Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 14th June 2020
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Lagos Identifies 56 Buildings For Demolition On Banana Island
The Lagos State government has identified 56 buildings in Banana Island that are in contravention of the state’s town and physical planning law. Dr Idris Salako, who revealed this to INDEPENDENT today, said the demolition exercise, which began in the state few days ago, will continue to rid the state of such contravention. ”As at …
Eriksen Scores Early But Mertens Sends Napoli Into Coppa Italia Final
Dries Mertens fired Napoli to the Coppa Italia final this evening after netting the goal which gave his side a 2-1 aggregate semi-final win over Inter Milan and made him the club’s all-time top scorer. Napoli will face Juventus in Wednesday’s final in Rome thanks to Belgium forward Mertens, who slotted home his 122nd goal …
Messi Masterclass On Display As Barcelona Thrash Mallorca On La Liga Return
Martin Braithwaite scored his first goal for Barcelona and Luis Suarez returned from a long layoff as Quique Setien’s side returned to LaLiga action with a comprehensive 4-0 win away to Mallorca on Saturday night. Arturo Vidal headed Barca in front with just over a minute on the clock as he rose to power home …
Soul-Stirring Dialogue; Almajiri Versus “Boko” Schools (4)
It is surprising that in year 2020, Northern Nigerian state Governors are just making the decision to end the Almajiri system of education – and some entrenched interests are even fighting back. What those who insist on keeping the Almajiri system alive have never addressed is the essential value of that system of education. Perhaps, …
COVID-19: Norwich Player Tests Positive Days Before EPL Restart
Norwich City have confirmed one of their players has tested positive for coronavirus. The player is one of two people to test positive for the virus from 1,200 tests in the latest round of Premier League testing. In total, there has now been 16 positive results across the league from 8,687 tests. The Canaries haven’t …
BREAKING: 501 New COVID-19 Cases Reported As Nigeria’s Total Hits 15,682
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases continued in its recent upward trend with 501 new cases reported on Saturday night as the country’s total reached 15,682, according to the latest update from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC, disclosing the latest figures via its Twitter handle, revealed the breakdown as follows: Lagos-195 FCT-50 Kano-42 Kaduna-27 …
Oboro Mourns Late Former NDDC Commissioner, Amioku
Ughelli – Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on DESOPADEC Matters, Right Honourable Evelyn Omavowan Oboro Esq, has expressed heavy shock over the death of Chief Tom Amioku, former Commissioner who represented Delta State on the NDDC Board. Amioku, who was also former Commissioner for Works, Delta State, died on Saturday afternoon. Oboro in …
Africa COVID-19 Cases Hit 222,000, Death Toll Over 6,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa is now over 222,000. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Saturday. “There are over 222,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than …
FG Approves N13bn For Pest Control In 12 States
The Federal Government has approved N13 billion as intervention fund for pest control in 12 northern states, to reduce the effects of COVID-19 on the nation’s food sector. The 12 `frontline’ states, to benefit from the fund are Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe and Borno States. The Federal Ministry of …
JUST IN: Another Girl Raped To Death In Akinyele LG
Ibadan – Another victim, who was a student of Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Grace Oshiagwu, has been reportedly raped to death by unknown persons at her parent’s residence, Idi Ori Sasa, Ojoo, Akinyele Local Government. According to release by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Command, Gbenga Fadeyi, “One Grace Oshiagwu ‘f’ aged 21 …
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