August 2020

New Zealand Economy Slumps By 12.2 %

Virus Free New Zealand World’s Safest Place

August 9, 2020 11:59 am
New Zealand, the Pacific island nation of 5 million people is now the safest place in the world right now.

In a COVID-19 pandemic raging world, New Zealand has successfully kept the disease away from its shores, in the last 100 days.

Although, New Zealanders have returned to normal life, the authorities are concerned that people were now refusing testing, not using the government contact tracing apps, and even ignoring basic hygiene rules.

Read Also: New Zealand Reports No New COVID-19 Case For 9 Consecutive Days

“Achieving 100 days without community transmission is a significant milestone, however, as we …

M-Josh Releases, 'Abacha Loot,' Lambastes Nigerian Leaders

M-Josh Releases, ‘Abacha Loot,'(Video)

August 9, 2020 10:40 am

Afro-Pop Artist Matthew Joshua Chukwubuikem better known as M-Josh has released another sterling single to his upcoming album. 

The Reggae infused single titled ‘Abacha Loot’ adds to his wonderful array of vocal works criticising the Federal Government and the corruption which has completely festered all arms of the Nigerian Government whilst noticeably taking a leaf or two from Fela’s afrobeat resistance songs.

Abacha Loot talks about the famed General Sani Abacha and how he looted Nigeria blind and turned the Federal reserves into a personal account during his sojourn in power from 1998 till his life was cut short in …

Nigeria's Refineries Post ₦406.62 Billion Loss In Two Years

Nigeria’s Refineries Post ₦406.62 Billion Loss In Two Years

August 9, 2020 7:22 am

The four refineries owned by the Federal Government made a total loss of ₦406.62bn in two years, the latest audited financial statements of the plants have shown.

The refineries, which are located in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri, have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day but have continued to operate far below the installed capacity.

The country relies largely on importation for refined petroleum products as its refineries have remained in a state of disrepair for many years despite several reported repairs.

Read Also: 10 Governors Visit Dangote Refinery

The Kaduna refinery recorded a loss of ₦64.34bn …

FG Is Lying About Security In Nigeria – Wike

Gov Wike Reacts To Tinubu’s Edo State Comments

August 9, 2020 7:21 am

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State on Saturday said he was shocked by the comments made by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the political crisis rocking Edo state.

He also said former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole does not have the moral standing to tell Edo people not to vote for Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Governor Wike who is also the Chairman of PDP National Campaign Council for the Edo 2020 Governorship Election said the purported issue of secondary school certificate does not hold water.

Read Also: Avoid Partisan Politics – Gov

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Why I Will Never Link My Phone Line With NIN – Aisha Yusufu

Southern Kaduna Killings: Aisha Yesufu Blasts Atiku Over Attacks

August 9, 2020 7:11 am

Aisha Yesufu, Co-Convener of BringBackOirGirls, BBOG, on Saturday berated Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate over the persistent killings in Southern Kaduna.

Yesufu said rather than staying silent, Atiku and his supporters should come out and speak against the killings in Southern Kaduna.

The activist made the call in response to those calling up former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili over her silence in the face of fresh attacks in the area.

Read Also: Buhari And Hushpuppi Do The Same Work – Aisha Yesufu

In a tweet on her Twitter handle, the activist wrote: “When Dr Oby Ezekwesili

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Oba of Benin invites Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu for peace pact

Obaseki Vs Ize-Iyamu: I Have No Candidate – Oba Of Benin

August 9, 2020 7:10 am

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the II, has appealed to the political parties participating in the Edo state governorship 2020 election to go about their campaigns peacefully.

The royal father made the call when he received a delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on a courtesy visit at his Palace in Benin on Saturday.

