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Suspense As Kogi Awaits Supreme Court Ruling On Gov Tussle

Suspense As Kogi Awaits Supreme Court Ruling On Gov Tussle

August 30, 2020 12:54 pm

Palpable apprehension has gripped residents and indigenes of Kogi State over the outcome of legal tussles over the Governorship of the state. There are petitions against Governor Yahaya Bello,’s occupation of the iffice. All things being equal, the Supreme Court will give judgement on the matter tomorrow, Monday 31st August.

The Apex court had adjourned ruling in two cases to the new date last week, after it dismissed the case of the Democratic People’s Party, DPP alleging undue exclusion from the November 16th Governorship poll.

The pending cases are those of candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Engr. Musa Wada …

APC Records Rich Harvest In Benue

APC Records Rich Harvest In Benue

August 30, 2020 3:45 am

Prof. Bem Angwe, former Executive Secretary (ES), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Saturday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) with his supporters in Benue State.

Angwe is the latest among Benue heavyweights to join the APC.

Among the high profile defectors in the past month were Sen. Barnabas Gemade and Mr Herman Hembe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Konshisha/Vandeikya federal constituency.

On Saturday, more people also switched to the APC.

They include Rev Aernyi, former Special Adviser to the Governor , A.A Iortyom, former Governor’s Liaison Officer for Buruku Local Government and Mrs Helen Ikpambese, former …

Peter Obi Finally Reacts To DSS, IPOB Bloody Clash In Enugu

Peter Obi Finally Reacts To DSS, IPOB Bloody Clash In Enugu

August 30, 2020 3:41 am

Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Feb. 23 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has condemned the recent killings of IPOB members in Emene, Enugu State.

Officers of Department of States Services (DSS) and members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were killed during a fierce clash between the duo last week.

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Reacting to the tragic clash on his Twitter page on Saturday, the former Governor of Anambra State described the incident as senseless and demanded a thorough investigation.

“The recent killing

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Race For New Japan Prime Minister Starts After Resignation

Race For New Japan Prime Minister Starts After Resignation

August 29, 2020 3:19 pm

The race to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kicked off informally on Saturday, with several contenders announcing their plans to stand, a day after Japan’s longest-serving leader announced his resignation.

Abe said he was suffering a recurrence of ulcerative colitis, the condition that forced him to cut short his first term in office, but that he would stay on until his successor is decided.

Exactly how the process will unfold was still unclear, with local media reporting on Saturday that several options were being considered.

Abe’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party could opt for a more traditional leadership election, involving lawmakers …

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Buhari Reacts As Norwegian Ambassador Leaves Nigeria

August 29, 2020 4:22 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed delight at the progress made in the Nigeria-Norwegian relations in the last four years.

Speaking at a virtual farewell meeting with the out-going Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, Jens-Petter Kjemprud, the President commended him for the bilateral accomplishment in the area of oil and gas, fishing, humanitarian assistance in the Northeast and other benefits that his efforts have brought to Nigeria.

“I congratulate you on your performance and hard work and for the help in the promotion of the welfare of people in the Northeast where we have a problem of Internally Displaced Persons, …

Buhari Executes Major Shake Up Of Permanent Secretaries

Buhari Executes Major Shake Up Of Permanent Secretaries

August 29, 2020 4:19 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved fresh deployments of newly appointed permanent secretaries, while also redeploying older ones in the Federal Civil Service.

Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made this known in a circular she signed and issued on Friday in Abuja.

The effective dates for the movements varied, as some already resumed at their new posts on 27 August, while some are expecting to take over their new ministries end of October.

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Here are those affected in the shake-up:

1.Chinyeaka Christian. FCT Ministry of …

Bullion Van: 'Tinubu Untouchable, Buhari Can’t Probe Him'

Bullion Van: ‘Tinubu Untouchable, Buhari Can’t Probe Him’

August 29, 2020 4:15 am

Olusegun Bamgbose, National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has told those calling for the probe of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, to stop wasting their time.

According to Bamgbose, the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari cannot investigate Tinubu.

Recall that recently, thousands of Nigerians led Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, signed a petition on social media, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate and probe Tinubu in respect of his use of Bullion van during the 2019 general election.

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2019 Polls: Contention deepens over EU report

EU Urges Russia Not To Intervene In Belarus

August 28, 2020 5:05 pm

The European Union urged Russia on Friday not to intervene in Belarus after President Vladimir Putin vowed military support for the country’s embattled leader.

As EU foreign ministers meeting in Berlin discussed the crisis, President Alexander Lukashenko — facing unprecedented protests calling for him to quit — accused the West of trying to topple him in order to weaken Moscow.

Meanwhile neighbouring Ukraine, which saw its own pro-Russian leader toppled after bloody protests in 2014, has offered refuge to Belarusians fleeing a regime crackdown.

Read Also: Putin Vows Military Support For Belarus’ Lukashenko

The EU has rejected the official results …

NIN Can Be Used To Identify Criminal Herdsmen – Ganduje To FG

Ganduje’s ₦300bn Chinese Loan Slavery – Kano Elders To Buhari

August 28, 2020 5:03 pm

Kano State Elders, under the aegis of the Kano Unity Forum, has petitioned the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the National Assembly and the Federal Ministry of Finance, asking them to stop the ₦300bn loan the state Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, plans to obtain from China.

In the petition, titled, “A call for the urgent review of the proposed Chinese mono rail loan to Kano State Government,’ which was signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Tofa, the forum condemned Ganduje’s insistence on obtaining the loan from China Development Bank.

In a copy of the petition made available to …

FG Reacts To Harassment Of Its Citizens In Ghana

FG Reacts To Harassment Of Its Citizens In Ghana

August 28, 2020 5:02 pm

The Nigerian Government is deeply concerned by the incessant harassment of its citizens in Ghana and the progressive acts of hostility towards the country by Ghanaian authorities, and will no longer tolerate such.

In this regard, the Federal Government is urgently considering a number of options aimed at ameliorating the situation.

Read Also: Closure Of Nigerian Shops In Ghana Xenophobic – Abaribe

The Federal Government has been documenting the acts of hostility towards Nigeria and Nigerians by the Ghanaian authorities. These include:

– Seizure of the Nigerian Mission’s property located at No. 10, Barnes Road, Accra, which the Nigerian Government

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I’ll No Longer Tolerate Violence By Jegede’s Supporters – Akeredolu

I’ll No Longer Tolerate Violence By Jegede’s Supporters – Akeredolu

August 28, 2020 1:00 pm

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called on the Nigeria Police to call the supporters of the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP to order over attacks on the members of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

According to Akeredolu, violence on the part of the PDP will no longer be tolerated in the state under any guise.

The governor who spoke through the Spokesperson, Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation, Olabode Richard Olatunde emphasized that members of the APC and supporters of Akeredolu have been subjected to unprovoked attacks from hoodlums allegedly loyal to Jegede.

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Biden Unveils New Stimulus Plan Including $1,400 Checks

Biden: COVID-19 Crisis, Racial Strife Symptoms Of Trump Era

August 28, 2020 10:55 am

America’s coronavirus pandemic and racial strife are symptoms of Donald Trump era and he must be voted out for rectification.

Joe Biden, former vice-president of the U.S. and candidate of the Democrats in the November election made the assertion on Thursday.

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“The problem we have right now is we’re in Donald Trump’s America,” Biden said on MSNBC in his first public reaction to this week’s Republican convention, where speakers have alleged a Biden administration would produce chaos and disorder.

“He just keeps pouring fuel on the fire. He’s encouraging

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