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The origins of Paul Harris Fellow recognition The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships … Continue reading “Rotary History – The origins of Paul Harris Fellow recognition . www.rotaryvieast.org”
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In an exclusive interview, the former president identifies the greatest threats to the American experiment, explains why he’s still hopeful, and opens up about his new book. A painting of Barack Obama Jordan Casteel. Photo of painting: David Schulze Story by Jeffrey Goldberg Painting: JORDAN CASTEEL, BARACK, 2020. OIL ON CANVAS, 30 x 45”. COURTESY … Continue reading “Interview with Barrack Obama – Why Obama Fears for Our Democracy”
That Time Albert Einstein Invented a New Refrigerator The name Albert Einstein has become a byword for genius – and rightly so. The German physicist’s theories of Special and General Relativity fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the uni-verse to a degree not seen since Isaac Newton, while his groundbreaking 1905 papers on Brownian Motion and … Continue reading “Did You Know Albert Einstein Invented A Refrigerator But It Was an Atomic Bomb “Failure” :)”
These Japanese Cars Are Faster Than Any Muscle Car Japanese carmakers might be better known for their econo-cars, but they have some machines that will smoke anything found on the roads today! Here in America, we love our muscle cars. In the late 60s’ manufacturers really started to overpower their cars with the intention of … Continue reading “These Japanese Cars Are Faster Than Ferraris !”
Dear Rotarians/ International PolioPlus Committee members/ Directors and Trustees,Nigerians Everywhere It is with great pride that we inform you that one of our own has been named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” Just a few moments ago, Dr. Tunji Funsho, Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Chair was named to the … Continue reading “TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in the World – Nigerian Rotarian Dr Tunji Funsho”
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, said strategies are already in place to ensure the country stays polio-free. Nigeria, along with the rest of Africa, was declared polio-free by the World Health Organisation on Tuesday, marking the eradication of a second virus from the continent, since smallpox 40 years ago. “The … Continue reading “What Nigeria Is Doing To Stay Polio-Free – Health Minister”
A file photo of the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, at a press conference in Abuja. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. The Federal Government has lauded the historic certification of Nigeria and Africa as a polio-free country and continent, respectively. In a statement on Tuesday, the government welcomed the development as “a glorious day … Continue reading “‘A Glorious Day For Nigeria’, FG Lauds Polio Eradication Certification”
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to certify on Tuesday that the African continent is free from wild polio, four years after the last cases appeared in northeastern Nigeria. “Thanks to the relentless efforts by governments, donors, frontline health workers and communities, up to 1.8 million children have been saved from the crippling … Continue reading “Africa To Be Declared Polio-Free”
Rotary will join forces with the government and other health organisations to end Hepatitis in Nigeria like it did poliomyelitis, the District 9125 Governor for Rotary International, Rotn. Jumoke Bamigboye, has said. Speaking at the launch of World Hepatitis Day by the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro in Jabi District of Abuja yesterday, she described … Continue reading “We’ll end Hepatitis in Nigeria like Polio – Rotary International … reposted by rotaryvieast.org”