Netherland Returns 600-year-old Smuggled Terracotta To Nigeria.

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November 27, 2020

Nigeria has received an ancient priceless terracotta head that was taken from Ile-Ife, a city in the southwestern state of Osun.

The minister of information, lai Mohammed said, that the 600-year-old artifact, had been smuggled through Ghana into the Netherlands, where it was flagged as suspicious.
The Dutch ambassador to Nigeria, Harry Van Dijk, on Thursday, returned the artifact to the minister in a ceremony in the Nigerian capital of Abuja.

The information minister in a statement said that the “The smuggler had obtained forged documents” with which he carried the artifact out, passed it through ghana but was intercepted by Dutch customs at the Amsterdam airport.

Mohammed said hundreds of Nigerian artifacts, including Benin bronzes that were stolen during the pre-colonial and colonial period, are in museums in Europe and the United States, and Nigeria would continue to seek their return.

He noted that with the repatriation of the “priceless and timeless’’ artifact, the federal government’s efforts at pursuing the return of Nigerian antiquities had started yielding results.

Narcolepsy After Vaccination Campaign Against 2009-2010 Swine Flu Creates New Vaccine Skepticisms – Article

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Elizabeth Williams

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November 27, 2020

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Take a vaccine developed in haste? Never again, says Meissa Chebbi, who, like hundreds of other young Swedes suffered debilitating narcolepsy after a mass vaccination campaign against the 2009-2010 swine flu pandemic. The experience has shaken some Swedes’ confidence in any future vaccine against the new coronavirus, compounding fears about unknown long-term side effects.

“I will never recommend that,” 21-year-old Chebbi told AFP when asked about taking a speedily developed vaccine. “Unless you really have to take it because of life-threatening circumstances.”

The Swedish case highlights the complex task governments face in rolling out vaccines against the coronavirus, especially at a time when rabid social media misinformation is feeding scepticism in state institutions and even about the disease itself.

The trauma over vaccines is particularly notable in Sweden, which normally boasts participation of more than 90 percent in its voluntary children’s vaccination programme.

But a recent survey conducted by the Novus polling institute suggested that 26 percent of Swedes do not plan to take any of the Covid-19 vaccines being developed and 28 percent are undecided. Forty-six percent said they would get a jab. Of those opposed, 87 percent said it was due to fears over as-yet unknown side effects.

What is Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and abnormal manifestations of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This disorder is caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally, but it can be treated with medication and behavior modification. About narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.

Pandemrix is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in Europe and was specifically produced for pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza. It was not used before 2009, and has not been used since the influenza pandemic season (2009-2010). It contains an oil-in-water emulsion adjuvant called ASO3. Adjuvants are substances added to a vaccine to increase the body’s immune response to that vaccine.

Pandemrix was not licensed for use in the United States.

CDC Vaccine Safety Efforts and Research

In response to the events in Europe, CDC reviewed data from the U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) and found no indication of any association between U.S.-licensed H1N1 or seasonal influenza vaccine and narcolepsy.

In 2014, CDC published a study to assess the occurrence of narcolepsy following vaccination with 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine or 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine, both of which contained the 2009 H1N1 virus strain (more about types of influenza viruses). The analysis included more than 650,000 people who received the 2009 pandemic flu vaccine and over 870,000 people who received the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine. The study found that vaccination with influenza vaccines containing the 2009 H1N1 virus strain used in the United States was not associated with an increased risk for narcolepsy.

Health authorities in the Scandinavian country in 2009 urged the public to voluntarily take the Pandemrix vaccine against swine flu, made by British drug company GlaxoSmithKline. More than 60 percent heeded the call — the highest level in the world.

According to the director of the Swedish Public Health Agency, Johan Carlson, 60 to 70 percent of the population would have to be vaccinated in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Vaccine development

Following covid-19 warp speed vaccine produced around the world by different pharmaceutical companies, the scepticisms of side effects continues to grow.

Firstly, vaccine development is normally a very long process to ensure vaccines are safe and effective before they are used.

