September 6, 2020

Disney’s All-Asian ‘Mulan’ Makes Historic Small-Screen Debut (1)

Disney’s All-Asian ‘Mulan’ Makes Historic Small-Screen Debut

September 6, 2020 3:01 pm

Disney’s live-action “Mulan” featuring an all-Asian cast finally premieres Friday, launching on streaming service Disney+ in a bold small-screen gamble that analysts say could change Hollywood forever.

The lavish $200 million film about a legendary female Chinese warrior was due to hit movie theaters in March, but became an early victim of the coronavirus pandemic, with multiple release date delays.

Last month, still uncertain over when or if movie-going families would feel safe to return, Disney rocked the industry, and its own cast, by announcing “Mulan” would skip theaters and premiere in living rooms instead.

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‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Returned To Country Of Own Accord – Kagame (1)

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Returned To Country Of Own Accord – Kagame

September 6, 2020 3:01 pm

Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Sunday that the polarising hero of the “Hotel Rwanda” film had returned home of his own accord, where he was arrested, denying his family’s claims he was kidnapped abroad.

Paul Rusesabagina, who became the most famous Rwandan in the world after the Hollywood blockbuster, had been living in exile until he surfaced in Kigali last week under arrest and accused of financing rebels.

His family argued he had been kidnapped and forced to return to the country where his image is more complex than in the famed movie, where he is credited with saving the …

Mali Soldiers Open Talks On Power Handover (1)

Mali Soldiers Open Talks On Power Handover

September 6, 2020 3:01 pm

Mali’s military junta began talks with opposition groups on Saturday on its promise to hand power back to civilians, after mounting pressure from neighbouring countries in the weeks since it overthrew the nation’s leader. 

The West African country has long been plagued by instability, a simmering jihadist revolt, ethnic violence and endemic corruption, prompting a clique of rebel soldiers to detain president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita last month.

They pledged to step down after a transition period, but the putsch has prompted Mali’s neighbours and former colonial ruler France to demand a swift transfer of power to civilian rule, with fears …

P&ID - UK court verdict, victory for Magu – Lawyer, Shittu (1)

P&ID: UK Court Verdict, Victory For Magu – Lawyer, Shittu

September 6, 2020 2:00 pm

Wahab Shittu, the lawyer to Ibrahim Magu, suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the decision of the English Court on a suit against Nigeria confirmed that the agency did a thorough job.

The court has granted the federal government’s request to contest a $9.6billion fine in favour of Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID).

President Muhammadu Buhari administration wants the judgement regarding a controversial Gas Supply and Processing Agreement (GSPA) reversed.

Read Also: FG Places $200m Bank Guarantee With UK Court In P&ID Row

In a statement on Sunday, Shittu said the landmark outcome was …

Mali’s ill-equipped army in spotlight after coup (1)

Mali’s Ill-Equipped Army In Spotlight After Coup

September 6, 2020 1:55 pm

Mali’s army, which staged last month’s coup in the war-torn nation, is taking on a role in politics despite being hamstrung by a crippling lack of resources.

The August 18 putsch came after months of protests against ousted leader Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and sent shockwaves across a region beset by jihadist attacks and grinding poverty.

The country’s neighbours, and its ally and former colonial ruler France, called for a swift transfer of power over fears of even more instability as Mali grapples with an Islamist insurgency, ethnic violence and economic malaise.

Its fourth coup in 60 years as an independent …

ASUU berates FG over new fuel pump price, electricity tariff (1)

ASUU Berates FG Over New Fuel Pump Price, Electricity Tariff

September 6, 2020 1:47 pm

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has flayed the Federal Government over the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol as well as the electricity tariff.

The Akure zone of ASUU, which frowned over the development after its zonal meeting at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, also condemned the proposed plans to re-open schools.

According to the Union during a press briefing over the weekend, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has not been forthcoming over the anti-masses policies of the federal government.

