October 16, 2020

EU sanctions senior Putin aides over Navalny, Libya

EU Sanctions Senior Putin Aides Over Navalny, Libya

October 16, 2020 5:21 pm

The EU on Thursday hit members of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle with sanctions over the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny and Kremlin meddling in Libya’s civil war.

Six senior Russian officials including the head of Russia’s FSB domestic spy agency and the tycoon nicknamed “Putin’s chef” will be banned from travelling to the bloc and have their assets in the European Union frozen in a move that steps up pressure on Moscow.

The sanctions listings formally accuse Russian state bodies over Navalny’s poisoning, saying the attack with the Novichok nerve agent could not have been carried out …

Support for Scottish independence at record high – poll

Support For Scottish Independence At Record High – Poll

October 16, 2020 5:19 pm

Support for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom has risen to a record high of 58 percent, according to an Ipsos Mori poll released on Wednesday.

The poll of 1,045 adults aged over 16 across Scotland, conducted from October 2-9, saw only 42 percent back staying in the union once undecided voters were stripped out.

“Our latest poll will put a spring in the step of nationalists but makes grim reading for unionists,” Emily Gray, the managing director of Ipsos MORI Scotland said.

“The Scottish public have …

Mexico ex-defense chief held in US on drug allegations

Mexico Ex-Defense Chief Held In US On Drug Allegations

October 16, 2020 5:18 pm
A former Mexican defense minister has been arrested in the United States on suspicion of links with drug cartels, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Friday, lambasting the country’s old “mafia government.”

Salvador Cienfuegos, who was defense chief from 2012 to 2018, is reported to have been on a trip with his family when he was detained at Los Angeles airport on Thursday.

Lopez Obrador said the general was “accused of links with drug trafficking,” adding that the US authorities were expected to give more details later Friday.

“We’re facing an unprecedented situation” Lopez Obrador added, noting that two former …

Bauchi electoral body distributes sensitive materials

LG Polls: Bauchi Electoral Body Distributes Sensitive Materials

October 16, 2020 1:20 pm

Ahead of tomorrow’s local government elections in the state, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) on Thursday night distributed all sensitive materials to the 20 local government areas in the state amidst tight security.

Speaking with journalists at the venue of the distribution in Bauchi, the State Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Dahiru Tata, assured that the commission is ready to conduct free and fair elections.

According to him, all necessary arrangements have been concluded by the state electoral body for the smooth and safe delivery of election materials to all the local government areas of the state.

He also explained …

‘Oshiomhole Must Be Investigated Over Misappropriation Of Fund’

‘Oshiomhole Must Be Investigated Over Misappropriation Of Fund’

October 16, 2020 1:16 pm

A group under the aegis of Concerned Edo Citizens, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to begin investigation into alleged impunity and corruption perpetrated by the Adams Oshiomhole’s administration in the construction and procurement of equipment for Edo Specialist Hospital.

Armed with placards bearing inscriptions like ‘#End Corruption now,’ ‘#End Impunity now,’ the group in a peaceful protest to the Benin zonal office of the EFCC on Friday, said they decided to remind the anti-graft agency to probe the circumstances that led to the alleged misappropriation of funds running into billions of naira.

Teddy Osagunywenwan who …

End SARS - Lagos, Abuja protesters pause as Muslims observe Friday prayer

End SARS: Lagos, Abuja Protesters Pause As Muslims Observe Prayer

October 16, 2020 12:45 pm

The End SARS protests in Lagos and Abuja witnessed a remarkable event on Friday.

The youths showed solidarity with each other in their quest for a better Nigeria.

At the Lekki toll gate rally ground, all activities were put on hold as Muslims observed Jumu’ah.

The congregational prayer holds every Friday afternoon instead of the Zuhr prayer.

It was a beauty to watch as they faithful gathered in a barricade.

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One of them led prayers as onlookers maintained silence in their honour and as a mark of respect.

The …

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Lauretta Onochie: US Told To Prevail On Buhari’s Appointment

October 16, 2020 12:29 pm

Deji Adeyanju, the convener of Concerned Nigerians, has urged the United States, US, to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari not to destroy the integrity and independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Adeyanju made the appeal while condemning Buhari’s nomination of his aide, Lauretta Onochie as an INEC Commissioner.

The activist explained that Onochie’s nomination was unconstitutional and illegal.

In a letter to the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Adeyanju described Onochie as partisan and a staunch member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

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According to the activist, Nigeria’s …

SARS - How Wike Sold Out Because Of Vice Presidency

SARS: How Wike Sold Out Because Of Vice Presidency

October 16, 2020 9:59 am

As the countdown to 2023 continues, alliances are shifting and permutations are shaping up. Different individuals which consist of political juggernauts, statesmen, and other political enthusiasts have all decided their intentions to throw in their hats for a chance at the 2023 presidential race.

The month of June saw some spectacular political intra-party stratifications which saw the APC and PDP brokering a deal that would serve as a catalyst for the 2023 elections. When Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who was a well-known critic of the President Muhammadu Buhari wrote a heartfelt letter to Buhari, expressing the sincere appreciation …

We Want SARS – Northern Governors Declare

We Want SARS – Northern Governors Declare

October 16, 2020 8:41 am

Governors from the Northern part of the country have rejected disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

According to them, the police unit has been useful in the fight against insecurity in the region.

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, who is the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) made this known to reporters on Thursday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

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The Governor said though the government has approved the scrapping of the unit, States in the North are of the opinion that the baby …

Protesters Have Been Raining Curses On Me – Femi Adesina

Protesters Have Been Raining Curses On Me – Femi Adesina

October 16, 2020 8:37 am

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has revealed that he has been receiving curses from Nigerians through phone calls and text messages over a false report that he advised his principal to shun protesters.

Apparently, under pressure, Adesina stated in an article he wrote titled: ‘An Enemy of the People’ published on Thursday evening.’

Adesina denied that he advised President Buhari for whatever reasons on the End SARS protesters, but said an online platform falsely accused him that he told Buhari to ‘ignore the protests and not give in to the demands of ‘Twitter …

End SARS: Police Lament Killing Of Officers As Protests Continue

End SARS: Police Lament Killing Of Officers As Protests Continue

October 16, 2020 8:34 am

The killing of Policemen with their rifles stolen is trending in Delta State. The latest is the killing of a Mobile Policeman, Inspector Gbadura. He was killed at a filling station in Etuwewe junction along Deco road in Warri on Thursday night about 9 pm.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya in a text message confirmed the report this morning.

She said, ‘True, you already have the same details I have.’

This is coming after a Policeman and a civilian were recently killed at Eku Community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area.

Another Mobile Policeman was also …

Lawyer’s bid to compel FG to pay ex-CJN Onnoghen N130m fails

Lawyer’s Bid To Compel FG To Pay Onnoghen ₦130m Fails

October 16, 2020 8:32 am

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking payment of ₦130million as compensation by the Federal Government and Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen for alleged violation of his rights.

The presiding Judge Justice Taiwo Taiwo declared among others that the applicant, DR. N.S Nwawka, filed the suit without Justice Onnoghen’s permission, thus he had no locus standi to do so.

In his October 12 ruling, the judge stated that: ‘I have looked at the originating processes filed by the applicant …

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