Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 16th February 2020
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Pan-Atlantic University Urges Reporting For Social Change, Trains 20 Journalists
In an effort to build the capacity of journalists to face the challenges of journalism in contemporary society, the School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos State, has trained no fewer than 20 media professionals. The journalists are drawn from print, electronic and digital media across Nigeria, were the first set for an
Pompeo’s Attacks On The Media Threaten Freedom Of Speech Around The World
I dealt with a lot of difficult journalists during my diplomatic career. There were those who prodded and pursued what at the Embassy believed were irrelevant issues. Some really seemed to be pushing your buttons to make a story of your overreaction. Yet, I always saw a key part of my job as defending their
Huge Waves Race Across Atlantic As U.K. Faces Another Winter Storm
Enormous waves churned across the North Atlantic on Saturday as Britain braced for a second straight weekend of wild winter weather and flooding. Hundreds of flights were canceled, and the Royal Navy joined the search for a missing man who went overboard a boat. Hurricane-force winds of up to 85 knots (98 mph) and monster
More Than 6,000 Bodies Found In Burundi Mass Graves
Authorities in Burundi have announced the discovery of more than 6,000 bodies in six mass graves. The findings in Karusi province are the largest since the government launched a nationwide excavation in January. Pierre Claver Ndayicariye, chairman of the country’s truth and reconciliation commission, told journalists on Friday that the remains of 6,032 victims, as well as thousands of
Death Of Senator Uwajumogu Should Serve As A Lesson
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji said that the death of former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly and Senator who represented Okigwe Zone in the Senate, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu should serve as a lesson to people. The Speaker said this in his office while
We Were Close To War With US After Soleimani Assassination
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the US and Iran “were very close to a war” in an interview with NBC on Friday on the sidelines of the 2020 Munich Security Conference. He explained that he thinks US President Donald Trump “was misled to believe that the United States would get away” with
Ahmed Lawan Celebrates With Gov. El-Rufai At 60
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on the occasion of his 60th birthday on Feb 16. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Saturday, Lawan said that El – Rufai’s life underscored the importance of vision, focus, tenacity, wisdom, and
U.S.$17.7m Loan Blocked Foreigners From Feruka Pipeline In Zimbabwe
The US$17.7 million loaned to the government by business tycoon Kuda Tagwirei in 2018 blocked foreigners from taking over controlling stake in the Feruka pipeline. This emerged at a time when Zanu-PF member Christopher Mutsvangwa and reserve bank of Zimbabwe advisor Eddie cross have upped their game in despising the business ventures being undertaken by
Storm Dennis Claims Two Lives
Two people have died on Saturday off the coast of Kent as Storm Dennis batters the UK. A body was recovered off the coast in Margate after a man fell over board on a Maltese tanker that was anchored off the coast early this morning. A coastguard spokesman said, “At around 1pm, after many hours
Europe Can Win Global Battle For Industrial Data- Industry Chief
Europe may have lost the battle to create digital champions capable of taking on U.S. and Chinese companies harvesting personal data, but it can win the war of industrial data, Europe’s industry policy chief said on Saturday. Vast troves of data from how fast we drive our cars to how much time a robot needs
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