Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 28th January 2020
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My wife steals our foodstuff, cooks for neighbours, starves me of food – Man seeking divorce tells court
A laundry man, Auwal Ibrahim, has prayed a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna,to grant his wife, Amina, divorce on grounds that she steals and gives out their foodstuff to neighbours. Amina, who resides in Hayin Na iya, Kaduna, prayed the court to dissolve their two-year-old marriage, pledging to return his N20,000 dowry. “She will
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Lassa fever spreads to Gombe: 2 die, 5 in hospital
Seven suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Gombe State, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ahmed Gana, has disclosed. Gana made this disclosure in Gombe on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on the outbreak and spread of the disease in the country. He said that out of the seven suspected cases, two were
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Imo House Speaker, 7 others dump PDP, defect to APC
News reaching Daily Sun indicate that the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Chiji Collins, and seven other members of the House have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon Collins was elected speaker on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The reason for his defections are still sketchy.
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Gunmen abduct 17-year-old student from FGC Rubochi
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, said it has launched a manhunt to rescue a 17-year-old girl, and student of Federal Government College Rubochi. The victim, Gift Abiikor, was said to have been abducted from the residence of one Ahmed Adamu by some gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday 28th
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Court formally indicts Netanyahu on corruption charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday on was formally indicted in court on corruption charges after he withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution. Netanyahu was in Washington for meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the release of Trump’s long-delayed Israel-Palestinian peace plan when Israel’s attorney-general filed the charges in a Jerusalem
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Ondo health workers drag Gov. Akeredolu, others to court over alleged unlawful demotion, victimisation
Godwin Tsa, Abuja Health workers in Ondo state have slammed a N20 million suit against the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredulu (SAN) before the National Industrial Court over alleged unlawful demotion, victimization reduction and deduction of their salaries. Others joined as defendants in the suit no: NICN/AK/66/2018, are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Ondo
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Fela, pop culture inspired my fashion line – Yinka Ash, celebrity clothier
Rita Okoye, Lagos Celebrity clothier Yinka Ash is fast grabbing the attention of some of Nigeria’s most influential singers as he continues to convert more of them to fans of his ‘Ashluxe’ brand. The fast-rising young fashion-preneur has revealed how he is using the influence of 90s’ rap and highlife music to inspire his brand.
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Lassa Fever: Gombe on red alert as 2 die in seven cases recorded so far
Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State government says it has embarked on sensitisation effort across the state as a response to the countrywide outbreak of Lassa Fever, with the state having recording seven suspected cases. According to the Commissioner of Health, Dr Ahmed Gana, who briefed reporters on the outbreak in the state, no fewer
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Judge hands off APC case in Rivers
ONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Justice Augusta Chuku of a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has washed off her hands in a suit filed by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Igo Aguma, against the national leadership of the party and Caretaker Committee set up to hold congresses. When
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Group advocates equal, fair treatment for PWDs
An NGO, Cedar Seed International, on Tuesday advocated fair and equal treatment of Persons With Disability (PWDs) by governments and institutions in Nigeria. Mrs Lois Auta, President of the organization, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Auta reiterated the imperatives of guaranteeing level play ground for
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Solskjaer bemoans Jan transfer window, hints at Sanchez return
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has bemoaned the “difficult” nature of the January transfer window and hinted at a possible Manchester United return for Alexis Sanchez.Solskjaer could not provide an update on the pursuit of Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes, and while there is still a chance the Portugal international can arrive at Old Trafford with a deal still to be done within the two clubs, United have less time to complete a move before Friday’s deadline.United remain some way apart on what they are willing to pay and what Sporting want for…
Lassa fever: No pregnant women, Corps member died in Edo, says hospital
