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Nigeria needs sustained prayers over current challenges – Evang. Osofa
Gyang Bere, Jos The General Superintendent of Celestial Church of Christ, Northern Region, Abuja, Evangelist Ebenezer B. Osofa has said that Nigeria as a country needs sustained prayers to enable it overcome the country challenges. Evang. Osofa disclosed this during his official visit to North Central/East Jos Province of the church, made up of Plateau,
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Ancestral lands: Enugu community leaders raise alarm over threat
Fred Itua, Abuja Two families in Enugu State, Obangene and Anekeode in Ibagwa Nike autonomous community, have accused their traditional ruler, Igwe Emmanuel Ugwu of trying to disposes them of their ancestral lands they inherited from their fathers. They have also accused him of plans to silence them, claiming that they have been under siege
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Akpata pledges support to victims of Kano Law School fire
The immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, (NBA-SBL) Mr Olumide Akpata, has commiserated with victims of the recent fire outbreak at the Kano campus of the Nigerian Law School. The fire incident, which reportedly affected one of the hostels, was said to have occurred at about 10.30p.m. on Thursday,
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Location of 2020 UTME centre excites Kwara community
The People of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara have expressed delight about locating a centre for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the community. Chief Bisi Adeyemi, the President, Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Omu-Aran on Saturday that the development was long overdue and
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Attack on Radio Bayelsa: GM suspends 9 staff as NUJ seeks investigation
The Management of Radio Bayelsa has suspended nine workers over an attack on the station by hoodlums in protest against Supreme Court’s judgment that sacked erstwhile governor-elect, David Lyon. Mr John Idumange, the General Manager of the station, in a statement, said the nine staff were advised to proceed on a one-month compulsory leave to
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Tippy tap transforms our lives for good, says Kebbi community
The residents of Bunzugu community in Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi State said on Saturday that “tippy tap” had transformed their lives for good. Tippy Tap is a simple hands-free and hygienic device for hand washing with running water, particularly designed for people in rural areas where there is no running water. It is
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Association lauds FG over dredging of Escravos channel
The Delta Shippers Association (DelSA), on Saturday commended the Federal Government for the dredging of the Warri/Escravos channel. Vice President of the association, Mr Simon Asite, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Warri that the proactive step showed that the government was determined to revive the moribund Delta ports for optimum performance. NAN reports that the
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NFC introduces Masters degree programmes in Film Culture, Archival Studies
The National Film Corporation (NFC) says it has introduced a Masters of Art programme in Film Culture and Archival Studies in Nigeria. The corporation said the programmes began since October 2019. The corporation’s Managing Director, Dr Chidia Madueke, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Jos. Maduekwe said that the
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Kaduna attacks: Sen Uba mourns, calls for immediate supply of relief items
Sola Ojo, Kaduna Following the twin bloody attacks in two communities of Kaduna State on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani at the weekend described the development as a “wicked act of desperation”, calling on relevant emergency authorities to act swiftly. The lawmaker also expressed his readiness to support the
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Old eastern region is still United -IPOB
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has maintained that the old eastern region divided by the federal government into two geo-political zones is still coexisting as one. According to a press statement by the publicity secretary of the group, Emma Powerful made available to Sunday Sun, he emphasised that the attendance of
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Coronavirus: First death confirmed in Europe
A Chinese tourist has died in France after contracting the new coronavirus – the first fatality from the disease outside Asia.The victim was an 80-year-old man from China’s Hubei province, according to French Health Minister Agnès Buzyn.He arrived in France on January 16 and was placed in quarantine in hospital in Paris on January 25, she said.Only three deaths had previously been reported outside mainland China – in Hong Kong, the Philippines and Japan, reports the BBC.However, more than 1,500 people have died from the virus within China, mostly in…
Harrison Ford reveals ‘Indiana Jones 5’ will begin filming soon
