Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 18th January 2020
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Insecurity: Christian leaders push for implementation of the National Confab report
Fred Itua, Abuja Christian leaders under the United Nigerian Chaplaincy Corps (UNCC) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to revisit the recommendations of the national confab organised by the former President Goodluck Jonathan. Briefing reporters on the international peace conference scheduled to hold in Abuja this week, leader of the group, Professor Jidejisos Josiah Ejieh, noted
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Niger govt. to partner NGOs on youth empowerment – Official
The Niger Government has assured of its readiness to collaborate with genuine organisations on youth empowerment to boost skills acquisition across the state. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the Niger Government, gave the assurance in a statement by his Information Officer, Mr Tanko Lawal, in Minna on Saturday. Matane said that such collaboration would help
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Amotekun: South-West govs must join hands with other govs to press for state police – Akinkunmi
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Patron of Yoruba Community in Benue State and Chairman, Tito Group of Companies, Asiwaju Isaac Akinkunmi, has called on South-West governors to join forces with other governors from other regions who are facing common security challenges for a federal constitutional amendment that would allow for the creation of state police forces. Akinkunmi,
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Why PDP’s planned nationwide protest won’t work — Timi Frank
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, has expressed confidence that the People Democratic Party (PDP’s) planned nationwide protest against Supreme Court ruling on Imo governorship election will be an effort in futility. The former APC deputy spokesperson argued that the PDP governors that have constituted major
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Gunmen kill 2 in Kaduna community
Two persons have been killed following attack on Gora-Gan community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State by gunmen. Mr Elias Manza, the Chairman of the local government area who confirmed the incident, said the attackers opened fire on some youths playing around the village market square on Friday evening. Manza told News
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Plateau Commissioner urges Berom students to promote peaceful coexistence
Gyang Bere, Jos The Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang, has encouraged Berom students at home and abroad to channel their energies towards promoting peaceful coexistence in Plateau and Nigeria. He urged the students to be focused on issues that will foster a cordial and harmonious relationship with other ethnic groups
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Gov. Abiodun promises better relationship with students
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has promised to maintain a cordial and mutual relationship with students across the state. The governor gave the promise through his Special Assistant on Students’ Affairs, Azeez Adeyemi, who spoke to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday. Abiodun said that education had remained the bedrock of any developed nation. He said
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National Assembly will continue to support President Buhari – Senator Aleiro
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Senator Adamu Muhammad Aleiro, representing Kebbi Central senatorial district at the Senate, has vowed that the 9th Senate would continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari administration. The former Governor of Kebbi State, who stated this after he inspected some his of projects going on in his constituency in Bunza, Aleiro towns,
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Kanu keeps military, police in doubt on attending parents funeral
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has kept Nigerian security agencies in doubt on whether or not he would attend his parents funeral ceremony. In a statement by IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful and obtained by Sunday Sun, the controversial separatist leader maintains that he will not disclose
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Benue Assembly clerk’s wife, daughters allegedly assault EFCC officials
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The wife of the clerk of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mrs Terngu Agena, and her two daughters allegedly assaulted officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at their Makurdi Zonal Office on Friday. According to the EFCC’s Zonal Head, Public Affairs Department, Nwanyinma Okeanu, the family had visited
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Gunmen kill two in Kaduna community
Two persons have been killed following attack on Gora-Gan community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State by gunmen. Mr Elias Manza, the Chairman of the local government area who confirmed the incident, said the attackers opened fire on some youths playing around the village market square on Friday evening. Manza told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the incident was a surprise to residents. “The attackers came on motorcycles and opened fire on the youth playing, killing two females while two males sustained injuries. “The…
