September 2019

More Americans will die if Trump cancels peace talks

More Americans will die if Trump cancels peace talks

September 9, 2019 2:59 am

The Taliban on Sunday warned that more American lives would be lost if President Donald Trump canceled peace talks with them, but said they remained open to continuing with the talks.

The group was replying to a series of Trump tweets on Saturday that said a secret meeting with “major leaders” of the Taliban at Camp David had been canceled because of an attack by the insurgents that killed an American soldier.

“Unfortunately, in order to build false leverage, they admitted to an attack in Kabul that killed one of our great, great soldiers and 11 other people,” Trump said. …

Nigeria loses ₦2 billion daily to petrol smuggling

Nigeria loses ₦2 billion daily to petrol smuggling

September 9, 2019 2:38 am

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has confirmed that the nation’s economy loses ₦2 billion daily to fuel smuggling.

This comes as the Federal Government said its border closure decision had led to a reduction in the demand for the product, even as prices for rice and frozen foods keep rising due to restricted supplies.

Indeed, the national oil company submitted that it had witnessed a significant drop in Premium Motor Spirit (popularly called petrol) evacuation from the depots since August 22.

There had been concerns about the nation’s daily fuel demand, especially when the amount used to offset subsidy …

I have nothing against Islam, says Wike

I have nothing against Islam, says Wike

September 9, 2019 2:10 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesome Ezenwa Wike has advised those who are chastising him for demolishing a non-existent “mosque” to verify any story before jumping to conclusions or issuing reprimands.

The governor made the remark while showing the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode John Fayemi the sewage site, which Muslims all over the country have been saying was a demolished mosque site.

Wike said “I have nothing against Islam or any faith for that matter and as you can see there was never a mosque on this ground instead it is …

Vacate presidential seat, PDP tells fake Buhari

Vacate presidential seat, PDP tells fake Buhari

September 9, 2019 1:49 am

Ahead of the judgement of the Presidential Election Tribunal this week, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  yesterday asked President Mohammadu Buhari to throw in the towel as the Minister of Information and Culture,  Lai Mohammed, has asked Nigerians to forgive the President as he has no educational qualifications to warrant him stand election in the first place.

The party said it has reviewed the video of the media interview by the Minister for Information and Culture and surmised that the President should save the judiciary and the nation further troubles by immediately throwing in the towel and vacating the presidential …

Tribunal set to deliver judgment on Okorocha, Izunaso case

Tribunal set to deliver judgment on Okorocha, Izunaso case

September 8, 2019 10:45 am

As the Election Petition Tribunal for the National Assembly concludes arrangement to deliver judgment on some cases relating to Imo state in Abuja, tomorrow, there is serious disquiet in the camps of the parties involved.

After hearing from the petitioners and respondents involved in the various cases, the tribunal has communicated to the concerned counsels of its desire to deliver the judgment in Abuja.

According to details obtained by Sunday Sun, yesterday, in Owerri, the matters where the election of Senator Rochas Okorocha of Imo West Senatorial District is being challenged by Osita Izunaso of the All Progressives Grand Alliance

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Mugabe’s body may return home next week

Mugabe’s body may return home next week

September 8, 2019 10:30 am

Robert Mugabe’s nephew said Sunday that a delegation was expected to leave Zimbabwe on Monday to collect the hero-turned-despot’s body from Singapore where he died two days ago.

Mugabe, a guerilla leader who swept to power after Zimbabwe’s independence from Britain and ruled for 37 years, died on Friday, aged 95.

His health took a hit after he was ousted by the military in November 2017, ending his increasingly tyrannical rule. He had been travelling to Singapore for treatment since April.

“I can’t give an authoritative day, all I know is people are leaving tomorrow Monday to go and pick …

Gov. Ihedioha promises to pay pension in Imo

Why Governor Ihedioha must not fail

September 7, 2019 11:20 pm

By MarkAnthony Nze

Political power is as sweet as it is intoxicating in Africa generally, and Nigeria particularly. It gives politicians who have achieved it, a certain air of arrogance or confidence depending on the individual that wields such power.

For Sir Emeka Ihedioha, the incumbent governor of Imo state, it should be that of confidence, and not arrogance considering the way, the notoriety of his predecessor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, ruined his political image in Imo state.

Ihedioha is not a new comer or novice to the intricate politics of Nigeria, and the bluntness of Imo people that he …

Africa unite

Africa unite

September 7, 2019 12:06 am

By Odumodu Gbulagu

Apart from reading up about Pan-Africanism and Pan-Africanists like Zik of Africa, Nkrumah and the rest, I learnt a lot about being an African from reggae Musicians who were not mostly from the African continent, but chose to identify themselves as Africans because they are black.

One song titled “African” by Peter Tosh was one of those songs that first opened my mind about Africa and being an African
Tosh said “I don’t care where you come from, as long as you are a black man, you are an African”.

That song was the one that made …

Video: Latest interview of Nnamdi Kanu on Ben TV - London

Video: Latest interview of Nnamdi Kanu on Ben TV – London

September 6, 2019 1:27 pm

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the servant-leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday granted a full interview on Ben TV – London, where he further explained the reasons behind the Biafra’s agitation, and the Sudanese impostor, Jubril Al-Sudani, who is being paraded as President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria.

Kanu also spoke about the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

Read Also: Biafra’s agitation, and certainty of actualisation by IPOB

Kanu's interview on Ben TV

Watch the full interview here …

Atiku urges tribunal to deliver judgment early on petition

Atiku urges tribunal to deliver judgment early on petition

September 6, 2019 10:53 am

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has written to President of the Court of Appeal on the need not to allow his petition at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to be caught by constitutional timeline.

Read Also: Atiku’s silence on the Jubril deception and the consequence

THISDAY gathered Thursday that response to the letter, which was received at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, was still being awaited.

The tribunal had on August 21 reserved judgment in the petition filed by Atiku against the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as winner of …

Gbajabiamila rejects South Africa claims about Nigerians

Gbajabiamila rejects South Africa claims about Nigerians

September 6, 2019 10:09 am

Nigerian House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has rejected the claims by South African Foreign Affairs minister Naledi Pandor that many Nigerians in South Africa indulge in criminal acts.

Many Nigerians work in South Africa, but they are sometimes stereotyped as criminals. Pandor also reiterated that belief in an interview with eNCA on Thursday.

“The belief that our people have in reality that there are many persons from Nigeria who are dealing drugs in our country, who are harming our young people,” Pandor said adding that “I believe that Nigeria nationals are involved in human trafficking and other abuse of …

Robert Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe dies at 95

Robert Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe dies at 95

September 6, 2019 2:26 am

Robert Mugabe, founding President of Zimbabwe who ruled for nearly 4 decades has died at the age of 95, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced.

Mugabe who ruled Zimbabwe from its independence in 1980 until he was ousted in 2017 died in Singapore Mnangagwa said.

He wrote on Twitter: “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe.

“Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and

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