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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.…

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 …

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 …

Biden Unveils New Stimulus Plan Including $1,400 Checks

US: Joe Biden Reacts To Donald Trump’s COVID-19 Status

October 2, 2020 12:11 pm

The US presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, has reacted to the news of President Donald Trump and his wife contracting COVID-19.

Trump announced on Friday that he and his wife, Melania have tested positive for COVID-19.

He announced that they will be quarantined for the recovery process to begin.

Read Also; Biden Calls Trump Debate Performance A ‘National Embarrassment’

And Biden, who is Trump’s main challenger in the November presidential election, tweeted, “Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery.

Biden said his family will continue …

We Are Free To Pursue Legal Option – Ize-Iyamu

We Are Free To Pursue Legal Option – Ize-Iyamu

October 2, 2020 6:20 am

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said he and his party are at liberty to pursue any legal option they deem fit as long as the peace of the state is not threatened.

In an Independence Day message signed by Ize-Iyamu, he said his party was collating facts and would soon speak authoritatively in the best tradition of rule of law, fairness to all and due process.

Read Also: US Lauds INEC, Obaseki, Others Over Peaceful Edo Election

He said, ‘We will brief you all in

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Osinbajo Kicks Against Prohibition Of Cryptocurrency

Let’s Face Future With Hope – Osinbajo To Nigeria Youths

October 2, 2020 4:24 am

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has called on the youths not to succumb to the challenges confronting Nigeria.

He reminded them that they hold the key to a more united, peaceful and prosperous nation.

Osinbajo expressed disagreement on comments reflective of a bleak view of Nigeria’s history.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said despite the onerous challenges, Nigerians have endured as a people.

Osinbajo made the remarks, Thursday, at the virtual edition of the NASFAT Global Youth Seminar.

Read Also: Osinbajo Committed To Indivisibility Of Nigeria – Boss Mustapha

He advised young citizens to guard their hearts and protect their capacity …

Trump And First Lady Melania Test Positive For COVID-19

Trump And First Lady Melania Test Positive For COVID-19

October 2, 2020 4:23 am

President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he and his wife both tested positive for the coronavirus, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign in which he has flouted experts’ guidance on preventing the disease’s spread.

The diagnosis amounts to the most serious known health threat to a sitting American president in decades. At 74 years old and obese, Trump falls into the highest risk category for serious complications from the disease, which has killed more than 200,000 Americans and more than 1 million people worldwide.
His infection with
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Akeredolu Meets Buhari, Demands Deputy Governor’s Resignation

My Deputy Agboola Ajayi Plans To Rig Election – Akeredolu

October 2, 2020 4:22 am

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has accused his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, of planning to militarise Ilaje Local Government during the October 10 governorship election.

He said the plan was aimed to intimidate the people and discourage them from coming out to vote with a view to giving the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) a conducive atmosphere to rig the election.

Akeredolu, who spoke through the spokesman for his campaign organization, Olatunde Richard, said Ilaje people were determined to vote massively for the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure their son, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his running mate, is voted into power.

He said the people must …

Sirleaf Praises Kwara As Model For Women Empowerment

Sirleaf Praises Kwara As Model For Women Empowerment

October 2, 2020 4:21 am
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian President says Kwara is a model for women empowerment, as it demonstrates institutional reforms and political will as key for gender inclusion.

Sirleaf made this remark during the First Kwara State Gender (virtual) Conference organised by the state government on Thursday in Ilorin.

The theme of the conference is “Institutional Reforms, Political will, the key to Gender Inclusion”.

Sirleaf said that advocacy for women empowerment should include reforms at various levels.

She described Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a regional leader in the promotion of gender inclusion, urging other Nigerian leaders to emulate him.

“You have …

Lebanon, Israel Hold Talks To Settle Border Disputes

Lebanon, Israel Hold Talks To Settle Border Disputes

October 1, 2020 5:08 pm

Lebanon and Israel said Thursday they will hold US-brokered negotiations on their disputed land and maritime borders, the first talks in decades between two countries technically still at war.

The United States will act as a facilitator during the talks to be held in the southern Lebanon border town of Naqoura, Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told a news conference in Beirut, without giving a date.

In Israel, Energy Minister Youval Steinitz said in a statement the “direct negotiations” would be held after the Jewish feast of Sukkot that ends October 10.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed what …

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