February 2020

We Trained SARS Operatives, Supplied Equipment – UK

IGP Adamu Scraps SARS Satellite Offices

February 26, 2020 7:34 am

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abubakar Adamu, on Tuesday, ordered the closure of all Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) satellite offices.

The directive followed Monday’s protests in Sagamu against SARS.

The people had marched against the killing of Remo Stars Football Club player, Tiamiyu Kazeem aka Kaka, in Ogun State.

Adamu announced the scrap when he accompanied Governor Dapo Abiodun, on a condolence visit to the home of the deceased Vice-Captain of Remo Stars.

The IGP was represented by Deputy Inspector General of Police, in-charge of Research and Planning, Peter Ogunyanwo.

He ordered that all activities at the satellite offices …

Olisa Metuh

How President Goodluck Jonathan Failed Olisa Metuh

February 26, 2020 7:33 am

When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charged Olisa Metuh the former Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party for laundering funds meant for the war against Boko Haram, Metuh had explained that he could not have known the source of the funds Col Sambo Dasuki (the National Security Adviser) gave him.

He went further to explain that the said 400million Naira his company received was for a stated national assignment approved by the then-sitting president Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

To defend himself therefore he requested the Justice Okon Abang led court to subpoena the former President and Col Sambo Dasuki …

Forex Expert Says COVID-19 Boomed Trading

U.S. Stocks Take Hard Nosedive

February 26, 2020 5:22 am
The United State stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday, continuing a broad market sell-off amid rising risk-averse sentiment.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 879.44 points, or 3.15 percent, to 27,081.36. The S&P 500 was down 97.68 points, or 3.03 percent, to 3,128.21. The Nasdaq Composite Index decreased 255.67 points, or 2.77 percent, to 8,965.61.

All of the 30 Dow component companies closed in red territory, with American Express and United Technologies shedding 5.69 percent and 5.30 percent, respectively, the top two laggards.

Read Also: Global Stocks End Week Mixed As Virus Fear Lingers

All of the 11 primary S&P …

Sanders Most Favoured By African-Americans, Floors Trump

February 26, 2020 5:22 am
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has widened his lead for the Democratic presidential nomination and overtaken Joe Biden in support among African Americans – a voting bloc that until now has largely favoured the former vice president, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national poll released on Tuesday.

Among all registered voters, including Republicans, 47% said they would vote for Sanders in a hypothetical general election matchup, while 40% said they would vote for President Donald Trump. Biden also has a 7-point advantage in support if he were the nominee, and Bloomberg would have a 4-point advantage.

The result of the poll could …

SERAP Disapproves Move To Give Immunity To Legislators

February 26, 2020 5:21 am
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and state legislatures immunity from prosecution for corruption.”

Read Also: Rearrest Of Sowore: SERAP Condemns DSS ‘s Approach

Responding to the development, SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare said: “Providing immunity for presiding officers against crimes of corruption is tantamount to ripping up the constitution. It’s a blatant assault on the rule of law and breach of public trust.”

SERAP said: “The leadership of the House of Representatives must immediately withdraw this obnoxious bill. We will vigorously challenge this impunity.”

The …

NETFLIX

Netflix Launches Nigerian Twitter Account

February 26, 2020 5:21 am

 

Movie streaming giant, Netflix has officially announced its presence in Nigeria with a Nigerian twitter account, launched on Tuesday.

The platform took fans by surprise when the tweet, “Naija how far” surfaced from @Netflixnaija.

Netflix is an American streaming platform whose primary business is its subscription-based streaming service which offers online streaming of a library of films and television programs, including those produced in-house.

Read Also: Netflix Stands Tall Against Competition With 8.8 Million

As of April 2019, Netflix had over 148 million paid subscriptions worldwide, including 60 million in the U. S., and over 154 million subscriptions total …

Hosni Mubarak

Egypt Gives Ex-Leader Hosni Mubarak Military Funeral

February 26, 2020 5:21 am
Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak, who died at the age of 91, will be accorded a military funeral in Cairo today.

Mubarak ruled Egypt for 30 years until he was forced out of office by protests in 2011. He spent many of the subsequent years in jail and military hospitals before being freed in 2017.

He died on Tuesday in intensive care weeks after undergoing surgery.

Read Also: Former President Of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak Is Dead

Egypt’s presidency and armed forces mourned the former air force officer as a hero for his role in the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. The presidency …

Interswitch Opens New Partnership With American Express

February 26, 2020 5:20 am
Interswitch Limited, a leading technology-driven company focused on the digitisation of payments in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, and American Express (AmEx), are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand the usage and acceptance of American Express Cards across Nigeria.

The partnership with Interswitch will enable American Express Cardmembers to transact using a wide range of merchants, who process payments through the Interswitch platform, for a range of travel, retail, hospitality and dining expenses, as well as ATM withdrawals. The partnership will also allow Interswitch to integrate its network of merchants in Nigeria into the global American Express …

Mikaela Spielberg

Steven Spielberg Embarrassed By Daughter’s Porn Career

February 25, 2020 6:03 pm

Last week, Mikaela Spielberg, the daughter of renowned American filmmaker Steven Spielberg expressed her intention to pursue a career in the porn industry.

The 23-year-old made this known in a chat with The Sun US, revealing that she has already started self-producing solo porn videos and would love to land a job as a dancer in a strip club once she obtains her sex worker license.

Describing herself as “a sexual creature,” Mikaela explained how she wanted to get naked and perform solo sex acts on screen as a way “to honor my body in a way that’s lucrative.”

Mikaela …

Vidal Spearheads Barca Attack Alongside Messi, Griezmann

February 25, 2020 6:02 pm

Arturo Vidal will spearhead the Barcelona attack alongside Lionel Messi and Antoine Greizmann in Tuesday’s Champions League last 16, first leg at Napoli.

The clash at the Stadio San Paolo will be the first between the two teams and also a Champions League debut for Barcelona coach Quique Setien and Napoli’s Gennaro Gattuso, who took over after the group stages.

France’s Samuel Umtiti was preferred over compatriot Clement Lenglet in the Barcelona defence, while in midfield Ivan Rakitic is joined by Sergio Busquets and Frenkie De Jong.

Gattuso has opted for captain Dries Mertens up front with Lorenzo Insigne and …

Guardiola

Zidane’s Achievements Will Never Be Repeated – Guardiola

February 25, 2020 6:02 pm

Pep Guardiola said Zinedine Zidane’s feat of winning three consecutive Champions Leagues will never be repeated as his Manchester City side prepare to face the Frenchman’s Real Madrid in the last 16 on Wednesday.

City take on Madrid in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Guardiola and Zidane go up against each other for the first time as coaches.

Guardiola has not won the Champions League since his Barcelona side triumphed in 2011 while Zidane has enjoyed incredible success in recent years, as Real were crowned champions in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

“What he’s done in Europe …

Opera Star Domingo ‘Truly Sorry’ Over Sexual Harassment

February 25, 2020 6:01 pm

Opera star Placido Domingo, facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, apologised for “the hurt” caused to his accusers on Tuesday, saying he accepted “full responsibility” for his actions.

The 79-year-old — who has been a director and conductor at some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses — has been accused by at least 20 women of forcibly kissing, grabbing or fondling them in incidents dating back to at least the 1980s.

“I respect that these women finally felt comfortable enough to speak out, and I want them to know that I am truly sorry for the hurt that I …

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