June 2020

Prosecutors close probe into Swedish PM murder, suspect dead

Prosecutors Close Probe Into Swedish PM Murder, Suspect Dead

June 10, 2020 4:31 pm

Swedish prosecutors said Wednesday they had closed their investigation into the 1986 murder of prime minister Olof Palme as their main suspect, a Swede known for his opposition to Palme’s leftwing policies, was now dead.

Palme was killed on February 28, 1986, after leaving a Stockholm cinema with his wife Lisbet to walk home, having dismissed his bodyguards for the evening.

An unidentified attacker shot Palme in the back and fled, leaving the 59-year-old dying in a pool of blood on the sidewalk.

More than 10,000 people have been questioned over the years, and 134 people have confessed to the …

Brazil resumes publishing virus toll, criticizes WHO

Brazil Resumes Publishing Virus Toll, Criticises WHO

June 10, 2020 4:20 pm

Brazil’s government resumed publishing the country’s total death toll from the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, after facing accusations of trying to hide the magnitude of its raging health crisis.

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s government had stopped publishing the total number of deaths from the new coronavirus Friday, saying it was adopting a new methodology and would only report the number of deaths recorded in the past 24 hours in its daily bulletin.

That drew accusations of foul play from a long list of high-profile critics, as well as a ruling from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Monday that the …

Arthur Eze and humiliation of Best Aluminium

Arthur Eze And The Humiliation Of Best Aluminium

June 10, 2020 2:56 pm

In my life sojourn, I have learnt that no empire lasts forever, and no kingdom has ruled for eternity.
For this present generation, any man who gives them little crumb is a sinless messiah, who can do whatever he likes without being questioned.

Instead of building industries and employing our people, what Prince Arthur Eze has been able to attract is a new Zone of the NPF just to intimidate the communities Ukpo is in land dispute with.

You can’t be called Ozoigbondu, when you are actually tormenting the surrounding communities with your wealth.
Our people says that anyone who …

Obaseki Attends ‘5 Minutes’ Screening At APC Secretariat

Obaseki Attends ‘5 Minutes’ Screening At APC Secretariat

June 10, 2020 2:31 pm

Governor Godwin Obaseki attended the screening of the aspirants for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Edo.

The screening of the six aspirants for the ruling party began on Wednesday afternoon at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.

According to reports, Governor Godwin Obaseki arrived at about 1:10 and left after five minutes.

However, the chairman of the screening committee, Prof. Jonathan Ayuba, said it was only to verify all the documents provided by the aspirants and make recommendations to the party based on its findings.

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

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Don’t Contest, Support Igbos To Produce Next President – Ohanaeze To Atiku

Don’t Contest, Support Igbos To Produce Next President – OYC To Atiku

June 10, 2020 2:30 pm

The apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Wednesday urged Atiku Abubakar, former Presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party, PDP, not to contest in 2023.

Ohanaeze’s Deputy Publicity Secretary, Chuks Ibegbu in a chat with Newsmen said Atiku should support Igbos in producing Nigeria’s next president, rather than contesting again.

Ibegbu was reacting to remarks by Atiku’s son, Abubakar Adamu that the former Vice President would run for Presidency again in 2023 after previously failed attempts.

Adamu, who is the Adamawa State Commissioner for Works and Energy had said: “In 2023, my father will be aspiring to the number …

Neymar Sued Over Anti-Gay Comment

Neymar Sued Over Anti-Gay Comment

June 10, 2020 1:29 pm

A gay rights activist in Brazil has filed a criminal complaint against Neymar after the Paris Saint Germain superstar called his mother’s boyfriend an anti-gay slur in comments leaked to the media.

The Sao Paulo prosecutor’s office confirmed to AFP it had received the complaint, which it must now examine to decide whether to open a case against the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star.

Neymar’s communications team declined to comment on the complaint.

