POLITICS

#Endsars Protest: Tinubu disassociate self_Femi Ehiabhi

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to a news making the rounds that he was among those sponsoring #ENDSARS protesters. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu exonerated himself, advising Nigerians to jettison the news. The statement according to Thecable says: “There is a need… Continue reading #Endsars Protest: Tinubu disassociate self_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

BREAKING: Nigeria records 113 new COVID-19 cases, total now 61,307_Femi Ehiabhi

113 new cases of of new infections has been reported as @ 17/10/2020 The breakdown according to States is as follows: Lagos-37Kaduna-16Ogun-11Plateau-11Taraba-8Rivers-7FCT-6Enugu-4Niger-4Edo-3Delta-2Imo-2Benue-1Kano-1 As at 17th of October 2020, there are 61,307 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 56,557 discharged and 1,123 dead.

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Pence validated Harris. That’s good for Pence, but bad for Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

Vice President Mike Pence validated rival Sen. Kamala Harris on Wednesday night. That should be alarming to Pence's boss, President Donald Trump. The president is running out of time, lines of attack and high-profile venues for altering the trajectory of a race that he is currently on course to lose. And Pence, who is a good bet… Continue reading Pence validated Harris. That’s good for Pence, but bad for Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

SPORTS · WORLD NEWS

Arsenal set to leave Mesut Ozil out of Europa League squad_Femi Ehiabhi

Mesut Ozil will not be in Arsenal's Europa League squad when it is announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old has not played for the Gunners since March and his future at the club has been in doubt for some time, with boss Mikel Arteta recently saying it has been "very difficult" for Ozil to break back into… Continue reading Arsenal set to leave Mesut Ozil out of Europa League squad_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Pence agrees to Plexiglas barrier at VP debate showdown with Kamala Harris_Femi Ehiabhi

Vice President Pence will be protected by a Plexiglas barrier during Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate in Utah against Sen. Kamala Harris — in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The news comes after the vice president’s team was cleared to take part in the debate by CDC director Robert Redfield, who signed off on… Continue reading Pence agrees to Plexiglas barrier at VP debate showdown with Kamala Harris_Femi Ehiabhi

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE · OBITUARY · WORLD NEWS

‘I Can See Clearly Now’ croner, Johnny Nash dies at age 80_Femi Ehiabhi

American reggae and pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died aged 80, his family has said. Nash, whose health had been in decline, died at his home of natural causes on Tuesday, his son told US media. The musician began singing as a child and… Continue reading ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ croner, Johnny Nash dies at age 80_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

‘An embarrassment’: Trump tweet angers pandemic survivors_Femi Ehiabhi

Dizzy with a soaring fever and unable to breathe, Scott Sedlacek had one thing going for him: He was among the first people to be treated for COVID-19 at Seattle’s Swedish Medical Center, and the doctors and nurses were able to give him plenty of attention. The 64-year-old recovered after being treated with a bronchial… Continue reading ‘An embarrassment’: Trump tweet angers pandemic survivors_Femi Ehiabhi

DATA BASE · POLITICS

Buhari approves N10bn for NPC_Femi Ehiabhi

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10 billion towards smoothing the processes leading to the conduct of a successful population census in the country The Acting Chairman, National Population Commission, NPC, Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji, who disclosed this in Abuja at a press briefing on the commencement of the 10th phase of the Enumeration… Continue reading Buhari approves N10bn for NPC_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Bayelsa workers shelve planned strike_Femi Ehiabhi

The planned strike by Local Government (LG) workers in Bayelsa over issues relating to their welfare has been shelved. The action was billed to begin today. The decision not to proceed with the action is contained in Yenogoa in a statement issued by Mr. Doubara Atasi, the Senior Special Assistant to the state Deputy Governor,… Continue reading Bayelsa workers shelve planned strike_Femi Ehiabhi