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A 'Deliverista' Speaks: I Work for Instacart — And I Support the City’s Minimum Pay Rate - Streetsblog New York City
With the City Council poised on Wednesday to override Mayor Adams's vetoes of two bills to provide a minimum wage for grocery delivery workers — and with Instacart lobbying heavily to defeat the override vote — we are providing the following space to allow readers to hear directly from a delivery worker, who serves as the human heart of the debate. I am an Instacart delivery worker.
Governor Fintiri: Transforming Adamawa through visionary leadership Original
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri oof Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State embodies transformational governance. He has achieved significant milestones across key sectors during his tenure, which reflects a dedication to infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and security. This has driven unprecedented growth and prosperity in the state. Governor Fintiri has prioritised infrastructure as a driver of development.
Fintiri: Transforming Adamawa Through Visionary Leadership
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Nigeria, embodies transformational governance, achieving significant milestones across key sectors. His tenure reflects a dedication to infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, healthcare and security, driving unprecedented growth and prosperity in the state. Governor Fintiri has prioritised infrastructure as a driver of development.
Adesina: A barefaced raconteur of spurious narrative
By David Dimas In a country where Nigerians are invariably losing their lives, livelihood and right to free speech, many government officials earn their pay propagating duplicitous commercial messages intended to deflect this truth. One of such officials is presidential media aide, Femi Adesina. His response to questions in a recent interview with Channels TV concerning growing insecurity in Nigeria deeply exposed his romance with denial and embodies the grossest form of class solidarity.
Femi Adesina: Raconteur of A Spurious Deep State Narrative
By David Dimas In a country where Nigerians are invariably losing their lives, livelihoods and right to free speech, many government officials are earning their paychecks propagating duplicitous commercial messages intended to deflect this truth. One of such officers is the presidential media aide, Femi Adesina.
Ayinla Omowura born anew -By Festus Adedayo
In the last one year or so, this writer had been researching into the life and times of Egba-born Yoruba Apala music maestro, Waidi Ayinla Yusuf, also known as Omowura, the son of Yesufu Gbogbolowo, a.k.a Anigilaje and Wuramotu; the grandson of Morenike Asabi. The research took me and my crew, Waheed Ganiyu and Idris Oderinde to the nooks and crannies of Abeokuta, Lagos and some other cities and towns in Yorubaland. We were looking for every tissue of information about this bohemian musician.
Australians trapped in Wuhan say they need to pay $673 in order to be rescued
Australians stuck in Wuhan told the Sydney Morning Herald that they need to sign a waiver to be held in quarantine for 14 days on Christmas Island.
$1.2bn Malabu Oil Deal: Adoke Gets N50m Bail
Justice Abubukar Idris Kutigi of High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has granted N50m bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke.Ruling on the bail application for other defendants is ongoing as at time of this report.Adoke and his co-defendants are being prosecuted by the Federal Government over their involvement in the alleged Malabu oil deal fraud amounting to...
Amotekun: A South-East regional security outfit for us too ' Governor Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor and Chairman of South-East Governors Forum, David Umahi, has announced that the South-East will soon be getting its own security outfit just like the South-West's Amotekun.
Amidst uncertainty, NPower recruits react to new NYSC allowance increase
Amidst uncertainty, NPower recruits react to new NYSC allowance increaseRecently, the news of increment of NYSC allowance from 19,800 to N33,000 went viral [...]The post Amidst uncertainty, NPower recruits react to new NYSC allowance increase appeared first on Financial Watch.Do you need high paying jobs in Nigeria' If yes visithttps://recruitmentportalngr.comnow to apply for hot government and private company jobs in Nigeria today!Download all job past questions & answers here to get ahead...
Ant and Dec confirm they are in talks to sign huge 40million golden handcuffs deal with ITV
The Geordie presenting duo, both aged 44, are also reported to have legally trademarked their name to protect their brand for years to come.
