June 2020

Standard Chartered Appoints Husain Head Of Corporate Finance AME

Standard Chartered Appoints Husain Head Of Corporate Finance AME

June 2, 2020 1:26 pm

Standard Chartered has appointed Abbas Husain as the Regional Head of Corporate Finance, Africa and the Middle East (AME).

Abbas has nearly 24 years of banking experience, 17 years of which has been with Standard Chartered.

He has a proven track record in structuring and executing project finance transactions in the power, water, oil and gas, metals and infrastructure sectors.

Abbas’ will also expand his role as Head of Project & Export Finance for Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP) to cover Europe, Africa, Middle East and Pakistan.

He will continue to be based in Dubai.

Read Also: CBN

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Oyo Lawmakers Raise Alarm Insecurity, Killing Of Rural Dwellers

Oyo Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Killing Of Rural Dwellers

June 2, 2020 1:25 pm

Some members of the Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday raised the alarm over the rising cases of insecurity occasioned by killing of innocent citizens in some rural communities and rural areas in the state.

The lawmakers in their submissions noted with dismay the recent rate of killing of innocent citizens in some rural areas in the state.

Those who expressed their fear and raised the alarm over the rising cases of insecurity in the state included, Hon. Kazeem Tunde Isiaka who represents Atiba Constituency, Majority leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi and the Minority

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Yahaya Must Apologise To Kogi People For Deceiving Them – PDP

Yahaya Must Apologise To Kogi People For Deceiving Them – PDP

June 2, 2020 11:22 am

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to apologize to people of the state for misleading them on COVID-19 pandemic.

Recall that the Kogi State government had in May insisted that no resident tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.

The state, however, recorded its index case last week and this led to the declaration of a total lockdown in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of the state be the governor.

Reacting to lockdown, PDP said Bello should apologize for not allowing people of the state to be tested.

Read Also: Governor Yahaya

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George Floyd - Controversy Hits autopsy Results

George Floyd: Controversy Hits Autopsy Results

June 2, 2020 11:22 am

The latest autopsy conducted on slain African-American George Floyd classified his death as a homicide.

It said his heart stopped as police restrained him and compressed his neck, in a widely seen video that has sparked protests across the nation.

“Decedent experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest while being restrained by law enforcement officer(s),” the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a news release.

Cause of death was listed as “cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint and neck compression.”

Under “other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. …

Edo 2020 - Buhari Summons Oshiomhole

Edo 2020: President Buhari Summons Oshiomhole

June 2, 2020 11:21 am

Following interventions by governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari is set to intervene in the political impasse in Edo State as he has summoned Comrade Adams Oshiomhole for a parley.

A member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who confirmed the development to Daily Independent, said Oshiomhole will meet with the president at the Presidential Villa tomorrow (today)

“I’m aware the president has summoned the national chairman and they will meet at the Villa tomorrow (today). I think the issue will be resolved.

There will be primaries but I think it …

Google rejects call for huge Australian media payout

Google Rejects Call For Huge Australian Media Payout

June 2, 2020 8:58 am

Google has rejected demands it pay hundreds of millions of dollars per year in compensation to Australian news media under a government-imposed revenue sharing deal.

The company’s top executive in Australia said Google made barely Aus$10 million (US$6.7 million) per year from news-linked advertising, a fraction of a government watchdog’s estimates for the sector.

In an effort being closely watched around the world, Australia is set to unveil plans to force major internet firms to share advertising revenue they earn from news featured in their services.

The country’s competition regulator, the ACCC, has estimated that Google and Facebook together earn …

George Floyd - Trump Mocked For ‘Hiding’ In White House Bunker

George Floyd: Trump Mocked For ‘Hiding’ In White House Bunker

June 2, 2020 8:57 am

United States President, Donald Trump, is being derided over his brief stay in the White House bunker.

The Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) serves as a shelter and communications center for sitting Presidents and others in case of an emergency.

It is five stories into the ground, has air and food supply, and is sealed off from the aboveground area to stave off terrorist or nuclear attack.

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

The Secret Service had taken Trump to the PEOC as protesters against George Floyd’s death gathered outside the official residence and

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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.

Read Also: Striking

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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.

Read Also: I Revealed Olamide Helped Majek Under Pressure – Manager

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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