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US, July 29, 2016 – The National Institutes of Health has named Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., as director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Director of the institute Francis S. Collins who made the announcement said Dr. Gordon is expected to join NIH in September. ”Josh is a visionary psychiatrist and neuroscientist with deep experience in mental health research and practice. He is exceptionally well qualified to lead the NIMH research agenda to improve mental health and treatments for mental illnesses,” said Dr. Collins. “We’re thrilled to have him join the NIH leadership team.” As NIMH director, Dr.…
Abuja, July 28, 2016 – Nigeria U17 side, Golden Eaglets on Wednesday grinned with joy yet again after a 4-0 win against Super Lions of Suleja at the NFF\FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja, in continuation of their preparation towards next week’s Madagascar 2017 AFCON qualifier against Niger Republic. Goal scorers for Eaglets were Ishaq Abdulrasak, Musa Usman (Babalolo), Nasifi Yahaya and Success Makanjuola in what was the team’s fifth win in six practice matches. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed as well as NFF assistant directors (technical), Siji Lagunju and Abdulrafiu Yusuf were part of the crowd that watched…
US, July 28, 2016 – Captain of Team Nigeria to the Rio Olympics, John Mikel Obi has denied media reports making the rounds in Nigeria that he gave 30,000 dollars to his team –mates in the U23 team presently camping in Atlanta, USA. Speaking from the team’s camp at the Hyatt Place, the Super Eagles captain was furious: “I was first told of this unfortunate story by a friend who called me from Nigeria. I thought he was joking until he sent me the link. “I don’t know the source of this story which to me is all out to…
Nigeria, July 28, 2016 – The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has kicked off a three-day programme of activities to unveil the State’s new tourism brand tagged ‘One Lagos’ at the Lagos Bar Beach during the grand finale on Friday July 29. The Commissioner for Tourism in the State, Mr. Folorunso Folarin-Coker during an interactive session with newsmen disclosed that the rationale behind the event is to further bring the diverse multi-cultural heritage of Africa’s largest mega-city to the forefront and show case the vibrant energy of its people. ‘The ‘One Lagos’ brand will showcase the true…
Nigeria, July 28, 2016 – The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya today commended His Royal Majesty, Major-Gen. Félix Mujakperuo, rtd., Orhue 1, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom for stimulating harmony and development in Delta State. He also praised His Royal Majesty for using his position for the service of the people. In a congratulatory message to the monarch on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his ascension to the throne, Igbuya attributed the peace, progress and prosperity of Okpe kingdom to the wise and benevolent leadership of His Royal Majesty. He applauded the monarch…
Lagos, Nigeria, July 28, 2016 – A vulcanizer arrested along with three other suspected robbers by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that he ventured into robbery to raise money for food and graduation ceremony. The vulcanizer, Oluwatimileyin Okunnade, 21, from Ogbomosho, Osun State was arrested yesterday around 8:00 p.m. in traffic by the police after snatching an Infinnix Hot Note from a lady driving a white Sienna space bus. According to him, “I went to Ojodu – Berger Bus Stop early in the morning to look for work. I was…
USA, July 28, 2016 – Shell today announced that it has discovered oil in deep water U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Tagged Fort Sumter well, Shell said the initial estimated recoverable resources from the well are more than 125 million barrels of oil equivalent. “Further appraisal drilling and planned wells in adjacent structures could considerably increase recoverable potential in the vicinity of the Fort Sumter well”, Shell said. “The Fort Sumter discovery builds upon Shell’s global deep-water leadership. Its proximity to our nearby discoveries in the area, and to highly prospective acreage to the southeast, makes Fort Sumter particularly significant,” said…
Government should adopt the carrot and stick approach by engaging all relevant stakeholders, most especially the oil companies, community, traditional and religious institutions, youths, etc in the Niger Delta by sensitization about the danger posed to their immediate environment and economy by oil spillage caused by acts of bombing and vandalization of oil and gas pipelines By Nelson Ekujimi Nigeria, July 28, 2016 – Lately, the issue of criminality through the bombings and vandalization of oil and gas pipelines in the Niger Delta region has been on the front burner of public discourse in the Nigerian political space because of…
Nigeria, July 28, 2016 – The Lagos State Government has said it will hold the July edition of the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, in a press statement, reinstated that the Sanitation Exercise will be observed state-wide between the usual hours of 7:00am-10.00am on Saturday adding that as usual, there will be restriction of human and vehicular movement across the State. Adejare implored Lagosians to come out en-masse on Saturday to clean and clear the drains in their neighbourhood so as to continually prevent flooding in the state. He…
Monaco, July 28, 2016 – The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) through it’s marketing partner TMS International has extended its contract with Double Fish, a table tennis equipment manufacturer for four more years. The deal, which now runs until 2020 continues Double Fish’s tradition of being the official table supplier at the prestigious World Tour Grand Finals, which will be held this year in Doha, Qatar on 8-11 December. TMS International’s Managing Director Anders THUNSTROM stated:”TMS International is very happy to extend the agreement with Double Fish for the World Tour Grand Finals until 2020 (2017-2020). Double Fish has now…