"South East Security Outfit Coming" - Governor Umahi
<blockquote>ADF: Igbo must wake from slumber<br><br>A joint security outfit for the South East region is being fine-tuned for optimal operation and would soon be unveiled.<br><br>Chairman of South East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, yesterday, disclosed this when he received the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen.
FRSC Officers Allegedly Burgle Samsung Store In Akwa Ibom
Three officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps have been arraigned before the court for alleged involvement in the burgling of a shop.The officers identified as Abochi John, Maxwell Odey and Juliet Enakireru, were arraigned alongside one Anietie Udoh before an Akwa Ibom State High Court, Itu Division.They allegedly bulged a Samsung Exclusive Store at No. 158 Oron Road, Uyo, sometime in 2016.Phones and other items were carted away and four of the phones were traced to the FRSC officers...
Eskom warns of load shedding on Thursday
Eskom says it may need to implement load shedding on Thursday evening, following delays in its maintenance schedule.
Australian Open: Sofia Kenin beats Ashleigh Barty to make final
Sofia Kenin reaches her first Grand Slam final, beating top seed Ashleigh Barty in straight sets in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Will 2020 Kick-start Decade Of The Driven Human' By Deser Orrill
Currently, there's a lot of posturing amongst the major car manufacturers, as they jockey for position in the autonomous vehicle chase, with most of them predicting that there will be some form of self-driving vehicle on the roads by the early to mid-2020s - most likely as ride-hailing services (think Uber and Lyft) or commercial transportation (set routes, set times).
Who Is Afraid Of Sowore' By Tony Ademiluyi
Comrade Omoyele Sowore means a lot of things to different people. Some see him as a hero, who has been committed to a better society and has been consistent about his cause since the 1980's. Others view him as a mere rabble rouser, who is a constant attention seeker that loves to make a mountain out of a molehill.After being held by the Department of State Services for over four months, he was released on bail on Christmas Eve 2019 after so much pressure was piled on the government agency.
Zdravko Logarusic: Croatian coach appointed by Zimbabwe
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Ten Ways To Excel In An 'Agile' Workspace
An "agile" work environment can be defined differently based on a company's approach to the concept. When developing an agile environment with no assigned workspaces, there are 10 tips to consider
UN confirms it suffered a 'serious' hack, but didn't inform employees
The United Nations was the victim of a massive, likely state-sponsored hacker attack this past summer, according to reports from The New Humanitarian and Associated Press. To make the matters worse, the organization didn't disclose the details and se...
Secretary-General Appoints Chris Mburu of Kenya United Nations Resident Coordinator in CongoAPO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases related to Africa
Download logoUnited Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has appointed Chris Mburu of Kenya as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Congo, with the host Governments approval.Mr. Mburu brings more than 25 years of experience in the areas of democracy, human rights, peace and development, having held senior positions with the United Nations and leading international organizations and policy think tanks in different parts of the world.
Trachoma: A race to save James's eyesight
A 15-minute surgery can prevent blindness from trachoma, which affects two million people worldwide.
Tinubu's Wife, Senator Oluremi, Advocates For State Police Over Rising Insecurity
Former First Lady of Lagos State and lawmaker representing Lagos Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for the establishment of state police as a way of tackling the rising spate of insecurity in the country.Tinubu made the call during plenary on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday.She said, 'If we really want to tackle our insecurity correctly, we should look at state police.
Tragedy as armed robbers kill corps member in Osun
Tragedy struck in Osun state on Tuesday, January 28, as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), serving in the state, Adebayo Mukaila, was killed by armed robbers.
The trader accused of sparking the 2010 'Flash Crash' gets sentenced to house arrest after initially facing a max prison sentence of 380 years
After facing the threat of over three centuries in prison, Navinder Singh Sarao was sentenced Tuesday to time served plus a year of house arrest for his role in the 2010 flash crash.The May crash wiped out nearly $1 trillion from the stock market before it rebounded.Federal authorities suggested the lenient sentence for Sarao previously this month.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The British trader who initially faced up to 380 years of prison time for his role in the 2010...
