Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Group raise alarm on threat to security in Niger Delta
Femi Folaranmi. Yenagoa The Niger Delta Self Determination Movement (NDSDM) has written to the Chairman, South-South Governors Forum and Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over threat to the security of South-South states. NDSDM, in a letter by its convener, Annikio Briggs, said it has “watched with trepidation deteriorating situation across the country and
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Calabar becomes kidnap hotspot, 6 abducted in 10 days
Judex Okoro, Calabar Kidnappers seem to have set their sights on Calabar metropolis, as gunmen are reported to have abducted for ransom six people in ten days. One of the abducted, David Ugwu, a lecturer at the University of Calabar, was reportedly whisked away from his residence along Atimbo. Another victim, Maurice Archibong, an accounting
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Police arrest serial rapist in Anambra
Police Command in Anambra says it has arrested a 38 year-old man suspected to be a serial rapist following an anonymous tip. Police Public Relations’ Officer, Mr Haruna Mohammed, in a statement on Sunday in Awka, identified the suspect as Emmanuel Bassey of Abi Local Government Area of (LGA) Cross Rivers. Mohammed said the suspect,
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VIO targets N5 billion in internal revenue from Abuja plate numbers
Okwe Obi, Abuja The Director, Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), Federal Capital Territory Command, Wadata Bodinga, has promised to generate over N5 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020, from sales of plate numbers and fines from traffic defaulters, as against the N3.5 billion realised in 2019. Bodinga, who spoke to reporters recently in Abuja, explained
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Amotekun not an attempt to secede – Akeredolu
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Chairman, South West Governors Forum, and Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has denied claims that the establishment of South West Security Network (Operation Amotekun) is an attempt to secede the South-West from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Governor said that those who claim that Operation Amotekun was initiated
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Supreme Court: Imo monarch decries Nigerians protesting abroad
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri A revered traditional ruler in Imo State, Eze Akujuobi Osuagwu, has disapproved of protests and demonstrations abroad by citizens of the state and politicians who are aggrieved by the Supreme Court judgement of January 14 which removed Emeka Ihedioha as state governor. He noted that such protests and demonstrations would only put
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FG, Kebbi govt flag-off gold mining enrollment exercise
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Federal Government and Kebbi State Government have flagged off the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining and Biometric Data Capture and Enrollment Exercise in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The programme, a federal initiative to be operated by the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (PAGMI), is partnering with the Kebbi
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Senators must reject ‘Pro Boko Haram Bill’ – Sen Gyang
Gyang Bere, Jos Senator Istifanus Gyang, who represents Plateau North and is the Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, in the Senate has called on senators to reject a bill seeking to establish an agency for the rehabilitation and reintegration of ‘repentant’ Boko Haram terrorists and bandits in the country. Sen Gyang, in a statement in
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Niger governor says over 10,000 people displaced due to bandits
John Adams, Minna The governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, has said that the activities of armed bandits in parts of the state have rendered over 10,000 people homeless, a displaced population that is taking refuge in Internally Displaced (IDPs) Camps across the state. The governor added that the military offensive against the Boko Haram
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New signing Braithwaite vows not to wash Barca shirt after Messi embrace
New FC Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite had an ideal start to his career with the club by providing two assists in a 5-0 drubbing of Eibar on Saturday. Now he has already decided how he wants to remember the occasion —- by never washing his shirt. Lionel Messi was already on three goals when Braithwaite
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Army: How Boko Haram attacked Adamawa town in 7 gun trucks
…soldier, scores of insurgents killed Emmanuel Onani, Abuja Suspected Boko Haram elements, over the weekend, attacked Garkida town, Gombi local government of Adamawa State, in about seven gun trucks and motorcycles.The fighters, who set houses ablaze and caused panic in the community were, however, prevented from further incursion by troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in the area.Spokesperson for 23 Brigade, Yola, Major Haruna Sani, who made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday, however, said scores of the terrorist elements were killed, while others withdrew in disarray.Sani regretted that a soldier was…
