October 2020

FIFA approves Akpoguma switch from Germany to Nigeria

FIFA Approves Akpoguma Switch From Germany To Nigeria

October 6, 2020 4:13 am
Hoffenheim defender, Kevin Akpoguma can now be called upon by Coach Gernot Rohr as the world football governing body, FIFA, granted his application to switch international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria.

Amaju Pinnick announced the development Monday evening.

“I’m extremely happy to announce that FIFA has just granted Hoffenheim defender and former German U-20 national team skipper Kevin Ufuoma Akpoguma permission to make his switch to Nigeria with immediate effect,” Pinnick, President of the Nigerian Football Federation, stated.

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The 25-year-old defender, who was not invited for the friendly matches against Algeria …

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COVID-19: ‘I’m Leaving Hospital’ – Trump Announces

October 6, 2020 4:12 am

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has announced that he is leaving the hospital where he is undergoing treatment for COVID-19.

The President said he now feels better ‘than I did 20 years ago.’

Recall that Trump and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 late last week.

Trump said on Monday evening that he is ready to leave the Walter Reed Medical Centre, urging Americans not to be afraid of coronavirus.

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Trump tweeted, ‘I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30

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What Next for Ighalo at Manchester United

What Next For Odion Ighalo At Manchester United?

October 6, 2020 4:10 am

For some reason, Odion Jude Ighalo’s certain exit from Manchester United may have a sad bearing on us all.

Maybe it is due to the nature of his story; boyhood United supporter living his dream at Old Trafford, and in such an amazing fashion too. We can be allowed to get emotional by this but one thing is absolutely clear; the end is nigh for the Nigerian at the Theatre of Dreams.

The deadline day arrival of Edinson Cavani has seen coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer re-jig his United attack, and it now looks like the former Watford man has fallen …

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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ECOWAS: President Akufo-Addo Laments Terror Attacks In Nigeria

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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