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FCTA sets guidelines for operations in agricultural sector
The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCT Administration has reassured farmers of the administration’s commitment to the provision of basic support for farmers toward the attainment of food security in the territory. Malam Zakari Aliyu, Deputy Director Information of the secretariat, in a statement on Friday, said the Acting Secretary of FCTA Agriculture and Rural Development Se...
UN won’t vote electronically in Security Council election
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly will cast ballots in-person for five new non-permanent Security Council seats, its president said Thursday, effectively ruling out electronic voting despite the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to UN members obtained by AFP, President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande said that voting members would be “invited to visit the venue at the designated time slot communicat...
Coronavirus: We have tested over 3 million since April – Wuhan
The epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak in China, Wuhan says over 3 million residents have been tested for the pathogen since April. The State Media stated that tests will continue and this time will be focused on the rest of its 11 million population. The official Xinhua News Agency reported that the test, upon completion, is to help give the authorities a clear indication of the number of ...
Raymond Dokpesi Jnr asks NCDC to provide his coronavirus test results
Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, has recovered from coronavirus. Newsmen report that the founder of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, and two of his grandchildren also recovered from coronavirus on Thursday and were discharged from the University of Abuja Treatment Centre. Announcing the improvement in his health in an appreciation letter published on ait.live on F...
Q&A: Randy Blythe on Lamb of God’s New LP, Punk, Politics and CBGB’s Legendary ‘Throne’
Like a lot of Americans, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is none too impressed with the job our Twitterer-in-Chief’s been doing. Unfortunately, as a prominent musician who actually expresses that discontent, both through his lyricism and in interviews, he’s largely in the minority, begging the question: Why aren’t more rockers critical of the political machine? “Because they’re fucking pus...
‘I recommend him going there’ – Playmaker’s father wants him at Rangers next season
Ianis Hagi’s father has urged the player to sign for Rangers permanently. Hagi is on loan at Rangers right now and he has impressed so far this season. The Ibrox giants have the option to sign the 21-year-old permanently this summer and it will be interesting to see what they decide. His father said (via Daily Record): “My son Ianis has a great talent, he is a No.10 who can do everything. When he ...
Report: Gerrard looking to lure 27y/o EPL striker to Rangers
According to Turkish newspaper Fotomac (via Sport Witness), Brighton and Hove Albion striker Florin Andone is on the radar of Rangers manager Steven Gerrard ahead of the summer transfer window. The Romanian international is currently on a season-long loan at Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray but he is expected to leave this summer after scoring just twice in 11 appearances, and is looking fo...
Report: West Ham considering summer move for 39-cap Int’l to improve their attack
West Ham are keen on signing the Napoli forward Hirving Lozano this summer. The Mexican hasn’t been at his best since moving to Italy and he has been linked with a move away from the club. As per Area Napoli, the Hammers want to bring in a forward and Lozano has been identified as a target. The 39-cap Mexican international can play anywhere across the front three and he could prove to be a very ha...
