June 2020

California says film, TV production can resume June 12

California Says Film, TV Production Can Resume June 12

June 6, 2020 5:02 pm

California will allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12 if conditions permit after months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the governor’s office said Friday.

Film and television productions in the Golden State have been shuttered since mid-March.

The reopening will be subject to approval by local health officers, the California Public Health Office said.

“To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, productions, cast, crew and other industry workers should abide by safety protocols agreed by labor and management, which may be further enhanced by county public health officers,” it said.

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COVID-19 research scandal - Unwanted diversion during pandemic

COVID-19 Research Scandal: Unwanted Diversion During Pandemic

June 6, 2020 3:30 pm

The first research scandal of the coronavirus pandemic has created unnecessary distraction around the politically divisive drug hydroxychloroquine, scientists say, as questions swirl around the tiny health care company at the center of the affair.

On Thursday, most of the authors of major studies that appeared in The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) retracted their work and issued apologies, saying they could no longer vouch for their data after the firm that supplied it — Chicago-based Surgisphere — refused to be audited.

At any other time the matter might have led to hang-wringing within academia, but …

North Africa French troops kill Al-Qaeda's North Africa chief

French Troops Kill Al-Qaeda’s North Africa Chief

June 6, 2020 3:26 pm

France has hailed the killing of the head of Al-Qaeda’s North Africa wing in an operation that dealt a blow to the group behind a string of deadly attacks across the troubled Sahel region.

Abdelmalek Droukdel was killed by French troops on Thursday in northern Mali near the Algerian border, where the group has bases it uses to carry out bombings and abductions of Westerners, Defence Minister Florence Parly said.

Many close associates of the Algerian — who commanded several groups under the banner of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) — were also “neutralised”, she said on Friday, describing …

Our Xountry Is Now Free Of COVID-19 – Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Frank

Our Country Is Now Free Of COVID-19 – Fijian Prime Minister

June 6, 2020 1:18 pm

Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe ‘Frank’ Bainimarama on Friday declared the Pacific Island country coronavirus-free.

Bainimarama in a post on his Twitter page announced that the country has no more active COVID-19 cases.

His tweet read: “Fiji has just cleared the last of our active COVID-19 patients and even with our testing numbers climbing by the day. It’s now been 45 days since we recorded our last case. With no deaths, our recovery rate is 100 per cent.

“Answered prayers, hard work, and affirmation of science!,” Bainimarama tweeted.

Fiji, with a population of more than 900,000 had recorded a total of

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Petrol Subsidy Removal, Price Control Excite Atiku

Petrol Subsidy Removal, Price Control Excite Atiku

June 6, 2020 1:16 pm
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the stoppage of subsidy and price-control for petrol as a right move by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In his verified Twitter handle on Friday, he said the government’s decision to remove subsidy was a vindication of his long term position for which he was vilified.

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“Federal government finally withdraws from the fuel subsidy and price-fixing bazaar that had been rife with corruption and stalling investments.

“This is something patriots have been calling for and for which I was demonised.

“The stoppage of subsidy and

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President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

Malians Demand President’s Resignation

June 6, 2020 1:13 pm
Malians, on Friday staged a protest in Bamako to demand the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

Thousands of citizens are asking him to go over his handling of Mali crises.

The President was re-elected in 2018 for a second five-year term.

Read Also: Malians Hold Elections Amidst Safety, Virus Concerns

Keita has been struggling with security crisis Mali’s northern region, coronavirus outbreak and political tensions from the disputed legislative elections in March.

Political groups and human rights activists organised the demonstration backed by influential Muslim cleric Mahmoud Dicko.

“I’m here today to tell President IBK (initials of Keita’s

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I Better Forget Existence Of Buhari Govt For My Sanity – Soyinka

Soyinka Demands Action Against Lopsided Appointments In Buhari’s Govt

June 6, 2020 11:59 am

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has called for those responsible for alleged lopsided appointments in President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to be punished.

Wole Soyinka made the demand during an interview on PlusTv Africa on Thursday.

The renowned writer, reacting to an open letter written by retired colonel Umar Dangiwa, over skewed appointments in Buhari’s regime, said: “Umar hit the nail hard and got to the point factually without self-interest. I was appalled when I saw the letter and I said to myself why should I be surprised that such atrocities have been going on.

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George Floyd’s Protests - Members Of Entire Police Unit Resign After Suspension

Floyd Protests: Members Of Entire Police Unit Resign After Suspension

June 6, 2020 11:53 am

All 57-member emergency response team of the second-largest city in the U.S. State of New York, Buffalo, have resigned from the police after two members of the unit were suspended.

The officers of the Buffalo Police Department quit their jobs after two of their members were handed the punishment for pushing a 75-year-old activist, Martin Gugino to the ground during the George Floyd protests.

According to the Independent UK, their resignations were confirmed by the police union and two law enforcement agents that spoke to The Buffalo News.

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

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MIchael Jordan Donates $100m To Racial Equality Groups

Michael Jordan Donates $100m To Racial Equality Groups

June 6, 2020 10:04 am

Basketball legend Michael Jordan said Friday he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice.

The donation comes amid a wave of protests across the United States.

MJ said in a statement his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years to different organisations in a bid to stamp out “ingrained racism.”

The pledge is believed to be the largest financial contribution to non-profit groups ever made by a figure from the sports world.

“It’s 2020 and our family now includes anyone who aspires to our way of life,” a joint

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Ghana Vows To Support Blacks Worldwide At Memorial For George Floyd

Ghana Vows To Support Blacks Worldwide At Memorial For George Floyd

June 6, 2020 10:03 am
The government of Ghana vowed Friday to support blacks all over the world to break from the oppression of racism.

The vow was made at a memorial organized in honour of the slain African-American, George Floyd.

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the ceremony held at the historic W.E.B Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture.

“We would like to use this occasion to draw attention to the injustice that continues to be meted out to our brothers and sisters all over the world,” the minister for Tourism Arts and Culture Barbara Oteng-Gyasi said.

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Yoruba Group Writes Pompeo - U.S. Should Leave Adesina Of AfDB Alone

Yoruba Group Writes Pompeo: U.S. Should Leave Adesina Of AfDB Alone

June 6, 2020 10:02 am

A Yoruba group has called on the United States Government not to oppose the second term election of the President of Africa Development Bank, (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.

In a letter directed to the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, the Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, declared that opposing Adesina’s second term ambition is tantamount to opposing the general interests of the African people.

The letter was signed by the group’s founder and Vice-president, Otunba Ayodeji Osibogun and five other leaders of the organisation.

They are Senator Tokunbo Ogunbanjo, Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr. …

NCC Boss, Danbatta Hails NITDA’s 20 Years Achievements

Why Buhari Reappointed Danbatta NCC Boss: Pantami

June 6, 2020 8:50 am

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved reappointment of Prof. Umar Danbatta as Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC).

Pantami said the President’s decision was to consolidate the gains made in the telecommunications sector in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy of the country.

Read Also: President Buhari Under Fire Over Police Reorganisation

He said Danbatta’s reappointment was also based on his recommendation in line with the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.

Pantami made the disclosure in a statement signed by Mrs Uwa Suleiman, spokesperson for …

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