September 21, 2020

Belarus Opposition Leader Meets EU To Urge Sanctions

Belarus Opposition Leader Meets EU To Urge Sanctions

September 21, 2020 6:04 pm

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya on Monday urged the EU to show courage and step up its support for her movement, as the bloc’s internal squabbles about sanctions rolled on.

The former Soviet republic has been convulsed by unprecedented demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko since he was returned to power in a disputed August 9 election and launched a brutal crackdown.

Tikhanovskaya met EU foreign ministers in Brussels and urged them to sanction Lukashenko but, despite repeated statements condemning the veteran strongman and warning of measures, after 44 days the bloc has yet to act.

“Sanctions are very important in …

President Trump Blames His Lawyer, Giuliani For Impeachment

Trump Vows To Block Any TikTok Deal Allowing Chinese Control

September 21, 2020 6:02 pm

President Donald Trump on Monday threw into doubt a deal to restructure ownership of the popular video app TikTok, vowing to block any deal that allows its Chinese parent firm to retain any control.

The comments raised fresh concerns over a weekend deal that appeared to avert a US-ordered ban of TikTok, which the Trump administration has called a national security risk.

The deal would make Silicon Valley giant Oracle the data partner for TikTok with retail giant Walmart also taking a stake in a new entity to be called TikTok Global.

But details of the plan remained unclear, amid …

Vice President Osinbajo becomes grandpa

Vice President Osinbajo Becomes A Grandpa

September 21, 2020 3:15 pm
Damilola, first daughter of Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, and her husband Oluseun are now the proud parents of a baby boy.

The couple got married in March 2018, in the presence of their family and friends, in a wedding that took place at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja.

Announcing the good news on Instagram, the latest grandpa said: “All glory to God, I am now a grand-dad!

Read Also: VP Osinbajo To Meet With Facebook Vice President Today

My daughter, Oludamilola & her husband Oluseun became parents to a wonderful baby boy this morning!”

His wife Dolapo also …

Gumi Didn’t Interact With Bandits Rightly – Gov Masari

Gov Masari Pays ₦70.99bn Pension, Gratuities To Retirees

September 21, 2020 3:15 pm

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has paid over ₦70.99 billion pension and gratuities to retirees.

This was confirmed by the State Head of Service, Alhaji Idris Tune, on Monday.

Tune told members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) Katsina Chapter, on Monday, that more than ₦29.62 billion of the amount was paid to retirees under the state government.

He added that those who retired from local government service and Local Government Education Authorities collected over N41.37 billion within the period spanning 2015 and 2020.

Read Also: NGOs Are Banned From IDP Camps – Gov Masari

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I Am Pained By Death Of My Elder Sister – Fayose

I Am Pained By Death Of My Elder Sister – Fayose

September 21, 2020 3:14 pm

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on Monday said he is pained by the death of his immediate elder sister.

Fayose’s elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji died on Monday after a brief illness.

The former governor broke the news of her death on his twitter handle.

Read Also: Fayose Remains PDP’s Voice In S/West – Olafeso

He said the entire family was pained by her departure at such a time as this.

Fayose, however, said he and others were consoled by the god-fearing life she lived.

‘On behalf my family, I announce the death of my immediate elder sister,

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US Announces ‘UN’ Sanctions On Iran, Venezuela’s Maduro

US Announces ‘UN’ Sanctions On Iran, Venezuela’s Maduro

September 21, 2020 2:48 pm

The United States said Monday it was imposing sanctions on Iran’s defense ministry and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro under a UN authority which is widely contested.

“For nearly two years corrupt officials in Tehran have worked with the illegitimate regime in Venezuela to flout the UN arms embargo,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters.

“Our actions today are a warning that should be heard worldwide.”

Pompeo said that President Donald Trump has issued an executive order “that is a new and powerful tool to enforce the UN arms embargo.”

