June 2020

Edo 2020 -Obaseki Picks PDP Membership Card Today

Edo 2020: Obaseki Picks PDP Membership Card Today

June 18, 2020 10:07 am

Barring any last minute changes, Governor Godwin Obaseki will today formally announce his mem­bership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a few days after resigning from his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). ­

A member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) told our correspondent that the governor would reg­ister his membership at his Ward 4 in Oredo LGA of the state after finalising talks with PDP leaders at the national and state levels.

Obaseki, on Wednesday, met with the leadership of the PDP, led by its national chair­man, Prince Uche Secondus, in Abuja, as well as other gov­ernors …

Planes Wedged Together After Collision At Aberdeen Airport

Planes Wedged Together After Collision At Aberdeen Airport

June 18, 2020 10:05 am

An investigation has been launched after a collision between two planes on the tarmac at Aberdeen International Airport.

The nose of one of the aircraft ended up wedged under the engine of the other on Tuesday evening, lifting it off the ground.

No passengers were on board the Loganair jet, which was struck by the former Flybe plane.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been informed.

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No-one was injured in the incident.

Loganair said in a statement: “A Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet, parked with no passengers or crew members

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Obaseki In Meeting With Secondus, Wike, Tambuwal, Others

Obaseki In Meeting With Secondus, Wike, Tambuwal, Others

June 18, 2020 9:09 am

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is currently meeting with Prince Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.

According to a credible source who is a member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), others in attendance are Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state , Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto as well as other governors of the party.

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He said the meeting is taking place at Governor Wike’s residence.

 

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Herdsmen - You Have To Defend Yourselves, Ohanaeze Tells Igbo

Herdsmen: You Have To Defend Yourselves, Ohanaeze Tells Ndigbo

June 18, 2020 9:09 am

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned the menace of herdsmen in the southeast, especially with the recent killing of a 65-year-old farmer, Uzoemena Iriaka, in his farm in Umuekpu, Agwa, Oguta Council Area of Imo State.

The farmer was allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, therefore, called on Igbo to defend themselves as the killing was becoming rampant.

Ohanaeze lamented that Ndigbo has been pushed to the wall by the rogue herdsmen who kill the people virtually daily in their homeland. “We have been pushed to the wall. We have no other option than to rise …

Zamfara FRSC Officials Return ₦2.5m To Accident Victim

Lightening Kills Three Ogun FRSC Officials

June 18, 2020 9:08 am

Lethal lightening that trailed the Wednesday early morning drizzling has struck the Itele – Ijebu Command Post of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) along Ijebu – Ode – Ore expressway, killing three officials and throwing others to the ground.

The incident occurred around 10am at the Corps Command Post located at the Old toll gate corridor of the expressway, throwing the Ogun State sector Command of the FRSC into a hushed mourning.

The Nation learnt the lightening struck just as the FRSC officials were about observing their routine morning parade within the precinct of the office.

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Nigeria’s Revenue Slumps, 3 Tiers Of Government Share N547.3 Billion

Nigeria’s Revenue Slumps, 3 Tiers Of Government Share ₦547.3 Billion

June 18, 2020 7:29 am

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday shared ₦547.309 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of May.

It was the lowest amount shared this year, reflecting the downside effect of COVID-19 pandemic.

In January the three tiers shared ₦716billion.

It was ₦647billion in February, ₦780 billion in March and N606billion in April.

Out of the N547.3 billion available for May, the Federal Government received N219.799 billon, States N152.436 billion and Local Government Councils N114.095 billion.

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Oil producing states received …

Players Take A Knee As English Premier League Restarts

Players Take A Knee As English Premier League Restarts

June 18, 2020 7:27 am
Players of Aston Villa and Sheffield United took a knee at kick-off in support of the “Black Lives Matter” movement as the 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) season restarted on Wednesday.

They were joined by the match referee, Michael Oliver, as well as the other officials.

The league returned after a 100-day hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To support the worldwide protests against racism, the players’ names on the back of their shirts were replaced with the words “Black Lives Matter”.

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A moment of silence followed after the …

South Africa Set To Prosecute Matodzi, 7 Others For Biggest Bank Robbery

South Africa Set To Prosecute Matodzi, 7 Others For Biggest Bank Robbery

June 18, 2020 7:27 am

South African authorities would dock today eight people suspected of illegally siphoning 2.3 billion rand ($133.87 million) from small lender VBS Mutual Bank.

The bank collapsed in 2018 because of the corruption scandal.

According to an online medium, amabhungane.org, the eight suspects were arrested in a coordinated multi-province search and seizure operation by the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)

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Those arrested include the bank’s former chairperson, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, chief executive, Andile Ramavhunga, treasurer, Phophi Mukhodobwane, and chief financial officer, Philip Truter.

Heavily compromised outsiders were also arrested.

VBS Mutual Board

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Davido To Lead Abuja #EndSARS Protest Tomorrow

‘Breakup’ – Davido Unfollows Chioma, Everyone Else On Instagram

June 18, 2020 5:59 am

Popular sensational singer, Davido on Wednesday caused drama on social media after he unfollowed his fiancee, Chioma Rowland and everyone on Instagram.

The father of three who used to follow about 5,000 people on Instagram now follows no one.

The singer’s action has stirred reactions on social media from Nigerians especially at a time when there are rumours that his relationship with Chioma seems to have crashed.

This development is coming after reports emerged on social media that Davido and Chioma broke up due to domestic abuse, adding that the singer also sustained a leg injury in a recent clash

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Oshiomhole breaks silence on suspension, reveals what he’ll do

Oshiomhole Breaks Silence On Suspension, Reveals What He’ll Do

June 18, 2020 5:58 am
The embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has said that he accepts the Appeal Court ruling that upheld his suspension.

Oshiomhole, speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Wednesday, said he would speak with his lawyers to decide what next to do.

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“In our democracy, the court is an independent arm of government. When they hand out government, it is not for you to pick and choose whether to obey or not.

“I accept their judgment in good faith. I am a

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UN Elects 4 New Security Council Members, Africa’s Seat Inconclusive

UN Elects 4 New Security Council Members, Africa’s Seat Inconclusive

June 18, 2020 5:57 am
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has elected four new nonpermanent members into the Security Council.

The two-year term begins on January 1, 2021.

On Wednesday, India and Mexico clinched the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean seats.

Ireland and Norway won a seat each for the “Western European and others” group, beating Canada, the third contestant.

However, the election into the vacant African seat was inconclusive, NAN reports.

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Neither of the two contestants, Kenya and Djibouti, secured the required two-third majority votes of 128 to clinch the coveted

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Trump Begged China For Help To Win Re-Election – John Bolton

Trump Begged China For Help To Win Re-Election – John Bolton

June 18, 2020 5:57 am
Former US national security advisor, John Bolton, has claimed that President Donald Trump pleaded with China’s leader Xi Jinping for help to win re-election in 2020.

Bolton, Donald Trump’s former aide, made the claim in the excerpts of his explosive new book published Wednesday.

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Bolton said that the US President met with Chinese President, Xi at a summit last June and “stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China’s economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he’d win.”

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