Nigeria news today headlines : Saturday 27th June 2020
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COVID-19: Arizona Joins Texas In Halting Reopening
Arizona has joined Texas in putting the brakes on its reopening plans amid a sharp surge in coronavirus infections, as cases are now rising across 29 states and there were 39,000 new cases on Thursday, the second day in a row to show the biggest daily high since the late-April national peak of the pandemic. …
Central America Plagued By Illegal Wildlife Trade
Although Asia and Africa often spring to mind when it comes to the wildlife trade, Central America is not immune to this global threat, as 1,500 species across the region are at risk of extinction, according to a new study. Rising demand for wildlife exacerbates illegal trade, putting biodiversity, nature, and many species that are …
London Police Chief Crack Down Illegal Street Parties As Officers Face More Attacks
As Britain lifts its coronavirus lockdown, police have had to deal with a number of illegal parties and raves across the country. “It’s hot, some people have drunk far too much, some people are just angry and aggressive, and some are plain violent,” London police chief Cressida D*** said. The gatherings were unlawful and should …
Major Gunfight Breaks Out In Mexico City
A major gunfight erupted early on Friday morning in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods of Mexico City, according to videos posted on social media and a Reuters witness. Heavy gunfire lasting several minutes broke out in the Lomas de Chapultepec area of the city, which is home to many wealthy residents and the location of …
Man Convicted Of Rape, Other Sexual Offences
A 24-year-old man who took up an offer from another man to join two sexual trysts with the latter’s girlfriend without her knowledge and consent was convicted of rape and other sexual offences on Friday (June 26). The High Court rejected the defence of Srihari Mahendran, who said he believed that the woman, blindfolded on both occasions, had …
Covid-19: Toilet Paper Limits Imposed In Australia To Stop Panic Buying
Supermarkets imposed purchase limits on toilet paper across Australia Friday following panic buying by people rattled over a surge in coronavirus cases in the country’s second-biggest city. “Stop it, it’s ridiculous,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison told his compatriots after the rush on stores, insisting the Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne did not threaten the country’s so …
Arrest Corruption, Looting, Not Trade Unionists – MDC
Masaraure who also doubles up as Chairman of social movement group, Poverty Liberation Movement was picked this morning by ZANU PF thugs in police robes and is being transferred to Masvingo. Obert Masaraure’s only crime is that he is the voice of the poorly paid civil servants who are demanding a decent living wage from …
Norwegian Man Guilty Of Spying For Iran In Denmark
A 40-year-old Norwegian man has been found guilty of spying for Iran and involvement in an aborted plot to murder an anti-Tehran activist on Danish soil. The man, who was not identified but is of Iranian descent, was found guilty after a trial in Denmark in a case linked to a 2018 police operation involving …
Vampire Fish Spawning In Vermont’s Waters
Wildlife experts in Vermont have warned that the so-called “vampire fish” should not be disturbed during the spawning season. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said this week that two sea lamprey species in the state’s waters sometimes labeled the “vampire fish”, had started to spawn. “If you happen to see a spawning sea lamprey or a lamprey carcass, …
PM Calls For Greater Cooperation, Unity At Asean Summit
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called for greater economic integration and cooperation and unity among Asean members to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic from permanently damaging their economies. “How Asean countries respond to this crisis will decide whether Asean will forge ahead of the competition or fall behind,” he told fellow Asean leaders at their first …
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