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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 what the offense is but it may not be unconnected with his book, 'We Are All Biafrians'.
"The government is doing everything to shrink civic space but we will not let them.
“I was called by the person who was supposed to pick him up at the airport.”
Onumah’s latest book was published in December 2018.
Onumah is a Nigerian/Canadian journalist, author, blogger and rights activist.
Chido Onumah has just been arrested by the SSS at Abuja International Airport. It is not clear what the offense is but it may not be unconnected with his book, #WeAreAllBiafrians the govt is doing everything to shrink civic space but we not let them.
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Europe, Nigeria-based Groups Adopt Sowore As Prisoner Of Conscience
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 was being held "for his strong political views which appear to be against the interest of those in power".
In a statement signed by Olanrewaju Suraju, Simon Taylor, Nicholas Hildyard and Antonio Tricarico, the groups said, "We have followed with keen interest the arrest and prosecution of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters.
"He was detained for 45 days on obvious charges for which the state has yet to provide credible evidential basis.
"With this adoption, the floodgates of international campaign has been opened for a vigorous lobby for the immediate release of Sowore.
"It will involve engagement of regional and international organisations and working within the United Nations and the European Union system.
"Sowore is now an imprisoned person with a global status.
"He has over the years broken borders and swept a new wave of renaissance across Africa and in particular, Nigeria.
"His case is that of outright persecution with the government insisting on a ring of capital offence around his neck."
The groups said that framing charges of treasonable felony against a single person, who is a journalist without any collaborators, suggests that some powerful politicians wish to see Sowore perpetually locked up.
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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 comply with the order of the same court directing the release of Omoyele Sowore.
The statement reads, "This is unacceptable in a country where there are laws and a nation where the President recently professed at the United Nations General Assembly to respect the human rights of citizens.
"The Department of State Services is displaying the notorious image of an agency that enjoys treating judicial process with disdain, particularly as it pertains to obeying orders of courts enforcing the fundamental rights of Nigerians.
"The continued detention of Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) in spite of various court orders readily comes to mind.
"The NBA therefore condemns the continued detention of Omoyele Sowere by the DSS as same amounts to violation of his constitutional rights to personal liberty.
"The Nigerian Bar Association therefore calls for the immediate release of Sowore in line with the order of the Federal High Court made on September 24, 2019, and other Nigerians who have been languishing in DSS detention centres without charges."
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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 fee for lodgments above N3m.
The CBN has also directed the strict implementation of Merchant Service Charge, which would impose more charges on all point of sale (PoS) transactions.
Yakubu Eleto, Publicity Secretary of the NBA Lekki Forum, in a statement described the charges as “wicked, evil and inhuman policy”.
The lawyers expressed their readiness to resist the policy with both legal and political actions.
The statement reads, “It would be recalled that arising from a meeting, we issued a seven-days ultimatum on the Central Bank of Nigeria to rescind the circular imposing the obnoxious charges.
“The Lekki Forum is more appalled that despite the resolution of the House of Representatives directing the apex bank to suspend the obnoxious charges, it has proceeded through her Monetary Policy Committee to restate her readiness to continue with the wicked, evil and inhuman policy.
“The Lekki Forum shall proceed to take out legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria.”
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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” and a “figment of the imagination of the writer”, claimed that the DSS was trying to justify their illegal actions by re-arraigning Sowore.
Falana said, “In a desperate bid to divert public attention from the contemptuous conduct of the DSS, the Nigerian Government has hurriedly pressurised the Federal High Court to assign the case for the arraignment of Sowore.
“From the information at our disposal, the report was designed to blackmail and intimidate the judges of the Federal High Court with respect to the trial of Sowore.
“Having regards to the facts and circumstances of this case, the DSS cannot complain against the handling of the case by Justice Taiwo who did not even entertain our application to quash the order for Sowore's detention for 45 days.
“We had wanted to show that Sowore did not engage in any terrorist activity to warrant his incarceration.
“But the order for the 45-day detention of Sowore was allowed to expire by effluxion of time.
“Since Sowore was eventually not charged with terrorism, it means that the order to detain him for 45 days was obtained by fraud and misrepresentation of facts on the part of the DSS.”
The lawyer urged Nigerians to disregard the report as Justice Taiwo had not been accused of any act of judicial misconduct in ordering the conditional release of Sowore from unlawful custody.
He also added that the NJC has no power to sanction Justice Taiwo for exercising his discretion in an application.
