October 2020

Outrage As Google’s Lists Darego As Ugliest Miss World

Outrage As Google’s Lists Darego As Ugliest Miss World

October 3, 2020 5:56 am

Nigerians on social media have expressed anger over the listing of former beauty queen, Agbani Darego, as the ‘ugliest Miss World’ winner in google ranking.

To the shock of many, Nigerians discovered yesterday that their most successful beauty queen is considered the ugliest among other winners of the world’s highest pageant according to Google.

A.search of, ‘Who is the ugliest Miss World’ on Google, will have the pictural image of Agbani Darego displayed with the following answers, ‘Chief Agbani Darego, MFR (born Agbani Darego, 22 December 1982) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in …

Ndume Kicks Against Blanket Amnesty For Bandits

₦2bn Fraud: I Can’t Find Maina – Sen Ndume Tells Court

October 3, 2020 5:50 am

Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South, on Friday, told a Federal High Court in Abuja, that he cannot find the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulraheed Maina.

Ndume is standing as bail surety for Maina, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 12 counts of money laundering involving about ₦2billion.

Maina has been absent in court for three times in a row within one week.

Read Also: Ex-Pension Chairman, Maina Released From Kuje Prison

In line with terms and conditions of the bail which the judge Justice Okon Abang gave …

‘Run-Away DJ’ - Lai Mohammed Mocks DJ Switch

Nigeria Govt Explains Reasons For Kano-Maradi Rail Link

October 3, 2020 4:55 am

The Federal Government has clarified that the extension of the Lagos-Kano-Katsina rail line to Maradi in Niger Republic is for economic and commercial benefits.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the explanation on Friday when he featured on Nigeria Television. Authority (NTA) live programme, “Good Morning Nigeria”

The programme which focused on “Nigeria at 60: Matters Arising” was monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Read Also: ‘Amaechi Constructing Rail To Niger With No Project In Rivers’

Mohammed said the rail extension is intended for Nigeria to take economic advantages of import and …

Sadio Mane scored the winner for Liverpool against Norwich

Liverpool Hitman Sadio Mane Hit By Coronavirus

October 3, 2020 4:37 am

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and will be missing in action against Aston Villa on Sunday.

The 28 year-old Senegal winger is the second player to test positive in recent days.

New signing, Thiago Alcantara also returned a positive result for Covid-19 this week.

Liverpool confirmed Mane had exhibited some ‘minor symptoms’ of coronavirus but overall fells ‘in good health.’

And then Mane on Instagram issued a statement about his status:

‘Hello I’ve been tested positive but I am feeling good and not showing heavy symptoms. I will begin …

Why We Held Stakeholders’ Forum For Real Estate – LASG

Why We Held Stakeholders’ Forum For Real Estate – LASG

October 3, 2020 4:04 am
Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka has explained the reason the state government held stakeholders’ forum for real estate practitioners in the state.

She spoke at the Policy Roundtable organised by the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, ( LASRERA) with key stakeholders in the real estate sector.

Benson- Awoyinka noted that the stakeholders’ forum was in recognition of the importance which the state government attached to the involvement of stakeholders in the property market, especially as it related to decision making process.…

22 suspects arrested over attack on SARS’ base in Rivers

22 Suspects Arrested Over Attack On SARS’ Base In Rivers

October 3, 2020 3:57 am

Twenty-two suspects have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command in connection with the killing of one policeman during attack on Station of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, and the burning of one its official vehicles in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State on October 1.

Speculations are rife that the attack may have been carried out by suspected outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

A terse statement by SP Nnamdi Omoni, spokesman of the Command confirming the attack said: ‘The incident is confirmed. Our

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EU launches legal action over UK Brexit bill

EU Launches Legal Action Over UK Brexit Bill

October 2, 2020 5:36 pm
The European Union launched legal proceedings on Thursday in response to the British government’s attempt to overturn parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

The infringement procedure, which could come before European courts, has not yet derailed post-Brexit trade talks, but reflects the pessimistic mood in Brussels as time runs short for a deal.

“This morning, the Commission has decided to send a letter of formal notice to the UK Government. This is the first step in an infringement procedure,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said.

“The letter invites the UK Government to send its observations within a month,” said …

Lack Of Gas Supply Behind Epileptic Power In Kano – KEDCO

Thousands Without Power As Storms Lash France

October 2, 2020 5:35 pm

Fierce winds drove heavy rain across large swathes of France on Friday, knocking out electricity for tens of thousands of homes along the western Atlantic coast and causing destructive flooding in the southeast, officials said.

An autumn storm baptised Alex buffeted Brittany overnight, with wind gusts reaching 186 km/h (115 mph) at Belle-Ile-en-Mer, an island off the coast near Nantes.

Emergency services were mobilised to clear fallen trees and downed power lines, though no deaths were reported in the region, authorities said.

But many schools and parks were …

NNPC/Chevron, NDPHC Olorunsogo Others Sign GSAA

Chevron Nigeria To Sack 25% Of Workforce

October 2, 2020 5:28 pm

Chevron Nigeria Limited has said it will slash its workforce by 25 per cent as it is reviewing its manpower requirements in the light of the changing business environment.

CNL disclosed this on Friday in a statement entitled ‘Chevron Nigeria Limited reviews workforce in accordance with business exigencies’.

The oil major said it would continue to evaluate opportunities to improve capital efficiency and reduce operating costs.

CNL’s General Manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn, said, “The aim is to have a business that is competitive and have an appropriately sized organisation with improved processes.

Read Also: Chevron Debunks

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Diri escapes - Appeal Court upholds his election as Bayelsa Governor

Appeal Court Diri’s Election As Bayelsa Governor

October 2, 2020 3:20 pm
The Appeal Court on Monday upheld the election of Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State.

The court nullified an earlier judgment of the Bayelsa Election Petition Tribunal nullifying the election of Diri and ordering fresh poll within 90 days.

In today’s judgement, the five-man panel of the court held that the Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party, ANDP, failed woefully to show that it had a valid candidate that was unlawfully excluded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Read Also: Diri Fights On To Retain Bayelsa Governor’s Seat

According to the court, the Bayelsa Election Petition Tribunal ignored the fact …

Niger Gov, Bello Shuts Down Schools As Bandits Kidnap Students

Niger Govt Again Threatens Closure Of Minna-Bida Road

October 2, 2020 3:19 pm
The Niger state government on Friday threatened to again close the Minna-Bida and Minna-Zungeru Roads to articulated vehicles, over the collapse of two bridges on the roads.

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger stated this during the tour of some of the Federal and State Government-owned roads in the state.

Earlier, the state government had on Sept. 15, restricted the movement of vehicles on state-owned roads, which were temporarily reopened after a meeting with Federal Government officials.

Read Also: 80% Of Health Facilities In Niger State Are Non-Functional

Bello stated that the government was yet to meet up with the agreement …

US Secretary Of State, Pompeo’s COVID-19 Test Result Revealed

US Secretary Of State, Pompeo’s COVID-19 Test Result Revealed

October 2, 2020 3:04 pm

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has revealed that he tested negative for coronavirus after President Donald Trump announced he had been infected and quarantined.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Pompeo said, ‘I’m feeling fantastic.’

According to him, he was tested about 30 minutes ago, just a few hours after Trump’s announcement, adding that it was the fourth time he had been tested during the past two weeks.

Read Also: Pompeo Calls For Pope To Show ‘Courage’ Over China

He also said that he hasn’t interacted with the president, adding that his prayers are with him and his family.

‘We …

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