Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 23rd June 2020
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Abu Dhabi Eases Lockdown Within Emirate
Abu Dhabi has eased restrictions to allow movement between its cities for all residents starting Tuesday, but extended restrictions on entry by non-residents who do not have a permit for another week, its media office said. Residents can exit the emirate freely.
GNA Calls Egypt’s Military Threat ‘Declaration Of War’
Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) has denounced Egypt’s warning of military intervention in Libya, labelling it a “declaration of war”. On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned that if pro-GNA forces advanced on the strategic city of Sirte – some 450 kilometres (280 miles) east of the capital Tripoli – it could …
Sudan Calls For Resolution In Nile Dam Dispute
Sudan has warned against escalation and urged further negotiations with Egypt and Ethiopia over the construction of a controversial dam on the Blue Nile river by Addis Ababa. Tensions are running high between the three countries after recent talks failed to produce a deal on the filling and operation of the $4.6bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. “We …
Former USC Offensive Lineman Dies At 26
Max Tuerk, a former offensive lineman for the University of Southern California football team, died at age 26 Saturday, according to a statement from his family. Tuerk died while hiking on a favorite trail in the Cleveland National Forest with his parents, the statement said.No cause of death was given.”Max loved his teammates, coaches, and schools,” the family …
China Suspends Imports From Tyson Foods
China has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson Foods plant in the United States because of concerns about an outbreak of coronavirus at the facility. The country’s General Administration of Customs on Sunday said that Tyson confirmed a “cluster of Covid-19 infections among employees recently” at the plant, which it identified only by a registration number. Asked …
Justin Bieber Denies Sexual Assault Claims
Justin Bieber is speaking out after being accused of sexual assault. On Saturday, June 20, a woman who identified herself as Danielle, alleged that Bieber sexually assaulted her on March 9, 2014. In her tweet, Danielle wrote, “I’m posting this anonymously because I’m not ready to come forward and reveal myself. If he comes across this, you know …
Morocco Donates COVID-19 Supplies To AU Commission
Morocco on Monday donated medical supplies to the African Union (AU) Commission in a bid to boost the capacity of Africa to enhance its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mohammed Arrouchi, Morocco’s ambassador to Ethiopia and permanent representative to the African Union, handed over the donation to Amira Elfadil, commissioner for social affairs of African …
COVID-19: Kuwait Records 641 New Cases
Kuwait has recorded 641 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 40,291, the health ministry announced on Monday as the total recoveries reached 79 percent.
Saudi Arabia Condemns UK Knife Attack
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the stabbing attack in the southern English town of Reading in which three people were killed and others wounded. The Ministry offered condolences to the families of the victims and the friendly government and people of the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. It also …
Founder, Two Members Of Prominent Anti-Poverty NGO Detained In Iran
A prominent Iranian NGO that fights poverty says its founder and two other members have been detained. Imam Ali’s Popular Students Relief Society said on June 21 that security forces had arrested the group’s founder, Sharmin Meymandinejad, at his home. It added that the charity’s media-relations director, Morteza Keymanesh, and senior inspector, Katayoun Afrazeh, were …
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