The APC delegation, led by Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni, was in Benin for the official flag-off of the party’s campaign for its Edo 2020 Gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

Read Also: Oba Of Ewuare Of Benin Visits Edo Indigenes In Rivers State

The …

2023 Elections: INEC To Review, Introduce New Technologies

Obaaseki Vs Ize-Iyamu: INEC Speaks On Postponing Edo Election

August 9, 2020 6:11 am

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that it will not postpone the date of the Edo State governorship election slated for September 19.

National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye, said the commission will not be disturbed by the threats of violence by political parties and candidates.

Read Also: Ondo Poll: INEC Reacts To Allegations Of Electoral Manipulation

He added that candidates and parties participating in the election have been warned against compromising the electoral process by inviting violence, the Nation reports.

Festus said, “INEC has warned that it will halt the electoral process

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Olusegun Obasanjo Hints On Next Move As Statesman

Kashamu Manoeuvred Law, Could Not Escape Death – Obasanjo

August 9, 2020 6:11 am
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the death of ex-Ogun Senator, Buruji Kashamu.

Obasanjo said despite using politics to maneuver the law to escape justice, Kashamu could not escape death.

Kashamu, prior to his death, was involved in a legal tussle with the federal government over extradition to the United States, US, over alleged drug trafficking.

However, the former Senator died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19.

Reacting to his death, Obasanjo said the life of Kashamu should be a lesson to those still alive.

Read Also: Obasanjo Observes COVID-19 Protocol At Burial, Shuts Church Door

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Reminiscing An Icon - 'Cardinal' Rex Jim Lawson (1935-1971)

Reminiscing An Icon: ‘Cardinal’ Rex Jim Lawson (1935-1971)

August 9, 2020 5:50 am

Among the musicians that dominated the music scene in Nigeria in the 1960s, the late Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson is believed to be the most outstanding. In his time, his contemporaries could not match the touch he added to highlife, a music genre that morphed from the foxtrot and calypso with Ghanaian rhythms known only among the local African aristocracy in the mid-19th century to dance and guitar bands that all classes of the society could relate to. 

Rex Lawson was in his 20s when he became a household name in Nigeria. He was an emotional and philosophical singer who …

FFK Reveals Those Seeking To Trigger 2nd Civil War

US Strangled Puerto Rico’s Growth With Racism – FFK

August 9, 2020 4:37 am

Pedro Albizu Campos was a Puerto Rican attorney and politician, and the leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement. Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, took to his verified Facebook page to explain how the United States manipulated and frustrated his efforts for an independent Puerto Rico on racist grounds.

In his words:

Let me tell you a story about racism. The first actual Afro-Latino valedictorian of Harvard Law School, Pedro Albizu Campos graduated in 1921.

He graduated while simultaneously studying Literature, philosophy, Chemical Engineering, and Military Science. He was fluent in six modern and two classical languages: …

More Than 60 Still Missing, 154 Dead After Beirut Mega-Blast

More Than 60 Still Missing, 154 Dead After Beirut Mega-Blast

August 8, 2020 3:47 pm

More than 60 people are still missing in Beirut, four days after a massive explosion at the port left more than 150 people dead, a health ministry official said Saturday.

“The number of dead is 154, including 25 who have not yet been identified,” the official told AFP. “In addition, we have more than 60 people still missing.”

Read Also: Lebanon Probes Possible External Interference In Beirut Explosion

The health minister said on Friday that at least 120 of the 5,000 people who were injured on Tuesday are in critical condition.

 

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China Says It Opposes ‘Barbarous’ Hong Kong Sanctions By US

China Says It Opposes ‘Barbarous’ Hong Kong Sanctions By US

August 8, 2020 3:46 pm

China’s office in Hong Kong on Saturday denounced Washington’s decision to sanction key officials over sliding freedoms in the business hub, calling the move “barbarous and rude”.

Read Also; China Sent Mysterious Parcels To Americans – US

 

“The ill intentions of US politicians to support people who are anti-China and messing up Hong Kong have been clearly revealed,” Beijing’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong said in a statement.

 

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