Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Niger governor defies lockdown, orders contractors back on site
John Adams, Minna Amidst restriction on movement in the state occasioned by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has ordered building contractors handling various projects in the state to return back to their construction sites immediately. The governor said the call has become necessary because the contractors cannot …
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Niger Govt. directs contractors back to site amidst COVID-19
The Niger government has directed all contractors handling various projects to return to sites amidst the novel Coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, gave the directive when he inspected some road projects under construction in Minna, the state capital. According to Bello, life can not be put on hold because of the spread of …
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Court remands 2 over alleged theft of N300,000
An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Tuesday remanded two suspects, Ganiyu Taofeek and Olawuyi Busola at ‘A’ Division Police Station, Moore, Ile-Ife, over an alleged theft of N300,000. Taofeek, 27 and Busola, 19, are being tried for conspiracy and stealing The Prosecutor, Insp. Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence …
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Infectious Diseases Bill: Ex-lawmaker condemns House criticism of Tambuwal
Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki A former member of the House of Representatives from Ebonyi State, Chief Linus Abaa Okorie, has condemned what he described as an unwarranted attack on the person of the former Speaker of the House and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, by the leadership of the House of Representatives. The House had …
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World Health Assembly applauds nurses in fight against COVID-19
The World Health Assembly, convened by World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded nurses and midwives in their fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing them as true health heroes. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of WHO, said this at the ongoing two-day World Health Assembly in Geneva. This is the first time when the assembly, WHO’s …
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5,000 Nigerians relocate to Nigér following killings, kidnappings by bandits
Fred Itua, Abuja Over 5,000 Nigerians in troubled parts of Sokoto State have relocated to the Republic of Nigér following increased bandit attacks on local communities, Senator Ibrahim Gobir has revealed. The senator made the revelation on Tuesday when he contributed to a motion on the floor of the Senate. His revelation stunned the Senate. He …
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Police arraign woman, 38, for alleged diversion of N1.4m funds in Benue
Police Command in Benue on Tuesday arraigned one Mrs Christiana Iortim, 38, before a Makurdi Upper Area Court for alleged criminal breach of trust. The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Veronica Shaagee told the court that the case was transferred from Area Command to Criminal Investigation Department Makurdi through a letter No. AR3100/BNS/ACM/VOL.10/14. Shaagee said that the …
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COVID-19: Ondo may soon reopen worship centres – Governor
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Indications have emerged that worship centres in Ondo State may soon be reopening. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu made the suggestion in a chat with reporters in Akure, the state capital. The governor said he would meet with religious leaders and other stakeholders in the state on how to reopen the worship centres. Akeredolu …
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Nigerian troops kill more terrorists, destroy equipment in Borno
The Nigerian military says troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have continue to annihilate Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the North-East. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Enenche said that troops of 212 Battalion under Sector 1 of …
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Senate receives Buhari’s request for confirmation of DG, Commissioners of SEC
The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Lamido Yuguda as new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Also to be screened and confirmed are three nominees as full-time Commissioners of the Commission. Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read at plenary on Tuesday by …
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21-storey smart complex: A’Ibom is set for business
By Grace Akpan It is a cynosure of all eyes, the tallest architectural masterpiece in the South/South region of Nigeria, the most ICT compliant intelligence structure, the 21-storey smart office complex, located in the central business district of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, set to host any known corporate organisation or world class company in the Nigeria oil and gas industry. With the Tower standing 108.8 meters, the 21-storey five-star business accommodation occupies a construction area of 18, 639.50 meters square on a massive site area of 48,200.00 meters…
Osinbajo: What we’re doing to rescue businesses, save lives during Covid-19 pandemic
