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Prince Harry Spotted First Time Since Daughter Lilibet’s Birth

Koko Lawrence
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Prince Harry Spotted First Time Since Daughter Lilibet’s Birth

Prince Harry is enjoying life as a father of two. The 36-year-old royal welcomed his second child, Lilibet, in early June and has now been spotted out and about for the first time since then.

Harry popped up at a polo match in Aspen, Colo., on Thursday to help raise funds for his charity, Sentebale.

For the game, the Duke of Sussex wore a white and turquoise jersey top with white jodhpurs.

At the match, he announced that he’d be donating $1.5 million of the proceeds of his upcoming memoir to Sentebale.

“This is one of several donations I plan to make to charitable organizations and I’m grateful to be able to give back in this way for the children and communities who gravely need it,” he said in a statement, according to royal correspondent Omid Scobie.

Harry and Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho started Sentebale in 2006 to help “children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.”

Military warns proscribed MNI against planned protest in Jos

Henry Williams
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Military warns proscribed MNI against planned protest in Jos

The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria led by Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky against protest in any part of the state.

The warning is contained in a statement signed by the Military Information Officer, Maj. Ishaku Takwa

Takwa said that the Commander of operation, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali,  has ordered troops to ensure that the planned protest by members of  IMN or any other group does not take place on the Plateau until full security of lives and property is guaranteed.

Researchers Help Track Growth Of Ginseng Forest Farming In Pennsylvania

Angel Gimalo
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There is good and bad news about ginseng collection and production in Pennsylvania, and likely much of Appalachia, according to a new study conducted by Penn State researchers.

There is good and bad news about ginseng collection and production in Pennsylvania, and likely much of Appalachia, according to a new study conducted by Penn State researchers.

On the positive side, it seems that many collectors of the endangered forest herb valued for its medicinal qualities are planting seeds in forests, conserving and supplementing remaining truly wild populations.

But on the negative side of the ledger, often they are planting seeds acquired in online purchases from places such as Wisconsin, produced in shaded field operations with inputs of fertilizer.

That germplasm threatens to weaken the gene pool of the plant, which is well adapted to thrive in Appalachian forests.

Forest farming of ginseng is growing, and this study was designed to examine trends in the growth of the secretive ginseng industry in Pennsylvania and how best to support and track ginseng forest farming, noted Eric Burkhart, associate teaching professor of ecosystem science and management in the College of Agricultural Sciences, who led the research.

A ginseng “garden” in a private forest plot is shown, growing in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Forest farming of the endangered forest herb, valued for its medicinal qualities, is becoming much more common.

Dangote, MTN others to build 794km road with tax credit – FG

Henry Williams
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Dangote, MTN others to build 794km road with tax credit – FG

The Federal Government says about 794kms of road have been priotised for construction by eligible companies through Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.

The Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in Washington DC during his on-going engagement with various global media outlets, global think tanks and influencers.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the engagement is to enable the minister put across the correct narratives about what is happening in Nigeria, showcase government achievements and present challenges facing the country.

Rivers, Largest Global Source Of Mercury In Oceans – Study

Angel Gimalo
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Rivers, Largest Global Source Of Mercury In Oceans – Study

The presence of mercury in the world’s oceans has ramifications for human health and wildlife, especially in coastal areas where the majority of fishing takes place.

The presence of mercury in the world’s oceans has ramifications for human health and wildlife, especially in coastal areas where the majority of fishing takes place.

But while models evaluating sources of mercury in the oceans have focused on mercury deposited directly from the atmosphere, a new study led by Peter Raymond, professor of ecosystem ecology at the Yale School of the Environment and published in Nature Geoscience shows that rivers are actually the main source of the toxic heavy metal along the world’s coasts.

“It kind of rewires the global mercury cycle,” Raymond says. Previously, it was believed that most mercury in the open ocean was deposited there from the atmosphere, and then made its way into coastal areas.

But now it appears that most mercury flows into the coastal ocean areas from rivers, and from there it moves out into the open ocean.

“Currently, policymakers mainly focus on controlling atmospheric emission and deposition of mercury, while the contribution of river mercury to coastal oceans is not well understood,” says Maodian Liu, a postdoctoral fellow in Raymond’s lab.

He says that the new findings underscore the importance of limiting the mercury that makes its way into rivers.

KEDCO decries revenue losses over meter bypass in the North

Henry Williams
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KEDCO decries revenue losses over meter bypass in the North

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) said the company was recording revenue losses due to meter bypass and illegal connection in Kano State, Katsina State and Jigawa.

