Vanguard Latest News Wednesday 17th June 2020
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 17/06/20
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Mali president says kidnapped opposition leader alive
Mali’s President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, said on Tuesday that opposition leader Soumaila Cisse, who was kidnapped by gunmen in the West African state in March, is alive. In a speech in the capital Bamako, the president said the government had proof that Cisse was still alive after months in captivity. “We know who his captorsRead More
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Personal Assistant to Gov Bello dies at age 41
By Arogbonlo Israel Personal Assistant, Abdulateef Suleiman to the governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello has been confirmed dead. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed on Wednesday. The statement reads in part; “We regret to announce the passage of the Personal Assistant to the Governor ofRead More
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Health workers across Africa struggle in coronavirus ‘war zone’
Health workers toiling on the frontline across Africa say they are facing rising infections, shortages of protective equipment and growing strains as they battle the coronavirus. Here is a look at the key countries: – South Africa – South Africa’s health ministry says more than 2,000 health workers have contracted the virus and at leastRead More
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Man United’s Fernandes relishing potential partnership with Pogba
Bruno Fernandes is relishing the prospect of playing alongside Paul Pogba when Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign on Friday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side return to action at fellow Champions League hopefuls Tottenham, with United in the mix for a top-four finish following a strong run of form before the coronavirus-enforced shutdown. United’s resurgenceRead More
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Tanzania’s Magufuli to seek re-election in October vote
Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli, said Wednesday he would seek re-election in October, after a first term marked by accusations of narrowing freedoms and growing authoritarianism. Magufuli, who was elected in 2015, picked up nomination forms to start his bid to be chosen as his party’s candidate, as he comes under mounting criticism for allegedly coveringRead More
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American rivals Saudi Newcastle takeover bid with £350m offer for club
Another twist in Newcastle United’s seemingly interminable takeover saga has seen Henry Mauriss, an American television executive, lodge a formal offer to buy the club from Mike Ashley for £350m. That figure is £50m more than the price agreed with Newcastle’s owner by a consortium involving Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and supported by ReubenRead More
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AFAN kicks against N13bn to fight birds, locusts, grasshoppers
Says amount not part of Agric 2020 budget By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Wednesday, kicked against the N13 billion approved by the Federal Government to fight quelea birds, locusts, and grasshoppers. This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, AFAN, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, and madeRead More
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E2%80%95-advisor/ China extraditions possible under new security law in Hong Kong ― Advisor
China’s planned national security law for Hong Kong could allow for extraditions to the mainland, the city’s sole representative to Beijing’s top lawmaking body said Wednesday. The comments by Tam Yiu-chung, a veteran pro-Beijing politician, are significant because it was the threat of extradition to China’s party-controlled courts that ignited last year’s explosive pro-democracyRead More
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Guardiola admires Sterling, Rashford’s stance on social issues
Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have used their platforms to make the world a better place, according to Pep Guardiola. The Manchester City boss spoke of his admiration for the duo, citing them as prime examples of why footballers should feel empowered to speak out. Manchester United forward Rashford led a successful campaign to forceRead More
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India-China clash: Soldiers deaths will not be in vain — Modi
India’s prime minister has made his first comments about the killing of at least 20 soldiers in a clash with Chinese troops in a disputed Himalayan border area. In a televised address about Monday’s violence, Narendra Modi warned the deaths “will not be in vain”. Soldiers reportedly brawled with sticks, bats, and bamboo sticks studdedRead More
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