But the deadly coronavirus pandemic upended all aspects of life including
Michelle Obama Opens Democratic Convention As Trump Aims To Spoil Party
August 17, 2020
8:25 pm
August 17, 2020
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Rise By 417 To 49,485
August 17, 2020
7:46 pm
Announcing this Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Lagos recorded 207 new cases; Kaduna, 44; Ondo, 38; Abia, 28; Anambra, 21; Plateau, 20; Bauchi, 13; Oyo and Ebonyi, nine each; Delta and Edo, seven each; Enugu, six; Niger, three; Gombe, two; while Ogun, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Kano recorded one each.
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It said: “Nigeria has so far recorded 49,485 confirmed cases of COVID-19. 36,834 patients
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Belarus Workers Stage Strikes Over Disputed Vote
August 17, 2020
5:29 pm
Workers at factories in Belarus answered opposition calls for fresh strikes on Monday after a historic weekend protest over President Alexander Lukashenko’s disputed re-election brought tens of thousands to the streets.
In footage widely shared on social media, Lukashenko was confronted by workers at the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant (MZKT) who shouted him down with chants of “Leave!” as he tried to give a speech.
A visibly angry Lukashenko walked off the stage, saying: “Thank you, I have said everything. You can shout ‘Leave’.”
Pressure has been building on the ex-Soviet nation’s longtime leader since the August 9 election, which …
COVID-19 Cases In Africa Surpass One Million
August 17, 2020
5:20 pm
Coronavirus has now infected more than one million people in Africa, but hopes that the pandemic may be peaking in some countries are mingled with fears of a second wave.
Nations across the continent have recorded 1,011,495 infections and at least 22,115 deaths, accounting for around five percent of global cases, according to an AFP tally as at 1100 GMT Friday.
Just five countries account for 75% of all cases, says the continent’s health watchdog the Africa Centres for Diseases Control.
Some countries have recently seen declines of around 20 percent in daily cases but it is too early to …
Israel Planning UAE Flights Over Saudi – Netanyahu
August 17, 2020
5:18 pm
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel is working on opening a corridor over Saudi Arabia for flights to the UAE, following last week’s historic deal to normalise ties.
“We are working with maximum energy, and we have already begun to work on opening an air route over Saudi Arabia, which will simply shorten flights between Israel and the UAE,” he said during a visit to Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv.
“I estimate that we will reach an agreement that will genuinely allow direct flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai,” he said. “It is a major revolution.”
In …
Benue Gov, Ortom Exposes Miyetti Allah’s Plot To Attack Him
August 17, 2020
5:09 pm
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday alleged plot against him by Miyetti Allah groups and some members of the opposition in the state.
Ortom alleged that Miyetti Allah groups and their conspirators are plotting a media attack and protest against him due to his stance against open grazing in the state.
The governor, who spoke through his Media Aide, Tever Akase claimed that the plan was to be executed between now and 2022.
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A statement by Akase alleged that the planned protest is aimed …
Aussie Man Mark Rapley Attacks White Shark To Save His Wife
August 17, 2020
2:47 pm
An Australian man Mark Rapley jumped onto a great white shark and punched it to save his wife when it attacked her on Saturday at a beach in Port Macquarie in the Australian state of New South Wales.
The Sydney Morning Herald said that Chantelle Doyle, 35, was attacked by the 2 to 3 metre (6-1/2 ft to 10 ft) shark while surfing at Shelly Beach, and suffered severe lacerations to her right leg.
It quoted Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steven Pearce as saying Doyle’s husband jumped off his surfboard and onto the shark.
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“You Want Brown Envelopes” – el-Rufai Blasts S/Kaduna Leaders
August 17, 2020
11:02 am
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused Southern Kaduna leaders of inciting trouble in the area in order to reap financial benefits.
Mr El-Rufai condemned the leaders of the area during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Sunday Politics.
“I have no time for nonsense. I will not appease criminals. I will not appease idle people who have nothing to do but to raise a spectre of genocide. They do that to get money into their bank accounts and get donations from abroad instead of standing up,” he said.
Recently, a lawmaker representing Zagon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency Amos Magaji accused …
Ghali Na’Abba’s Invitation By DSS Not My Concern – President Buhari
August 17, 2020
10:57 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the invitation of Ghali Na’abba by the Department of State Services (DSS) was not his call.
Ghali Na’abba was invited by the DSS after he granted an interview to Channels Television on Thursday regarding the agenda of the National Consultative Front to bring about a new Nigeria that works for all.
In the interview, Na’abba accused President Muhammadu Buhari of turning Nigeria into a failed state, describing him as an irresponsive and incompetent leader in the history of the country.
He called on all Nigerians of conscience to join NCFront, a pressure group, in …
Ibrahim Babangida Is An Inspirational Leader – David Mark
August 17, 2020
10:56 am
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark on Sunday described former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida as an inspirational leader.
Mark, in a statement issued by his media aide Paul Mumeh, to mark Babangida’s 79th birthday tomorrow, remarked that “his inspirational leadership has stimulated so many Nigerians and others to the zenith of their careers with a perfect class of character and quality.
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“His wealth of experience and leadership dexterity will remain priceless and indeed evergreen to generation of leaders to tap from.
Recalling Babangida’s eight years at …
Breaking: Tribunal Nullifies Diri’s Election As Bayelsa Governor
August 17, 2020
10:51 am
The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal on Monday nullified the last governorship election in Bayelsa State.
Senator Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP), was declared winner of the election after the Supreme Court nullified the election of governor-elect, David Lyon.
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But on Monday, the three-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Sirajo held that the election was unlawful due to the exclusion of Action Democratic Party (ADP) and its candidate, King George from the November 16, 2019 governorship election.
The tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) …
Oil Prices Rise On Back Of China’s Huge Booking For US Crude
August 17, 2020
10:50 am
Oil prices rose on Monday as China’s plans to ship in large volumes of U.S. crude in August and September outweighed concerns over a slowdown in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic and an uptick in supplies.
Brent crude added 30 cents, or 0.7 per cent to $45.10 a barrel by 0410 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 34 cents, or 0.8 per cent to $42.35 a barrel.
Chinese state-owned oil firms have tentatively booked tankers to transport at least 20 million barrels of U.S. crude for August and September, Reuters reported on Friday.
This is as China …
