August 2020

Army Is Doing Good Job Against Terrorists – Katsina Govt

Army Is Doing Good Job Against Terrorists – Katsina Govt

August 8, 2020 5:59 am

The Katsina State Government has stated that normalcy is returning to the state with farmers and others going about their usual duties.

The government attributed the feat to the tireless efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security forces.

In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Ibrahim Katsina, on Friday, the state government said the activities of bandits have been degraded to the barest minimum.

Hundreds of people have been killed in the last year by criminal gangs carrying out robberies and kidnappings in the northwestern state.

Read Also: Katsina Lives Matter: Protest

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Shiites Debunk Rumours Of El Zakzaky’s Death

El-Zakzaky Knows Fate September 29 As Court Fixes Date Judgement

August 8, 2020 5:57 am

The Kaduna State High Court has fixed Tuesday, September 29 for judgement on the motion by Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN.

Zakzaky in his motion prayed the court to dismiss the case against him and his wife by the government.

The IMN leader anchored his plea over the government’s inability to produce evidence against them.

El-Zakzaky’s counsel, Femi Falana in his argument on Friday urged the court to dismiss the charges against his clients because they lacked merit.

Read Also: Shi’ites Demand Immediate Release Of El-Zakzaky, Wife

Arguing that the charges won’t stand before any …

Nigerians React As Aisha Buhari Is Flown Abroad For Neck Pain

Nigerians React As Aisha Buhari Is Flown Abroad For Neck Pain

August 8, 2020 5:56 am

Some Nigerians have reacted to the report that Aisha, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been flown to Dubai for medical treatment.

Aisha reportedly left Nigeria for Dubai, UAE during the Sallah weekend due to persistent neck pain.

It was learnt that the neck pain began after the First Lady returned to Abuja from Lagos, where she paid a condolence visit to Florence Ajimobi, the widow of former Ogun State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi.

Aisha is said to be in stable condition, and presently observing bed rest at an undisclosed hospital.

This development has stirred reactions from Nigerians who criticized …

Open Grazing Remains Banned In Southeast – Umahi To Kanu

Don’t Sack Service Chiefs – Umahi Tells Buhari

August 8, 2020 5:55 am

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to increase funding and logistics to the Nigeria Army, rather than contemplating sacking the Service Chiefs.

The Governor, who stated this during the ground-breaking ceremony of Nigeria Army Reference Hospital, Abakaliki, praised the Army for their gallantry and dedication towards securing the Territory of the Nation.

Read Also: Service Chiefs Sack: Nigerians Will Be Disappointed – AVM Adekunle

He noted that the assignment of the Army was not an easy task and as such, needed the full cooperation of Citizens at all levels to succeed.

According to him:

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Blackface Releases Own Version Of 'African Queen' (Video)

Blackface Releases Own Version Of ‘African Queen’ (Video)

August 8, 2020 4:34 am

It seems like a former member of the now-defunct Plantashun Boiz group, Ahmedu Obiabo, popularly called Blackface, is not going to give up on dragging former label mate 2Baba, over some songs they worked on while together.

“African Queen”, a major hit single, released by 2Baba in 2004, which went on to win the Hypertek Digital boss various awards, is one of the tracks Blackface is laying claims to.

Blackface says he is pained as he never got credited by the label or even the ”Frenemies” singer for writing the song, so he’s gone ahead to release his version of …

US Economy Regains 1.8m Jobs In July

US Economy Regains 1.8m Jobs In July

August 7, 2020 6:23 pm

The US economy regained 1.8 million jobs in July, a solid but unremarkable result that comes as President Donald Trump prepares for a difficult re-election bid, but economists warn challenges to the pandemic recovery are growing.

As COVID-19 cases spiked in several states in recent weeks, new restrictions to contain the virus forced some businesses to shut their doors again, while many have already closed permanently, raising concerns the labor market could take a turn for the worse.

Trump’s economic team has also not been able to narrow the gap with Democratic leaders in Congress over a new emergency spending …

At Least 14 Dead After Indian Jet Skids Off Runway

At Least 14 Dead After Indian Jet Skids Off Runway

August 7, 2020 6:22 pm

At least 14 people were killed and 15 others were seriously injured Friday when an Indian passenger jet skidded off the runway after landing in heavy rain, officials said.

