Tuesday 24 October 2017

US intelligence officials examining video of Nigerien militant group

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U.S. intelligence officials are examining video of a militant group in Niger, looking for clues to the identity of the men who ambushed and killed four U.S. special operations soldiers earlier this month.
The video, which shows a group of young men on motorbikes brandishing rifles and machine guns, was provided to ABC News by Ret. Lt. Col. Rudolph Atallah, a former U.S. military expert on West Africa. He says it came from villagers in the vicinity of the attack.

APC: We are shocked like everyone else on Maina's reinstatement

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman, Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), to civil service is embarrassing and unbelievable.
Maina, who is facing corruption allegations, was posted to the ministry of interior under controversial circumstances.

Sunday 22 October 2017

WHO rescinds Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe's 'goodwill ambassador' appointment amid scathing criticism

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The World Health Organization (WHO) rescinded its appointment of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a "goodwill ambassador" for health after days of searing criticism and global outcry over the decision.
The WHO's director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said in a statement today he decided to revoke Mugabe's role after he had "reflected" on the controversial appointment.

KLOPP FACING SERIOUS CRITICISM AFTER ANOTHER LIVERPOOL DEFENSIVE DISASTER

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Mauricio Pochettino's side were gifted a 4-1 victory as the Reds showcased their catalogue of defensive shortcomings on Sunday

Prior to kick off at Wembley, Jurgen Klopp provided an assessment of Tottenham’s squad, with the most interesting element surrounding their rearguard.

IPOB to FG Produce Kanu before things get out of hand

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked the federal government and Igbo leaders to produce Nnamdi Kanu “dead or alive”.
Kanu has not been seen in public since soldiers of the Nigerian army invaded his Abia residence during the Operation Python Dance exercise.

There Are 37 Job Openings For Nigerians In UN - Amina Mohammed


The Nation reports that the deputy secretary-general of the UN at a cultural night organised by  Nigerians working at the United Nations Systems. 

She revealed that there were openings via the Junior Professional Officers’ (JPO) Programme, including internship for young graduates.