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Melaye’s recall and the banging drums Of war in Kogi

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Since the eruption of political fracas between Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and the Senator for Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, a lot of ugly events have been unfolding. SOLOMON AYADO takes a look at issues surrounding the frosty relationship betwen the duo and the move to recall the vocal senator. Although the much anticipated 2019 general elections are still ahead, the political gimmicks, the clever maneuverings and above all, the treachery that ha’s already Playing out in Kogi state  is more obvious than can best be imagined. No…

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Trump travel ban dealt another blow, faces high court next

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SEATTLE — Another U.S. appeals court stomped on President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban Monday, saying the administration violated federal immigration law and failed to provide a valid reason for keeping people from six mostly Muslim nations from coming to the country. The decision by a unanimous three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals helps keep the travel ban blocked and deals Trump a second big legal defeat on the policy in less than three weeks. The administration said it would seek further review at…

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Russia gets cyber-weapon to destroy electricity system

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With the assistance of allied hackers, Russia has developed a cyberweapon capable of destroying electricity grid, U.S. researchers report that such could be used to upset the American electric system. The reports say that the devise was used to disrupt energy system in Ukraine December in 2015. According to the Washington Post, the cyberweapon has the potential to be the most disruptive yet against electric systems that Americans depend on for daily life. The malware, which researchers have dubbed CrashOverride, is known to have disrupted only one energy system —…

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Sean Diddy Combs now world’s richest entertainer

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Rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was named the world’s highest-paid entertainer on Monday, ousting pop singer Taylor Swift who fell to 49th place on the Forbes annual list. Beyonce moved into the second spot with $105 million, courtesy of her best-selling “Lemonade” album and world tour, while British author J.K. Rowling ($95 million) moved back into the top three thanks largely to her “Harry Potter” spinoff movie franchise “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Combs, 47, earned an estimated $130 million in the 12 months ended June…

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Sexual assault: Bill Cosby awaits jurors verdict

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Bill Cosby will soon know his fate as jurors began deliberating over his sexual assault trial on Monday after a weeklong proceeding in Pennsylvania that saw prosecutors and defense lawyers paint starkly different portraits of the once-beloved comedian. The jury discussed the case for about four hours before adjourning at 9:30 p.m. (0130 GMT), after both sides delivered their closing arguments earlier in the day. Montgomery District Attorney Kevin Steele told jurors Cosby’s own words, given to police and in a deposition more than a decade ago, show he ensnared…

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Osinbajo signs 2017 budget

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday signed the 2017 budget almost four weeks after the National Assembly transmitted the appropriation bill to the presidency. At the signing ceremony witnessed by principal officers of the National Assembly, led by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Osinbajo declared that the N7.44trillion budget will bring back an era of abundance in the Nigerian economy. The budget passed by the National Assembly since almost a month ago, was dogged by some delay on the executive side as there were some arguments over the alterations of…

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Trump administration set to release Boko Haram plan

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The Trump administration is expected to reveal to lawmakers its five-year plan to address the Boko Haram rebellion in north east Nigeria and Lake Chad region. This is pursuant to a law signed by former President Barack Obama last December.The law arose from a bill proposed by congresswoman Fredericka Wilson. Indication that the Trump administration will unveil its Boko Haram plan was contained in notification letter addressed to the congresswoman by the US Department of State Last month, U.S. Senator Susan Collins and U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson led a bipartisan…

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Democracy: “What June 12 taught us” – Tinubu

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All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Sen. Bola Tinubu, says without the uncompromising resistance to military rule engendered by the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election, there would probably not have been a 4th Republic today. Tinubu said this in a message on Sunday night entitled ‘What June 12 Taught Us’, to mark the 24th anniversary of the annulled presidential election, believed to have been won by Chief Moshood Abiola. Abiola, who insisted on his mandate after the annulment by the then military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, was later arrested…

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England win FIFA U-20 World Cup

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England have made history in Suwon, South Korea as they claimed their first FIFA U-20 World Cup, edging out Venezuela by a lone goal. Both sides tried to outplay each other in the scintillating final but the encounter was decided  by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half strike in the 35th minute. Calvert-Lewin  initial effort was blocked by Wuilker Farinez, but the rebound fell into the path of the Everton forward and he made no mistake with his second chance. England goalkeeper Freddie Woodman made two vital saves in the second half. The first…

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WHO issues new guidelines on antibiotics use

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Antibiotics in the Access group include amoxicillin, a widely-used antibiotic to treat infections such as pneumonia The World Health Organization(WHO) has today released new guidelines on the use of antibiotics as strategy to combat the increasing rates of drug resistance. In a statement released today, the global health agency has classified antibiotics into three categories; Access, Watch and Reserve with specific guidelines on when each can be used. “The change aims to ensure that antibiotics are available when needed, and that the right antibiotics are prescribed for the right infections. It…

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