By Ali Sabo All over the world, journalists are facing threats to their lives and are being assaulted either verbally or physically even in countries that claim to be the custodians of democracy. This has prevented or is preventing many journalists from carrying out their works freely for fear of being harmed by those in power and their friends who perceived them as enemies for exposing their dirty deals or holding them to account for their actions. In 2018 for instance, a prominent Saudi born journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, who fled his country for fear of being killed by authorities there…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa of Sokoto State High Court, on Thursday, sentenced one Bolanle Adefemiwa to 10 years imprisonment, with an option of fine of N200,000.00. A statement by Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the Commission made available to Ashenewsonline on Thursday, said Adefemiwa was arraigned on one-count charge of cheating contrary to Section 310 of the Sokoto State Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 311 of the same law. The charge reads: “That you Bolanle Adefemiwa and Segun Tinoulu (now at large) sometime in March, 2020 at Sokoto within the jurisdiction of the Sokoto State High Court, did fraudulently cheat…
An auto crash, involving four vehicles, has claimed 12 lives of supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara. The Spokesperson of the PDP, Faruku Shattima, who confirmed the accident, said the auto crash occurred around 06pm on Wednesday along Tsafe-Gusau road. According to him, the victims were “part of our members who went to welcome Governor Bello Matawalle who was returning to the state from Abuja after some days of official engagement. “The victims were trying to catch up with the governor’s convoy when their vehicle collided with a trailer belonging to Dangote and “they…
Prince Arthur Eze, Executive Chairman of Atlas Petroleum International and Oranto Petroleum, has denied recent news report of his partnership with ADM Energy on the ongoing Marginal Fields Bidding Round in Nigeria. On August 3rd, 2020, ADM Energy announced its successful pre-qualification in the Nigerian Government’s 2020 Marginal Field Bid Round, as the exclusive technical partner of Nigerian company Oilbank International. However, Eze said that Oilbank International fraudulently used his name by presenting him as its Chairman, leading to media reports that he was in partnership with ADM Energy. “The misuse of my name and reputation is…
The African Banker’s judging process sought to recognise the African banks that have demonstrated original and practical uses of technology to provide customer convenience The leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank, has won the Award for Innovation in Financial Services at the 2020 edition of the prestigious African Banker magazine Awards. The Awards, which reward banking excellence in Africa, were announced at a virtual ceremony held on 26th August. The African Banker’s judging process sought to recognise the African banks that have demonstrated original and practical uses of technology to provide customer convenience, improved and more affordable services and greater…
President Muhammadu Buhari, has sacked the Coordinator, Amnesty Programme, Prof Charles Dokubo. He has also replaced him with Col. Milland Dikio (retd.) as the Interim Administrator of the Programme. This is according to a statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made available to journalists on Thursday. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dikio (retd.) as Interim Administrator (Amnesty Programme) with effect from August 21, 2020. “This followed the President’s approval of the disengagement of Prof. Charles Dokubo from office as the Coordinator, Amnesty Programme with immediate effect.…
Nigeria’s Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 221 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest daily cases recorded in the last three months. Announcing this on its official twitter handle, @NCDCgov Wednesday night, the Centre said the new cases were reported in 20 states. From August 4 to 25, Nigeria reported 288, 290 and 252 cases. The NCDC said more people died of COVID-19 related complications in the country in the last 24 hours with the national death toll rising to 1,010, adding that 40,000 had been treated and discharged from isolation centres across the country. The…
The Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, he has been left out of the latest international squad along with Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele. The 27-year-old had been named in France’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches next month. He has however been replaced in the squad by Eduardo Camavinga following his positive test result. In a related development, Tottenham midfielder and Pogba’s compatriot, Tanguy Ndombele has also been removed from France’s squad after being diagnosed with virus.
As President Muhammadu Buhari hosts Council of State meeting on Thursday, former presidents and Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, are in attendance, except former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Present at the virtual meeting include, ex-Presidents Yakubu Gowon, Ibrahim Babangida, Ernest Shonekan, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Goodluck Jonathan. No reason was however adduced to former president Obasanjo’s absence. Also in attendance are former Chief Justice of the Federation, CJN, Walter Onnoghen and the current CJN, Mahmood Mohammed.
The Annual General Meeting of the African Development Bank, AfDB has reelected Akinwunmi Adesina for a second five-year term as president. The election, which took place electronically on Thursday, Lespanafricaines reports, was a mere formality because Adesina was a sole candidate for the position. Adesina had faced months-long investigation over alleged corruption and poor governance but was cleared by, including an independent panel. In his speech at the AfDB’s AGM, Adesina formally requested a second term as president, declaring that he was “doing it with an acute sense of duty and commitment. “I do it to serve…