Clinical trials will have to be done for efficacy. This is not optional – regulators will need to know extensive testing has taken place before licencing any vaccine. Even if animal tests are done in parallel with early human tests, the remainder of the process is still lengthy.

In the UK a number of vaccines have recently reported successful trials but none have yet gained safety approval.

England and Scotland have already made vaccine rollout announcements.

A number of vaccines have recently reported successful trials but none have yet gained safety approval.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said her government hopes to vaccinate a million people by the end of January, while in England they hope to have all vulnerable people vaccinated by Easter.

Now the Million Dollar Question is why the rush in Vaccine Roll Out that has not been Certified Safe or approved.

20 natural ways to look more pretty and attractive

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Chris Ottah

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November 27, 2020

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A lot of us invest so much time and effort into trying to be beautiful, this is understandable as it’s clear we live in a beauty-obsessed world and the beauty business is a multi-billion dollar industry.

However, being pretty is so much more than just using the right beauty products. It’s about finding ways to feel beautiful, powerful and confident. And it doesn’t have to cost much money at all.

It’s about finding ways to be naturally beautiful that work for your life and feel authentic to you.

20 tips to make you more attractive:

1. Make eye contact.

Not only is making eye contact with someone respectful, it’s also a sign of confidence. When talking to people, look them in the eye and truly listen to what they have to say.

This type of active, engaged communication not only makes you seem more attractive, prettier and more confident to someone you may find attractive and want to date, it can help you at work and even in your relationships with family and friends.

2. Smile more.

Smiling can boost your mood from the outside-in. Think of something that makes you laugh, a family member or pet that brings you joy, and let that smile come across your face.

The fact that smiling makes you prettier is just an added bonus.

3. Wear clothes that are comfortable and fit well.

You don’t have to have the latest styles or copy the hottest influencers to have a wardrobe that boosts your overall prettiness.

In fact, unless you absolutely love shopping and keeping up-to-date on trends, it’s best to stick with styles and brands that are a bit more timeless and make you feel great.

4. Take good care of your skin.

The skincare products you use need to be suited to your skin and your particular needs.

Remember that even if your gorgeous friend uses a particular cleanser with great results doesn’t mean it’ll do the same for you. Our skin needs are as unique as we are!

5. Exfoliate the right way.

Another thing to consider is how you exfoliate. While it is recommended to do it regularly to get rid of dead cells and make the skin more vibrant, you should make sure to be gentle.

Instead of using a rough scrub, try something with very fine exfoliating particles and then apply gently. You can also try a chemical exfoliant.

6. Find a makeup routine that works for you.

Makeup should help you feel confident and beautiful, not awkward or overdone, and only you can define that for yourself. The process of trial and error is usually the best way to do this.

Your natural beauty comes from inside of you — your smile, your personality, and the sparkle in your eye, and that is what you really want to enhance with your makeup.

7. Add a little shimmer to your glow.

There are many ways to highlight your natural beauty with makeup, but one of the easiest and most universal is to use a product that has a bit of shimmer or strobing effect on your cheekbones, under your eyebrows and along your jawline. You can even add a little to your collarbones.

Healthy skin glows naturally, and your shimmer should replicate that — not give the effect of glitter on your skin.

8. Gently curl your eyelashes.

If you’d like to naturally draw attention to your eyes where your personality can really shine through, try curling your eyelashes!

For maximum effect, apply mascara after curling.

9. Invest in a professional eyebrow shaping.

A great brow shaping can make your eyes pop, make you look well-rested, and help add balance to your features.

After one good shaping, you can carefully maintain your brows by tweezing just a few hairs every day as they grow back.

10. Take great care of your nails.

There are different styles and preferences when it comes to nails these days and that is something we should all accept. However, one thing has not changed: Whether you prefer long or short nails, bare or polished, they need to be even and clean.

Also, if your nail polish is seriously chipped or otherwise ruined, be sure to remove it.

11. Protect the skin on your neck.

There are many skin care products that claim to have anti-aging effects that will revitalize your skin and bring its youthfulness back. But did you know that most facial products can and should be applied to the neck area, too?