Erdogan warns EU may face ‘terror threats’ if Tripoli gov’t falls
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganhas warned Europe it could face new threats from “terrorist” groups if Libya’s United Nations-recognised government in Tripoli were to fall, in an article published in Politico. In the article released on Saturday, the eve of a Libya peace conference in Berlin, Erdogan said the European Union’s failure to adequately support the Government of National Accord (GNA) would be “a betrayal of its own core values, including democracy and human rights”. “Europe will encounter a fresh set of problems and threats if Libya’s legitimate government were…
Erdogan warns EU may face ‘terror threats’ if Tripoli gov’t falls
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganhas warned Europe it could face new threats from “terrorist” groups if Libya’s United Nations-recognised government in Tripoli were to fall, in an article published in Politico. In the article released on Saturday, the eve of a Libya peace conference in Berlin, Erdogan said the European Union’s failure to adequately support the Government of National Accord (GNA) would be “a betrayal of its own core values, including democracy and human rights”. “Europe will encounter a fresh set of problems and threats if Libya’s legitimate government were…
Disney culls ‘Fox’ from 20th Century Fox in rebrand
Disney executives have cut the word “Fox” from their 20th Century Fox film studio in an apparent bid to distance it from operations of the previous owner, Rupert Murdoch. US media suggests Disney does not want to it to be associated with the media mogul’s highly partisan, right-wing Fox News network. However, Disney has not clarified its reasons, reports the BBC. It bought the studio, with other media operations, in a $71bn deal last March. 20th Century Fox is known for producing some of the biggest films of all-time, including…
Fernandes: Man Utd refuse to pay Sporting’s 80m euro asking price
Manchester United’s attempt to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes has stalled because the clubs cannot agree a fee. Sporting are demanding 80m euros (£68m) for the 25-year-old, which United are unwilling to pay. Talks continue between the clubs for a player rated at 45m euros by Tottenham Hotspur last summer, reports the BBC. United have not ruled out targeting alternatives having made a priority of looking at midfield options this mont However, they will only look at existing targets and with two weeks remaining before the transfer window closes,…
Undercooked Federer hopes for fast start at Melbourne Park
Roger Federer is bidding for a third title in four years at Melbourne Park and a record-extending 21st Grand Slam trophy but having not played competitive tennis since November the Swiss is keeping a lid on expectations. Unlike his main rivals, Federer, who won his last Grand Slam in 2018 at Melbourne Park, opted out of the inaugural ATP Cup to spend more time with his family before launching his 22nd season on Tour. The third seed’s pre-tournament news conference on Saturday was dominated by questions about the ongoing bushfires…
China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday
Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia following an outbreak of what is believed to be a new coronavirus strain in the central city of Wuhan, raising concerns that the disease could spread further. The four individuals were diagnosed with pneumonia on Thursday and are in stable condition, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said in a statement published shortly after midnight, a day after it confirmed the death of a second patient. Nearly 50 people are known to have been infected and so…
Paris protesters try to enter theatre attended by Macron
Dozens of protesters tried to enter a Paris theatre on Friday where French President Emmanuel Macron was spending the evening with his wife Brigitte. Around thirty opponents of Macron’s pension reform gathered in front of Paris’s Bouffes du Nord theatre early Friday evening, according to the presidential couple’s entourage. After trying to enter the theatre, the demonstrators were moved back by police. The head of state, who was attending a performance at the time, was “secured” for a few minutes before being able to return to see the play until…
Pep: I’m ‘100% staying’ with the Blues next season
Pep Guardiola says he is “100% staying” as Manchester City manager next season. After winning successive Premier League titles with record points totals, City look certain to finish second at best to runaway leaders Liverpool this term. It has led to suggestions Guardiola will trigger a break clause in his contract, which runs to 2021, reports the BBC. However, speaking before Saturday’s home game with Crystal Palace, Guardiola said: “Unless they sack me, I am staying, 100%.” City were third in the Premier League before winning 3-1 at Manchester United…
Kvitova, Halep driven by Aussie Open heartbreak
Petra Kvitova took a while to come to terms with her heartbreaking defeat in last year’s Australian Open final but the Czech says she can now look back on the experience as one of the top achievements of her career. Kvitova was down a set and a break to Naomi Osaka and facing three match points when she fought back to level the final and force a decider before the two-time Wimbledon champion eventually fell 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4. “It took me a while to get over the loss,” she told…
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