May 2020

Rotimi Amaechi Blasted Over Mission In Politics

Rotimi Amaechi Blasted Over Mission In Politics

May 18, 2020 10:39 am

Nigerians have reacted to Rotimi Amaechi’s interview where he stated that he didn’t enter Nigerian politics to solve problems but rather because he was unemployed.

In an interview with the Punch newspapers, the Minister of Transportation spoke about his life before and during politics.

Read Also: Rotimi Amaechi: Unemployment Drove Me Into Politics

He shared insights from previous positions as the former governor of Rivers state, Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly, and many others.

Whilst answering a question on how he developed an interest in Nigerian politics, he was quoted as saying; ”My father was a politician. He

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Chelsea Forward Hudson-Odoi Arrested After Date With Model

Chelsea Forward Hudson-Odoi Arrested After Date With Model

May 18, 2020 10:38 am

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after allegedly breaching lockdown to be with a model he met online.

Daily Mail reported that Hudson-Odoi invited her to his house and they had a late-night tryst.

However, Metropolitan Police confirmed that they and the London Ambulance Service were called to ‘a report of an unwell woman’ at 03:53 on Sunday morning.

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It was reported that Hudson-Odoi had a noisy quarrel with the woman at his west London home.

Hudson-Odoi remains in police custody while the unnamed woman was …

Breaking - Buhari Won’t Address Nigerians Today

Breaking: Buhari Won’t Address Nigerians Today

May 18, 2020 10:38 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has made a u-turn on the expected nationwide broadcast.

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, in a tweet Monday afternoon, said the presidential committee on coronavirus will brief the nation instead.

“No presidential broadcast on COVID-19 updates today. Rather, the Presidential Task Force will during its usual media briefings bring the nation up to speed on the next steps”, he wrote.

Read Also: Buhari Receives Madagascar’s Cure, Reveals Next Action.

With the latest announcement by the president, the PTF on COVID-19 is expected to inform Nigerians on the next step as the first phase of the lockdown ease

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Magufuli Gives Condition To Reopen Tanzanian Universities

Magufuli Gives Condition To Reopen Tanzanian Universities

May 18, 2020 10:37 am
President John Magufuli of Tanzania said on Sunday that he plans to re-open universities and allow the resumption of sports and international flights.

This is however predicated on coronavirus cases consistent decline.

Schools, international flights, and large gatherings were banned in the country.

However, regular economic activity and religious services have been allowed to continue.

Magufuli, who had questioned the quality of COVID-19 test kits, said activities could resume in the coming days.

Read Also: Tanzania Court Upholds Ruling To Ban Child Marriage

“If the trend I am seeing continues in the coming week, I plan to open up universities

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China Reacts To Death Of Ambassador In Israel

China Reacts To Death Of Ambassador In Israel

May 18, 2020 9:23 am
China responded Monday to the death of its ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, by despatching some delegates to Tel Aviv.

The 57 year-old envoy was found dead in his home on Sunday.

Israeli police did not suspect any foul play.

According to reports, Du Wei appeared to have died of a cardiac arrest.

Read Also: China Ambassador To Israel Found Dead

Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lior Haiat told DPA: “They are sending a delegation to help with the arrangements of sending the body back to China’’.

He debunked a report in the Israeli Haaretz daily that the delegation would examine …

NDDC ₦40bn Scandal - Revelations Made Against IMC

NDDC ₦40bn Scandal: Revelations Made Against IMC

May 18, 2020 9:23 am

More allegations have been made against the embattled Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

The Senate had set up a seven-man adhoc committee to investigate IMC financial transactions, which amounted to N40billion.

Read Also: ₦40bn Fraud: Senate Probes NDDC Management Committee

In a statement on Sunday by Richard Arinze, on behalf of a group of concerned staff, IMC was accused of continued desecration of the administrative guidelines for government-owned institutions as provided for in the civil service appointment, promotion and discipline rules.

It said while the compulsory leave and retirement handed some staff some weeks …

Nigeria Overtakes Ghana As Toll Hits 84,000 In Africa

Nigeria Overtakes Ghana As Toll Hits 84,000 In Africa

May 18, 2020 9:23 am
The World Health Organization, WHO, regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has risen to over 84,000 in the past 24 hours.

The UN health agency gave the update on its official Twitter account on Monday morning.

According to the tweet, COVID-19 has killed 2,700 people on the continent, while 32,000 people have recovered from the virus.

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“Over 84,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than 32,000 recoveries & 2,700 deaths,” it said.

Nigeria is now the highest country in

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WHO Under Fire For Leaving Taiwan Out Of Meeting

WHO Under Fire For Leaving Taiwan Out Of Meeting

May 18, 2020 9:22 am

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been warned against its decision to shut out Taiwan from an annual two-day meeting which opened on Monday.

Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, have all spoken against the body’s action.

The coronavirus situation in Taiwan has been described as a success story and countries are wondering why the WHO failed to invite its officials to the meeting.

There are more than 4.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally and Taiwan has recorded only 440 cases with 7 deaths.

Taiwan and friends …

Coronavirus - Thailand Reports No New Case Since March 9

Coronavirus Hits UK Households Hard Again – Survey

May 18, 2020 9:22 am
The Financial Health of British households has deteriorated in May due to the coronavirus crisis.

This was contained in the report of a research by the IHS Markit, released on Monday.

It said Household Finance Index rose in May to 37.8 from a 34.9 in April, lowest in more than eight years.

The data was based on a survey of 1,500 people.

It was conducted by Ipsos MORI between May 7 and May 10.

Joe Hayes, IHS Markit economist noted that the financial toll of COVID-19 and the consequent public health measures had been heavy.

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Amazon Hit From All Sides Amid Crisis

Amazon Hit From All Sides Amid Crisis

May 17, 2020 5:02 pm

As Amazon becomes an increasingly important lifeline in the pandemic crisis, it is being hit with a wave of criticism from activists, politicians and others who question the tech giant’s growing influence.

Amazon has become the most scrutinized company during the health emergency.

It has boosted its global workforce to nearly one million and dealt with protests over warehouse safety and reported deaths of several employees.

But Amazon has also pledged to spend at least $4 billion in the current quarter — its entire expected operating profit — on coronavirus mitigation efforts, including relief contributions and funding research.

Amazon’s AWS …

COVID-19 Death Toll Doubles In Four Weeks, Hits 90,000

US: COVID-19 Death Toll Doubles In 4 Weeks, Hits 90,000

May 17, 2020 4:53 pm

Just short of one month after the coronavirus death toll in United States topped 40,000, the figure has more than doubled.

On April 19, John Hopkins University and Worldometers, put their individual tallies at 40,000.

The fatalities were countrywide, with almost half of them in New York.

As of 0955 hours Nigerian time on May 17, Worldometers put the toll at 90,113.

The Trump administration has been under fire over its handling of the pandemic.

Expectedly, Democratic stalwarts are using the issue to demarket President Donald Trump ahead of the November elections.

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US comedian Fred Willard passes away aged 86

US Comedian Fred Willard Passes Away Aged 86

May 17, 2020 4:48 pm

Four-time Emmy award-winning comedian Fred Willard, who appeared in films including “Anchorman” and “This is Spinal Tap” and television shows such as “Modern Family,” has died aged 86, his agent announced Saturday.

Tributes poured in for the actor, with long-time friend and fellow showbiz veteran Jamie Lee Curtis tweeting “Thanks for the deep belly laughs Mr. Willard.”

“Fred Willard was the funniest person that I’ve ever worked with. He was a sweet, wonderful man,” tweeted actor Steve Carrell.

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Willard himself had just paid homage to two other showbiz legends, singer …

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