July 25, 2020

Pentagon Calls Out Russia For Testing Anti-Satellite Weapon

July 25, 2020 4:19 pm

U.S. Space Command has accused Russia of testing an anti-satellite weapon in space last week, when an orbiting Russian military satellite released an object that headed in the direction of another Russian satellite.

An artist’s conception of satellites in Earth’s Orbit.

This marks the second time in three years that Russia has tested new technologies that could lead to so-called “killer satellites.”

“U.S. Space Command has evidence that Russia conducted a non-destructive test of a space-based anti-satellite weapon,” according to a statement issued Thursday. “On 15 July, Russia injected a new object into orbit from Cosmos 2543, currently Satellite Catalog …

Egypt-Gaza Crossing Opens For First Time In Months

Man Kills His 3 Kids By Throwing Them In Front Of Speeding Train

July 25, 2020 4:01 pm

A man has killed his three little children, by placing them in front of a speeding train.

The tragedy happened Friday south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo, security sources said.

The 50-year-old Egyptian, a driver, threw the children on the tracks of the train in the southern province of Malawi and fled, they added.

The children aged, four, six and 8 years, were killed on the spot and their bodies transferred to a hospital morgue.

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The train was on a journey from the southern city of …

3 Killed, Child Injured After Plane Crashes Into Home

July 25, 2020 4:01 pm

Three persons died, while a child was injured after a small plane crashed into a residential building in the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia.

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According to the police, the roof of the apartment building in the town of Wesel caught fire after the microlight plane crashed into it.

Witnesses told local media that the aircraft had collided with a hot-air balloon shortly before the crash.

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It’s A Lie: I Didn’t Order NBC To Suspend BBNaija – Lai Mohammed

July 25, 2020 4:00 pm

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said he never ordered the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to halt the transmission of the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show.

It was reported that Mohammed ordered the NBC to stop the show to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The report has generated sharp criticism on social media over the minister’s alleged comment.

But, Mohammed, in a statement by his media aide, Segun Adeyemi, said that there was no memo to that effect and that the general public should ignore such reports.

Read Also: Journalist, Family Detained For Criticising Lai

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#ArrestBuhari: Imam Of Peace Shuts Twitter Over Boko Haram Release

July 25, 2020 1:44 pm

Popular Iranian-born Australia-based Islamic cleric, Mohammad Tawhidi a.k.a Imam of Peace is seeking the arrest of Nigerian Ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, over the continuous killing of Nigerians in the Northern part of the country and the Boko Haram menace.

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The hashtag, ‘ArrestBuhari’, is currently trending on twitter, after Tawhidi called out Buhari for releasing thousands of Boko Haram Terrorists because they “repented”.

He wrote:

“He shouldn’t resign. He should be arrested and dragged into the back of a police van and locked up. This corrupt person freed

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U.S. Stock Market In The Middle Of Another Tech Bubble

July 25, 2020 1:23 pm

Elon Musk’s been in the headlines for the last few days. The brilliant founder of Tesla and SpaceX has just overtaken Warren Buffett in the ranking of the richest men on the planet. The incredible success of Tesla on the stock market for almost a year is not unrelated to this.

This phenomenon goes far beyond Elon Musk and Tesla.

All the founders of Tech companies are seeing their fortunes explode at the moment. Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos is now at the head of a fortune that exceeds 180 billion dollars.
On July 20, 2020, alone, Jeff Bezos saw …

Barcelona Legend Xavi Contracts Coronavirus

July 25, 2020 1:22 pm

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that he tested positive for coronavirus and will be in self-isolation.

Xavi, who now manages Qatar Stars League football club ”Al Sadd” will miss his side’s return to competitive action against Al Khor tonight.

In a post on Instagram, Xavi wrote: “A few days ago, following the @qsl protocol, I tested positive in the last COVID19 test.

“Fortunately, I’m feeling ok, but I will be isolated until I am given the all-clear. When the health services allow it, I will be very eager to return to my daily routine and to work.”

