July 12, 2020

3 Killed, 74 Injured In Mali Protests

3 Killed, 74 Injured In Mali Protests

July 12, 2020 4:00 pm
The death toll of the two-day violent protests in Mali’s capital Bamako has increased to three.

At least 74 others were injured.

Xinhua, quoting local hospital authorities, also reported significant material damage, especially to the National Assembly, which was looted by protesters.

At least six leaders of the demonstrations were arrested Friday night and Saturday, said the 5 June Movement- Rally of Patriotic Forces (M5-RFP), organiser of the protests.

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In a message published by the Malian presidency Friday night, President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita regretted the violence.

He reaffirmed his “wish to continue …

Two Police Officers, Suspect Killed In Texas Shooting

Two Police Officers, Suspect Killed In Texas Shooting

July 12, 2020 3:59 pm
Two police officers were killed Saturday in the city of McAllen in southern Texas while responding to a domestic disturbance call and the suspect shot himself dead, local authorities said.

The officers were shot by the suspect when approaching the door of a home, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told a press conference.

“The officers never had a chance to suspect deadly assault on them, much less death,” said Rodriguez.

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The suspect shot himself and died as other law enforcement officers arrived on the scene, according to the police chief.…

Pastor Ize-Iyamu Risks Arrest For ₦700m Fraud

Pastor Ize-Iyamu Risks Arrest For ₦700m Fraud

July 12, 2020 3:15 pm

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, risks being arrested on July 14.

Ize-Iyamu may be arrested if he fails to appear before a Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State for allegedly laundering the sum of ₦700m.

EFCC had informed a Federal High Court in Benin City, that Ize-Iyamu and his fellow suspects took possession of about ₦700 million without any contracts.

However, the court had on July 2 adjourned the matter to July 14 due to the absence of Ize-Iyamu, who was said to be indisposed.

The trial …

Ask Her Four Husbands About Her Character’ – Akpabio Reacts To Nunieh

Ask Her 4 Husbands About Her Character – Akpabio Reacts To Nunieh

July 12, 2020 3:14 pm

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has reacted to the allegations made against him by Joy Nunieh, a former Acting Managing Director of Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Nunieh recently made some damning revelations about the Minister and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State on his handling of the Ministry.

Addressing the press after she appeared before Senate adhoc Committee investigating NDDC, Mrs Nunieh recounted her ordeal at the hands of the Minister before she was removed as the NDDC MD.

Read Also: Former NNDC MD, Nunieh Makes Damning Revelations About Akpabio

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Falana Denies Receiving ₦28m From Magu, Threatens Lawsuit

Falana Denies Receiving ₦28m From Magu, Threatens Lawsuit

July 12, 2020 3:13 pm

Femi Falana (SAN) activist lawyer, has refuted reports alleging that he received the sum of 28 Million Naira from suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

Africa Daily News had reported that a report obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, from the Presidential Investigation Committee on the EFCC Federal Government Recovered Assets and Finances from May 2015, to May 2020, had claimed that N28 million payment was traced to one Falana.

It said, “The link to Magu was also established by the payment of N28 million to Falana who is a close …

Lagos To Demolish 100 Distressed Buildings

Lagos To Demolish 100 Distressed Buildings

July 12, 2020 12:02 pm

Dr. Idris Salako, Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, says the state government has earmarked 100 distressed buildings for demolition across the state.

It also said the government would the law on demolition of distressed buildings.

Read Also: One Killed As 3-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

The commissioner made this known during a visit to the site of the three-storey building which collapsed in the early hours of Saturday on Freeman St. Lagos Island.

“When we capture a building as distressed, people need to be moved out immediately, which we have been doing.

“However, when you move

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2020 Worst Year In History -Read What Happened In 536 AD

2020 Worst Year In History? Read What Happened In 536 AD

July 12, 2020 12:01 pm

2020 has already been immortalised. It is a year that nobody will forget. However, when speaking of the worst year recorded in human history there are many to choose from:

The year 1349 saw the Black Death kill half the population of Europe.