Check the label and choose the products that can be applied to both décolletage and neck, as those are also quite prone to aging signs.

12. Use lip balm to heal chapped lips.

If you have flaky lips, do not put on lipstick. Instead, try to get rid of dead skin cells with a toothbrush (be gentle) and utilize a moisturizing balm. Once you get rid of dryness, regularly use a medicated lip balm like Carmex to heal and restore the natural balance of your lips.

After your lips are healed, you can return to making your lips beautiful with lipstick.

13. Keep perfume light.

Everyone loves an attractive woman with a fresh and attractive scent, but you need to know where the limit is when applying perfume. There is no need to leave behind your scent minutes after you leave the room.

Remember, you want people to say, “She smells good” — not, “she smells like perfume!”

14. Change your hairstyle regularly.

Some women love wearing a ponytail, bun, or braid and that’s their favorite hairstyle for all occasions.

While there is nothing wrong with that, you should make sure not to always tie it in the exact same position. These types of styles lead to plenty of hair tension and if you’re wearing it every day, you can weaken the quality and health of your follicles. You may even notice some hair loss in the areas where your hair is pulling.

In addition, mixing it up frames your face differently and gives you a fresh look.

15. Keep your teeth white.

You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on bleaching to have a brighter smile. Whitening strips work well, and can give you whiter teeth that still look natural.

Add whitening toothpaste, regular flossing and visits to the dentist and you’ll have a naturally pretty smile.

16. Set yourself up for a night of true beauty sleep.

Everyone needs a good night of sleep. After all, that’s when the cells in our bodies regenerate and heal! According to the CDC, adults need at least seven hours each night.

There are many factors contributing to lack of sleep, but getting an inadequate amount of sleep greatly affects our beauty. Not only will you feel tired, but you will also look tired.

From dark circles under our eyes to premature aging, getting 7 or more hours of uninterrupted sleep is key to being naturally attractive.

17. Start your day with a big glass of water and then sip all day.

Hydration not only helps every organ in your body work better, it also prevents headaches, can help reduce anxiety symptoms from dehydration and can help your skin look plumped and fresh!

If you exercise and work up a big sweat, you will need to add in more fluids to this minimum, including electrolytes.

18. Exercise regularly.

There are so many benefits to getting regular exercise that we can’t even list them all here! The first thing to know is that — despite what the beauty and fitness industries may try to sell you — being beautiful has nothing to do with the size or shape of your body.

With that in mind, remember that exercise is proven to boost “happy hormones” in your brain — and there’s nothing more naturally pretty than your smile.

19. Feed your body healthy foods.

There are many foods you can eat that will help you be naturally pretty because they promote good health overall. But some specific foods can help boost your natural beauty by nourishing your skin and hair, too. Unsurprisingly, fresh fruits and veggies top this list — but that’s not all.

According to Healthline, foods like avocados, salmon, and walnuts contain healthy fats that can help your hair look healthier and give your skin more elasticity (which reduces fine lines and wrinkles).

They also recommend eating foods that are high in vitamin C like bell peppers and many fruits.

Finally, eating foods that are high in beta carotein, lutein and lycopene can help reduce the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. That means carrots, tomatoes, dark leafy green veggies, and sweet potatoes.

20. Eat dark chocolate.

If you’re looking for a little indulgence, head straight to one of our favourite foods: dark chocolate. Despite the warnings from your mother that chocolate causes acne (it doesn’t!), dark chocolate (which has very little dairy compared to milk chocolate) can actually help your skin look better.

Also, when you eat something you love you can experience a boost of happy hormones in your brain and body, helping you feel relaxed. And when you feel good, you look good!

Studies find clear association between fitness and mental health

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Olasunbo Okoromi

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November 27, 2020

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New research from a large study demonstrates that low cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength have a significant association with worse mental health.

Researchers have reported a clear link between low physical fitness and the risk of experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or both.

The study, which included more than 150,000 participants, found that cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength independently contribute to a greater risk of worse mental health.

However, the researchers saw the most significant association when they looked at cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength in combination. This research may help inform clinical guidance on mental health and physical fitness.

