March 9, 2020

Flight MH17 - Trial Opens On Four Accused Of Murdering 298

Flight MH17: Trial Opens On Four Accused Of Murdering 298

March 9, 2020 4:21 pm

The trial has opened in the Netherlands of three Russians and a Ukrainian – still at large – for the murder of 298 people aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine in 2014.

The Boeing 777 went down amid a conflict in eastern Ukraine, after Russian-backed rebels seized the area.

Investigators say they have proof the Buk missile system that shot it down came from a military base in Russia.

A judge called it an “atrocious disaster”, as proceedings began.

The trial is in a court near Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, the departure point for the Kuala Lumpur-bound flight.…

Breaking - Aminu Ado Bayero Announced As New Emir Of Kano

Breaking: Aminu Ado Bayero Announced As New Emir Of Kano

March 9, 2020 12:48 pm

Kano State governor Umaru Ganduje has announced Aminu Ado Bayero as the new emir of Kano, a few hours after Muhammadu Sanusi was deposed.

Aminu’s appointment came after Kano state government announced the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Announcing the new emir of Kano, secretary to the state government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji disclosed that the new appointment was in consonant with section 11 subsection 1 of deposition laws of 1999 as amended which empowers Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to do so.

The SSG noted that the final choice of Aminu …

Sanusi Whisked Off Kano State Amid Tight Security

Sanusi Whisked Off Kano State Amid Tight Security

March 9, 2020 12:48 pm
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sansui II has been whisked off the State amid tight security.

Before being taken away by heavy Security Personnel of DSS, Police and Military, Emir Sanusi was put under house arrest with the Palace sealed off by the armed security operatives.

Already Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is set to announce the appointment of a new emir, following the removal of the Emir earlier today.

Read Also: Nigerians React To Ganduje’s Removal Of Sanusi

An impeccable source in the Government House had hinted that the governor, who is currently presiding over an emergency Executive Council Meeting, will

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Nigerians React To Ganduje’s Removal Of Sanusi

Nigerians React To Ganduje’s Removal Of Sanusi

March 9, 2020 12:28 pm
Social media is currently buzzing following the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, by the Kano State Government.

The removal of Sanusi was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, after the State Executive Council meeting on Monday.

According to him, a new emir would soon be appointed.

Usman Alhaji said Emir Sunusi’s dethronement was as a result of unanimous decision taken by Kano State Executive Council.

Many Nigerians have taken to the micro-blogging website, Twitter to condemn the decision of Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Some users said the governor who was …

Security Operatives Storm Emir Of Kano’s Palace

Security Operatives Storm Emir Of Kano’s Palace

March 9, 2020 12:27 pm
The new Emir to replace Muhammadu Sanusi is expected to be announced “soon.”

This was confirmed by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Usman Alhaji while announcing the sacking of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Monday.

Usman Alhaji also explained that Sanusi was removed to preserve the sanctity of the Kano Emirate.

“A new Emir of Kano will soon be appointed,” he said in a statement issued on Monday.

Meanwhile, security has been beefed up at the entrance of the palace of the Emir of Kano to avert breakdown of laws.

A team of security …

Buhari’s Days Are Numbered – Bishop Oyedepo

Buhari’s Days Are Numbered – Bishop Oyedepo

March 9, 2020 5:54 am
The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said the days of President Muhammadu Buhari are numbered in Nigeria

Oyedepo, lamenting the state of the nation, described Buhari as a bad leader, adding that his government is the worst in the history of Nigeria.

He made the statement on Sunday while delivering a sermon during the second service of the church at the Faith Tabernacle, Ota, Ogun State.

Read Also: THISDAY Suspends 2 Deputy Editors Over Report On Oyedepo

According to him, Buhari’s government had no direction and is like

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NCC Deactivates 2.2 Million Improperly-Registered SIMs

NCC Deactivates 2.2 Million Improperly-Registered SIMs

March 9, 2020 5:53 am
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said 2.2 improperly-registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards across Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have been completely deactivated.

Danbatta, at the weekend in Abuja, said the action was sequel to a ministerial directive that the NCC should compel service providers to block all improperly-registered SIM cards, pending when their owners regularise their registration.

The EVC recalled that prior to the directive, NCC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Team, had reduced the number of questionable SIM cards in the country to 9.2 million.

Read Also: Not More

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Emir Suspends Officials For Allowing Herdsmen Enter Land

Emir Suspends Officials For Allowing Herdsmen Enter Land

March 9, 2020 5:51 am

The Emir of Borgu, His Royal Highness Muhammed Haliru Dantoro, has approved the immediate suspension of five senior Councillors of the Emirate.

This followed allegations that they allowed Fulani herdsmen enter communities within the Emirate.

The sanction was announced on Sunday by Abubakar Jibrin, Private Secretary to the Emir.

A statement he issued explained that the suspended Councillors’ action was contrary to the directives of the Borgu traditional ruler and the Niger State Government.

Read Also: Residents Disown Petition Against Emir Sanusi

He said the decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the Emir’s Gbemusu Palace.

“HRH

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Afghanistan To Swear In Two Presidents Today

Afghanistan To Swear In Two Presidents Today

March 9, 2020 5:50 am

Afghanistan on Monday will witness the absurd spectacle of two inaugurations at the same time, with President Ashraf Ghani and his bitter rival Abdullah Abdullah both claiming the premiership amid fears their bickering could derail upcoming Taliban talks.

The ceremonies will take place under heightened security, with multiple checkpoints set up in Kabul hours before the two men were due to be sworn in.

The war-torn country went to the polls in September but Ghani was only declared to have won a second term in February after repeated delays and accusations of voter fraud, prompting a furious response by former …

Iran ‘Exports’ Coronavirus Back To China

Iran ‘Exports’ Coronavirus Back To China

March 9, 2020 5:47 am

China reported four new cases of coronavirus outside the epicentre Wuhan province on Sunday. The cases recorded in Gansu province were imported from Iran.

Otherwise, the gloom of infections is fading from the country.

Mainland China outside Hubei reported no new locally transmitted cases of coronavirus on Sunday for the second straight day, while 36 were reported in Wuhan, officials said Monday.

China had 40 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Sunday, the National Health Commission said on Monday, down from 44 cases a day earlier, and lowest number since the health authority started publishing nationwide data on Jan. …

Oil Prices Fall To $31 In Wake Of Saudi Price War

Oil Prices Fall To $31 In Wake Of Saudi Price War

March 9, 2020 5:46 am

Oil fell by the most since 1991 on Monday after Saudi Arabia started a price war with Russia by slashing its selling prices and pledging to unleash its pent-up supply onto a market reeling from falling demand because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Brent crude futures fell by as much as $14.25, or 31.5%, to $31.02 a barrel. That was the biggest percentage drop since Jan. 17, 1991, at the start of the first Gulf War and the lowest since Feb. 12, 2016. It was trading at $35.75 at 0114 GMT.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by as much …

A view of North Korea's missile launch

North Korea Not Bothered By Coronavirus, Tests Missiles

March 9, 2020 5:44 am

Not bothered by coronavirus fears, North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles into the sea on Monday, Seoul’s military said, the second such weapons test by Pyongyang in a week.

The three devices were fired in a northeasterly direction from the Sondok area in South Hamgyong province, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, without further details.

“The military is monitoring for additional launches and maintaining readiness,” it added.

A spokesman at Japan’s defence ministry said North Korea launched what appeared to be “ballistic missile(s)”, adding there had been no indication of anything coming down in Tokyo’s territory …

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