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President Muhammadu Buhari in a nationwide address has celebrated 21 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. The President who spoke on the first time Nigeria will celebrate Democracy Day on June 12, in honour of former President, MKO Abiola, assured Nigerians of better times ahead. He stressed that sustaining Nigeria’s democracy thus far has been a collective struggle, and I congratulate all Nigerians and particularly leaders of our democratic institutions on their resilience and determination to ensure that Nigeria remains a shining example of democracy. Lawan, Gbajabiamila to meet Buhari over spate of insecurity NATIONAL BROADCAST BY H.E. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has moved to save 39.4 million Nigerians from losing their jobs as he submitted the Economic Sustainability Committee’s Sustainability Plan to President Muhammadu Buhari. In the Plan submitted on Thursday, Prof. Osinbajo said mandatory lockdowns and social distancing measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 have had a severe negative impact on farms and factories, as well as on trade, transport and tourism. He noted that several projections, including those done by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on behalf of the Economic Sustainability Committee showed that millions of Nigerians could be without…

German international striker Timo Werner’s £52m move from RB Leipzig to Chelsea is being held up by Covid-19 quarantine regulations preventing the 24-year-old undergoing a medical. (The Athletic -subscription required) Barcelona are reportedly looking at defenders from Tottenham and Chelsea who could be included in a potential swap deal for 27-year-old Philippe Coutinho. (Sport via Mail) Inter Milan are planning to make a £27m bid this summer for Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin even though the 25-year-old Spaniard has three years left on his current deal. (Express) Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller said he would welcome linking up at club level with Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder Kai Havertz, 21, who is tipped with a move away from Leverkusen…

Deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has appealed a judgment delivered by Kano Federal High Court against his fundamental human right allegedly infringed by Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. The former CBN governor said in a Motion on Notice through his counsels Dikko and Mahmud that: On 8th June 2020, a Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided by Hon. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa delivered a judgment dismissing a Suit No. FHC/KN/CS/54/2020 instituted by His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi, II, CON seeking for the enforcement of his fundamental right to a fair hearing. The law firm said: “As counsel to…

The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered over 1000 ghost workers in the payroll of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) and a cash recovery of over N138, 000, 000 (One Hundred and Thirty-eight Million Naira) from the state’s treasury looters. Head, Ilorin Zonal Office of the EFCC, Mallam Isyaku Sharu disclosed this in Ilorin, on Thursday, June 11, 2020 while speaking with newsmen on the zone’s achievement during the lockdown. He thumbed up the zone for living up to its responsibilities despite the social restriction and global health challenge posed by…

General Mark Milley says he was wrong to have joined President Donald Trump during his controversial walk to a damaged church near the White House. The 1 June event created “a perception of the military involved in domestic politics”, he said. Mr Trump walked to the church and held up a Bible after a peaceful protest at the death of African American George Floyd was forcibly dispersed. The use of troops to tackle the protests has provoked fierce US debate. Mr Trump has regularly referred to “law and order”, calling in the National Guard to the US capital, vowing to…

Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mukhtar Isa Hazo has been impeached after 24 members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly passed a vote of no confidence on him. After his impeachment, a new Deputy Speaker emerged at the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He is Hon. Isaac Auta representing Kauru Constituency. Auta’s emergency and swearing was followed with a rowdy session as a member attempted to steal the maze. Auta was immediately sworn in by the Clerk of the Assembly, who administered oaths of office and allegiance on him. Troops kill 70 bandits in Kaduna Shortly after the swearing in, member representing…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced Nigeria’s single highest one-day coronavirus cases in the country on Thursday with 681 cases. The 681 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed cases past the 14000 mark to 14554. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 143 patients from isolation centers across the country with four new deaths reported. Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria topped the number of confirmed cases with 345 new cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos alone to 6611. Nigeria announces 409…

…As Senate adjourns plenary till June 23, 2020 The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of 42 Ambassadors-designate following a request to do so by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was just as the Upper Chamber confirmed the nomination of James Jiya John Kolo as Commissioner of the Federal Character Commission. The Confirmation of the nominees was sequel to the consideration of the reports of the Senate Committees on Foreign Affairs; and Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs. President Muhammadu Buhari in letter dated May 6, 2020, said the appointment of the nominees was in accordance to section 171 (1),(2)(c) and subsection…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, will meet with President Buhari to discuss security challenges arising from the activities of Boko Haram insurgents and bandits in parts of the country. The resolution to so do was reached after the Senate considered a motion on the resurgence of killings in Borno North by Boko Haram insurgents. The motion was sponsored by Senator Abubakar Kyari (APC – Borno North); and Co-sponsored by Senators Kashim Shettima (APC – Borno Central); and Ali Ndume (APC – Borno South). Kyari while relying on order 42 and 52 of…