By Deborah Coker

The Edo Command of the Nigerian Police says it has arrested four armed robbery and kidnap suspects in the state.

The Commands Spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said in a statement that the suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence through the Department of State Services (DSS).

He said that the office of the IGP had alerted that the suspects were planning coordinated attacks against police formations in the state.

He said that based on this, Edo Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed DanMallam, directed the tactical team of the command to go after the suspects.

He further said that a robust raiding, condoning and search was conducted within Auchi axis of the state which led to the arrest of the suspects on Friday.

He said some items recovered from the suspects included a vehicle, one Pump Action, two locally made guns, 20 live cartridges, charms, two face masks and a pair of police mobile force uniform.

He appealed to members of the public to be vigilant and always be at alert about suspicious movement and report same to the police.

Source: NAN

The Chairman, Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, has apologized to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over its recent allegations that innocent citizens were killed in the state during air strikes by personnel of the Air Force.

The Chairman Council of Chiefs, who is also the Emir of Anka, made the apology when a seven-man high powered investigation team led by AVM Idi Lubo visited him at his palace in Anka on Saturday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the traditional rulers had, a fortnight ago, alleged that air strikes on suspected bandits camps hit at and killed innocent citizens in some parts of the state.

The emirs spoke at a press briefing through the Emir of Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru.

This followed an emergency meeting they held in reaction to an earlier accusation by the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan Ali, that some high ranking traditional rulers were conniving with the bandits.

The Emir of Bungudu also followed up the claim with the release of the names of some persons who were killed in the air strikes.

The Emir of Anka, however, said the council regrets the embarrassment caused by the press briefing because it was not targeted at the Air Force or the army but at our own son, the Minister of Defence, who wrongly accused us of complicity in the bandits activities in the state.

l apologize over whatever embarrassment the statement may have caused and from now, we have drawn a line, there wont be anything like that again, and I want to appeal that care should be applied while tracking the bandits and when they run from your fire power into the community, the land army should take over so as to avoid killing the innocent.

Out of the 17 emirate councils that we have in the state, mistakes occurred in only four and the submissions we made were gathered in the last two years, l also want to state that nothing happened on innocent citizens in the last six months in the state, he said.

While speaking on the list of killed persons that was later released by the Emir of Bungudu, the Chairman of the Council of Chiefs said: The Emir of Bungudu is not the spokesman of the council even though he read our press briefing that day.

The list of victims that he released to the press on a later day did not emanate from me nor was I aware of it as the Chairman, l will only take responsibility because l am the Chairman.

He then assured that the traditional council would continue to support security agencies in the fight against armed banditry in the state and urged the army to go and occupy deserted villages where some of the bandits were hiding.

Earlier, leader of the team, AVM Idi Lubo, said the team was in the state to investigate the true position of the allegations in order to avoid future occurrance.

We have also come with condolence letter from the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar, in case some innocent people were killed in our encounter with bandits.

NAN reports that the team was taken round stakeholders by the Commander of the 207 Quick Response Group in the state, Squadron Leader Sunkanmi Thomas.

Source: NAN

In an update, officials said no fewer than 35 foreigners, including Americans, Britons and Dutch, died when a string of coordinated bombings hit high-end hotels and churches in and around the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on Sunday during Easter services.

Police have revised the death toll upwards, from 137 to 156.

The coordinated blasts took place at 8:45 a.m. local time.

Foreigners were among the dead in Colombo, Sri Lanka Health Services director general Anil Jasinghe said

At least six explosions have been reported. Three churches in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa were targeted during Easter services.

At least 400 people were injured and were undergoing treatment, an employee at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka said by phone.

Sri Lankas police chief made a nationwide alert 10 days before Sundays bomb attacks in the country that suicide bombers planned to hit prominent churches, according to the warning seen by AFP.

Police chief Pujuth Jayasundara sent an intelligence warning to top officers on April 11 setting out the threat.

A foreign intelligence agency has reported that the NTJ (National Thowheeth Jamaath) is planning to carry out suicide attacks targeting prominent churches as well as the Indian high commission in Colombo, said the alert.