In 1520 smallpox ravaged the Americas and killed between 60 and 90 percent of the continents’ original inhabitants.

In 1918 the Spanish Flu led to the deaths of over 50 million people.

The rise of Hitler in 1933 is often claimed to be the turning point in modern history.

However, many scholars, are unanimous in their choice. …

SERAP Drags Govs To Court Over Security Votes, COVID-19 Funds

SERAP Drags Govs To Court Over Security Votes, COVID-19 Funds

July 12, 2020 11:59 am
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged 36 state governors to the Federal High Court, in Abuja over public funds budgeted for security votes, and life pensions for former governors.

SERAP in the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/757/2020 filed last Friday is asking the court to “direct and compel” use the aforementioned funds to build healthcare facilities and to address the impact of COVID-19 on millions of Nigerians.

The organization is also asking the 36 state governors to publish details of spending on COVID-19 in their respective states.

Read Also: Publish Details Of ₦800bn Recovered Loot – SERAP To Buhari

In …

Governor Uzodinma's Penchant For Peddling Falsehood

Governor Uzodinma’s Penchant For Peddling Falsehood

July 12, 2020 10:44 am

Every passing day, Governor Hope Uzodinma keeps coming publicly, to tell blatant falsehood before the good people of Imo state particularly, and the entirety of Ndi Igbo both home and abroad.

With the sort of falsehood that often emanates from Governor Uzodinma and his treacherous but unprofessional media team, one apparently does not need further proof that Governor Uzodinma is nothing short of an imposition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party controlled Supreme Court of Nigeria without the true mandate of the electorate.

Following the above reaffirmation, it is now obvious to all and sundry in Imo state …

20 Killed In Fresh Attack In Two Communities In Kaduna

20 Killed In Fresh Attack In Two Communities In Kaduna

July 12, 2020 9:36 am

Suspected Gunmen on Saturday killed 20 people in Chibuak and Kigudu II communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State in a renewed violent attack.

The Parish Priest of Damakasuwa Outstation, Rev. Fr. Aaron Tanko, who oversees the two communities, confirmed to DAILY POST that, 20 persons were killed while some others were still missing

Also, a resident in the area who claimed he escaped narrowly, said the gunmen entered the two communities in the midnight of Friday, and Thursday while the villagers were fast asleep, killed 20 people, and injured several others while several others are still missing.

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Over 2,000 Stranded Nigerians In US Evacuated

22 Stranded Nigerians Evacuated From Lebanon

July 12, 2020 9:35 am

The Federal government has received 22 stranded Nigerians from Lebanon.

The Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe disclosed this on Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

She said also, on the repatriation flight was Peace Busari, a Nigerian lady put up for sale by her Lebanese boss, Wael Jerro, and Temitope Ariwolo, the lady wrongfully accused of murder in Lebanon.

She noted that among the evacuees were Nine indigenes of Oyo State, among whom were two pregnant women, Four Ondo State indigenes, one Ekiti State indigene. Others are from Ebonyi, Osun, Cross River, Benin, Delta, and …

Why I Forgave Ned For Marrying My Daughter – Regina Daniels’ Dad

Why I Forgave Ned For Marrying My Daughter – Regina Daniels’ Dad

July 12, 2020 9:34 am

Jude Ojeogwu, Father of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has said that he decided to reconcile with her daughter’s billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, following the birth of his grandson.

Regina Daniels recently gave birth to a baby boy, her first child for politician husband, Nwoko.

Barrister Ojegwu had staunchly opposed the marriage of the then 20-year old actress to the business mogul.

At the baby’s naming ceremony, held in Abuja yesterday evening, Ojeogwu told journalists that the birth of the baby made him reconcile with his billionaire son-in-law for the sake of peace, joy, and happiness.

Nwoko and Regina named their …

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