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 By: Nelson Osamudia Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the ongoing Edo governorship election, has adjudged the election as peaceful so far. The former Secretary to the State Government made this known shortly after casting his vote at 9:30 am at polling unit 26, ward 5 in Iguododo community, Orionhwon Local Government Area.  The Pastor under the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG expressed optimism of emerging the winner if the election is conducted conscientiously, peacefully and in line with legal processes.  He told Instantnewsnaija that “The accreditation went on easily. I was given the ballot paper after accreditation and I casted my vote immediately. The ballot box is also  placed in a way that will give the voter privacy. I cannot say that what is happening here is happening all over the state because the communication is not very good.” “I am happy I have been able to vote.”

  By: Agosu Omoleye Washington, United States: The United States on Monday eased its warning against travel to China, acknowledging that the nation had made progress against Covid-19 despite frequent US criticism of its pandemic role. The State Department still urges Americans to reconsider travel to China, but it upgraded its advice from a blanket warning not to go to the country. The People's Republic of China "has resumed most business operations (including daycares and schools)," the State Department said. "Other improved conditions have been reported within the PRC," it said. The State Department separately still cautioned US citizens about the risk of arbitrary arrest in China, including in Hong Kong as Beijing enforces a tough new security law. The updated travel advice comes a week after China declared victory over the virus as President Xi Jinping decorated medical professionals in a triumphant ceremony. China's propaganda machine has sought to refr...

 By: Agosu Omoleye In a statement on Monday, Mike Pompeo, secretary of state, said actions have also been taken against some persons in the run-up to the September and October 2020 governorship elections in Edo and Ondo. The identities of those affected by the ban were not disclosed. “In July 2019, we announced the imposition of visa restrictions on Nigerians who undermined the February and March 2019 elections. Today, the Secretary of State is imposing additional visa restrictions on individuals for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections and in the run up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo State elections,” the statement read. These individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles. “The Department of State emphasises that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people. This decision reflects the Dep...