The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria have got reprieve for Etisalat on the loan default crisis facing the company. Mr Tony Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs of NCC said in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, that the reprieve came following a meeting convened by CBN and NCC to find a quick resolution to the crisis.
Month: March 2017
NCC, CBN halt Etisalat’s takeover
The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria have got reprieve for Etisalat on the loan default crisis facing the company. Mr Tony Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs of NCC said in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, that the reprieve came following a meeting convened by CBN and NCC to find a quick resolution to the crisis.
David Miliband: Don’t pull up drawbridge after Brexit
Britain must make sure it does not pull up the drawbridge after Brexit and leave Europe to deal with the migration crisis on its own, David Miliband has said. The former British politician, who now heads up the International Rescue Committee , said it will be much harder for the UK to maintain a global role after leaving the European Union, which has seen hundreds of thousands of men, women and children seeking refuge from the civil war in Syria.
David Miliband: Don’t pull up drawbridge after Brexit
Britain must make sure it does not pull up the drawbridge after Brexit and leave Europe to deal with the migration crisis on its own, David Miliband has said. The former British politician, who now heads up the International Rescue Committee , said it will be much harder for the UK to maintain a global role after leaving the European Union, which has seen hundreds of thousands of men, women and children seeking refuge from the civil war in Syria.
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s …
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will ‘Scoxit’ follow ‘Brexit’? A lone “Yes” campaign supporter walks down a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, after the result of the Scottish independence referendum, in which voters decided to remain in the United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2014.
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s …
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will ‘Scoxit’ follow ‘Brexit’? A lone “Yes” campaign supporter walks down a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, after the result of the Scottish independence referendum, in which voters decided to remain in the United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2014.
Turkey’s determination against Kurds alienates US, Russia
Turkey achieved a milestone in its goals in Syria: It established a foothold in the heart of the country’s north after driving Islamic State militants away from its borders and seizing al-Bab, one of the extremist group’s major strongholds and a major supply route.
Commonwealth Youth Games beckons for U-17 team
The Vice President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association Fred Nii Obour Afful has confirmed that the association will prepare at least one team to represent Ghana at the next Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas next July. Mr Afful revealed that the initial games line up did not include Beach Soccer.
Netherlands cancels landing permission for Turkish minister
The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu laughs during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Netherlands cancels landing permission for Turkish minister
The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu laughs during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Roy Darvill admitted thirty charges relating to the abuse of young girls
A former British Legion volunteer who sexually abused children in foster care over a 20-year period has been jailed. Paedophile Roy Darvill, of The Crescent, Walthamstow, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars yesterday , at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Roy Darvill admitted thirty charges relating to the abuse of young girls
A former British Legion volunteer who sexually abused children in foster care over a 20-year period has been jailed. Paedophile Roy Darvill, of The Crescent, Walthamstow, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars yesterday , at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Industry hires and promotions: March 6-10, 2017
CoreLogic President and CEO, Anand Nallathambi , passed away on March 2, 2017, after a brief illness. “On behalf of the CoreLogic Board of Directors and our employees, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Anand Nallathambi,” stated Paul Folino, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CoreLogic.
Industry hires and promotions: March 6-10, 2017
CoreLogic President and CEO, Anand Nallathambi , passed away on March 2, 2017, after a brief illness. “On behalf of the CoreLogic Board of Directors and our employees, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Anand Nallathambi,” stated Paul Folino, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CoreLogic.
South Korea: Cheers, tears as Seoul wakes up to life without Park
President Park Geun-hye is due to leave office after a Constitutional Court on Friday upheld a vote by lawmakers to impeach her. With Park out, South Koreans’ attention is now turning to what leadership the next election will usher in, and how the new leadership will handle relationships with the US and North Korea.
South Korea: Cheers, tears as Seoul wakes up to life without Park
President Park Geun-hye is due to leave office after a Constitutional Court on Friday upheld a vote by lawmakers to impeach her. With Park out, South Koreans’ attention is now turning to what leadership the next election will usher in, and how the new leadership will handle relationships with the US and North Korea.
