May 8, 2020

Former Diplomat Yukio Okamoto Dies From Coronavirus

Former Diplomat Yukio Okamoto Dies From Coronavirus

May 8, 2020 2:52 pm
Yukio Okamoto, a former Japanese diplomat has died after contracting the coronavirus.

His consultancy confirmed on Friday that he died late last month, aged 74.

After retiring from the foreign ministry in 1991, Okamoto served as an adviser to then-prime minister Ryutaro Hashimoto on issues related to Okinawa, home to the bulk of U.S. troops in Japan.

He also advised then-prime minister Junichiro Koizumi from 2001-2004.

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He was also a research fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for International Studies.

Former U.S. defence official Richard Armitage called Okamoto a “giant” among …

Donald Trump Reveals Test Result as Valet Tests Positive

Donald Trump Reveals Test Result as Valet Tests Positive

May 8, 2020 7:05 am
An unidentified member of the US Navy who serves as one of President Donald Trump’s personal valets, has tested positive for coronavirus.

According to CNN, the White House confirmed the development on Thursday.

It said Donald Trump and his deputy took a COVID-19 test, following the COVID-19 positive result of one of the valets, which is elite military unit dedicated to the White House.

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The statement added that Donald Trump and his deputy’s results, however, came back negative.

The statement signed by deputy White House press secretary Hogan Gidley reads, “We

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Using Boxers More Than 2 Days Can Cause Fungal Infection

Using Boxers More Than 2 Days Can Cause Fungal Infection

May 8, 2020 7:04 am
A medical expert, Dr Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has revealed why it’s important for men to change their boxers every two days.

According to Egemba, wearing boxers for more than two days can encourage breeding of harmful fungi, which may lead to jock itch and groin infection.

While speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Awka, Egemba expressed that unwashed or repeated use of the same boxers for days could irritate the skin.

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According to him, the fungal infection which is common

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Aisha Buhari - Kanu Is Dead, IPOB Knows His Grave – PAF

Aisha Buhari: Kanu Is Dead, IPOB Knows His Grave – PAF

May 8, 2020 7:04 am

A body of Northern and Southern organisations, Peace Accord Forum (PAF), has dismissed comments credited to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) about First Lady Aisha Buhari.

 

The outspoken Biafra agitator was quoted as saying: “They have been fooling their fellow Nigerians and I am certain Aisha Buhari and her gang will end up in jail.”

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In its reaction Thursday night by the National Coordinator, Ambrose Omorodion, PAF mocked the pronouncement and declared that “Nnamdi Kanu is dead and buried; IPOB knows

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Shehu Sani Reveals How Governors Can Solve Almajiri Issue

Shehu Sani Reveals How Governors Can Solve Almajiri Issue

May 8, 2020 7:03 am

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker has condemned the deportation of almajiris to their States of origin.

The deportation of Almajiris kicked off in most northern states in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the region.

However, Sani on Thursday, said the move by the governors will not solve the almajiri problems in Nigeria.

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He suggested that rehabilitation and education of the almajiris was the only way to solve the problem.

According to him, the deportation move by the governors is a way of hiding “bucket of faeces”.

Sani

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New Faction Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Emerges

New Faction Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Emerges

May 8, 2020 7:02 am
A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly, has emerged.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide made this announcement in a statement to Africa Daily News on Friday.

He displayed a certificate of incorporation from the Corporate Affairs Commission.

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According to the statement, “A new Ohanaeze Ndigbo had emerged, the nepotistic tendencies of former President General, had ended his illegitimate reign of terror and recklessness.

“He ended up disgracefully like his brother ended up as former National Chairman of PDP in 2011, nine

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What Buhari Told House Of Reps Concerning Borrowing ₦850b

What Buhari Told House Of Reps Concerning Borrowing ₦850b

May 8, 2020 7:01 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that the COVID-19 pandemic and the fall of oil price in the international market has made borrowing from the international capital market unattractive.

Buhari explained this in a letter to the House of Representatives, saying he was constrained to ask the House to grant him approval to borrow ₦850 billion from the domestic capital market to finance deficits in the 2020 budget.

Buhari said that the N850 billion which was initially scheduled in the budget to be borrowed from the international capital market, was not possible now as a result of current global economic

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Stop Expulsion Of Almajiris - MURIC Cries Out

Stop Expulsion Of Almajiris – MURIC Cries Out

May 8, 2020 7:00 am

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Friday criticized the current expulsion of almajiris from various Northern States to their States of origin due to the spread of COVID-19.

It said the expulsion of almajiris by State governments was wrongly-timed.

MURIC urged Northern governors to postpone the expulsion of almajiris until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

The group made the call in a statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

MURIC stated that the world would have been a better place if the teachings of Prophet Muhammad were adhered to by the people.

Following

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Dabiru Saleh, Judge Who Annulled June 12 Election Is Dead

Dabiru Saleh, Judge Who Annulled June 12 Election Is Dead

May 8, 2020 6:59 am

Dabiru Saleh, the judge who annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election, won by MKO Abiola, is dead.

TheCable reports that Saleh has been buried according Muslim rites in Azare, his hometown, in Bauchi on Thursday evening.

Saleh, until his death, held the title of “Mutawallen” of Katagum emirate in Bauchi.

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He served as the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.

Details later…

 

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Buhari Sacks BOA Management Team, Appoints Hassan As MD

Buhari Sacks BOA Management Team, Appoints Hassan As MD

May 8, 2020 6:59 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate sack of the Interim Management Team of the Bank of Agriculture, BOA.

He also approved the appointment of Alwan Hassan as acting Managing Director of the bank..

This was conveyed to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, via a letter dated May 5, 2020 with reference No. PRES/95/MARD/14 and made available to newsmen on Thursday.

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Hassan, who hails from Kano State, holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

He had before now served on the Management Boards of Orient Bank, Uganda;

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Wearing Face Mask Is Dangerous To Health – Oyakhilome

Wearing Face Mask Is Dangerous To Health – Oyakhilome

May 8, 2020 6:58 am
The founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has described the use of facemask in public as an embarrassment to science.

Oyakhilome explained that wearing facemasks in public was dangerous to human health, stressing that it puts the immunity of human beings at risk.

Addressing his members in a telecast, he said face masks are meant to be worn by medical practitioners while carrying out medical procedures.

Read Also: Pastor Oyakhilome Questions Search For Virus Vaccine

He said: “What we are talking about here is not politics but we are talking about saving lives, some steps being taken did

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