June 9, 2020

Declaring For Presidency Now Is Unfair – Senator Orji Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu Arrives Senate To Resume Duties

June 9, 2020 8:28 am

The Nigerian Senate, Tuesday, was on stand still as Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and former Governor of Abia State resumed for his Senatorial duties at the Red Chambers.

Orji Kalu’s resumption could be described as a “triumphal” entry as he was greeted with thunderous cheers from hundreds of staff , security personnels , lawmakers and other well wishers who gathered to catch a glimpse and welcome the Chief Whip after his 6 months absence.

The NigerianDaily reports that the Chief Whip arrived the Senator building at exactly 9:00AM , spent minutes acknowledging greetings and …

George Floyd - Derek Chauvin Granted $1.25m Bail

George Floyd: Derek Chauvin Granted $1.25m Bail

June 9, 2020 8:27 am

The Minneapolis ex-policeman accused of killing unarmed black man George Floyd has made his first court appearance, where his bail was set at $1.25m (£1m).

Prosecutors cited the “severity of the charges” and public outrage as the reason for upping his bail from $1m.

Read Also: Floyd: Minnesota Attorney Increases Charges Against Dereck Chauvin

Derek Chauvin faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. Three other arresting officers are charged with aiding and abetting murder.

Mr Floyd’s death in May led to global protests and calls for police reform.

Mr Chauvin, who is white, knelt on Mr Floyd’s neck for almost …

Lagos Lawmakers Throw Out Corruption Allegations Against Obasa

Lagos Lawmakers Throw Out Corruption Allegations Against Obasa

June 9, 2020 8:26 am

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been absolved of all allegations of corruption leveled against him by SaharaReporters.

He was declared not guilty and a vote of confidence was passed on him following the report submitted by the nine-man fact-finding ad-hoc committee set up by the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Some of the allegations leveled against Obasa include operating 64 bank accounts with different names and dates of birth, approval of N258 million to print invitation cards for the inauguration of Ninth Assembly, collection of N80 million as estacode for a Dubai trip, …

Arewa Youths React As Atiku’s Son Declares Ex-VP Will Run For Presidency

Arewa Reacts As Atiku’s Son Declares Ex-VP Will Run For Presidency

June 9, 2020 8:25 am

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has reacted to reports that Atiku Abubakar, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, will be running for the same office in 2023.

One of Atiku’s sons, Abubakar Adamu had explained that the former Vice President would contest for presidency again in 2023 because “he has been an astute, strategic, master politician for almost four decades.”

Adamu, who is the Commissioner for Works and Energy in Adamawa State made the disclosure while presenting his Ministry’s one-year score card.

Atiku was defeated during the 2015 presidential election by President Muhammadu Buhari after several attempts.

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Group Urges Obiano To Intervene In Onitsha Market Demolition

Anambra Community Protests Against Gov Obiano’s Imposition

June 9, 2020 8:08 am

One day, One protest

  • UMUEZE ANAM community Protests imposition of  caretaker committee.

Governor Willie Obiano has found a new love which is foisting APGA members on communities in Anambra state. It’s quite disturbing that the only development the governor can take to this particular community is destabilization of the existing peace there, while he abandoned all the roads to the community and has left them in perpetual darkness and underdevelopment.

Read Also: Gov Obiano Ruins The Economy Of Anambra

Greg Obi, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy matters, and Patrick Udoba the House member Representing Anambra West Constituency are …

Edo 2020 - “I Am Not Afraid Of Ize-Iyamu” – Obaseki Insists

Edo 2020: “I Am Not Afraid Of Ize-Iyamu” – Obaseki Insists

June 9, 2020 6:44 am
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has insisted he is not afraid of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

Obaseki stated this while making an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.

Ize-Iyamu contested the last governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), before defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He will now go up against Obaseki for APC’s ticket in the September 19 poll.

