Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 23rd January 2020
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USAID Launches $8 Million ‘Water For Agriculture’ Project
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched an $8-million ‘Water for Agriculture Activity’ for the benefit of crop and livestock farmers in crisis-ridden northeast Nigeria. Specifically, the project is aimed at providing adequate and sustainable water for the farmers.The Mission Director, USAID, Mr Stephen Haykin said at the official launch of the project
Court Remands 2 For Allegedly Raping 20-Year-Old Woman
A Family Court in Benin, on Wednesday, remanded two men, Chigozie Enuma, 25 and Isaac Agbontaen, 32, in Oko Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman. The defendants were arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy, abduction, rape and having unlawful carnal knowledge of the complainant without her consent. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to
Gov.Fintiri Promises To Recover Looted Funds
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Wednesday said that his administration would soon embark on recovery of looted local government and state funds by the immediate past administration. Fintiri disclosed this while addressing his supporters in Yola on the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment which upheld his election as the substantive governor of the
Bunkering: Navy Hands Over 6 Suspects, Barge To EFCC In Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday handed over a seized Barge ‘MT Gratitude’ laden with 1000,000 litres of diesel suspected to be illegally refined to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Brass, Bayelsa. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Navy also handed over to the EFCC, six crew members of the ill-fated
Lassa Fever Kills 75-Year Old Woman In Enugu
Enugu – A 75-year old woman has died of Lassa Fever disease in Enugu State. Independent gathered that the woman was admitted with symptoms akin to malaria at Park Lane Hospital Enugu and the way she was vomiting blood sparked suspicion. Her sample was quickly taken to Virology Centre in Abakiliki Ebonyi State for a
Oyo APC Chieftain, Alhaji Babatunde Oreitan Murdered In Ibadan
Ibadan – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State Alhaji Babatunde Orietan was yesterday murdered in Ibadan. Alhaji Oreitan was murdered by an unknown assailant in his house at the Oremeji Agugu area of Ibadan. According to an eye witness, who pleaded anonymity said the party leader in Ona Ara Local
Bello Vows Never To Negotiate With Bandits
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has warned that his administration would deal ruthlessly with all criminal elements, saying he would not negotiate with bandits. He said this during the North Central Nigeria Police Regional Security Summit held at Ta’al Conference Centre Lafia, Nasarawa State on Wednesday to deliberate and strategize on how to overcome insecurity
Amotekun A Vote Of No Confidence On Govt – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that Amotekun and other state-sponsored security outfits in various parts of the country are direct votes of no confidence on the Buhari Presidency’s handling of security in the country. The party’s statement is coming on the heels of reactions toward the setting up of Amotekun. Amotekun is the
Enugu LG Polls: PDP Chairmanship, Councilorship Aspirants Allege Exclusion From Primaries
Enugu – Ahead of the February local government elections in Enugu State, aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship and Councilorship aspirants on Wednesday alleged that they were excluded from the just concluded primaries of the party. The aggrieved PDP aspirants made the allegation in a press statement in Enugu. In the press statement signed on
Be Fair To All, IPAC Tells INEC
As Kaduna residents prepare for rerun election in Sanga and Kagarko constituencies of the State, the Inter Party Advisory Council Of Nigeria, IPAC, Kaduna State Chapter has urged Independent National Electoral Commissions, INEC, to be fair to all parties involved in the election. The rerun which is scheduled for 25th January, 2020 was as a
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