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Saturday, 3 November 2018

Politics: Obama zings hecklers at a campaign rally for Florida Democrats

Barack Obama.

"Don't come hollering here," Obama said after he was interrupted by a heckler at his campaign rally in Miami, Florida.

  • Hecklers interrupted former President Barack Obama multiple times during a speech at his campaign rally in support of the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum on Friday.
  • "Listen, here's the deal," Obama said after he was interrupted. "If you support the other candidates, then you should go support the other candidates."
  • Obama's supporters drowned out shouts from hecklers by chanting "bring it home," the catchphrase Gillum, who is also the mayor of Tallahassee, called up on the campaign trail.
  • Trump took a rhetorical swing at Obama on Friday, claiming his predecessor had "a very small crowd."

Hecklers interrupted former President Barack Obama multiple times during a speech at his campaign rally in support of the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum on Friday.

"Listen, here's the deal," Obama said after he was interrupted. "If you support the other candidates, then you should go support the other candidates."

"One of the things I never understood was, why, if you're supporting the other guy, you come to my rally," Obama asked amid cheers from the crowd. "Go to their rally. Go talk about what you're for. Don't come hollering here."

Obama's supporters drowned out shouts from hecklers by chanting "bring it home," the catchphrase Gillum, who is also the mayor of Tallahassee, called up on the campaign trail.

"You know what, it's an old playbook," Obama said after another protester interrupted him. "It's one that the powerful and privileged turn to whenever control starts slipping away."

"They'll get folks riled up just to protect their power and their privilege, even when it hurts the country, even when it puts people at risk," Obama said.

"It's as cynical as politics gets. But in four days, in four days Florida, you can reject that kind of politics."

Obama campaigned in Miami to support Florida Democrats for the November 6 midterm election — among those candidates: gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and Sen. Bill Nelson, who is vying for a Senate seat in the state.

Speaking to a crowd of around 3,000 people, Obama also took shots at President Donald Trump by accusing him of "lying" and "fear-mongering."

Meanwhile, Trump was out on a campaign trail of his own, hitting multiple states in the final days leading up to the Tuesday election. Trump took a rhetorical swing at Obama on Friday, claiming his predecessor had "a very small crowd."

Trump, who is repeatedly called out for an unprecedented number of falsehoods and misleading statements, accused Obama of being dishonest. "Unlike President Obama," Trump said, "we live under a different mantra. It's called promises made, promises kept."

One estimate shows that least 20 million people have voted in the election, with some states' early voting numbers on track to exceed the 2014 election, CNN reported.

This election cycle has already set a new financial record, with campaigns and groups expected to spend over $5.2 billion, according to a study cited by CNBC.

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Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Rig 2019 Elections

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ABUJA – A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of Concerned Nigerians has raised an alarm over alleged tendencies by some persons within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to electronically rig the 2019 general elections.

Deji Adeyanju, the National Coordinator, Concerned Nigerians a Civil Society Organisation, an advocate group for citizens rights and good governance at all levels gave the warning yesterday at a press conference in Abuja.

According to him, “A reliable source within the electoral umpire has informed the group that the e-collation portal of INEC has been tampered with in a way that would no longer show the location, the time, and the date results from each polling units were fed into the system.â€�

He, however, expressed worries that the implication of such alteration was that anyone who had access to the e-collation platform could input unverifiable figures into the system as genuine election results from obscure locations without a trace.

He said: “Concerned Nigerians wants to use this medium to call the attention of Nigerians and the International Community to fresh attempts by some individuals at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to electronically rig the 2019 General Elections.

“We have been reliably informed by our sources within INEC that the e-Collation portal of the Commission has been tampered with as it no longer shows location, time and date of collation of results.

“The validity of results of the 2019 elections will be tied to the credibility of the e-Collation portal, especially the imputing of results real-time from polling Units across the country.

“Therefore, if the e-Collation will not reflect time, date and location where results are entered from; it means the outcome of the elections will not be credible.

“If INEC did not restore the date, time and location mechanism back into the e-Portal, the implication is that someone can sit at home and manipulate results by entering concocted figures,� he said.

Adeyanju also faulted what he called unrestricted access to the e-collation portal that the 12 national commissioners of INEC enjoyed.

He expressed worry that such level of access could pave way for some unscrupulous characters amongst them to view the results collation process from the portal’s backend, in real-time, and possibly divulge same to their accomplices in various political parties before the final results were announced.

