December 20, 2019

Boeing’s Starliner Returns Early From Failed Mission

December 20, 2019 3:59 pm

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft won’t achieve its mission objective of docking with the International Space Station, NASA said Friday, dealing a blow to the agency’s plans to end US dependence on Russian rockets for astronaut taxi rides.

Officials said the autonomously flown capsule experienced a glitch involving its onboard clock that led it to burn too much propellant, forcing an early return to Earth on Sunday morning.

“We have made a final decision – Starliner will not dock with the @Space_Station and will return to White Sands on Sunday,” tweeted NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

The failure of the mission, a …

Biafra: IPOB Reveal How Its Agitations Will Affect Nigeria

December 20, 2019 9:42 am
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said its agitation for the Sovereign State of Biafra is for the betterment of all living Nigerians.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB wished its members and supporters the best of the festive season.

According to a statement by the group, “IPOB agitation is not just for the liberation and well-being of Biafrans alone but for the betterment of every living soul unfortunate enough to be trapped in the cesspit of corruption, backwardness, hardship, and totalitarianism that Nigeria has become”.

IPOB further cautioned politicians and those it accused

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Breaking: Kanu To Hold Town Hall Meeting In U.S

December 20, 2019 9:42 am

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has via his verified Facebook page announced that he will be conducting a town hall meeting in Nottingham Baltimore USA by 8:00 pm Biafran time on the 21st of December.

“I will have a town hall meeting in Nottingham Baltimore USA.”

Date:
Saturday, 21st December 2019

‪Time:‬
‪2:00 PM Eastern Time Zone‬
‪8: 00 PM Biafraland Time‬

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‪Venue: ‬
‪UCN Foundation Inc Headquarters, ‬
‪8731 Belair Rd, Nottingham, ‬
‪MD 21236 USA‬

‪”Join us live via Radio Biafra Facebook, FM, …

Ethnic Irredentism: Like Buhari Like Nnamdi Kanu

December 20, 2019 9:42 am

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari and the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu stand a world apart, obviously. One is the president of Africa’s largest country, the other a villain facing treason charges for wanting to divide the country. What then is my basis for comparing the two, you might ask. Well, for any deep thinker, the answer is obvious. Both Buhari and Kanu are Nigerians who don’t believe in Nigeria; Nigerians whose loyalties lie with their respective groups, be that ethnic or religion.

Both are, if you will, ethnic champions who are so fanatical about …

Christmas: Police Ban Use Of Fireworks In Kogi

December 20, 2019 9:34 am

The Kogi State Police command has banned the use of fireworks ( Knock-Out) across the state during the festive season.

In a statement signed by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP William Aya on Friday, parents and guardians were admonished to restrain their Children and Wards from using fireworks stressing that, the command’s position against knockouts is a strategy to encourage security in the State.

Aya went further to state that, anyone caught using knock out will be arrested and prosecuted.

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The statement reads in …

FG To Distribute ₦10bn Trader Moni Loan In 2020

December 20, 2019 9:33 am

The Federal Government has mapped out ₦10 billion as Trader Moni loan to petty traders and artisans in the 2020 fiscal year.

The loan is part of the social intervention programmes under President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.

According to THISDAY reports, N10 billion was allocated to BOI as ‘Grants to BOI to support low interest loan to SMEs’. This was contained in the 2020 Appropriation Bill signed into law on Monday by the President.

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The Federal Government, through the Bank of Industry (BOI) provides interest free and collateral free …

I Made Sure Oshiomhole Fell By Roadside – Phillip Shaibu

Edo: Obaseki’s Deputy Sends Warning To Gov’s Opponents

December 20, 2019 9:31 am

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, says the administration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki was not distracted by the political crisis in the state.

He warned opponents not to take his principal for granted because of his desire for peace.

The Deputy Governor stated this in a chat with newsmen at his residence in Benin on Friday.

While noting that the mandate was to transform the state, he stressed that the Obaseki’s administration had not deviated from this mandate.

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Shaibu, who said the administration would not be …

Judge Who Gave Death Term To Former President In Trouble

December 20, 2019 9:30 am
Pakistan’s government plans to begin impeachment of a judge, who handed death sentence to former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf.

Justice Waqar Seth was the head of a three-judge tribunal that announced the verdict on treason charges emanating from Musharraf’s suspension of the constitution in 2007 after several years of trial.

It was the first time that a military dictator in Pakistan faced a radical decision by a court in a country that had been ruled by powerful Generals for almost half of its existence.

Dpa reports that Law Minister, Farogh Naseem, said that the government would file an appeal in

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Court Rules On Adoke’s Detention

December 20, 2019 9:29 am

A Federal Capital Territory, High Court, FCT, sitting in Maitama, on Friday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to detain Mohammed Adoke, former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice for 14 days.

Justice Othman Musa held that Adoke should be held in custody pending investigation.

The judge gave the order while granting an ex-parte motion moved by EFCC’s lawyer, Fatima Mustapha to that effect.

“Application to remand the suspect in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigation is granted,” the judge said.

THISDAY  had reported that operatives of the commission had picked up …

Kano: Buhari Approves Appointment Of New CMD

December 20, 2019 9:28 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Abba Sheshe as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) Kano, Kano State.

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced the appointment in a statement signed by Mrs Enefaa Bob-Manuel, Head, Media and Public Relations of the ministry in Abuja.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister presented the appointment letter to Sheshe in his office on Friday.

Ehanire while congratulating Sheshe reminded him of the enormous responsibilities of his office …

Reps Approve ₦9.4bn To Complete Customs Head Office Complex

December 20, 2019 9:26 am

The House of Representatives on Friday approved the budget of the Nigerian Customs Services (NCS) with the approval of N9.4billion to the commission to complete the Customs Head Office Complex.

The House Committee on Supply approved a total budget of N283.1billion of the Customs for the year 2020.

The approval is coming in the wake of the controversial N37billion approved for the renovation of the National Assembly in the 2020 budget.

According to the budget of the service, the N9.4billion will be from the target surplus of revenue made by customs.

The report reads, “That the Share of Target Surplus

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US: Trump To Sign $1.4trn Spending Package For Senate

December 20, 2019 4:54 am

The U.S. Senate has passed a 1.4-trillion-dollar spending package that is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.

The spending bills – approved in two votes of 73-21 and 81-11 – come ahead of a Friday deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown.

Last year, Republican lawmakers and Trump used the budget deadline as political leverage in a bid to get funding for Trump’s border wall with Mexico.

The stalemate over wall funding led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days.

This year lawmakers across the partisan divide said they wanted …

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