January 2021

Group Appeals To FG To Release El-Zakzaky, Wife’s Travel Docs

Court Vacates Order Releasing Zakzaky’s Wife For Treatment

January 30, 2021 4:58 am

The wife of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, Malama Zeenah Ibrahim, was released following the Kaduna State High Court, vacating the order it earlier made directing the Nigeria Correctional Service for COVID-19 treatment.

The vacation of the order was informed by an application by Mrs Zakzaky’s Counsels which urged the Court to vacate the order.

The court revoked the order after an oral application was made by H.G. Magashi from the chambers of Falana who told the court that Zeenah has regained her health.

Read Also: El-Zakzaky’s Wife Contracts COVID-19 In Kaduna Prison

According to Justice Gideon Kurada, ‘upon an oral

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Repairing US Democracy Key To China Rivalry, Biden Aide Says

Repairing US Democracy Key To China Rivalry, Biden Aide Says

January 29, 2021 7:08 pm

President Joe Biden will impose costs on China but also work to repair democracy at home in a bid to win the emerging rivalry between the world’s top two economies, a top aide said Friday.

Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor, said that the new administration’s strategy included renewing alliances and robust investment in technology to ensure the United States retains a critical edge.

In a veiled reference to defeated president Donald Trump, whose baseless allegations of election fraud culminated in a mob attack on the US Capitol, …

Group Decries Plot To Blackmail Buratai, Former Service Chiefs

I Left Nigerian Army Better Than I Met It — Buratai

January 29, 2021 6:27 pm

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, boasted about his achievements in the Nigerian army saying that he left the security arm better than he met.

Buratai stated this in his valedictory speech during the Pulling Out Parade by the Nigerian Army on Friday in Abuja.

He said that the army under his watch had achieved the tremendous feat in the fight against insurgency and other security threats in the country.

He added that he ensured adequate training of personnel and enhancement of warfare capabilities of the army as well as prioritization of personnel welfare.…

Ecobank Group Posts ₦630 Billion Revenue In 2020

Ecobank Group Posts ₦630 Billion Revenue In 2020

January 29, 2021 5:43 pm

Nigerian banking Giants, Ecobank Group has recorded a revenue of over ₦630 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020.

This represents a 7% growth when compared to ₦586.9 posted in the corresponding period of 2019.

In its unaudited report submitted to the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, the pan-African bank stated that the value of its total assets now stands at N10.2 trillion after a 19% rise.

The bank also recorded superlative performance in other key financial indices despite the harsh operating environment.

Read Also: Ecobank Launches Virtual Card For Online Payments

Summary of the report showed that …

'Proudly Gay' Actor Uche Maduagwu Declares

‘Proudly Gay’ Actor Uche Maduagwu Declares

January 29, 2021 5:04 pm

Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has stunned many, as he came out as a proud gay, urging his followers not to judge other people.

Taking to his Instagram handle, he shared a photo of himself with the tag ‘Proudly GAY’ after the gay video of a certain upcoming actor went viral on social media on Wednesday, January 27.

He posted the photo and wrote;

‘Appreciate others and #share only love we need to respect peoples choices not to judge them so lets practice Jesus kind of love’

Read Also: My Gay Son Has Spiritual Problem – Doyin Okupe

Uche Maduagwu …

We Are Working To Settle Eagles And Rohr’s Debts - Pinnick

We Are Working To Settle Eagles And Rohr’s Debts – Pinnick

January 29, 2021 4:10 pm
The head of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has reiterated his commitment in clearing the bonuses and allowances of the national team players and coaches

The Pinnick said his administration is working to settle the debts they owe Super Eagles players and coaches despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Pinnick did not shy away from the financial challenges facing the NFF and the struggles they encounter in discharging their financial obligations to Nigeria’s football teams.

Read Also: Sack Gernot Rohr Now, NFF Advised

Although salaries and allowances of national coaches have been slashed, coach Gernot Rohr

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Nigeria Not Ceding Sovereignty To China By Borrowing - Expert

Nigeria Not Ceding Sovereignty To China By Borrowing – Expert

January 29, 2021 3:38 pm

Director of Research, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Dr Efem Ubi, says the allegation peddled by critics that Nigeria is gradually ceding her sovereignty to China on account of excessive borrowing is untrue and cannot be substantiated.

Ubi made this assertion on Friday in Abuja in a presentation at a round table organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, stressing that such critics were ignorant of the issues.

The round table is entitled, ‘Nigeria-China Relations: Reflections on Equal Friendship, Equal Partners and Prosperity in Solidarity.’

Ubi said that arguments about whether Nigeria can repay the rising Chinese debts …

Insecurity: Not All Fulanis Are Criminals – Sultan Of Sokoto

Insecurity: Not All Fulanis Are Criminals – Sultan Of Sokoto

January 29, 2021 2:51 pm

The Sultan of Sokoto and the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s Muslims, HRH Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has rejected the generalization of Fulanis in the country as criminals.

He stated this on Friday in Abuja at a meeting of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association (MACBAN).

The Sultan, who is the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the MACBAN, said while there are some Fulanis that engaged in criminality, like other tribes and ethnic groups who also engaged in different acts of criminalities, it is wrong to tag all Fulanis as criminals or using ‘Fulanis herdsmen criminal’ to explain developments.

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US Sanctions Must Be Lifted Before Nuclear Reversal - Iran

US Sanctions Must Be Lifted Before Nuclear Reversal – Iran

January 29, 2021 2:10 pm

Iran on Friday said it will not accept U.S. demands that it reverse acceleration of its nuclear programme if the US is not ready to lift sanctions first, this is according to a statement by its Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

The demand ‘is not practical and will not happen’, he said at a joint news conference in Istanbul with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

The new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has said Tehran must resume compliance with curbs on its nuclear activity under the world powers’ 2015 deal before it can rejoin the pact.

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Malabu Oil Scam EFCC Amends Charges Against Adoke, Others

Malabu Oil Scam: EFCC Amends Charges Against Adoke, Others

January 29, 2021 1:00 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, amended the criminal charges it filed against a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Bello Adoke (SAN), Mr. Aliyu Abubakar, and five others over their alleged roles in the multi-billion dollar Malabu Oil scam which the Anti-graft Agency is prosecuting.

The defendants were re-arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a 42 count charge following the amendment of the initial charges.

Those arraigned alongside Adoke and Abubakar included Mr. Rasky Gbinigie, the Malabu Oil and Gas Limited, the Nigeria Agip …

COVID-19 UK Bans 30 Countries From Entry, Exempts Nigeria

COVID-19: UK Bans 30 Countries From Entry, Exempts Nigeria

January 29, 2021 12:28 pm

In a move that appears rather surprising, the United Kingdom on Friday, imposed a travel ban on 30 countries from entering the country over the surge in COVID-19 cases, exempting Nigeria from the list.

Read Also: UK COVID-19 Variant Hits Spain, Sweden

This was made known in a statement obtained from the government’s website, gov.uk, countries, including Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, have …

German Consumer Prices Rise For First Time Since June

German Consumer Prices Rise For First Time Since June

January 29, 2021 9:46 am

German consumer prices climbed in January for the first time in seven months, provisional official data showed Thursday, due to the end of a temporary VAT cut to stimulate spending in the pandemic.

Inflation moved into positive territory at the start of 2021, at 1.0 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary data from federal statistics agency Destatis. It was the highest level since March.

The figure surprised analysts polled by Factset, who had forecast a rate of 0.55 percent.

A sales tax reduction to boost consumer spending from July after the first wave of the virus contributed to lower prices in …

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