“We are worried that if unlimited access is given to the 12 National Commissioners to view the e-Collation of results as currently obtained, they will compromise the 2019 elections since many of them are APC sympathisers.

“We call on INEC to review the existing structure of its election management team by redeploying Mr A.T Yusuf, the current Director of Operation who continues to work with Amina Zakari on strategies to manipulate the election outcome in 2019.

“Both individuals are working closely with the Chief of Staff to the President and other members of President Buhari’s cabinet members,� Adeyanju said.

The group, therefore, urged INEC to restore its former e-collation system that guarantees all electronically collated results on their portal reflect the time of input, location and date.

“What we are simply saying is that INEC should be truly independent and ensure that every vote counts, and let Nigerians vote who they want to lead them to come 2019.

“It should be neutral and not aid or be an ally to any political party or politicians, in order for us to have free, fair and credible polls,� he said.

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Video: We did everything to keep Sancho – Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists the club did everything in their power to keep Jadon Sancho

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Chelsea’s new format makes them the most exciting team in EPL

Chelsea’s new format makes them the most exciting team in EPL

Chelsea have been giving their fans a lot to cheer about this season. Many football fans are attributing their scoreboard this season to their new playing strategy. Taking advantage of a free-flowing attacking strategy, the team have been able to either tie or score more points, match after match.

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All star female collective come together for ''Alte'cation'' EP

A collective of fast rising female talents come together on this power project, tagged the ''Alte'cation.''

An assemble of female stars featuring Maka, Bella, Toby Grey and Tara unite to share experiences from the feminine perspective on ''Project Femme: Alte'cation EP.''

''Project Femme: Alte’cation'', through a variety of sounds and messages explores the art that is life from a feminine perspective.

With an authentic feel, sound and a focus on women, the EP was engineered to create message-driven songs that inform, connect and empower all for a better understanding of womankind.

 

The artistic portrayals evolve through the creative lenses of female experiences to encourage dialogue, challenge misconceptions, inspire action and provide insight about what femininity really is.

This body of work in itself is a journey…a quest to improve the state of what is.

Track List & Credits

1. I'm Queen – Bunmi Africa
2. Breathe – Tetta
3. Steady Moving' – Maka
4. Crazy World – Deborah Prest
5. Ruban Rosé (Pink Ribbon) – Toby Grey & Thonia Taino
6. Mirrors – Ella Nnabuchi & Lvrd Debbie
7. Dreamer – TaraXBella

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Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Change of Course Form for 2018/2019 Academic Session

YABATECH Change of Course Form – The management of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has activated the portal where …

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Friday, 2 November 2018

Apapa gridlock: NARTO Tasks Police On Security Of Cargoes

Sequel to the Apapa gridlock that has made container laden trucks vulnerable to vandals, Mr Mohammed Inuwa has advised the Nigeria Police to beam their search-light on container laden trucks.
Inuwa, who is the Vice Chairman, of National Association of Road Transport Owner (NARTO) gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.
He said the incessant parking of container laden trucks along the roads outside the ports facility while in queue had made cargoes prone to vandalism.
Responding to a case of truckers that were arrested because a container under their care was allegedly burgled, Inuwa said the police should be more responsive to their responsibility.
NAN reports that Mr Emma Itodo, a truck driver, Mr Ahamed Dada a truck conductor, and Mr Gab Opara, the escort were arrested on Monday by their transporter in connection with vandalised container under their care.
The NARTO chairman said the truckers might want to ease themselves or had fallen asleep in the night when the incident was allegedly committed without their knowledge.
“The gridlock has made cargo laden trucks to stay far away from the ports area where there is police presence to areas like the Ijora and Carter Bridge where there are less security presence.
“These truckers are family men, but look at it now, they have been in custody since Monday probably for no fault of theirs,� Inuwa said.
He appealed to the police and other security operatives to keep watch on the containers as most of them were carrying goods worth millions of naira on transit.
NAN reports that the arrested men were conveying a 1×40 ft of benny seed container belonging to Olam Nigeria Limited for export before it was burgled.
The truckers were trying to fulfill their bail conditions at the Ebute Meta Magistrates Court.