The NTJ is a radical Muslim group in Sri Lanka that came to notice last year when it was linked to the vandalization of Buddhist statues.

Sri Lankas Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the string of blasts that killed at least 137 people on Sunday as cowardly and said the government was working to contain the situation.

I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today, he said in a tweet from his verified account.

I call upon all Sri Lankans during this tragic time to remain united and strong The government is taking immediate steps to contain this situation.

Emergency meeting called in a few minutes. Rescue operations underway, Sri Lankas Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution, Harsha de Silva, said in a tweet on his verified account.

He said he had been to two of the attacked hotels and was at the scene at St Anthonys Shrine and described horrible scenes.

Source: NAN

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the terrible attacks on several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on the holy day of Easter.

He said Nigerians stand with the people of Sri Lanka at this very terrible moment.

Buhari extended deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks and wishes speedy recovery to the injured, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, special media adviser.

We stand with victims of terrorism all over the world because we know and understand this harrowing inhuman activity, the President said.

President Buhari urged the authorities not to spare the wicked elements behind these mischievous attacks.

Nigeria, like Sri Lanka, is battling with insurgency of its own, created by Boko Haram terrorists who wanted to carve out a Caliphate.

A Muslim terror group is also suspected to have masterminded the Sri Lankan bomb attacks, on hotels and churches in which over 200 died and hundreds injured.

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said the death toll had risen to at least 207, with over 450 people wounded and that three persons have been arrested.

A series of eight devastating bomb blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 207 people, including dozens of foreigners.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attacks the worst act of violence since the end of Sri Lankas civil war a decade ago as cowardly, as the government imposed an immediate and indefinite curfew across the entire country of 21 million people.

The powerful blasts - six in quick succession and then two more hours later left hundreds injured and wrought devastation, including at the capitals well-known St Anthonys Shrine, a historic Catholic Church.

At least two of the explosions were carried out by suicide bombers, according to police sources and a hotel official.

Source: NAN

Italys Fabio Fognini has won Monte Carlo Masters, beating unseeded Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-3 6-4.

It was Fognini first maiden ATP Masters 1000 title and was significant as the Italian hadnt won a match on clay all year before this week, when en route he shocked clay specialist Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-2 in the semi-final, to end Nadals 25 win streak and his hope for the 12th title.

Fognini also beat Alexander Zverev in Round 3 and Borna Coric in the quarter finals, all seeded higher than he was.

The 31 year-old has become the first Italian to win the Monte Carlo title in more than half a century.

The last Italian to win at the tornament was Nicola Pietrangeli in 1968. Pietrangeli also won the trophy in 1961 and 1967.

He came to the court after the trophy ceremony to pose for pictures with his new tennis heir, who was following up his shock semi-final win over 11-time Monte Carlo champion Rafael Nadal.

I was born nearby so this is extraordinary, Fognini said.

I started the season rather badly, so this is unbelievable. Im very content with this victory, especially with all of the Italians here today.

The 48th-ranked Serb Lajovic was playing in the first ATP final of his career and got to the title match without the loss of a set.

Fognini looked to be temporarily hampered as he limped momentarily after breaking Lajovic for 3-2 in the second after claiming the opening set in 44 minutes.

During a medical timeout, he was taped on his right thigh and a heel, but carried on without apparent problems as he finished the final on his second match point as Lajovic returned long.

The winner of his first Masters 1000 trophy came to the first major week of the pre-Roland Garros run-up with a 0-4 record on the clay, the surface he grew up on.

Among his victims this week was number three Alexander Zverev, and his stunning stunning 6-4, 6-2 victory over Nadal on Saturday to end the Spanish stars 25-set win streak in the principality.

Source: NAN

Manchester United have now suffered a sixth defeat in a row and their hopes of Champions League football next season almost shattered as Everton romped to a 4-0 win at Goodison Park on Sunday.

A sixth defeat in eight games in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaers men means they remain two points adrift of the top four in sixth and trigger questions about the form of the team.

