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Trump Govt Investigates Biden’s Son, Hunter

Trump Govt Investigates Biden’s Son, Hunter

December 10, 2020 10:35 am

Hunter Biden, the son of US President-elect, Joe Biden, has disclosed that the US attorney’s office in Delaware had opened an investigation into his ‘tax affairs’.

According to The Guardian UK, Hunter Biden has long been a target of President Donald Trump and his allies.

Hunter Biden said in a statement on Wednesday that he was informed about the investigation on Tuesday by his lawyer.

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‘I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate

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U.S. Blacklist 6 Companies For North Korea Coal Shipment

U.S. Blacklist 6 Companies For North Korea Coal Shipment

December 10, 2020 3:06 am

The U. S. The Treasury Department had on Tuesday that the United States has blacklisted six companies, including those based in China, and four ships being accused of illicit exports of North Korean coal.

North Korean coal was banned for exports in 2017 by the United Nations Security Council. The 15-member body has unanimously boosted sanctions on North Korea since 2006 in a bid to choke off funding for Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

‘The DPRK (North Korea) continues to circumvent the U.N. prohibition on the exportation of coal, a key revenue generator that helps fund its weapons of

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National Assembly Can’t Summon President Buhari - Malami

National Assembly Can’t Summon President Buhari – Malami

December 10, 2020 3:02 am

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Federation, Abubakar Malami has stated that the National Assembly of Nigeria has no constitutional powers to summon President Muhammadu Buhari.

Malami In a shocking statement issued on Wednesday stated that the president cannot be summoned to give account of operational use of the armed forces.

In his words; ‘The National Assembly has no constitutional power to envisage or contemplate a situation where the president would be summoned by the national assembly on operational use of the armed forces.’

The AGF’s comments are coming as the President was scheduled to appear before the …

No Nigerian Will Be Mandated To Take COVID Vaccines – FG

Religious Freedom Blacklist: Nigeria To Engage U.S. – FG

December 10, 2020 2:55 am

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Nigeria will vigorously engage the U.S. government to remove her name from its blacklist of countries over concern on religious freedom, the report says.

It also stated that the Nigerian government has also expressed its displeasure to the U.S. government on this development.

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The position of Nigeria’s was made known by Mr Ferdinand Nwonye, Spokesperson for the ministry, who in a statement on Tuesday disclosed this following the announcement of the U.S. adding Nigeria among countries of concerns against …

President Buhari Sacks NDE DG, Argungu

President Buhari Sacks NDE DG, Argungu

December 9, 2020 1:54 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has fired Nasiru Mohammed Ladan Argungu, the Director-General, National Directorate of Employment (NDE).

Buhari in a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, instructed the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Barr Festus Keyamo (SAN), to appoint an Acting Director-General from the senior Directors of the agency to replace Argungu in the meantime.

Read Also: ASUU: Lecturers Not Considering Nigeria’s Problems – Buhari

Dr Argungu was sacked of his post in a memo issued last week Friday, December 4, 2020, taking effect from Monday, December 7.

Part

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Insecurity: Government Doing Its Best – Buhari

ASUU: Lecturers Not Considering Nigeria’s Problems – Buhari

December 9, 2020 4:34 am

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, blamed lecturers for the eight-month long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

Buhari, during a security meeting with the 36 governors in Abuja on Tuesday, said lecturers have failed to consider the larger challenges facing the country, which has resulted in the prolonged strike.

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The President said the government on its part conceded something but lecturers have refused to be considerate.

‘Government conceded something. The problem is that they refused to look at the problem of the whole country. The

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Insecurity: Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With 36 Govs

Insecurity: Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With 36 Govs

December 9, 2020 4:27 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the 36 State Governors of the federation to work more with traditional rulers and community members to improve local intelligence gathering to reduce insecurity in the country.

The president’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, said Buhari gave the charge at a security meeting with the 36 governors in Abuja, on Tuesday.

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According to the presidential aide, Buhari listened to presentations by a governor from each of the six Geo-Political Zones on their specific security challenges.

The president recalled that in the old order …

Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

December 9, 2020 4:22 am

President Muhamadu Buhari, on Tuesday, revealed that the land borders will soon be opened for trade.

It would be recalled that the land borders have been shut to trade since August 2019 save for recent waivers granted to Dangote Groups and other companies.

The official handle tweeted that restriction was put in place to stem the illegal smuggling of weapons.

He noted that he explained to governors during the behind the closed door meeting that the governments of the neighbouring countries have gotten the message.

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‘In my meeting with state

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China Sanctions Mike Pompeo, 27 Other Trump Officials

China Condemns US Sanctions Over Hong Kong Crackdown

December 9, 2020 4:15 am

China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has condemned United States sanctions on Chinese officials over the role they played in a national security law for Hong Kong, calling it ‘purely double standards’, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

The office expressed ‘strong indignation and condemnation’ at the U.S. State Department decision to sanction the 14 Vice-Chairpersons of the National People’s Congress, China’s legislative body.

The United States had on Monday imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on these officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s last month disqualification of elected opposition legislators in Hong Kong. A spokesman …

End SARS: Wike Meets Northern Elders Forum

End SARS: Wike Meets Northern Elders Forum

December 8, 2020 6:17 am

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said his government will not undermine any ethnic group resident in the State.

Governor Wike gave the assurance when he played host to leaders of Northern Elders Forum led by its Chairman, Professor Ango Abdullahi at Government House Port Harcourt.

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The Governor, who applauded the Northern leaders for the visit to ascertain what actually happened during the End SARS protest, said it was sad that desperate people dubiously made efforts to politicise his handling of the End SARS protest.

According to Wike; ‘It is

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All Ekiti Communities Will Feel Govt Presence – Fayemi

Boko Haram Responsible For Kidnapping In S-West – Fayemi

December 8, 2020 6:13 am

The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, Kayode Fayemi, has said Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists fleeing from the North, have relocated to the South West.

Fayemi, who is the Governor of Ekiti State, said these terrorists have taken up vices like kidnapping in the South East.

Read Also: #EndSARS: Gov. Fayemi Urges Injured Policemen To File Petition

Speaking on Channels television, Fayemi said: ‘Some of the insurgents that escaped from the Boko Haram territory are the ones prosecuting the banditry in the North-West.’

‘Some of them are involved in kidnapping in the South-West.’

‘ISWAP (a faction of Boko

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WTO: Buhari Thanks US For Okonjo-Iweala’s Endorsement

#EndSARS: Buhari Threatens To Deal With Protesters

December 8, 2020 6:09 am

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday Dec. 7 in Abuja threatened to deal with anyone who will exhibit any act of hooliganism while hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests in order to ensure peace and stability in the country.

The president made this known while virtually declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2020. President Buhari commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their efforts at swiftly restoring law and order in various states during the large-scale criminality that ensued in the wake of the #ENDSARS protests.

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While reiterating …

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