UN chief seeks more police for Congo mission as violence up
The United Nations secretary-general is seeking 320 additional police for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo as tensions over long-delayed elections have caused violence to spread into new areas of the country. The new report by Antonio Guterres to the U.N. Security Council, obtained by The Associated Press, says a recent political agreement reached by the ruling party and opposition to hold presidential elections this year is in peril as the sides engage in brinksmanship.
Gerakan fears the rich may – take over’ Gurney Drive
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Gerakan is worried about Gurney Drive becoming a gathering spot for ‘high-class communities’ and losing its original ambience for ordinary Penangites. Its publicity bureau chief Ooi Zhi Yi said the state government had not fully revealed its plan on the reclaimed land off Gurney Drive.
Gerakan fears the rich may – take over’ Gurney Drive
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Gerakan is worried about Gurney Drive becoming a gathering spot for ‘high-class communities’ and losing its original ambience for ordinary Penangites. Its publicity bureau chief Ooi Zhi Yi said the state government had not fully revealed its plan on the reclaimed land off Gurney Drive.
How the Queen Mum helped Rory Duff’s dad secure Scotland’s greatest Twickers triumph
Seventy nine years after the last time that Scotland won a Triple Crown at Twickenham Kevin Ferrie looks back on ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ with the son of the man who received a regal order to continue leading the visiting pack that day It is known by rugby aficionados as ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ and was the first rugby match to be televised, but what is less well known is that it was a Scotland victory by royal command. The 1938 Calcutta Cup match was dominated by the visitors, yet the outcome was in the balance until the dying moments and it seems it may have been lost but for the woman who would become universally known to later generations as the Queen Mother.
How the Queen Mum helped Rory Duff’s dad secure Scotland’s greatest Twickers triumph
Seventy nine years after the last time that Scotland won a Triple Crown at Twickenham Kevin Ferrie looks back on ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ with the son of the man who received a regal order to continue leading the visiting pack that day It is known by rugby aficionados as ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ and was the first rugby match to be televised, but what is less well known is that it was a Scotland victory by royal command. The 1938 Calcutta Cup match was dominated by the visitors, yet the outcome was in the balance until the dying moments and it seems it may have been lost but for the woman who would become universally known to later generations as the Queen Mother.
New Rangers manager poised to receive harsh introduction to Scottish football
THE enormity of the task which lies ahead of Pedro Caixinha in Glasgow will be driven home to the new Rangers manager shortly after he takes his seat in the stand at Parkhead tomorrow. The Ibrox club should certainly give a better account of themselves than they did the last time they travelled across the city to face their traditional rivals back in September.
New Rangers manager poised to receive harsh introduction to Scottish football
THE enormity of the task which lies ahead of Pedro Caixinha in Glasgow will be driven home to the new Rangers manager shortly after he takes his seat in the stand at Parkhead tomorrow. The Ibrox club should certainly give a better account of themselves than they did the last time they travelled across the city to face their traditional rivals back in September.
How female double act The Dolls cleaned up in the world of Scottish comedy
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Water cut-off letter ‘is a hoax’
Western Cape Premier Helen Zillle’s office says a message on social media warning of a looming two-day water cut-off is a hoax. Her office issued a statement yesterday in response to the circulation on social media of what appears to be an official letter from the City of Cape Town under Zille’s name, saying water would be cut off on March 29 and 30. The letter reads: “The entire water system of Cape Town and surrounding areas will shut down in order to facilitate the new upgrades to the reservoir.”
Water cut-off letter ‘is a hoax’
Western Cape Premier Helen Zillle’s office says a message on social media warning of a looming two-day water cut-off is a hoax. Her office issued a statement yesterday in response to the circulation on social media of what appears to be an official letter from the City of Cape Town under Zille’s name, saying water would be cut off on March 29 and 30. The letter reads: “The entire water system of Cape Town and surrounding areas will shut down in order to facilitate the new upgrades to the reservoir.”
