February 2020

Trump

Trump Says Weinstein Conviction Sends Very Strong Message

February 25, 2020 6:01 pm

Harvey Weinstein’s conviction for rape and sexual assault was a “great victory” for women and sends a “very strong message”, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday.

The Hollywood movie producer was found guilty on Monday by a New York court in a verdict hailed as a historic landmark by the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct.

“From the standpoint of women, I think it was a great thing,” Trump said at a news conference in India.

“It was a great victory. And sends a very strong message, very, very strong message.”

Weinstein, 67, was acquitted of first-degree rape and predatory sexual …

Libya Peace Talks Break Down As Rivals Pull Out

February 25, 2020 6:01 pm

Khalifa Haftar’s forces have been moving towards the capital Tripoli as the internationally recognized government struggles to repel them. Efforts by the UN to reconcile the rivals have lasted almost a year.

Peace talks between the government of Libya and rival military commander Khalifa Haftar collapsed on Monday after 10 months of conflict, the parties announced.

The rival eastern-Libya parliament, backed by warlord Haftar, said it would not take part in the United-Nations-backed talks as not all of its 13 representatives had been approved.

This announcement came just a few hours after the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)

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MURIC

MURIC Reacts As Gov. Fayemi Extends Maternity Leave

February 25, 2020 3:12 pm

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has hailed the government of Ekiti State for extending maternity leave for women in the service of the state government to six months.

Governor Kayode Fayemi recently announced the extension of maternity leave in the state from three to six months.

MURIC lauded the state government in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Tuesday by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

“On 11th February, 2020, Governor Kayode Fayemi announced the extension of maternity leave in Ekiti State from three to six months.

“It is worth celebrating. The governor himself and the state assembly deserve

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Iran Deputy Health Minister Tested Positive For Covid-19

February 25, 2020 3:12 pm

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, Iraj Harirchi, has tested positive to coronavirus disease.

Over 2,6000 people have died worldwide from Coronavirus worldwide which started in China and has since spread to almost 30 countries.

The disease has continued to spread and raise concerns in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Read Also: Iran Accuses Foreign Media Of Using Virus To Scare Voters

Harirchi has been briefing journalists on the country’s battle and may have contracted the disease while dealing with some patients suspected of having the coronavirus.

Alireza Vahabzadeh, a media adviser to the Minister confirmed this in a post on

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President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari Hails Gov. Akeredolu For Paying New Minimum Wage

February 25, 2020 3:12 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday commended the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu for early implementation of the new minimum wage.

Buhari said Akeredolu has been able to achieve such a feat despite the scarcity of resources.

He spoke during the inauguration of the Ore Interchange Flyover on the Shagamu–Ore–Benin Expressway in Ondo State and was contained in a statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by his Media Aide, Femi Adesina.

Read Also: Akeredolu: Agreements S’West Govs Reached With Osinbajo

Commending the impactful performance of the current Ondo State administration, Buhari affirmed that the Akeredeolu administration had cleared six months

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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Minimum Wage: Workers Thank Ugwuanyi For Quick Payment

February 25, 2020 3:11 pm

There was jubilation in Enugu State, Tuesday, as civil servants marched through the streets of Enugu to the Government House, to thank Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for being the first governor of the state, since the inception of democracy in 1999, to pay them the minimum wage without rancour.

The jubilant workers, who were led by the leadership of the Organized Labour in the state, comprising the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Virginus Nwobodo, his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Comrade Benneth Asogwa and Chairman of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, Comrade Igbokwe Chukwuma Igbokwe, among

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Heat

Expert Explains Reason For Heat In Nigeria

February 25, 2020 3:11 pm

Meteorologists have blamed the recent excessive heat in the environment on climate change.

Professor Akuro Gobo in an interview with DAILY POST, said the ozone layer, which is a protective measure has been depleted by human activities such as gas flaring, Bush burning and the black soot.

Professor Gobo, who is also the Director; Institute of Geo-Sciences and Space Technology in Rivers State University, said the lack of urbanization planning is also part of the causes of the heat, as houses are now built without proper spacing for natural air.

Read Also: Filling Stations Stop Operations In Port Harcourt

The

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Shehu Sani Reacts As Witnesses Deny EFCC In Court

February 25, 2020 3:11 pm

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna State lawmaker has reacted to the statements by prosecution witnesses denying they transferred $25,000 to him.

DAILY POST reported that a mild drama played out at the Federal High Court in Abuja as the prosecution witnesses denied ever transferring money to Senator Shehu Sani, who was being prosecuted for $25,000 bribery allegation.

The petitioner, Alhaji Sani Dauda, proprietor of ASD Motors had claimed that he gave Shehu Sani the sum of $25,000,

Read Also: $10m Fraud: EFCC Witnesses Fail To Indict Shehu Sani

However, the witnesses, staff of the Guarantee Trust Bank denied knowing Sani 

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Uzodinma

Uzodinma Sets Up Taskforce On Road Project Monitoring

February 25, 2020 3:10 pm

The Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma has constituted a six-man taskforce committee to monitor, evaluate and revoke some road projects whose contractors are either inactive or have abandoned their work.

The committee, according to our reporter is chaired by the Deputy Governor, Professor Placid Njoku.

It would be recalled that the Governor had yesterday during an unscheduled inspection visit on Assumpta roundabout/Port Harcourt road axis, directed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works to immediately terminate the contract and re-award it to a more serious contractors who will be able to finish the work before the rain sets in.

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Gbajabiamila’s Security Kills A Newspaper Vendor In Abuja

‘We Will Not Stand For This’ – Femi Blasts Police

February 25, 2020 9:54 am

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the House will not standby while police brutalise and kill innocent Nigerians.

The Speaker said this at the public hearing conducted by the House Committee on Police Affairs on enhancing the police force for better service delivery.

The new assertion is coming in the wake of crisis engulfing Sagamu, Ogun where operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad allegedly killed Kazeem Tiamuyu (Kaka).

Read Also: Steer Clear Of Our Caucus – PDP Warns Gbajabiamila

The anger over the alleged killing has turned to protests which has claimed more casualties.

The Speaker

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Senate

Reps To Confer Immunity On Senate President, Speaker

February 25, 2020 9:54 am

The bill to confer immunity on the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives has scaled second reading despite opposition.

The bill also seeks to confer immunity on presiding officers of the State House of Assembly to shield them from prosecution when they are occupying their offices

The bill sponsored by Segun Odebunmi was considered on Tuesday and passed through second reading despite opposition from members.

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

The Presiding officer, Femi Gbajabimila initially expressed reservation on presiding over the debate to prevent conflict of interest.

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Senate Task NEDC To Rebuild Religious Buildings

February 25, 2020 9:53 am
Following the wanton destruction of religious and public institutions by the Boko Haram insurgents across the Northeast, Senate on Tuesday adopted a motion asking the North East Development Commission (NEDC), to embark on reconstruction and rehabilitation.

The decision followed a point of order by Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed Binani representing Adamawa Central Senatorial district, explaining that attacks being orchestrated by insurgents still continue unabated.

She pointed out that the Boko Haram attack on Garkida in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Sunday has left much to be desired, while calling on government’s intervention to mitigate the pains

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