February 2021

Myanmar Coup Jonathan Calls For Release Of Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar Coup: Jonathan Calls For Release Of Aung San Suu Kyi

February 1, 2021 4:49 pm

Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a return to democratic rule following a military coup in Myanmar.

The country’s military seized power after detaining Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders.

In a tweet on Monday, Mr. Jonathan urged the military to release the counsellor and return the country to democratic rule.

Read Also: Reuters journalists convicted in Myanmar pardoned, freed

‘I call for the unconditional release of Myanmar’s democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

‘I stand in solidarity with democracy all over the world, and call for a return to constitutional order in …

COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate To Become Compulsory For Travel – FG

Nobody Is Safe Until Everybody Is Vaccinated, FG Tells CAN

February 1, 2021 3:55 pm

The Federal Government on Monday declared except everyone is vaccinated, Nigerians can never claim to be safe from the rampaging COVID-19 Virus.

The government said that with Nigeria now experiencing a more virulent second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, which has increased the number of COVID-19 related deaths from 1,173 on November 29, 2020, to 1,578 on January 31, 2021, there is no guaranteed safety anywhere.

The Chairman of Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made the remark in Abuja at a sensitization meeting on COVID-19 vaccine introduction with …

Toyota Reclaims Position As World’s Biggest Car Company

Toyota Reclaims Position As World’s Biggest Car Company

February 1, 2021 3:16 pm

Car manufacturing giant Toyota sold more vehicles in 2020 than any other car company, edging ahead of Volkswagen Group in a year dominated by the Corona Virus pandemic.

Toyota was the world’s best-selling carmaker in 2020, taking back the title from Volkswagen Group in a year hit by the coronavirus crisis.

The Japanese auto giant reclaimed the crown thanks to a sales decline that was less severe than its arch-rival during the global pandemic.

Read Also: Toyota Fortuner 4×4 Challenge Crowns New Winner

Toyota sales were down 11 percent in 2020, to 9.53 million vehicles.

Volkswagen Group deliveries fell 15 …

Igboho Storms Ogun Troubled Areas To Evict Herdsmen

Igboho Storms Ogun Troubled Areas To Evict Herdsmen

February 1, 2021 2:45 pm

 Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, a self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Monday stormed troubled areas in Yewaland, Ogun State, insisting that killer – herdsmen must vacate Yorubaland.

Africa Daily News had earlier reported that Igboho had recently visited Fulani settlement in Igangan, Oyo State, where he displaced Seriki Fulani, Saliu Abdulkadir, and his household, a development which had attracted hues and cries nationwide.

Igboho alongside his supporters had stormed Abeokuta, the state capital, in continuation of his campaign against herdsmen in the Southwest.

Read Also: Sunday Igboho Breaks Silence On Presidency’s Arrest Order

The activist who stopped briefly in …

Why Buhari Removed His Mask In Public – Presidency

Why Buhari Removed His Mask In Public – Presidency

February 1, 2021 2:03 pm

The Presidency has spoken up in defense of President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to take off his mask in public, saying he did not violate COVID-19 protocols in Daura, Katsina State.

Pictures had circulated online showing Buhari discussing with some All Progressives Congress governors without wearing a face mask during the revalidation of his APC membership in Daura on Saturday.

Read Also: Buhari Under Fire For Violating COVID-19 Law

The President not wearing a mask and violating social distancing as stipulated by the newly signed Coronavirus Disease Health Protection Regulations (2021), was an indication that he violated the law he signed.…

COVID-19: South Africa Orders 20m Pfizer Vaccines

COVID-19: South Africa Orders 20m Pfizer Vaccines

February 1, 2021 7:44 am

South Africa has secured 20 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, the health minister told a Sunday newspaper.

Africa’s worst virus-hit country has yet to begin vaccinating its population against Covid-19, stirring criticism over slow procurement and lack of strategy.

Read Also: Pope Francis Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

A first shipment of AstraZeneca/Oxford jabs produced in India is due to arrive on Monday, with injections expected to start two weeks later.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize told The Sunday Times that 20 million additional vaccines had been ordered from US drugmaker Pfizer.

‘These vaccines are secured and awaiting manufacturers to

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Buhari Under Fire For Violating COVID-19 Law

Buhari Under Fire For Violating COVID-19 Law

February 1, 2021 7:42 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has come under criticisms for violating the COVID-19 law.

News sources first reported sighting the Nigerian leader without his mask in Daura, Katsina State, on Saturday.

Buhari is in his hometown to revalidate his membership of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Governors, government officials, several party loyalists and supporters accompanied him. The President had a mask on but removed it at some point.

Read Also: Buhari Seeks International Support To Fight Terrorism, Corruption

On Sunday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) expressed dismay about Buhari’s flouting of the regulation which provides 6-months jail term for defaulters.

The PDP …

FG Is Lying About Security In Nigeria – Wike

FG Is Lying About Security In Nigeria – Wike

February 1, 2021 7:40 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that the Federal Government is not sincere about security in Nigeria.

He spoke while featuring on Channels Television programme, Sunday Politics.

Read Also: Why Ex-Service Chiefs Failed – Wike

According to Wike, ‘First, you have to ask yourself, is the Federal Government sincere? Are they serious about making sure that there is security in all the states? If you ask me, I would say No.’

‘We must understand when people play about politics. The Federal Government is not sincere about security.’

‘What I am saying today is not new, but again,

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