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Davido reacts uncle's defeat

Davido reacts to uncle’s defeat: ‘It hurts but not the end’

May 9, 2019 9:22 pm

Music star, Davido, has expressed his disappointment at the ruling of the Court of Appeal which declared Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the elected governor of Osun State.

Davido took to his Instagram page to react to the court ruling which was not in favour of his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to him, this is not the end of the journey as he thinks there would be a victory when the case shifts to the Supreme Court.

“My people, we cannot hide our disappointment. This …

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Vote counting starts in South Africa, ANC likely to win

May 8, 2019 9:54 pm

Elections officials in South Africa counted ballot papers in the early hours of Thursday, a day after a vote seen as the toughest test yet for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), 25 years after it swept to power at the end of white minority rule.

The elections for a new parliament and nine provincial legislatures are the first barometer of national sentiment since President Cyril Ramaphosa replaced scandal-plagued Jacob Zuma as head of state in February 2018.

Forty eight parties took part in the election.

Ramaphosa is trying to arrest a slide in support for the ANC, which has …

President Donald Trump

Trump imposes more sanctions on Iran

May 8, 2019 9:12 pm

US President Donald Trump has tightened the screws further on Iran with sanctions on its mining industry after a frustrated Tehran said it would suspend some promises it made under a nuclear deal rejected by Washington.

On the anniversary of Trump’s withdrawal from the accord he denounced as “horrible,” tensions were soaring after the United States deployed an aircraft carrier strike group and nuclear-capable bombers to the region and accused Iran of “imminent” attacks.

In an announcement previewed for days, Iran said it would immediately stop implementing some restrictions under the 2015 deal — a move aimed largely at pressing …

Kano Assembly

Kano Assembly approves the creation of 4 new emirates

May 8, 2019 8:40 pm

The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA), has approved the amendment of the Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs law, paving way for the decentralisation of the Kano Emirate council.

The bill, known as Kano Emirs Appointment and Deposition Amendment Bill 2019 was promptly signed into law by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

It allows for the creation of four more first class emirs Rano, Karaye, Bichi and Gaya councils.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the assembly embarked on its earlier plans to amend the law following a petition filed before the house by Ibrahim Chambers.

The petitioner demanded for the …

Atiku and Jubril

Atiku vs Jubril: Tribunal cautions against comments

May 8, 2019 7:56 pm

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has promised all parties in the four petitions pending before it of fairness, however the tribunal cautioned lawyers not to make comments on the proceedings.

The Nation reports, and addresses Jubril Al-Sudani, the impostor as President Muhammadu Buhari :

The petitioners are seeking to void the outcome of the February 23 presidential election, won by the incumbent  President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), who is heading the tribunal’s five-man panel, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, gave the assurance yesterday while speaking at its …

US House passes $19.1bn disaster relief,

$1 billion loss: Why Trump didn’t pay tax for 8 years

May 8, 2019 7:31 pm

More than $1 billion over 10 years. That’s how much money Donald Trump’s businesses lost from 1985 to 1994, according to The New York Times.

The newspaper learned the details about a decade’s worth of Trump’s tax records, which indicate that he lost more money than nearly any other individual US taxpayer during that time period.

READ ALSO: Trump’s tax returns: US Treasury secretary defies congress

Trump also lost so much money that he didn’t have to pay income taxes for eight of those 10 years. An attorney for the President said the Times’ story was “demonstrably false” …

You are not above the law, EFCC tells Saraki

May 8, 2019 6:57 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki that “he is not above the law”.

Acting spokesman of the commission, Mr Tony Orilade said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

The spokesman was reacting to a statement, “EFCC Stop Witch-Hunting Saraki credited to Saraki’s media aide, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu.

According to Orilade, the EFCC has taken note of the reactions of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to the Commission’s inquiries regarding his earnings as Kwara State governor.

Recently, the commission began investigation into the Senate President’s activities while …

Iran to partially withdraw from nuclear deal

May 8, 2019 9:58 am

Iran will partially pull out of the nuclear deal it signed with the United States and five other nations. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country would reduce its “commitments” to the deal, signed in 2015, but wouldn’t completely withdraw.

President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the agreement — which was intended to prevent Iran from developing nukes — a year ago.

Tensions between the two countries have ramped up in recent weeks: The United States moved to cut off Iran’s oil revenues, designated its Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group and deployed a carrier strike groupand …

Police prosecute native doctor for allegedly cheating woman

May 8, 2019 9:13 am

A 29-year-old native doctor, Terfa Bur,  on Wednesday appeared in a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court for intimidating and cheating a woman.

Bur, who lives at N0 36, Daniel Amokachi Lane, Makurdi, is charged with criminal breach of Ttust, intimidation and cheating

He, however, pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Edward Imo, told the court that one Iwuese Adaga reported the case at the ‘D’ Division Police Station, Makurdi on Feb 26.

Imo alleged that the defendant collected N275, 100, from him with a promise to prepare a ”portion” that would help her  give birth to twins.

He said that …

NUC approves establishment of 3 more universities in Imo

May 8, 2019 12:21 am
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of additional three universities in Imo.
The universities are the University of Science and Technology, Omuna Isiako, University of Creative Technology, Umuna and the University of Medical Sciences, Ogboko.

With the additional three universities, Imo now has five universities, the only state with the highest number of universities in the country.

Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Executive Secretary of the commission, while receiving the master plan, Academic brief and Environmental impact analysis from Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday in Abuja, said the universities would meet the needs of the country.

Rasheed …

Atiku’s silence on the Jubril deception and the consequence

Tribunal begins hearing on Atiku, others’ petitions today

May 8, 2019 12:09 am

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will today formally commence hearing in the petitions filed by candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, his party, the PDP, and three other political parties and their presidential candidates against the victory of Jubril (President Muhammadu Buhari) and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Atiku, PDP and the others in their various petitions are seeking the nullification of Buhari’s victory at the February 23 presidential poll on allegations of widespread rigging, violations of the Electoral Act, suppression of voters and violence amongst other electoral malpractices.…

FAO launches Country Programme Framework for Nigeria

May 7, 2019 11:45 am

The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has launched its Country Programme Framework for Nigeria (CPF) for 2018 to 2022.

The launch took place on Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr Suffyan Koroma, FAO Country Representative, said during a public presentation of the programme that the CPF was a guide on FAOs partnership and collaboration with the Federal Government for food security and national development for a five year circle.

In preparing the documents, the stakeholders identified five key areas priorities in which the organisation could best apply and leverage its knowledge, resources, experience and expertise, Koroma said.

According to him, the priority …

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