Achebe Disappointed Me With His Comment on My Nobel Prize – Soyinka

Arts & CultureNewsPeopleAchebe Disappointed Me With His Comment on My Nobel Prize – Soyinka

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 26, 2020

Africa’s first Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed his disappointment over a comment made by the late renowned novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe, soon after he (Soyinka) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. Soyinka disclosed this in a conversation with an American-based Nigerian novelist, Okay Ndibe, which was aired on Channels Television’s ‘Book Club’, Soyinka said that he considered the remark as uncalled for and disappointing. During the conversation with Soyinka, Ndibe recalls...

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Magu’s Probe is a Plus for Buhari’s Administration – Malami

CorruptionLaw & JusticeNewsMagu’s Probe is a Plus for Buhari’s Administration – Malami

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 25, 2020

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said the probe of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and other top officials is a plus for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Malami disclosed this on ‘One-on-One’, an NTA Programme on Friday night while he was reacting to questions from the host, Cyril Stober. The AGF adds that the probe of the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim...

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Arthur Eze Replies Pius Anyim, Says Anyim Becomes Senate President by Irony of Fate

NewsPeopleArthur Eze Replies Pius Anyim, Says Anyim Becomes Senate President by Irony of Fate

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 25, 2020

Billionaire oil mogul, Prince Arthur Eze, has replied the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and a former President of the Nigerian Senate, Chief Pius Anyim, who accuses him of being a contract chaser. Eze in an earlier interview accused Anyim of concentrating his attention only in his area when he was in public office, alleging that the only road Anyim built is the one that passed through his community. Replying Anyim on...

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Not Addressing Restructuring Before 2023 Will Lead Nigeria to Chaos – Yoruba Summit Group

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNot Addressing Restructuring Before 2023 Will Lead Nigeria to Chaos – Yoruba Summit Group

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 24, 2020

Yoruba Summit Group on Thursday, warned that any attempt to hold 2023 general elections without first addressing the issue of restructuring would end Nigeria in doom. The group also expressed displeasure that Nigeria is at the edge of political substance. This was made known in a communique issued at the end of the meeting of the Yoruba Summit Group on the state of Yoruba Nation in Nigeria. The communique was signed by Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo...

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Cold War: China Closes US Consulate in Chengdu

World NewsCold War: China Closes US Consulate in Chengdu

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 24, 2020

The Cold War-style diplomacy between the United States and China have grown furious this week as China ordered the US consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu to close. This is in retaliation for one of its missions in the United States being shuttered. The announcement of the closure came after a stern warning from top American officials about the “tyranny” of China, and Chinese nationals being indicted in the United States on various charges....

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Jegede Wins Ondo PDP Ticket as Two Nabs for Holding Thumb-Printed Ballot Papers

NewsPoliticsJegede Wins Ondo PDP Ticket as Two Nabs for Holding Thumb-Printed Ballot Papers

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 23, 2020

The former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede has become the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the state governorship election scheduled for October 10. Jegede polled 888 votes to defeat the state deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, who polled 657 votes to become second; and the PDP National Vice Chairman, Mr. Eddy Olafeso, who came third with 175 votes. Other candidates who participated in the election include...

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774,000 JOBS: Keyamo Will Supervise Recruitment, Labour Ministry Rejects National Assembly Resolution

LabourNewsPolitics774,000 JOBS: Keyamo Will Supervise Recruitment, Labour Ministry Rejects National Assembly Resolution

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 23, 2020

The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Productivity on Wednesday rejected the resolution of both the Senate and the House of Representatives calling for the removal of its Minister of State, Festus Keyamo, from supervising the recruitment of 774,000 Nigerians for the Special Public Works programme. The rejection of the resolution was made known by the ministry’s Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr. Charles Akpan, while speaking to journalists in Abuja, said “nothing has changed.”...

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Panel Rejects Magu’s Letter of Explanation on the Auctioning of Recovered Vehicles

CorruptionLaw & JusticeNewsPanel Rejects Magu’s Letter of Explanation on the Auctioning of Recovered Vehicles

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 22, 2020

The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has written a letter to the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel, explaining the allegation on illegal auctioning of recovered vehicles. Magu explained how some of the recovered vehicles were auctioned ‘Re: Alleged Case of Conspiracy, Enrichment, Abuse of Public Office and Other Infractions.’ In the letter, Magu explained that some of the vehicles recovered by the EFCC were autioned to the Presidential Villa,...

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Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor, Contracts Coronavirus

CoronavirusNewsFayemi, Ekiti State Governor, Contracts Coronavirus

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 22, 2020

The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, says he has been tested positive for COVID-19. Fayemi says this in a tweet on Wednesday, adding that he would be handing over to his deputy, Adebisi Egbeyemi. The governor tweeted “I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I’m generally ok and I’m already self-isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. I’m delegating critical tasks to my deputy...

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DEVELOPING: 2021 Budget: Senate Gives Deadline to Buhari

EconomyNewsPoliticsDEVELOPING: 2021 Budget: Senate Gives Deadline to Buhari

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 22, 2020

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the submission of the 2021 national budget before the end of September this year. The Senate President states this while referring to the 2021-2023 Median Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper, which were submitted to the Federal Parliament by Buhari on Tuesday to the relevant committees of the Senate for necessary legislative steps. He noted that the presentation of the...

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