NEWS ANALYSIS:Nigeria Government Prioritizing Political Offices than Human Health

NewsNEWS ANALYSIS:Nigeria Government Prioritizing Political Offices than Human Health

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 3, 2020

Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be more of political paparazzi than rescuing the lives of the common man that are already exposed to the danger of COVID-19 and poverty. This is evident in some statements made by top government officials who are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 and what is being reflected in the policies that are being put in place. About two months ago, the Secretary to the Government of...

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Obaseki Says His Choice Remains the APC, Wow to Contests Under the Party

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObaseki Says His Choice Remains the APC, Wow to Contests Under the Party

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 3, 2020

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has vowed that he will remain in the All Progressive Congress (APC) as he battles for the governorship ticket of the party in seeking re-election. The Governor said this during his address to members of the Obaseki Mandate Group FCT, in Abuja, on Tuesday. He added that his supporters paid for his expression of interest and nomination forms “on any platform he chooses” but his choice remains the party...

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Buhari, Tinubu Condemn Uwaila’s Rape as Police Arrest Suspect

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticeNigeriaBuhari, Tinubu Condemn Uwaila’s Rape as Police Arrest Suspect

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 3, 2020

The Killing of Miss Vera Uwaila after being raped by an unknown person(s) has sparked outrage and protests in Banin, Lagos, and Abuja. The social media has also been flooded with the hashtag #JusticeForUwa. The Protest has gotten to the number one citizen of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari, who took to his verified Twitter to condemn the killing and urged the police to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice. He tweeted, “I would like to offer my...

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BlackLivesMatters: Tiger Woods Calls for Calm, Describes George Floyd’s Death as ‘Shocking Tragedy’

NewsPeopleSportsUnited StatesBlackLivesMatters: Tiger Woods Calls for Calm, Describes George Floyd’s Death as ‘Shocking Tragedy’

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 2, 2020

The Golf superstar, Tiger Woods has called for calm in the ongoing protest over George Floyd’s death. Woods describes the death Floyd as a “shocking tragedy”, noting that the law enforcement officers “trained so diligently to understand how, when and where to use force.” He added that violent protests were not the answer as unrest is seen across the United State on Monday. He expressed his “utmost respect” for police and likened the situation to...

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Nigerian Entertainer, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Arts & CultureEntertainmentNigeriaNigerian Entertainer, Majek Fashek Dies at 71

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 2, 2020

The Nigerian musician and entertainer, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek as stage name is dead. The musician died at the age of 71. It was learned that he died in a hospital in New York on Monday evening after a prolong illness. Uzoma Omenka, his manager, confirmed his death in a video uploaded on the late musician’s Instagram handle. Omenka added that he has been getting calls from all over regarding the passing...

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COVID-FG: Suspends Restrictions on Religious Gathering, Schools Remain Closed

CoronavirusNigeriaRegionsCOVID-FG: Suspends Restrictions on Religious Gathering, Schools Remain Closed

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 1, 2020

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the restriction placed on religious gathering as part of measures put in place to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, announced on Monday during the media briefing of the Taskforce in Abuja. Mustapha also said the ban on interstate travel is still in place, schools...

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FG Pushes COVID-19 Battles to States, Only to Supervise in the Next Phase of Lockdown

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaFG Pushes COVID-19 Battles to States, Only to Supervise in the Next Phase of Lockdown

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 1, 2020

The Federal Government has pushed the battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic to states. It gives the community spread as a reason for its decision. The decision was made public on Sunday by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha. He added that the Federal Government will therefore only provide supervision and coordination. Mustapha, who spoke at the State House after he...

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Primaries are Crucial to Democracy – Tinubu Tells Governors

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPrimaries are Crucial to Democracy – Tinubu Tells Governors

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 1, 2020

The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, told nine APC Governors at a meeting yesterday that primaries are crucial to democracy. A source at the meeting in the State House, Marina, Lagos, said the former Lagos State Governor emphasized the importance of primaries to democracy. He admonished the party leaders to safeguard in the preparation for the choice of standard-bearers. Last week, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and...

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Edo Primary: APC, PDP Has Made ₦130m From Sales of Forms

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEdo Primary: APC, PDP Has Made ₦130m From Sales of Forms

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 31, 2020

An investigation has revealed that both the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have made ₦130.5m from the sales of nomination and expression of interest forms to interested aspirants contesting in the state primary. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on February 5, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja said the electoral body has fixed September 19 for the governorship election in Edo State From the...

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COVID-19 Will Not Affect the Nation’s Democracy and Electoral Process – INEC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCOVID-19 Will Not Affect the Nation’s Democracy and Electoral Process – INEC

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 30, 2020

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the country’s democracy and electoral processes will not be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The commission made it known that election will still go on as schedule irrespective of the fact that there is coronavirus pandemic in the country. It added that “while the Commission takes the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, our democracy and electoral process cannot be truncated for this reason, particularly because health authorities...

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