*Says FG will back MSMES Muritala Ayinla As Nigerians continue to lament the negative impact of Covid-19 on their means of livelihood, especially their businesses, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Federal Government has embarked on an array of initiatives aimed at cushioning the effect of the pandemic on the citizens and their businesses. To ensure businesses do not suffer on the account of the lockdown, the Vice President said that conscious steps are being taken by government to protect private investments especially small businesses in the country, adding…
Covid-19: Watford captain says he won’t return to training
Watford captain Troy Deeney says he will not return to training because he fears for his family’s health amid the coronavirus pandemic. Premier League teams are starting non-contact training from Tuesday, reports the BBC. Deeney does not want to put his baby, who has had breathing difficulties, “in more danger” and has raised concerns over the increased risk to black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players. “We’re due back in this week, I’ve said I’m not going in,” Deeney, 31, said. Watford are not due to train on Tuesday and it is…
Premier League aims for July end to campaign, 2020/21 season start in Aug or Sept
The Premier League is still planning for the current campaign to finish in July but the prospect of fans returning to stadiums next season is looking increasingly remote. Officials are optimistic about the Premier League restarting in June – some three months after football was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic – but there is an acknowledgment that plans may not be sufficiently advanced to ensure a return to action on June 12, as initially hoped. Chief executive Richard Masters says the Premier League also remains hopeful the 2020/21 season will begin…
Covid-19: German economy to shrink by at least 10%
Germany’s DIHK chambers of industry and commerce expect Europe’s largest economy to shrink at least 10% this year due to the coronavirus crisis, its president said on Tuesday, a much more pessimistic view than the government’s forecast. “This year, and there is no way around it, we will witness a historic economic downturn,” DIHK President Eric Schweitzer said when presenting the association’s latest survey of industrial companies. The DIHK’s expectation for an economic plunge in the double-digit percentage range compares with the government’s forecast for a record contraction of…
Covid-19: Kano deploys Sharia police to mosques, Eid prayers
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano In order to ensure strict compliance of the coronavirus safety protocols by all Kano Jumaat Mosques, which are now allowed to open, the administration of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has deployed the state’s Sharia Police to the places of worship. The adopted guidelines that have allowed the reopening of the mosques, which have been padlocked for almost four weeks, according to Muhammad Garba, the state’s Commissioner for Information, includes ensuring wearing of face masks by every worshiper and the maintaining of social distancing while worshipping. However, even…
Kalu files motion seeking immediate release from prison
Akeem Nafiu A former Abia State Governor and Senate’s Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has filed a motion at the Federal High Court in Lagos seeking immediate release from prison. In the motion on notice, the former governor is asking the court to set aside his trial over alleged N7.1 billion fraud and subsequent conviction by Justice Mohammed Idris (now of the Court of Appeal). The motion for Charge No FHC ABJ/CR 56/2007, which was brought pursuant to Section 180 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) was…
Delta to resume flying several major routes in June
Delta Air Lines said on Monday it would resume flying several major routes in June that were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, including some Trans-Atlantic and Caribbean destinations. Global airlines have suffered an unprecedented decline in travel due to the pandemic, though some recent indicators show that U.S. demand may have hit a low, reports Reuters. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 250,467 travelers on Friday, the first time the number has surpassed 250,000 since March 24, according to daily data on its website. While that is…
Covid-19: Australian students return to school, Qantas plans return to skies
Children in Australia’s most populated state will return to school full-time next week, a major step towards normalising public life since the coronavirus pandemic, as Qantas Airways detailed new safety measures for the resumption of flights. The directive from New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian lifts childcare responsibilities for the parents and carers of around 800,000 children in public schools as Australia seeks to stem a surge in unemployment and restart the economy, reports Reuters. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned on Tuesday the country is facing a…
2m unemployed New Yorkers receive $2.9bn from Labour department
The embattled state Department of Labour has now paid out a whopping $9.2 billion in unemployment insurance benefits to two million New Yorkers who have filed jobless claims since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, state officials confirmed Monday. “That doesn’t mean every single person has been cleared from the backlog. It’s the majority of the people have been cleared from the backlog,” Cuomo top aide Melissa DeRosa told reporters during a Buffalo-based press briefing. She added that incomplete or partially filled out applications, plus suspected fraud, are still keeping many…
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