Everton, chasing seventh, which could provide a route into next seasons Europa League, made a flying start as Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson struck inside the first 28 minutes.

Lucas Dignes sweet strike and Theo Walcotts goal completed Evertons biggest win over United since 1984.

United could easily fall five points off the Champions League places should Arsenal beat Crystal Palace at home later on Sunday and Chelsea win when they host Burnley on Monday.

After suffering their third consecutive PL away defeat for the first time since 1996, Man Utd remain sixth, two points behind fifth-placed Chelsea.

Solskjaers task in turning Uniteds fortunes around does not get any easier as title-chasing Manchester City visit Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Source: NAN

Manchester Uniteds hopes of Champions League football next season suffered another huge blow as Everton romped to a 4-0 win at Goodison Park on Sunday.

A sixth defeat in eight games in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaers men means they remain two points adrift of the top four in sixth and trigger questions about the form of the team.

Everton, chasing seventh, which could provide a route into next seasons Europa League, made a flying start as Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson struck inside the first 28 minutes.

Lucas Dignes sweet strike and Theo Walcotts goal completed Evertons biggest win over United since 1984.

United could easily fall five points off the Champions League places should Arsenal beat Crystal Palace at home later on Sunday and Chelsea win when they host Burnley on Monday.

After suffering their third consecutive PL away defeat for the first time since 1996, Man Utd remain sixth, two points behind fifth-placed Chelsea.

Solskjaers task in turning Uniteds fortunes around does not get any easier as title-chasing Manchester City visit Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Source: NAN

Abubakar Atiku, the defeated presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party has debunked notions that he was Cameroonian by birth and thus not qualified to contest the election of 23 February, 2019.

Atiku who was born in Jada in 1946, in present day Adamawa state, but then part of Northern Cameroon, said he was born by Nigerian parents and therefore a citizen of Nigeria by birth.

According to his response to the All Progressives Congress filing before the Presidential election tribunal, Atiku said his father, Garba Atiku Abdulkadir was a Nigerian by birth who hailed from Wurmo in present day Sokoto State, while the mother, Aisha Kande was also a Nigerian who hailed from Dutse in present day Jigawa State.

The parents of the 1st Petitioner(Atiku) are both Fulani, a community/tribe indigenous to Nigeria, his lawyers, an array of senior advocates said.

The birth of the 1st Petitioner in Jada, in present day Adamawa State of Nigeria was occasioned by the movement of his paternal grandfather called Atiku who was an itinerant trader, from Wurmo in present day Sokoto State to Jada in the company of his friend, Ardo Usman.

That in Jada, Atiku, the grandfather of the 1st Petitioner gave birth to Garba who in tum gave birth to the 1st Petitioner and named him after his own father Atiku.

The 1st Petitioners mother, Aisha Kande was the grand-daughter of Inuwa Dutse who came to Jada as an itinerant trader too from Dutse in present day Jigawa State.

That all averments concerning Germany, British Cameroons, League of Nations and Plebiscite are false and misleading in relation to the 1st Petitioner and therefore completely irrelevant more so that the 1st Petitioner is a Nigerian by birth within the contemplation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic ofNigeria, 1999 (as amended).

The averments in the aforesaid paragraphs are indeed fabricated, contrived, made in bad faith and designed to embarrass the 1st Petitioner.

Abubakar said that the votes he secured in the presidential election were not wasted votes, and still claimed that he got more votes than President Buhari.

To buttress his Nigerian citizenship, Atiku listed his career path and political activities and the awards and honours that he had received.

These included his being a civil servant in the Nigerian Customs Service for over 20 years, retiring as a Deputy Director; a politician for about 30 years, who in 1992 contested the Presidential Primaries under the platform of then Social Democratic Party (SDP) alongside the late Chief M.K.O Abiola and Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe.

He also mentioned his participation in the 1999 governorship election in Adamawa State in 1999, which he won and the presidential elections of 1999 and 2003, which he won as running mate to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Mentioned also was his being a recipient of the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) and holder of the traditional title holder of Turakin Adamawa from 1982 to 2017 when he was elevated to Wazirin Adamawa.

