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ANDP splits over Bayelsa Tribunal verdict
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A faction of the Advance Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP) in Bayelsa State has distanced itself from the election petition filed at the Bayelsa Governorship Elections Petitions Tribunal by its governorship candidate, King George. The faction led by the National Publicity Secretary, Fortune Oyadoghan, the State Publicity Secretary, Charles Krotezi and …
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Ekiti Assembly suspends LG chairman over unauthorised presidential campaign for Gov. Fayemi
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has suspended Mr Femi Ayodele, the Chairman of Ikere Local Government over alleged unauthorised presidential campaign publication for Gov. Kayode Fayemi. The suspension was through unanimous votes by the lawmakers during the Assembly’s sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. The members voted following a motion by the the Majority Leader, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Mekoyo drops new single “Living My Life” after 18 years
Top music producer, Mekoyo who produced the popular hit of all times“Olufunmi” for Styl-Plus has dropped a new single on Friday, August 21, 2020 titled “Living My Life”. This will be the producer second effort since the one he dropped in 2002 titled “Time To Shine. Like his first single that immediately became the …
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Zimbabwe politician who called for protests denied bail for third time
A Zimbabwean court on Friday denied bail for the third time to an opposition politician, who called for anti-government protests in July, ruling he could be a danger to the public if released. Jacob Ngarivhume has been in detention for a month after his arrest along with a journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono, on charges of inciting …
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22 ships discharge petrol, other items at Lagos port
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said that 22 ships at the Lagos ports were discharging petroleum products and foodstuff. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. It listed the contents of the ship as …
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2020 flood: Delta rules out IDP camps for would-be victims
Paul Osuyi, Asaba There will be no Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps for would be victims of the predicted flood in Delta State, this year, the state government has disclosed. The government said the decision to rule out regular IDP camps, is to conform with COVID-19 protocol. Temporary IDP camps also known as holding camps …
The Sun Nigeria.
10 injured as APC, ADP supporters clash in Ondo
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure No fewer than 10 persons on Friday sustained varying degrees of injuries as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and those of the All African Democratic Party (ADP) clashed in Ondo, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Also, 15 cars belonging to members of the two rival …
The Sun Nigeria.
Cross River: PDP, APC set for showdown over northern senatorial by-election
Judex Okoro, Calabar The race for Cross River northern senatorial district has continued to gather momentum as nine aspirants have picked nomination forms to occupy the seat. The seat was declared vacant by the clerk of the National Assembly following the death of Senator Rose Oko. Subsequently, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released …
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Somali leaders reach agreement on election model
Somali President Mohamed Farmajo and three regional leaders have agreed on a new election model for the 2020 to 2021 polls, which is seen as crucial for the country’s stability. Farmajo, who joined leaders of the regional states of Galmudug, South West State and Hirshabelle, as well as the governor of Banadir in Dhusamareb, the …
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Man, 53, docked for allegedly stealing N537, 000
A 53-year-old man, Adeosun Babatunde, on Friday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, for allegedly collecting the sum of N537,00 from one Mr Olawuyi Tirimisiyu. Babatunde whose address was not provided, is facing a charge bordering on stealing to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Adegeshin Famuyiwa, told …
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208 Nigerians return in last evacuation flight from US
Two hundred and eight Nigerian citizens departed New Jersey for home on Thursday night in the ninth evacuation flight from the U.S. Barring any future change in plan, this is the final repatriation flight organised by the Federal Government for citizens stranded in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic. It came barely 24 …
Industrialist opens ‘constituency office’ in Ughelli
An industrialist, Chief Lawrence Emareyo shocked the people of Ughelli, Delta state, when he recently inaugurated what he called a “constituency office”. Emareyo, who is neither a member of the State nor National Assembly, said the commissioning of a constituency office in Ughelli, was to cater for the needs of this kinsmen. Emareyo, who …
COVID-19: Latin America’s death toll passes 250,000
The number of reported COVID-19 deaths in Latin America passed 250,000 on Thursday, as the virus afflicts the region that has become the worst hit in the world. The grim milestone was passed as Brazil reported 1,204 deaths from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry, reports Reuters. …
Doctors ban Putin critic from leaving Russia
Doctors have banned Alexei Navalny, the Putin critic who is in a coma after a suspected poisoning, from being transported abroad. His spokeswoman said doctors had caved to Kremlin pressure – but a head doctor said the decision was made because he was not well enough. According to Sky News, a plane had apparently …
India’s coronavirus cases surge to 2.9m
India hurtled toward the 3 million mark for coronavirus cases on Friday, reporting 68,898 new infections in the last 24 hours, data from the federal health ministry showed. The total number of cases in the country now stands at 2.9 million, reports Reuters. Deaths in the same period jumped by 983, with the total …
Mali coup leaders to reopen borders
The army officers that seized control in Mali have announced that land and air borders will be reopened on Friday. The borders were closed after a coup this week. The coup leaders have also said they are in contact with opposition groups about starting the process of appointing a transitional president. West African leaders …
WHO, Unicef urge for reopening of schools in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. They say prolonged closure of schools is harmful to students and want governments to invest in sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in learning institutions. The two …
UK records second-highest daily COVID cases since June as testing expands
Britain recorded 1,182 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the second-highest daily total since June 21, government figures showed, in part reflecting the higher number of tests being processed. Thursday’s official data showed 190,434 tests were processed, compared to 117,971 on June 21, reports Reuters. Britain also reported a further six deaths of people who …
Steve Bannon, key to Trump’s rise, pleads not guilty to border-wall fraud charges
Steve Bannon, an architect of Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, was arrested on a yacht on Thursday and pleaded not guilty after being charged with defrauding donors in a scheme to help build the president’s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. As a top adviser to Trump’s presidential campaign who later served as White …
Kano: Police rescue man ‘locked up for 30 years’
The Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, rescued a 55-year-old man allegedly confined for 30 years in a solitary room by his relatives. The victim, alleged to be mentally challenged, was found tied to a log in a room with no window. He is the third person to be rescued by the police from …
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