November 2019

Amazon Hit From All Sides Amid Crisis

Amazon Screams Foul On $10bn Contract To Microsoft

November 15, 2019 8:03 am

Amazon on Thursday challenged the awarding of a $10 billion Pentagon cloud computing contract to Microsoft, alleging “unmistakable bias” in the process.

The 10-year contract for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure program, better known as JEDI, ultimately will see all military branches sharing information in a system boosted by artificial intelligence.

“It’s critical for our country that the government and its elected leaders administer procurements objectively and in a manner that is free from political influence,” a spokesperson for Amazon Web Services said.

“Numerous aspects of the JEDI evaluation process contained clear deficiencies, errors, and unmistakable bias.”

Amazon said it …

Tribute: Akinyele, A Different Kind Of Sports Administrator

November 15, 2019 8:02 am

Chief Alexander Opeyemi Akinyele, an Elephant has fallen. For us in sports, the Lobosin was a different sort of administrator never seen before. Brought panache and drama to sports.

Remember his tiff with former Sports Editor of NAN? Vincent Obi? In the heat of Nigeria’s suspension by FIFA in the early 1990s, Lobosin went to town to claim it was reversed. NAN sports desk under Vincent disputed the claim by Akinyele. He was livid and threatened fire and brimstone, claiming as a former minister of Information supervising NAN he can order for the sack of the Editor.

SWAN under Fan …

Court

Just In: Appeal Court Affirms Okowa’s Election

November 15, 2019 8:02 am

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Great Ogboru against the election of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as Governor of Delta State.

A five man panel of the appellate court led by Justice Uzo Ndukwe-Anyanwu, dismissed the appeal on the grounds that it was “completely devoid of merit”.

The court accordingly upheld the decision of the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which affirmed the declaration of Okowa as lawful winner of the March 9 governorship election in Delta State.

Ogboru and his party, APC had approached …

Nembe Killings: PDP Plotting Mayhem For APC – Sylva

November 15, 2019 6:27 am

Minister of State Petroleum and Director-General of Bayelsa APC governorship campaign council, Chief Timipre Sylva has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of causing mayhem in Nembe which is APC stronghold to weaken the resolve of the people to vote out the party on Saturday.

Sylva who addressed a press conference while expressing sadness over the deaths recorded in Nembe called on security agencies to act on the intelligence report over the activities of certain PDP chieftains.

He described the Nembe people as peace loving and wondered why violence had not broken out in the area since campaigns started.

Sylva …

We Won’t Interfere With Bayelsa, Kogi Elections – Buhari

November 15, 2019 6:26 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that there would be no interference in Saturday’s election in Bayelsa and Kogi states.

This is even as Buhari has demanded that law enforcement agencies remain non-partisan in their conduct in the two states.

“Law enforcement officials must ensure that citizens are allowed to vote without harassment and intimidation and any attempt to steal or hijack ballots must be stopped using all legal means,” Buhari said in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The president also called on candidates to be willing to accept the outcome of the …

Atiku’s Lawyers Boycott Court’s Reasons For Judgment

November 15, 2019 6:25 am

The  large number of lawyers including the over ten Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate,  Atiku Abubakar, on Friday boycotted the sitting of the Supreme Court where the reasons for the dismissal of their appeal challenging the outcome of the February 23 presidential election was being  delivered.

On the other hand, many of the SANs who led the legal teams of President Muhammadu Buhari, the winner of the poll, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission were already seated ahead of

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Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Gov. Yahaya Eligibility

November 15, 2019 6:24 am
 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, adjourned continuation of hearing on the suit challenging whether Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, is fit to contest in the Nov. 16 governorship election till Nov. 21.

The presiding judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, who adjourned the case, said the decision was to afford Gov. Bello, who sought to be joined in the matter, a fair hearing.

Justice Ekwo said all preliminary objections in the suit would be taken in the adjourned date and any party absent on the day would be deemed to have adopted them.

NAN reports that Bello had, through his

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Position On Oshiomhole Personal, Says APC Govs’ DG

November 15, 2019 6:23 am

The Director General of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), a club of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has clarified that he did not speak on behalf of the governors when he asked the National Chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole to convene the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party or resign from office, stressing that he only expressed the sentiment of APC members.

However, despite the clarification, the forum of state chairmen of the APC has called on the governors of the party to sack the director general of its forum, accusing him of causing disaffection within …

ICPC

ICPC Uncovers ₦12bn Salary Fraud In MDAs

November 15, 2019 5:15 am

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered ₦12 billion padded into the salaries of some Ministries Agencies and Departments (MDAs).

Chairman of the ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, said at a press conference in Abuja that about ₦9.2 billion was first restrained after the ICPC discovered that monies meant for salaries were over-budgeted while another ₦3 billion was uncovered after salaries were paid to workers.

Read Also: Edo APC: When Godfather Contends With Power Of Incumbency

The ICPC boss, who did not mention the names of the MDAs indicted, said the ICPC had after tracing the …

Rohr Wants Contract Extension Resolved

November 15, 2019 5:11 am
Super Eagles’ manager, Gernot Rohr, has said his contract is not a distraction for him, as the team started their AFCON 2021 qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Benin.

However, the former Burkina Faso coach revealed that it would be good if it were resolved quickly, so he can draw a long term plan.

The 65-year-old contract expires next year, but he has not been offered a new deal yet by the NFF. Speaking to reporters at a press conference, where Soccernet.ng was present, Rohr revealed he would love if the contract issue is resolved quickly.

“A coach has to …

Lawan Explains Executive, Legislative Collaboration

November 15, 2019 5:10 am

President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, yesterday explained that the Ninth National Assembly resolved to be on the same page with the executive by having a good working relationship to forestall instability.

This is coming just as Senator Biodun Olujimi yesterday took oath of office as senator representing Ekiti South and the eighth female member of the 109-member upper legislative chamber. Lawan hinged the decision of the legislature to collaborate with the executive on the urgent need to enhance productivity in governance. Lawan spoke on Wednesday night at his investiture as a fellow …

Edo

Edo State On Growth Path, Says Sterling Bank Chairman

November 15, 2019 5:09 am

The success of the EdoBest Programme, revamp of primary healthcare centres statewide and creation of enabling environment and economic opportunities for citizens has placed Edo State on the path of growth with visible achievements in basic education, health and industrial sectors with the emergence of Alaghodaro Summit three years ago.

The Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc and Chairman of the Edo Investment Summit – Alaghodaro 2019, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, made this known while delivering his welcome address at the third edition of the summit with the theme: Delivering to Our People, The Next Level – in Benin,” Edo State.…

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