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South Africa opens borders to African countries, limits others

South Africa Opens Borders To African Countries, Limits Others

October 1, 2020 2:52 pm

South Africa will reopen its borders to all African countries from Thursday while barring tourists from around 50 nations with high coronavirus infection rates, the government said on Wednesday.

The continent’s most industrialised economy shuttered its borders at the start of a strict nationwide lockdown on March 27 to limit the spread of the virus.

Restrictions on movement and business have been gradually eased since June, but borders stayed sealed to avoid importing the virus from abroad.

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Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said the country would “gradually” open borders, but …

Gov. Makinde leads ‘Independence Day Walk’ in Ibadan

Gov Makinde Leads ‘Independence Day Walk’ In Ibadan

October 1, 2020 2:48 pm
Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday, led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a walk to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary.

The 1.8-kilometre walk took off from the Government House Arcade, Agodi, and ended at the Total Garden roundabout in the ancient city.

Addressing newsmen at the end of the walk, Makinde, who said that 60 years was very significant in the existence of a nation, added that the celebration of the diamond jubilee would have been held at a stadium but for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fashola Bemoans Damage To Nigerian Roads By Trucks

Nigeria Is Relatively Young At 60 – Fashola

October 1, 2020 1:38 pm
Nigeria’s Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said on Thursday that the country is relatively young as it celebrates its 60th Independence anniversary.

The minister stated this while speaking at “The PlatformNG60” organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, anchored by Pastor Poju Oyemade.

According to him, the country’s infrastructure deficit was due to under investments.

Fashola said the government was committed at expanding infrastructure in spite of the drop in oil revenue, noting that 671 road and bridge construction were ongoing in the country.

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He urged …

Boss Mustapha: Osinbajo Committed To Indivisibility Of Nigeria

Osinbajo Committed To Indivisibility Of Nigeria – Boss Mustapha

October 1, 2020 7:43 am

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, has declared that he and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are very firmly and irrevocably committed to the ideal of one and indivisible Nigerian nation.

In a statement he issued yesterday, Mustapha frowned at the sensational slant accorded the remarks by Osinbajo last Sunday during the special interdenominational service at the National Ecumenical Centre to commemorate the country’s 60th independence anniversary.

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The SGF, who stood in for Osinbajo at the Sunday’s occasion, also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s consistent efforts …

Nigeria At 60: Don’t Lose Hope – Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria At 60: Don’t Lose Hope – Goodluck Jonathan

October 1, 2020 7:14 am

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary.

Jonathan said rather than lose hope, Nigerians should be purposeful in playing their own roles towards making the country great.

He stated this in his message to Nigerians as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary, on Thursday.

Jonathan said the journey of Nigeria had been that of mixed fortunes.

According to the former president, Nigeria will only be prosperous when citizens show commitment.

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Cleric Predicts VP Osinbajo’s Removal Before 2023

Cleric Predicts VP Osinbajo’s Removal Before 2023

October 1, 2020 7:12 am

The General Overseer of Our Sanctuary Gospel Church of Nigeria, Bishop Udo Azogu has predicted the likely removal of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, before the 2023 general elections.

The cleric posted his prediction on Facebook, on Tuesday.

He said that in the event that Osinbajo survives the ouster from office, his office would be rendered redundant.

Bishop Azogu wrote; ‘Osinbajo may lose his job as VP or his office is rendered completely redundant before 2023.’

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The prelate had predicted victory for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives …

Nigeria Deserves More At 60 – Gov Fintiri

Nigeria Deserves More At 60 – Gov Fintiri

October 1, 2020 4:54 am

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of commemorating the nation’s independence.

The governor extended his congratulations amidts reservation, expressing the view that his state and Nigeria as a whole deserve more at 60.

‘It is with great pleasure that I extend congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 60th anniversary celebrations,’ the governor said Thursday morning via a statement released by his Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.

Governor Fintiri stressed that after 60 years of nationhood and two decades of democratic process, the political class must advance democracy, peace and prosperity.

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Nigeria At 60: Buhari Announces New Price For Petrol

October 1, 2020 4:49 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a new price for the pump price of petrol in the country.

Buhari said fuel will now be sold at ₦161 per litre in Nigeria, noting that other nations such as Ghana, Niger, Chad Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries sell petrol on a higher price than Nigeria.

He lambasted the previous governments from 1999 to 2015 for criticising his administration when they allegedly presided over the near-destruction of the country.

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Buhari, in his nationwide broadcast to mark the Independence Day celebration, said …

Insecurity: Government Doing Its Best – Buhari

Buhari: We Need A Process Of National Healing (Full Broadcast)

October 1, 2020 4:07 am

Full speech of President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary.

Fellow Nigerians

I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria.

Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.…

Biden calls Trump debate performance a ‘national embarrassment’

Biden Calls Trump Debate Performance A ‘National Embarrassment’

September 30, 2020 5:00 pm
Democrat challenger Joe Biden on Wednesday branded Donald Trump’s debate performance a ‘national embarrassment’ for not addressing concerns of everyday Americans and failing to clearly denounce white supremacist groups.

 

“Maybe I should not say this, but the president of the United States conducted himself the way he did — I think it was a national embarrassment,” Biden said during a stop in Alliance, Ohio as part of a train tour through swing state Ohio and neighboring battleground Pennsylvania.

Trump and Biden engaged in a fierce verbal brawl Tuesday in Cleveland where they faced off in their first presidential debate.…

President Buhari Speaks Ahead Of Ondo Election

Appointment Of Judges: President Buhari Floors 15 SANs

September 30, 2020 4:59 pm
A suit filed by a group consisting of 15 Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, challenging the selection of 21 out of 31 persons chosen by President Muhammadu Buhari for appointment as judges in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory was on Wednesday dismissed by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
Justice Okon Abang, in his judgment, held that the plaintiff lacked locus standi to institute the case in view of the fact that they have not shown any special interest as to confer on them the locus to commence the suit against the respective parties.
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Belgium finally gets new PM, 16 months after vote

Belgium Finally Gets New PM,16 Months After Vote

September 30, 2020 1:50 pm
Flemish liberal leader Alexander De Croo will be Belgium’s new prime minister at the head of a seven-party coalition government, it was announced Wednesday — 16 months after an inconclusive election.

De Croo’s French-speaking socialist rival Paul Magnette confirmed that the parties had chosen the 44-year-old finance minister as premier. He is to be sworn in on Thursday by Belgium’s king.

By choosing a Flemish leader, the incoming government hopes to balance the fact that its parliamentary base will be drawn from mainly French-speaking parties, with the main Dutch-speaking groups in opposition.

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