el-Rufai's Education Revival Inspires Me, Senator Uba Sani Tells Giwa Delegation | Leadership Newspaper

Senator Uba Sani, representing Kaduna Central constituency has said that his identification of education as key priority was conscious, deliberate and inspired by Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai’s Education Revival Programme.

Making the statement while addressing a high powered delegation from Giwa Local Government, the Senator Uba said it was also the outcome of his critical look into the dwindling standard of education in the North and its negative effect on the socio-economic and political development of the region.

Vowing never to waver in following in the footsteps of Governor El-Rufai, the Senator restated commitment to doing all that is needed to ensure a better future for the children through education.

Uba Sani said:”But the immediate push and inspiration for me to take action was Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s Education Revival Program. His holistic approach to reviving education has been widely acclaimed. Kaduna State has become a model of educational reform, all thanks to our focused, dynamic and resourceful Governor,” he said.

“In this wise, I am making efforts to attract an intervention for the construction of a befitting hostel and an ICT Centre at the Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Giwa.

“I assure the good people of Giwa LG, and indeed, Kaduna Central Senatorial District of my continued good representation and attracting of projects and investments. All I crave is your usual understanding and cooperation,” he said.

Stakeholders of Giwa Local Government visited Senator Uba to show appreciation over the passage of his Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Education, Giwa, Kaduna State by the Senate.

Led by the Giwa Local Government Chairman, Hon. Abubakar Shehu, the powerful delegation comprised of House of Representatives member, Hon. Shehu Balarabe Bakauye (Birnin Gwari/Giwa Federal Constituency), Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Giwa Local Government, Alh. Ibrahim Musa.

Others in the delegation included Kaduna House of Assembly members; Hon. Yusuf Ibrahim and Hon. Rilwanu Gadagau, traditional leaders, religious scholars, ward councilors and executive members of the APC in Giwa Local Government.

The delegation showered encomiums on the Senator for putting Giwa Local Government on the national map of education and for making revitalization of education a key priority.

The delegation however assured him of their total support and cooperation in ensuring that the College becomes a reality.

NCDC announces 556 COVID-19 new infections in Nigeria - Photo

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 556 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 36,663.

NCDC disclosed this on its official twitter handle late on Sunday.

According to it, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is headed toward the 37,000 mark.

Giving an update on coronavirus infections, the health agency revealed that the new cases were reported across 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

NCDC said that 19 states did not record a new case of the virus in the past 24 hours.

It, however, said that Edo state recorded the highest number of cases with 104 infections.

The health agency added that Lagos state had the second-highest number of cases with 97 infections recorded while the FCT had 70 new infections.

Others are Benue – 66, Oyo – 61, Kaduna – 38, Plateau – 28, Osun – 19, and Akwa Ibom – 14.

Three states – Rivers, Katsina, and Ondo, reported 13 new infections.

Meanwhile, Ogun, Kano, and Nasarawa states recorded six, five, and four cases each while Gombe and Ekiti recorded two cases apiece.

It said only  one case was recorded in Borno state.

This brings the total number of cases recorded in Nigeria to 36,663.

According to the NCDC, the records show that 15, 105 persons have been treated and discharged, with 789 deaths recorded so far in the country.

It said the government was working hard to test and treat those who may have been infected with the virus.

It then advised Nigerians to be cooperative and to avoid discrimination against those who have been visited by public health officials.

“They need your support and care,” it said.

The NCDC urged Nigerians to observed physical distancing to help reduce the spread of the virus to others.

“Avoid contact with droplets when an infected person sneezes/coughs.

 physical distancing, and wash your hands with soap frequently,” it advised.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the percentage of the new and cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria as of July 19 stood at -0.149 per cent, while recovery percentage Change stood at -0.452 per cent.

Death percentage change was 0.833 per cent, while recovery rate stood at 41.2 per cent just as death rate notched 2.152 per cent.

 (NAN)

We deserve to win a trophy’: Luiz redemption as Arsenal shock Man City

David Luiz insists Arsenal’s shock 2-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals proves they deserve to be contenders for major trophies.

Arsenal defender Luiz enjoyed a sweet moment of redemption as his superb display paved the way for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s double to knock out holders City at Wembley.

Luiz was lambasted after giving away a goal before being sent off for conceding a penalty in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at City in their first game following the coronavirus hiatus.

But the Brazilian kept City at bay in the rematch and Arsenal, through to a record 21st FA Cup final, will play Chelsea or Manchester United in the showpiece on August 1.

“We have a final to play this season and we will try and win a title for this club because this club deserves to win a trophy,” Luiz told BT Sport.

“It was a great result against one of the best teams in the world. We were humble, we understood the way we had to play and we took the opportunities to score.

“We have to be mature, to understand what level we are in the process.”

Luiz paid tribute to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who out-witted City boss Pep Guardiola with a shrewd game plan, and saluted his team-mates’ fighting spirit.

“We have an amazing coach but we can’t go from 0 to 100. We are improving. The spirit was great and I’m happy for the team because they deserve it,” Luiz said.

“All the team defended, it is not just the last line. Everybody has to fight and play every ball 100 percent. It’s part of the process.

“We could do more of this in the game so it would maybe be easier. The other team is miles away in front of us but we were humble so when we play we can hurt the opponent and we did that.”

Asked if he was hurt by the criticism following the defeat at City in June, Luiz — who has since signed a new contract — said: “It is part of the football. I understood that football is about surviving.

“Every day you are going to defend the odd thing. I was working hard every single day after my mistakes. I was humble to work more and to work more for the team.”