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Paraplegic man drags himself through airport

Justin Levene wants to sue Luton Airport, after his wheelchair was left behind on a flight.
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European giants could launch Super League in 2021 according to Football Leaks

According to documents obtained by Der Spiegel, 16 teams could form a new competition with 11 founding members immune to relegation

European giants could launch Super League in 2021 according to Football Leaks



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FG summons envoy over closure of Nigerians’ shops in Ghana

FG summons envoy over closure of Nigerians’ shops in Ghana

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has summoned the High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria, Amb Rashid Bawa, over the continued closure of over 400 Nigerian shops in Ghana.

Continue reading FG summons envoy over closure of Nigerians’ shops in Ghana at Vanguard News Nigeria.

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2019 election: Gov. El-Rufai under fire for choosing Muslim as running mate

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been accused of trying to set the state on fire. This is following the Governor’s choice of a Muslim as his running mate for the 2019 election. Governor El-Rufai, a Muslim, had on Friday announced that he will be running for second term with Hadiza Balarabe, another […]

2019 election: Gov. El-Rufai under fire for choosing Muslim as running mate

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Lagos govt. celebrates improved social media presence, upgraded website as latest “milestones”

The Government of Lagos on Friday celebrated what it described as “milestones” as it unveiled an upgraded official website for the state government and improved social media presence.

As posted on its official Twitter handle on Friday, the government said the initiative was in accordance with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode‘s policy of inclusiveness, adding that the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan had given daunting directives to the Social Media team of the Ministry to go dominate the cyberspace before the end of the 3rd quarter.

At the event tagged “Media unveiling of the new face of Lagos in the cyberspace”, which held at the Lagos State Digital Village, Alausa on Friday, the Ministry listed “unique new additions to the Lagos State Government website” to include features such as “a chat window opened from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday; Land Use Charge Calculator, Lagos Tourism Calendar and Weather Forecaster.”

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Finance Officer at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.
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President Shehu Shagari sends Ghanaians packing from Nigeria (1983)

President Shehu Shagari sends Ghanaians packing from Nigeria (1983). Photo: 

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Emery: How We Have Helped Iwobi’s Development

By Adeboye Amosu Arsenal head coach, Unai Emery, has revealed the reason behind Alex Iwobi superlative showing for the Gunners this season, reports Completesportsnigeria. com.   Iwobi has enjoyed a new lease of life under Emery and was voted man-of-the-match in Arsenal’s penultimate Premier League clash against Leicester City.   And Emery has now disclosed […]

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NHIS: My Suspension Is Coup Against Transparency – Yusuf

The Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, has described his suspension by the Governing Board as “a coup against transparency’’. He said that the suspension was ordered to prevent him from exposing high-level corruption at the agency. Yusuf stated this while taking his turn at the ongoing investigation into […]

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Today’s Noisemakers: Leo Dasilva, Femi Adesina on Buhari’s WAEC certificate, Gimba Kakanda, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers.

Here’s our list from today:

1. Olufunmilayo

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Osheyyyyyy Kizz Daniel’s PR Executive.

Anyway, you might like the song too:

2. Femi Adesina

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Naysayers?

Don’t we have a right to know things about our own President?

3. Leo Dasilva

Let’s take a minute and read this.

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“Stop thinking the world owes you happiness…”

4. McHenri

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Ehyaaa, pele.

Just take Lucozade Boost for the energy you have lost, sleep and move on.

5. Gimba Kakanda

This is not loud enough. Let us amplify it.

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We have asked some questions here.

6. Oyindamola

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You can call it truthful lies… he might not know.

7. Nafiu

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And he didn’t.

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Avatar Sequel Titles Revealed

It has been almost 10 years since the film Avatar was released yet it has been the highest grossing film of all time at the world box office earning $2.8 billion (N1 trillion).

The film at the time was a 3D phenomenon created by James Cameron and featured Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana was set on Pandora, a fantasy planet inhabited by the Na’vi a race of aliens with blue skin.

For a few days there have been plans to create sequels to the successful film but the title have have been shrouded in secrecy.

According to James Cameron, the sequels will look at the planet Pandora’s sea world which were not part of the original film Avatar but will be explored.

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The acclaimed filmmaker says that he had not wanted to name the sequels part 2,3 and 4 but the name Avatar will be added to the titles as it is a brand of some sort.

Actors expected to star include Kate Winslet and Sigourney Weaver who starred as Dr Grace Augustine whose character fans thought had been eliminated in the first film Avatar.

The four Avatar sequels are set to be released in December 2020, December 2021, December 2024, and December 2025.

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