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2023: Ndigbo Pushes Hard For Presidency, Restructuring

January 6, 2020 12:35 pm

Igbo leaders rose from a crucial meeting, weekend, with a resolve to pursue both restructuring and emergence of Nigerian president of Igbo extraction. 

They also asked other ethnic nationalities and zones, to as a matter of justice, equity and fairness, support the emergence of a president of Igbo extraction in 2023.

These were highlights of a nine-point communiqué at the 5th World Igbo Summit (WIS) held at the Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, from January 2 – 4.

They noted that there were three options left for Nigeria’s survival namely: to retain the dysfunctional status quo, to balkanise the country …

Housewife Pushes Co-Wife, Son Into Well

January 6, 2020 12:32 pm

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old housewife, Hauwa Lawal, for allegedly pushing her co-wife Zuwaira Sani, 35 and her 18-month-old son into a well.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kano.

Haruna said the police received a report on Friday that Lawal of Rurum village of Rano Local Government Area of Kano, had pushed her co-wife and baby into a well.

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“The suspect had a misunderstanding with the …

Pinturault Pushes Through Pain For Bormio Combined Win

December 29, 2019 5:17 pm

France’s Alexis Pinturault pushed through the pain of a thigh injury to snatch victory in the first men’s alpine skiing World Cup combined event of the season in Bormio on Sunday.

Local hero Dominik Paris was denied a hat-trick of wins this weekend, as an error on his slalom run left the Italian trailing seven-minutes behind the world combined champion.

Pinturault had placed 12th in the morning’s super-G run, but sealed his third win of the season after the slalom run down the icy ‘Stelvio’ piste in the Italian Alps.

Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde had led in the super-G, but …

US Opposition Pushes Trade Court To Brink Of Collapse

December 9, 2019 2:40 pm

The World Trade Organization’s capacity to settle international disputes, a core function throughout the body’s 25-year history, is on the brink of collapse following relentless US opposition.

The appellate branch of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), sometimes dubbed the supreme court of world trade, was a target of US criticism before President Donald Trump took office.

His predecessor Barack Obama’s administration began a policy of blocking the appointment of appeals judges over concerns that their rulings violated American interests.

Trump’s trade team has both extended that policy and escalated the fight.

Barring a shock breakthrough in the coming …

Huawei Pushes 5G In South East Asia

Huawei Pushes 5G In South East Asia

November 3, 2019 4:31 am
Chinese phone giant Huawei said Sunday it was ready to roll out 5G infrastructure across Southeast Asia, dismissing US warnings its tech could be used to hoover up data for Beijing.The firm has emerged as a key protagonist in the wider US-China trade war that has seen tit-for-tat tariffs imposed on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods.

President Donald Trump’s administration has warned Huawei’s equipment could allow China to spy on other countries and has effectively blocked American companies from selling US technology to the firm.

But the company has repeatedly denied the accusations, saying it is the

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Scarlett Johansson Pushes For All-Female Marvel Film

Scarlett Johansson Pushes For All-Female Marvel Film

October 15, 2019 3:18 pm

During a sit-down interview on “Variety”, Scarlett Johansson says she is “pushing” for an all-women marvel movie, despite her character Black Widow’s demise in “Endgame.”

“I don’t know what my future is in that world. Obviously, it’s a little more opaque for my character,” Johansson told Variety’s Marc Malkin while promoting her new film “Jojo Rabbit.” “But that group of actresses is so incredibly powerful and when they come together, it’s explosive and unstoppable. So yes, I’m pushing for that. I think audiences want it and I’m definitely one of them.”

After the epic battle scene in “Avengers: Endgame” …

Gbajabiamila Pushes For Special Fund For Women In Politics

Gbajabiamila Pushes For Special Fund For Women In Politics

October 12, 2019 7:39 pm

Faults Agitation For Gender Quota In Leadership Position

Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday, said he would push for the creation of a special fund to sponsor women’s political activities.

Speaking during a dialogue session organised by the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WimBiz) in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said Nigerian women have a lot to offer in politics.

The Speaker who promised to recommend the idea to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressive Congress (APC), argued that with the right candidates, good ideas, funding and organisation, more Nigerian women would get elected into political …

Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria

Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria

October 10, 2019 9:15 am

Heavy fighting has continued to ensue along the Turkey and Syrian border even as turkey pushes forward into Northern Syrian territory.

Turkish forces are stepping up airstrikes and a ground offensive, as their incursion into Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria enters a second day. Turkey’s military said it had seized designated targets. There are reports of heavy fighting in the central border region and seven civilian deaths. Tens of thousands of people are reported to be leaving their homes.

The assault on Kurdish-led forces, key US allies, follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops. Turkey says it …

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