In 2007, the 1st Petitioner contested Presidential election under the platform of Action Congress (AC) and the 2nd Respondent contested under the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

In 2014, the 1st Petitioner and the 2nd Respondent contested the Presidential Primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the 3rd Respondent for the 2015 Presidential Elections.

Atikus response was signed by Dr. Livy Uzuokwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria on behalf of 20 other SANs.

They are Kabiru T. Turaki, Chief Chris Uche, Pius A. Akubo,
Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, Adebayo 0. Adelodun, Saka Abimola Isau, Isiyaku Ibrahim,
Paul Erokoro, K.C.O. Njemanze, Eyitayo Jegede, Sebastine T. Hon, Dr. Mike Ozekhome,
Chukwuma-MachukwuUme, Prof. Maxwell Gidado, Dr. Akinpelu Onigbinde, Emeka Etiaba, SAN,
Chief Gordy Uche,Dr. Mrs. V.J.O. Azinge, Emeka Okpoko, Olalekan Ojo.

Other lawyers listed in the petition are Ebenezer Obeya, Emmanuel Enoidem. Peter Afuba,
Prof. Yusuf Dankofa, Prof. Lanre Adeojo, Ahmed Tijjani Uwais, Alexander Ejesieme, Abdulaziz Ibrahim, Chike Okafor, Shikammah K. Sheltu, Jabiro Bashir Mohammed, Silas Joseph Ono,
Dr. Jennifer Abubakar, Jude Daniel Odi and Mohammed Malabo.

Source: NAN

Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraines presidential election Sunday, exit polls showed, dealing a stunning rebuke to the countrys political establishment.

Zelensky whose only previous political role was playing the president on television, trounced incumbent Petro Poroshenko by taking 73 percent of the vote, according to exit polls conducted by several think tanks.

Poroshenko, who lost to the television star across all regions of the country, including in the west where he traditionally enjoyed strong support, has already called Zelensky to congratulate him.

In a series of tweets, he also said he would not quit politics yet.

Never give up. Never, never, never Neither in the big nor in the small, nor in the a significant, nor in the shallow Never give up if that doesnt contradict honour and common sense.

Already next month I will leave the post of head of state. So the majority of Ukrainians decided, and I perceive this decision. I will go from the office of President. But I do not go out of politics. Firmly want to declare and explain why.

Our team will defend our course for the European Union and NATO membership. Because only in the worlds strongest collective security system, we can receive reliable protection from Russia, guarantee the independence of the country and the safety of citizens.

Our team will be protecting visa-free. Our team will protect our army from mid-country attacks, from any attempts to diminish the historical significance of its exploit. Our team will protect the Ukrainian language. If the next weeks board adopts the law on language, I will definitely sign it.

The election was an extraordinary outcome to a campaign that started as a joke but struck a chord with voters frustrated by poverty, corruption and a five-year war that has claimed some 13,000 lives.

The 41-year-old star of TV series Servant of the People will now take the helm of a country of 45 million people beset by challenges and having run on the vaguest of political platforms.

After taking the most votes in last months first-round election, Zelensky had enjoyed a strong lead over the 53-year-old Poroshenko going into Sundays poll.

Voting earlier in the capital Kiev, the beaming frontrunner had said his campaign managed to bring Ukrainians together.

We have united Ukraine, he said, wearing a casual suit with a t-shirt and accompanied by his wife. Everything will be all right.

Sparkling wine was on offer at his campaign headquarters as the stars team prepared to toast his victory on Palm Sunday, a week before Orthodox Easter.

Preliminary results were expected in several hours but the same exit polls were accurate in the first round.

From Ukrainian-speaking regions in the west of the country to Russian-speaking territories in the war-torn east, many voters said they feared uncertainty but yearned for change.

Were tired of all the lies, said Marta Semenyuk, 26, who cast her ballot for the comedian.

I think it just cannot get any worse and I hope hell live up to his promises, said Larisa, an 18-year-old student from the government-held eastern port city of Mariupol.

