October 5, 2020

Trump criticized for leaving hospital to greet supporters

Trump Criticised For Leaving Hospital To Greet Supporters

October 5, 2020 5:56 pm

US President Donald Trump sparked an angry backlash from the medical community Sunday with a protocol-breaking visit to his supporters outside the hospital where he is being treated for the highly-infectious, potentially deadly new coronavirus.

He was masked as he waved from inside his bulletproof vehicle during the short trip outside Walter Reed military medical center near Washington, which appeared designed to take back the narrative on his improving health after a weekend of muddled messaging from his doctors.

The last-minute limousine outing came with Trump’s doctors satisfied enough about his progress to suggest the possibility of his being discharged …

EU chief von der Leyen ‘self-isolating’ until Tuesday

EU Chief Von Der Leyen ‘Self-Isolating’ Until Tuesday

October 5, 2020 5:55 pm
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said Monday she would self-isolate for a day after learning she had met someone infected with new coronavirus.

The former German defence minister said she had tested negative twice — once last Thursday and again on Monday — but would continue her self-isolation “as foreseen by the regulations in force.”

Von der Leyen said she was at a meeting on Tuesday last week attended by a person who tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday.

The head of the EU executive did not mention this in her announcement, but on …

Greece, Microsoft announce 1-bn-euro cloud investment

Greece, Microsoft Announce 1bn Euro Cloud Investment

October 5, 2020 5:54 pm

Greece and Microsoft on Monday announced an investment deal worth up to a billion euros ($1.2 billion) to build cloud storage infrastructure in the country.

The announcement comes as Greece’s pro-business government plans to gradually shift the country’s notoriously bureaucratic civil service online.

“We are bringing data centres to Greece. We’re going to create a new region that will include Greece as well as (neighbouring countries),” Microsoft president Brad Smith told the project launch in Athens.

“This is a new opportunity for every small business in Greece… with cloud services, you …

Insecurity: CAN Declares 3-Day Nationwide Prayer

CAN Raises Alarm Over Rate Of Drug Addiction In Kaduna

October 5, 2020 3:42 pm

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has raised the alarm over a continuous rise in drug abuse and addiction among youths in the state.
The State CAN Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, made this known to newsmen in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area, NAN reports.

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Hayab said that the menace of drug abuse was fast eating deep into the fabric of the society, adding that swift and decisive action must be taken to savage the situation.

‘CAN in Kaduna State is saying no to drug addiction

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President Buhari Speaks Ahead Of Ondo Election

Adeboye: Buhari Under Fire For Opposing Nigeria’s Restructuring

October 5, 2020 3:42 pm

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has condemned the opposition of President Muhammadu Buhari to restructuring of Nigeria.

In a statement on Monday, the body lambasted his spokesman, Garba Shehu, for his ‘uncouth and rude warning’ to organisations and individuals making the call.

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It was co-signed by Yinka Odumakin (South West), Guy Ikokwu (South East), Bassey Henshaw (South-South), and Isuwa Dogo (Middle Belt).

SMBLF noted that Shehu’s response was also an attack on leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E. …

End SARS: Atiku Backs Protest, Tells Buhari Govt What To Do

Its Needless To Compare Fuel Price With Saudi Arabia’s – Atiku

October 5, 2020 3:41 pm

Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday rubbished President Muhammadu Buhari’s comparison of Nigeria’s fuel price with that of Saudi Arabia and other countries paying higher.

Atiku, who spoke through his Media Aide, Paul Ibe described Buhari’s comparison as, ‘needless and unnecessary.’

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had said fuel will now be sold at ₦161 per litre in Nigeria.

Speaking during his Independence Day nationwide broadcast, Buhari had noted that other nations such as Ghana, Niger, Chad Saudi Arabia sell petrol at a higher price than Nigeria.

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It's A Demotion For Me To Be Nigeria's President – Oyedepo

It’s A Demotion For Me To Be Nigeria’s President – Oyedepo

October 5, 2020 3:38 pm

Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, has said that he will reject a call to become the President of Nigeria.

Addressing his church yesterday, Oyedepo said he would see it as a demotion if called upon to become the country’s number ones.

The cleric said that God specifically, in 1984 asked him (Oyedepo) if he was interested in becoming a President.

Bishop Oyedepo said,’I’m saying it again, some are very upset about it, that’s their problem. I will consider it a demotion if I were invited to be the President of this great country.’

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Coronavirus: Ghana Partly Reopens Schools

October 5, 2020 12:18 pm

The Ghanaian Government on Monday reopened schools for second-year students in junior and senior high schools across the country after seven months of closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The reopening is to enable the students to complete the course work for the 2019/2020 academic year.

The Ghana Education Service said the government has put in place necessary measures, including fumigation and disinfection of all schools and supply of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of the students.

Ghanaian schools were closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak on March 16.

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Ize-Iyamu - Why I will not withdraw pre-election suits against Obaseki

Ize-Iyamu: I Will Not Withdraw Pre-Election Suits

October 5, 2020 12:11 pm

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo September 19 governorship election said he will continue with the suit challenging the suitability of Governor Godwin Obaseki to participate in the election.

He, however, said he will not challenge the outcome of the election at the tribunal.

Obaseki defeated the APC candidate in the election to secure a second term as the governor of Edo State in the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission on 20 September in Benin city, the capital of Edo State.

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President Buhari Approves ₦10 Billion For Census

October 5, 2020 12:09 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of ₦10 billion to the National Population Commission (NPC) for the continuation of the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in the remaining 546 Local Government Area of the country.

The Acting Chairman of the NPC, Dr. Eyitayo Oyetunji, disclosed this in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the release of the funds and the update on the EAD at the NPC headquarters.

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According to him, the President also approved an additional N4.5 billon to be included in the 2021 Budget for completion of the exercise as …

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Buhari Approves Special Salary Scale For Teachers

October 5, 2020 11:01 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for Nigerian teachers while also increasing the years of service from 35 years to 40 years.

Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu made this known in Abuja during the occasion of the 2020 World Teacher’s Day.

The theme of celebration ‘Teachers: Leading in Crisis Re-imagining the Future’ captures the resilience of Teachers and school administrators globally amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Buhari instructed the ministry to facilitate the implementation of the new teachers salary scheme, …

#EndSARS campaigners cyber criminals: Onochie

#EndSARS Campaigners Cyber Criminals – Onochie

October 5, 2020 7:08 am
Lauretta Onochie, President Buhari’s new media aide said the social media campaign against the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was a coordinated attack by ‘cyber criminals’, who were joined by unsuspecting innocent citizens.

Onochie in a tweet noted that the campaign was not a new one and urged Nigerians to stand by national institutions, ‘while working to improve their effectiveness.’

‘I have no doubt that there are some staff of SARS who are unprofessional in their dealings with the public, same way we have unprofessionalism in the Army, Mainstream Police, Customs, Civil Service, Public Service, traders, lawyers, doctors, journalists, teachers,

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