July 16, 2020

U.S. Targets All Chinese Communist Party Members For Possible Travel Ban

U.S. Targets All Chinese Communist Members For Travel Ban

July 16, 2020 5:49 pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is considering banning travel to the United States by all members of the Chinese Communist Party and their families, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, a move that would worsen already tense U.S.-China relations.

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Senior officials discussing the matter have begun circulating a draft of a possible presidential order, but deliberations are at an early stage and the issue has not yet been brought to President Donald Trump, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The discussions, first reported by the New …

Brazil hits grim milestone as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

Brazil Hits Grim Milestone As COVID-19 Outbreak Worsens

July 16, 2020 5:47 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil is expected to report more than 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, hitting that grim milestone at an alarming pace as anger grows over President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the outbreak.

Just 27 days have passed since Brazil, which has the world’s second-largest outbreak after the United States, reached a million cases. It has accelerated since then, hitting a plateau of nearly 40,000 confirmed new cases per day in recent weeks, according to government figures.

Despite the rapid spread of the virus, Bolsonaro, a …

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Topics And Results

Top EU Court To Rule On Facebook Data Transfer To The U.S

July 16, 2020 5:46 pm

The European Court of Justice could on Thursday pause the transfer of private data between the European Union and the United States in a case involving Facebook.

According to reports, the court is to rule in a case initiated by Austrian privacy activist Maximilian Schrems.

He complained to Irish authorities that his Facebook data, which were compiled by Facebook Ireland, were transferred to its U.S. branch without his permission.

Schrems argues that because American intelligence agencies can access Facebook users’ private data, EU citizens’ data are not sufficiently protected and that there is no means of appeal for this transfer.…

IGP must investigate attempt to abduct Nunieh – Wike

IGP Must Investigate Attempt To Abduct Nunieh – Wike

July 16, 2020 3:50 pm
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the circumstances that led to over 50 armed policemen storming the Port Harcourt residence of former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joy Nunieh at 4am on Thursday, in a bid to abduct her.
Wike had stormed the house to rescue Nunieh and took her away.
Wike berated those self-styled armed policemen who claimed to be members of the Inspector General Monitoring Unit.
The governor said under a civilised society, the
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DSS Targets ‘Elements’ Threatening Nigeria’s Peace

Bilal Adamu Halilu: DSS Arrests Convener Of “Arewa Lives Matter”

July 16, 2020 2:41 pm

Ahead of its planned peaceful protest on Thursday tagged, “Stop the Killings and Attacks, Arewa Lives Matter“, leader of the northern-based group, Bilal Adamu Halilu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS.

The group had issued a statement notifying the public and the Nigerian Police of their intention to occupy all state houses of Assembly in the 19 northern states and the National Assembly, calling on Government to stop the incessant killings and attacks on Nigerians.

 

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Bilal Adamu Halilu in the early hours of Thursday sent a …

Don’t Play Politics With Vaccines – Gbajabiamila Warns Nigerians

NDDC Has Failed For Two Decades – Gbajabiamila

July 16, 2020 2:08 pm

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has stated that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has failed the region and its people for over two decades.

According to him, the commission failed in spite of the huge funds at its disposal.

Read Also: NDDC: Police Attempted To Abduct, Kill Joy Nunieh – FFK

Speaking during an investigative hearing on the alleged financial mismanagement in the NDDC, Gbajabiamila stated that the people of Niger Delta are yet to benefit from the commission which was established 20 years ago.

He said; “In the over two decades since that promise

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We Don't Want War - Eduano Obani Sings About Referendum

We Don’t Want War: Eduano Obani Sings About Referendum

July 16, 2020 1:53 pm

At a time when many activists are rising up in Nigeria to protest the ills of the Government towards its citizens, a concerned Nigerian has expressed his opinion through his talent.

Popular reggae dancehall maestro, Eduano Obani has released another track titled We Don’t Want War.

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This song talks about the cons and disadvantages of Nigeria going to war once more. He quoted that going to war may cause destruction that would be very difficult to recover from.

The song said in parts, “if we fight once more, I don’t

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IPOB And Ohaneze Will Work Together - Nnamdi Kanu

IPOB And Ohaneze Will Work Together – Nnamdi Kanu

July 16, 2020 10:09 am

The apex Igbo socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu led-IPOB has agreed to work harmoniously towards the interest of the Igbo ethnic group. This was confirmed today by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on his official Facebook page.

The IPOB and Ohanaeze Ndigbo which had been at loggerheads especially in recent times brokered peace at the instance of First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazuluike Amechi.

Read Also: Nwodo: Erring Igbo Elders Should Be Stoned – Ohanaeze Backs Kanu

Chief Amechi who addressed journalists after the peace meeting at the elder statesman’s house …

Guyana - US Announces Visa Sanctions, Calls President To Step Aside

Guyana: US Announces Visa Sanctions, Calls President To Step Aside

July 16, 2020 9:23 am

The United States has announced visa sanctions on members of Guyana’s ruling government.

America also asked President David Granger to “step aside”.

U.S. said this would ensure the country begins its transition four months after the March 2 disputed elections.

Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, made the call on Thursday.

“The Granger government must respect the results of democratic elections and step aside,” he said at a press briefing.

He announced visa restrictions “on individuals responsible for or complicit in undermining democracy in Guyana.”

President Granger and his ‘A Partnership for National Unity coalition’ have refused to accept the findings …

Reps order arrest of NDDC boss, Pondei

Breaking: Reps Order Arrest Of NDDC Boss, Pondei

July 16, 2020 9:23 am

The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to quickly arrest and probe the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Professor Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei, for what it described as ‘contempt of the legislature’.

The House Committee on NDDC, has summoned the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the NDDC to make presentation at the ongoing investigative hearing into the financial recklessness at the Commission.

It was established from the previous sitting that the IMC recklessly spent N81.5bn from the coffers of the Commission from February to May 2020 without due …

Zindzi Mandela’s son reveals she tested positive for COVID-19 before her death

Zindzi Mandela Tested Positive For COVID-19 Before Death

July 16, 2020 9:22 am
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of South Africa’s ex-president, Nelson Mandela, tested positive for coronavirus before she died.

Her son, Zondwa Mandela made this known while speaking with South Africa’s public broadcast station, SABC, on Thursday but didn’t state if it was what caused her death on Monday, July 13.

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He said:” My mother did in fact test positive for COVID-19 on the day of her passing.

”Although, this doesn’t, therefore, mean that she died of COVID-related complications, but simply that she tested positive for it.

”Simply by the virtue

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Police Invasion - Wike Relocates Nunieh To Government House

Police Invasion: Wike Relocates Nunieh To Government House

July 16, 2020 9:07 am

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has moved the former Managing Director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joy Nunieh out of her residence to Government House Port Harcourt.

Officers had stormed the home of the former Interim Chairman of NDDC, Joy Nunieh at 3, Owuru Creek view, off Herbert Macaulay Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt.

Read Also: Wike Is A Man – Nunieh Recounts Her Rescue From Police

Governor Wike’s visit was predicated by the invasion of the residence of Nunieh by officers of the Nigerian police force early Thursday.

The reason for the Governor’s interference is yet unknown, as …

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