Month: June 2017

Northern group threatens to resist alleged plans by Yorubas to remove President

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The Northern youths in a statement signed by its spokesmen, said the South-West is planning to discredit the North in 2019. A group of Arewa Youths has warned against any plans to stop the 8 year tenure of President Buhari. According to Daily Post, the group also alleged that some Yoruba leaders want to make Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, the President. The Northern youths in a statement signed by its spokesmen, Muhammed Shehu and Tanko Abdullahi said the South-West is planning to discredit the North in 2019. The group also said “We are very much aware that…

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US sets new visa rules for 6 mainly Muslim nations, refugees

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The Trump administration on Wednesday set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a “close” family or business tie to the United States. The move came after the Supreme Court partially restored President Donald Trump’s executive order that was widely criticized as a ban on Muslims. Visas that have already been approved will not be revoked, but instructions issued by the State Department say that new applicants from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran and Yemen must prove a relationship with a parent,…

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This will be my final season – Bolt

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Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt insists this “emotional” season will indeed be his last, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career which galvanised track and field at a time of doping and corruption scandals. Bolt has won eight Olympic and 11 world gold medals in his career, but importantly was the outgoing, larger-than-life personality on whom athletics administrators could rely for a positive slant, an athlete widely recognised globally. Asked whether he might carry on after this season, Bolt said: “No, I don’t think so! “It’s just been a…

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Why I sacked my commissioners, others — Wike

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Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said the dissolution of the State Executive Council was to ensure better performance of the machinery of government. The governor stated this on Sunday at a Thanksgiving service over the victory of Mr Evans Bipi, the Majority Whip of the State House of Assembly, in the rerun election for Ogu/Bolu state constituency in the House of Assembly. Wike noted that the dissolution was carried out at the right time after due consultation with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. “The…

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At least 90 accounts hit by UK parliament cyberattack

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A “sustained and determined” cyberattack on Britain’s parliament compromised fewer than 90 email accounts, a parliamentary spokesman said Sunday. The National Crime Agency said it was investigating “a possible cyber incident affecting parliament”, which raised fears of blackmail threats against some of the 9,000 parliamentary email account holders. “Investigations are ongoing, but it has become clear that significantly fewer than one percent of the 9,000 accounts on the parliamentary network have been compromised,” the parliamentary spokesman told the Press Association. “As they are identified, the individuals whose accounts have been…

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Nigeria: Free Nation Or Conquered Vassal State?

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“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves”- Harriet Tubman. How can anyone describe Nigeria as a free nation when Sheik Othman Dan Fodio, the hero of the core Muslim north, the father of the Fulani Caliphate and the first Mahdi of Nigeria once said, “Allah has bestowed on me and my people the historic duty to spread the holy faith of the Prophet throughout the Caliphate and convert these pagans. If they refuse to accept Allah and his…

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Man United nearing deal for Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic – report

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Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic and could sign the Serbia international before the end of the week, ESPN FC reports. The 28-year-old, who returned to Chelsea for a second spell at Stamford Bridge in a £21 million transfer from Benfica in Jan 2014, has emerged as Jose Mourinho’s top target in his attempts to recruit a new defensive midfielder, with United being given no encouragement in their efforts to prise Eric Dier from Tottenham. Tiemoue Bakayoko, Mourinho’s No. 1 option for the…

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Donald Trump just ended a long tradition of celebrating Eid at the White House

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For the first time in nearly two decades, Ramadan has come and gone without the White House recognizing it with an iftar or Eid celebration, as had taken place each year under the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations. In the early days of December 1805, a handful of prominent politicians received formal invitations to join President Thomas Jefferson for a White House dinner. Such entreaties were not uncommon: Jefferson frequently hosted lawmakers for political working dinners at the White House, almost always commencing them about 3:30 in the afternoon, shortly…

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Mexico knock out hosts Russia, Portugal cruise

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Hosts Russia have been knocked out by Mexico in the FIFA Confederations Cup, after going down 1-2 in the last group match played today. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal also qualified after battering New Zealand 4-0, recording 7 points like Mexico and topping their Group A. Russia had hoped for a miraculous berth in the semi-final if they had beaten Mexico by some goal margin. After conceding the first goal in the 25th minute, Mexico came from behind to beat the hosts. They dominated the possession and piled pressure on Russia…

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Buhari should resign, good leaders leave when ill – Akinrinade

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A former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd), has advised President Muhammadu to resign. He said this would be a sign of good leadership not weakness. Akinrinade told Punch that calls for Buhari to resign should not be interpreted as dislike for him. “I am sure he and the people around him know that this is not a sentimental issue. If he is too ill to work, then he should leave presidency and go resign. “It’s better for him to resign before his reputation is destroyed or before…

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