Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 10th June 2020
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Resident Doctors get N4bn hazard allowance in revised 2020 budget
The House of Representatives has allocated N4 billion as hazard allowance to Resident doctors in the 10.801 trillion revised 2020 budget. The funds were allocated through adjustments made from service wide votes. Nigeria approves hazard allowance for health workers 25% salary deduction: Go on strike, forfeit your job, El-Rufai threatens Kaduna health workers It could …
Joshua, Fury to fight in 2021
British heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed in principle to meet in two blockbuster fights, according to both camps on Wednesday. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has been negotiating with Fury’s camp for several weeks and he said the terms were in place for the fighters to go head to head. Sydney …
Kogi West: I’ll get justice at Appeal Court — Melaye
Former senator, Dino Melaye has reacted to the verdict of the Tribunal that upheld the victory of Senator Smart Adeyemi as the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the Senate. The State’s Election Petitions Tribunal had on Wednesday dismissed Melaye’s petition, saying he failed to prove the allegation that he scored majority of the …
One positive case in latest round of Premier League testing
Just one positive case was recorded from the Premier League’s latest round of coronavirus testing of players and staff with a week to go before the season restarts. “The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 8 June and Tuesday 9 June, 1,213 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, one …
Medical doctor rapes 11-yr-old housemaid in Benue
A medical doctor has landed himself in trouble for allegedly raping his 11-year-old housemaid in Otukpo metropolis in Benue State. Daily Trust gathered that the medical practitioner whose name was simply given as Ebele owns a clinic in Obi, a local government area bordering Otukpo. #JusticeForUwa heats up cause against rape Outrage as rape cases …
Edo, Ondo gov’ship: INEC reads riot act to politicians
Ahead of the 19th September and 10th October governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states respectively, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has read the riot act to politicians planning to undermine or disrupt the process. The INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, threatened that the commission would not declare the results if politicians disrupt the …
CAS to decide Man City fate on European ban in July
Manchester City will learn whether their appeal against a two-season ban from European competition has been successful “during the first half of July”, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Wednesday. City were banned by UEFA and handed a 30 million euro ($34 million, £27 million) fine for allegedly overstating sponsorship revenue to …
COVID-19: Kano market rolls out protocols for customers’ engagement
The management and leadership of famous Kantin Kwari textile market in Kano state have unanimously rolled out protocols for customer’s engagement during the recently eased of lockdown order in the state which allows for market operation for three days a week to curb the spread of COVID-19. Speaking to thousands of traders in the market, …
Gunmen kill two, kidnap 16 along Abuja-Lokoja highway
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot dead two drivers, abducted 16 passengers at Idu village, along Abuja-Lokoja highway. Daily trust learnt that three other passengers sustained bullets wounds in the attack. Gunmen kidnap Immigration officer, children in Abaji Many feared killed as gunmen attack bank, police station in Kogi One of the drivers was …
No more face masks for subs as Bundesliga eases hygiene measures
Substitutes will no longer have to wear protective face masks on the sidelines during Bundesliga matches in changes to hygiene measures announced Wednesday. While fixtures in Germany’s top three men’s leagues and the women’s top-flight continue to be played behind closed doors, the rules are to be relaxed across the board from this weekend. 81 …
Prof Ijaiya tells Nigerian govt when, how to reopen schools
A Professor of Educational Management, Sidikat Ijaiya, has advised the Nigerian Government to ensure that proper assessment was done before schools are permitted to reopen. Ijaijya on Wednesday warned that such assessment should be completed ahead resumption of students to avoid widespread coronavirus infections. The former Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academics, University of Ilorin, told newsmen …
Prof Ijaiya tells Nigerian govt when, how to reopen schools
Akwa Ibom discharges 27 COVID-19 patients
The Akwa Ibom State Government, on Wednesday, discharged 27 COVID-19 survivors in the state after their test results returned negative from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. This was the highest number of patients discharged at once since the state recorded its index case. The Commissioner of Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, who stated this …
Akwa Ibom discharges 27 COVID-19 patients
Rainstorm kills 6 people, destroys 166 households in Yobe PHOTOS
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has stated that six people have lost their lives, while 166 households were destroyed in the recent rainstorm which hit five Local Government Areas of the state. According to the agency, Damaturu, Tarmuwa, Fune, Potiskum and Bursari Local Government Areas were the worst hit by the disaster. SEMA …
Rainstorm kills 6 people, destroys 166 households in Yobe PHOTOS
COVID-19: NCDC clears air on sharing relief funds
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has insisted the agency is not sharing relief funds for lockdown. This was contained in a bulk SMS sent to network subscribers today. It read: “Any information on relief funds being shared by NCDC for the lockdown is FALSE. “Please take responsibility by verifying information before sharing.” NCDC …
COVID-19: NCDC clears air on sharing relief funds
COVID-19: Medical personnel dies in Bauchi as Deputy Gov, Tela tests negative, discharged
The Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Sen Baba Tela, has tested negative for COVID-19 and has been discharged from isolation centre even as one of the medical personnel who tested positive to the infection has died while receiving treatment. Recall that the Deputy Governor, who is the state Chairman Task Force Committee on COVID-19, tested positive …
COVID-19: Medical personnel dies in Bauchi as Deputy Gov, Tela tests negative, discharged
George Floyd was killed because of $20 – Brother tells House of Reps
Philonise Floyd, brother to the murdered black American George Floyd, on Wednesday, said his brother did not deserve to die over $20. George’s death became a global issue after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck and watched him spent his last breath after he was arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 note …
George Floyd was killed because of $20 – Brother tells House of Reps
*-woman-tells-court/ My husband starves me of s** – Woman tells court
An Upper Area Court in Makurdi, Benue on Wednesday, dissolved the marriage between Jennifer Ojeka and Joseph, on grounds that he starves his wife of s**. Ruling, the judge, Ms. Rose Iyorshe, held that evidence before the court showed that the marriage had broken down completely. Iyorshe ordered Ojeka to return the bride price paid …
My husband starves me of s** – Woman tells court
WHO reveals source of fresh Ebola virus outbreak in Africa
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has revealed the likely source of the new outbreak of Ebola virus in Republic of Congo. Director-General, Dr.Tedros Ghebreyesus on Wednesday debunked reports that the new outbreak is linked to the previous outbreak in the region. According to him, the new Ebola virus is likely from an animal source. Tedros …
WHO reveals source of fresh Ebola virus outbreak in Africa
Boko Haram: Terrorists operated for six hours, killed 81 persons after preaching to us – Survivors tell Gov Zulum
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday, visited Faduma Kolomdi village in Gubio Local Government Area, scene of the deadly attack, which claimed several lives including women and children. Faduma Kolomdi, a nomadic village, is located 35 kilometres in the north of Gubio, the headquarters of Gubio Local Government Area. A survivor told …
Boko Haram: Terrorists operated for six hours, killed 81 persons after preaching to us – Survivors tell Gov Zulum
EPL: Premier League confirms another COVID-19 case
The Premier League has announced that another person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after the latest phase of mass testing. The English top-flight league confirmed this in a statement via its official website on Wednesday. The statement read: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9, …
EPL: Premier League confirms another COVID-19 case
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