Nigeria Morning News today Saturday, 6 June 2020

1. Buhari Approves Reappointment Of Professor Danbatta As NCC’s Boss

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reinstatement of Professor Umar Danbatta as Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission and NCC for another five years.

The re-appointment of Professor Danbatta is based on the recommendation of Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy under the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.

In a statement, Communications Minister Ms. Uva Suleiman said, “Dr. Pantami wishes Professor Danbutta and instructed him to substantially improve the overall functioning of the Commission and to establish appropriate mechanisms. Place to facilitate the implementation of all policies of the federal government through the ministry.

"Moreover, the Hon. Minister has instructed that the interest of telecommunication consumers, Nigerians and investors should be adequately protected."

2. Fayemi signature bill on child sexual abuse

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has signed into law legislation on compulsory treatment and care for child victims of the Sexual Violence Bill 2020.

In a statement on Thursday, Ekiti State's Attorney General and Justice Commissioner Olavale Fapohanda said the bill would go a long way toward establishing zero tolerance for sexual violence against children. Leadership administration.

The Ekiti State House of Assembly passed a landmark bill on June 2, 2020 for mandatory medical treatment for victims of rape at Sitting in Ado Ekiti.

Forced Treatment and Care for Victims of Sexual Violence Bill, 2020.

The bill was passed in the wake of rising rape and child molestation in the state.

3. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on China and the EU

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose tariffs on European Union cars.

Trump, speaking at an event with commercial fishermen, urged Navarro to find Chinese products to beat with tariffs unless Beijing breaks its duty on American lobster.

"If the European Union doesn't immediately drop that tariff, we're going to put tariffs on their cars, which is equal," Trump said.

After taking on the role of adviser negotiator, "Peter Navarro is now the king of lobster," fishermen have assured that the EU will soon eliminate tariffs on American lobster.

US. No comment was immediately available from the Office of Trade Representatives or the EU delegation in Washington. The Chinese embassy did not immediately respond.

4. Three killed and others injured in a renewed border crisis between the Benue and Cross River communities

Three people died and others were injured in a border crisis between the Benue and Cross River communities

A renewed border crisis between Ugep's two warring factions in Cross River State's Obanliki Local Government Area and her rival, Embaku in the Kwande area of ​​Benue State, left at least 50 residents injured. The Daily Post gathered that many houses were burned, as well as property value

Mr Yaquan called for a ceasefire, lamenting that the border crises have continued for years with negative effects on both groups. He made a passionate appeal to the federal government to implement the decision of the National Boundary Commission for both parties. The scenario of finding a permanent solution.

5. Law student arrested for kissing minor in viral video

Adeye Oluwatosin Babatunde, a 400-year-old student from Lagos State University, was arrested for allegedly having a passionate kiss with his three-year-old half-sister.

The Lagos State Police Command operatives arrested a Lazu student who lives on Kajola Street in Shagamu, Ogun State.

Babatunde, who is studying botany, appeared in a viral video on June 2, 2020, in a passionate kiss at their home in Sagittarius with a toddler.

Lagos State Police Command spokesman Bala Elkana quoted his commissioner Hakim Odumosu as saying that he had hired detectives from the Gender Unit to analyze the video and apprehend the accused.

On June 5, 2020, at 11 am, the team arrested the accused, Elkana said.

The spokesman said he was handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba for due diligence prosecution in court.

But Babatunde regretted his action.

He said that this was not his first time kissing a toddler and that their father and other people were there when the recorded action took place.

He recorded it and posted it on his WhatsApp status because he said he didn't do anything, and one of his contacts said the video had gone viral.

Odumosu thanked Nigerians who helped bring the incident to the attention of the police and urged everyone to continue speaking out against sexual and gender based violence.

He said: “We can stop rape together, stop child abuse and crimes against our women and children