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Supreme Court nullifies Orji Uzor Kalu’s conviction
The Supreme Court on Friday nullified the conviction of former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. He had been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment over N7.16 billion fraud by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on December 5. However, on Friday, the Supreme Court gave a fresh order, stopping the judgment. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court will reassign the case for a fresh trial.
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Covid-19: FG gave Lagos State Funds and not others because it was convinced to do so – Femi Adesina
Special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has revealed the reason why the federal government has not given financial assistance to states in their fight against coronavirus. He said this during a radio programme as he accused some Governors of prioritising the quest for money over the need to overcome the disease in the state adding that Lagos state was assisted because they were scouting for technical, manpower and facility supports, not just financial support. “The Federal Government assisted Lagos State with N10 billion for its commitment and only because it was satisfied that the government of Lagos started…
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Lockdown: Wike to auction impounded Vehicles
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has ordered the auction of vehicles that have been impounded for disobeying the lockdown order. He said this on Thursday in an interview after he went round to monitor the level of compliance with the lockdown. “The defaulters will be tried by the Mobile Courts and I have told the Attorney General, all the impounded vehicles must be auctioned. By tomorrow, the Honourable Attorney General would have advertised those vehicles and we will auction them,” he said. “Some people don’t believe that Coronavirus is in existence. Until you make them understand that we are…
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Almajiri: “Islam opposes the idea of leaving a City under Plague” – MURIC tells Northern Governors
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC has condemned the expulsion of Almajiris from their resident states to their supposed state of origin. Reacting via a statement, Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director of MURIC stated that the governors were not obeying the teachings of prophet Muhammad who opposed the idea of leaving or entering a city under plague. He further added that Nigeria would have been better if the nation adhered to Islamic teachings. “It is clear that the concerned Northern States appeared to have acted without consulting Islamic scholars who are at their beck and call. Islam opposes the idea of leaving…
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Nigerian Judge who pronounced annulment of June 12 election has died
Nigerian judge, Justice Dahiru Saleh, who pronounced the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, has died. He died today May 7 in Azare, Bauchi state after a brief illness. Until his death, he held the title of “Mutawalle” of Katagum Emirate in Bauchi. He was the Chief judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High court. In June 12, 1993 election, he annulled the election adjudged as one of the most credible in the history of the country. MKO Abiola, the Social Democratic Party candidate, was leading Bashir Tofa, his National Republican Convention rival, by a wide margin but…
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It is insulting for the US to tell the Nigerian Govt what to do with Abacha loot – Femi Falana
Human Rights Activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has shared his view on the recently repatriated Abacha loot. Recall that the Nigerian government few days ago confirmed receiving the repatriated funds and further disclosed that it will be deployed into infrastructure development in line with the agreement reached with the US government. The FG said it will be channeled into completion of the second Niger Bridge, the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressways. However commenting on the agreement reached by both governments, Femi Falana insisted that is insulting for the US government to tell the Nigerian government what to do with…
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ECOWAS and WAHO deny endorsing Madagascar’s Coronavirus herbal cure
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and its health Institution, West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) have refuted their alleged endorsement of Madagascar’s herbal cure for Coronavirus. In a press release, the ECOWAS Commission and its health Institution denied claims that they had “ordered a package of COVID Organics (CVO) medicine from a third country.” The statement read:“Our attention has been drawn to a story making the headlines that claims ECOWAS has ordered a package of Covid Organics (CVO) medicine from a third country. “We wish to dissociate ECOWAS and its health Institution, West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), from…
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It can’t protect you completely — NCDC issues advisory on use of cloth face mask
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued an advisory on use of cloth face masks amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The health agency stated that though cloth face mask can be used as a barrier to respiratory droplets, it however “cannot completely protect from COVID-19”. The NCDC outlined the following measures on the use of such face masks; Cloth face masks must be worn in combination with: Avoiding large gatheringsPhysical distancing by maintaining a distance of 2 metres between yourself and other Regular handwashing with soap under running water. Frequent cleaning of surfaces with soap and water or disinfectants Who should not wear a cloth mask? According to…
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Covid-19: Kano state Commissioner who was sacked for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death tests positive
Kano Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji who was sacked by Ganduje for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death has tested positive for coronavirus. Magaji revealed this on Thursday via Facebook as he urged Nigerians to pray for him. “This morning my NCDC test result is out. I have been confirmed positive. I have been moved to one of the state’s isolation centers. Pray for us.” he wrote
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Oby Ezekwesili gets IBFD appointment
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has been appointed as a member of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD). This was contained in a statement by the CEO of IBFD, Jan Maarten Slagter. “IBFD is delighted that Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has joined our Board of Trustees and expects that her unique perspective and contribution will be enormously beneficial, in particular to the work that we do in developing economies, he said. “The current crisis will put more strain on government budgets, and domestic resource mobilization will be more important than ever going forward.” Confirming the appointment via her twitter…
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Juventus Star, Dybala finally recovers from Coronavirus
Juventus Star, Paulo Dybala has finally recovered from coronavirus after series of positive test results. The news was shared in a tweet by Juventus and confirmed by Dybala “Paulo Dybala performed, as per protocol, a double check with diagnostic tests (swabs) for Coronavirus-Covid 19, which came back with negative results. The player has, therefore, recovered and will no longer be subjected to the home isolation regime.” Reacting to the news, Dybala added on social media: “Many people talked in the past weeks… but I can finally confirm that I am healed.
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Clarence Peters has been granted bail
Popular Nigerian Music director, Clarence Peters who was detained by the Lagos state police command over the death of video vixen and dancer, Kodak, that was reported to have been electrocuted while charging her phone at his studio in Omole, Lagos has been granted bail. According to the police they have been granted administrative bail while investigation continues. ‘They were granted administrative bail while investigation is ongoing. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation as soon as it is concluded”
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