July 2020

I Never Made 60 Percent Statement – Akpabio Makes U-Turn

I Never Made 60 Percent Statement – Akpabio Makes U-Turn

July 23, 2020 12:13 pm

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has made a u-turn, saying that he never said lawmakers got 60 percent of the contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, who announced the receipt of Akpabio’s response, said the minister claimed to have referred to old contracts awarded by the NDDC which had not been paid for and some of which were part of the constituency projects of the lawmakers.

Gbajabiamila said Akpabio’s response would be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to look at the merits of the minister’s arguments.…

How Nigerian Men Are Killing Their Nurse Wives In The US

How Nigerian Men Are Killing Their Nurse Wives In The US

July 23, 2020 8:49 am

“Yes I have killed the woman that messed up my life; the woman that has destroyed me. I am at Shalom West. My name is David and I am all yours.” Those were David Ochola’s words during his 911 (U.S. Emergency Number) call to authorities after shooting dead his 28 years old wife, Priscilla Ochola, in Hennepin, Minnesota. The 50-years old husband was tired of being “disrespected” by his wife, a Registered Nurse (RN) whom he had brought from Nigeria and sponsored through nursing school only to have her make much more than him in salary – a situation which …

Ghana NHIA Boss Entangled In Sex Scandal

Ghana NHIA Boss Entangled In Sex Scandal

July 23, 2020 8:47 am

A nurse named Doreen Smith has reported a Ghanian NHIA district manager, Mahama Sakara, for sexually assaulting her and she has a secret audio recording to back her claim.

The nurse, who works at the Soma CHPS Compound at the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region has petitioned the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to investigate the district manager, Mahama Sakara, for “sexual assault” and “attempted rape”.

In her account of the events, Miss Doreen Smith alleged Mr. Sankara had come to the CHPS compound at about 9:00am July 8 under the guise of “monitoring” but turned around to make …

Bank Saves Premier League Club From £1m Fraud Heist

Bank Saves Premier League Club From £1m Fraud Heist

July 23, 2020 8:45 am

A Premier League club came close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it was only the intervention of the unnamed club’s bank that stopped the theft.

It was one of several incidents highlighted as evidence that sport needed to improve its cybersecurity.

“The impact of cybercriminals cashing in on this industry is very real,” said the NCSC’s Paul Chichester.

Read Also: Chelsea Eyeing Move For Barca’s Marc-Andre Ter Stegen

A new report from the NCSC says the email address of a Premier League club’s managing director had …

Where is Hushpuppi iminal lawyer Gal Pissetzky clears air

Where Is Hushpuppi? Criminal Lawyer Gal Pissetzky Clears Air

July 23, 2020 7:16 am
Gal Pissetzky, the lawyer to alleged Internet fraudster and Instagram socialite Hushpuppi, has revealed that his client is yet to be released.

Pissetzky’s disclosure came after reports made the rounds on Wednesday night that the socialite had been released as his details on the Bureau of Prisons showed he was no longer in the prison.

However, Pissetzky, in a statement, confirmed that the embattled socialite was only transferred to another prison but not released as widely speculated.

The lawyer also confirmed that he is still representing Hushpuppi.

Read Also: Hushpuppi Is Into Real Estate, Not A Fraudster – Lawyer

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Tenants, lessees to pay 6% stamp duty - Order from FIRS

Tenants, Lessees To Pay 6% Stamp Duty: Order From FIRS

July 23, 2020 7:15 am

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has asked landlords and property agents to charge six per cent Stamp Duty on all tenancy and lease agreements they enter into with all leases and remit same promptly to the Service.

Mr Abdullahi Ahmad, Director, Communications and Liaison Department of the service, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday.

Ahmad said doing so was necessary so that they would not run foul of the Stamp Duty Act.

He said the admonition came following the recent release and wide circulation of a stamp duty clarification guide by FIRS Executive Chairman, Mr Muhammad Nami.

