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Sep 30, 2019
Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil
Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".
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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award
Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.
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BREAKING: Buhari’s Government Arrests Another Journalist, Chido Onumah
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has arrested another journalist and critic of the regime, Chido Onumah.
Onumah was arrested by personnel of the Department of State Services at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja.
His arrest was confirmed to SaharaReporters by a lawyer, Mbaseki Martins-Obono, who said the government was doing everything to shrink civic space.
The lawyer said, “Chido Onumah has just been arrested by the DSS at Abuja International Airport.
"It is not clear...
Europe, Nigeria-based Groups Adopt Sowore As Prisoner Of Conscience
Omoyele Sowore
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International civil rights groups in collaboration with their Nigerian counterparts have adopted detained pro-democracy campaigner and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, as a prisoner of conscience.
The adoption, which was made over the weekend, saw several international and local rights groups coming together to stand against what they describe as the persecution of Sowore.
According to the group, from all indications,...
Sowore: NBA Blasts DSS For Consistently Flouting Court Orders
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the disobedience of the order of Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, directing the release on bail of Omoyele Sowore by the Department of State Services.
The NBA expressed its displeasure in a statement on Sunday by Kunle Edun, National Publicity Secetary of the association.
It accused the DSS of approaching the court only when it is convenient for the Nigerian Government to detain citizens but has since refused to...
Nigerian Lawyers To Drag CBN To Court Over “Obnoxious” Charges
The Lekki Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association has said that it would take legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria over the imposition of “obnoxious” bank charges on Nigerians.
This is coming in the wake of implementation of three per cent processing fees for withdrawals and two per cent processing fees for lodgments above N500, 000 for individual accounts.
Similarly, corporate accounts will attract five per cent processing fees for withdrawals and three per cent processing...
DSS Cannot Complain The Handling Of Sowore's Case By Justice Taiwo, Says Falana
Human rights lawyer and counsel to Omoyele Sowore, Femi Falana (SAN), has said that the Department of State Services has no reason to petition the National Judicial Council on how Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, handled Sowore’s case.
Falana said this in reaction to media reports that the DSS will be reporting the judge to the NJC, accusing him of abuse of power as Sowore should not have been granted bail.
The lawyer, while describing the report as “fictitious”...
A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm
Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.
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Sep 29, 2019
Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead
A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.
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Nosa – Na Your Way ft. Mairo Ese
Nosa is a Contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and recording artiste currently signed to Warner Music Group African partner, Chocolate City Music. His first single ‘Always Pray For You‘ hit the music scene in his home country Nigeria, enjoying massive airplay across all platforms leading to multiple nominations and awards.
He’s is known for major singles such as ‘Why You Love Me So‘, ‘Always On My Mind‘ and ‘Most High‘ featuring gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey. He’s also traditionally known for his use and excellent command...
How Sowore Predicted Long Ago That DSS Would Not Let Him Go –Segun Adeniyi
Olusegun Adeniyi
Olusegun Adeniyi
A former spokesperson for late President Umaru Yar’Adua, Olusegun Adeniyi, has said that pro-democracy campaigner and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, predicted long ago that the Department of State Services would not obey the court order for his release.
In a tweet, Adeniyi said that when he visited Sowore a fortnight ago, the activist predicted that he would not be allowed to return home.
He said, "That Sowore is still in detention...
Fowler Dragged To Court For Continuing As FIRS Boss Despite End Of Tenure
Babatunde Fowler has been summoned by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano for overstaying his tenure as Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
Mr Stanley Okwara had dragged the FIRS boss to court as well as the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to explain why Fowler was yet to step down as well as asking that he return all salaries received within his extended period.
In the case with suit number FHC/KN/CS/141/2019 presided over by Justice Lewis Allagoa,...
Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'
'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.
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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors
The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.
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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red
Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.
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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup
Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.
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Becca ft. Tiwa Savage – Yes I Do (lyrics)
Verse 1 (Becca):
Becca... Uhhh o uhhhh o... Tiwa Savage
Uhhh o Yenkwe
As water don pass garri o
Koko don turn pami o
I surrender all my love to you my baby
As long as u got me o..
u no go need nanny o
Because I go take care of you my sweety baby
So, if u ask me if i want to uhhh
yes I do
Be your one and only boo uhhh..
yes I do
Do I want to marry you oo
yes I do
So enough of the Gbangba
Pass me the ring make we dangba
Chorus:
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah
Mwah Mwah Mwah baby
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah
Make you love me love me de go
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah...
Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people
Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.
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Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president
Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.
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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?
Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?
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Sep 28, 2019
Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.
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Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest
A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, AP reports
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New York Resident Writes Gbajabiamila, Fayemi, El-Rufai Over Sowore’s Detention
A resident of New York, United States of America, Ademola Bello, has called on Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, and Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, to intervene in the continued detention of pro-democracy activist and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore.
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had on Tuesday ordered the Department of State Services to release Sowore on bail but three days after that...