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Enugu records 80 new COVID-19 cases, as Nigeria reaches 36,107

Nigeria, on Saturday, recorded 653 fresh confirmed cases of COVID-19, with Enugu State contributing 80; Nigeria’s total number is now 36,107.

In its daily report released, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, said the new cases were recorded in 27 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Lagos is leading with Lagos-115, followed closely by three states of Kwara-85, Enugu-80 and FCT-78.

Others are Rivers-36, Ondo-35, Oyo-30, Katsina-28, Kaduna-19, Abia-19, Nasarawa-18, Plateau-17, Imo-16, Ogun-9, Ebonyi-9, Benue-9, Kano-9, Delta-8, Bauchi-7, Ekiti-6, Gombe-4, Bayelsa-4, Adamawa-4, Osun-4, Cross River-1,Yobe-1, Borno-1 and Zamfara-1.

Till date, Nigeria has recorded 35,107, 13, 938 discharged and 778 deaths.

653new cases of #COVID19Nigeria

Lagos-115

Kwara-85

Enugu-80

FCT-78

Rivers-36

Ondo-35

Oyo-30

Katsina-28

Kaduna-19

Abia-19

Nasarawa-18

Plateau-17

Imo-16

Ogun-9

Ebonyi-9

Benue-9

Kano-9

Delta-8

Bauchi-7

Ekiti-6

Gombe-4

Bayelsa-4

Adamawa-4

Osun-4

Cross River-1

Yobe-1

Borno-1

Zamfara-1 

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— NCDC (@NCDCgov) July 18, 2020

 

Photo: FirstBank rewards Verve Cardholders with free fuel

First Bank of Nigeria Limited said its Free Fuel Promo is to reward customers for Verve Card usage.

According to this Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, the Free Fuel promo, which is activated in collaboration with Verve International and Oando Plc, kicked off on Monday, July 6, 2020 and to run through Friday, July 24, 2020 between 6am and 6pm.

A statement by the bank on Sunday reads:

“In the promo, for a minimum of N3,000 fuel purchase, FirstBank Verve Cardholders will receive five extra litres of fuel for FREE instantly at selected Oando Fuel Stations across Lagos every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The Oando fuel stations where the promo will run are Abijo (Lekki Stillwaters), Fola-Agoro, Maryland, Agege-Bypass, Lakowe, Lawanson, Ojodu- Berger, Alapere, Shiro Road (Fadeyi Ikorodu Rd.), Awolowo Rd (by Fire Service), Marina, and Tradefair stations.

“Verve card is a secure debit card that allows the cardholder to conveniently meet day to day financial needs such as payment for goods and services, airtime recharge, bill payments, funds transfer, etc. It is accepted across all ATMs, POS, Web and Mobile Platforms in Nigeria.

“Pick up your FirstBank Verve card today at any of our branches and start getting rewarded!”

Malian PM apologises for violent crackdown by security forces

Mali’s prime minister has apologised for “excesses” by security forces who opened fire last week on anti-government protesters, but rejected opposition demands that President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resign.

Last Friday, the latest in a series of mass protests in the capital Bamako against Keita turned violent, with security forces firing on protesters, some of whom had occupied state buildings.

Clashes continued for several days, with at least 11 people killed in total, the government has said.

”Unfortunately, there were excesses. What happened is very regrettable. We apologise for it,” Prime Minister Boubou Cisse said in an interview with France 24 television aired late on Thursday. He said prosecutors had opened an investigation into the violence.

On Tuesday, Cisse wrote to the security ministry demanding an explanation for the deployment of an anti-terrorist special operations force on the streets of Bamako during the protests.

The coalition of religious, political and civil society leaders behind the protests accuses Keita of failing to address violence by jihadist groups and ethnic militias, of mismanaging the economy and of enabling corruption.

A delegation from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS is in Bamako this week to try to broker a resolution, but Keita’s opponents have so far refused to withdraw their demand that the president resign.

“It’s inconceivable because the president … was democratically elected,” he said. “I think it’s important … that anyone who occupies position of responsibility in our country gets there through the democratic process.”

The ECOWAS delegation, led by former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, is scheduled to meet with Keita and opposition leaders on Friday.

The opposition has urged its supporters to mourn those killed in the protests during Friday prayers, but has backed off earlier calls for a mass prayer meeting in the heart of Bamako.

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Photo: Pennywise, pound foolish women go for non-virgin hair ― Sandra Aburime

Foremost Nigeria’s hair care expert and merchant, Sandra Aburime, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lucious Virgin Hair company has labelled women who prefer to go for other types of hair like braids, weave-ons and others instead of virgin hair as “Penny wise, pound foolish”.

She said, “What many don’t know is that it is more economical to own a virgin hair than to go with braids and weave-on. Take for instance, it cost about 15,000 to braid or fix your hair which would last for 3 weeks or 4 weeks maximum and after that, you would need to fix your hair again spending another 15,000 which if you ask me, makes no sense, it’s more or less like a “penny wise pound foolish” case when you can just get a virgin hair for about 70,000 or less, once and for all, that would last you for 5 years or more depending on how you maintain it before thinking of changing it.”

Speaking further in a chat with Potpourri, she posited “ Every woman has their own choice of hairstyle, it’s their identity, their way of expression, depending on what they feel comfortable in. Every woman’s hair must be well kept regardless of the style.”

Sandra Aburime founded the Lucious Virgin Hair in 2012. Her journey into entrepreneurship began far back in her university days. She began humbly in Benin City, Edo State before relocating to the highbrow Lekki Phase 1 in 2018 where she holds sway as a leading virgin hair merchant.

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