February 24, 2020

Olusegun Obasanjo

Obasanjo To Speak On Boko Haram On 83rd Birthday

Barring any last-minute change, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo would once again speak on the deadly Boko Haram sect terrorising the nation.

This was disclosed by the Director, Centre for Human Security and Dialogue, Prof. Peter Okebukola, at a world press conference he addressed on Monday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The world press conference, Africa Daily News learnt, was to herald the 83rd birthday of the elder statesman, which comes up March 5th.

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Obasanjo’s need to comment on the Boko Haram insurgents became necessary, following …

Maishayi Now Mix Hard Drugs In Tea – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking a cup of tea popularly known as `Maishayi’ from vendors.

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NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said it received information that Maishayi’s now mix intoxicating drugs in the tea prepared for customers.

She mentioned intoxicating drugs such as tramadol, Vieteling, Marijuana and others, adding that people could lose their lives after taking tea mixed with such drugs.

“In the US,

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Shockingly Resigns

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the world’s oldest, has submitted a letter of resignation to the country’s king, his office said on Monday, leaving the government in limbo amid talk of forming a new governing coalition.

The fate of Malaysia’s ruling coalition had been in doubt after weekend talks between some of its members and opposition groups on forming a new government that would exclude Mahathir’s anointed successor Anwar Ibrahim.

The pair had joined forces to win the 2018 election and oust the long-running United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), in an alliance based on a promise that Mahathir would cede …

Pakistan

COVID-19: Pakistan Embark On Preventive Lock-Down

Pakistan has suspended flights to Beijing and temporarily closed its border with Iran in a bid to prevent the new Coronavirus (Covid-19) from spreading.

Abdullah Hafeez, a spokesperson for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), said flight operations to Beijing had been suspended until March 15.

In addition, the government has decided to temporarily ban all travel to and from Iran, with neighbouring Pakistan to the West, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

China, the epicentre of the pandemic, where the vast majority of the almost 79,000 cases of infection and around 2,500 deaths had been recorded, also shares a border with Pakistan.…

Oshiomhole

Oshiomhole’s Enemies Using Children, Touts Against Him

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Emokpaire, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari, to ignore calls for the sack of the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.

He also condemned the use of “children and street urchins” for protests against the ex-Edo governor.

Emokpaire, a former APC national chairmanship aspirant told reporters on Saturday in Abuja, that Oshiomole was a victim of party stalwarts bent on subverting the party.

He alleged that persons who insisted on the removal of the former national chairman, Chief John Oyegun, were trying to

Alhaji Adebisi Olopoenia

Cabal In Makinde Govt Wants Me Out Of PDP – Adebisi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoenia, has declared that some sycophants who have formed cabal around the Governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde want him out of the party.

Olopoenia made this declaration while speaking with journalists on the heel of the rumour going round that he has perfected plan to leave the PDP.

The PDP chieftain had few days ago, raised an alarm of threat to his life, saying a factional leader of the NURTW in the state was planning to assassinate him.

But, the PDP chieftain, who spoke in

Southern Nigeria Wants Restructuring Not Presidency – FFK

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Monday said the Southern part of the country was more interested in restructuring than 2023 presidency.

Fani-Kayode made the remark in response to the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s comment that the Southern part of the country should be allowed to produce Nigeria’s next president.

El-Rufai had suggested that the Southern part of the country should be allowed to produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor in 2023.

The governor, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, had said that

Petroleum Industry Bill Is Another Recipe For Anarchy – Gov Diri

‘I Am A Miracle Gov’ – Diri Reveals Secret Behind Victory

The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has described himself as a miracle governor.

Diri, who was recently Sworn-in as governor of the state, revealed that his ‘stolen” mandate was restored through divine intervention.

Recall that the Supreme Court had recently sacked David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, while declaring Diri winner of the last governorship election in Bayelsa State.

However, addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, the governor disclosed that the result initially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was “concocted” in a hotel room in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

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El-Rufai Says Presidency Should Go To South After Buhari

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has insisted that the North has no justification to remain in power after the expiration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second tenure.

El-Rufai maintained that the Presidency should rightly return to the Southern part of Nigeria.

He said though the constitution of the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not make provision for rotation but in the interest of justice, equity and fair play, Presidency should go to other regions of the country.

Vanguard quoted him as saying:

“The general political consensus in

Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege

How Buhari, Made Me Deputy Senate President – Omo-Agege

The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his cabinet made him the “Deputy Senate President” of the 9th Assembly in Nigeria.

The federal lawmaker, who represents the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, made the assertion at a special Thanksgiving service at the Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

Sen. Omo-Agege, “In the history of our politics since the advent of 1999 political enterprise, President Muhammadu Buhari is not known for cheating out for people in things like this and in such

Paris

Neymar Red-Carded In Paris Saint-Germain Match

Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from their UEFA Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund, to beat Bordeaux 4-3 on Sunday. However, the victory was marred by Neymar’s late sending off.

Edinson Cavani scored his 200th goal and Marquinhos netted twice as the Ligue 1 leaders defeated Bordeaux.

After losing 2-1 in Germany in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in midweek, PSG’s defensive weaknesses were again exposed as South Korean international Hwang Ui-jo gave Bordeaux the lead at the Parc des Princes.

Paris Saint-Germain turned it around thanks to goals by Cavani and Kylian Mbappe either side of …

Buhari Orders Troops: Go After Boko Haram, ISWAP

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered Nigerian troops to pursue the terrorists of Boko Haram and ISWAP and make them pay a huge price, for attacking soft targets in the country.

Buhari gave the order in an appreciatory note sent to the troops who repelled the attack by the terrorists against civilians in Garkida, in Adamawa state. ISWAP claimed responsibility.

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“These attacks on soft targets by the terrorists are obvious signs of frustration because my administration has significantly weakened Boko Haram’s military capability to invade and hold Nigerian territory unchallenged.

“Our gallant