Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Thursday 28th November 2019
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PETAN to appreciate clients at Achievement Awards Dinner
Adewale Sanyaolu The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) holds its annual 2019 Clients’ Appreciation And Industry Achievement Awards Dinner at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos tomorrow(Friday) The 14th Oil Industry Achievement Award Ceremony is themed, “The Oilfield of the future: Operational Excellence”. A statement by PETAN’s Publicity Secretary, Ranti Omole, explainex thathe event
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Albania quake death toll reaches 39, hope dims for the missing
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Thursday the number of officially confirmed victims from an earthquake in Albania has risen to 39 just two days after the quake struck. Rama said there are 16 confirmed deaths in the country’s second-largest city Durres and 23 in Thumane, a town 40 kilometres to the north. However, TV
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NHIS expands health insurance service scope
Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) said, on Thursday, that it has completed the review of both professional service charge and NHIS drug list, with new drugs and products added to drug list. The review was in response to concerns of stakeholders that inflation has rendered prices of drugs on the current NHIS
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Dairy farmer urges young graduates to embrace cattle farming
Mr Suraj Ajiboye, Chief Executive Director, SMAP Farms Ltd, has urged young graduates to explore diversification to deal with changing times and embrace new technology of cattle rearing. Ajiboye said this at a 5-day International workshop on Animal Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ARTs) in Africa, organised by the National Biotechnological Development Agency (NABDA) on Thursday in
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2 died, 23 others rescued from gas explosion at Agegunle – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of two people in a gas explosion which occurred on Thursday. It added that 23 others who were seriously injured were rescued from the explosion that occurred at Adule Street, Off Ojo Road, in Ajegunle area near Apapa, in Lagos State. The Director-General
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Army arrests impersonator in Enugu
The Army says it has arrested a suspect posing to be a soldier and busted a vandalism syndicate in the Nsukka axis of Enugu State in the ongoing operation, “Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1,’’ in the state. Briefing journalists on recent achievements of the exercise on Thursday in Enugu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Maj.-Gen.
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Buhari orders immediate implementation of ICT master plan
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with ongoing transition of all government operations to digital platforms that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery and promote more inter-agency synergy. He expressed satisfaction that last year’s directive to harmonise ICT supplies in all MDAs saved the
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Court remands painter for allegedly attempting to steal generator
A Karu Grade I Area Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday ordered that a 20-year-old painter, Abdulrazak Ganiyu, who pleaded guilty to stealing a generator set, be remanded in a correctional facility, pending sentencing. The judge, Abdullahi Jibrin, fixed Dec. 16 for sentencing. Ganiyu pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and attempt to commit an offence
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Truck accidents: Shippers’ Council, FRSC to implement Truck Transit Parks
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have begun the implementation processes of Truck Transit Parks (TTP) for long-distance haulage operations across the country to reduce accidents. The NSC and the FRSC met with stakeholders in haulage operations on Wednesday in Lagos for a Sensitisation Rally entitled, “Truck Transit Park:
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Woman loses marriage for allegedly bringing lover home
A petty trader, Mrs Molade Owolabi, on Thursday lost her 11-year-old marriage to alleged adultery, as an Igando Customary Court in Lagos granted her estranged husband, Tayo’s request to dissolve the union. The Court President, Mr Koledoye Adeniyi, held that it appeared that the couple was tired of the marriage as efforts to reconcile them
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NFF puts Yusuf in charge of Enugu Rangers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has put Salisu Yusuf in charge of first-team affairs at Nigerian Premier League (NPFL) strugglers Enugu Rangers. The 57-year-old will combine his new job with that of being assistant coach for Nigeria’s national team. His appointment by the NFF comes as Enugu prepare to play in the group stage of
Trial on alleged N6.9bn fraud charges against Fayose stalled
Trial on the alleged N6.9 billion fraud against former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose at the Federal High Court, Lagos, was on Thursday stalled following absence of the trial judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judge is said to be away attending a conference. Fayose is being prosecuted by
Jumia shuts Tanzania e-commerce business in portfolio review
Online retailer Jumia Technologies, often called “the Amazon of Africa,” has closed its e-commerce business in Tanzania, it said in a statement on Thursday, less than two weeks after shutting down in Cameroon, reports Reuters. “As part of our ongoing portfolio optimisation effort, Jumia has come to the difficult decision to cease our operations in
Northern Nigeria has over 13m out of school children – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that Nigeria has over 13 million out of school children mostly recorded in the Northern states. Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, Mr Patak Bhanu stated this on Thursday during the 2019 End of Year Review meeting of stakeholders for states supported by the UNICEF Bauchi Field
2023: I have no presidential ambition, says Amosun
The Senator representing Ogun Central, Ibikunle Amosun, has debunked reports that he was interested in running for Presidency in the 2023 elections. Amosun, who is the immediate past governor of Ogun State, said posters and publications purporting his 2023 presidential ambition are “nothing but sheer distraction.” This was contained in a statement made available to
Scores feared dead in Lagos gas explosion
Tragedy struck on Aduke Street in the Ajegunle Area of Lagos on Thursday morning when a gas cylinder exploded, killing a number of people, including two children, and injuring several others. New Telegraph learnt that property worth millions of naira was also destroyed with the entire still community counting their losses from the tragic gas
Kiss of death: Man dies after being licked by his dog
A man in Bremen, Germany, died from a very rare infection he developed after his dog licked him, doctors reported last month in the European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine. According to the report, the unidentified 63-year-old was healthy before coming down with a fever, trouble breathing, leg pain, and a rash of
Report: Apple planning to release biggest iPhone ever in 2020
The biggest iPhone ever is coming next year, a report out of Asia claims. Apple’s 2020 lineup will top out with an iPhone whose screen measures 6.7 inches diagonally, according to Korean news site ETNews. That’s only about an inch less than the display of Apple’s iPad Mini, which measures 7.9 inches. The iPhone 11
Yen gains, yuan falls as Hong Kong tensions muddy trade progress
The safe-haven yen rose against the dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, which could complicate efforts to end the U.S.-China trade war. That caused the yuan to fall in offshore trade on mounting worries that months of often violent protest against Chinese rule of the
Messi sets new Champions League record in 700th Barca game
Lionel Messi marked his 700th Barcelona appearance in style as he set a new Champions League milestone in netting against Borussia Dortmund. The Argentine started against the Bundesliga side on Wednesday in a landmark game that brought up his seventh century as a Blaugrana player. And he celebrated in trademark style as the visitors were
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