Thursday, 31 August 2017

Spanish Retailer Became The Richest Person In The World

Amancio Ortega (L) and daughter Marta Ortega Perez attend an event in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, in 2012. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
       Early Wednesday Ortega ceded the top spot to Bill Gates as Inditex shares fell on Spain's BME stock exchange. As of 10 am Eastern Time he was the third-richest person in the world, behind Gates and Jeff Bezos.

Move aside, Bill Gates.

Amancio Ortega, cofounder of Spanish retailing giant Inditex, is now the richest person on the planet, with a $200 million edge over previous leader Bill Gates.

Ortega has held the top position three other times, but he has always relinquished the lead within two days. Most recently, he surpassed Gates on Tuesday, after shares of Inditex—the parent company to fashion chain Zara—rose just over 1%. But by the end of the afternoon he was $100 million behind the Microsoft cofounder.

Abuja: UK opens new High Commission building



   The UK government has promised to attain a better bilateral and diplomatic relationship with Nigeria.


    UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and International Development Secretary Priti Patel, made this known at the unveiling ceremony of the new British High Commission on Thursday in Abuja.      Johnson said that the new British High Commission, which is now located at Plot 1157 Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, was expected to strengthen relationships with both countries. “It gives me a great pleasure to open this wonderful, new, super, colossal British High Commission in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja although some of our officials moved in six weeks ago. “It would further strengthen the British diplomatic ties with Nigeria.

Nigerian pilgrims pray for Nigeria, leaders, families in Arafat



  

   Nigerian pilgrims said that they would use the Arafat day to intensify efforts toward in praying for peace, stability and development of the country.

Yobe Senator donate cattle, rams for Sallah



  

    Senate Leader, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, donated cattle, ram and money to more than 1,000 people in Yobe North Senatorial District for Sallah festivals.

2,900 police deploy in Bauchi for Eid-El-Kabir

 

  Bauchi state police command has deployed 2,900 police officers and men to strategic areas across the state to ensure security and a hitch free Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

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“Our Princess is here”! Emenike & Iheoma Nnadi welcome Baby

"Our Princess is here"! Emenike & Iheoma Nnadi welcome Baby

     Nigerian football star Emmanuel Emenike and Miss World Nigeria 2014 Iheoma Nnadi have welcomed their first child, a cute daughter.

#LegendsAreBack: Manchester United & Barcelona Legends to honour victims of terror attacks

#LegendsAreBack: Man United & Barcelona Legends to honour victims of terror attacks
Manchester united and Barcelona
      Two of the most iconic football teams in the World, Manchester United and Barcelona will honour victims of the terror attacks in their two cities prior to Saturday’s charity match between former players from the clubs at Old Trafford, Manchester.
The pre-arranged game will be preceded by a minute’s silence, while both sides will wear black armbands and will have ‘Manchester’ and ‘Barcelona’ on their backs in place of player names.

Federal Government Begins Payment Of Worker’s N23billion Salary




Accountant General of the Federation,  Idris Ahmed

   The Federal Government has commenced the payment of about N23billion promotion arrears and salary shortfall to civil servants.

Ola Aina Expects FIFA Clearance Today






   Chelsea’s up and coming defender, Ola Aina is expecting to receive FIFA’s clearance  today to enable him star for the Super Eagles in the World Cup qualifier on Friday.

I met a debt burden of over N220 billion when i came to power in February 2017- Rotimi Akeredolu





   
  The Ondo State Governor,  Rotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday said he met a debt burden of over N220 billion when he came to power in February 2017.

EFCC recovers N409 billion & 137 convictions nationwide in 8 months

EFCC recovers N409 billion & 137 convictions nationwide in 8 months

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between January and August 2017 recovered about N409 billion and secured 137 convictions nationwide, the acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu said on Wednesday.

He spoke at an interactive meeting with media executives that held in Abuja.

Court blocks Texas law punishing Sanctuary Cities




 
  
   A US federal judge has halted a new Texan immigration law on sanctuary cities just two days before it is scheduled to go into effect.

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo To Lead Negotiations With ASUU





 
  The minister of Labour And Productivity, Chris Ngige has disclosed that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will lead the federal government negotiation team with the Academic Staff Union of Universities , ASUU.

Oba of Benin Commissions Revamped Edo Traffic Management Agency

            


   His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has commissioned the revamped Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency ,EDSTMA, with a charge to the officials to be committed to their jobs.

Super Eagles show support to Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme


Super Eagles pay Tribute to Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme  - BellaNaija
      The Nigerian football team, Super Eagles, on Wednesday paid tribute to goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who is battling acute-leukaemia.
The team wore t-shirts branded with Ikeme’s face to their press conference, and after ward for a photo session.

Mambilla power project gets $5.79bn for takeoff



The Federal Government yesterday approved the contract of the Mambilla hydro power plant at a cost of $5.792 billion.


