“Rise up, those who refuse to be slaves!” Public anger in China towards widening COVID-19 lockdowns across the country erupted into rare protests in China’s far western Xinjiang region and the country’s capital of Beijing, as nationwide infections set another record. Crowds took to the streets on Friday night in Xinjiang’s capital of Urumqi, chanting “End the lockdown!” and pumping their fists in the air, after a deadly fire on Thursday triggered anger over their prolonged COVID-19 lockdown according to videos circulated on Chinese social media on Friday night. Videos showed people in a plaza singing China’s national anthem with…
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“The deal was a bid to ease a longstanding divide across mainland China between an underground flock loyal to the pope and a state-backed official church. For the first time since the 1950s, both sides recognised the pope as supreme leader of the Catholic Church” The Vatican on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing one in a diocese not recognised by the Holy See. A statement said the Vatican learned with “surprise and regret” that the bishop of another district had been installed as auxiliary, or assistant, bishop in Jiangxi.…
Cornucopia, a word with Latin origin and Greek history, comes from the Latin cornu copiae, which translates literally to “horn of plenty.” Cornucopia is believed to represent the horn of a goat in Greek mythology. Legend has it that it was from this horn that the god, Zeus, was fed as an infant. Later, the horn was filled with flowers and fruits and given as a present to Zeus. The word first appeared in English in the early 16th century; a century later, it developed the figurative sense of an overflowing supply. And so, cornucopia means abundance, plenty, an inexhaustible amount…
The Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yahaya Lawan says Nigeria is collaborating with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to combat drugs trafficking. In a virtual interview on Saturday, he said anti-drug security agencies have been engaging to check drugs trafficking between the two countries. Lawal explained that a joint commission meeting in Abuja was held recently to discuss on formulation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on control of drugs trafficking. “In October, there was a joint commission meeting in Abuja, and part of what was discussed, is the issue of MoU. “An agreement of collaboration between our securities services particularly…
Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has paid a glowing tribute to former Military Administrator of Old Kano State, Col. Sani Bello as he turns 80. Governor Sani Bello in a statement described the celebrant as a living legend, selfless and philanthropist worthy of emulation. He said the former Nigerian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe has demonstrated capacity, competence, dedication and steadfastness to the growth and development of the Nation during and after active service. The Governor observed that the celebrant has remained consistent in giving his best to the society hence he has become a successful businessman and a great…
Residents of Oyo state have been urged to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for use as power to negotiate and strengthen the nation’s democracy. Dr Rahmon Adeniran, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made the plea at a sensitisation programme tagged: “Power of PVCs” on Saturday in Ibadan. The campaign was organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oyo state office, in collaboration with the BKLeff Entertainment Riders. The power of PVC Ride Initiative is a nation-building advocacy project with the aim of creating more awareness for the populace to perform their civic responsibilities. Adeniran said that the…
Dr Betta Edu, the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has targeted 40 million votes for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the party in 2023 general election. Edu said this in Calabar at the APC South-South Women and Youth Rally. She said the presidential candidate of the APC and his running mate did exceptionally as governors in their respective states and should be given another opportunity to serve the people. “The presidential candidate of APC has been a great supporter of women and youths and should be given massive support. “Tinubu has supported women and…
The Nasarawa state government says it has begun drain construction projects to address ecological challenges in major towns across the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Yakubu Kwanta said this while inspecting the monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday in Lafia. He said the project is being implemented in collaboration between the state government and the World Bank, to address ecological problems in parts of the state. “We have started the construction of drainage system in Lafia, it will be extended to Doma, Keffi and Nasarawa local government areas,” he said. He said the government had…
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says it is working with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., to improve the distribution of petrol across the country. Mr Clement Isong, Chief Executive Officer of MOMAN, said this in an interview in Lagos on Saturday against the backdrop of the current scarcity of petrol and long queues at filling stations. Isong said the association had been holding a daily logistic emergency meeting with the downstream management of NNPCL on how to improve the supply of petrol. According to him, the collaboration with NNPCL will enhance the distribution of petroleum…
Young Moms Support Initiative, has urged Nigerians to vote leaders with good antecedents during the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The Founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Dr. Vivian Sonny-Nsirim made the call in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. She said that Nigerians must vote in leaders with good antecedents and not be swayed by emotions and primordial sentiments in order to change the “Nigerian narrative”. “We must shun sentiments, ethnicity and religion for us to find lasting solutions to the country’s challenges. “Governance is not about emotions or trial and error. We must look at what we want; we…