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Corruption in Nigeria is so lucrative that threat of jail term is not sufficient to deter perpetrators- President Buhari President Buhari on Sunday in Paris, France, called for stringent actions against perpetrators of illicit financial flows, including crackdown on safe heavens, warning that continuous impunity will encourage more pilfering of countries’ resources to the detriment of poor and vulnerable populace. Speaking at the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum held on the sidelines of the Centenary of Armistice Day, President Buhari said Nigeria has strengthened its laws and institutions to fight corruption, fast-track recovery of stolen assets and punish offenders, urging more commitment from governments and international institutions. The President delivered his statement on “Illicit Financial Flows (Iffs) and Corruption: The Challenge of Global Governance’’ during the event, attended by about 70 world leaders and governments. “We must crack

Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke to be extradited from UK - EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the process for the extraditing former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke from the United Kingdom has begun. Acting Spokesman of the commission, Tony Orilade said there have been calls from different quarters for the extradition of the former minister over several allegations of impropriety against her. According to Orilade, EFCC’s Operations Department has made presentation to the Legal Department to commence the process, and that process has commenced. He, however, said that the action had to be processed through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, explaining that it was not something the commission would commence and conclude on its own. “It is ongoing. Within the next few weeks, the extent to which we have gone will be made known to the public. It is not a fresh case

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10 Health Benefits of Okro The vegetable okra (okro) is a popular one and it is included in many diets. Being a vegetable, it is obvious that okro is healthy and should be included in your menu. Here are a few specific health benefits of okro: 01) Prevents Colon Cancer: – By cleaning out the intestinal tract, Okro is able to improve colon health by allowing the organ to work at a higher rate of efficiency and reduce the risk of colon cancer. 02) Prevents Diabetes: – The presence of Eugenol in Okra helps fight against diabetes. The fibre also helps stabilize blood sugar level by delaying sugar absorption from the intestines. 03) Prevents Constipation: – Okra is one of the best vegetable sources of dietary fibre essential for the digestive system. Dietary fibres in okra help prevent and relieve constipation. The soluble fibre in okra absorbs water and adds bulk to the stool thus preventing constipation. 04) Prevents Anaemia: – The iron con

Nigerian Singer, Tekno Is Hospitalized, Begs Nigerians For Prayer As He Cancels Bookings Nigerian musician, Tekno has called on his fans to pray for him to fully recover after being hospitalized. Tekno Augustine Kelechi, aka Tekno, 25-year-old music star has cancelled his bookings because of illness. The ‘Pana’ crooner, who shared this on his Instagram page, on Thursday also announced that he would be taking some time to fully recover before getting back to making music. The nature of the ailment is not disclosed. He wrote @teknoofficial, “I have been away and on treatment, please don’t be upset that I can’t make it to shows I have been booked for.”   Tekno added that he is hoping to get back to what he loves doing the most as soon as possible, pleaded for fans’ prayers and apologised for the inconveniences caused.   “I am taking time out to fully recover and hopefully get back to doing what I love most soonest. I apologise, and if you can please p

30 Full Government of Ireland IDEAS Master Scholarship Programme in Ireland, 2019-2020 ­IDEAS Scholarship Programme is now open for applications for the academic year 2019-2020. A total of up to 30 full scholarships will be awarded to Vietnamese candidates. The purpose of the Irish Aid IDEAS Scholarship Programme is to provide talented candidates with the opportunity to pursue advanced education and professional development in Ireland in order to contribute to the future development of Vietnam. Vietnam with an area four times the size of Ireland has a population of over 88 million, and ranks 121st out of 187 countries on the 2014 UN Human Development Index, compared to Ireland’s 11th. Ireland’s engagement with Vietnam through Irish Aid has focused on reducing poverty and inequality through the implementation of programmes designed to strengthen the delivery of basic services and social protection to the poorest and most vulnerable sections of society, the p

120 Fully Funded Mastercard Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans at Sciences Po in France, 2019 The Sciences Po and the Mastercard Foundation is inviting applications for up to 120 Mastercard Scholars to study at Sciences Po. Full scholarships are available to students from sub-saharan African countries. This exceptional scholarship program aims to recruit talented students who aspire to shape the future of the African continent and help them develop their full potential. Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open onto the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Scholarship Description Applications Deadline:  Deadlines to apply are January 15, 2019 for the Master’s scholarship, January 31, 2019 for the Bachelor’s scholarship and February 18, 2019 for the Summer School scholarship. Course Level: Scholarships are available to study undergraduate, graduate and