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Nov

2020

Peru Congress chooses new president in bid to resolve crisis

Peru’s congressman Francisco Sagasti speaks after being chosen as Peru’s interim President at the Congress in Lima, on November 16, 2020. – Peru’s Congress on Monday chose a 76-year-old former World Bank official as the South American country’s new president — the third in a rollercoaster week of political upheaval. (Photo by Luka GONZALES / AFP) Peru’s Congress on Monday chose a 76-year-old former World Bank official as the South American country’s new president — the third in a rollercoaster week of political upheaval. Francisco Sagasti was elected as lawmakers met to try to move on from a crippling political…

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2020

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Mali holds state funeral for ex-president Toure

NEWS, WORLD NEWSWorld

Malian President Bah N’Daw arrives at the funeral of former President of Mali Amadou Toumani Toure in Bamako on November 17, 2020. – Former President Amadou Toumani, who passed away at the age of 72, is known for having led the transition after overthrowing the government of Moussa Traoré in 1991 and for being democratically elected President of Mali in 2002 and 2007. (Photo by MICHELE CATTANI / AFP) Mali held a state funeral on Tuesday for former president Amadou Toumani Toure, an emblematic figure who steered the troubled nation to free elections and led it for a decade before…

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2020

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Dana Air to commence Enugu route on Nov. 17, introduces Abuja-Owerri flights

NEWSDana airline, hospitality, service

The management of Dana Air says it will commence daily flights from Lagos to Enugu and Abuja from Nov. 17, with additional flights between Abuja and Owerri. The Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday. According to Mbanuzuo, Dana Air would operate daily flights from Lagos to Enugu and Abuja, while additional flights has been introduced between Abuja and Owerri. ”The re-introduction of Enugu is part of our gradual and strategic route expansion drive and the frequent requests by our guests for us to return to Enugu…

Nov

2020

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Kwankwaso, Darlington Nwokocha, Bawas, others Condole with Chief Echeozo

NEWSchief chimobi Collins Onuoha, death, his Excellency Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, hon. Darlington nwokocha, royal High chief Uche Akwukwaegbu (aka. Bawas)

By Charity Uwakwe Encomium flowed on Saturday, as the remains of late Chief Augustus Onyemauche Onuoha, Okosisi Ejirimaramba 1 of Umuchieze who had lived for 80-years, were returned to mother earth, at his country home, Ekereazu, in Ahiazu, Mbaise LGA of Imo State. The epoch making funeral ceremony had in attendance His Excellency Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, FNSE, FNIQS, Hon. Darlington Nwokocha, Member respresenting Isiala Ngwa North / South Federal Constituency, Royal High Chief Uche Akwukwaegbu, (KJW), aka. Bawas, Hon. ThankGod Kelechi Ibeh, Governorship Aspirant of Anambra State 2021 election, and a lot of other dignitaries. Speaking during the funeral mass, His…

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2020

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The Untold Story Of Ohakim’s Arraignment: An Investigative Report

NEWSAloy Ejilmakor (Esq. ), arraignment, chief ikedi ohakim, High Court of Federal Capital Territory

By Our CorrespondentLate on 11th November, there was a widely published breaking story that Ikedi Ohakim, a former governor of Imo State was arraigned before a High Court of Federal Capital Territory. Following up on this story, our Reporter contacted Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Ohakim’s Lawyer in Owerri to shade more light on what actually transpired. While confirming that he became aware of the arraignment from news reports, Ejimakor hastened to add that “I was in Owerri at the time and thus not privy to the decisions that led to what transpired in Abuja”. Continuing, he added “My guess is that…

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2020

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Abia Commissioner Warns Against Blocking Drainages With Refuse<br>*As govt. desilts drainages in Aba

Abia Commissioner Warns Against Blocking Drainages With Refuse
*As govt. desilts drainages in Aba

NEWS#AbiaGovernment, desiltation, drainages, sanitation exercise

By Charity Uwakwe The Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Anthony Nwamuo has disclosed that the state government has embarked on massive desilting of drainage ways in Aba and Umuahia. Nwamuo who was represented by Mr. Ikechukwu Ukaegbu, the State Director, Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Ministry of Environment, during October sanitation exercise, urged Abia residents to desist from the act of blocking the drains with refuse, with a stern warning to ensure anyone caught in the act face the wrath of the law. Hon. Nwamuo, while addressing journalists urged sanitation law enforcement officers to refrain from creating multiple courts for…

Oct

2020

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EndSars: Deploy Experts To Train Nigeria Police, Popular Nollywood Actor, Mama G Junior Tells FG *Accuses proscribed SARS of stealing with POS in Delta

NEWS#EndBadGovernment, #Endpolicebrutality, #EndSARsProtest, Brenda Eve Ndukwe

A famous Nollywood Actor, has urged the Federal government of Nigeria to invite personnel with expertise in security to orientate the Nigeria Police, saying it will help restore the lost sanity into the system.Brenda Eve Ndukwe (Akwaugo) popularly known in the industry as Mama G junior of Oboro, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia state, gave this hearty advice while reacting to the indiscriminate use of firearms by men of the Nigeria Police on unarmed, innocent Nigerians as is being sung in the mouth of all and sundry.The Akwaugo 1 of Ikwuano who is currently the Financial Secretary, Actors Guild of…

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2020

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Nigerian Pastor Appears In New Boko Haram Video, Begs FG To Rescue Him, Two Other Women

NEWSBoko Haram insurgency, cry for help, danger, Revd. Polycap Zango

Reverend Polycap Zango who was recently declared missing has appeared in a new video where he is pleading with the Nigerian government and Christian authorities in the country to rescue him from the ISWAP terrorists who he said abducted him. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a splinter group of Boko Haram. Zango, a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations, Jos, Plateau State, went missing while journeying to Gombe State for a conference. According to him, he is being held in the terrorists' custody alongside two other Christian women, who were also abducted. In the video published by SaharaReporters, the cleric is seen…

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2020

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Read Ohaneze Ndi Igbo’s reaction to ACF’s allegation of killings, harassment of Northerners in Southern Nigeria

NEWSblood, brutal killing, death, ethnicity, ohaneze ndi Igbo, war

By Our CorrespondentOhanézè Ndígbo Youth Council Worldwide has debunked claims of massive killing of Northerners in Southern Nigeria. The group was reacting to a statement credited to Arewa Consultative Forum National Publicity Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Yawe that over 30 persons have been killed since the EndSars protests turned violent. Mr Yawe, according to media reports also claimed that over 50 trucks and trailers belonging to Northerners were destroyed. But in a swift reaction, the OYC described the allegation as a ruse and ploy to complicate issues and incite violence against Southerners in the North. OYC said after investigation on the…

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2020

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#END SARS PROTEST: NIGER DELTA MILITANT GROUP, RNDA THREATE TO RESUME HOSTILITIES *Vows to bring down oil production to zero if …

NEWS#EndExtraJudicial killing, #Endpolicebrutality, #EndSARsProtest, niger Delta militants

By our CorrespondentCoalition of Nine renegade Militant groups from the Nine States of the Niger Delta region yesterday declared their support for the ongoing protest against police brutality and poor condition of living in the country, declaring that they are ready to resume hostilities and engage the military if the demand of the protesters are not met by the Federal Government. The Militant groups under the aegis of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) also announced that they are ready to withdraw from the ceasefire pact with the Federal Government, engage the troops attached to the proposed Operation Crocodile Smile…