March 1, 2020

Manchester United Rescued By VAR At Goodison Park

March 1, 2020 2:05 pm

Everton and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Goodison Park in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday in an enthralling game which ended in VAR drama.

A dreadful error from Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted Everton a third-minute opener.

The Spaniard dawdled on the ball after a backpass from Harry Maguire and his attempted clearance was charged down by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and flew off the Everton striker into the net.

Calvert-Lewin should have doubled the lead shortly afterwards when he broke free of the Manchester United defence, but he shot just wide of De Gea’s right-hand post.

Manchester …

Herdsmen: Ogun Residents Now Sleep In Benin Republic– Red Cross

Boko Haram: Red Cross Opens Up On Role In Negotiations

March 1, 2020 2:05 pm
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), says its role in Nigeria does not involve taking part in the negotiation process between the federal government, the military and Boko Haram/ISWAP.

The body also declared that it has never and will not take the side of any party, insisting that ICRC remained focused on its effort of providing succour to insurgency victims and other civilians.

Communications Coordinator, ICRC Nigeria, Mr. Vincent Pouget, said this on Sunday in a chat with PRNigeria, while commenting on the processes that led to the rescue of some kidnapped Chibok and Dapchi girls in Borno

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Akeredolu Approves Massive Recruitment For Amotekun

Ondo People Asked Me To Contest Another Term – Akeredolu

March 1, 2020 2:04 pm
Ahead of the October 10 Gubernatorial elections in Ondo State, the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said he has accepted the calls of the people from various quarters and backgrounds that he should contest for another term in office.

Governor Akeredolu said he was particularly moved by the magnitude of ‘4+4’ signs that numerous people of the state have been displaying.

Akeredolu spoke at a dinner organized as part of the activities marking his 3rd-anniversary celebration, held at the International Culture and Event Center (DOME) on Saturday.

Read Also: Ondo: Mimiko’s Former Deputy, Oluboyo Dumps ZLP For APC

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Ohanaeze

There’s A Plot To Remove South-East Govs – Ohanaeze

March 1, 2020 2:04 pm

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) on Sunday raised the alarm of an alleged plot to “overthrow” South East Governors.

This was contained in a statement signed by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, President General and Okwu Nnabuike, Secretary-General.

The group accused the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of working against the South East Governors in the interest of an opposition Presidential Candidate in the 2019 election.

Read Also: Abba Kyari Vs Monguno: Ohanaeze Passes Verdict

OYC said the plan to remove South East Governors would come through violent protests at the states and Government Houses ahead of Supreme Court judgement on the Imo

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I Have Cure For COVID-19 Disease – Prof. Ezeibe

March 1, 2020 2:04 pm
A Professor of Virology from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Maduike Ezeibe has said that he has discovered a cure for Coronavirus.

Ezeibe expressed confidence that his therapy which could cure HIV/AIDS would make coronavirus a thing of the past.

The Professor in a statement identified the chemical equation of the therapy as (AI4(SiO4)32AI2Mg3(SiO4)3). He disclosed that the equation was “a mechanism for curing Covid -19 and Lassa fever”.

Read Also: Bill Gates Reveals Ways To Combat Coronavirus

Ezeibe appealed to countries affected by the deadly virus to adopt his therapy for clinical trials on patients.

He said;

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National Assembly Can’t Summon President Buhari - Malami

CNPP Declares War On Natl Assembly Members Over Immunity

March 1, 2020 2:03 pm
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has declared “war” against the National Assembly over the bill seeking to extend constitutional immunity to cover presiding officers of legislative institutions.

The bill has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.

It was sponsored by Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun and supported by some lawmakers.

Read Also: Lawan Raises Security Threat Alarm At National Assembly

The bill seeks immunity for the Senate President, the Deputy, Speaker of the House of Reps and the Deputy.

In a statement on Sunday, CNPP Secretary General, Willy Ezugwu warned that in the event that the Bill was

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Chief Wole Olanipekun

Bayelsa Review: I’ll Speak At The Right Time – Olanipekun

March 1, 2020 2:03 pm
A Legal icon, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has said that he would speak about the judgement review sought at the Supreme Court by the All Progressives Congress Governor-elect in Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon, at the appropriate time.

Olanipekun, who was the head of the legal team for Lyon, who sought review of the judgement earlier delivered against the APC, said he did no wrong by his action.

He spoke in Ikere on Sunday, during a thanksgiving service commemorating an ultra-modern 1,600 capacity church auditorium the legal practitioner donated to Saint Peter’s Anglican Church in the town.

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Lai Mohammed Reveals Ways Boko Haram Can Be Stopped

March 1, 2020 2:02 pm
Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture said the activities of Boko Haram insurgents would reduce when Nigerians embrace unity.

He noted that through unity, Boko Haram and “unscrupulous politicians” won’t be able to use religion to divide the country.

Mohammed spoke at the 70th Anniversary of Government College in Keffi, Nasarawa State, on Saturday and was contained in a statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by his Media Aide, Segun Adeyemi.

Read Also: Lai Mohammed: Why Boko Haram Is Targeting Christians

He stated that if Nigerians would allow themselves to be guided by the Keffi Model, the “present

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Police Arrest Man 27 For Killing Neighbor In Ogun-Police

March 1, 2020 12:58 pm

Police arrest a man 27, name Ejike Okafor from Ebonyi State in Ogun State, for allegedly hacking his 50-year-old female neighbor report says.

Report from Ogun state has indicated that Police in Ogun State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Ejike Okata from Ebonyi State, for allegedly hacking his 50-year-old female neighbor, one Adeyiba Oladipupo, to death Sun News has reported. 
According to report, the suspect was arrested following a report by the younger brother to the deceased who reported at Obalende Police Station, Ijebu Ode on February 28, that his elder sister, a resident of Ayegbami Area, was hacked
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Kanu orders IPOB to arrest Jubril, Buhari's impostor

Nigeria Is Exporting Terrorists To US – Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

March 1, 2020 10:34 am

The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu why speaking on Radion Biafra during yesterday’s broadcast reveal that Nigeria’s government is exporting Boko Haram terrorists to the US and the world at large under the guise of offering some members of Boko Haram scholarship to study abroad. It will be recalled that the United States recently announced a ban for an immigrant visa for Nigerians and other countries. And this has not gone well with some Nigerians as many accuse the US President Donald Trump of racism even after stating the reason for the ban which is …

IPOB

Kanu, IPOB Mulls For New Gubernatorial Polls In Imo State

March 1, 2020 9:42 am

As the people of Imo await the outcome of the Supreme Court review of electoral judgements regarding Governor Hope Uzodinma and former Governor Emeka Ihedioha on Monday, Igbo separatists the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned that nothing but a fresh election would be acceptable to the group.

Handing down the warning on a Radio Biafra broadcast, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu pointed out the judges must respect the wishes of the people and reverse the judgement or call for a fresh election.

The separatist leader also extended the warning to the judges that would be handling the review exercise …

Hollywood

Nollywood Vs Hollywood: Huge Gap In Box Office Earnings

March 1, 2020 9:40 am

Film-making in many years has continued to show its power to be a source of consistent revenue. With the box office successes recorded by Nollywood in recent times, it has become inevitable for Nigeria’s film industry to find itself compared with the epitome of entertainment – Hollywood.

The revered home of the American film industry undoubtedly serves as the benchmark when it comes to commercial success and technological advancement along with the prestige and razzmatazz which surrounds its actors and events. Hence, when talk of comparing Nollywood with Hollywood comes up, it should really be about whether Nigeria’s film industry …

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