LUX TERRA NETWORK AND ADVOCACY GROUP TRAINS THIRD BATCH OF NYSC MEMBERS ON NATION BUILDING VALUES

In the quest for a more wholesome Nigeria, and to promote Active Responsible Citizenship, Conflict Prevention, National Integration and Peaceful Coexistence, the Network and Advocacy Group of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, held the third in a series of training programmes for NYSC members on Thursday the 22nd of April, 2021.

Among issues dealt with at the training were Civic Rights and Responsibilities, the Imperative of Mutual Understanding for Peaceful Coexistence, the Creative Management of Diversities and Conflicts, as well as the Promotion of Social Justice and Social Inclusion.

Highlights of the training event include an unscheduled visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, which left a great impression on the participants.

We need to continue to keep the prevention measures up to prevent ongoing cases today - Walensky

On Monday, CDC director Dr. Walensky said that vaccines take a few weeks to work, so COVID-19 prevention measures need to stay in place for now: "We need to continue to keep the prevention measures up to prevent ongoing cases today", reports CBS News.

See the video below:

NEWS 210421 ROUND-UP

PREMIUM TIMES: George Floyd: Biden, Obama, Boris Johnson praise Dereck Chauvin’s guilty sentence

United States President Joe Biden has praised the verdict that sentenced Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.

Premium Times earlier reported that former Minneapolis Police officer, Mr Chauvin, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of Mr Floyd.

Mr Floyd’s death in May 2020 stirred worldwide protests against racism and police brutality after a video showed Mr Chauvin pinning Mr Floyd’s neck to the ground for minutes with his knee.

Governor Sanwo-Olu Meets With NBA Branches In Lagos

I met with the representatives of the NBA branches in Lagos State today who came to dialogue with us on the ongoing strike action by judicial workers over financial autonomy for the Judiciary.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gave the message via his official social media handle.

"Our administration", the message read,  "fully supports financial autonomy and it is important to state that Lagos State has implemented and is in compliance with this.

O ye bulging STOMACH, disappear by fire - Stella

Stella Damasus, Nigeria's Actor and Singer

Nigeria's popular actor Stella Damasus seems to have found an alternative to the gym as she settles for a dance to loose weight or is it getting rid of bulging stomach?

Well, see the screenshot of her post and the related video below:

We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country - Biden

Joe Biden, President of the United States of America

President Joe Biden of the United States has taking to his official social media handle to send this message "We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country. There's no reason somebody needs a weapon of war with 100 rounds in a magazine. None."

What is your take on this? See the screen shot of the post below:

SANWO-OLU SIGNS INTO LAW TWO IMPORTANT BILLS

Today, I signed into law two important bills, the Lotteries and Gaming Authority Bill (2021) as well as the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Bill (2021).

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gave this message via his Facebook handle on Monday.

Beautiful Nubia Urges Young Friends To Take A Moment To Reflect

Segun Akinlolu, Nigeria's Musician

From the Facebook Desk of Beautiful Nubia:

Young friend, once in while, take a moment to reflect. Away from the neck-breaking, soul-sucking hustle. Away from the choke of religious dogma. Away from base, retarding ethnic sentimentality. Away from all the invisible bigotries embedded in us by the environment and the enemies of progress.

In that moment of reflection, in the womb of silence, you will find the answers and the courage to rise to a better, happier you. You're beautiful, aren't you?

Obaseki Visits The Government Science And Technical College In Edo

I visited the state's newly rebuilt Government Science  and Technical College (GSTC) which will train over 5,000 technicians yearly upon completion.

Governor Godwin Obaseki stated this in his post on Instagram.

"This project is dear to our heart as an administration.", the message stated. "We want to build and rebuild technical education in the State as a means of ensuring that people find jobs when they finish school.

"At GSTC there are up to 10 workshops and laboratories; there are course for automobile engineering, carpentry, plumbing and electrical engineering; all the equipment to be used have been ordered and are on ground.

14 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested by the EFCC in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday said it has arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren.

According to the statement, the suspects the who were arrested on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Westwood Estate, Badore, Ajah Lagos, following verified intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud are: Abiodun Gbolahan Seidu, Joseph Aganaga Ndubuisi, Sodimu Olawale Sikirudeen, Ohaekim Christopher, Ambali Oluwaseyi Rahman, Chibuzor Ebubedike, Salvador Abduljabar, Omohogbo Donald Ede, Thomas Obire Tobiloba, Olatunbosun Adeniyi Abiodun, Olugbemi Oluwatomigbeleke Eniola, Sanni Azeez Olayinka, Joseph Afenikhena Osaoman and Hamed Olayinka Olanrewaju.

Items recovered from the suspects include cars, IPhones, Android devices, laptop computers, a MacBook Pro, hard disk drives and jewelry.

The arrest according to a post by EFCC on its Instagram handle, was made possible by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the commission.

Osinbajo to US: Support just transition to net-zero emissions, global access to COVID-19 vaccine

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria's Vice President

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday urged the United States to reset its foreign policy agenda with the African continent in ways that bring about economic prosperity, increased security, and improved governance, reports Punch.

In the report, he also called for the US’ support to the call for a just global transition to zero emissions and lead the effort to ensure easy access to COVID-19 vaccine by all countries.

According to a statement by the Vice President's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, titled ‘Osinbajo to US: Support just transition to net-zero emissions, global access to COVID-19 vaccine.” Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the appeal in a speech delivered virtually at the 2021 Johns Hopkins University’s African Studies Programme Conference organised by the university’s School of Advanced International Studies on the theme “Africa-US Re-engagement: A new foreign policy agenda,”

Obaseki calls for the quick diversification of the nation's economy

Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor

While speaking to journalist, I called for the quick diversification of the nation’s economy to increase non-oil revenue.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State gave the message on his social media handle a few days ago.

Accordint to the governor, before the Civil War, we had no crude oil, the regions relied on the resources that they had and the government was run based on taxation, which was derived from the regions and production, particularly agricultural production in the regions.

My homage to beef shawarma with beef yogurt sauce - Padma

Let's get cooking this moment as Padma Lakshmi takes us through a meal of beef shawarma with beef yogurt sauce.

PART ONE

"My homage to beef shawarma with beet yogurt sauce! 

 "This recipe is so easy & delicious. To make this, just grab some flank or skirt steak add the below spices and marinate overnight.

"All you need is some yogurt and beets, and some pita.

"Marinade :

"1/4 cup lemon juice

"1/4 cup of balsamic or apple cider vinegar