February 2021

Declaring For Presidency Now Is Unfair – Senator Orji Kalu

Declaring For Presidency Now Is Unfair – Senator Orji Kalu

February 26, 2021 12:02 pm

Former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said that declaring his ambition or by anyone else for the presidential election now is unfair and will create problems in the country.

He stated that rather, those nursing the desire should at least allow President Muhammadu Buhari to serve out half of his second tenure.

Kalu stated this during a chat with newsmen in Minna, after meeting with Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, former Generals Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar in their residences in Minna.

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Osinbajo Kicks Against Prohibition Of Cryptocurrency

Osinbajo Kicks Against Prohibition Of Cryptocurrency

February 26, 2021 12:00 pm

Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of Nigeria has kicked against the prohibition of digital currency in Nigeria.

Osinbajo who called for the regulation of cryptocurrency in Nigeria said Cryptocurrencies in the coming years will challenge traditional banking in ways that cannot be imagined.

He said although he fully appreciates the strong position of the CBN, SEC and some of the anti-corruption agencies on the possible abuse of cryptocurrencies, he believes that their position should be the subject of further reflection.

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He explained that the future of money …

Sierra Leone Set To Receive 200,000 Virus Vaccine Doses

Sierra Leone Set To Receive 200,000 Virus Vaccine Doses

February 26, 2021 2:45 am

West African nation, Sierra Leone will on Thursday receive 200,000 doses of the Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine Sinopharm, the health ministry has disclosed.

Interestingly Sierra Leone’s official infection rate is far below that of the West, having recorded 3,880 cases since March, and 79 deaths.

But the country is nonetheless in the middle of the second wave of Covid-19 infections, which forced the government to impose a nationwide curfew last month.

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On Thursday, the health ministry said China had donated 200,000 doses of Sinopharm, which were due to arrive the same …

Aubameyang's Late Goal Sends Arsenal To UEL Last 16

Aubameyang’s Late Goal Sends Arsenal To UEL Last 16

February 26, 2021 2:12 am

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a late dramatic winner to help Arsenal edge past Benfica into the last 16 of the Europa League.

In a ‘home‘ leg played at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece, because of Covid-19 restrictions, Aubameyang opened the scoring to give the Gunners a 2-1 aggregate lead.

Diogo Goncalves leveled for Benfica just before the break with a superb free-kick after Dani Ceballos had needlessly fouled Julian Weigl.

The Spanish midfielder compounded that error after the interval with a poor defensive header that saw Rafa Silva race clear to put the visitors in front.

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Biden Approves US Airstrike On Iran-Backed Militias In Syria

Biden Approves US Airstrike On Iran-Backed Militias In Syria

February 26, 2021 12:18 am

US president Joe Biden gave his approval for the US military to carry out an airstrike that targeted Iran-backed militias in Syria, this is according to reports from the Pentagon.

The well-timed attack destroyed ‘multiple facilities located at a border control point used by a number of Iranian-backed militant groups’, it said.

Reports say President Joe Biden approved the action to serve as a strong response to recent attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq,

A civilian contractor was killed in a rocket attack on US targets in Iraq earlier this month.

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French Envoy Predicts Economic Recovery, Growth For Nigeria

French Envoy Predicts Economic Recovery, Growth For Nigeria

February 25, 2021 11:46 pm

The deputy Regional Economic Counsellor, for the West African region, French Embassy, William Levasseur, has expressed optimism and positivity that with the price of oil rising globally, Nigeria will recover economically, creating opportunities for starters as well as Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs).

Levasseur made this disclosure yesterday at a webinar organized by Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with AELEX, on the theme ‘Finance Act 2020: Implications For Businesses’.

Speaking further, the french envoy stated that the Finance Act is critical, involving changes for several sectors and contributing to economic stability.

In a related …

Malami May Compromise Bawa As EFCC Chair - Sagay

Malami May Compromise Bawa As EFCC Chair – Sagay

February 25, 2021 10:22 pm

Prof Itse Sagay who is the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has warned that the fight against corruption would suffer a set back if the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is allowed to exert undue influence on the activities of the newly confirmed chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa.

According to Prof Sagay, Malami commands too much influence that must be put in check for anti-corruption agencies to function independently.

Recall that Bawa was confirmed as substantive chairman of the EFCC by the …

I’ll Bring Obaseki Back To APC, Akeredolu Declares

I’ll Bring Obaseki Back To APC, Akeredolu Declares

February 25, 2021 5:32 pm

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, yesterday, told his Edo State counterpart, Godwin Obaseki, that he would do everything possible to woo him back to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Recall that on the road to the 2020 governorship election in Edo, Obaseki. Governor Obaseki defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from APC. Although his defection followed his disqualification by the APC screening committee over issues relating to his certificate.

Obaseki defeated the candidate of the APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, at that governorship election. This weakened the influence of his predecessor and political foe, Adams Oshiomhole, the erstwhile National …

Defection Rumours Leaving PDP Was Never An Option - FFK

Defection Rumours: Leaving PDP Was Never An Option – FFK

February 25, 2021 4:53 pm

Despite rumors of his defection to the ruling all progressives congress (APC), former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday came out to pledge his readiness to continue to advance the cause of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stating that leaving the PDP was never an option.

The ex-Minister stated this on Thursday in his Abuja residence when members of the PDP National Working Committee,  NWC, led by Prince Uche Secondus paid him a solidarity visit ‘We had a very extensive and fruitful meeting and I want to state here and now that, whatever issues there may have been, …

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Nigeria: No Plans To Stop Taking loans – Finance Minister

February 25, 2021 2:48 pm

Nigeria’s minister of finance on Thursday insisted that the country will continue to source for external loans to execute infrastructural projects across the country.

This assertion was made by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, during a press briefing at the State House, Abuja, while trying to justify the need for government to continue to borrow to provide basic infrastructural facilities, she said; ‘If we say we will not borrow and therefore not build rails and major infrastructure until our revenue rises enough, then, we will regress as a country, we will be left behind, …

Pope Francis Gets New Personal Doctor

Pope Francis Gets New Personal Doctor

February 25, 2021 11:56 am

Pope Francis has appointed Professor Roberto Bernabei as his new personal doctor.

The Vatican in a statement on Wednesday said Bernabei, who is an expert in health care for the elderly, will be taking over from the previous one who died from coronavirus complications.

Prior to his appointment, Bernabei, 69, leads the geriatrics and rehabilitative medicine department at Rome’s Gemelli, the Catholic hospital where popes are traditionally treated.

Recall that Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope’s personal doctor died from coronavirus complications.

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The 78-year-old physician was earlier admitted at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital …

North May Begin Reprisal Attacks Against Southerners – Matawalle

Matawalle Creates Three More Ministries In Zamfara

February 25, 2021 11:53 am

The Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has approved the creation of three additional ministries in the state, bringing the total number of ministries to twenty-two in the state.

This was announced by the Secretary to the State Government(SSG) Alhaji Bala Bello Maru, pointing out that it is in accordance with dynamic nature of governance and also to allow for effective service delivery.

In a press statement the SSG personally signed and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital the three newly created ministries include, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism, ministry of Higher Education and Ministry …

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