Latest News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 26th November 2019
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Tuesday 26th November 2019 .
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Man from Essex arrested over deaths of 39 boddies found in lorry
A 36-year-old man from Purfleet has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people in a lorry in Grays, Essex Police said.
Eight females and 31 males were found in the trailer on an industrial park, People came from provinces in Vietnam and were discovered on October 23, the two youngest people found in the truck were two boys aged just 15
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The people were identified as coming from various provinces of Vietnam, with the youngest being two boys aged 15.
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We wish you well, Ohanaeze tells Onyema, Air Peace boss
HIGHEST Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has added voice to the ongoing travail of the Chairman of Air Peace airline, Mr Allen Onyema.
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Hong Kong rights bill: China summons U.S. ambassador in protest
China’s foreign ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad on Monday to protest against the passing in the U.S. Congress of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, saying it amounted to interference in an internal Chinese matter.
The ministry said in a notice posted on its website Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang pressed the United States “to correct its errors and stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs and interfering in China’s internal matters”.
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AfCFTA veritable platform for Africa’s industrialization agenda — UNIDO
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will provide a new impetus to the continent’s industrialization agenda through increased intra-African trade.
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Ex-Arsenal defender Keown says Gunners are a ‘sinking ship’ under Emery
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes the club is a ‘sinking ship’ under current coach Unai Emery, following Saturday’s home draw against Southampton.
The Gunners were set for an embarrassing defeat to the Saints at the Emirates until Alexandre Lacazette popped up in the 96th minute to equalize.
With the team sitting eighth on the Premier League table, eight points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, Keown feels as if the decision to appoint Emery was a mistake.
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‘Balotelli is black and needs to lighten up’ – Brescia president Cellino embroiled in racism storm
Brescia president Massimo Cellino has found himself in the headlines once again after controversially referring to Mario Balotelli’s rocky situation at the club as “black”.
Balotelli had been dropped for the Serie A side’s clash with Roma on Sunday following a training ground incident that saw coach Fabio Grosso kick the striker out of the session, with Grosso hinting later at a press conference that his charge simply was not putting in enough effort.
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#End rape: Make rape universally illegal — UN Women
The Executive Director, UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngouka has called for a total end to rape while recommending the recruitment of more women into the police forces and training them adequately as a crucial first step in ensuring that survivors begin to trust again.
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In a statement made available to the media, in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Mlambo-Ngouka disclosed that almost universally, most perpetrators of rape either go unreported or undeterred, stating that less than 10 percent of women who did seek help after experiencing violence contacted the police.
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Barcelona star Oshoala rolls out plans to inspire young Nigerian girls
Asisat Oshoala is organizing a clinic and championship for young girls under the aegis of her foundation in Lagos this December.
The Barcelona striker, whose event will be staged in two phases at the Campus Mini Stadium, has scheduled the first to be held from December 4 to 6, while the second from December 20 to 24.
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The three-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, as in the past four editions, is aiming to continue mentoring young girls to embrace education while aspiring for success through sports.
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Sarri: I was defined as a Taliban for wanting to play Sarriball
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri claimed he has been ostracised as a ‘Taliban’ by critics for wanting to play his own style of football.
The Italian tactician’s attacking brand of football, which has been dubbed ‘Sarriball’ by the media, was highly popular while he was at Napoli between 2015-18, as he led the Serie A club to two second-place finishes.
Sarri has veered away from his familiar style since joining Juve in the summer to fit in attacking players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala into the team.
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Gov. Zulum fires Head of Service
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has relieved the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr Mohammed Hassan, of his appointment.
Alhaji Usman Shuwa, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday in Maiduiguri.
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Shuwa disclosed that the governor also approved the appointment of Mr Simon Malgwi, as the new HOS, adding that the appointment was with immediate effect.
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