Zelenskys victory opens a new chapter in the history of a country that has gone through two popular uprisings in the last 20 years and is mired in a conflict with Moscow-backed separatists in the east.

His supporters say only a fresh face can clean up Ukraines politics and end the separatist conflict.

But others doubt the showman will be able to take on the countrys influential oligarchs, negotiate with the likes of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and stand up to Russias Vladimir Putin.

People have gone mad, Viktoriya Olomutska, a 39-year-old Poroshenko supporter, said in Kiev. Cinema and reality are two different things.

Source: NAN

Arsenals bid for a top four finish in the Premier League suffered a major setback as Crystal Palace punished their sluggish display to claim a shock 3-2 win on Sunday.

Unai Emerys side paid the price for a defensive horror show at the Emirates Stadium to leave their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League via the domestic route hanging in the balance.

The Gunners, who can also reach the competition by winning the Europa League, fell behind to Christian Bentekes first goal for a year before Mesut Ozil equalised early in the second half.

Shkodran Mustafis blunder allowed Wilfried Zaha to put Palace back in front.

James McArthur took advantage of more woeful Arsenal defending to make it three and, although Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reduced the deficit, it was too late to stop Palaces first league win at Arsenal since October 1994.

Arsenal sit in fourth place, level on points with Chelsea, who will go above them if they avoid defeat against Burnley on Monday.

Arsenals top four challenge had been fuelled by their impressive home form and their first league loss at the Emirates since the opening weekend of the season was hugely damaging.

Arsenal had won 12 of their last 13 home games in all competitions, but the end of that streak puts them in the tricky position of needing to improve their dismal away record when they travel to Wolves and Leicester this week.

Emery made seven changes from Thursdays Europa League quarter-final win at Napoli in a bid to freshen up his side and, as a result, Arsenal never looked in sync.

They were authors of their own downfall when Palace took the lead in the 17th minute.

Benteke won a free-kick wide on the right and when it was curled in, Mustafi and Konstantinos Mavropanos both stood watching as Benteke thundered past them to head home from close-range.

It was the much-maligned Bentekes first goal since he scored against Leicester in April 2018, ending the Belgian strikers 19-game drought in his 200th Premier League appearance.

Mustafi was guilty of appealing for offside rather than following Benteke for the goal and the centre-back produced another costly miscue moments later when he headed over from close-range.

Source: NAN

The National Judicial Council has extended the appointment of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad for another three months.

The NJC, in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesman, Soji Oye said the decision to extend Justice Muhammad’s appointment was taken at the 88th Meeting of the council held on Thursday.

It further said that the extension was at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari, who made a request to that effect.

The statement reads: “The attention of the National Judicial Council has been drawn to an online newspaper and daily newspaper report stating that the Council would meet next week to deliberate on the extension of the Acting Appointment of Honourable Dr. Justice I. T. Muhammad CFR, as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“Contrary to the above, the Council actually met on Thursday 18th April, 2019 and at the 88th Meeting considered and approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for the extension of the appointment of Hon. Dr. Justice I. T. Muhammad, CFR, as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria for another three (3) months and council has since forwarded its approval to the President.”

The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship program is a 2 year full-time paid commitment that is designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria.
As a Fellow, you will set targets and work towards ambitious goals that will put your students on a different life path. The experience will not only develop your leadership skills but also give you first-hand exposure to the educational crisis in our country. It will help you develop an awareness of the wider issues relating to educational inequity and deepen your understanding of their potential solutions.
Through the two years Fellows receive ongoing support through a combination of in-person training sessions, leadership forums, as well as online training courses and resources. Additionally, we will build partnerships with key public and private sector entities in order to develop pathways to accelerate alumni leadership in critical areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Teach for Nigeria fellows are citizens of Nigeria or of Nigerian origin. Teach for Nigeria is open to Nigerians who after the program can be a contributing change to education in Nigeria;
  
• They are looking for individuals with varied levels of experience including recent graduates, working youth, experienced professionals and entrepreneurs;
  
• Applicants should hold a minimum of a Bachelors degree and be younger than 35.

