Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Benue govt. urges farmers to engage in massive farming
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi As this year’s cropping season kicks off, the Benue State government has urged farmers in the state to engage in massive farming without any fear of attacks by armed criminals. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Samuel Ortom on Animal Husbandry, Alhaji Shehu Tambaya stated this in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Biafra has come to stay – Cleric
Paul Osuyi, Asaba The Movement for the Actualization of the Soverign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) have jointly called on all the people of South-South, part of Benue and Kogi states to join the South-East in the struggle for the actualization of the Republic of Biafra. In a statement signed by …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: BUA Foundation donates N200m, 5 ambulances to Lagos govt
BUA Foundation on Tuesday in Lagos donated N200 million and five ambulances to the Lagos State government to strengthen the state’s COVID-19 response plan. Mr O’tega Ogra, Group Head, Corporate Communications, BUA Group, said in a statement that the Group Chief Operating Officer of the group, Chimaobi Madukwe, presented the ambulances and cheque to the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos licenses 184 money lenders
The Lagos State Government says it has licensed 184 money lenders to enhance money lending activities in the state. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said this on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja, during the Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the first year in office of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Elegushi said that the money …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police seek information on kidnapped poultry farmers in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has requested for credible information from residents of Olorunda area of the state to help in tracking the abductors of some poultry farmers. The command’s Public Relation Officer, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan. Fadeyi was …
The Sun Nigeria.
Declare state of emergency on sexual violence, Rights activist urges FG
A Human rights activist, Ms Dorothy Njemanze, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the high rate of sexual violence in Nigeria. Njemanze made the call while reacting to the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the Department of Microbiology, University …
The Sun Nigeria.
Admiral Ekwe lauds Navy for successes in National economy
Rear Admiral Obono Ekwe (Rtd), has commended the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy for maintaining a steady presence at sea thereby ensuring maritime security and economic prosperity. Ekwe said the command under the leadership of the Flag Officer Commanding ENC, Rear Adm. David Adeniran, had recorded successes in the reduction of illegal …
The Sun Nigeria.
FRSC decorates Bisi Kazeem, other top officers with new ranks
Some of the top offers of the Federal Road Safety Corps whose promotion was approved recently by the Board were on Monday decorated with their new ranks at the lead agency’s national headquarters in Abuja. The Corps Public Education Officer, Corps Commander Adebisi Kazeem, who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal, was …
The Sun Nigeria.
Raped in church: Betsy Obaseki condoles late Uwaila’s family
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Wife of the Governor of Edo State, Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki has condoled with the family of late Uwaila Omozuwa who was allegedly raped when she went to study in a church at Ikpoba Hill area of Benin City the Edo state capital. Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki visited the family on Monday …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police nab 4 suspected motorcycle thieves in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra on Monday, said it arrested four suspected hoodlums, who specialise in snatching motorcycles in the state. The Police spokesman, Mr Haruna Mohammed, said in Awka that the suspects were arrested in a bush at Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. Mohammed said the suspects were arrested following …
The Sun Nigeria.
