosure said, “We are pleased to operate flights with fully vaccinated crew – a significant step in protecting our employees’ and customers’ health safety. We are encouraged by the increasing number of passengers travelling for business, VFR and tourism supported by…

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Anambra Politics: Ex-CBN Governor, Prof. Soludo Wins APGA Gubernatorial Ticket

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Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) turned politician, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State. The top banker was announced as the winner on Wednesday night after the keenly contested primary held in Akwa, the Anambra State capital. According to the result declared at the end of the contest, Soludo, polled 740 votes, representing more than 90 per cent of the votes cast, to defeat other candidates. The election took place despite the controversy…

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Vandals Of Railway Tracks In Nigeria Including A Chinese Charged To Court

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A Chinese national is among the vandals of Nigeria Railway Tracks arraigned today by the Nigeria Police. The suspected railway vandals appeared at the Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. 18 out of the 30 suspects earlier arrested were in court but Hon. Justice Nehizena Afolabi adjourned the trial to July 7, 2021, for hearing and ordered that all suspects appear on the next date. The police are charging the suspects for conspiracy, economic sabotage, and terrorism while the lawyer of the Chinese national is charged…

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Twitter Ban: ECOWAS Court Stands Between Buhari’s Govt. & Planned Prosecution Of Nigerians

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President Muhammadu of Nigeria (left) and Twitter co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jack Dorsey In reaction to the decision of the federal government of Nigeria to ban the usage of Twitter in Nigeria because Twitter deleted President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweet and the threat by the government in Nigeria that defaulters would be prosecuted, the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja has restrained the Federal Government from arresting and prosecuting Twitter users pending the determination of a suit before it. The…

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AMCON Takes Over Assets Of A Serving Senator Over N600m Debt

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Embattled Senator Alhaji Buhari Abdulfatai whose Abuja choice houses have been taken over by AMCON As a follow-up to the order of Honourable Justice I. E Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over assets belonging to Alhaji Buhari Abdulfatai, Chief Promoter of Abadat Ventures Limited over an indebtedness of almost N600million. Interestingly, Alhaji Buhari Abdulfatai is a serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Ogbomosho North Federal Constituency in Oyo State a seat he won on the platform…

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Beth Dunford Is AfDB New Vice President

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President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Beth Dunford as its Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development. The bank also announced that the appointment becomes effective from July 1, 2021. A statement further explained that Dunford, a national of the United States of America, brings extensive experience to this role. She has held senior level leadership positions in the US government, where she managed large and complex programs, working with the private sector, civil society,…

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