Read Also: God Will Never Forgive Me If I Allow Direct Primary – Obaseki

But the Governor insists he has no reason to be scared of Ize-Iyamu.

“Why should I be? The last time I

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I’ll No Longer Tolerate Violence By Jegede’s Supporters – Akeredolu

COVID-19: Choose Life Or Death – Akeredolu Tells Ondo Residents

June 9, 2020 6:40 am

Following the sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday reiterated the need for residents of the State to take the issue with all seriousness and caution.

Akeredolu, who made the appeal on his verified Twitter handle while expressing concern over the development, stated that the situation was a matter of life or death, which the people must choose between.

Africa Daily News had on Monday reported that three fresh COVID-19 related deaths were recorded in the State, with 19 confirmed cases discovered within 12 days.

Read Also: COVID-19: Ondo

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Buhari Finally Appoints Monica Dongban-Mensem As Court Of Appeal President

Buhari Finally Appoints Dongban-Mensem As Court Of Appeal President

June 9, 2020 6:38 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as President of the Court of Appeal.

Buhari sent Justice Dongban-Mensem’s name to the Senate for confirmation as President of the Appeal Court.

This was disclosed in a series of tweets by Buhari’s Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Monday.

According to Shehu, Buhari’s action was in line with his constitutional responsibilities.

Read Also: Appeal Court President, Justice Bulkachuwa Set To Bow Out

He tweeted: “President Muhammadu Buhari, in-line with his constitutional responsibility has sent the nomination of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President, Court of Appeal

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Our Official Website Was Not Hacked – CBN

COVID-19 Palliative: CBN To Credit Successful Applicants’ Accounts

June 9, 2020 6:37 am
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said all successful applicants under the COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility (TCF), will have their accounts credited within 48 hours.

This was disclosed by CBN Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isaac Okorafor, in Abuja on Monday.

Okoroafor advised those whose accounts have not been credited to visit the website of NIRSAL Micro Finance Bank (www.nmfb.com.ng) and fill in their account details.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Private Sector Donations Now ₦27.160bn – CBN

He, however, assured that all successful household and SME applicants will be paid within two days.

“All successful Household and SME applicants who have

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Army Shot Our Member, Not Top ESN Commander – IPOB

We Are Investing To Dismantle Nigeria – IPOB Warns Presidency

June 9, 2020 4:12 am

• Members predict fresh manhunt as Ohanaeze cautions FG on backlash

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, declared yesterday that every kobo contributed by members of the group worldwide was being invested into “dismantling Nigeria and restoring the state of Biafra.”

Kanu was responding to an allegation by the presidency on Sunday that the group he leads was using Christianity to ignite war in Nigeria. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mallam Garba Shehu had alleged that IPOB was spending huge sums of money on a divisive campaign against …

Nigeria’s Foreign Assets At Risk As Enron Seeks $22m Arbitration

U.S. Economy Backslides Into Full Recession

June 9, 2020 4:11 am

The U.S. economy entered a recession in February, a group of economists declared Monday, ending more than a decade of steady if slow growth.

The economists said employment peaked in February and fell sharply afterward, marking the beginning of the downturn.

A committee within the National Bureau of Economic Research, a trade group, determines when recessions begin and end. It defines a recession as “a decline in economic activity that lasts more than a few months.”

The committee acknowledged, however, that in this case the depth of the economic downturn so far also played a role in its decision.

For …

Why Uzodinma Must Be On The U.S. Embassy Visa Ban List

Arewa House In Zaria Honours Gov Uzodinma

June 9, 2020 3:56 am

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, will, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, be inducted into the President Muhammadu Buhari Integrity Hall of Fame.

The induction, initiated by Research and Documentation section of Arewa House of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, will hold in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The Arewa House, established in honour of the late Sadauna of Sokoto, who is noted for exhibiting a high level of integrity as a leader, said the induction of Uzodinma is to “rekindle in the consciousness of Nigerians the need to have high sense of integrity, to be transparent and shun corruption in …

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