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The U.S. To Open Four Regional Leadership Centers In Africa

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Latest blog entries - Eloti tV The U.S. To Open Four Regional Leadership Centers In Africa President Barack Obama speaks during a “town hall” meeting at the Summit of the Washington Fellowship for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Washington, DC on July 28, 2014 AFP On Tuesday, President Obama announced the creation of four African Regional Leadership Centers in Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal as part of the Young African Leadership Initiative Network (YALI). The centers will provide training on leadership and issues across multiple sectors, support entrepreneurship and present opportunities for young leaders to network with each other as well as American professionals and experts from across the region. “Beginning in 2015, these Centers will improve the availability and quality of leadership training programs and professional development opportunities for young African leaders,” says the YALI press release. President Obama made the ann...

Army sets up Court Martial to try erring personnel

Latest blog entries - Eloti tV Army sets up Court Martial to try erring personnel Maj.-Gen Emmanuel Abejirin, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2nd Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan, on Wednesday inaugurated a general court martial to try erring personnel within the division. The GOC said at the inauguration that the Court Marshal became necessary to dispose of some disciplinary cases which by the provisions of military law could not be tried summarily. He said the cases included stealing, forgery, defilement, rape and murder. He said member the court martial, led by Brig. Gen Felix Agugo, were selected based on rank, seniority, general service knowledge and wealth of experience. “Let me note at this point that military justice is in consonance with democratic order; hence military law and administration of military justice are not arbitrary, “Military justice is based on due process in conformity with extant laws, especially the constitution of the Federal...

Mikel gets British passport October

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Latest blog entries - Eloti tV Mikel gets British passport October Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi, will stay in Chelsea because he is due to get his British passport in October, africanFootball.com reports. A close associate of the Chelsea midfielder told africanFootball.com that Mikel declined offers from Monaco and Juventus because of his desire to get a British passport in October. “Mikel will be a British citizen by October and that was one of the main considerations why he has opted to stay put at Chelsea at least for the time being,” the player’s close associate informed africanFootball.com “There are offers from clubs like Juventus, Galatasaray and Monaco, but he would rather get his passport before he considers any of them.”   Original link Read More more info...

Another Bomb Goes Off At Shopping Mall In Kano

Latest blog entries - Eloti tV Another Bomb Goes Off At Shopping Mall In Kano (KANO) A bomb blast has occurred again close to Buhari Square adjacent to Shoprite shopping mall in Kano killing the bomber and injuring six other persons. The bombing carried out by a lone female suicide bomber estimated to be 19 years of age took place at the Trade Fair complex opposite Shoprite shopping mall in Kano. The Police PRO in the state, ASP Musa Majai confirmed the bombing. The area has been cordoned off  security agents in the city. (Sahara Reporters) Original link Read More more info...

Eid-el-Fitr: Ahmed Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria’s Restoration

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Latest blog entries - Eloti tV Eid-el-Fitr: Ahmed Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria’s Restoration Eid-el-Fitr: Ahmed Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria’s Restoration By Abdullahi Olesin , Ilorin — Jul 27, 2014 | Leave a comment Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged Muslims to ensure that the lessons of kindness, fear of God, spirit of helping the needy imbibed during Ramadan last beyond the holy month. The governor gave the advice in his Eid-el-Fitri message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba. Ahmed counseled that beyond festivity, Nigerians should also pray for the restoration of peace in the country. He noted that if Muslims do not make the lessons imbibed throughout the month of Ramadan a life long experience, the exercise would be one in futility. “We must as Muslims sustain our devotion to Allah, uphold the...

Lawyers Pay Tributes To Aturu In Lagos

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Latest blog entries - Eloti tV Lawyers Pay Tributes To Aturu In Lagos Lawyer and judicial reporter, Gbolahan Gbadamosi at the event Sahara Reporters Media Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) offered reflections on the life and work of Bamidele Aturu, a human rights activist and lawyer who died three weeks ago. The late lawyer was honored at an NBA valedictory session held in Ikeja, Lagos State on Thursday. At the event, the chairman of the Ikeja branch of the NBA, Yinka Farounmbi, described Mr. Aturu as a “true and committed fighter of the cause of the poor.”   Another lawyer, Dotun Adetunji, outlined the deceased lawyer’s commitment “to serve the cause of social justice by effectively and competently using the law in spite of its limitations to defend the underprivileged, the dispossessed, and the oppressed.” He added that the late lawyer was “a leading voice in the struggle against all forms of discrimination and undue privileges and participate...

Security: Police To Deploy Plain Clothes Officers

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Latest blog entries - Eloti tV Security: Police To Deploy Plain Clothes Officers Security: Police To Deploy Plain Clothes Officers AGENCY REPORTS — Jul 25, 2014 | Leave a comment The Anambra Police Command said on Friday concluded that it would deploy hundreds of plain clothes officers to Onitsha with a view to fishing out criminals and elements wanted by law enforcement agencies. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Emeka Chukwuemeka, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Onitsha, Anambra, that the move was a proactive step to check criminal syndicate incubation. NAN reports that hoodlums and miscreants dislodged from the highways, streets and major black spots in Onitsha, were now carrying out their activities in neighbourhoods by breaking shops, malls and apartments. Chukwuemeka said that the police would strengthen the intelligen...