As a Teach For Nigeria Fellow, you are a part of movement of young leaders working to eliminate educational inequity. In addition, these are some of the benefits of being a Fellow:

• Opportunity to be part of a movement that is changing lives and that will change society
  
• Extensive leadership development training
  
• Intensive teacher training
  
• Real responsibility from day one
  
• Job and internship opportunities during and post Fellowship
  
• Opportunity to be a part of a global network of change agents from across 42 countries
  
• Access to a Mentoring Programme, offering a unique opportunity to achieve professional and personal development
  
• Access to professional development and network of supporters
  
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• Opportunity to design and implement a social change project
  
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To begin your application, you must complete the registration form by clicking the link above. Once submitted, you will receive an email with a link to complete the application form. The recruitment team will review your application and if successful, you will be invited to complete the next stage of the application process.

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The call for application for the CARTA PhD Fellowships 2019/2020 is now open. During the 2019/2020 academic year, the CARTA program is planning to offer up to 25 PhD fellowships.
The fellowship, which isopen only to staffat one of the participating African universities (complete list below), includes the cost of fellows participation in the advanced seminars; a modest monthly stipend; small grants for research activities; a laptop loaded with relevant software; funds for travel to conferences, as well as costs for participating in joint program activities. The fellowship runs for a maximum of four years.
The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) is an initiative of eight African universities, four African research institutes, and select Non-African partners. CARTA offers an innovative model for doctoral training in sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen the capacity of participating institutions to conduct and lead internationally-competitive research.
The multi-disciplinary CARTA program is open to staff of participating institutions who are interested in conducting their PhD research on topics relevant to the broad fields of public and population health. We welcome applications from any discipline, such as public health, demography, anthropology, communication, and economics, among others, as long as the research question aims to contribute to public and population health issues in Africa.
Makerere University, Uganda.
Moi University, Kenya.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
University of Malawi, Malawi.
University of Nairobi, Kenya.
University of Rwanda, Rwanda.
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya.
Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa.
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Tanzania
KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya.

Eligibility Criteria

• A Masters degree in a relevant field.
  
• Prior admission into a PhD program is not required for application but awards are contingent on such admission being obtained at one of the participating African universities.
  
• Applicants for this program must be teaching or research staff at one of the participating African institutions and should be committed to contributing towards building capacity at their institutions.
  
• Applicants PhD research proposal must be related to public and population health.
  
• Fellowships are only open to people who have not yet registered for a PhD or are in the very early stages (first year) of the PhD program.
  
• Applicants must commit to participation in all four annual residential Joint Advanced Seminars (JASes), and to engage in inter-seminar activities designed to keep fellows actively engaged and in continual communication with peers and mentors.
  
• Male applicants must be under the age of 40 years and female applicants under the age 45 years by April 30, 2019.
  

Method of Application
Contact the CAhips.RTA focal person in your institution to discuss your interest and obtain application materials.

Method of Application: Follow the Link Below
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The Centre for the Study of African Economies has been researching economic and social development in Africa since 1986. These days, a large team of development economists research not only countries in Africa, but also in other developing areas of the world. The CSAE is part of theSocial Sciences Divisionat the University of Oxford, with researchers in theDepartment of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and theOxford Department for International Development.
The fellowship will take place from January to March 2020.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are welcomed from citizens of all African countries.
  
• From people who are currently pursuing an academic career in economics.
  
• CSAE Visiting Fellowship Benefits.
  
• The fellowship supports a two month residency in Oxford, including Flights, Accommodation and a small stipend.
  

Method of Application: Follow the Link Below
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To apply, complete the application form in full and email this to. The application form includes space for two referees, your CV and a research statement (400 words limit).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2019.

