Month: January 2017

Arvind Kejriwal to challenge Election Commission order against him…

New Delhi [India], Jan. 21: The Election Commission of India on Saturday censured Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for violating the Model Code of Conduct for his bribe remark, while addressing an election rally in Goa, after the commission found the latter’s reply unconvincing. The Election Commission observed that Kejriwal had made remarks to the effect of promoting bribery to the electors in a public meeting in Goa.

Amritsar unfortunate to have had ‘absentee MP’ Navjot Sidhu: Arun Jaitley10 min ago

Amritsar [India], Jan. 21: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday fired a salvo at cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who recently quit the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined the Congress, and said the city of Amritsar has had the misfortune of having an ‘absentee MP’ for the last 12-and-a-half years. “Amritsar has had the misfortune of having an absentee MP for the last 12-and-a-half years.

Turkish president starts powers of office campaigning

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has started campaigning for constitutional reforms that would greatly expand the powers of his office. Speaking in Istanbul on Saturday, he hailed the assembly’s early-morning decision and said “God willing the people will give the true decision, the final decision” that he says would catapult Turkey to a stronger position.

Europe’s nationalist leaders launch year of election hopes

AfD chairwoman Frauke Petry, Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen from France, Italian Lega Nord chief Matteo Salvini and Dutch populist anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders , from left, stand together in the beginning of a meeting of European Nationalists in Koblenz, Germany, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. less AfD chairwoman Frauke Petry, Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen from France, Italian Lega Nord chief Matteo Salvini and Dutch populist … more Helpers prepare for a meeting of European nationalists in Koblenz, Germany, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

41 get hospital care after nightclub fire in Bucharest

In this image provided by the Romania’s General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations , a firefighter approaches the burning compound after a fire erupted in the early hours at the upmarket Bamboo nightclub, in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Jan 21, 2017. Fire engulfed a popular nightclub in the Romanian capital Saturday, sending more than 40 people to hospitals for treatment including one who was seriously injured.

Indian soldier in Pakistani captivity released

New Delhi, Jan 21 : : A soldier, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control in September last year, when surgical strike was conducted inside the neighbouring territory, was handed over to India by Pakistan at Wagah Border on Saturday, NDTV reports. Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chauhan was being released on humanitarian grounds, Pakistan said in a statement.

Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity with Washington march

Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are set to join marches Saturday to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights they fear could be under threat under Donald Trump’s presidency. The key focus of the day will be the Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants.

Tamil Nadu government clears Jallikattu Ordinance

Chennai, Jan 21 : In a major victory for people demonstrating across the state for the past few days, the Tamil Nadu government has cleared Jallikattu Ordinance. Jallikattu Ordinance cleared by Tamil Nadu Government #JallikattuTomorrow #TrueTamizhanWin, the AIADMK tweeted.

Turkey: Erdogan advocates powerful presidency after key vote

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has started campaigning for constitutional reforms that would greatly expand the powers of his office, hours after a vote in parliament cleared the way for a national referendum on the issue. Speaking in Istanbul on Saturday, he hailed the assembly’s early-morning decision and said “God willing the people will give the true decision, the final decision” that he says would catapult Turkey to a stronger position.

Merkel: Trump ‘made convictions clear’ in speech

When asked about America’s new president’s swearing-in on January 20, she said that transatlantic relations ‘will not be less important in coming years’. Sources claim that while the inauguration was happening in Washington DC, the German leader attended the opening of an art museum in Potsdam, Germany.

Brace for a cold Monday in Delhi; Scattered snowfall likely over Northwest India from Jan 23

An induced upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over south Pakistan and adjoining west Rajasthan from January 24 onwards. According to the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre , an active western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from January 23 onwards and plains of Northwest India from January 24. An induced upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over south Pakistan and adjoining west Rajasthan from January 24 onwards.

Hamas MP says Jews recruit prostitutes, AIDS-infected women, to lure Arabs

In a recent Friday sermon in the Gaza Strip, Hamas MP Marwan Abu Ras accused Jews of recruiting prostitutes into the army “in order to lure Arabs into their traps,” and further added that Jewish leaders send “AIDS-infected girls to fornicate with Muslim youths.” During the sermon, which was delivered on January 6 and was broadcast on Hamas’s Al-Aqsa TV, Abu Ras also claimed that the Jewish state allowed drugs and tobacco to be smuggled through tunnels into Gaza, while purposefully preventing the entry of essential goods.

Fact Check: Trump’s address echoed familiar, dubious themes

President Donald Trump pumps his first at the end of his speech after bring sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. less President Donald Trump pumps his first at the end of his speech after bring sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, … more WASHINGTON – Donald Trump ‘s inaugural address held familiar echoes of the campaign speeches that led to his presidential win: downbeat about the state of the nation, to the point of hyperbole.

Retired veterans need your support – Saraki urges Nigerians

Her Excellency, wife of Senate President and Chairperson, Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has called on Nigerians in both public and private sector to support retired Nigerian military men and women to re-enter the society and their home communities without bias, saying the nation owe these veterans a great debt after selfless services to the country. Speaking at a facility tour to the Nigerian Army 9th Brigade Medical Center, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos, on Friday 20, in a continued commemoration of Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Mrs. Saraki said; “Nigeria is a country that has known great difficulty, and great conflict.

