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

To retain seniority in your family, you must maintain your financial ability - Omokri

From the desk of Reno Omokri:

To retain seniority in your family, you must maintain your financial ability. Because, although it should NOT be so, real seniority is not by age. It is by the finances you manage. Joseph’s older brothers waited for his arrival before they began their meeting in Egypt. Sadly, a family meeting is more likely to be delayed for the richest member, than for the oldest. It is very wrong. But that is life. Avoid disrespect. Make money. Make it legally!

What's your own take on this?

COVID-19: WHO REJECTS PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

The World Health Organization’s emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities, Channels Television reports.

This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the WHO after the seventh meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which was convened by the global health body’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

“Do not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, given the limited (although growing) evidence about the performance of vaccines in reducing transmission and the persistent inequity in the global vaccine distribution,” the committee said in a statement summarising its April 15 meeting, the results of which were only published on Monday.

Oshiomhole hands over a building to a Catholic Church

Former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomhole has handed over furnished building to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iyamho – Uzairue.

The Nigerian politician made this known via post on his Instagram handle with the message below:

“Just A Way To Appreciate God Almighty as I handed over a well-furnished building to the Catholic Church (St Joseph Catholic Church) Iyamho - Uzairue...

God Bless Us All 🙏”

The president and his vice share official portraits on Instagram

The White House

President Joe Biden and his vice Kamala Harris take to their official IG to share official portraits with the following messages: 

Joe Biden, President of the United States

"I'm excited to share my official portrait - and honored to serve as your president everyday"

... President Joe Biden of the United States.

My response is that we will create a master plan to ensure that what we have started continues - Obaseki

At a workshop for the development of Benin Master Plan & Edo State Development Plan, I disclosed that we have commenced the process for the creation of a 30-year development plan to provide the government with necessary tools, guidelines and milestones for development planning.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State dropped the message via his IG in view of the fears of many about possible policy summersaults after his tenure in office.

Rather than play the Ostrich, we urge the government to take urgent steps to end the current monetary rascality, so as to prevent the prevailing economic challenge from degenerating further - Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Thursday, urged the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, to rally Nigerians to save the tumbling economy, rather than playing the ostrich.

"Our advice is that we stop playing the Ostrich", he said.  "While we do not want to join issues with the Federal Ministry of Finance, we believe it is our duty to offer useful advice for the benefit of our country.

"The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed should rally Nigerians to stem the obvious fiscal slide facing our country.

Music Producer, Four Others Nabbed For Alleged Cybercrime in Uyo - EFC

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday April 16, 2021, arrested one Imeh Henshaw Nyong, a music producer and four others for alleged internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to the story published on the EFCC website, Nyong was arrested alongside Benjamin Ikpeme, Godwin Isong, Magnus Chimaobi and Victor Usun.

TOP 160421 NEWS SNIPPETS

“I am in love and I want to live this love without sublimating it, or taking it away”

“My heart fell in love, I have never betrayed the promises I made, but I want to try to live this love. I cannot be coherent, transparent and correct with the Church as I have been until now.”

“We have known each other for 4 years, because I was the pastor of Massa Martana for six years and we met in the parish. But it was since September that something in me changed forever. I started to feel an emotion inside of me, but at first I did everything I could to keep the situation under control, I swear to you, I was hoping that she would find a boyfriend, but with each passing day, I felt more and more sick. One night I urgently needed to call her on the phone. I couldn’t sleep if I didn’t hear her voice. When she answered me, I said, ‘Hello, hello, it’s me’, and immediately I felt a well-being and a peace within me. I fell asleep. On January 1, I submitted my resignation to the parish.”

… Don Riccardo Ceccobelli

Nigerian varsity bans students from driving, riding on campus

Authorities of the Adeyemi College of Education in Ondo, have banned the students from driving cars and riding motorcycles on campus.

The Registrar of the college, Olufisayo Fakorede, in a circular dated April 15, said the ban was necessary to safeguard the lives of students and staff from students who drove recklessly.

Mrs Fakorede said the management had received several complaints from students and staff of the institution over the recklessness of some of the students which necessitated the ban.

“The college management has observed that students who own cars and power bikes drive their cars and ride their power bikes on campus with reckless abandon.

THE PRODIGAL everywhere - MR P

After dropping "THE PRODIGAL", title of his latest Peter Okoye, a.k.a Mr P  drops a message on his IG "Now that everything is working very well. Let me just relax and enjoy myself. THE PRODIGAL everywhere".

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TVC NEWS: LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CARRY LICENSED AUTOMATIC WEAPONS – ORTOM

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has asked the Federal Government to allow Law-abiding citizens carry licensed automatic weapons for self-defense.

He made this suggestion when he delivered a lecture at the Press Week of the Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists.

Benue Governor joined the event virtually to deliver his lecture, also urged the federal Government to immediately implement the National Livestock Transformation Plan, in line with the recommendation of the National Economic Council.

The most sincere form of praise comes from one’s professional colleagues - Sanmwo-Olu

The most sincere form of praise comes from one’s professional colleagues. My love for surveying is the reason I got my first degree in it.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State stated this in his message on Fcaebook at his investiture by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors.

Don't be too proud to respond when your gateman greets you - Omokri

Champagne is expensive, but it does not quench thirst, like ordinary water.

Reno Omokri stated this in his post on IG showing a photo of him surfing in Barbados.

"That a thing is 'ordinary' does not mean it is not valuable. Water might be 'ordinary', but without it, there is no life", the message continued. "Value ordinary people! They can save your life. Don't be too proud to respond when your gateman greets you. Remember, it was a house-girl that told Naaman how to cure his leprosy. If you treat the ordinary people in your life like garbage, you may die with your ailments. Low class people are not necessarily low life people", the message read.

My administration is committed to promoting arts, culture and tourism - Obaseki

Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State

As we mark World Art Day, the significance and justification for the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) is brought to the fore. My administration is committed to promoting arts, culture and tourism.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo Sate stated this in his post on social media on the occasion of the World Art Day celebration. 

"Aside the fact that we would be preserving our artifacts at the museum", the governor stated, "it will serve as a contact point to remind our people of the magnificence and sophistication of our forebears, as well as provide a rich experience of the cultural arts traditions of Benin people.