February 2020

Marlian

Students Get Warning Over ‘Marlian’ Lifestyle

February 27, 2020 6:24 am

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Wednesday warned pupils against living the street lifestyle called ”The Marlian”.

“Marlians” are die hard supporters of music star, Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola.

The Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Olatunji Disu spoke at the “Security Day” Celebration organised by some law enforcement agencies in Lagos on Wednesday.

Read Also: A Nation Filled With Marlians!

He said Marlian lifestyle is not what a responsible student should copy.

“The Marlians also change their natural hairs to dreadlocks, smoke illicit substances and live very rough lifestyles and other abnormal attitudes”, NAN quoted

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Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila

Immunity: Lawan, Gbajabiamila Have Something To Hide

February 27, 2020 6:23 am

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned the bill seeking immunity from prosecution for federal lawmakers.

HURIWA, a prominent civil rights advocacy group claimed that the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila may be afraid of possible “prosecution over something only both of them know for rushing up a bill to grant themselves immunity from prosecution.”

In a statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, and National Media Affairs Director, Miss Zainab Yusuf, the rights group said “the hierarchy of the National Assembly should note that “only the guilty

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Ulama

You Can’t Ban Street Begging – Ulama Blasts Ganduje

February 27, 2020 6:23 am

The Kano Council of Ullama has given a hard knock on Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over his banning of streets begging in the State, describing it as an action in futility which was hurriedly taken.

The Council said the government was not serious about it because right steps had not been taken on the issue.

The Kano Chairman of the Council of Ullama’s Sheik Ibrahim Khalil said,

“Our opinion is on three to five issues, firstly, if we view the history of banning street begging since the time of Sir Ahmadu Bello, when they were making efforts to ban street

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Ekiti

Alleged Incompetence: Ekiti Revokes ₦3.2bn Road Project

February 27, 2020 6:23 am

The Ekiti State Government has revoked the contract for the rehabilitation of Ayede-Ikun -Otun Ekiti road valued at ₦3.2 billion from a construction company handling the project.

The road was awarded to Sharvet Nigeria Limited early January, 2020 and the company has not mobilised to site as contained in the terms of agreement since then.

Speaking with journalists after the state executive council meeting in Ado Ekiti yesterday, the Information Commissioner, Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua, said the government took the action owing to gross incompetence exhibited by the construction firm.

He, however, said that the contractor won’t be prosecuted, having willingly

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Anambra

2nd Niger Bridge: 18 Days Darkness Hits Anambra

February 27, 2020 6:22 am

At least 4200 households, residing in Iyiowa and Odekpe areas of Anambra State have been thrown into darkness for over 18 days.

This is as a result of 2nd Niger Bridge construction activities of Julius Berger PLC, along Atani road, Anambra which affected the underground cable powering the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC’s IYIOWA 11KV feeder.

Following the development which occurred on 7th of February, 2020, the IYIOWA 11KV feeder has been out of supply.

Read Also: 2nd Niger Bridge: Julius Berger Gives Completion Date

This development was made known to newsmen by the Head of Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka

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City’s Laporte Taken Off Injured Against Real Madrid

February 26, 2020 4:41 pm

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte hobbled off injured during their Champions League last-16 first leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Laporte had to be replaced by Fernandinho during the first half, with the score 0-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Read Also: Zidane’s Achievements Will Never Be Repeated – Guardiola

 

The French centre-back only returned a few weeks ago after almost five months out with a cruciate ligament injury.

 

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Announces Sporting Mega-Event

February 26, 2020 4:41 pm

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it will hold its biggest sporting event next month, with 6,000 athletes expected to participate, the latest extravaganza in a push to soften its ultra-conservative image.

The “Saudi Games” will be held in Riyadh between March 23 and April 1 and will feature 40 sports — including swimming, athletics, archery, badminton and basketball — that will be open to men and women, officials said.

“I (am) proud to launch the biggest sporting event in the kingdom’s history,” said the Saudi sports minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki.

The top prize reserved for gold medalists is one …

Modi

Modi Calls For Calm As Delhi Riots Toll Rises To 27

February 26, 2020 4:41 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for calm Wednesday after Delhi’s worst sectarian violence in decades left at least 27 people dead and prompted demands for a military curfew.

This week’s battles between Hindus and Muslims have seen mobs armed with swords, guns and acid raze parts of a northeastern district of the Indian capital.

The clashes, which also left more than 200 injured, were triggered by protests against a citizenship law seen by many critics as anti-Muslim and part of Modi’s Hindu nationalist agenda.

They exploded into brutal violence on Monday and Tuesday, with residents forced to flee their …

Goodbye, Tennis: Sharapova Announces Retirement

February 26, 2020 4:40 pm

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most recognisable and highest-paid sportswomen, on Wednesday announced her retirement at the age of 32, and was immediately hailed as “a legend” and “great champion.”

“Tennis — I’m saying goodbye,” Sharapova said in an article for Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines.

“After 28 years and five Grand Slam titles, though, I’m ready to scale another mountain — to compete on a different type of terrain.”

Men’s number one Novak Djokovic dubbed Sharapova a “legend” of the sport, hailing her “great impact”.

“She’s a very smart girl. She has the mind …

Scramble To Contain Coronavirus As Infections Spread

February 26, 2020 4:39 pm

Coronavirus cases spread in Europe and beyond on Wednesday, with Latin America confirming its first patient as the world scrambled to contain the epidemic that has killed thousands worldwide.

New cases have emerged across Europe, many linked to the continent’s coronavirus hotspot in northern Italy, amid warnings from health experts to rein in hysteria as the virus continues its march beyond China’s borders.

 

AFP / ATTA KENAREIn Iran, which has reported 15 deaths out of nearly 100 infections, even the country’s deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi said he had contracted the virus

The novel coronavirus has killed over

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Togo Opposition Calls For Protests Against Elections

February 26, 2020 4:39 pm

Togo’s opposition continues to refuse to recognise the results of the 2020 presidential election as announced by the country’s electoral commission and is calling on people to take to the streets to express their dissatisfaction with the re-election of incumbent President Faure Gnassingbé for a fourth term.

The victory of the people cannot be stolen, according to Philippe Kpodzro, a former archbishop of the capital Lomé and one of the main supporters of opposition leader Agbéyomé Kodjo. The clergyman says the provisional results announced on Sunday night by the electoral commission are a “farce” and “comical”. He calls on the …

Kenya: Court Ousts Sonko Bid to Stop Sh357M Fraud Case

February 26, 2020 4:38 pm

 

The Anti-Corruption Court has dismissed Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s application to stop his prosecution in the Sh357 million corruption case.

Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti ruled on Wednesday that the governor will answer to the charges levelled against him.

Sonko had argued that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) illegally obtained evidence against him from banks.

His lawyer Cecil Miller said he will appeal against the ruling.

OTHER ARGUMENTS

Sonko also challenged the EACC’s legal mandate to investigate him, saying its Director of Investigations Abdi Mohamud has been adversely mentioned in alleged corruption deals.

Read Also: Kenya: No Letup In

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