This is contained in a statement signed by KEDCO Head of Communications, Mr Ibrahim Sani-Shawai, on Friday in Kano.

The company said over 17, 190 metered customers had not vended between January and July 2021.

President Buhari Reappoints Heads Of Education Boards

Rhoda Onuzulike
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President Buhari Reappoints Heads Of Education Boards

Is-haq Oloyede, the immediate past registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has been reappointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Also, the former executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abubakar Rasheed and Hamid Boboyi, were among the top executive officers of agencies within the ministry of education, who were reappointed on Friday.

The spokesperson for the ministry, Bem Goong, confirmed the reappointment in a telephone call on Friday.

A statement issued by the ministry noted that the reappointments were based on the recommendation of the minister of education, Adamu Adamu.

The statement also confirmed Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe as registrar and chief executive officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).

A new director and chief executive officer, Promise Mebine, a professor, was appointed for the National Mathematical Centre for a tenure of five years.

Twitter accedes to 7 of 10 demands – FG

Henry Williams
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Twitter accedes to 7 of 10 demands – FG

Government says from the 10 demands put forward to lift Twitter suspension, the microblogging and social networking platform has acceded to seven.

Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed disclosed this in Washington DC during his on-going engagement with various global media outlets, global think tanks and influencers.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the engagement is to enable the minister put across the correct narratives about what is happening in Nigeria, showcase government achievements and present challenges facing the country.

Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Affirms Date For Final List Of Candidates In Anambra Election

Angel Gimalo
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Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Affirms Date For Final List Of Candidates In Anambra Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed the date for the release of the final list of candidates who will partake in the Anambra governorship election holding on November 6, 2021.

At a meeting on Thursday, the Commission agreed to publish the final list on October 7.

According to a communique by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the date is the same one contained in the timetable and schedule of activities for the election, which was released earlier.

Okoye said the timetable and schedule of activities approved by the Commission on January 18, 2021, provides for the withdrawal/substitution of candidates in line with Sec. 35 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).

Accordingly, by the deadline of July 30 fixed by the Commission, seven governorship and 11 deputy governorship candidates were substituted by 11 out of 18 political parties.

In addition to this, the Commission was served with the judgement of the Court of Appeal (Kano Division) which set aside the judgement of the High Court of Jigawa State on the leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance and the nomination of its candidates for the Anambra Governorship election.

As a result of the substitutions and court judgements, the Commission has published an updated list of candidates on its website and will publish the final list on October 7.

Meanwhile, INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu has said that the electoral umpire will continue to deepen the use of technology in conducting elections across the country.

Professor Yakubu made the comment while speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day retreat for officers of the commission in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

According to him, INEC does not need new laws to deploy certain technologies.

Based on that, he said the Commission will be deploying “new and innovative” technology for the Anambra poll.

“We may have different tools, but they all work towards achieving one and the same goal,” he said.

“There are some activities, some aspects of technology that we have deployed that the laws are already adequate for us to continue to deploy these tools.

“We don’t need any specific provisions of law, for instance, to deploy the EMSC (Election Monitoring and Support Centre).”

His comment comes weeks after the National Assembly passed the Electoral Act amendment bill amid sharp divisions over whether the electronic transmission of election results should be sacrosanct.

Govt. Agency Urges Residents to Embrace Health Insurance

Olasunbo Okoromi
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Govt. Agency Urges Residents to Embrace Health Insurance

The General Manager of the Govt. Agency Urges Residents to Embrace Health Insurance

The General Manager of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuelle Zamba, has urged residents of the state to embrace health insurance scheme to gain access to quality health care.

Zamba said this during the inauguration of Ilera Eko divisional office at the Ikotun/Igando Local Council Development Authority.

She said, “Ilera Eko, which is what we call our social health insurance plan is a call to action for all Lagos residents to prioritise their health. It is an opportunity for us to get ourselves quality and affordable health care that will safeguard our lives”

“We are appealing to Lagos residents to please come forward and safeguard the lives of their families.

The essence of social health insurance is about equity; that is, taking care of those that are downtrodden, that cannot take care of themselves.”

The LASHMA General Manager stated that the state government had set aside money to take care of Lagos residents who cannot pay for health insurance plan

She further stated “The Lagos State Government has set aside one per cent of our consolidated revenue fund to pay for citizens that cannot pay for themselves. We have a scientific way of going about knowing those people.

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