The case was brought by activist Agripino Magalhaes, who said on Instagram he planned to press charges against Neymar and his friends for “criminal homophobia, hate speech …

IMSU VC’s Tenure - NANS Warns Mischief Markers

IMSU VC’s Tenure: NANS Warns Mischief Markers

June 10, 2020 1:28 pm

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Imo State Chapter has warned mischief markers to desist from propagating the news of abdication of the Imo State University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mrs Adaobi Obasi, from office. This is sequel to a rumour that has gone viral on social media to that effect. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Comr Dulison Osinachi, the director, action, and Mobilization of NANS Zone B.

Read Also: Uzodimma To Reposition Imo State University

According to him, the illicit activities of these rumour mongers who want to indirectly take the place of the Governor in …

Uche Secondus In Close Door Meeting With PDP Senators

Uche Secondus In Close Door Meeting With PDP Senators

June 10, 2020 1:28 pm

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus is currently in a closed-door meeting with PDP Senators.

Secondus arrived at about 3 pm at the Senate wing of the National Assembly with other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

Read Also: Plot To Remove Secondus As PDP Chair Thickens

It wasn’t known immediately what was topical in Wednesday’s meeting, but an aide to one of the party stalwarts told Africa Daily News that they might discuss Edo State primary election and issues that bother on the recent congresses of the party.

Details …

South Korea Reports Explosion In COVID-19 Cases

Rescue Of S’Korean In Nigeria: Protecting Lives Is First Duty – Moon

June 10, 2020 12:13 pm

South Korea President, Moon Jae-in, on Wednesday declared that the people must be government’s top priority.

He said this in a message of appreciation to the governments of Nigeria, Gabon, and France.

This followed the successful rescue of a South Korean man kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Gabon in early May.

The man in his 50s was freed in southern Nigeria.

He and other crew members were held hostage by pirates during attacks on two Senegal-flagged fishing vessels.

The citizen and five nationals of Senegal and Indonesia were released in good health after 37 days of captivity.…

COVID-19 Rules- CAN Cautions Churches, Members

COVID-19 Rules: CAN Cautions Churches, Members

June 10, 2020 12:09 pm

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has enjoined Christian faithful to use the reopening of places of worship in the state to exhibit good conduct by strictly observing all the protocols including the washing of hands, social distancing, wearing of face masks and other rules associated with the curbing of the spread of COVID-19.

The state chairman of CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, in a statement made in Kaduna, on Wednesday, said, CAN Kaduna state wishes to appreciate the state Governor and the State Standing Committee on COVID-19 for allowing places of worship to reopen from Sunday …

Shehu Sani Suggests Ways Of Defeating Supporters Of Kanu’s IPOB

Shehu Sani Suggests Ways Of Defeating Supporters Of Kanu’s IPOB

June 10, 2020 11:13 am

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has asked the federal government to treat all Nigerians with fairness irrespective of tribe.

Shehu Sani was speaking on the backdrop of calls by a foremost separatist group, IPOB, demanding a split of the country.

He advised that Igbos be treated with fairness and justice to defeat IPOB.

IPOB led by Nnamdi Kanu has been at the forefront to actualise the sovereign state of Biafra, thereby breaking up Nigeria.

A few days ago, the Presidency accused Kanu and his group of trying to destroy Nigeria before the international community.

And Kanu boasted that …

Internet Celebrity, Hushpuppi Reportedly Arrested In Dubai

Internet Celebrity, Hushpuppi Reportedly Arrested In Dubai

June 10, 2020 11:12 am

Dubai-based flamboyant Nigerian Ray Hushpuppi has been reportedly arrested in Dubai by International Police (Interpol) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged fraud.

According to unconfirmed reports, the Social Media celebrity was allegedly arrested alongside his colleagues Mr Woodbery on the grounds of being fraud suspects.

They were allegedly involved in fraud and money laundering of over $100million which was supposed to be given to Native Americans during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Read Also: U.S. Jails Nigerian Emmanuel Odiah For 54 Months Over $600K Fraud

One report said the arrest was in connection with a scam over ventilators.

P.M.News has …

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