Read Also; US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies

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Obaseki leads Edo PDP in triumphant procession in Benin

Obaseki Leads Edo PDP In Triumphant Procession In Benin

September 21, 2020 12:43 pm

Hundreds of members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State on Monday held a triumphant procession rally to celebrate the party’s victory at last Saturday’s governorship election.

Leading the procession were the party’s candidate at the election and the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the party’s national vice chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih and other leaders of the party in the state.

The procession which took off at the Government House in GRA, went through Reservation Road, through Sapele road, to the city centre (Ring Road) and Airport road.

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First FIFA stadium in Nigeria, foundation laid in Kebbi

First FIFA Stadium In Nigeria, Foundation Laid In Kebbi

September 21, 2020 12:42 pm

Governor Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu of Kebbi on Monday, laid the foundation of Nigeria’s first FIFA mini-stadium in Birnin Kebbi.

The facility will initially have 267 seats and can be expanded to accommodate 6,000 fans.

It is being constructed through the FIFA/NFF Goal Project.

Contract for the stadium construction, expected to be completed in six months, was awarded to ARON Nig. Ltd at the cost of $1.19 million.

The foundation for the project located on Kalgo Road in Birnin Kebbi. was laid by the governor, supported by executive members of Nigeri Football Federation (NFF).

Read Also: Kebbi State Is Our Focal Point

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Nigerians Believe Govs Are Corrupt, Thieves – Gov el-Rufai

Nigerians Believe Govs Are Corrupt, Thieves – Gov el-Rufai

September 21, 2020 12:41 pm

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has said most people see Governors as thieves, corrupt and ineffective.

The Governor said this in response to questions on why he believes being a governor is the worst job in Nigeria.

He made the claims when he appeared on Channel Television’s Sunrise Daily programme.

Read Also: Peace Will Soon Return To Southern Kaduna – el-Rufai

El-Rufai said that despite the recession people still expect progress to happen “overnight”.

‘Governors are the most suspected elected officials,” El-Rufai said.

‘Everyone thinks Governors are just thieves and we are wasting state resources, we are not doing

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Edo Poll - How The Fulani Cabal Failed Tinubu, Oshiomhole

Edo Poll: How The Fulani Cabal Failed Tinubu, Oshiomhole

September 21, 2020 11:44 am

On Saturday the people of Edo came out en masse to elect their choice leader for the next four years. The election, which was recorded to be one of the most peaceful elections in the state against the forecast of violence and intimidation as predicted by election observers had the incumbent Governor and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Godwin Obaseki defeating All Progressives Congress’ (APC) Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his main contender, and 12 candidates of other political parties.

This event demonstrated how in just six months, the political careers of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his Comrade, Adams Oshiomhole …

Lagos Printing Corporation gets new retail outlet

Lagos Printing Corporation Gets New Retail Outlet

September 21, 2020 8:46 am

The Lagos State Printing Corporation has expanded the reach of its services with the establishment of an annex office at the Old Secretariat, Ikeja, in pursuance of the Corporation’s strategies to increase patronage for its printing services.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who commissioned the Retail Outlet located at the Old Secretariat, Ikeja, recently commended the foresight of the leadership of the Corporation.

He described the initiative as very symbolic, stressing that the new retail outlet would not only help to expand the marketing and corporate brand of the corporation, it would also make the services of the …

Yiaga Africa Affirms INEC Result

Yiaga Africa Affirms INEC Result

September 21, 2020 8:45 am

Yiaga Africa has urged al the political parties, their candidates and all those who participated in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, to have confidence the result announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The group said this on Sunday  evening at the post election press briefing, after the declaration of candidate of the PDP, Governor Godwin Obaseki, as winner of the election by INEC.

Read Also: Senator Okorocha Bares His Mind On The Edo State Elections

A statement endorsed by Ezenwa Nwagwu and Dr. Aisha Abdullahi Co-Chairmen, Yiaga Africa WTV Working Group, explained that the …

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