Physical and Mental Health

Problems with mental health, just like physical health issues, can have a significant negative effect on a person’s life. Two of the more common mental health conditions are anxiety and depression.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18.1% of adults in the United States have experienced an anxiety disorder in the past year. In addition, the National Institute of Mental Health note that 7.1% of U.S. adults have had a major depressive episode.

There is growing evidence that being physically active may help prevent or treat mental health conditions. However, many questions still need answering.

The study is a robust prospective study with a long follow-up period of 7 years and objective measures of both the risk factor (cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength) and the outcome (depression, anxiety, or both).

Although it demonstrates a correlation between physical fitness and better mental health outcomes, this does not necessarily mean that there is a causal relationship between the two. For example, it could be that people with better mental health are more likely to stay physically active.

However, the researchers deployed various statistical techniques that they say suggest that there is likely to be a causal relationship between physical fitness and better mental health.

In addition to adjusting for potential confounding factors that are associated with both low levels of fitness and depression and anxiety — such as smoking — the authors also conducted a number of sensitivity analyses.

They checked for reverse causation (when the outcome is actually the cause) by excluding people who were depressed or anxious at the start of the study. They also changed the cut-off values that determined whether people had depression. Neither of these analyses changed their findings.

What remains is the need to demonstrate the mechanisms that might account for this relationship.

Nonetheless, the findings are still important. As well as providing further evidence for the beneficial effects of physical activity on mental health, the study is also one of the first to use objective measures of physical fitness to do so.

For the researchers, this could mean that quantitative physical fitness measures and, in particular, measures of both cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength — rather than self-reports of physical activity — could potentially serve as indicators of mental health risk for clinicians.

Encouragingly, the researchers note that a person can meaningfully improve their physical fitness in as little as 3 weeks. Based on their figures, this may reduce the person’s risk of developing a common mental health condition by up to 32.5%.

For Kandola, the findings are particularly pertinent given the effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

“Reports that people are not as active as they used to be are worrying, and even more so now that global lockdowns have closed gyms and limited how much time people are spending out of the house,” says Kandola. “Physical activity is an important part of our lives and can play a key role in preventing mental health disorders.”

Drug to reduce bleeding could treat COVID-19

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Olasunbo Okoromi

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November 27, 2020

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A recent study has shown that aprotinin, a drug that reduces the risk of bleeding during surgery, can stop the novel coronavirus from entering host cells. The drug could serve to prevent severe cases of COVID-19, the authors say.

A new study that researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, led has shown that the anti-bleeding drug aprotinin (Trasylol) can stop SARS-CoV-2 from entering host cells. The authors say that aprotinin could prevent COVID-19 from progressing to a severe, systemic disease.

The protease step

Aprotinin is an inhibitor of fibrinolysis, the process leading to the breakdown of blood clots. Doctors sometimes use it during surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding and, consequently, the need for blood transfusions.

Aprotinin is also a protease inhibitor, which is important in the context of COVID-19.

This is because cleavage of the coronavirus spike protein — which a protease performs — is an essential step in the viral life cycle, allowing the virus access to cells in the body. This cleavage must take place for the virus to be able to bind to its receptors on the surface of our cells.

To investigate whether aprotinin could prevent this critical step, and thereby stop the virus from entering cells, the team behind this study performed various experiments

Cell culture experiments

The researchers added aprotinin to cells both before and after they infected them with the virus. The results showed that aprotinin effectively prevented the virus from entering the cells (and, therefore, from replicating) in both cases.

The testing process involved various cell types, including cells isolated from the surface of human bronchi, and a range of concentrations of aprotinin. The team also tested the drug against three different strains of the virus outside of cells.

Importantly, the results showed that aprotinin was effective in inhibiting the virus at levels that doctors could realistically give to a patient (i.e., at therapeutic doses).

“Our findings show that aprotinin is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in concentrations that can be achieved in patients,” comments senior author Prof. Jindrich Cinatl, a professor at the Institute for Medical Virology at the University Hospital Frankfurt

Therapeutic precedent

If aprotinin gets approval for use as a COVID-19 treatment, doctors could use it to prevent severe cases of the disease from developing by suppressing levels of the virus and preventing lung injury.

