A political pressure group, Tinubu Solidarity Vanguard, has commended the American people and government on the recent victory of Mr Joe Biden in the presidential election, describing it as “a breath of fresh air.” Dr Johnny Ben, the Director-General of the group in a statement on Monday said that Biden’s victory at the poll provided new opportunities of greatness for America and it’s allies. He called on President Donald Trump to accept the outcome of the election in good faith so as to further sustain the American democratic culture. “The Democratic process of the United States of America on the just concluded presidential…
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More than 500 experts, governments, civil society, academia and the private sector representatives from Africa and other regions, have agreed on the agenda of regional cooperation and accelerating geothermal development in Africa, at the Eighth African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGEO C8) that concluded on 6 November. This is contained in a press release posted on the website of the United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP. According to the statement, “participants recognized the need for capacity development for geothermal practitioners to ensure effective development of these projects through the newly established Africa Geothermal Centre of Excellence. “To ensure successful exploration and development,…
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has cautioned Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithful against any new protest. This is contained in a statement by its Director, Prof. Ishaq Akinola and made available to AsheNews on Monday. “The attention of MURIC has been drawn to subterranean rumblings as precursors of demonstrations. “We like to remind Nigerian Muslims in particular and all citizens in general that the last experience we had during #EndSARS protests was very bitter as it pushed the country to the edge of the precipice. “Protests are legitimate as long as they are peaceful but the last one was hijacked,…
AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a penalty kick for the third time this season as his team struggled to draw 2-2 at home to Verona on Sunday. The Swede went on to score a stoppage time equaliser as the Serie A leaders hit back to draw. Beaten 3-0 by Lille in the Europa League on Thursday, AC Milan trailed 2-0 after less than 20 minutes. Antonin Barak scored for the visitors and Davide Calabria put through his own goal. AC Milan pulled one back with a Giangiacomo Magnani own goal in the 27th minute. They should have equalised midway…
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 300 new infections of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in the country. The NCDC said after some weeks of recording low number of cases in the country, the 300 new cases brings the total number of infections in Nigeria to 64,090. The health agency also announced the discharged of 26 patients from isolation centers across the country. The NCDC said that the country’s epicenter, Lagos State, reported 255 new COVID-19 cases, its highest number of single-day infections since August 22. This is coming 24 hours after the state recorded no new case of…
Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday. The visitors had already seen a John McGinn goal ruled out for a harsh offside decision when Bukayo Saka, under pressure from Trezeguet, put into his own goal after 25 minutes. Aston Villa went up a gear in the second half with Jack Grealish pulling the strings in midfield and it was no surprise when Watkins headed home in the 72nd minute. Watkins struck again three minutes later after a rapid…
The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Alhaji Salihu Lukman has said that the lack of visibly identified leadership for the EndSARS protesters was capable of forestalling any negotiations with the Federal Government. He said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, adding that the lack of visible leadership was not advantageous to the protest as it made it vulnerable to takeover by hoodlums, who caused mayhem in several parts of the country. “The disadvantage of protests with undercover or virtual leadership, especially by young people in an emerging democracy like Nigeria, is that potentials for leadership…
By Abubakar Shekara “Let us not forget our differences. Let us recognize our differences and respect them” – Words on marble by Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of Northern Nigeria. It is a prescription made over half a century ago that has gained repetition in national discourse because it is a fact that rings more true to the situation of Nigeria. Those words were rehashed again recently, at the 50th anniversary of Arewa House in Kaduna by Governor Kayode Fayemi, in his keynote address at the occasion. For Fayemi, the import of Sardauna’s unique call is the…
The Lagos Seasiders male handball team on Sunday in Abuja trounced Niger United of Minna 27-22 on day nine of the ongoing Prudent Energy Handball Premier League. The Niger United led the first half 10-12 but they could not convert more chances, allowing Lagos Seasiders to lead from behind and convert more goals till the end. The event is taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The competition is expected to end on Nov. 14. Speaking after the match, Chief Coach of Lagos Seasiders male team, Duru Olabukola, lauded her teams’ superb and in-form performance. “So far,…
With the climate crisis threatening over half of the global GDP, there can be no business-as-usual when the world begins to plan for a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we have a unique opportunity to change our relationship with nature by shifting our development pathway to one that is equitable and sustainable. Development Finance Institutions may be the “visible hand” that can guide and finance the future we want – but Africa will remain under the proverbial thumb of skyrocketing debt and climate catastrophe if the new vision of development financing remains all talk and no action at the…