World Physicians Appeal to Iran to Intervene Against Execution of Doctor

HealthWorld NewsWorld Physicians Appeal to Iran to Intervene Against Execution of Doctor

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 28, 2020

The World Medical Association (WMA) has appealed to leaders of Iran to intervene in preventing the imminent execution of an Iranian-born Swedish doctor. In a letter to the Supreme Leader and President of Iran, the WMA President Dr. David Barbe and Chair Dr. Frank Ulrich Montgomery disclosed that report indicated that the death sentence would shortly be carried out on Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, who is a specialist in emergency medicine. They said the news appalled...

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Borno Asks Immigration to Help Curb Cross Border Crimes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBorno Asks Immigration to Help Curb Cross Border Crimes

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 28, 2020

The Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, has called on the Nigeria Immigration Service to help curb the illegal migration and other cross-border crimes in the state. Kadafur made the call on Friday in Maiduguri while welcoming the Assistant Controller General in charge of Zone C, Abubakar Kankara, during a courtesy visit. Noting that the Immigration is a critical stakeholder in the security apparatus, and it plays a vital role to play in the implementation...

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Despite Video Evidence, Lai Muhammed On Oath Denies He Announced 5m Hate Speech Fine

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaDespite Video Evidence, Lai Muhammed On Oath Denies He Announced 5m Hate Speech Fine

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 27, 2020

Despite video evidence, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied he announced an increment in the fine for hate speech from ₦500,000 to ₦5m. Mohammed, who on August 5, 5050, announced the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission to increase the hate speech fine stated on oath that he did not do so. The minister said this in a counter-affidavit in response to an originating motion filed before a Federal High Court...

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Gunmen Assassinate Ondo Monarch, Adeusi

Crime & SecurityCulture & TraditionNewsNigeriaGunmen Assassinate Ondo Monarch, Adeusi

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 27, 2020

Gunmen have assassinated the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Isreal Adeusi, in the Ose Local Government Area, Ondo State. The relative of the monarch confirmed this to newsmen on Thursday. The monarch was reported to be on his way from a meeting in Akure in his official car around 4pm when he was accosted by gunmen and shot. According to preliminary report, no one else was attacked in the car and no item was stolen. It...

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We Can’t Grow or Develop in An Insecure Environment – Buhari

EnvironmentNewsNigeriaWe Can’t Grow or Develop in An Insecure Environment – Buhari

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 27, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday emphasized the need for adequate security in Africa. He said no insecure environment will experience any growth or development. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President spoke while receiving a special envoy of the Algerian President, who is also the Foreign Minister of the country, Mr. Sabri Boukadoum, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The statement was titled, ‘We’ll deepen economic cooperation...

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Presidency Opposes Ecological Fund Bill

EnvironmentNewsNigeriaPresidency Opposes Ecological Fund Bill

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 26, 2020

The Presidency has registered its opposition to a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to regulate the Ecological Fund. the opposition to the bill was expressed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, adding that the law would either clash with or duplicate the existing ones. Mustapha warned that the bill, if passed into law, would cripple the power of the president has over the Ecological Fund Office and the...

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Nigeria Economy Doing Well Compared to South Africa, Russia – Lai Muhammed Claims

EconomyNewsNigeriaNigeria Economy Doing Well Compared to South Africa, Russia – Lai Muhammed Claims

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 26, 2020

The Nigeria Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Nigerian economy is doing well compared to the economy of South Africa, Russia and other countries in recession. The minister said the recession is inevitable as a result of the global collapse in oil prices occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic. The minister disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on NTA “Good Morning Nigeria Show.” It has been reported that the country’s rising...

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Finance Minister Says Land Border May Be Reopened Soon

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaFinance Minister Says Land Border May Be Reopened Soon

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 26, 2020

The Nigeria’s land borders that have been closed since August 2019 may be reopened soon. This indication was given by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, during an interview with State House Correspondents on Wednesday. The Minister that the presidential committee set up on the matter has completed its job and has recommended the reopening of the borders. Ahmed disclosed that the committee would soon submit its report to President Muhammadu...

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National Assembly is Needed For Successful Restructuring – Tambuwa

NewsNigeriaNational Assembly is Needed For Successful Restructuring – Tambuwa

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 24, 2020

The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, has given the clause that would make Nigeria achieve successful restructuring. He added that although to restructure Nigeria is desirable, but will not succeed without the National Assembly. The Sokoto State Governor said this during a plenary session of the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit tagged, ‘Building partnership for resilience,’ in Abuja on Monday. Tambuwal warned that Nigeria must avoid a repeat of the mistake...

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UK Parliamentarians Condemn Buhari’s Government Over Human Rights Abuse

Foreign PolicyLaw & JusticeNewsNigeriaUK Parliamentarians Condemn Buhari’s Government Over Human Rights Abuse

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 24, 2020

Parliamentarians of the United Kingdom Parliament on Monday condemned the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, for its attack and intimidation of protesters who took part in the #EndSARS protests. The parliamentarians demanded sanctions on government officials and security agents such as visa ban, freezing of assets and stopping the funding and training for the Nigeria Police Force. The lawmakers’ debate was sequel to a petition started by Silas Ojo, which had garnered over 200,000 signatures....

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