From Cajetan Mmuta, Benin Authorities of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) in Edo State have dismissed rumours that two pregnant women and serving Youth Corps member in Asaba Delta State admitted suffering from Lassa fever died in the hospital. The management explained that the two pregnant women were brought in from Ondo and Ogun states respectively. Medical Director of the hospital, Prof Sylvanus Okogbenin, disclosed this Tuesday in an interview with journalists. He said the Youth Corps member had received treatment and is recovering. He also said that both…
Woman abandons new born baby near culvert in Minna
Daniel Atori, Minna A new born baby girl has been dumped by an unidentified woman close to a culvert along Kuta Road opposite Central Mosque in Minna, the Niger State capital. The New Telegraph learnt that the baby was brought before the Niger State Child Right’s Protection Agency in Minna on Tuesday by a Good Samaritan, Hajiya Fatima Adamu. According to the woman, the baby was wrapped in a cloth (wrapper) and dumped by the road side close to a culvert and was discovered by passers-by. “I was called…
Aussie Open: Federer saves match points to reach semis
Roger Federer defied age and logic once again to save seven match points before beating unseeded American Tennys Sandgren in a sensational Australian Open quarter-final. The out-of-sorts Swiss fought off form and fitness concerns before winning 6-3 2-6 2-6 7-6 (10-8) 6-3. World number 100 Sandgren looked set to be the lowest ranked player to reach the Melbourne semi-finals since 1991. But third seed Federer battled to win in three hours and 28 minutes, reports the BBC. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who had a medical timeout in the third…
Ekiti PDP Deputy Chair denounces reported suspension of members
*Says no meeting of State Exco held Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Olu Adebayo has said that report being circulated on social media that some members of the party in Ado Local Government, including the Local Government Party Chairman, Dare Olomofe, were suspended by the State Working Committee (SWC) should be disregarded as the SWC did not meet on Monday to take such a decision.Olu Adebayo, otherwise known as Osoro said in a statement on Tuesday, that “the State Chairman, Chief Gboyega Oguntuwase is…
‘Like I’m trapped’: Africans in China lockdown see no escape
The normally bustling supermarket in Wuhan was deserted, looking more foreign than ever. Khamis Hassan Bakari walked the aisles and saw just two other shoppers, and fear sank in.“Everybody is scared. Scared of seeing anyone,” the 39-year-old Tanzanian doctor said, as authorities around the world scramble to contain the new virus that began in the industrial Chinese city of 11 million. “You don’t even want the supermarket to touch the products you buy.”Bakari spoke with The Associated Press this week from his university housing in Wuhan as China’s astonishing lockdown…
Boxing: Hearn confirms meetings over Anthony Joshua fight in Kinshasa
Promoter Eddie Hearn says meetings have been held which could see Anthony Joshua fight in the stadium that hosted the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Muhammad Ali stunned the world by knocking out George Foreman to win the world heavyweight title there in 1974.“It’s probably the most famous venue, or fight, of all time,” Hearn said.“The DRC is looking to regenerate the stadium. That’s special, that’s legacy. That’s career defining.”Speaking on 5 Live Boxing with Costello and Bunce, Hearn added: “There have been meetings…
LeBron James promises to continue Kobe Bryant’s legacy
*As reports say Bryant’s chopper ‘plummeted 500ft in 15 seconds’ on doomed 39 minute flight LeBron James says he is “heartbroken” over the death of Kobe Bryant and promises to continue his fellow basketball great’s legacy.Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.LA Lakers star James surpassed Bryant to become the NBA’s third-highest scorer of all time on Saturday, reports the BBC.James also played alongside Bryant at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, helping the United States win two gold medals.“Man, I sitting here trying to write…
CIBN lauds Ecobank on capacity building, professionalism
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Seye Awojobi has commended Ecobank Nigeria’s various initiatives targeted at building the capacity of its workforce. The Registrar made this disclosure while speaking at the graduation ceremony of Ecobank pioneer management trainees in Lagos. Awojobi, who was represented by Group Head, Membership Services, CIBN, Akin Morakinyo observed that over the years, the bank has accorded priority to various learning and development initiatives that expose staff to new career development within the banking industry. He emphasized that…
Brazil downpour displaces 30,000, kills 54
Over 30,000 people have been displaced by heavy rains in southeast Brazil that also killed 54 people and left 18 missing.The storms in recent days caused floods and landslides, submerging entire neighborhoods and sending homes tumbling down hillsides in the states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. Rains subsided by Monday, but were expected to resume later this week in some areas, reports ABC News.Flooded roads created violent rapids, sweeping up victims, cars and other debris.Those evacuated were being housed in makeshift shelters in churches, schools and…
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