Monday, March 16, 2020

Court suspends hearing of Oshiomhole’s appeal


    The appeal court has suspended hearing of an appeal by Adams Oshiomhole against the judgment of a federal capital territory (FCT) high court suspending him as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court had scheduled Monday to hear the matter, but a three-man panel of justices rose at a session today to say a new panel would be constituted to hear the appeal.

Most Of Our Politicians Are Selfish- Bola Tinubu


      The APC national leader said this on Sunday while reacting to plots by some politicians to remove Adams Oshiomhole, as the national chairman of the ruling party.

   Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed, said: “The President is faced with many challenges. He is fighting hard on security to keep the population safe. He is pushing for economic reforms that will augur future sustainable growth. His disdain for corruption remains unwavering. Add to it now the Corona crisis and its resultant social as well as economic impact.

   “Politicians express loyalty to him but the words of too many of our politicians are like butter under a burning sun; they melt quickly away. Better to be loyal in deed. Instead of trying to manipulate party and other mechanisms solely to their political gain, it is time to shelve political intrigue for the time being. It is time for all party members to truly see what is at stake and work with Mr. President for the collective good of the nation.

President Buhari meets APC Governors over crisis


   President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State House.

Liberia Bans Travel From Affected Countries After First Coronavirus Case

 

   Liberian President George Weah on Monday said that all travel from countries with over 200 coronavirus cases would be banned after the West African state recorded its first infection. The impoverished country on Monday announced that head of its Environmental Protection Agency, who recently returned to Liberia from Switzerland, had tested positive for the virus.

Police Arraign Wadume For Terrorism, Murder

 


   The Nigeria Police Force on Monday arraigned notorious kidnap suspect, Bala Hamisu, also known as Wadume and 18 others for terrorism, murder, kidnapping, and possession of illegal arms.

1000 coronavirus cases in Spain in just 24 hours

 

 
  Spain has registered nearly 1,000 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 8,744, the country's health ministry revealed today.

Popular Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Bathaei dies of coronavirus

 

  Popular Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Hashem Bathaei has die. He died on Monday after being infected with COVID-19 in the city of Qom.

Sanwo-Olu announces N2bn relief fund for victims of Abule Ado explosion


    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday announced the setting up of N2 billion relief fund for victims of Sunday’s explosion at Abule Ado area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Massive explosion rocked Abule Ado area on Sunday, with 17 people reportedly dead and over 70 houses destroyed.