Air India Express said more than 190 passengers and crew were on board the plane, which left from Dubai and landed at Kozhikode airport in the southern state of Kerala.

Television pictures showed part of the fuselage of the jet ripped apart, although there was no sign of any fire.

“I can confirm at least 14 deaths overall. Another 15 passengers have critical injuries. It is still a developing situation,” senior …

10 Million Nigerians To Receive ₦23bn Palliatives – CACOVID

10 Million Nigerians To Receive ₦23bn Palliatives – CACOVID

August 7, 2020 3:49 pm

The Organised Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has commenced distribution exercise.

The palliatives worth ₦23billion targets 10 million Nigerians.

Zouera Youssoufou, the CACOVID Administrator, made this known on Thursday.

President Muhammadu Buhari had in May approved the opening of five COVID-19 Donor Accounts.

In April, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that CACOVID donations had risen to N25.8 billion.

Youssoufou said the palliatives were to mitigate the effect of the coronavirus pandemic.

Read Also: Farouq, Emefiele, CBN Sued Over Buhari Govt Palliatives

She gave the breakdown as 1.6 million households, amounting to 10 million people in 774 local …

Why Nigeria Immigration Service Must Be Probed – Reps Member

Why Nigeria Immigration Service Must Be Probed – Reps Member

August 7, 2020 2:09 pm

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has called on the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, to investigate its personnel in Nigeria’s land borders and airports over alleged bribery.

Akande-Sadipe said allegations of bribery from irregular migrants to leave the country are gaining grounds already and cannot be jettisoned.

Read Also: House Of Reps Probes Immigration Documents Of Chinese In Nigeria

In a statement by her spokesperson, Olamilekan Olusada, the lawmaker stated that reports claim that NIS officials at check points at various Nigerian highways, borders and airports have indirectly legalised irregular migration with their …

Patient Dies Of Bubonic Plague In China, An Entire Village Sealed Off

Patient Dies Of Bubonic Plague In China, An Entire Village Sealed Off

August 7, 2020 1:51 pm

The unnamed patient died of circulatory system failure after contracting the bubonic plague, health authorities have confirmed, although it’s unknown how they caught it

Chinese authorities have sealed off an entire village after one of its residents died of bubonic plague.

The death in Suji Xincun village, Inner Mongolia was reported to authorities in Baotou city on Sunday. Yesterday the patient was confirmed to have been suffering from bubonic plague.

The patient died of circulatory system failure, the Baotou Municipal Health Commission announced in a statement. It’s unclear how they caught the disease.

Read Also: China Sentences Canadian To Death

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Ogbunigwe, Surface To Air Missiles Thrown At Buhari – Adesina

‘There Is Life Beyond 2023’- Nigerians Tell Femi Adesina

August 7, 2020 1:36 pm

Femi Adesina, President Muhamadu Buhari Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has come under attack for describing the RevolutionNow protest, which was held in different parts of Nigeria as child’s play and irritation.

Adesina made the statement on Thursday morning while speaking to Channels on Thursday morning.

According to him, it is funny to call such protests a revolution, adding that a revolution protests by their nature involves huge gatherings not what was seen yesterday.

Read Also: RevolutionNow Protests, Merely Child’s Play – Femi Adesina

His comments have since stirred reactions from Nigerians who castigated him and warned him of …

Edo Election - I Foresee Bloodbath - Primate Ayodele Says

Edo Election: I Foresee Bloodbath – Primate Ayodele Says

August 7, 2020 1:35 pm

The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Ayodele, has predicted bloodbath ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State.

As the day of the gubernatorial election in Edo State gets closer, the tension in the atmosphere keeps on rising.

And Ayodele said God has spoken to him about the forthcoming polls.

He explained that he foresees bloodbath if care is not taken and that politicians should not play with the lives of Nigerians in the election.

Read Also: Political Theatre: Obaseki Storms Edo Assembly

He maintained that what is happening in Edo state is a serious case that …

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