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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 of the pidgin English in inspirational songs using various sounds such as high life.
‘Na Your Way‘ is the lead single off the forthcoming worship album of the contemporary gospel artiste. The record features Mairo Ese and celebrates the dynamic and awesomeness of God.
Listen and be blessed!
NOTABLE LYRICS
You still heal the sick
You still raise the death
You still do amazing things
Na Your Way, Na Your Way
You still hear our prayers
You still answer when we call
You always keep your promise
Na Your Way, Na Your Way
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How Sowore Predicted Long Ago That DSS Would Not Let Him Go –Segun 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 more than 24 hours after his bail conditions were perfected is a real shame and a serious affront on the rule of law.
"I hope the authorities will act quickly on the court order.
"I visited Sowore two weeks ago and sadly, he predicted this scenario.”
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja had on Tuesday ordered the DSS to release Sowore on bail.
But more than 72 hours after that period, the government is yet to obey that directive.
Sowore was arrested in Lagos on August 3 by the DSS for calling on Nigerians to express their frustration on the poor state of leadership in the country.
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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, the plaintiff sought to know whether the continued stay of Fowler in office “was not illegal” having regard to the combined provisions of sections of the FIRS (Establishment) Act, 2007.
The presiding judge of the High Court after hearing a plaintiff’s counsel on September 23, 2019, ordered that the defendant should be served in Abuja and file their defence within five days.
In the originating summon, the two defendants were given 30 days to explain why Fowler, who was appointed on August 20, 2015, has not ceased to hold office as Chairman of the FIRS after that date in accordance with the “decision of the Supreme Court and having regard to the combined provisions of Sections 3(2) (a), Section 4(a) and Section 11 (a)” of the agency.
The plaintiff sought other reliefs including, “A declaration that the first defendant has ceased to hold office as Chairman of the FIRS after August 20, 2019 and that his continued stay in office is illegal.
“An order barring the first defendant from further holding himself out as, laying claim to or exercising the powers and functions of the Executive Chairman of the FIRS unless he is re-appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“An order directing the first defendant to return forthwith to the Treasury Single Account of the Federation all the salaries, emoluments and such other kindred monetary benefits he has been drawing on the purse of the FIRS and file an affidavit of compliance within 14 days after the delivery of judgment in this suit.”
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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 Mwah
Mwah Mwah Mwah baby
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah
Make you love me love me dey go
Verse 2 (Tiwa Savage):
You should know by now when I say no
I really mean yesss
yes yes yes (yes)
Now your love dey cool my temperature
so cool me down (yeah)
Turn my heart around
baby you sweet oh gbagam
sugar no fit.. (fit reach am)
Honey no waste time
Only you dey my mind
So if you ask if I want to (yes I do)
Be your one and only boo oo (yes I do)
Do I want to mary you (yes I do)
So enough of the gbangba,
pass me the ring make we danga
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 Mwah
Mwah Mwah Mwah baby
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah
Make you love me love me dey go
Verse 3 (Becca):
Make u love me dey go
Make the sometin dey show
Make u love me on a high as a well as a low
Make the loving dey flow
Like a river a river a river a river nile
River Nile
If you understand then give God a big wipe
Give God a wiper eh
So if you ask me if I want to uh uh
Yes I do
Be your one and only boo uh uh
Yes I do
Do I want to marry you o
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 Mwah
Mwah Mwah Mwah baby
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah
Make you love me love me dey go
Dey go
uh o
Make you love me dey go
Yenkwe
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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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Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, AP reports
09/27/19 5:56 PM
Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, AP reports
09/27/19 5:56 PM
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 ruling, the agency was yet to comply.
Addressing a letter to Gbajabiamila and the others on Friday over the matter, Bello said that the continued detention of Sowore had tarnished Nigeria’s reputation in the international community.
He said, “It is unfortunate that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has a penchant for violating court orders.
“The bizarre charges against Omoyele Sowore and the continued harassment and detention of journalists doing their lawful jobs in Nigeria has tarnished Nigeria’s reputation in the international community.
“Your (Gbajabiamila, Fayemi, el-Rufai) silence while the rights of Omoyele Sowore and other unlawfully detained journalists and activists are being violated is like fiddling while Rome burns.
“By the way, the three of you did not acknowledge receiving the open letter email Columbia University, an Ivy League school, sent you last week concerning Omoyele Sowore’s continued detention. It is shameful.”
Bello also called for all the “bogus” charges levelled against Sowore to be immediately dropped.
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