August 2020

Emir Advocates Rights Of Women, Youths, Children In North

Emir Advocates Rights Of Women, Youths, Children In North

August 24, 2020 11:43 am

The Emir of Anka who doubles as the chairman, Zamfara State council of chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad Muhammad has urged policymakers both at the local, states and federal levels to formulate policies that will promote youths development, empowerment and general well-being of young people, so as to reduce insecurity in the country.

The Emir gave the advice during a chat with newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State Sunday.

He further called on the policymakers to come up with policies and programs that will protect the rights of women and children, pointing out that such policies were imperative because of the need …

Nigeria Deserves More At 60 – Gov Fintiri

Gov Fintiri Hails CAN Chairman For Disclosing COVID-19 Status

August 24, 2020 11:37 am

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has commended the state Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Mamza, for publicly declaring his COVID-19 positive status.

Stephen Mamza who is also the Catholic Bishop of Yola announced on Sunday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, thus becoming the first prominent person in Adamawa State to publicly declare his status.

Governor Fintiri while commending Bishop Mamza’s openness said his action would spread the message to the doubting masses, against the backdrop that many people in the state still do not believe in the reality of COVID-19.

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Polaris Bank CEO, Tokunbo Abiru Retires

Polaris Bank CEO, Tokunbo Abiru Retires

August 24, 2020 11:33 am

Tokunbo Abiru has retired as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited, Nigeria.

Abiru announced his retirement that will take effect from August 31, in a farewell message to the staff of the bank.

The former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance explained that having served in the banking industry for nearly three decades, he had resolved to retire to enable him contribute his quota in other areas of the society.

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Polaris Bank also confirmed that Abiru successfully completed his second two-year tenure at the helm …

Christian Genocide: Muslim, Christian Youths Attack UK Lawmakers

Christian Genocide: Muslim, Christian Youths Attack UK Lawmakers

August 24, 2020 8:21 am

The Youth Christian and Muslim Forum of Nigeria (YCMFN) has attacked members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group in the United Kingdom (APPG) over their allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria.

YCMFN described the claim by the parliamentary group as false and misleading.

The forum made up of Christian and Muslim youths, advised the UK parliamentarians to focus on sanctity of all human lives irrespective of religion or ethnic biases.

YCMFN stated this in a statement signed by its National President, Pastor Phillip Attah.

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Recall that a recent report by the …

Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

I’ll Ensure No Cultist Succeeds Me – Gov Udom Emmanuel

August 24, 2020 8:18 am

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his decision that no known cultist will take over from him as the governor of the State in 2023.

The governor, who stated this on Sunday in an open interaction with the people, denied plotting a third term in office through a surrogate.

According to him, “for peace to reign and for Christ to have control, I am not interested in a third term through a surrogate, the only thing you can help is to ensure that no cultist is allowed to emerge Governor of the state.”

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Amnesty Int’l Indicts Nigeria Military On Rights Abuses

2020: 1,500 Nigerians Killed, Kidnapped In 8 Northern States – AI

August 24, 2020 6:52 am

Amnesty International (AI) on Sunday said Nigerian authorities have left rural communities at the mercy of rampaging bandits.

AI said gunmen killed at least 1,126 people, and kidnapped at least 380 in the northern part of the country between January and July.

The body listed the states as Kaduna, Katsina, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba and Zamfara States.

“Many of those interviewed described how security forces often arrive hours after attacks have ended, even when officers have been given information about impending attacks. During one attack in Unguwan Magaji in Kaduna state, security forces arrived at the scene but left …

DSS Vs IPOB: Stop This Madness – FFK Attacks Buhari Govt

DSS Vs IPOB: Stop This Madness – FFK Attacks Buhari Govt

August 24, 2020 6:52 am

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to stop its security operatives from attacking members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Fani-Kayode made the call while condemning the clash between IPOB members and security operatives in Enugu that left some people dead on Sunday.

In a series of tweets, the former Minister warned that the ranks of IPOB would continue to swell if the security continues to attack them.

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According to Fani-Kayode: “I deplore and condemn the slaughter of young IPOB

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'Arrest Him Video': Leave Gambari Alone - Presidency To PDP

‘Arrest Him Video’: Leave Gambari Alone – Presidency To PDP

August 24, 2020 6:47 am

The Presidency has condemned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for twisting the import of a video showing the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari and former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

A presidential source described the PDP action as ”a complete waste of time”.

The PDP had in the last few days addressed several press briefings over the video clip, where the word ‘arrest’ was mentioned and had imputed many interpretations to it.

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However, a Presidency source told State House correspondents that the …

Allow Me Talk – Magu Dares As Salami Panel Recommends His Sack

Allow Me Talk – Magu Dares As Salami Panel Recommends His Sack

August 24, 2020 6:44 am

Ibrahim Magu, the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has warned the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel probing him not to end sittings without hearing from him.

The police officer declared that he still has a lot to say on allegations against him.

Magu’s reaction followed the news that the panel has recommended his sack and prosecution to President Muhammadu Buhari.

He spoke in a statement on Sunday night by his lawyer, Wahab Shittu.

Read Also: Magu Writes Buhari’s Panel, Seeks Clarification On Judicial Commission

Shittu noted that his client is yet to formally present his …

Alleged $9.5m FIFA Grant Embezzlement; AGF To Give Verdict

FIFA Intervenes In Ivorian Election Squabble

August 23, 2020 4:31 pm

FIFA has ordered the cancellation of a general assembly of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) which had been called to vote on replacing the commission handling a presidential election, AFP learned on Sunday.

The vote has turned into a soap opera marred by incessant infighting, attracting international attention because FIF had appeared to be trying to freeze out Didier Drogba as a potential candidate.

A FIF emergency committee ruled the electoral commission was “suspended for serious shortcomings” and scheduled an extraordinary general meeting on August 29 to install another commission.

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Hands Over Power To Sister

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Hands Over Power To Sister

August 23, 2020 3:30 pm

North Korean maximum leader, Kim Jong Un is reportedly in coma and is preparing to hand over power to his sister, British tabloid The Sun reported, quoting a former South Korean diplomat.

The diplomat, an ex-aide to former South Korean president Kim Dae-jung said the isolated state is hiding the truth about their leader’s health.

Speaking with local media, Chang Song-min said: “I assess him to be in a coma, but his life has not ended.”

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He spoke as North Korea reportedly handed over some powers to the dictator’s …

Lawan, Abaribe Trade Words Over Conduct Of 2019 Polls

Closure Of Nigerian Shops In Ghana Xenophobic – Abaribe

August 23, 2020 3:26 pm

Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe has described Ghana’s action against nationals of other countries, particularly targeting Nigerians, as an endorsement of xenophobic attacks.

In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Uchenna Awom, he described it as criminal and very disturbing the closure of shops of Nigerians in Ghana by its authorities.

Ghanaian officials had recently sealed off the shops belonging to Nigerian traders in Accra for allegedly failing to have the one-million-dollar equity stipulated by the Ghana Investment Promotions Council.

Read Also: Ghana: Peter Obi Seeks FG’s Intervention Over Clampdown On Nigerians

Abaribe said: “The authorities in that

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