August 2020

IBB At 80: May Nature Treat Him Same As He Did To Nigeria

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

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 Fall Amid Bleak Outlook Warnings

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 …

You Will Have To Manufacture Your Country – Onochie To Oyedepo

You Will Have To Manufacture Your Country – Onochie To Oyedepo

August 17, 2020 9:34 am

Lauretta Onochie, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the warning by the founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, against the application of the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) in churches.

Oyedepo on Sunday warned that the church is directly connected to God and therefore does not operate under the rules of men.

Under the new CAMA law signed on August 7 by President Buhari, religious bodies (churches and mosques) as well as charity organisations, will be strictly regulated by the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs …

Japanese Economy Shrinks By 27.8 Percent

Japanese Economy Shrinks By 27.8 Percent

August 17, 2020 9:16 am

The Japanese economy contracted at an annualised rate of 27.8 per cent in the second quarter, as the world’s third-largest economy was devastated by the novel coronavirus pandemic, a government report showed on Monday.

The third straight quarterly contraction marked the biggest fall since 1980, when comparable data became available.

The reading was almost in line with the 26.6 per cent contraction forecast by the Japan Centre for Economic Research.

The centre expected the economy to bounce back in the July-to-September period with annualised growth of 13.6 per cent.

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Consumer …

Joe Biden Leads Donald Trump In Latest Poll

Joe Biden Leads Donald Trump In Latest Poll

August 17, 2020 9:14 am

The latest poll by NBC news and Wall Street Journal released on Sunday shows US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump by 9 points.

The poll result came on the eve of the start of the Democratic national convention where Biden is expected to be formally nominated presidential candidate.

Fifty-one per cent of polled voters said that they would vote for Biden over Trump, while only 41 per cent said that they would vote for Trump.

Biden had an 11-point lead in the same poll conducted the month before.

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Babangida A Courageous And Patriotic Statesman – Orji Kalu

August 17, 2020 9:04 am

Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has felicitated with former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on his 79th birthday.

Kalu, in a goodwill message issued on Monday, extolled the virtues of Babangida, describing him as a courageous and patriotic statesman.

While acknowledging Babangida’s noble contributions to nation-building, Kalu prayed to God to strengthen the former president in the service of humanity.

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The former governor of Abia noted that Babangida remains passionate about the unity and growth of the country.

He described him as a charismatic leader, stressing that Babangida’s …

Abinader Sworn In As Dominican Republic President

Abinader Sworn In As Dominican Republic President

August 17, 2020 9:04 am

The Dominican Republic on Sunday sworn in Luis Abinader as the new president ending 16 years of rule by the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD).

The candidate of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) convincingly defeated the PLD candidate, former public works and communications minister Gonzalo Castillo, in the July poll.

The 52-year-old entrepreneur had previously lost a 2016 bid for the presidency and has no previous experience in public office.

He campaigned on promises of modernisation, fighting corruption and crime as well as creating jobs.

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“We are living one of the …

Lyon Shares Surge On Stock Market After Thrashing Man City

Lyon Shares Surge On Stock Market After Thrashing Man City

August 17, 2020 7:57 am

Shares in the French soccer club, Olympique Lyonnais (OL), surged on Monday, following Lyon’s surprise victory over Manchester City in Europe’s top-flight Champions League tournament.

Lyon shares were up 6.9 percent in early session trading.

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Lyon stunned pre-tournament favorite Manchester City with a 3-1 victory on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the Champions League.

 

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I Won’t Take Vaccine, I’m Not Guinea Pig – Bishop Oyedepo

Nigerian Leaders Jealous Of Church’s Prosperity – Oyedepo

August 17, 2020 7:39 am

The founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari government against the application of the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) in churches.

Oyedepo said the church is directly connected to God and does not operate under the rules of men.

Recall that the CAMA was signed into law on August 7 by President Buhari.

Among other things, under the new law, religious bodies (churches and mosques) as well as charity organisations, will be strictly regulated by the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) …

Ikpeazu - The Governor Of The Dirtiest State In Nigeria

Ikpeazu: The Governor Of The Dirtiest State In Nigeria

August 17, 2020 7:30 am

Abia state has recently been ranked as one of the dirtiest states in Nigeria, taking the position from Lagos state. Aba is one of the most commercially vibrant cities in Eastern Nigeria. Residents of the city are renowned for their enterprising spirit and commercial endeavors, making the city one of Nigeria’s foremost commercial hubs. Due to the influx of traders and buyers into the city, Aba is surrounded by numerous markets, among which Ngwa Road Market is prominent. Located in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, the market is popular among residents as the go-to point for buyers …

Alaafin Calls Out FG, Condemns Lekki Shooting

Alaafin Of Oyo Declares Self Head Of Obas, Identifies Traitors

August 17, 2020 6:47 am

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has stated that he is the head of all traditional rulers in the Yoruba region.

The monarch also made a startling revelation about his personal security.

The revered leader disclosed that his aides stay vigilant at all times, and that he is usually notified when a traitor is around.

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Oba Adeyemi spoke at his palace when a historian and publisher of Yoruba Tooto newspaper, Kunle Babarinde, visited.

The Alaafin said: “It is widely acknowledged​ that this palace is very unique in

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