July 2020

Kanye West to hold first presidential campaign today

Kanye West To Hold First Presidential Campaign Today

July 19, 2020 10:12 am
Kanye West is reportedly holding his first presidential campaign event in South Carolina on Sunday, July 19.

The event will be held at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston and is “for registered guests only.”

According to a statement, all attendees will be asked to sign a COVID-19 liability release form, social distance, and wear a mask.

West will also be holding a pre-rally press event.

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The 43-year-old rapper tweeted to urge his fans to sign up as he is looking to acquire …

My great-grandfather sold slaves - Nigerian journalist Nwaubani reveals family history

How My Great-Granddad Sold Slaves – Adaobi Nwaubani

July 19, 2020 9:22 am

Nigerian journalist and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani has revealed that one of her ancestors sold slaves, in an article published by BBC.

She also reveals that slave trading, despite the abolition in 1807 by the British, continued in Nigeria till the early 1950s.

But she argues that her ancestor, her great grandfather, should not be judged by today’s standards or values…

My great-grandfather, Nwaubani Ogogo Oriaku, was what I prefer to call a businessman, from the Igbo ethnic group of south-eastern Nigeria. He dealt in a number of goods, including tobacco and palm produce. He also sold human beings.…

Obalende residents urge Sanwo-Olu evacuate floating corpse in canal

Obalende Residents Urge Gov To Evacuate Floating Corpse In Canal

July 19, 2020 9:21 am

Concerned residents of Moloney, Obalende and motorists operating at the Obalende Motor Park in Lagos have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to order the evacuation of a corpse floating in the canal nearby.

The residents feared that if officials of ministry of the environment delayed further to evacuate the corpse, it could burst and pollute the water.

Eye witnesses informed PM NEWS that a suspected mentally deranged man fell and died inside the Obalende Canal opposite the P&T Roundabout, Moloney on Friday 17 July.

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The incident, sources said, occurred at …

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

Fahim Saleh: Video Captures PA Purchasing Electric Saw

July 19, 2020 9:20 am

Latest facts have emerged regarding the gruesome murder of Gokada founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fahim Saleh.

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in a report on Saturday said Closed Circuit Television, CCTV showed 21-year-old Tyrese Haspil purchasing an electric saw and some cleaning supplies from a hardware store in New York.

The purchased items were seen at the scene of the incident.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Manhattan prosecutors gave the details in a criminal complaint filed against Haspil, who was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge on Saturday.

Haspil, a former personal assistant to the late Salem, once worked …

FG Announces 100 Percent Increase In Train Fare, Gives Reasons

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

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

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

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

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.…

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu Pleads With APC To Shun Violence

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.

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 …

Thai Protesters Call For Government To Resign

Thai Protesters Call For Government To Resign

July 18, 2020 3:03 pm

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Around 2,500 Thai protesters on Saturday evening demanded the resignation of the government and the dissolution of parliament, defying a coronavirus ban on gatherings in one of the largest street demonstrations since a 2014 military coup.

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People at the student-led rally near Bangkok’s Democracy Monument cited a litany of complaints against the year-old civilian government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former army chief who ousted an elected government six years ago.

a group of people sitting in front of a crowd: A protester holds a sign during a protest demanding the resignation of the government in Bangkok© Reuters/CHALINEE THIRASUPA A protester holds a sign during a protest demanding the …

104 Firemen Put Out Fire At France’s Historic Nantes Cathedral

104 Firemen Put Out Fire At France’s Historic Nantes Cathedral

July 18, 2020 1:37 pm

A fire in the 15-century cathedral in the western French city of Nantes blew out stained glass windows and destroyed the grand organ on Saturday, and officials said they suspected arson.

Prosecutor Pierre Sennes told reporters three fires had been started at the site and authorities were treating the incident as a criminal act. He gave no other details.

Officials said an investigation had been opened.

The fire began in the early morning, engulfing the inside in massive flames, and dozens of firemen brought it under control after several hours. Smoke was still coming out of the Gothic structure later …

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