The YNaija Cover ' 29th January 2020
It was a Money Crush Wednesday for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as the Director-General of ...ReadThe YNaija Cover29th January 2020 on YNaija
Real Reason EX-OOU Vice Chancellor, Soyode, Recommended Appointment Of Disgraced Lecturer As Education Commissioner In Ogun
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Roger Goodell on Antonio Brown: 'We want to help get him on the right track
The NFL is committed to helping Antonio Brown get "on the right track," commissioner Roger Goodell says.
Resign Or Be Sacked, Nigerian Lawmakers Tell Service Chiefs
Members of Nigeria's House of Representatives have called on the country's service chiefs to resign over their failure to curb insecurity in the country.The lawmakers speaking during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack them.This move, according to a report byPUNCH, followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by the Chief Whip, Mohammed Monguno, as a result of rising attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on communities in the North-East.Lawmaker...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Comments on Bruno Fernandes Signing Ahead of Official Confirmation
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken for the first time since Manchester United announced a deal was in place to sign Sporting CP's Bruno Fernandes, insisting that the Portuguese side played their part in a 'good negotiation'. After months of speculation going as far back as last summer, it was confirmed earlier on Wednesday that a deal had finally been agreed for United to secure the long-awaited arrival of Fernandes, subject to a medical and personal terms going ahead without a hitch. Sound ' to...
Play the arcade classic 'Tecmo Bowl' on PS4 and Switch tomorrow
Ahead of Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, you'll be able to replay the original 1987 release of Tecmo Bowl when it comes out on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch tomorrow. Not to be confused with the NES version most people associate with the game, the $8 A...
Presidency Attacks Senator Abaribe Over Calls For Buhari's Resignation
The Presidency has attacked Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe for calling for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over the rising spate of insecurity in the country.Earlier on Wednesday, Abaribe had said, 'Nigerians will go to the government and ask the government to resign because they did not elect the chief of staff, the police IG, service chiefs and others.'Nigerians voted a government into power.
Microsoft Q2: revenue of $36.9B, up 14% YoY, net income of $11.6B, up 38% YoY; Commercial Cloud revenue up 39% YoY to $12.5B; Office 365 Consumer subs hit 37.2M (Microsoft)
Microsoft:Microsoft Q2: revenue of $36.9B, up 14% YoY, net income of $11.6B, up 38% YoY; Commercial Cloud revenue up 39% YoY to $12.5B; Office 365 Consumer subs hit 37.2MMicrosoft Commercial Strength Powers Second Quarter Results REDMOND, Wash.January 29, 2020Microsoft Corp. today announced
Master & Dynamic MW07 Go review: Same great sound, sportier appeal
The original MW07 was a fantastic-sounding pair of true wireless in-ear headphones, while this Go version brings the same epic audio, but in a more
Manchester United will ban fans found guilty of attacking chief executive's house
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N12.4m Fraud: EFCC appeals acquittal of Ringim Emirate's accountant
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has vowed to appeal the court ruling that discharged and acquitted one Mansur Mahmood, the accountant of Ringim Emirate Council of Jigawa State who was set free from N12.4million alleged fraud by Justice Ado Yusuf of the Jigawa State High Court. Click here to read full news..
Maryam Sanda: The World Has Moved On From Death Penalty By Seun Awogbenle
On Monday, January 27, Maryam Sanda was convicted of the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Maryam, the mother of one, who was alleged to have stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife, was found guilty of the two-count homicide charge brought against her by the police. Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal High Court whom I consider a man of good conscience by the way, in imposing the mandatory death sentence on her, was quoted as saying 'it has been said that thou shall not kill.
Lincoln And Rivian To Collaborate On New Battery-Powered SUV
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Kogi Assembly approves appointment of 30 Special Advisers
Kogi State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the appointment of 30 Special Advisers as requested by Governor Yahaya Bello.