NFF mourns deaths of Rivers FA Vice Chairman, Remo Stars player
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep grief over the death of the Vice Chairman of the Rivers State Football Association, Chief Omineokuma-Kile, which sad event occurred on the evening of Thursday, February 20.Chairman of the Rivers State Football Association and former member of the NFF Executive Committee, Barr. Chris Green confirmed at the weekend that the 77-year-old Chief Omineokuma-Kile, a dignified feature at the annual general assembly of Nigerian football, died of heart failure.In a letter signed by the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF said…
Joshua ready to give up a world title to fight Fury
Anthony Joshua could forego the mandatory defence of his WBO world title to ensure a mega clash against Tyson Fury, according to Eddie Hearn.The Gypsy King’s stunning TKO triumph over Deontay Wilder on Sunday morning earned him the WBC belt and a potential unification bout with AJ, reports thesun.co.uk.But a number of hurdles must be overcome before the British pair step into the ring together, not least the negotiations between the two camps.First and foremost are the various challengers Joshua is stipulated to fight if he is to retain his titles while…
Several dead as earthquake rocks Turkey
At least seven people have been killed and five others injured in Turkey’s Van province following an earthquake early Sunday, the country’s interior minister has said.Three of those killed were children, according to Suleyman Soylu, adding that some 1,066 buildings have collapsed.The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority had begun rescue work, Soylu said.“Search and rescue efforts are ongoing,” he said. The magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Turkey-Iran border region, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake had a depth of 5 km (3.1 miles), the EMSC said.Turkish public broadcaster…
Fury shocks fans by licking Wilder’s blood
Tyson Fury left TV viewers stunned after licking Deontay Wilder’s blood during their brutal fight.The Gypsy King was punch perfect as he beat the WBC heavyweight champion in a seventh-round TKO.The 31-year-old was sensational as he picked apart the Bronze Bomber, who was left furious after his corner threw in the towel.But it was Fury licking his rival’s claret in the sixth that had fans on social media buzzing after the bizarre move.One viewer tweeted: “Before the fight FURY said he will taste wilder’s blood, at round 6 with wilder’s eyes swollen,…
Coronavirus stops league games in Italy
*Towns on lockdown over virus Inter Milan’s game against Sampdoria is among three Serie A fixtures that have been postponed over fears of the spread of coronavirus.The suspension was announced by Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte at a news conference on Saturday, reports the BBC.“Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora intends to suspend all sporting events planned for Sunday in the Veneto and Lombardy regions,” Conte said.The suspension also includes Verona v Cagliari and Atalanta v Sassuolo.Inter Milan confirmed on Twitter the postponement of Sunday’s game at the San Siro.Earlier on…
Oshoala bags hat-trick, assists as Barca thrash Logrono
Asisat Oshoala netted her second hat-trick of the season for Barcelona and made an assist in their 6-0 win over Logrono in the Spanish Primera Iberdrola encounter on Saturday.Oshoala, who was named the African Women’s Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in January, has been on song for the Calatans, scoring 15 goals in her last 10 outings for the Spanish side.The Super Cup winners continued their high-flying form when Marta Torrejon opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before Oshoala set up Alexia Putellas to double the…
Boxing: Fury dethrones Wilder in Las Vegas
Britain’s Tyson Fury became world heavyweight champion for the second time after stopping Deontay Wilder in a thrilling bout in Las Vegas.Fury knocked his opponent down in the third and fifth rounds before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh.The Briton was dominant throughout and won every round with a spectacular performance in his rematch with the previously unbeaten American, reports the BBC.The pair drew their first bout 15 months ago and Fury remains unbeaten after claiming the WBC world title.Meanwhile, a furious Wilder screamed at his team…
BREAKING NEWS: Fury beats Wilder
Tyson Fury, in the wee hours of Sunday, defeated Deontay Wilder by TKO in Round 7 to become the new WBC heavyweight champion of the world.Wilder’s corner threw in the towel after seeing the pummeling their boxer was receiving from the British fighter.More details soon…
NAF refurbishes C130 aircraft saves FG huge foreign exchange cost
For the second time, the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), successfully refurbished a C130 aircraft in order to enhance prompt deployment of troops to the operational areas of battle fields and in the process saved the Federal Government huge foreign exchange expenditures as well as improved human resources capacity. The Chief of Air Staff(CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar declared at the acceptance and commissioning ceremony of the newly resuscitated C130(NAF 913) Aircraft including three Toyota Land Cruiser “Buffalo” trucks, which held at Ikeja on January 29. Speaking…
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