Vaccines Inequality Poses Great Risk To Global Economic Recovery – UN Report

CoronavirusVaccinationWorld NewsVaccines Inequality Poses Great Risk To Global Economic Recovery – UN Report

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 12, 2021

The UN says vaccine inequality between countries and regions is posing a significant risk to an already uneven and fragile global economic recovery. The UN economic forecast, published on Tuesday, stated that while the outlook for global growth has improved, the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, as well as inadequate progress on vaccination in poorer countries, are putting the recovery at risk. The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) mid-year report warned that widening inequality...

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Oba of Benin Concludes ‘Ugie-Oduduwa’ Ceremony

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaOba of Benin Concludes ‘Ugie-Oduduwa’ Ceremony

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 12, 2021

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday concluded the first public performance of the Ugie-Ododuwa ceremony at the sacred Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the palace ground in Benin. The climax of the “outdoor spiritual ceremony” was when the Oba joined seven masqueraders in their stylish dance steps, as the Ogbelaka Royal drummers rendered spiritual incantations.   The outdoor ceremony which attracted many, especially the youth, started on May 4. The Oba’s acting Chief Press...

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EFCC Denies Offering N1 Million To ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ Informants

CorruptionNewsEFCC Denies Offering N1 Million To ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ Informants

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denounced the report of offering a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of an internet fraudster, also known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo.’ The anti-graft agency stated this in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren on Friday. The Commission stated that the “clarification became necessary following phone calls by citizens wanting to cash in...

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Some People Are Mercilessly Against Nigeria – Buhari

National SecurityNewsNigeriaSome People Are Mercilessly Against Nigeria – Buhari

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the security challenges in the country. Buhari lamented that despite the closure of the borders with the views to control the smuggling of arms and ammunition, “Some people are mercilessly against this country.” “We closed the borders to control the smuggling of petroleum products, and check the influx of smuggled goods, arms and ammunition. “That was when the Comptroller General of Customs called me, saying 40 tankers laden...

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Why State Police Will Not Work in Nigeria – Former Enugu Governor

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaWhy State Police Will Not Work in Nigeria – Former Enugu Governor

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

Leaders and experts have continued to propose the way forward for Nigeria to overcome the problem of insecurity, a former Enugu State Governor, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, believes state police was not an option. The former governor was of the opinion that adopting state police as a solution to the current security challenges would be a wrong move, arguing that the factors that led to the abolition of regional police were still very much available. “That...

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Our Kogi Branch Chairman was Arrested not Kidnapped – Miyetti Allah

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOur Kogi Branch Chairman was Arrested not Kidnapped – Miyetti Allah

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has said that its Kogi State’s Chairman, Wakili Damina, was arrested and not kidnapped. The Secretary of the Association, Adamu Abubakar, confirmed the update to newsmen on Sunday in Lokoja, Kogi State Capital. Barely a week after the whereabouts of the Chairman of the group became unknown, the Secretary disclosed that Damina returned on Friday last week. Abubakar explained that it was not a kidnap as...

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Nigerian Army Eliminate Top Bandits’ Commanders, 48 Others In North-West – Official

Crime & SecurityMilitaryNewsNigerian Army Eliminate Top Bandits’ Commanders, 48 Others In North-West – Official

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

The Nigerian Army says the troops of 8 Division operating in Zamfara and adjoining states, have eliminated many bandits’ commander and over 48 members of their gangs in North West. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Yerima said that the Division had earlier launched “Operation Tsare Mutane” following the directives of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. He said that the...

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Buhari Cancels Sallah Homage to Presidential Villa Due to COVID-19

NewsNigeriaReligionBuhari Cancels Sallah Homage to Presidential Villa Due to COVID-19

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

President Buhari has directed that all celebrations including the forthcoming Eid-Al-Fitr should be limited due to the global Coronavirus crisis. Muslims in Nigeria join others globally in preparations towards Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan. According to the presidential aide, the President, First Family, his personal aides, members of the cabinet, and Service Chiefs who choose to remain in Abuja will congregate in full compliance with COVID-19 protocols...

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Police Kill Several IPOB Members In An Attempted Attack On Imo Police State

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Kill Several IPOB Members In An Attempted Attack On Imo Police State

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 7, 2021

Several gunmen, suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have been reportedly killed in an encounter with the police in the Orlu area of Imo State. A police source confirmed to journalists that members of the proscribed group were on their way to attack the Orlu Police Station. The gunmen were, however, ambushed and killed on Thursday, in a joint counter-attack by the military and police operatives. The security sources...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Abduct Unknown Number Of Students In Abia State University

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 7, 2021

Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted scores of the students of the Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) on Thursday, the state government confirmed. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the State’s Commissioner of Information, John Kalu, who said the students were abducted along the Okigwe-Uturu road in the state. “Preliminary information available to us indicates that the students were moving in a mini-van from Okigwe to Uturu between 7pm – 8pm when they ran...

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