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Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), a member of the CocaCola Hellenic Bottling Company, is the sole bottler of CocaCola products and one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in Nigeria. The operations of the CocaCola Hellenic Group spans 28 countries, bottling and distributing the most iconic beverage brands globally and serving more than 581 million people across the world.
We are launching our first a three-month internship program designed to attract final year undergraduate and postgraduate / MBA students who share our passion for excellence and strive to learn with speed and agility.
The Coke Summership Program provides a robust developmental platform for Nigerian students at home and abroad to intern with us to gain industry experience during their academic Summer breaks. If you fit the profile below we invite you to make the move and develop your career with us.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently in final year of undergraduate or postgraduate study
  
• A minimum G.P.A of (3.75/5 or 3/4)
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of application
  
• Student from any of the listed faculties; (Engineering, Pure and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities)
  
• Strong passion for excellence, ambition and enthusiasm to be the best.
  
• Good problem-solving skills, curiosity and great appetite for learning
  
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
  
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Method of Application
  Interested applicants should:
  Visit the NBC online application portal
  Read, follow the instructions and complete the online application form.
  15th April, 2019.
  

Method of Application: Follow the Link Below
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Building upon our pledge to provide mobile developer training to 100,000 Africans to develop world class apps, today we are pleased to announce the next round of Google Africa Certifications Scholarships aimed at helping developers become certified on Googles Android, Web and Cloud technologies.
This year, Google Africa is offering 30,000 additional scholarship opportunities and 1,000 grants for the Google,, andcertifications. The program will be delivered by Googles partners,and, through an intensive learning curriculum designed to prepare motivated learners for entry-level and intermediate roles as software developers in these fields.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and
  Be a resident of a country in Africa;
  
• Applicants will be prioritized based on Pluralsight Skill IQs, amount of Pluralsight content consumed and other target demographics.
  
• Google Africa Certification Scholarship Benefits.
  

Method of Application: Follow the Link Below
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Are you from any of these states (Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Ondo, Abia, Imo, Edo)? If yes, the Niger Delta Joint Scholarship Board (NDJSB) has opened their portal for application.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be an indigene of any of the following states: Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Ondo, Abia, Imo, Edo
  
• Applicants must be at least a holder of SSCE Certificate, and for undergraduates, matric number must be submitted during application
  
• All applicants must be from the Niger Delta region
  
• All data should be entered correctly as requested on the web portal.
  
• Each applicant is expected to complete just one form only as multiple applications will attract automatic disqualification from the program.
  

Method of Application: Follow the Link Below
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Next, follow all the instructions and fill in the form on the portal appropriately to avoid disqualification.

All applicants should note that;
Only selected Candidates will be contacted Via the email and phone number provided during registration.
All successful applicants will be required to produce original copies of their educational Certificates, Local Government identification certificates and other documents before the final selection of the NDJs Scholarship award.

Note: no one should collect money from you promising to help you gain the scholarship.

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New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has denied Jarrell Miller a licence to box over a failed drug test on Wednesday, scuppering his planned June 1 bout with world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

In a statement quoted by US media outlets, the NYSAC said Miller was barred from fighting in the state following the news of his positive doping case.

The New York State Athletic Commission has denied Jarrell Millers professional boxing license application for a violation relating to the use of a prohibited substance. We have no further comment at this time, the commission said.

Miller, who is undefeated in his 24 professional fights, was due to take on the Briton at Madison Square Garden for the WBA, IBF and WBO titles on June 1.

However on Tuesday it emerged Miller had tested positive for a banned substance following a test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on March 20.

We have been informed by VADA that there has been an adverse finding in Jarrell Millers sample collected on March 20th, 2019, Eddie Hearn, Joshuas promoter, tweeted.

Miller previously served a nine-month ban from the California State Athletic Commission after testing positive for methylhexaneamine when kickboxing in 2014.

During their promotional tour for the fight, Miller revealed that both fighters had agreed to between 10 and 12 weeks of drug testing in the build-up to the bout.

ESPN reported that Joshua still planned to make his US debut as planned in June for what will be his seventh title defence.

Promoter Hearn said he was scrambling to find an alternative opponent.