Harrison Ford has revealed he will soon pick up his Indiana Jones hat and whip for a fifth installment in the action-adventure franchise.During an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres’s chat show, the 77-year-old actor said filming is set to start in the summer.When asked about reports of another installment happening, Ford said: “Indeed, it is.”He added: “It’s going to be fun. They are great fun to make.”It will be Ford’s fifth time playing the famed archaeologist and adventurer following Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981), Temple Of Doom (1984), The Last…
Tokyo 2020 holds torch relay rehearsal
Japanese actress Satomi Ishihara performed the first ‘torch kiss’ handover of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics torch relay on Saturday during a rehearsal on the outskirts of the capital.Ishihara’s handover in Hamura City formed part of a dress rehearsal for Tokyo 2020 organizers, who mimicked three legs of the relay that will last for 121 days in the build up to the Olympics that begin on July 24.The rehearsal comes amid worries the coronavirus outbreak could throw cold water on the Games. Japan, among the worst affected outside China where…
US to evacuate citizens from coronavirus ‘floating prison’
The US Embassy in Japan announced that Americans aboard the Diamond Princess – a luxury cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan after a coronavirus outbreak on board – will be flown back home on a chartered flight on Sunday.About 380 Americans are aboard the ship, which has docked at Yokohama, a port city southwest of Tokyo.So far, 218 people from the ship have tested positive for the new virus, reports France24.Japan’s Health Ministry allowed 11 passengers to disembark Friday, saying that those above 80 years of age, with underlying medical conditions as…
Wolves boss: VAR in danger of turning players, supporters into ‘robots’
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says VAR is making players reluctant to celebrate and “in danger of becoming robots” following Willy Boly’s disallowed goal in Friday’s 0-0 draw with Leicester.The French defender’s header was ruled out because Pedro Neto’s heel was fractionally offside in the build-up, reports the BBC.“Let those who understand do something to have the joy of celebrating,” said Nuno.“Something has to be done.”Wolves have now had four goals ruled out by VAR this season.It was also their second VAR-disallowed goal against Leicester this term after Leander Dendoncker’s effort was…
Wolves boss: VAR in danger of turning players, supporters into ‘robots’
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says VAR is making players reluctant to celebrate and “in danger of becoming robots” following Willy Boly’s disallowed goal in Friday’s 0-0 draw with Leicester.The French defender’s header was ruled out because Pedro Neto’s heel was fractionally offside in the build-up, reports the BBC.“Let those who understand do something to have the joy of celebrating,” said Nuno.“Something has to be done.”Wolves have now had four goals ruled out by VAR this season.It was also their second VAR-disallowed goal against Leicester this term after Leander Dendoncker’s effort was…
Buratai orders evacuation of stranded passengers on Maiduguri-Damboa road
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday ordered his convoy to evacuate some passengers whose vehicle broke down along Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno State.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Buratai, who was en route at the time, ensured that all passengers in the vehicle were evacuated into one of the vehicles in his convoy.The action was borne out of the fact that the road was recently reopened by Nigerian Army after over a year of closure.The passenger vehicles were usually escorted in convoy by team…
China reports 2,641 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, 143 new deaths
Chinese health authority Saturday said it received reports of 2,641 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 143 deaths on Friday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.Among the deaths, 139 were in Hubei Province, two in Henan, and one in Beijing and Chongqing respectively, according to the National Health Commission.Another 2,277 new suspected cases were reported Friday, said the commission.Also on Friday, 849 patients became seriously ill, while 1,373 people were discharged from hospital after recovery, reports Xinhua.The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese…
21 killed in attack on Mali village
At least 21 people have been reported dead or missing after an attack on a village in central Mali that was the scene last year of the country’s worst civilian massacre in recent years.The Malian government said the armed men burned homes and looted livestock in the village of Ogossagou, a village of Fulani herders in the central Mopti region, during the attack on Friday morning, reports al-Jazeera.The government statement did not say who carried out the attack.Hamadou Dicko from Fulani association Tabital Pulaaku put the death toll at 22 minimum.“They came and shot…
EPL: VAR denies Wolves win over Foxes
Wolves missed out on the chance to close the gap on the top four as they were held to a goalless draw by 10-man Leicester City amid more VAR controversy.Just before half-time, Willy Boly looked to have opened the scoring for the hosts after a short corner routine but his close-range header was ruled out with Pedro Neto judged to be offside in build-up.Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury was sent off 14 minutes from the end of normal time after collecting two bookings in the second half, reports the BBC.But in…
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