Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 20th June 2020
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Gov. Ugwuanyi commended for massive infrastructure in Enugu
Felix Ikem, Nsukka A special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Jonathan Chukwuma has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led administration for its massive developmental strides across Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu, describing the Governor’s achievements in the Council Area as “unprecedented.” Hon Jonathan who was former Deputy Speaker Enugu State …
The Sun Nigeria.
Group wants State Attorney Generals to domesticate gender-based laws
Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Director of Centre for Human Rights and Prevention of Trafficking in Persons, John Tsok has urged Attorney General in states of the federation to facilitate the domestication of Federal gender-based laws in their various States to eliminate the alarming prevalence of rape. Tsok in a press statement in Jos said …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Wike determined to protect Rivers people – Danagogo
TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Secretary to Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo, has said that Governor Nyesom Wike was proactive, pragmatic and determined in the protection of lives of Rivers people against the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19). Danagogo, who is also the Chairman of Rivers State Food Palliatives Procurement Committee, said that the present COVID-19 crisis being …
The Sun Nigeria.
APC crisis: Oyegun demands composition of Caretaker Committee
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Miffed by what he described as the disgraceful and humiliating charade playing out at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s immediate past national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has demanded anot urgent composition of a Caretaker Committee leadership to rescue the ruling party from further deterioration. Odigie-Oyegun in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty on course — FG
Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government said it has commenced the process of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty with the setting up of inter ministerial committee, to look at viable areas jobs would be created. Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume, stated this recently in Abuja at a committee meeting …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ikenga’s arrest: Ex-APC Spokesman threatens IGP with ICC, Visa ban
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, has threatened to drag the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu Abubakar, to International Criminal Court (ICC) if he fails to release spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Ikenga Ugochinyere, unconditionally. He further threatened to pursue …
The Sun Nigeria.
One killed, 6 injured, 2 kidnapped, 150 cattle rustled in latest bandits attack on Niger communities
John Adams, Minna Barely two days after President Mohammadu Buhari reads riot act on Service Chief over the deteriorating security situation in the northern parts of the country, armed bandits have again struck in Niger Communities, killing one person and leaving five others with serious bullets wounds. Two elderly people were also Kidnapped and whisked …
The Sun Nigeria.
NAF fighter jets bombard another terrorists’ base in Borno
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters said the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has bombarded another logistics distribution centre and meeting point of the the Boko Haram group and killed scores of the terrorists at Bula Korege, on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The Air Task Force (ATF), …
The Sun Nigeria.
APC crisis deepens as Dep spokesman demands emergency NEC meeting
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) took worrisome twist on Saturday with the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, demanding for an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to contain further escalation of the crisis. Nabena, who alleged that the factional acting chairman of the party, Victor Giadom, is …
The Sun Nigeria.
APC has ruined Ondo State — Olagbegi, ADP guber aspirant
Okwe Obi, Abuja A governorship aspirant on the platform of Action Democratic Party (ADP), ahead of Ondo State election, Martin Olateru-Olagbegi, has lambasted the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state, saying it has ruined the fortunes, and impoverished people despite the enormous natural resources it is blessed with. Olateru-Olagbegi, who vented his displeasure …
The Sun Nigeria.
Experts: Diabetes may be triggered by COVID-19
COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, may trigger diabetes in patients, experts in the metabolic condition believe. In a letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine, an … Read More
Report: Bandits kill seven in Katsina attack
At least seven persons have been reported killed after bandits attacked several communities in Kasai and Nahuta villages of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident of … Read More
France to allow up to 5,000 fans watch sport in stadiums
Stadiums will re-open to fans in France from July 11 as the country continues to lift coronavirus restrictions. Up to 5,000 fans will be allowed in arenas to watch … Read More
Coronavirus: Australian state reimposes restrictions after spike in cases
The Australian state of Victoria will reimpose tighter coronavirus restrictions after a spike in cases. From Monday, there will be a stricter limit on the number of … Read More
Man, 20, nabbed for raping neighbour’s 6-year-old daughter
A 20-year old man, Chikwado Anijiofor has been arrested for allegedly raping his neighbour’s daughter in Ogbudike Okpoko in Anambra state. The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed disclosed this in a … Read More
N’Korea prepares anti-South leaflets amid heightened tensions
North Korea is gearing up to send propaganda leaflets over its southern border, denouncing North Korean defectors and South Korea, its state media said on Saturday, the latest … Read More
COVID-19: NLNG donates medical equipment to Lagos
Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) has donated medical equipment to the Lagos State Government as part of its contributions to the 30 million dollars Oil and Gas Industry Collaborative … Read More
COVID-19: Bayelsa women decry exclusion by govt in fighting pandemic
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa Women in Bayelsa State women decried their non-inclusion in designing strategies for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic maintaining that women are not always included in … Read More
US rapper Tray Savage ‘dead at 26 after Chicago shooting’
Rapper Tray Savage is dead at the age of 26 after being shot in Chicago on Friday, The Sun can confirm. The musician – who was a part of … Read More
Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to hit one million cases
Brazil has become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread. The figure, however, is … Read More
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