The team is hopeful that it would be possible to roll aprotinin out to the patient population relatively quickly, as it is already approved for similar uses. The drug could potentially also treat respiratory infections with similar viruses.

In Russia, an aerosol form of aprotinin has received approval for the treatment of flu, which shares similarities with COVID-19. Influenza viruses use proteases to gain entry to host cells in a similar way to SARS-CoV-2.

However, scientists must carefully consider the side effects, particularly in relation to blood clots, before giving the drug to patients. It is not yet clear whether aprotinin would reduce or promote blood clotting in people with COVID-19.

Kano Hisbah board bars radio station from using the term ‘Black Friday’

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Chris Ottah

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November 27, 2020

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The Kano State Hisbah Board, which is tasked with the duty of enforcing Sharia law in Kano State, has written a letter to a radio station, in Kano State, 96.9 Cool FM, for using the term ‘Black Friday’.

Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The term is used worldwide to mean a day for promotional sales where goods are sold at discounted prices.

However, in a letter signed by Principal Executive Officer II, Abubakar Ali, on behalf of the Commander-General, Hisbah stated that Friday is regarded as a holy day in Islam and tagging it as ‘black’ is derogatory and would not be condoned.

The letter titled, ‘Letter of Introduction’ reads in part, “I am directed to write and notify you that the office is in receipt of a complaint for the conduct of ‘Black Friday Sales’ on November 27, 2020.

“Accordingly, we wish to express our concern on the tagging of Friday as ‘Black Friday’ and further inform you that the majority of the inhabitants of Kano State are Muslims that consider Friday as a holy day.

“In view of the foregoing, you are requested to stop calling the day ‘Black Friday’ with immediate effect and note that the Hisbah Corps will be around for surveillance purposes with a view to avoiding occurrence of any immoral activities as well as maintaining peace, harmony and stability in the state.”

Hisbah, an Islamic police operating in many states in the North, has been accused of several human rights abuses.

It is known for accosting vehicles transporting alcoholic beverages and does not allow such vehicles to pass through the state. Hisbah’s Commander General, Sheik Aminu Daurawa, had said over 12 million bottles of beer were destroyed in 800 operations executed in seven years.

According to the National Broadcasting Commission Act, only NBC has the power to sanction a radio station especially in matters that relate to broadcasting.

No indicted rapist will go scot-free – Sanwo-Olu

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Chris Ottah

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November 27, 2020

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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said no offender indicted in reported cases of rape and gender-based violence will go scot-free under his watch.

The governor spoke on Thursday when he received a 54-page compendium on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence compiled by the Stakeholders’ Committee set up by this wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, to give recommendations on how the fight against the crime can be won.

Sanwo-Olu, who is the incident commander for gender-based violence in Lagos, reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting the vulnerable demographics and getting justice for victims violated.

The governor said, “I am delighted by the work done by the Stakeholders’ Committee to bring attention to the problems facing voiceless adults and children in our society. Through your efforts, vulnerable people are building the courage to speak out on offences of sexual violence and heal their wounds.

“We will bring people, who have been perpetrating these crimes, knowingly or unknowingly, to book. We will ensure they never walk freely without the full wrath of the law brought upon them. It is part of our responsibility to ensure that the vulnerable members of our society have a voice and have access to where they can get justice when their rights are violated.”

Earlier, Ibijoke had called on the government to step up the response geared towards reducing sexual and gender-based violence to the barest minimum.

She said her drive was to work with the committee and create a society where gender-based violence would be reduced to barest minimum.

She said, “The stakeholders have been having meetings for months and their discussions have focused on the key development pillars of the current administration as they relate to the rights of vulnerable citizens, especially those women and children.

“The Office of the First Lady has been working with the vision to reduce sexual and gender-based violence to the barest minimum if it is impossible to eradicate the crime. We have activated our response, bringing all stakeholders and communities on board to forge a common front in addressing the issue.”