He …

Family gets approval to name baby ‘Lucifer’

Family Gets Approval To Name Baby ‘Lucifer’

July 23, 2020 7:14 am
A family in New Zealand won a battle with the local registrar’s office after they were initially urged against trying to name their 4-month-old son ”Lucifer”.

The name ”Lucifer” is popularly used to refer a devil or satan.

Read Also: Baby Falls From Abuja Hospital’s Top Floor, Dies

Mr Dan Sheldon and his wife Mandy were denied access to registration papers after they mentioned the name.

“We were excited to go and get him registered, but the woman looked at us in utter disgust,” Dan recalled to a UK tabloid.

“She told us he would never be able to get

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Fani-Kayode To Lose Honorary Title In Zamfara

Past Insults: Fani-Kayode To Lose Honorary Title In Zamfara

July 23, 2020 7:14 am

Former aviation minister Chief Femi Fani-Kayode may lose the traditional title ”Sadaukin Shinkafi” conferred on him by Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashe of Zamfara state.

The Emir has gotten a 24-hour ultimatum to withdraw the traditional title following the resignation from two top chiefs.

Fani-Kayode got the title on Monday, July 20 in recognition of his support and contributions to the development of Shinkafi emirate.

Dr Sulaiman Shuaibu Shinkafi who resigned as the Sarkin Shanun Shinkafi and Dr Tijjani Salihu Shinkafi who resigned as ‘Sarkin Marayun Shinkafi’, called on other traditional title holders in Shinkafi emirate to equally resign …

Australia Announces Biggest Budget Deficit Since World War II

Australia Announces Biggest Budget Deficit Since World War II

July 23, 2020 4:47 am

Australia said its budget deficit will be 85.8 billion Australian dollars (AD) ($61.2 billion) in 2019-20 and AD184.5 billion in 2020-21.

This marks the biggest deficit since World War II, due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

“Australia is experiencing a health and economic crisis like nothing we have seen in the last 100 years,’’ Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, said in a press conference giving a special budget update on Thursday.

“The government has acted swiftly and decisively to provide economic support for workers, households and businesses of around AD289 billion or the equivalent of 14.6 percent of GDP,’’ …

Madagascar’s COVID-19 cases spike despite herbal drink

Madagascar’s COVID-19 Cases Spike Despite Herbal Drink

July 23, 2020 4:46 am

Cracks are appearing in Madagascar’s government after its health minister requested international help to cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases.

And this is despite an official campaign to promote a touted fix for the virus, the herbal drink called COVID-ORGANICS.

The government has been distributing the herbal drink that President Andry Rajoelina has proclaimed as a cure for coronavirus and protection against it, despite warnings the brew has not been clinically tested.

Hospital officials in the capital Antananarivo have said they are running out of beds as infections have surged in recent days.

On Wednesday, the country reported 614 …

Ogun Taking Steps To Reopen Worship Centres

Ogun Taking Steps To Reopen Worship Centres

July 23, 2020 4:45 am

The Ogun State Government has said it is putting efforts in top gear towards safe reopening of churches and mosques in the State.

This is as a state government delegation visited churches and mosques in Egba Ijebu and Remo areas of the State to ascertain their level of preparedness.

DAILY POST recalls that churches and mosques were shut down in March to avoid the spread of coronavirus pandemic among congregants.

Read Also: Truck Fleet Manager Commits Suicide At Ogun TRACE Office

The Federal Government has since lifted the restriction on worship centres across the nation after the relaxation of lockdown.…

‘Connect Aba to Lagos' – Nigerians React To FG's $1.9bn Rail Line

Buhari Reacts To Execution Of 5 Aide Workers By Boko Haram

July 23, 2020 4:43 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent murder of five staff of humanitarian agencies in Borno State.

Africa Daily News, New York  reported that the aid workers were kidnapped by Boko Haram Terrorists a month ago.

Buhari in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, sympathised with the families of the five aid workers.

He prayed that God will comfort them for their irreplaceable loss.

The President assured the families that his government will continue to do all it can to ensure that “every remaining vestige of Boko Haram is wiped out completely …

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