CAN kicks against move to regulate social media

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked against the Federal Government’s move to regulate social media. 

 

President of CAN Youth Wing Apostle Nyeneime Andy who addressed reporters in Abuja on Tuesday November 3, averred that they will  resist government’s plan to regulate the use of social media space as Nigerians have the freedom to speak and express themselves without inhibitions. 

 

The Christian group which stressed that the positive side of social media outweighs the negative side, further pointed out that there are genuine social media users who also earn their living and impact on society through the platform. 

 

Andy said; 

 

“Social media is a strong platform that can be used to sharpen discussions, even though it has negative sides. Millions of people make their daily living from social media, even when some people claim that it destroys. Millions of others are also learning from social media.

“In fact, Facebook seems to be the strongest religion in the world. The fact that there are few negative sides to it does not mean that there are no good sides.

“Undoubtedly, the positive side of social media outweighs the negative side.”

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Expect massive COVID-19 infections in two weeks – SGF Boss Mustapha

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha has told Nigerians to expect a massive COVID-19 infections in the next two weeks. 

 

Mustapha who said this at PTF's briefing on Tuesday November 3, condemned the careless act of travellers failing to present themselves for Coronavirus tests upon arriving the country. 

 

The SGF said statistics from the nation’s records showed that only one out of three passengers had shown up for the in-country test they signed up for before arrival. 

 

He said; 

 

“The PTF at the last briefing cautioned on the need to avoid complacency on account of the low number of infections published daily and the possibility of a second wave. That advice was premised on the fact that risk perception remains very low and sample collection has been on the decline."

 

Mustapha also expressed fear of the recent governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States as well as the #EndSARS nationwide protests triggering an increased Coronavirus infection in the country. 

 

He added; 

 

“The PTF is highlighting these issues repeatedly because we remain at risk of importation, having opened our airspace and massive spread as a result of the protests. The next week or two remain critical.

“The PTF similarly announced sanctions as a consequence of any infraction. Having observed serious non-compliance to the level of 65%, the need has arisen to activate the sanctions, including the suspension of the passports of such defaulting individuals for a period of six months minimum.”

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US 2020 Election live results: Trump trails Biden despite winning Florida, Ohio, Iowa and Utah

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At the moment, results of the US presidential election between incumbent Donald Trump and fomer vice president Joe Biden is still being counted as Americans choose their leader for the next four years.

 

Here are some updates below.

As at press time, Trump has won the state of Florida, Utah, Ohio, Iowa and Montana, Idaho, Missouri while Biden has won the states of Minnesota, Hawaii, New Hampshire, California, Oregon and Washington.

 

       

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IPPIS: Some lecturers got excess salaries and had to refund - Minister of state for education, Emeka Nwajiuba

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Minister of state for education, Emeka Nwajiuba has again weighed in on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) which is the bane of the strike decision of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). 

 

Nwajiuba countered claims of the lecturers not being paid for 8 months as he appeared on  Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday November 3.  He alleged that some of the lecturers were overpaid and had to refund. 

 

The Minister said; 

 

“I think it is a lie to say the government has not paid them in eight months. It will be unfair to the government and wouldn’t be necessary to bring that kind of argument because some people may have different levels.

“Some people even got salaries that were not adequate. Some people over got and had to refund. There were so many issues with it.”

 

On when classes will resume in universities across the nation, Nwajiuba added; 

 

“The lecturers can be back in the classroom tomorrow if they say they want to go back. There is nothing withholding the lecturers from into the classroom tomorrow.

“Everything that the government needs to do is done. If you want your salaries, get on the platform and collect your salaries."

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US Election 2020 Live: "I will be making a statement tonight" - Trump

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US President Donald Trump, has stated that he'll be making an announcement on the tense electoral battle between him and rival Joe Biden.

 

As at US press time, vote counts show Joe Biden winning but projections indicate Trump will win the battleground states of Texas, Wisconsin and Arizona.

 

Trump has now announced he will deliver a statement tonight, prematurely calling it 'a big win'

 

        

 

Meanwhile Biden just spoke to his fans in his home town of Delaware, telling them to be patient as votes get counted.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden each need 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. 

 

   

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