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Pope tells priests to visit Coronavirus cases
Pope Francis urged Catholic priests on Tuesday to “have the courage” to go out and help those sickened by the novel coronavirus, hours after Italy was placed on a nationwide lockdown. “Let us pray to the Lord also for our priests, that they may have the courage to go out and visit the sick… and
ASUU declares two-week warning strike, alleges FG ignores agreements
Chukwudi Akasike and Raphael Ede The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday began a two-week strike to press the Federal Government to implement its 2019 agreement and resolution. Also, the University of Port Harcourt branch of the union described as “all deception” the claim by the Federal Government that lecturers who refused to enrol
Sanusi: Governors can dethrone anybody – Presidency
Kayode Oyero The Presidency has reacted to the dethronement of Muhammed Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano, noting that sitting governors could exercise powers over royal institutions within their jurisdiction. Sanusi was unanimously deposed on Monday by the Kano State Government led by Governor Umar Ganduje, who immediately announced a replacement for the former
Saudi leads Gulf as oil prices rebound
Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf states made a strong rebound in opening trade Tuesday, led by the Saudi bourse which jumped 5.6 percent, as oil prices bounced after heavy losses. Energy giant Aramco, which dominates the Saudi Tadawul market, gained 5.5 percent after a series of sessions in the red where it tumbled below
Dethronement: I have accepted whatever Allah decides – Sanusi
*Says removal destined by God Sodiq Oyeleke The dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says he accepts his removal as the will of Allah (God). He said this in a video recorded shortly before he was taken away from the palace on Monday. In the video, which was obtained on Tuesday by The PUNCH,
Ganduje dethrones, banishes Sanusi, appoints Ado Bayero’s son new Emir
• Sanusi showed total disrespect for office of gov –Kano • Deposed monarch banished to Nasarawa, ACF calls for calm Tobi Aworinde, Oladimeji Ramon, Nasir Tukur, Ted Odogwu, and Godwin Isenyo The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, dethroned the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, after the traditional ruler’s five years
Dethronement reversible, says Sanusi’s lawyer
Kayode Oyero The removal of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano is reversible in the court of law, says one of his senior lawyers, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN). Sanusi was unanimously dethroned on Monday by the Kano State Government led by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who immediately announced a replacement for the former governor of
$22.5bn loan to prevent recession – Bamidele
Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the approval given by the Senate to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to borrow $22.5bn was to save the country from sliding into another recession. Opeyemi said, “The step we took was to
Coronavirus: Passengers upset over sneezing, coughing person causes plane to divert
Mounting concern over the spread of coronavirus was apparently behind a US flight being diverted at the weekend after passengers became upset over someone sneezing and coughing. United Airlines told AFP in a statement that the flight — headed from Eagle, Colorado, to Newark, New Jersey — was diverted on Sunday afternoon to Denver’s international
Babangida faults Rohr’s list for AFCON qualifiers
’Tosin Oluwalowo Former Super Eagles forward Tijani Babangida has faulted the non-inclusion of home-based players except goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa in the 24-man squad to face Sierra Leone in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header. Rohr handed maiden call ups to Heracles Almelo striker Cyriel Dessers and Koln defender Kingsley Ehizibue, while also recalling
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