I am on the search for a new opponent, Hearn said. Literally anyone can get it. There are some names that would appeal to our partners DAZN, Sky Sports and Madison Square Garden more than others and its our job to get the ones that appeal most. Ive spoken to 16 heavyweights in the last 24 hours, 10 of which are not suitable.

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Pep Guardiola suffered another dose of Champions League misery with Manchester City on Wednesday as his side were knocked out by Tottenham on away goals after a sensational quarter-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola has failed to reach the Champions League semi-finals in any of his three seasons as City manager, extending his long wait to win the tournament for the third time with his last triumph coming as Barcelona boss in 2011.

: Eliminated by Monaco on away goals in last 16, won first leg at home 5-3, lost second leg away 3-1.

Guardiolas first Champions League campaign with City came to a surprising end against French side Monaco, featuring a young Kylian Mbappe.

Monaco scored three times at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg, but City hit four in the second half to seemingly take control of the tie.

However, in the second leg hapless City couldnt prevent Tiemoue Bakayokos late goal handing Guardiola his first Champions League last 16 exit as a manager.

Eliminated by Liverpool 5-1 on aggregate in quarter-finals, lost first leg away 3-0, lost second leg at home 2-1.

Traumatised by the vicious reception from a huge mob of Liverpool fans who attacked the City team bus with missiles outside Anfield, Guardiolas team crumbled in the first leg.

Goals from Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane put Liverpool three up by the 31st minute.

In the return in Manchester, City scored early on through Gabriel Jesus, but never built up enough momentum for a comeback as Salah and Roberto Firmino struck for the Reds after half-time,

Eliminated by Tottenham on away goals in quarter-finals, lost first leg away 1-0, won second leg at home 4-3.

Handed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Danny Roses handball conceded a first half penalty, City blew it as Sergio Agueros spot-kick was saved by Hugo Lloris.

Even an injury to Tottenham striker Harry Kane couldnt inspire Guardiolas side, who played a cautious game and were beaten by Son Heung-mins late goal.

Roaring into a 4-2 lead after trailing 2-1 in the second leg, City were heading for the semi-finals until disaster struck in the 73rd minute when Fernando Llorente bundled home despite a VAR review of a potential handball by the Tottenham striker.

In an incredible finish, Guardiola was punching the air in delight when Raheem Sterling fired what looked to be a last-gasp winner, only for VAR to rule it out for offside.

City had spent the highest money in Europe to recruit players. Last year, the spending was put at 1.4 billion, within 10 years, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

*AFP

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A magnificent Alexandre Lacazette free-kick sent Arsenal into the 2018/2019 UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a comfortable 1-0 win away to a toothless Napoli on Thursday.

Arsenals win ended Serie As interest in European competition this season.

The Frenchman struck in the 36th minute to earn Arsenal a tie against Valencia.

Napoli were trailing 2-0 from the first leg, and they were threatening to take control of the game.

Carlo Ancelottis team lost their way after that.

Arsenal were then able to sit out the second half to reach the semi-finals for the second season in a row with a 3-0 aggregate win.

In a lively opening half hour, Napoli threatened to make a breakthrough as Jose Callejons effort was saved by Petr Cechs legs.

Arkadiusz Milik also had a goal chalked off for offside.

The Pole should have put Napoli ahead minutes later when compatriot Piotr Zielinskis cross found him unmarked in the penalty area, but he headed wide.

Arsenal also lost Aaron Ramsey to an apparent hamstring problem.

But just as it seemed things were going against them, they went ahead as Lacazette curled his free-kick around a poorly-organised wall from 25 metres.

Arsenal should have wrapped up the game four minutes into the second half.

But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with only Alex Meret to beat, placed his shot too near the goalkeeper.

The second half petered out after that as Arsenal sat back and Napoli enjoyed most of the possession but did little with it.

Lorenzo Insigne shot weakly at Cech after getting clear of the Arsenal defence and was immediately substituted.

It was a decision which infuriated the forward who watched the rest of the match on the touchline with his arms folded.

Fabian Ruiz summed up their evening by firing their last chance wildly over the crossbar in stoppage time

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