Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 3rd December 2019
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Reinhard Bonnke crusade storms Ekiti
Kehinde Adewole, Ado Ekiti As Ekiti State gears up to host the crusade of world renowned evangelist Reinhard Bonnke from December 5, Bonnke’s Christian for All Nations (CFAN) organisation has urged Nigerians to pray against the scourge of kidnapping and the crime wave across the country, for sustainable peace to be enjoyed by all. The CfAN gave
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FG to establish College of Education for physically challenged in Nasarawa
Linus Oota, Lafia The Federal Government has said that it is working out modalities for the establishment of a College of Education for the physically challenged persons at Gudi Station in Nasarawa State. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on disabilities, Dr. Sam Ankeli, disclosed this yesterday in Lafia during the presentation
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PRP condemns rising debt profile, VAT increase
Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Tuesday, decried the country’s rising debt profile, stating that there is need for the federal government to take urgent steps to reduce the debts. President Muhammadu Buhari in separate letters to the two chambers of the National Assembly last is seeking the lawmakers approval to borrow
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A’Ibom speaker swears in APC member
Mr Aniekan Bassey, Speaker, Akwa Ibom Assembly on Tuesday at plenary sworn in Mr Effiong Johnson, an All Progressive Congress (APC) member representing Mbo State Constituency. The speaker administered the oath of Office and Allegiance on Johnson, following the Appeal Court judgment that nullified the election of Mr Okon Frank of the Peoples Democratic
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Kwara Assembly loses member
LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin The death has been announced, of the member representing Patigi constituency at the 9th Kwara state House of Assembly, Ahmed Saidu Rufai. According to a statement made available to newsmen by the Special Assistant, media to the Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Ibrahim Sheriff said “it is with heavy heart and
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Bill to establish Kano Education Development Board scales second reading
A bill seeking to establish Kano State Education Development Support Board presented by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje to the House of Assembly, has scaled the second reading on Tuesday, Alhaji Labaran Abdul-Madari, the Majority leader of the House while speaking on the bill, said if it becomes law, it will support the state government’s initiative on
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Nigerian bomb blast amputees find hope through ICRC Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programme
It is dreams come true and relief from societal stigma as amputees, mostly bomb blast victims of the Boko Haram conflict in the North East are given opportunity to walk again. Hundreds of amputees who lost the hope of ever walking again are now given lifelines, courtesy of the Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programme (PRP) of the
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Councillor donates speedboat, safety jackets to students in Badagry
A councillor, Mr Emmanuel Sokenu, representing Ward C, Badagry Local Government, on Tuesday donated a speedboat and 30 safety jackets to pupils from Gberefu Island, a riverine area in Badagry. Sokenu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry that pupils from Gberefu Island were passing through hard times crossing the river to their
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El-Rufai wants command school in Southern Kaduna
Gov. Nadir El-Rufai of Kaduna has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to consider the establishment of Command Secondary School in Southern Kaduna to spur more military presence in the area. El-Rufai made the call when Buratai led top army hierarchy to pay him a courtesy visit on Tuesday in Kaduna.
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NAF provides free medical services to Osun indigenes
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it would continue to impact on lives of the populace through its free medical outreach initiative aimed at tackling health-related issues. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, made this known during a two-day medical outreach for the people of Ikeji-Ile in Osun. Abubakar,
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Breaking!!!! Sanwo-Olu names Onikan Stadium after Mobolaji Johnson
PTONA will partner govt to transform public transportation– Uhunmwagho
Engr. Isaac Uhunmwagho is the Founder/Chairman of Efosa Express and EFEX Executive. He spoke with journalists after his election as president of the all-inclusive coalition of road transport bodies-Public Transport Owners of Nigeria Association (PTONA) in Lagos. PAUL OGBUOKIRI brings the excerpts; How did you, an engineer, find yourself in transportation? Transport business in Nigeria
Ronaldo’s sister blasts van Dijk over joke at Ballon d’Or awards
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro has reacted angrily to Virgil van Dijk’s light-hearted joke about the Juventus forward at the Ballon d’Or awards on Monday evening. Van Dijk finished second behind Lionel Messi as the Barcelona forward won the sixth Ballon d’Or trophy of his career, while Ronaldo finished third in the rankings. Ronaldo opted
84-year-old man allegedly commits suicide in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced an investigation into the death of an octogenarian, Pa Mathias, 84, who allegedly died by suicide in a community in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu, said that the alleged suicide was
Report: Mugabe left behind $10m, some properties
Zimbabwe’s late former leader Robert Mugabe left behind $10 million in the bank and some properties in the capital, but there is no will naming his beneficiaries, a list of his estate published by state-owned newspaper the Herald showed on Tuesday. The extent of Mugabe’s riches has for many years been a source of speculation.
Gulf Cup: Qatar beats UAE 4-2 to reach semis
More than 43,000 spectators packed I to Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium to witness Qatar defeat the United Arab Emirates 4-2 at a thrilling match for the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup. Following their victory on Monday, Asian champions and hosts Qatar advanced to the semifinals of the regional event, where they will meet Saudi Arabia in
Amnesty: At least 208 killed in Iranian protests
At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising gasoline prices and a subsequent crackdown by security forces, Amnesty International said Monday, as one government official acknowledged telling police to shoot demonstrators. Iran has yet to release any nationwide statistics over the unrest that gripped the Islamic Republic beginning Nov.
Beauty queen stripped of crown for having kid sues Miss World pageant
The crown came off, and — more than a year later — so have the gloves. A Ukrainian beauty queen who was stripped of her titleafter pageant organizers learned she had a child is now suing the Miss World organisation, reports the New York Post. Veronika Didusenko, 24 announced her intention to fight the pageant
UAE pledges to deepen bilateral relations with Nigeria
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its readiness to deepen economic ties with Nigeria toward promoting investment and trade between both countries. Dr Fahad AL-Taffaq, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria, made this known in his address to commemorate the 48th National Day of the UAE on Tuesday in Abuja. He said
Could the private sector fill Nigeria’s $31bn annual infrastructure gap?
Nigeria’s Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola recently commissioned public roads built by a private citizen, Chief Ade-Ojo. For decades, Nigerians have looked up to the government to provide necessary infrastructures. But things seem to be changing, at least following Fashola’s call on private citizens to supplement state efforts. Nigeria has an enormous
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