Our ancestors fully endorse you – Oba Ewuare II tells Obaseki

I N what could be described as a rare privilege to any governor of Edo state, Oba of Benin, OMO N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, yesterday paid a historic visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki at Government House for about four hours, with his senior chiefs, declaring his unalloyed support to his administration, adding “you have the full support of our ancestors to be in office”. The revered Oba who arrived Government House at about 11am, had a private discussion with Governor Obaseki for about one and half hours before they came out to join his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, Secretary to the state Government, Osarodion Ogie and other leaders of the APC including the state chairman, Anslem Ojezua.

Mixed reactions trail defect of Senator Effiong to APC

Mixed reactions have greeted the defection of Senator Nelson Asuquo Effiong of Akwa Ibom South Senatorial district to the All Progressives Congress, . Effiong who was elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, had on Thursday, January, 19, 2017 announced his resignation due to the unresolved crisis in the national leadership of the party.

Army has zero tolerance for indiscipline – Gen Abubakar

THE General Officer Commanding, GOC, 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu, Major General Adamu Abubakar yesterday urged officers and soldiers of the 302 Artillery Regiment Onitsha to uphold the core values of the Nigerian army in the discharge of their duties. He reminded them that the Nigerian Army under the present leadership will not tolerate any act of professional misconduct from any officer and men and told them to conduct themselves in a manner that will not tarnish the image of the Army.

Sport24.co.za | Shaw struggling at Man United – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has acknowledged England left-back Luke Shaw is enduring a testing period in his Old Trafford career due to illness and injury. Shaw, 21, spent most of last season recovering from a double leg break sustained in September 2015 and has made only 12 starts since Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal in the close season.

Italy bus crash leaves more than a dozen dead

A bus returning from a school trip hit a pylon of a bridge near Verona in northern Italy on Saturday, leaving at least 16 people dead, according to Italian news agency ANSA. The bus was reportedly returning to Budapest, Hungary, from a school field trip in a mountain resort in France when the incident happened at the junction of Verona East on the road toward Venice, ANSA said.

Bomb blast kill 20, wounds at least 50 in northwest Pakistan

A bomb exploded Saturday in a market in a northwest tribal region that borders Afghanistan, killing 20 people and wounding at least 50, officials said. Dr. Sabir Hussain at the main hospital in Parachinar, the capital of Pakistan’s Kurram tribal region, said two wounded victims died during treatment, raising the death toll to 20 Saturday.

Fact Check: Trump’s address echoed familiar, dubious themes

Donald Trump’s inaugural address held familiar echoes of the campaign speeches that led to his presidential win: downbeat about the state of the nation, to the point of hyperbole. A look at some of his assertions: TRUMP: “The jobs left, and the factories closed … the wealth, strength and confidence of our country has disappeared over the horizon.”

Rail, Gerringong win outright

The Rail reclaimed top spot and Gerringong had one of their best days of the season with both clubs claiming home outright wins in round 12. Effort: The Rail’s Tim Goodall in action earlier this season. The Rail beat Kiama outright in round 12 to claim top spot in South Coast cricket.

Cypriot activists march against Trump’s policies

Local activist groups staged a protest on Friday outside the American Embassy in Nicosia, against policies that threaten human rights and diversity in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. The demonstration was carried out in solidarity with other women’s marches in the US and around the world, protesting policies that Trump said he would follow as President, such as building a wall to keep migrants from Mexico away.

AusOpen: Konta joins British charge in fourth round with Murray and Evans

Johanna Konta of Great Britain plays a forehand in her third round match against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark on day six of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Britain’s Johanna Konta powered into the fourth round of the Australian Open for the second year in a row on Saturday, comfortably seeing off former world number one Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 6-1 on Margaret Court Arena.

The Red’s golden boy Steven Gerrard will return to Liverpool

Steven Gerrard of Liverpool walks out to the pitch for warming up prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Stoke on Trent, England. Liverpool’s former captain and talisman Steven Gerrard will return to his roots as part of the Academy’s coaching set-up, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

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A well-organised and supervised popular attraction, highlighting the concept of “graffiti as art”, themed “Street Life Festival”, will celebrate 10 years on May 6, 9am-7pm, in Saripolou and Athinon Streets Limassol. Over the years, the event has gained popularity and has managed to attract more than ten thousand people becoming one of the largest annual cultural events in Cyprus.

Prayer breakfast working, says committee chairman

Scepticism about the value of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast has not daunted the man who heads the organising committee. The Rev Dr Stevenson Samuels says that while it was unfortunate that some people do not see the importance or purpose behind the event, and despite the fact that Jamaica is still plagued by crime and violence, there have been some notable achievements over the years.

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The violent scenes saw pupils throw stones, pieces of wood, bottles and even sandwiches at police officers at the parliament, despite repeated calls from the PSEM leadership to back down. Flares were also thrown at police.

21 states spend N37.4b on pension for 47 ex-govs

Former governors are exerting pressure on the finances of state governments with pension payments and other entitlements draining billions of naira every year from developmental funds for the states. Over N37.367 billion was, according to Vanguard findings, expended on servicing 47 former governors from 21 sates in pension payments and provision of houses, staff and vehicles replaceable between three and four years.