Read Also: ASUU: Our Public Universities Are

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Buhari Appoints Sulaiman Ibrahim As New NAPTIP DG

Kebbi State Is Our Focal Point To Produce Rice Locally – Buhari

September 6, 2020 1:46 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari revealed on Sunday that Kebbi State is the focal point of Nigeria’s policy to produce rice locally.

The president made this revelation while lamenting the Kebbi flood which took a number of lives and destroyed several farm produce.

Buhari said he is saddened by the event and described it as a major setback to the effort of the country in boosting local rice production.

Read Also: Buhari Approves Phase III Of National Response On COVID-19

The president grieved with farmers who were affected by the flood, saying the disaster could not have come at a worse …

2023 - Don’t Remind Nigerians Of Biafra – Gov Ishaku To S -East (1)

2023: Don’t Remind Nigerians Of Biafra – Gov Ishaku To S/East

September 6, 2020 12:30 pm
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has backed the Igbo people of the South-East geopolitical zone to produce Nigeria’s next President.

Governor Ishaku noted that there is no need to stop zoning at this critical time since it had been applied in the past, saying it would be like changing the rules of the game midway.

He said the zoning arrangement must be sustained, calling on the stakeholders to workout a formula that would keep Nigeria in one piece.

Read Also: Taraba Governorship: A.Court Upholds Re-Election Of Ishaku

“We must not do anything that would undermine our existence as one

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'Buhari Is Encouraging Secession' – Ayo Adebanjo

APC Is Looting More Than Abacha – Adebanjo

September 6, 2020 12:29 pm
Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is keen on holding on to power.

He said the Nigerian constitution gave the President excess authority, adding that Buhari doesn’t want a review because his powers will reduce.

The Afenifere chieftain said this in an interview with The Sun.

Speaking on the controversial Water Resources Bill, Adebanjo noted that it was part of the problems caused by the constitution.

The bill proposes that the federal government control all water sources and river banks.

States governments, groups and prominent Nigerians have declared their opposition to the proposal.

Adebanjo, while giving

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Bayelsa West - Ex-Gov Dickson emerges PDP candidate

Bayelsa West: Ex-Gov Dickson Emerges PDP Candidate

September 6, 2020 12:29 pm
Seriake Dickson, former Bayelsa Governor, has emerged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District by-election.

The poll has been slated for October 31.

PDP Returning Officer, Nicholas Obhiseh, declared him winner on Saturday.

Dickson was the only aspirant.

The primary election was held at Sagbama, party headquarters of the Bayelsa West Senatorial District.

“I hereby declare Seriake Dickson winner of this special primary election for the Bayelsa West Senatorial District,” Obhiseh said.

Read Also: Bayelsa Is Safe In Diri’s Hand – Dickson

The exercise had 338 delegates, with 347 acreditedfrom. 334 valid votes were recorded.

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How Gov Obiano's Fight With Arthur Eze Will Wreck Anambra

How Gov Obiano’s Fight With Arthur Eze Will Wreck Anambra

September 6, 2020 10:25 am

Recently, Anambra State has been thrust into the spotlight, owing to the recent series of spats between Governor Willie Obiano and Chief Arthur Eze, in what looks like a battle for supremacy between the flamboyant governor and the businessman.

This is reminiscent of the supremacy battles between Sir Emeka Offor and Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju sometime in 1999 which strangulated the process of governance in the state and possibly caused some distraction to Mbadinuju who could not find his footing in the course of these battles, lost out as he failed to land a second term in office.

However, the present …

Edo Will Not Give Any Land To Herdsmen For Grazing – Obaseki

I’ll Bury Oshiomhole – Gov Obaseki Spits Fire

September 6, 2020 7:54 am
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has declared that he will bury his predecessor and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole politically if he (Obaseki) emerges winner of the September 19 governorship election.
 

The Governor said this on Saturday during the closing moments of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaigns in Oredo local government.

According to the Governor, who was once Oshiomhole’s ally, the forthcoming poll is about contesting with Oshiomhole.

Read Also: Obaseki’s Certificates: Edo PDP Threatens Oshiomhole

He accused the former Governor of disrespecting the people of Benin kingdom.

“As a sitting

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