Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Journalist’s Life In Danger After Torture
The life of a political prisoner and journalist Solafa Magdy is in danger as her health continues to deteriorate. Magdy was arrested in November along with her husband Hossam Al-Sayyad and a third journalist, Mohamed Salah, from a café in Cairo, and accused of disseminating false news and joining a banned group. They are friends of the
Slovenian PM Sarec Resigns
Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Sarec on Monday resigned and called for an early election, saying his minority government could not push through important legislation. Opposition leader Janez Jansa, the head of the largest parliamentary party, the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), told newsmen an early election was “by far the most likely option”. Parliamentary speaker Dejan
T-cell Therapy For Cancer: A Viable Option For Treatment Of All Cancers
Dr. Solomon Chollom, a Virologist with Virology Research Division of National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau,says “the new researched cancer treatment called T-cell is a viable option for the treatment of all cancers.” Chollom told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, while reacting to the novel cancer treatment option by researchers at
Wawrinka Finds Answers To Take Down Medvedev
Former champion Stan Wawrinka emerged from a mid-match loss of confidence to battle past Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday. Medvedev, 23, arrived in Melbourne after a 2019 season featuring four titles and a Tour-leading 59 match wins. He came into Monday’s contest against Wawrinka having won both
Egypt Sentences 37 To Jail For Joining Islamic State
An Egyptian court, on Monday, sentenced 37 people to jail terms including life imprisonment for joining or supporting Islamic State’s Sinai Province affiliate, judicial sources said. Militants loyal to Islamic State have been waging an insurgency in the north of the Sinai Peninsula and other parts of the country that has killed hundreds of soldiers,
German Minister Demands Sanctions For States Delivering Arms To Libya
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called for sanctions against states that deliver weapons to war-torn Libya. Maas made the call during a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Berlin on Monday. At a joint news conference, both Maas and Borrell reiterated that a recent international peace plan hammered out in Berlin
2020 Grammy Awards: Winners In Key Categories
Here is a list of winners in key categories at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, which took place on Sunday in Los Angeles. Teenage goth-pop iconoclast Billie Eilish was the big winner with a total of five golden statuettes, including a clean sweep of the “big four” prizes. Lizzo, the top nomination getter, won three
Surgeon Urges Partnership For Prosthesis Production
An Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Umaru Habila, has called for collaboration between biomedical engineers and other relevant stakeholders to begin production of a prosthesis to assist amputees in the country. Habila, who is also the Chief Consultant and an Associate Professor, Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, National Hospital, Abuja, made the appeal on Monday in an interview
Adamawa Students Laud Gov. Fintiri On Scholarship For Indigent Students
The National Union of Adamawa State Students’ (NUADSS), has lauded Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for resuscitating scholarship for indigent students in the state after about seven years. Mr. Gadaffi Husaini, NUADSS National President, said this while addressing newsmen on Monday in Yola. Husaini said the governor deserved commendation for fulfilling his campaign promise to students. He
Big Ben Won’t Bong For Brexit
Big Ben won’t bong for Brexit, campaigners have conceded, after admitting they had failed to convince House of Commons authorities to allow the bell to ring. The appeal raised £272,770, which will now be donated to the Help for Heroes military charity. More than 14,000 Brexit supporters chipped into the fund after Boris Johnson suggested
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