August 27, 2020

Putin Signs Law That Allows Him Stay In Power Until 2036

Putin Vows Military Support For Belarus’ Lukashenko

August 27, 2020 5:19 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed military support for embattled Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, while urging a peaceful resolution to unrest and demonstrations that erupted after a disputed election.

EU ambassadors in the capital Minsk on Thursday denounced a crackdown on the opposition in the wake of the presidential poll, in which 65-year-old Lukashenko claimed a landslide reelection with some 80 percent of the vote.

The Belarusian strongman’s relationship with Putin had soured ahead of the August 9 ballot because Minsk refused closer integration with Russia — and even claimed Moscow had sent mercenaries across the border to organise …

Isolated Over Iran, US Vetoes UN Resolution On Foreign Terrorists

Syrian Talks Resume Despite COVID-19 Cases – UN

August 27, 2020 5:17 pm

UN-backed talks on a new constitution for Syria resumed in Geneva on Thursday after Swiss health authorities gave the green light despite four delegates testing positive for Covid-19.

The discussions, aimed at rewriting the war-torn country’s constitution, were put on hold almost as soon as they started on Monday when the test results came through.

UN envoy Geir Pedersen, who is moderating the tentative talks between representatives of President Bashar al-Assad’s government, the opposition and civil society, has voiced hope they could pave the way towards a broader political process.

His office said in a statement that “following additional testing …

Osaka Reverses Course, Will Play WTA Semi-Final

Osaka Reverses Course, Will Play WTA Semi-Final

August 27, 2020 5:13 pm

Japan’s Naomi Osaka reversed her decision to withdraw from the WTA Western & Southern Open semi-finals on Thursday, saying she will now play the match that has been rearranged for Friday.

The two-time Grand Slam champion said in a statement on Wednesday that she had pulled out of her last-four clash with Belgium’s Elise Mertens in protest at the police shooting of black man Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

However, after WTA and ATP chiefs announced a suspension of play at the tournament following anger over Blake’s shooting, Osaka said she has now changed her mind.

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Ganduje Sacks Aide, Yakasai For Demanding Buhari’s Resignation

Blasphemy: I Am Ready To Sign Death Warrant – Ganduje

August 27, 2020 5:13 pm

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday, expressed his readiness to sign the death sentence judgment on an alleged blasphemy by a 22-year-old Aminu Yahaya Sharif by a Judge of Kano Upper Shari’ah Court.

The Judge, Aliyu Kani, said his judgment was based on Section 382 (b) of Kano Shari’ah Penal Code of 2000.

Read Also: UK Kicks Against Death Sentence Over Blasphemy

Ganduje made the statement during a special meeting held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, on Thursday.

He said, “What happened is so important to the state and to the security of the state and the

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Buhari gives Borno youths plaudits for not looting

Obasanjo Missing As Buhari Meets With Past Presidents

August 27, 2020 3:04 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with past presidents in the Council of State’s meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Past president at the ongoing meeting include, ex-Presidents Yakubu Gowon, Ibrahim Babangida, Ernest Shonekan, Abdulsalami Abubakar,and Goodluck Jonathan.

 

Also present is former Chief Justice of the Federation, CJN, Walter Onnoghen and the current CJN, Mahmood Mohammed.

However, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was noticeably absent.

 

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Omozuwa: Police Parade Suspected Killers Of UNIBEN Student

Omozuwa: Police Parade Suspected Killers Of UNIBEN Student

August 27, 2020 3:02 pm

Three months after the brutal rape and murder of Vera Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the University of Benin, the Edo State Police Command on Wednesday paraded six suspects in connection with the crime.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the victim, Vera Omozuwa, a 100-level Microbiology student of UNIBEN, was beaten inside a hall in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ikpoba Hill, Benin City on May 13, where she went to study.

She died on May 31, 18 days after, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

She was 23 years old.

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New Zealand Creates Unit To Target Online Hate Speech

Tarrant New Zealand Mass Killer Sentenced To Life In Jail

August 27, 2020 2:58 pm

Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the New Zealand mass killer, who attacked worshippers at two Christchurch mosques last year, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, the High Court announced on Thursday.

The sentence came after three days of the final hearing of the case.

The 29-year-old Australian gunman killed 51 people and injured 40 others on March 15, 2019.

He was convicted on 51 murder charges, 40 attempted murder charges and one terrorism charge.

A total of 91 victims and family members expressed grief, mental and physical injuries, and anger at the hearing in the High Court in Christchurch starting on Monday.…

No Deal: TikTok USA Rejects Microsoft Offer

TikTok CEO, Mayer Resigns Amid US Pressure

August 27, 2020 2:54 pm

Kevin Mayer, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese-owned video app, TikTok, has resigned from his position amid pressure from the US.

Mayer announced his decision in a letter to employees, saying his decision to leave comes after the “political environment has sharply changed.”

President Donald Trump had announced that he was ready to sign an executive order banning the app.

China, reacting, warned the United States over its demand that TikTok must be sold to a U.S corporation.

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Its Foreign Ministry’s spokesman, Wang Wenbin urged the US to refrain from …

What Happened In Court During Evans' Case On Thursday

What Happened In Court During Evans’ Case On Thursday

August 27, 2020 2:51 pm

Mr Victor Okpara, counsel to alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans), on Thursday said that the police hastily paraded the suspect without obtaining a statement from him.

Okpara made the claim at the resumed trial of Onwuamadike on Thursday before an Ikeja High Court.

Thursday’s proceedings involved two trials – a trial-within-trial for the attempted kidnapping of Chief Vincent Obianodo, the Chairman of the Young Shall Grow Motors, and trial for kidnap of a businessman, Mr. Sylvanus Ahamonu.

In the Obianodo case, Onwuamadike is being tried alongside Joseph …

Breaking: Paul Pogba Hit By Coronavirus

Breaking: Paul Pogba Hit By Coronavirus

August 27, 2020 2:42 pm

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Tottenham Hotspur player, Tanguy Ndombele have tested positive for coronavirus.

French newspaper L’Equipe reported today that Pogba tested positive on Wednesday and will no longer be called to the French national team.

The news is also a big blow also to his Manchester team, preparing to begin the Premier League in two weeks.

Pogba had hoped to stage a big comeback to French coach Didier Deschamps squad, after a year’s absence.

His position has now been taken by the 17 year-old Rennes player Eduardo Camavinga.…

‘Extremely Dangerous’ Hurricane Laura Batters Southern US States

‘Extremely Dangerous’ Hurricane Laura Batters Southern US States

August 27, 2020 11:30 am

Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US state of Louisiana Thursday and the monster category 4 storm prompted warnings of “unsurvivable” ocean surges and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said “extremely dangerous” Laura would bring winds of 150 miles per hour (240 kilometers per hour) and “destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage” to Louisiana and Texas.

“TAKE COVER NOW! Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to the safe room in your shelter,” the NHC said on Twitter.

“Take action now to protect …

South Korean Parliament Closed Over Virus Fears

South Korean Parliament Closed Over Virus Fears

August 27, 2020 11:25 am

South Korea’s parliament was shut down on Thursday and a group of lawmakers were in self-quarantine as the country recorded more than 400 new coronavirus infections.

The country endured one of the worst early outbreaks of Covid-19 outside mainland China before bringing it broadly under control with extensive tracing and testing, but is now battling several clusters mostly linked to Protestant churches.

Thursday’s 441 new cases were mostly in the greater Seoul area and are the latest in a series of near-six-month highs after several weeks with numbers generally in the 30s and 40s.

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