Group commends Buhari over COVID-19 response, fuel price reduction, others
A group, New Nigeria Collective (NNC), a non-government, non-profit making organisation has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over its proactive response towards fight against COVID-19, the fuel price reduction, recent financial autonomy granted state Houses of Assemblies and the Judiciary and many more strides. This was contained in a communique issued after the meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC), titled “communique on five years of Buhari: The good, the bad and the ugly”, it reviewed the state of the nation, which is also coming at a time the…
COVID-19: Fans Happy As Football Returns Across The Globe
Fans across the world have expressed great delight with the resumption of football leagues in different parts of the world and after so many worries about the coronavirus pandemic, there is now something refreshing to look forward like before. While there is still palatable fear of COVID-19 in the air, fans have now resorted to their old ways of monitoring Livescore fixtures and Livescore table to know how their teams are faring. Presently, Germany Livescore is the top on the agenda as the Bundesliga is arguably the most followed league presently.…
COVID-19: Fans Happy As Football Returns Across The Globe
Fans across the world have expressed great delight with the resumption of football leagues in different parts of the world and after so many worries about the coronavirus pandemic, there is now something refreshing to look forward like before. While there is still palatable fear of COVID-19 in the air, fans have now resorted to their old ways of monitoring Livescore fixtures and Livescore table to know how their teams are faring. Presently, Germany Livescore is the top on the agenda as the Bundesliga is arguably the most followed league presently.…
JUST IN: Court orders Kalu’s release from prison
Akeem Nafiu Justice Mohammed Liman of a Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the immediate release of former Abia State Governor and Senate’s Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, from prison. The order was sequel to the granting of a motion filed by Kalu to secure his freedom following the judgement of Supreme Court which nullified his trial and conviction over alleged N7.1 billion fraud. In his ruling, Justice Liman held that the motion was meritorious and that he was bound by the judgement of the Supreme Court.…
Nigerian Navy @64: We’ve assisted in fight against COVID-19, says FOC CNC
The Nigerian Navy has said that it has assisted civil authorities in fighting the coronavirus pandemic at the maritime domain by ensuring that vessels that enter the country were properly checked and cleared before they berth following the necessary COVID-19 protocols. Speaking on Tuesday at the Central Naval Command Yenagao to mark the end of its 64 years anniversary celebration, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Rear Admiral Saidu Garba said that the command participated actively in ensuring that it keeps to the directives of the president and commander…
New price: IPMAN to sell fuel at N123.50
Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has agreed to sell their products at N123.50 per liter not the N121.5 new pump price announced by the Petroleum Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). IPMAN, which reacted to the new price modulation announced by the PPPRA on Monday, said the Agency advised them to either sell at the new pump price or adjust to what will make “Nigerians happy”. And as such they accordingly instructed it’s marketers to comply with the advice of the government and adjust to…
Military deployment: New York AG threatens to sue Trump
*Says: ‘The President is not a dictator’ New York State’s top prosecutor is threatening to sue President Trump if he follows through on his threat to deploy the United States military to put down domestic protests that were sparked by the police-involved killing of George Floyd. ‘The President of the United States is not a dictator, and President Trump does not and will not dominate New York state,’ Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement on Monday, according to The Daily Mail. ‘In fact, the president does not have the right…
*-experts-advise-couples/ Coronavirus: Wear masks while having s**, experts advise couples
With the UK now in its tenth week of lockdown, many bored Brits have been getting frisky to keep themselves entertained while at home. But a new study has warned that having s** could spread coronavirus, and has advised that couples take preventative steps in the bedroom, reports mirror.co.uk. This includes avoiding kissing, showering before and after s**, and even wearing masks while having s**. In the study, researchers from Harvard University ranked different sexual scenarios, based on how like you are to catch coronavirus during them. Abstinence and masturbation…
Senegal postpones school restart after teachers test positive for coronavirus
Senegal has postponed the restart of schools until further notice after several teachers tested positive for the new coronavirus, the education ministry said late on Monday. Schools were scheduled to gradually resume on Tuesday, after weeks of shutdown due to the pandemic. Senegal has recorded 3,739 positive COVID-19 cases since the start of the outbreak, with 43 deaths, reports mirror.co.uk. An education ministry statement said teachers tested positive for coronavirus in Ziguinchor, in the Casamance area, south of the country. It said Senegal’s President Macky Sall decided to “postpone…
George Floyd: Use ‘common sense’ over player protests, FIFA tells FAs
*Liverpool kneel in support of late American FIFA has urged competition organisers to use “common sense” when considering whether to punish players for protesting against the death of George Floyd during matches. The German FA (DFB) says it is considering sanctions against players after several demonstrated this weekend, reports Sky Sports. The players made the gestures after Floyd, who was black, died in Minneapolis after a white police officer knelt on his neck, despite Floyd warning he could not breathe. FIFA told the Associated Press: “FIFA fully understands the depth of sentiment…
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