June 2, 2020

George Floyd - New York Imposes Curfew, Deploys More Police Officers

George Floyd: New York Imposes Curfew, Deploys More Police Officers

June 2, 2020 8:57 am

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on Monday imposed a curfew in New York City as protesters against the death of George Floyd prepare for another night of protests on the streets.

Cuomo revealed this while speaking in a live radio programme.

The killing of Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has seen protests, violent demonstrations, mostly of the black race over police brutality, with several US states activating National Guard troops.

Read Also: George Floyd: Rioters Burn Down Police Building As Protests Spread

The protesters are demanding an end to racism and police brutality, which has garnered the support of prominent

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BNYL 'Market Women' - BNYL Scorns Nnamdi Kanu And Asari Dokubo

‘Market Women’ – BNYL Scorns Nnamdi Kanu And Asari Dokubo

June 2, 2020 8:55 am

Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has described the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, as retired freedom fighters.

This is following a recent video released by the Asari, where he asked Nnamdi Kanu and his group, the IPOB, to seize oil wells in the South East and stop “idiotic ranting.”

BNYL said Kanu and Asari now have nothing more to offer than making news headlines every day.

Read Also: Dokubo Blasts Kanu, IPOB Again, Dares Them To Take Over Oil Fields

Ebuta Takon Akor, Deputy National Leader of BNYL and

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It’s Appalling To Say We’re Irresponsible – Ogun Doctors Fire Back

It’s Appalling To Say We’re Irresponsible – Ogun Doctors Fire Back

June 2, 2020 8:54 am
Resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State have reacted to a statement credited to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, wherein he said he was disappointed in the doctors for “irresponsibly demanding wage increase from him.”

In a viral video,  Gov Abiodun said he has done everything to satisfy the doctors, yet they chose to embark on strike at a time they should be saving lives, saying money should not be their priority this time.

Abiodun also said they were politically sponsored, adding that he would not be subject to anybody’s blackmail.

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IPOB Has Liberated Ebonyi Community From Terrorists – Kanu

IPOB Has Liberated Ebonyi Community From Terrorists – Kanu

June 2, 2020 8:53 am

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday, declared that his followers have liberated Nkaleke village in Igbeagu, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State from those he described as Fulani terrorists.

Kanu claimed that for the first time in 15 years, women of the community returned to their farms without fear of being raped or killed.

The IPOB leader made the disclosure in a statement he personally signed.

Read Also: Dokubo Blasts Kanu, IPOB Again, Dares Them To Take Over Oil Fields

According to Kanu: “If I don’t make this post, Biafrans all

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The Phenomenon, Called Majek Fahek

Breaking: Reggae Maestro Majek Fashek Kicks The Bucket

June 2, 2020 8:53 am

In a very sad twist of events, Majek Fashek, one of Africa’s greatest Reggae Artists has passed on.

Nigerian music legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek died aged 71.

His death was confirmed by his manager, Omenka Uzoma, on the late singer’s official Instagram page.

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The post on Instagram read:

“I have been having pressure calls, well it is true that the African No 1 Legendary ICON has gone to be with the LORD his Maker.

“Let use today to celebrate him, his achievements, and his

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Legal Battle To Secure Orji Kalu’s Release Starts Today

Legal Battle To Secure Orji Kalu’s Release Starts Today

June 2, 2020 5:37 am

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos  south west Nigeria will today commence the hearing of application filed by team of lawyers on behalf of former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu to secure his release.

This follows the Supreme Court judgment of May 8, 2020 which declared that the Judge who sentenced him to 12 years imprisonment had no jurisdiction to do so.
Orji is serving a 12-year jail term at the Correctional Service Centre in Kuje, Abuja for looting N7.65billion belonging to the Abia State Government.
The former Governor now a Senator of the Federal Republic
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misinformation Facebook slams 'severe' Singapore misinformation law

Facebook Slams ‘Severe’ Singapore Misinformation Law

June 2, 2020 5:36 am

Facebook said Monday Singapore’s use of an online misinformation law is “severe” and risks stifling free speech, after the company was again forced to block a page in the city-state.

It was the latest criticism from the tech giant over legislation that empowers ministers to tell internet platforms to put warnings next to posts they deem false and order the blocking of pages.

Fringe political website the National Times Singapore was accused of making false statements via its Facebook page, including a claim that “every criticism” of the government had been outlawed under the disinformation law.

The site was ordered …

George Floyd - Autopsy Report Reveals Cause Of Death

George Floyd: Autopsy Report Reveals Cause Of Death

June 2, 2020 5:36 am

The autopsy report showing the real cause of American, George Floyd’s death in Minnesota has been revealed.

Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old American man died on May 25, 2020, at the hands of a White police officer in Minneapolis.

So far, the officer who was seen in the viral video with his knee on Floyd’s neck has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter which some blacks and protesters believe are not harsh enough for the crime.
Many cities in the US, following the killing of Floyd have seen protests, violent demonstrations, mostly of the black race over police brutality with

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Aviation Minister, Sirika Clears Air On Flight Bribe Allegations

Aviation Minister, Sirika Clears Air On Flight Bribe Allegations

June 2, 2020 5:35 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has denied asking or receiving a bribe to approve flights.

Sirika, speaking at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 daily briefing on Monday, dared anyone who has evidence to prove otherwise to come forward.

According to him, the clarification became necessary, after rumours on social media that the Ministry is taking money from airlines.

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Sirika also insisted that flight approval is free.

“I’ve been minister for five years now and I challenge anybody before all of these cameras.

“There’s not a

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Mayweather To Pay For George Floyd’s Funeral Services

Mayweather To Pay For George Floyd’s Funeral Services

June 2, 2020 5:35 am

Retired boxing champ Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral services for George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe told ESPN on Monday.

George Floyd died last week after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on the 46-year-old man’s neck for almost nine minutes.

Floyd, who was handcuffed, became unresponsive after almost three minutes.

The death of the unarmed black man while in police custody has ignited violent reactions across America.

Ellerbe confirmed to ESPN that Floyd’s family had accepted Mayweather’s offer to pay for funeral services.

Read Also: George Floyd: Rioters Burn Down Police Building As Protests Spread

“He’ll probably get …

Time for Buhari to replace his Mercedes with Innoson - Ogbonnia

Time For Buhari To Replace His Mercedes With Innoson – Ogbonnia

June 2, 2020 5:34 am

SKC Ogbonnia, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to replace his German-made Mercedes Benz official car with a vehicle from Innoson Motors.

Ogbonnia made the call while stressing that the coronavirus pandemic should push Nigerian leaders into patronizing locally-made products.

The APC chieftain, in a statement he personally signed, lamented that Nigerian leaders preferred foreign-made products.

In the statement, Ogbonnia lamented that the pattern of lavishness by the leaders was “plain cold-blooded.”

 

The consensus around the world is that the lessons from the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) would

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