February 2020

Lawan, Abaribe Trade Words Over Conduct Of 2019 Polls

Abaribe And PDP Financing Insecurity In Nigeria – LP

February 3, 2020 6:10 am

The Labour Party in Ogun State has accused the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, of being “a major component of the engine growing and sustaining national insecurity.”

The party was reacting to a recent call by Abaribe that President Muhammadu Buhari should resign his position as result of the rising cases of insecurity in the nation.

In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in Abeokuta on Sunday, the Chairman of the Labour Party in Ogun State, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, said “Abaribe is a widely acknowledged integral pillar of the very many conspiracies that are flying.”

Arabambi said Abaribe

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President Buhari

More Pressure Mounts On President Buhari To Resign

February 3, 2020 6:09 am
The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Kunle Edun Esq and the Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, CHURAC, led by Alaowei.E. Cleric Esq and other stakeholders on Sunday backed Sen. Enyinnanya Abaribe’s call for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office over the spate of insecurity in the Country.

They spoke separately in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in Warri.

NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kunle Edun Esq said, “The security situation in Nigeria presently has reached an alarming level and it seems obvious that the Federal Government is incapable of tackling

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Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma

I’ll Match Sam Mbakwe’s Legacies – Hope Uzodinma

February 3, 2020 6:02 am

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, was at the weekend presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after which he spoke on January 14th 2020, Supreme Court judgement that declared him as the governor on grounds that the gubernatorial election which was held in Imo State was void.

He spoke on why the ousted governor of Imo, Emeka Iheidioha’s move to seek reversal of the judgement will be fruitless.

He also spoke on how he intends to leave a legacy like the late Sam Mbakwe, the first civilian governor of the …

Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army Rewards 37 Officers, Soldiers For Gallantry

February 3, 2020 6:01 am

The Nigerian Army has rewarded 37 officers and soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in recognition of their gallantry in the ongoing counter insurgency campaign in the North-east.

The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, made the disclosure in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja.

Iliyasu disclosed that 37 officers and soldiers were identified by the military authorities in its periodic assessment of the conduct of troops under the OPLD.

He said that the personnel were found to have distinguished themselves on the battle field for outstanding gallantry; professionalism, profound commitment, exemplary conduct and other sterling qualities in …

NAMA

NAMA To Withdraw Service To Airlines Over ₦5bn Debt

February 3, 2020 6:00 am

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has given a 30-day final ultimatum to debtor airlines and private/state-owned airports to settle all outstanding debts owed it or it would withdraw its services to them.

The agency, which provides critical services to airlines and airports, said the debts owed it by these organisations is over N5 billion.

If the agency carries out its threat, flights operated by indebted airlines would not be given start up, which means they would suspend operation and if NAMA withdraws its services from the indebted privately owned airports, they would automatically stop operations.

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Seminarian

Bandits Kill Seminarian After Three Weeks In Captivity

February 3, 2020 5:59 am

One of the four students of the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kaduna, kidnapped  by gunmen about three weeks ago, has been killed by his abductors.

The four students were abducted on January 9, when the bandits invaded the school, located at Kakau, on the dreaded Kaduna-Abuja road, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The bandits, dressed in military uniforms, shot sporadically upon arrival at the school.

In the wake of their abduction, the state police command had called on all private school proprietors within the state to liaise with the nearest police formation for security advice/coverage and to …

Boko Haram

APC Insists Boko Haram Suffering Heavy Casualties

February 3, 2020 5:58 am

Despite the recent calls for the sack of the Military Service Chiefs following the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks and other criminal activities across the country, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that the Islamic sect and bandits are suffering heavy casualties on a daily basis in the hand of the military.

The National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement issued yesterday stated categorically that no inch of Nigeria’s territory is under the control of Boko Haram.

He noted that the recent public commentaries on the activities of Boko Haram and bandits as well as other …

Former Vice Chairman of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and prolific writer, Dr. Arthur Nwankwo Agwuncha

Buhari, Fayemi Mourn Ex-NADECO Chieftain, Arthur Nwankwo

February 3, 2020 5:57 am

President Muhammadu Buhari and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi at the weekend condoled with government and people of Anambra State over the demise of former Vice Chairman of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and prolific writer, Dr. Arthur Nwankwo Agwuncha, saying posterity will always remember his labour and sacrifices.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina,  Buhari commiserated with the family, friends, professional and political associates of the deceased.

According to Adesina, Buhari encouraged them to find solace in the contributions the writer made to national and global development by …

Getafe Move Up To Third As Top Four Rivals Stumble

Getafe Move Up To Third As Top Four Rivals Stumble

February 2, 2020 5:09 pm

Sevilla and Real Sociedad both lost ground in La Liga’s race for Champions League qualification on Sunday as Getafe beat Athletic Bilbao to climb to third.

Real Sociedad lost 2-1 away at struggling Leganes while Sevilla were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Alaves.

In between, Getafe had carved out a 2-0 victory away at Bilbao to put them in pole position behind the two title challengers, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Jose Bordalas’ team are now ahead of Sevilla on goal difference, while Real Sociedad are five points further back.

Getafe missed out on fourth on the final …

Facebook’s Settlement Puts Spotlight On Biometric Privacy

February 2, 2020 5:08 pm

Facebook’s massive settlement in a class action case over violating a state law on how it uses facial recognition is being hailed as a watershed moment for “biometric privacy.”

The leading social network said Wednesday it agreed to the $550 million payout after failing to win dismissal of the case alleging it illegally collected biometric information for “face tagging” in violation of a 2008 Illinois privacy law.

The settlement could have wide-ranging implications for Facebook and other tech firms using facial recognition technology, and highlights the potential for state laws to force changes in privacy practices.

Plaintiff attorney Jay Edelson …

London Police Kill Man After ‘Islamist-Related’ Stabbings

February 2, 2020 5:08 pm

British police on Sunday shot dead a man in London wearing a “hoax device” and suspected of stabbing two people, leaving one of them with life-threatening injuries, in an “Islamist-related” terrorist incident.

The Metropolitan Police said armed officers responded immediately “as part of a proactive counter terrorism operation” when they shot the attacker, who was declared dead at the scene — a busy south London street packed with Sunday shoppers.

An eye-witness described seeing a man “with a machete and silver canisters on his chest” fleeing from police before they opened fire.

Sunday’s events in Streatham, a largely residential neighbourhood …

Ronaldo Scores For Ninth Game In Row

February 2, 2020 5:07 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo stretched his scoring streak to nine consecutive league games with a penalty double as Serie A leaders Juventus bounced back from their defeat to Napoli with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina whose owner said Sunday’s result left him feeling “disgusted”.

Lazio moved second, five points behind the reigning champions after Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo both scored a brace in a 5-1 win over rock bottom SPAL.

Inter Milan, one point behind the Romans in third place, travel to Udinese later on Sunday looking to reclaim second spot.

Ronaldo slotted in his goals in

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