Modi, only Modi, is reason for victories: Amit Shah
Shah said PM Modi’s pro-poor schemes and pro-performance agenda led to BJP’s victory in UP and Uttarakhand A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ‘the victories of Narendra Modi’s leadership.’ NEW DELHI: A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand “the victories of Narendra Modi ‘s leadership.”
Modi, only Modi, is reason for victories: Amit Shah
Shah said PM Modi’s pro-poor schemes and pro-performance agenda led to BJP’s victory in UP and Uttarakhand A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ‘the victories of Narendra Modi’s leadership.’ NEW DELHI: A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand “the victories of Narendra Modi ‘s leadership.”
Malaysia hopes for talks with North Korea in ‘next few days’
Malaysia’s foreign minister says the government hopes to begin formal talks with North Korea in the “next few days” on solving a diplomatic dispute that has seen the two countries bar each other’s citizens from leaving. The dispute stems from the mysterious poisoning death of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Feb. 13 at Kuala Lumpur’s airport.
‘Kejriwal was summer storm, came, then went’
The Punjab President of the Congress thanked his party too, for giving him a chance to take the initiative in the state. NEW DELHI: A jubilant Captain Amarinder Singh of the Congress found occasion to have a double celebration today after he won the Patiala seat by a margin of over 51, 000 votes, even as his party successfully fended off a challenge from main contender, the Aam Aadmi Party.
‘Kejriwal was summer storm, came, then went’
The Punjab President of the Congress thanked his party too, for giving him a chance to take the initiative in the state. NEW DELHI: A jubilant Captain Amarinder Singh of the Congress found occasion to have a double celebration today after he won the Patiala seat by a margin of over 51, 000 votes, even as his party successfully fended off a challenge from main contender, the Aam Aadmi Party.
Sevilla held to 1-1 draw against Leganes in Spanish league
Sevilla stumbled again in the Spanish league, held at home by relegation-threatened Leganes to 1-1 and missing a chance to move closer to front-runners Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday. It was the second straight draw for Sevilla, which could see its gap to leader Barcelona increase to six points by the end of the weekend.
Where things stand in the Volkswagen emissions scandal
This Feb. 14, 2013, file photo, shows the logo on the grill of a Volkswagen on display in Pittsburgh. Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday, March 10, 2017, to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules.
Daylight saving time returns
The short-term pain: Lose an hour of sleep Saturday night. The long-term gain: Enjoy more evening light in the months ahead, when the weather warms and you want to be outdoors.
Top Trump confidante admits to speaking privately with…
OCTOBER 08: Political consultant Roger Stone speaks onstage during The New Yorker Festival 2016 – ‘President Trump: Life As We May Know It,’ featuring Max Boot, Amy Davidson, Roger Stone, and Sean Wilentz in conversation with Evan Osnos at MasterCard Stage at SVA Theatre on October 8, 2016 in New York City.
Hamilton residents told urgent water savings needed as Tasman Tempest continues to wreak havoc
Torrential rain – which has flooded houses, and forced the evacuation of festival goers in the Coromandel – has also put pressure on a weakened bulk water main. In Auckland, residents have also been told savings are needed as the city faces its worst water shortage in 20 years.
The power of empathy
With regard to the perennial wave of crime and violence in Jamaica, it was heartening to read the comments of Robertino Gordon, dean of discipline at Cornwall College in Montego Bay. He stressed the fact that parents should be held accountable for the upbringing of their children.
Sewage plague threatens Jones Town
If an epidemic broke out it in a poor section of Kingston, it would quickly affect the better-off areas as the poor people go to work in those communities and work as cleaners and domestics. There is real danger that the untreated sewage flowing on to Benbow Street in Jones Town could lead to an outbreak in cholera that might trigger the deaths of Jamaicans.
Turkish politician Bahceli sports a ring with his own face on it
The origins of the ring remain unclear, although some reports in Turkish media have suggested it may have be a wedding present. Strong gift.