July 2020

Ohanaeze Election: Fresh Imeobi Holds In Owerri

South East Govs Direct Ohanaeze To Settle Anyim, Arthur Eze

July 26, 2020 3:09 pm

The South East Governors Forum and Igbo leaders at the weekend directed the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to mediate between the crisis that ensued between the former Senate President, Senator Pius Anyim and Prince Arthur Eze.

Read Also: Nwodo: Erring Igbo Elders Should Be Stoned – Ohanaeze Backs Kanu

The chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, made this known to journalists at the Governor’s Lodge shortly after a teleconference meeting with other governors and leaders of the zone.

According to him “The meeting requested the President of Ohanaeze to meet with Prince

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End SARS: Trade Unions, Opposition Parties Failed Nigerians – Sani

Why Heads Of MDAs Disrespect Legislators – Shehu Sani

July 26, 2020 2:25 pm

A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has outlined some of the reasons some heads of Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies, (MDAs) are disrespecting legislators in Nigeria.

Read Also: Shehu Sani Reacts To Joy Nunieh Slapping Akpabio

Among the reasons he gave today on his Twitter handle, was the legislators’ incessant requests for favours in forms of contract and job slots.

Other reasons, according to Senator Sani are: “Needless summons by committees. Unofficial visits by Committee heads to MDAs. The subservient badge of the legislators.

“The integrity of the committee chair and members.

“Knowledge of the questionable circumstance behind the

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Defection To APC: PDP Asks Court To Sack Dogara From House

Why I Dumped PDP For APC – Yakubu Dogara

July 26, 2020 2:25 pm

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has explained why he left the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a letter of resignation addressed to the Bogoro ‘C’ Ward Chairman of the PDP, Dogara cited failure of governance in his home state, Bauchi, under the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed whom he helped install as a governor in 2019.

Read Also: Yakubu Dogara Didn’t Really Leave APC – Keyamo Reacts

Dogara said that he cannot successfully ask questions about maladministration without being accused of disloyalty if he were to remain in …

APC blasts PDP, Wike for violence in Benin

APC Blasts PDP, Wike For Violence In Benin

July 26, 2020 2:24 pm

The All Progressives Congress has heaped on the PDP, the blame for the fracas that happened in Benin, Edo Capital on Saturday, when Governor Godwin Obaseki launched his re-election campaign.

The APC said the violence represented a glimpse into the “do or die” plot the PDP plans to unleash in the run-up to the September 19 Governorship Election.

In s statement by Deputy publicity secretary, Yekini Nabena, the party said it was disturbed
by the images and reports of the destruction of property and violence meted on hapless victims during Saturday’s campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The statement …

Ondo Guber - Ajayi Romances Mimiko, May Dump PDP For ZLP

Ondo Guber: Ajayi Romances Mimiko, May Dump PDP For ZLP

July 26, 2020 2:21 pm

Indications emerged, yesterday, that the embattled deputy governor of Ondo State, Mr Agboola Ajayi, may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) following his inability to emerge the governorship candidate of the PDP.

Ajayi was said to have met with the former governor of the state and national leader of the ZLP, Dr Olusegun Mimiko. Although details of their meeting were not made public, it was speculated that Ajayi was seeking the endorsement of Mimiko and his supporters to emerge the governorship candidate of the ZLP.

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PDP Begins Plans for 2023, Sets Dates for Congresses

PDP Begins Plans For 2023, Sets Dates For Congresses

July 26, 2020 10:17 am

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun preparations for the 2023 general election, particularly the presidential election, and set dates for the conduct of congresses across the country.

PDP said the congresses were expected to take place in 24 of the 36 states of the federation.

Read Also: Ondo PDP Primaries: 2,111 Delegates Set To Elect Flag Bearer

However, National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, told THISDAY that the party had not decided where the presidential candidate of the party would come from. Ologbondiyan said the party was concentrating on the Edo and Ondo states governorship elections for …

North Korea reports first suspected coronavirus case

North Korea Reports First Suspected Coronavirus Case

July 26, 2020 10:16 am

North Korea declared its first suspected coronavirus case on Sunday, becoming one of the last countries to do so as the number of people infected worldwide passed 16 million.

The isolated, impoverished state had until now insisted it had not detected a single COVID-19 case — even as the pandemic swept the planet, overwhelming health systems and trashing the global economy.

At least 645,000 people around the world have succumbed to the respiratory disease, with North Korean arch-rival the United States the worst-hit country by far.

“The vicious virus could be said to have entered the country,” leader Kim Jong …

Two Shot Dead In Protest-Hit US City Of Kenosha – Police

US Racial Injustice Protests Mount

July 26, 2020 10:16 am

Protesters have taken to the streets of several U.S. cities to bring attention to racial injustice.

Protests in Portland, Oregon, have been going in for two months, since the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Trump administration has sent federal officers to Portland, adding additional fuel to the protests. The demonstrators now are also protesting the federal presence in the city.

In Seattle, police using flash bangs and tear gas arrested 45 people Saturday after demonstrations in support or the protests in Portland turned violent. Police said more than 20 police officers …

Ondo Guber - Prince Olateru-Olagbegi Emerges ADP Candidate

Ondo Guber: Prince Olateru-Olagbegi Emerges ADP Candidate

July 26, 2020 7:47 am

Ahead the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, the Action Democratic Party, (ADP) has elected Prince Martin Kunle Olateru-Olagbegi as the candidate of the party for the election.

Olateru-Olagbegi who was unanimously adopted as the flagbearer of the ADP at a primary election of the party held at its state secretariat, in Akure, Ondo State capital.

Speaking after his adoption, Olateru-Olagbegi who lamented that all previous administration in the state has failed to address the welfare of the people of the state pledged to bring the expected change and development to the state.

Read Also: Atiku Congratulates Jegede On

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Details Of Oba Of Benin’s Meeting With Obaseki, Wike, Emerge

Details Of Oba Of Benin’s Meeting With Obaseki, Wike, Emerge

July 26, 2020 7:46 am

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday said plans were underway to summon the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state.

The Oba made this known when Gov. Godwin Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top-ranking officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council on a visit to his palace in Benin.

Read Also: Gov Obaseki Booed At Oba Of Benin’s Palace

The Oba said God and his ancestors had always answered his prayers, adding that the forthcoming governorship election would not be an exception.

“I

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Gov. Tambuwal Warns INEC Against Rigging Edo Election

Gov. Tambuwal Warns INEC Against Rigging Edo Election

July 26, 2020 7:43 am

Aminu Tambuwal, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and governor of Sokoto State, on Saturday warned against rigging the Edo State September 19 governorship election.

Tambuwal warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to avoid election rigging by conducting a free, fair and credible election in Edo State.

He issued the warning during the official launch of the PDP governorship campaign by the party’s National Campaign Council led by the Rivers Gov. Nyesom Wike in Benin, the Edo State capital, NAN reports.

He said, “I want to call on the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu,

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Victor Osimhen Picks Number 9 Jersey At Napoli

Victor Osimhen Picks Number 9 Jersey At Napoli

July 26, 2020 7:42 am

According to Radio Kiss Kiss (via Tuttomercatoweb) which is supposedly Napoli’s official radio station, Victor Osimhen has already chosen a shirt number to wear ahead of his imminent move to the Italian Serie A club.

The Nigeria international has asked for the number 9 jersey used by former Tottenham Hotspur star Fernando Llorente in the 2019-2020 season.

The Napoli number 9 shirt has also been worn by Gonzalo Higuaín, Gianfranco Zola, Daniel Fonseca, Nicola Amoruso and Simone Verdi in the past.

The report added that Orestis …

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