The project consists of engineering and electro-mechanical works and on completion will produce 3,050 megawatts of electricity, nearly half of the current total national output.“Nigeria started talking about it (project) since 1972; that is about 45 years ago,” Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, told State House reporters shortly after the federal cabinet approved the contract yesterday.

“Several efforts had been made to bring it to reality but I’m happy to announce that this government approved the contract today to joint ventures of Chinese Civil and Engineering Company for the engineering and turn-key contract, including civil and electro-mechanical works for 5.792 billion dollars. The construction should take about 72 months (6 years).  “It is designed to deliver 3,050 megawatt of power. The productive output will be a function of water supply, because that is the major source of fuel, is a hydroplane.” Fashola added: “The project requires the construction of four dams, one of them is about 150 meters in height, the immediate two are 70 meters in height and the smallest of them is 50 meters in height.

“‎It also includes 700 kilometres of transmission line. It will be in Taraba state in the area called Gembu, and it will unleash the potential that have been reported about Mambila, including agriculture, tourism and energy. “You will recall that sometimes last year, the Chinese government held a summit in South Africa, essentially what that was about was supporting and partnering with African government to do their infrastructure and also funding the Agurua projects, so this was one of the projects of infrastructure that was submitted there and I think it also had the rail component.

“The money is coming from the Chinese government through their Exim bank, so it is an export funding support for them and an import funding for us. Eighty five percent is supposed to be financed by them and 15 per cent is our own counterpart funding. “The award now triggers contract negotiations for the financing side and after that are concluded the projects can now start.”

School feeding spurs transfer of pupils from private to public schools in Bauchi


    The commencement of Home-Grown Schools Feeding programme in Bauchi State has prompted transfer of many children from private to public schools.‎

350 Cameroon Supporters to Storm Uyo in Two Chartered Planes





    Supporters of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have concluded plans to mobilise about 350 of their members to hit Uyo, venue of Friday’s all-important World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, according to reports in the Cameroonian media.

NDE Flags off Skill Acquisition Training Scheme in Delta State





 

   
  The National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has flagged off a skill acquisition scheme to train 30 unemployed youth graduates of tertiary institutions on solar energy in Delta State.

Pentagon raises Afghanistan troop estimate to 11,000




   The Pentagon says there are about 11,000 US troops currently deployed in Afghanistan, a significantly higher number than was previously disclosed.
  Officials say the new tally includes temporary and covert units as well as regular forces.

President Buhari has arrived his hometown for the Eid el-Kabir celebration





 
    President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived his hometown, Daura in Katsina State, for the Eid el-Kabir celebration.

Five governors of the south East states of Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia and Enugu meet




  
 
  As part of their on-going efforts to build regional economic integration, the five governors of the south East states of Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia and Enugu met in the Enugu yesterday.

Federal Government to develop pilot database on missing persons in Borno, Rivers and Benue states



 
  The Federal Government has disclosed that it would soon develop pilot database on missing persons in Borno, Rivers and Benue states.

Nigeria Police Force deployed plain cloth officers to all strategic places for security measures to guarantee hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration






    The Nigeria Police Force said it has deployed plain cloth officers to all strategic places and taken adequate security measures to guarantee hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the country.

Federal Government moves to complete $5.8bn Mambilla power plant contract after 45 years



45 years after Nigeria began talks about its take off, the federal government has approved $5.792b for the construction of the 3,050 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Power project at Gembu, Taraba State.

Wednesday, 30 August 2017

Gernot Rohr Drops Akpeyi, Invites Dele Ajiboye Ahead of The 2018 World Cup Qualifier Against Cameroon



  

   Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, has called up into the Super Eagles camp Plateau United goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye to replace injured Daniel Akpeyi.

Inspector General of Police appointed Imohimi Edgar as the new Commissioner of Police in-charge-of the Lagos State Command



  

  The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has appointed, Imohimi Edgar, as the new Commissioner of Police in-charge-of the Lagos State Command.

Guatemala Court Overrules Order To Expel UN Official




   Guatemala's highest court has overruled an order by President Jimmy Morales to expel the head of the UN anti-corruption mission in the country.

Governor Okowa Urges Nigerians To Channel Their Grievances Appropriately






    Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has called for the use of appropriate legal channels for the people to address their grievances.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Omoni Oboli, Bimbo Akintola pay condolence visit to Eucharia Anunobi


    Nollywood actresses Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Omoni Oboli, Bimbo Akintola, Susan Peters, Ufuoma McDermot, and Rukky Sanda paid a condolence visit to veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi who lost her only child a week ago.

Debie Rise unveils New Music Video “Here to Stay”

BellaNaija - Debie Rise unveils New Music Video "Here to Stay" | Listen on BN


   Former Big Brother Naija housemate and talented artiste, Debie Rise has released the audio and visuals to her new single “Here to Stay“.

Produced by Johnny Drille and directed by Paul Gambit, the video is everything and more, and it promises to wow her fans with it intensified quality.


