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Evidence Of Trump Misconduct ‘Overwhelming’

December 3, 2019 4:56 pm

The evidence for impeaching President Donald Trump for misconduct in office and obstruction is “overwhelming,” the final report on the House investigation into the US leader said Tuesday.

The 300-page report, meant as the basis for articles of impeachment, accused Trump of endangering national security and of an unparalleled effort to stifle the probe into claims he pressured Ukraine for dirt on a Democratic election rival.

“The impeachment inquiry has found that President Trump, personally and acting through agents within and outside of the US government, solicited the interference of a foreign government, Ukraine, to benefit his reelection” next year, …

IPOB Press Release On Invasion Of Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s House

December 3, 2019 2:24 pm

IPOB PRESS RELEASE IN RESPONSE TO ANAMBRA POLICE STATEMENT ON THE DEADLY INVASION OF BARR. EJIOFOR’S & ALLEGED DEATH OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS

3 December 2019

[Attached: Video of Barrister Ejiofor’s country home in flames in Oraifite]

The unprovoked Nigeria police and army invasion of the home of our lawyer Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor barely four days after the painful burial of his senior brother is proof that those running Nigeria have descended into the abyss of iniquity from which they may never recover. Not even during the darkest days of Abacha’s dictatorship did anyone witness such brazen intimidation of a …

Buhari Inherited $63bn Debt, BMO Tells Atiku

December 3, 2019 2:23 pm

The Buhari Media Organisation has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s assertion that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration took more loans in the last three years than the preceding administrations did in 30 years.

The group said the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections was a co-mixture of “outright lies and conjectures.”

In a statement signed by its chairman, Niyi Akinsiju; and secretary, Cassidy Madueke, the group said Atiku had “a penchant for twisting facts for political expediency.”It cautioned the former Vice President to always check his facts and figures before making them public.…

Police Declare Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Wanted

December 3, 2019 12:14 pm

The police in Anambra State have declared Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a lawyer, wanted over the clash Monday in Oraifite which left at least four persons dead.

The police commissioner in the state, John Abang, in a video message circulated by the spokesman of the police, Haruna Mohammed, on Tuesday, urged members of the public with any information of his whereabouts to avail the police or any other security agencies of such information.

“Gentleman, I will like to let Nigerians to know that as we speak, Barrister Ejiofor, an IPOB member and his cohorts have been declared wanted by the command”.

“And …

FG Begins Remodelling Of Grazing Reserves Into Ranches

December 3, 2019 12:13 pm
The Federal Government has begun remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches in seven states as part of efforts to transform and modernise the country’s livestock industry.

The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Prof. Bashir Usman, made this known on Tuesday in Zaria at the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop on the remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised by NCNE for 120 nomadic education extension agents and other officers of the commission.

Usman, who was represented by the Director, Social Mobilisation and Women

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Saraki: EFCC Playing Politics, Witch-Hunting Enemies

December 3, 2019 9:27 am

Bukola Saraki, former senate president, has kicked against court judgement ordering the forfeiture of his houses to EFCC, saying that it is an abuse of the court process and a violation of a subsisting order of the federal high court in Abuja.
It should be noted that a federal high court in Lagos had ordered the forfeiture of two houses of Saraki in Ilorin based on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement, Yusuph Olaniyonu, his special adviser on media and publicity, alleged that the claim that the property were built with …

Lagos Doctors Reject New Minimum Wage

December 3, 2019 3:33 am

Doctors in Lagos State, under the aegis of Medical Guild, have rejected the new minimum wage paid to workers by the state government, saying it is below the expectations of civil servants.

Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Guild, made the doctors’ decision known on Monday at a media briefing on the Scientific Conference scheduled to hold on Dec. 3 and 4 in Lagos.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Medical Guild is the association of doctors under the employment of the Lagos State Government.

Saheed said that …

Federer Becomes First Living Swiss on Minted Coin

December 3, 2019 3:32 am

Tennis great Roger Federer is to become the first living Swiss to have a coin minted in their honour, with a commemorative 20 franc (£16) silver piece bearing his image being issued in January.

The 38-year-old 20-time Grand Slam champion is regarded by many as the greatest tennis player ever and is a national hero in Switzerland.

Swissmint confirmed that 55,000 of the coins, featuring Federer delivering a backhand, will be produced and will be available for pre-order from today until December 19.

“Roger Federer’s sporting achievements, his charitable commitments, his easy-going nature and his accessibility to his fans have …

Sylva: Nigeria Flared Gas Worth $1bn, 3000MW In 2017

December 3, 2019 3:31 am

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva has disclosed that Nigeria flared about 324 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas in 2017.

Sylva, who said this at the recent 9th annual gas summit of the Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA), added that the volume of gas flared by the country in that year was worth $1 billion, and could as well produce for her 3000 megawatts (MW) of electricity daily.

He spoke through the Programme Coordinator for the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercalisation Programme (NGFCP), Mr. Justice Derefaka, and explained that in addition, the country failed …

Vitafoam Rewards Distributors, Assures Quality Products

December 3, 2019 3:30 am

Commercial Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Mr. Sola Owoade has said the company will continue with its policy of quality, innovative and customised products to constantly meet expectation of diverse customers in this era of information technology. He also assured distributors of sustaining its policy of producing customised products to meet diverse needs of the end users.

Owoade, who represented the managing director of the Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, gave the assurance while speaking at the Vitafoam’s Distributors’ forum held in Lagos. The award had been held in Benin City, Kano and Abuja, while the grand finale is scheduled for Wednesday, December …

Pat Asadu Donates 200-Seat E-Library To UNN (Photos)

December 3, 2019 3:30 am

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday inaugurated a 200-seater e-library furnished and donated to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) by the member, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu.

Inaugurating the e-library amid jubilation, Gov. Ugwuanyi commended Hon. Asadu for the bold initiative aimed at improving the standard of education in the university.

The e-library, which is located at Professor Paul Akubue Building, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, comprises 200 computers fully installed with internet facilities and office furniture.

Speaking at the event, the Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. A.A Attamah described the donation as …

Alisson Becker Wins Yachine Trophy At Ballon D’or In France

December 3, 2019 3:28 am

After a successful season of hard work, clean shits and saves, Allison has been given the Yachine Trophy which is the trophy for the best keeper.

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The Liverpool Keeper enjoyed the best season of his life last season after win the UEFA champions league against English side Tottenham. Becker took his team past the semi finals after a surprise clean shit defeat to the Spanish giants Barcelona.

 

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