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Low voters' turnout mars 2020 Edo governorship election
In the wake of a global pandemic that has once put the world in a tailspin and cast uncertainty on many activities, Edo people went to polls to choose the next leader to steward the state’s ship.
Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu's local govt
Governor Godwin Obaseki has won in Orhionwmwon, the local government of his main challenger, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC). PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Ize-Iyamu voted at his PU 26, Ward 5, Iguododo, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, on Saturday morning and won his polling unit.
#EdoDecides2020: How police officer demanded bribe from me - Election Observer
A police officer in the ongoing 2020 Edo governorship election demanded bribe from a Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) observer on Saturday. The officer, posted to the Okada junction along Sagamu-Ibadan expressway stopped the journalist from going forth even after he showed his identity. “I was stopped at Okada Junction (along Sagamu-Ibadan expressway) and was refused a pass to move to Ofunmwegbe & Okada East wards.
Mali: Shares in gold mining fall despite continual production after coup as China wades into crisis
Gold mining companies operating in Mali said on Wednesday they have observed a steep-fall in their share prices despite a continual production after the military coup in the wake of the months-long political crisis in the Sahel state. PREMIUM TIMES reported how President Ibrahim Keita was ousted from government by some mutineering soldiers on Tuesday and was forced to dissolve the parliament after being held at gunpoint.
Nigerian writer becomes first black to win ‘author of the year' British award
Nigerian-British writer, Bernadine Evaristo, has been named the author of the year at the British Book awards, the first black writer to ever win the category. The British Book awards, also known as the Nibbies, are produced by the UK’s book trade magazine, the Bookseller.
Nigeria: UK College Apologises to Ex-Nigerian Student Years After Racist Experience
A prestigious British public school, Eton College, has apologised to an ex-student, Dillibe Onyeama, a Nigerian who is now an accomplished writer, for being subjected to racial discrimination while its student. This comes as the global outpouring against the killing in police custody of George Floyd in the US continues to flare up conversations about past experiences of racial injustice.
West Africa: Ghanaian President 'Apologises for Demolition of Nigerian Diplomatic Building'
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on Tuesday spoke with President Muhammadu Buhari, expressing his sincere apology for the demolition of a building on the premises of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, Ghana. In a telephone call, the Ghanaian leader told President Buhari that he has directed a full investigation into the incident, a release by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, explained.
Ghanaian president 'apologises for demolition of Nigerian diplomatic building'
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on Tuesday spoke with President Muhammadu Buhari, expressing his sincere apology for the demolition of a building on the premises of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, Ghana. In a telephone call, the Ghanaian leader told President Buhari that he has directed a full investigation into the incident, a release by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, explained.
Nigeria: Exclusive - Obinwanne Okeke Surrenders, to Plead Guilty to Wire and Computer Fraud
Obinwanne Okeke, the Nigerian 'businessman' arrested in the United States last August, has capitulated after months of putting up spirited fights against the two-count charge of wire and computer fraud slammed on him by American authorities. Mr Okeke, also known as Invictus Obi in Nigeria, has now told American authorities he is ready to enter a guilty plea, possibly in exchange for a lesser sentence.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia triples VAT rate, suspends monthly allowance for citizens
Saudi Arabia government on Monday unveiled plans to triple its Value Added Tax (VAT) to shore up its economy hit by the crash of oil prices due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government also said it would halt the monthly cost of living allowance for its citizens, Saudi’s official press agency reports. The move is part of austerity measures to stake state finances as the income from the country’s mainstay, oil, continues to plummet.
Nigeria: Coronavirus - Nigerian Professor Under Fire for Blunders On National TV
A professor of Mathematics at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Francis Osagiede, has been mocked by Nigerians for his gaffes during an interview on the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. The interview was conducted by the Nigeria Television Authority and the recorded video is now circulating on social media. Commentators mocked the professor for his poor grammar and unsubstantiated comments on coronavirus control measures.
Coronavirus: Nigerian professor under fire for blunders on national TV
A professor of Mathematics at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Francis Osagiede, has been mocked by Nigerians for his gaffes during an interview on the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria. The interview was conducted by the Nigeria Television Authority and the recorded video is now circulating on social media. Commentators mocked the professor for his poor grammar and unsubstantiated comments on coronavirus control measures.
Nigeria: Health Workers, Food Vendors, Journalists, Others Exempted From Lagos, Abuja Lockdown
Health workers, food manufacturers and retailers, as well as journalists, were among those exempted from the movement restriction President Muhammadu Buhari imposed on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. President Buhari in his first address to Nigerians on the coronavirus crisis, on Sunday, ordered residents of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja to stay at home for 14 days from Monday.
Health workers, food vendors, journalists, others exempted from Lagos, Abuja lockdown
Health workers, food manufacturers and retailers, as well as journalists, were among those exempted from the movement restriction President Muhammadu Buhari imposed on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja. President Buhari in his first address to Nigerians on the coronavirus crisis, on Sunday, ordered residents of Lagos, Ogun and Abuja to stay at home for 14 days from Monday.
Coronavirus forces postponement of French Leagues
Nigerian stars like Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Samuel Kalu, all playing in the French League, will have to stay inactive for a while as the Professional Football League (LFP) on Friday announced the suspension of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, France’s two fully professional football leagues, in response to the coronavirus situation in Europe.
Invest in Nigeria's Creative Industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has urged investors to take advantage of the opportunities in the nation’s creative industry. Mr Mohammed described the industry as the fastest-growing sector of the nation’s economy, ”in terms of business opportunities, employment, earnings and entertainment” at the 11th Tourism Investment and Business Forum for Africa (Investour) held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday.
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