July 9, 2020

EFCC Closes Case Against Ex-NDDC Executive, One Other

EFCC Closes Case Against Ex-NDDC Executive, One Other

July 9, 2020 7:40 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, closed its case against Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former executive director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) and Francis Momoh, director, Building Associates Limited, before Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

This was enclosed in a press statement released by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity.

The defendants, who were charged alongside their respective companies, Don Parker Properties Limited and Building Associates Limited, were arraigned on November 10, 2018 on  45-count-charges, bordering on conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of N3, 645, 000,000 (Three Billion , Six …

U.S. Lawmakers Blast Donald Trump Over WHO

U.S. Lawmakers Blast Donald Trump Over WHO

July 9, 2020 7:39 am

Lawmakers in the United States have condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the country out of the World Health Organisation (WHO) amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“To call Trump’s response to COVID-19 chaotic and incoherent doesn’t do it justice.

“This won’t protect American lives or interests — it leaves Americans sick and America alone,” Senator Robert Menendez, top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, said Wednesday on Twitter.

By withdrawing from the WHO, Trump has further abdicated U.S. global leadership, Congressman Ami Bera, who represents California’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, lamented on Twitter.

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US Cities Move Cautiously On Defunding The Police

179 New York Police Officers File For Retirement In One Week

July 9, 2020 7:38 am

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is grappling with a surge in retirement applications,  after 179 officers filed for retirement in one week between June 29 and Monday.

According to a spokesperson for the NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Sgt. Mary O’Donnell, on Wednesday, represents 411 per cent increase over 35 who filed during the same time period in 2019.

Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday evening, she described the trend as “troubling”.

Read Also: New York Cuts $1Bn From Police Budget Amid Calls For Reform

O’Donnell said the NYPD received 503 retirement applications between May 25 and July 3, representing a …

12 Dead As Cholera Outbreak Hits Camerounian Village

12 Dead As Cholera Outbreak Hits Camerounian Village

July 9, 2020 7:36 am

A cholera outbreak has killed 12 people in the fishing village of Londji in south Cameroon, local health authorities said Wednesday.

Officials also announced 62 confirmed cases out of 83 suspected ones in the village located about 15 km from the country’s seaside resort town of Kribi.

South regional governor Felix Nguele Nguele said a major vaccination campaign to contain the spread of the disease would soon begin in the village.

“We need to act urgently. The situation is disturbing,” Nguele told reporters, adding that fishermen in the village would be relocated as “a precautionary measure.”

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EFCC - Magu Must Be Probed Again – PDP Tells Buhari

EFCC: Magu Must Be Probed Again – PDP Tells Buhari

July 9, 2020 5:01 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the ongoing probe of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

PDP said after reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the investigation of Magu, the suspended acting EFCC Chairman should be prosecuted without delay.

Read Also: EFCC: Osinbajo Clears Air On Receiving ₦4bn From Magu

The party said that Magu’s indictment reinforces its position that the much-hyped war against corruption by the EFCC, under his watch, has been a huge scam by corrupt individuals to cover the plundering of public resources, harass political opponents, intimidate and extort money …

Boko Haram: More Chibok Girls Return Home

Boko Haram: Our Daughters Abandoned, Forgotten By Buhari – Chibok

July 9, 2020 5:00 am
The people of Chibok under the umbrella of Kibaku Area Development Association have accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of abandoning and forgetting its project on the rescue of the remaining 112 abducted Chibok girls since the return of the rescued 82 girls on May 7, 2017.

In a statement sign by its Director Media and Publicity, Dr. Manasseh Allen, the association decried attacks on its communities in Borno, stating that there may be plan to annihilate the Chibok people and the silence of the federal government is worrisome on such occasion.

According to KADA, since the night of the

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The Gang Of Looters Notoriously, Known As APC In Nigeria

APC Opts For Indirect Primary In Ondo, Screens Akeredolu, 5 Others

July 9, 2020 4:16 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has opted for indirect mode of primary election for Ondo State.

The primary for the governorship election is slated for July 20.

The ruling party also began its screening of the 12 aspirants at an undisclosed hotel in Utako, in Abuja on Wednesday.

The Nation reports that the Governor Mai Mala Buni- led Caretaker Committee resolved to stick to the mode of primary earlier adopted by the Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee, NWC.

Read Also: 14 Ondo House Members Sign For Impeachment Of Deputy Gov

The report said that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu-led the pack of …

Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly Is Dead

Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly Is Dead

July 9, 2020 4:16 am

The Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, 61, is dead.

The country’s president, Alassane Ouattara who announced his death via his official Twitter account said he died shortly after attending a cabinet meeting at the presidential palace in Abidjan on Wednesday afternoon.

Read Also: Thousands Of Opposition Supporters Rally In Ivory Coast

He said, “Fellow compatriots, Ivory Coast is mourning.

“ It is with deep pain that I announce to you that Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly has left us.

“I salute the memory of a statesman, a man of great loyalty, dedication, and love for his homeland.”

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Oyedepo’s COVID-19 Healing Claims Very Misleading – Leo Igwe

Oyedepo’s COVID-19 Healing Claims Very Misleading – Leo Igwe

July 9, 2020 4:15 am

Leo Igwe, founder of the Humanist Association of Nigeria (HAN) has ‘knocked’ Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, a.k.a Winners Chapel, over his claim of healing some coronavirus patients through prayer.

Recall that Oyedepo on Sunday disclosed that his church had recorded 114 COVID-19 healings.

He said the above number had publicly testified of being healed from COVID-19. He spoke during his sermon at the church’s headquarters.

Read Also: Living Faith Recorded 114 COVID-19 Healing- Oyedepo To FG

But Mr. Leo Igwe believes that Oyedepo’s claim could do more harm than good by making people to throw caution

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₦4 Billion Bribe From Magu- Osinbajo Speaks

₦4 Billion Bribe From Magu: Osinbajo Speaks

July 9, 2020 4:14 am

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has reacted to reports that former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, gave him ₦4billion.

Reports had claimed that Osinbajo also allegedly gave instructions to Magu to release some of the recovered loots.

Read Also: EFCC: Dino Melaye Mocks Ibrahim Magu Over Suspension

But reacting, a statement issued by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, on Wednesday, described the report as fake news.

He explained that Osinbajo has never been involved in such shady activities.

He said, “Inundated

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