Not being nominated for the Grammys doesn’t mean you’re not a great musician – Femi Kuti

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Chris Ottah

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November 27, 2020

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Nigeria’s Afro-beat legend, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has said that not being nominated for the Grammys award does not mean a musician is not great.

Kuti said this while making reference to his father, Fela and Bob Marley who never got nominated or won Grammys award in his time.

The Afro-beat legend said Music is not about awards but spreading love and giving people will to go through hard times.

On his Twitter page, he wrote: “Music really isn’t about awards though. Fela never won or was never nominated. I don’t think Bob Marley was too.

“Music is about spreading love, giving people the will to go through the hard times in live, etc and inspiration. Music must bring comfort too.”

He, however, clarified that he is not referring to anyone in particular who got nominated for the Grammys, but himself who has been nominated four times for the award.

“This tweet on Grammys was concerning me saying I have four nominations. And all I’m saying is that it’s not the objective.

“Many GREAT musicians have never been nominated doesn’t mean they are not GREAT. I wasn’t referring to anyone but myself, some have chosen to abuse, or drag others. Pity.” He said.

Fashola should honourably resign or be sacked – Northern elders

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Chris Ottah

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November 27, 2020

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A member of the Northern Elders Forum and the Chairman of Maje Foundation, Alhaji Rufai Mukhtar Danmaje, has asked the Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola to honourably resign his position for failing to complete any projects since his assumption of office as Works Minister five years ago.

Danmaje said it is no longer story that for example in the entire Northern region, no single project embarked upon by the Minister has been completed despite the huge tax payers money allocated to his ministry.

Mukhtar Danmaje who is presenting the views of the Northern Elders Forum, said if the Minister refused to voluntarily resign, the President Muhammadu Buhari should hesitate to quickly sack him and subject him to scrutiny to know what happens to Billions of Tax payers money allocated to his ministry.

“For example look at the issue of Mambila Hydro Power project. Over time the Minister has been deceiving the President and indeed Nigerians that works have reached high percentage but only for a committee to now expose that there is nothing on ground there”.

He noted that the issue of Mambila hydro Power project is enough to sack the minister or asking him to resign honorably, but he chooses to remain aloof as if all is alright.

He said, “if people like Fashola continue to talk about rotational Presidency back to the South, they might provoke us to reject voting for anybody from that region because we consider him a failure and nothing more.

“You could see that no single road project is been completed under Fashola in the entire Northern Nigeria even the darling Kano, Kaduna, Abuja road he is saying can’t be completed till after their tenure, so what are we saying?”

Talking about the problems of insecurity in the North, Danmaje worried that the region lacks leadership that will steer its mission and design a roadmap for its survival.

“We fall into the trap of insecurity for many reasons, one of which was because of lack of leadership in the region and indeed lack of tentative roadmap for its survival and indeed negligence of the traditional institution which earlier on were our mirrors.”

He always calls after big defeats – Mourinho speaks on relationship with late Maradona

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Chris Ottah

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November 27, 2020

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Jose Mourinho revealed the private side of Diego Maradona who would “call me after my big defeats, but never my victories” following the Argentina legend’s passing.

Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, died at the age of 60 on Wednesday and Mourinho, who knew the World Cup winner well, paid tribute to his friend after Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Ludogorets in the Europa League 24 hours after he passed away.

“Maradona the world knows, the world never forgets,” he said. “I made sure that my son knows a lot about him, even being born after he was a player. I know my son will make sure when he is a father he will not let his kids forget.

“It was a bit similar with [Alfredo] Di Stefano; I never saw him play football, but my dad made sure I knew a lot about him. With these generations, we have players of our generations, and in my generation was what everybody knows.”

“Then there’s Diego the guy. That one, I miss. I feel sorry that I didn’t spend more time with him, I would have loved to. I think his family, his friends and colleagues are very privileged to know him well and spend time with him.

“I know him well enough and in my big defeats, he would always call me. In my big victories, never. But I will miss Diego, and I am very sad but I have a smile because with him, every minute I spent with him was to laugh.”