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Twitter, Facebook Delete Accounts Of Bolsonaro’s Supporters

July 25, 2020 1:21 pm

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc, in compliance with a court order, took down the accounts of several high-profile supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court ordered the removal of 16 Twitter accounts and 12 Facebook accounts on Friday.

The decision was tied to an ongoing probe into the alleged dissemination of disinformation by supporters of the right-wing Bolsonaro.

Read Also: Twitter Removes Two Bolsonaro Tweets Questioning Virus

Among the purposes of the “fake news” investigation, as it is known in Brazil, is to discover if misinformation and threats against Supreme Court officials are

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Yakubu Dogara Didn’t Really Leave APC – Keyamo Reacts

July 25, 2020 1:21 pm

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has reacted to the defection of Yakubu Dogara, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives back to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Keyamo said Dogara never left the APC when he was in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Dogara had on Friday defected from the PDP to APC.

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His defection was disclosed by the acting Chairman of APC, Mai Mala Buni after they met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.

Reacting, Keyamo in a tweet wrote: “Welcome back

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Fuel, Power Tariff Hike: Nigerian Govs To Meet Buhari

SA, SSA: Nigerian Governors Wasting Money In Office

July 25, 2020 10:09 am

A Special Adviser is a political appointee who assists a government minister. They add a political dimension to the advice and assistance available to Ministers while reinforcing the political impartiality of the permanent Civil Service by distinguishing their source of political advice and support.

While a senior Special Assistant is appointed to provide special assistance to the administration staff in their everyday activities, perform and execute special assistance duties as assigned in various projects, provide special assistance to the top management of an organization in implementing policy decisions, handle and manage various special assignments as directed by the top management.…

Fani-Kayode At 60: I’ve Been Subjected To Greatest Humiliation

Fani-Kayode Hails Buhari, Jonathan Over Peace Moves In Mali

July 25, 2020 8:36 am

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan after both leaders met in Mali to engage in further consultations towards finding a political solution to the crisis in the West African nation.

Africa Daily News recalls that Buhari and Jonathan met in Bamako, Mali on Thursday where they will confer with ECOWAS heads led by President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger Republic.

Jonathan had on Tuesday briefed Buhari after his initial trip to Mali.

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He visited the State House, Abuja, …

700 Ex-military Officers Amputated, Dismissed Over Boko Haram

Boko Haram: Terrorists Asked To Release Bodies Of 5 Aid Workers

July 25, 2020 8:35 am

The international NGO community in Nigeria has demanded for the release of the remains of the five aid workers executed by terrorists in Borno State to their families and calls for the unconditional and immediate release of other two aid workers whose whereabouts remain unknown.

A statement by Moshood Raimi, Senior Information Management Officer, Nigeria INGO Forum and made available to DAILY POST on Friday, said, since the beginning of 2019, eight aid workers were executed following their abduction, while the whereabouts of two others remain unknown.

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Tinubu Pardon: Atiku Slams Clemency For Serious Offenders

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July 25, 2020

Pentagon Calls Out Russia For Testing Anti-Satellite Weapon

Man Kills His 3 Kids By Throwing Them In Front Of Speeding Train

3 Killed, Child Injured After Plane Crashes Into Home

It’s A Lie: I Didn’t Order NBC To Suspend BBNaija – Lai Mohammed

#ArrestBuhari: Imam Of Peace Shuts Twitter Over Boko Haram Release

U.S. Stock Market In The Middle Of Another Tech Bubble

Barcelona Legend Xavi Contracts Coronavirus

Twitter, Facebook Delete Accounts Of Bolsonaro’s Supporters

Yakubu Dogara Didn’t Really Leave APC – Keyamo Reacts

SA, SSA: Nigerian Governors Wasting Money In Office

Fani-Kayode Hails Buhari, Jonathan Over Peace Moves In Mali

Boko Haram: Terrorists Asked To Release Bodies Of 5 Aid Workers

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