Jalingo: Civil Society Groups Petition United States Ambassador, Demand Visa Ban On Cross River Governor, Nigeria's Attorney-General Over Journalist's Arbitrary Detention, Persecution
A number of prominent civil society groups have petitioned the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, urging her to immediately enforce a visa ban on Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, Nigeria's Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and all others involved in the unlawful detention and persecution of journalist, Agba Jalingo.The groups while stressing that Jalingo was being unjustly detained for asking genuine questions about the state's finances, said that a visa ban...
Federal Government Increases Corps Members Allowance To N33, 000
The allowance of serving Corps members has been increased to N33, 000 following the approval and signing into law of the new minimum wage bill by the President, Muhammadu Buhari in April 2019.The increase was confirmed by Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during a working visit to the NYSC secretariat in Bauchi.Ibrahim noted Click here to read full news..
ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City vs NorthEast United - TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview
Both Mumbai City and NorthEast United were denied points at the death in their last respective outings...
Group Blasts Cross River Governor For Lying About Agba Jalingo On National TV, Demands Journalist's Immediate Release
The Free Jalingo Group has slammed Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, for lying on national television about detained journalist, Agba Jalingo.Jalingo was arrested in August 2019 for exposing the disappearance of N500m meant for the establishment of Cross River State Microfinance Bank.He was arrested shortly after that period and charged for terrorism.In a statement on Wednesday, the group said it was shocked to see Governor Ayade on Channels Television trying to change the narrative...
How Nigerian Police Tortured, Killed Rivers Auto Repairer, Chima Ikwunado, After Extorting Him, Illegally Detained Four Others
Chima Ikwunado, a mechanic arbitrarily arrested, detained, extorted and tortured to death by men of the Nigerian Police Force in Rivers State, has been found innocent after the police said it couldn't prove a case against the deceased and three others.Chima and his apprentices, Victor Ogbonna,Osaze Friday,Ifeanyi OsujiandIfeanyi Onyekwere were arrested for driving against traffic and tortured at Mile 1 Police Station by SP Benson Adetuyi.At the point of arrest, the policemen took N93,000...
Google Makes Weak Claims That IP Protects Competition
Google appropriated Oracle Java code for its Android OS. Google justifies this appropriation as promoting competition, an odd argument given Google's dominant market position on the internet. The facts and precedent weigh heavily against the tech giant in this case.
Google Nest begins testing HVAC alerts, partners with Handy for booking service calls
Googles Nest is testing a new feature that will alert you to potential HVAC issues and even help you book an HVAC professional to fix it, thanks to a partnership with Handy. The company says the HVAC alerts are only available in select cities during the testing period. If youre in one of the supported [] Click here to read full news..
Edo Governor, Obaseki, Vows To Deal With Oshiomhole If He 'Disturbs' Party Faithful In State
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has vowed to deal decisively with National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, if he continues to 'disrupt the activities of the party in the state'.The visibly angry governor in a video seen bySaharaReporterson Wednesday made the comments while addressing a gathering of APC members.He said, 'In one of our national meetings, the president (Muhammadu Buhari) said go and build the party from the base, from the ward and that is...
Facebook will pay $550 million to settle class action lawsuit over privacy violations
Facebook will pay over half a billion dollars to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged systematic violation of an Illinois consumer privacy law. The settlement amount is large indeed, but a small fraction of the $35 billion maximum the company could have faced. Class members ' basically Illinois Facebook users from mid-2011 to mid-2015 [] Click here to read full news..
Eriksen wasn't meant to make Inter debut so soon - Conte
The Denmark midfielder had only just arrived from Spurs but was quickly thrown into the action by his new club
Electric Vehicles Invading Super Bowl Ads This Year
If you want more proof that electric vehicles are headed for the big time, just watch the Super Bowl this weekend.
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