Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 3rd October 2019
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target=_blank>Three killed as Iraq protests turn violent, spread nationwide
At least three protesters and one policeman have been killed in Iraq’s southern city of Nasiriyah, according to a monitoring group, after nationwide anti-government protests devolved into violence that saw security forces fire live rounds and tear gas for a second straight day.
The unrest on Wednesday came a day after at least two protesters – one in Baghdad and one in Nasiriyah – were killed and hundreds of people were wounded in clashes between police and protesters demanding jobs and better public services.
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E2%80%95-report/ target=_blank>Saudi Prince trying to dodge blame for Khashoggi killing ? Report
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is trying to repair damage to his image done by Jamal Khashoggi’s murder by insisting “layers and layers” of hierarchy separated him from the Saudi agents who killed the journalist, the UN investigator told Reuters.
Mohammad bin Salman told CBS program “60 Minutes” that as de facto Saudi leader he ultimately bore “full responsibility” for the killing a year ago, but he denied ordering it. He made similar remarks to U.S.
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target=_blank>Succour beckons as DFID invests N18.2b to tackle child malnutrition in Borno, Yobe
By Chioma Obinna
Concerned about the estimated annual projection of 371,000 children under the age of 5 to suffer Severe Acute Malnutrition, SAM, Department for International Department, DFID has invested a total of N18.2 billion (41 million pounds) to curb the menace in Borno and Yobe States.
Statistics obtained from the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, revealed that nationwide, an estimated 2.5 million boys and girls under the age of 5 suffer from SAM every year in Nigeria.
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target=_blank>U.S. withholds U.N. aviation dues, calls for whistleblower protections
The United States is withholding its dues to the U.N.’s aviation agency, arguing the body needs to move quickly with reforms like expanding public access to documents and giving greater protections to whistleblowers, U.S. government and aviation sources told Reuters this week.
The United States has been advocating for greater transparency and protection for whistleblowers at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), after an insider’s account of a 2016 cyberattack at the agency generated fallout when it was reported in the media this year.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Chelsea’s Abraham equals Sterling’s ‘birthday goal’ record
Following his strike against the Great Danes, the Anglo-Nigerian, Tammy Abraham, has joined the list of players who scored on their birthday in the competition.
Birthday boy Tammy Abraham has joined Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling in exclusive Champions League ranks.
The Chelsea forward opened his account in the competition with his effort against Lille at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
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Abraham fired past Mike Maignana in the 22nd minute after taking down an excellent cross from Fikayo Tomori.
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target=_blank>Trump’s approval climbs to highest level of 2019 amid impeachment inquiry
United States President, Donald Trump’s approval ticked up to 49 per cent its highest mark this year, according to a new Hill-HarrisX survey released on Wednesday.
The figure marks a 2-point increase from a Sept. 11-12 poll, but a 2-point decrease from its previous peak of 51 per cent last August.
Trump’s disapproval rating, meanwhile, dropped to 51 per cent, which marks his lowest level so far this year.
The nationwide survey was conducted on Sept.
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target=_blank>$9.6bn Judgment Debt: FG details shady deals of P&ID
The Federal Government has given details of fraudulent circumstances surrounding the Gas Supply Processing Agreement (GSPA) with Process and Industrial Developments Ltd (P&ID) leading to the award of N9.6 billion dollars judgment debt against Nigeria.
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target=_blank>Mane joins Gerrard, Salah in UCL goal chart as Liverpool beat Salzburg
Sadio Mane joined Steven Gerrard and Mohamed Salah in an exclusive Liverpool goalscoring club after helping the Reds beat Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League.
Mane scored his seventh goal of the season to give Jurgen Klopp’s side an early lead on Wednesday night before Andrew Robertson put Liverpool two goals ahead midway through the first half. Salah scored the hosts’ third on 36 minutes but Salzburg hit back before half-time through Hwang Hee-chan.
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*-abuse-case/ target=_blank>Judge denies bail for R. Kelly in NYC s**-abuse case
A federal judge in New York City has denied bail to R&B singer R. Kelly in his s**-abuse case.
Kelly didn’t attend the hearing on Wednesday on a defence motion asking for his release on bond. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly agreed with prosecutors that he’s a flight risk and a potential threat to witnesses.
He remains detained in Chicago, where he faces related charges. A judge there hasn’t ruled on a request to reconsider releasing him on bond.
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CSOs kick as FG moves to reintroduce tollgates on federal highways
By Gabriel Ewepu
FOLLOWING moves by the Federal Government to reintroduce tollgates on federal highways, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Wednesday, kicked against the decision.
Reacting to the planned return of tollgates, the Convener, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Prince Deji Adeyanju, described the plan as anti-people policy and said would be resisted.
Adeyanju said the government does not mean well for the Nigerian people following increment of income tax, Value Added Tax, VAT, stamp duty, and others, therefore should not go on to return tollgates on federal highways.
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