Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 18th February 2020
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Egypt, Kuwait Reject Threats Against Gulf States
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Kuwait voiced their rejection of regional interventions in the affairs of Arab countries and threats facing Gulf States, stressing that recent developments should not be allowed to “negatively affect the security and stability of the Arab Gulf.” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmed Nasser
British MP Deported Over Criticism
A British MP has been refused entry to India after she voiced criticism of the Indian government’s policies in the disputed Kashmir region. Debbie Abrahams, the Labour MP for Oldham and chair of a parliamentary committee on Kashmir, arrived at Delhi’s international airport shortly before 9am on Monday, but was stopped at immigration and told her e-Visa was no longer valid. Speaking to The Independent from
Tebboune Calls On Officials To Build ‘New Algeria’
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called on executives from all around the country’s provinces to complete building a “new Algeria” and “stop making false promises” to citizens. His remarks were made during a meeting in the capital, Algiers, in which government officials, governors, and a large number of local elects. “You are all obliged to
9.4m Toilets Needed To End Open Defecation Annually
No fewer than 9.4 million toilets are needed to be constructed annually if Nigeria will meet its Open Defecation-Free target by 2025. Mr. Timeyin Uwejamomere, the National Coordinator, National Action Plan on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), made this known at the ongoing National WASH Action Plan Research and Capacity Building Workshop in Abuja. According to
Thailand Seeking To Ease Losses As Virus Slows Tourism From China
Thailand is finding ways to cope with massive financial setbacks due to its lack of Chinese tourists amid the coronavirus epidemic, as the government announces a series of measures to alleviate affected businesses. Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Monday that the Government Savings Bank would offer eased loan interest rates to Thai businesses affected
How Well Is Nigeria Winning The Terror War?
The people of the North East of Nigeria have continued to count the costs of Boko Haram’s persistent destructions brought on them. The recent killing at a military checkpoint at Auno village by the murderous terrorist group has continued to provoke public outcry. Considered as the worst in 2020, the incident has left Nigerians asking
El-Rufa’i Bags 83 Certificates From Havard – SAN
As dignitaries pay tribute to Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i on the occasion of his 60th birthday, his lawyer, AbdulHakeem Mustapha SAN has said that El-Rufa’i has 83 certificates from Havard. Mustapha SAN said he was shocked the day he saw El-Rufa’i’s certificates. According to him, “there was a time El-Rufa’i’s was dragged to
FG Selects Six States For Pilot Open Schooling Programme
The Federal Government has selected six northern states for the pilot phase of its Open Schooling Programme (OSP). OSP which was launched in early 2019 is an open learning programme aimed at reducing the high number of out-of-school children in the country. The beneficiaries, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Adamawa and Niger, are among the 10
Akeredolu Promises To Achieve 100% Immunization Coverage In, Ondo
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has promised that his administration will not rest on its oars until the state achieves 100 percent immunization coverage, especially at the grassroots level. Akeredolu made this known on Monday at the flag-off of this month’s round of National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) in Akure.The News Agency of Nigeria
Association, Agency Move To Produce Water Resources Map
Mr. Magashi Umar, the Executive Director, Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), has received Groundwater Resources Map of the world and Africa from the Association of Water Well Drilling and Rig Owners Practitioners (AWDROP). Umar said that the maps would help to produce a water resources map of Nigeria if studied properly. The executive
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