July 19, 2020

FG Announces 100 Percent Increase In Train Fare, Gives Reasons

July 19, 2020 9:19 am

The Minister of Transport, Chibuike Amaechi has announced a 100% increment in train fare for the Abuja to Kaduna service.

Amaechi, on Saturday told reporters that the fair will double due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Train services are currently shut down as one of the government’s measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Amaechi spoke while inspecting construction works on the Ikapke to Warri rail line.

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Before the COVID-19 lockdown, travellers paid N3,000 for first class express trips, while normal first-class trip was N2,500.

The charge for economy express trip was N1,500 …

APC Reacts As Youths Vandalize Ize-Iyamu’s Billboards, Accuses Obaseki

July 19, 2020 4:23 am

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has strongly condemned the alleged vandalism of its outdoor billboards and campaign posters by the Edo State Government, decrying the move as ‘an egregious escalation of abuse of office and disregard for the law’ by the Obaseki-led government.

In a press conference today in Benin City by the Vice Chairman on Media and Publicity of the APC National Campaign Council, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, the APC alleged that the Edo State Government embarked on the destruction and removal of its billboards at various strategic points in the capital city of Benin …

Nepotism Is The Worst Form Of Corruption In Nigeria – Sanusi

July 19, 2020 4:22 am

Muhammad Sanusi, an erstwhile Emir of Kano, has pointed out some factors fuelling corruption in Nigeria.

Sanusi said Nigeria would continue to witness corruption if incompetent people are allowed to occupy leadership positions.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, who spoke during a webinar tagged, ‘The sustainability of society’, also stated that corruption would continue in Nigeria if there is nepotism in the system.

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Sanusi stated that these factors would continue to hinder Nigeria’s development and affect its progress.

He said, “Morally and religiously speaking, corruption

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Trump Orders Flags To Fly At Half Staff For John Lewis

July 19, 2020 4:22 am

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered flags on all federal buildings to be flown half-staff “as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service” of Rep. John Lewis.

Lewis, a civil rights icon and 17-term congressman from Georgia, died Friday after a battle with stage 4 of pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old.

John Lewis: Good night America

The order instructed military bases, naval ships, embassies, and federal offices around the world to lower their flags for the remainder of the day.

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Earlier, White House …

Juventus In Talks To Sign Arsenal Striker

July 19, 2020 4:21 am

Alexandre Lacazette is the subject of growing transfer speculation – including links with Juventus.

L’Equipe this week named the Turin-based club amongst a host of clubs interested in trying to land the Arsenal striker.

It has now been claimed by Le10 Sport that they have opened talks by getting in touch with both Arsenal and Lacazette’s representatives.

Lacazette is said to be tempted by the prospect of a move but Arsenal are not keen to let him go. And manager Mikel Arteta gave a clear answer on the prospect of Lacazette leaving the club when asked about speculation this week.…

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Governor Akeredolu: I Made Wrong Choice Of Deputy

July 19, 2020 4:21 am

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has admitted he made a wrong choice in his Deputy, Agboola Ajayi, who has now defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Akeredolu stated this while meeting party delegates in Igbekebo in Ese-Odo council area, ahead of the primaries on Monday.

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According to him, “Despite the criticism and attack from various quarters that Ajayi is my cousin, I felt that I had made a choice but a wrong choice.”

The Governor said he was happy that Ajayi showed his true colours, describing his exit from …