DJ Spinall set to drop 3rd Studio Album “Dreams” September 15th



BellaNaija - DJ Spinall set to drop 3rd Studio Album "Dreams" September 15th 

   Top boy DJ Spinall has revealed that he is set to drops his third studio album titled “Dreams” on the 15th of September this year.

Mercy Johnson, Davido, Ehiz Make 2017 100 Most Influential Africans List

   

   The 2017 100 most influential Africans list is out and actress Mercy Johnson- Okojie, Davido, Wizkid, Ehiz and a couple of others made the list.

See full list below:

Kaduna set to improve telecom services in rural areas

  

   The Kaduna State Government is working with a telecom company to mount 40 masts across the state to improve telecom services in 15 local government areas of the state, an official said on Wednesday.

Marawi: Red Cross gives hope to separated families

  

   The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has created a website where people separated by conflicts in southern Philippine city of Marawi can go online to find their missing relatives.

FG To Reward Each D’Tigress Player With N1m

   

  After achieving victory at the Afrobasket Championship title for the first time in 12 years in Mali, each D’Tigress player will get a reward of N1m.

Buhari Receives Victorious D’Tigress

  
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the victorious D’Tigress in Abuja. He met with the Basketball Team at the council chambers on Wednesday morning, a few days after they won the Afrobasket Championship title for the first time in 12 years in Mali.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie receives Honorary Degree in Edinburgh University, Scotland

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie receives Honorary Degree in Edinburgh University, Scotland - BellaNaija

    Acclaimed Nigerian novelist and short story writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been honored by Edinburgh University, Scotland with an honorary degree.

Adichie received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at the University’s recently redeveloped St Cecilia’s Hall – Scotland’s oldest concert hall.

Evans Pleads Guilty To Kidnap Charges

 

   Suspected kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, otherwise known as Evans has pleaded guilty to a two-count charge bordering on kidnapping

Game of Thrones Season Finale sets New Record

Game of Thrones Season Finale sets New Record - BellaNaija

     The finale of the 7th season of HBO hit show “Game of Thrones” has again broken the record to become HBO’s most watched show ever.

The episode “The Dragon and the Wolf” was seen by 12.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

I have not dumped APC – Andy Uba

  




   Senator Andy Uba has said that he had not left the All Progressives Congress  (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any other party over the outcome of the Anambra governorship primaries.

Texas flood worsens as Trump visits

  

   Flooding in South-Eastern Texas and South-Western Louisiana is expected to worsen due to overnight heavy rainfall, just as U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to visit the battered region.

FG owes NDDC N1.8 trillion – Official

  
  The Federal Government is said to be owing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) the sum of N1.8 trillion since its inception 17 years ago.

Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico resumes, woos investors

  
The new Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, Alhaji Aminu Iyawa (left) with the President of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto (middle), after the envoy presented his Letter of Credence to the president at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City


   The new Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, Alhaji Aminu Iyawa, has said that there is no better destination in Africa for foreign investors than Nigeria.

Ortom pleads with NLC not to strike


     Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State yesterday pleaded with the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) not to go on strike.

Police officer’s wives donate to orphanages, hospitals

 

    Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Kano state chapter has donated foodstuffs and other household items worth thousands of naira to orphanages and paitents in the state.

Why FG introduced new social media policy, by presidential aide

 
 
  Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, and head of the Presidency Office of Digital Engagement (PODE), Mr. Tolu Ogunlesi, said in Abuja recently that the rationale for the introduction of a new social media policy is to enhance government’s media platform.

Gov Wike pledges more developmental projects in Bolo people


   
    Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday said his administration would provide more developmental projects for the people of Bolo in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers.
   Wike, while playing host to the Bolo Council of Chiefs, in Port Harcourt, said that he would meet with stakeholders in the community before embarking on the projects.

BREAKING: Lagos court creeps with security over Evans’ trial


   As Lagos awaits the arraignment of terrible kidnapper, Chukwudumebi Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans this morning, Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police has beefed up security within and outside the Ikeja High Court environment.

New Music Alert : Wizkid set to drop New Single featuring Future


        Nigerian pop superstar Wizkid has revealed that his new single featuring American rapper Future will drop 1pm today .

The singer who is also on Future’s “Hendrixx” tour revealed this via his Twitter page.

Wizkid is definitely not resting on his oars following the release of his much acclaimed mixtape “Sounds From The Other Side” this year.


See tweet below:

Young Thug acknowledges VMA win with Hilarious Thank You Message


     American rapper Jeffrey Lamar Williams popularly known as Young Thug was the winner in the “Best Editing” category at the just concluded 2017 MTV VMAs. However, he was not aware he won the award as he did not attend the event.

Video: Officials work to rescue residents trapped in Harvey-related floods




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Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Emeka Rollas beats Emeka Ike to emerge as Actors Guild of Nigeria President






    After the meeting held to reconcile Emeka Ike and Ibinabo Fiberesima, an election to determine the next President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, was held and Nollywood actor and former General Secretary of the guild, Emeka Rollas emerged winner of the election after beating Ike by 42 votes to 12.

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