May 8, 2020

Libyan Rivals Declare Ceasefire

Russian Mercenaries Are Fighting In Libya, UN Diplomats

May 8, 2020 7:07 pm

Mercenaries from the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization seen as being close to Vladimir Putin, are fighting in Libya, UN diplomats said Wednesday, citing an experts’ report on the country’s arms embargo.

It was the first time the UN has confirmed claims first made in US media that the group is supporting military strongman Khalifa Haftar. Moscow has denied being responsible for deploying the group.

The report also revealed that Haftar was being supported by Syrian fighters.

The Wagner Group is a shadowy private security firm and thousands of its contractors are believed to be in foreign conflicts from …

India's Lavish Weddings Go Online In Virus Lockdown

India’s Lavish Weddings Go Online In Virus Lockdown

May 8, 2020 7:05 pm

Under lockdown and far apart, Sushen Dang and Keerti Narang went online to say their marriage vows — and pulled off a spectacular Indian wedding complete with thousands of guests and raucous Bollywood dancing.

In a country famous for lavish weddings that last for days, the young couple are among a growing number modifying their marriage ceremonies under a virus lockdown that has limited public gatherings.

Eager to go ahead with the arranged marriage on the auspicious date selected for them by a priest, the pair turned to the internet to tie the knot.

“We never imagined that even our …

Europe To Mark WW2 Anniversary Despite Virus Damage

Europe To Mark WW2 Anniversary Despite Virus Damage

May 8, 2020 7:04 pm

A continent devastated by the coronavirus will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe on Friday, as the economic destruction of the current global crisis was laid bare.

Large-scale parades that had been envisaged to commemorate victory over the Nazis have been downsized as the world grapples with a fearsome new enemy that has killed 277,000 people and sickened more than 3.7 million.

 

 

While parts of Europe appeared to be over the hump of new infections, the United States’ death toll showed no signs of slowing, and Brazil warned of chaos with the

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190,000 People Could Die Of Coronavirus In Africa – WHO

190,000 People Could Die Of Coronavirus In Africa – WHO

May 8, 2020 3:52 pm
Eighty-three thousand to 190 000 people in Africa could die of COVID-19 and 29 to 44 million could get infected in the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail, a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa finds.

The research, which is based on prediction modelling, looks at 47 countries in the WHO African Region with a total population of one billion.

The new estimates are based on modifying the risk of transmission and disease severity by variables specific to each country in order to adjust for the unique nature of the region.…

₦40bn Fraud - Akpabio Under Pressure, Denies Allegations

₦40bn Fraud: Akpabio Under Pressure, Denies Allegations

May 8, 2020 3:51 pm

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied allegation of ₦40 billion fraud in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), an agency supervised by his ministry.

Reacting in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Friday, by Anietie Ekong, Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, he insisted that there was no corruption in the agency.

He considered the prompting of Senators to investigate the allegation as an attack on the Interim Management Committee (IMC) set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to manage NDDC’s affairs.

Read Also: Akpabio Gives Reasons For Withdrawing From Akwa-Ibom Rerun

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We Are Set For Immediate Retrial Of Orji Kalu – EFCC

We Are Set For Immediate Retrial Of Orji Kalu – EFCC

May 8, 2020 3:46 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday said it was ready for immediate retrial of former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu.

The Supreme Court had earlier in the day nullified the trial of Kalu and ordered a retrial.

But the EFCC, in a statement  said its attention had been drawn to the judgment of the Supreme Court nullifying the trial of Kalu , his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and Jones Udeogu, a former Director of Finance and Account of Abia State Government and ordering their fresh trial at the lower court.

Read Also: How Kalu, Adoke Spent

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Breaking - Supreme Court Nullifies Orji Kalu’s Trial

Breaking: Supreme Court Nullifies Orji Kalu’s Trial

May 8, 2020 3:46 pm
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has nullified the trial of Dr. Orji Kalu, former Abia State Governor, who was convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment over ₦7.1bn fraud and ordered a fresh trial.

In an unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court led by Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, on Friday, the apex court nullified the entire trial, on the grounds that the constitution did not permit a judge elevated to a higher court to return to a lower court to conclude a part-heard case.

Read Also: How Kalu, Adoke Spent Yuletide In Detention

Justice Mohammed Idris, who had been elevated to the Court …

Oby Ezekwesili Gets New Appointment, Reacts

Oby Ezekwesili Gets New Appointment, Reacts

May 8, 2020 3:30 pm
Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has been named a member of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD).

Read Also: Ezekwesili Reacts As Buhari Orders Major Lockdown

This was contained in a statement signed by Jan Maarten Slagter, CEO of IBFD, on Wednesday.

The statement read: “IBFD is delighted that Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has joined our Board of Trustees and expects that her unique perspective and contribution will be enormously beneficial, in particular to the work that we do in developing economies.

“The current crisis will put more strain on government budgets, and domestic resource mobilization will be

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Military Plane Crashes, Kills All Onboard

Military Plane Crashes, Kills All Onboard

May 8, 2020 3:29 pm
An airplane crashed on Thursday near the Croatian coastal city of Zadar, killing all the two members of the Croatian Air Force, the Ministry of Defence said.

The deceased was a cadet and a flight instructor who was flying a small Zlin aircraft.

Read Also: Plane Carrying Coronavirus Medical Supplies Crashes

The accident occurred at around 4.00 pm local time near the village of Biljane Donje during a regular training flight.

It was the second fatal accident for the Croatian Air Force this year.

On January 27, a Kiowa OH-58D military helicopter with two crew members on board crashed into

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Trump, Abe Agree On Actions Against Coronavirus

Trump, Abe Agree On Actions Against Coronavirus

May 8, 2020 3:25 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump and the Japanese Prime Minister have agreed to cooperate closely on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

A top Japanese government spokesman said that the agreement includes the development of drugs and vaccines.

Abe and Trump held talks by phone for about 45 minutes from around 10:00 a.m. (0100 GMT), Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.

Read Also: Donald Trump Reveals Test Result as Valet Tests Positive

“Two leaders exchanged views on each country’s COVID-19 situation, steps to prevent further spread of the virus, development of medicine and vaccines and measures for reopening the economies,” …

NFF Places Mothers Of Late Ex-Internationals On Stipend

NFF Places Mothers Of Late Ex-Internationals On Stipend

May 8, 2020 3:22 pm
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Thursday, announced ₦30,000 monthly stipend each for mothers of its two ex-internationals, Rashidi Yekini and Samuel Okwaraji.

The NFF, through its verified twitter handle, said it was acting in furtherance to the placement of both matriarchs on monthly ₦10,000 by the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development.

“In furtherance to and in appreciation of the recent pronouncement of the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, to put the mothers of the two late ex-internationals on a monthly stipend.

“The NFF has decided to support this noble initiative with a further monthly stipend of ₦30,000

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Wike Arrests Cattle, 14 People For Breaching Lockdown

Wike Arrests Cattle, 14 People For Breaching Lockdown

May 8, 2020 2:55 pm
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday night arrested 14 Persons hidden in two trailers conveying cattle from Adamawa State to Port Harcourt.

Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to Wike said the trailers were intercepted at Rumuigbo in Obio-Akpor LGA, based on intelligence provided the governor.

Read Also: Vehicles Impounded During Lockdown Will Be Sold – Wike

Wike ordered the prosecution of the 14 persons by the Mobile Court constituted by the administration under the Executive Order 6 signed for the declaration of the lockdown.

He also directed the State Ministry of Health to test them to ascertain their coronavirus …

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