July 2020

Hope Uzodinma, And His Numerous Lies On Imo People

Hope Uzodinma, And His Numerous Lies On Imo People

July 9, 2020 5:21 pm

In recent times, it has come to light that the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has been feeding the state indigenes and media with lies about the completion of some utilitarian projects in the state.

 

Let There Be Light And Water, Were There Light And Water?

Firstly, Governor Hope Uzodinma announced in January that he had completed the uphill task of creating a portable public water supply system for Owerri Indigenes.

He quoted: “Imo State government is pleased to announce that the Imo State Water and Sewage Corporation has restored public water supply to some parts of …

Lawmakers To Grill Pentagon On Use Of Military To Respond To Black Lives Matter

Lawmakers To Grill Pentagon On Use Of Military To Respond To BLM

July 9, 2020 4:53 pm

 The Pentagon’s top two leaders are set to face pointed questions from lawmakers today in their first public testimony about the use of the military to respond to protests and other recent controversies involving the American military. 

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley will speak before the House Armed Services Committee as part of a hearing on the use of the military in law enforcement.

The two Pentagon leaders will likely face questions about President Donald Trump’s administration’s use of National Guard troops to …

Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Florida

Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Florida

July 9, 2020 2:51 pm

That’s how long Walt Disney World has closed its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, Disney will welcome guests back to its flagship theme park in Orlando, Florida, and reopen a cornerstone of its business.

The Disney resort plans to begin a phased reopening on Saturday for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks, followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15.

Although Disney is implementing several measures to reopen safely, the reopening of a dense theme park roughly the size of San Francisco comes with risks, questions and criticisms as cases are spiking in Florida.

Even …

Some Countries Have Purchased Excess Vaccines – WHO

WHO To Begin Study On Origin Of COVID-19

July 9, 2020 12:23 pm
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said its experts will travel to China to work together with their Chinese counterparts to prepare scientific plans for identifying the zoonotic source of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

WHO, in a statement posted on its website, said the experts would develop the scope and Term of Reference (TOR) for a WHO-led international mission.

Read Also: COVID-19 Has Killed More People In Africa Than Ebola – WHO

“Identifying the origin of emerging viral disease has proven complex in past epidemics in different countries.

“A well-planned series of scientific researches will advance the understanding of animal reservoirs

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Arrest And Prosecute Kukah Now - Arewa Youths

Magu Was The Worst EFCC Chairman – Arewa Youths

July 9, 2020 12:22 pm

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has described the era of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu as the worst.

AYCF President-General, Yerima Shettima said Magu strived on propaganda.

Speaking with Africa Daily News, New York, Shettima also lamented that EFCC under Magu witch-hunted those perceived to be opposition of the government.

Read Also: Magu Could Return As Acting EFCC Chairman – Falana

According to Shettima: “Yes, we have seen it to be a case of selective justice, there are so many drama going on and to an exten that Magu is

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Akpabio Absent As Senate Opens Investigation Into ₦40bn NDDC Scam

Akpabio Absent As Senate Opens Investigation Into ₦40bn NDDC Scam

July 9, 2020 12:19 pm

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio was absent as the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Investigation of the alleged financial recklessness in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) commenced investigation on Tuesday.

The Committee which was constituted by the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan was necessitated by petitions that the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the NDDC spent ₦40 billion in three months.

Read Also: Senate Passes Sexual Harassment Bill To Protect Female Students

Addressing the top management of NDDC and top officials of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, the Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee, …

NASS Will Push For Implementation Of Protesters’ Demands – Lawan

₦80bn Fraud: Lawan Blows Hot As Senate Begins Probe

July 9, 2020 12:19 pm

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, says allegations of misappropriation of funds levelled against the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) were unacceptable.

He said this on Thursday while declaring open an investigative public hearing on the alleged financial recklessness.

Lawal said mismanagement of public funds to the tune of ₦80 billion prompted the upper chamber to probe the commission.

He underscored the need for the prudent application of public funds by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government (MDAs).

Lawan stated that the era when public resources are expended anyhow is long gone.

Read Also: 774,000 Jobs:

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COVID-19 has killed more people in Africa than Ebola – WHO

COVID-19 Has Killed More People In Africa Than Ebola – WHO

July 9, 2020 11:18 am
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said COVID-19 has killed more people in Africa than Ebola.

The number of people who died of coronavirus in Africa in less than five months, have surpassed the 11,308 deaths caused by Ebola between 2014 and 2016.

WHO’s Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, on Wednesday confirmed that COVID-19 cases in Africa had surpassed 500,000, even as a total of 11,959 persons died of the virus within five months.

Read Also: COVID-19: ASUU Accused Of Blocking Universities From Reopening

“Cases have become more than double in 22 countries in the region over the

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New NIMC Card Fraud Exposed In Lagos

Exposed! New NIMC Card Fraud In Lagos

July 9, 2020 10:43 am

After more than 5 years of issuing unique identities to Nigerians through the National Identity Number (NIN) registration, over 150 million Nigerians are still without any form of identification.

This is because a lot of people have been complaining about the difficulties they encounter in getting enrolled for their NIMC card.

About a week ago, some officials masquerading as NIMC (National Identity Management Center) besieged Ilasmaja Area  asking people to register for their NIN Identification Cards parading their services as a faster and more reliable method.

Read Also: Nearly 100m Nigerians Have No Identity – NIMC

Some people who showed …

Ibrahim Magu And His Gold-Plated, Billion Dollar Sins

Ibrahim Magu And His Gold-Plated, Billion Dollar Sins

July 9, 2020 10:22 am

The “arrest” of Ibrahim Magu, acting EFCC chairman has been long coming. Magu’s fall – even though delayed – preceded him. He walked on molten magma. He had chalked up lots of professional liabilities before he became the EFCC czar.

In August 2008, when Farida Waziri was the commission’s chairman, Magu was alleged to be in the possession of some sensitive documents which were not supposed to be at his disposal. These documents were allegedly discovered at his residence. He was redeployed to the police after days of detention, and was suspended from the force afterwards.

Also, in December …

NIN Can Be Used To Identify Criminal Herdsmen – Ganduje To FG

Ganduje Dollar Video Played On Edo’s Biggest Roundabout Billboard

July 9, 2020 7:52 am

A scandalous video published showing Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje pocketing vast wads of American dollars in what was said to be bribe payments from public works contractors, has been put on repeat on the biggest screen in the biggest roundabout in Edo State.

In the video released by the Editor-In-Chief of Daily Nigerian, Jaafar Jaafar, in 2018, the Governor was shown collecting bribes in dollars and stuffing the wads of money in his white “Agbada” also known as “babariga” cloth.

Nigerians React to Ganduje's Third Video Allegedly Receiving ...

The video shows the Governor darting his eyes, perhaps towards the door every now and then to ensure nobody …

Nigerians React Angrily, State Consequences Of Postponed WAEC

Nigerians React Angrily, State Consequences Of Postponed WAEC

July 9, 2020 7:40 am

The Nigerian government has stirred reactions following the suspension of school reopening for graduating classes.

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari also announced that 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, has been postponed indefinitely for Nigerian students.

Adamu stressed that it is more preferable for the students to lose an academic year than to be exposed to dangers amid coronavirus pandemic.

The new development has been met with criticism and diverse reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Some have expressed worries …

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