Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 28th June 2020
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PDP Govs Debunk Bello’s Defection Story
ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have debunked and distanced themselves from Yahaya Bello, Kogi State governor’s claim that 10 of them were set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bello had, while featuring in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, said about 10 governors on the platform …
Ajimobi Won’t Be buried At His Oke Ado Mosque – Aide
IBADAN – Following the comments that trailed the burial announcement of the late former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, that his body would be buried at his Oke Ado Central Mosque, the burial place has been changed. In a statement on Facebook by Alhaji Abidemi Shiyanbade, Special Adviser, Community Relations to late former …
Lagos Meets Stakeholders To Enhance Learning For Children With Special Needs
LAGOS – Determined to ensure that no child is left behind in accessing basic education in Lagos, the state’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) met with stakeholders to find ways to meet the demands of children with special needs during and post COVID-19. Wahab Alawiye-king, Executive Chairman of SUBEB, while meeting with stakeholders at LASUBEB …
Fayemi Advised To Focus On Development Of Ekiti
IBADAN – Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has been advised to focus his attention on how to put smiles on the faces of the people, rather than dissipating his energy on internal wrangling within his political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The advice was given by former political office holder in Ekiti State, …
PANDEF To Buhari: We’ll Embarrass You Before International Community
P/HARCOURT – Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), has vowed not to engage the government of President Mohammadu Buhari in any negotiation concerning development of the oil-bearing region of the Niger Delta, but to channel its energy into embarrassing his government. The forum maintained that it would no longer “waste” its time begging for the …
8 In 10 Cervical Cancer Patients Die, Bringing Mortality Rate To 25%
ABUJA – Globally, cervical cancer in women is the leading cause of cancer mortality, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has said. “However, in Nigeria, cancer mortality rate is about 33/100,000 and an estimated 14,089 are diagnosed every year. “This implies that, eight out of every ten of them presenting at an advanced stage …
Oyo Shuts Five Clinics Over Quackery
IBADAN – Oyo State Government has sealed five private health facilities in Saki and Ibadan metropolis over illegal practices. The government through its Task Force on private health facilities headed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Basiru Bello, took the action following unscrupulous activities of some medical practitioners who employed quack staffers, operated in unapproved …
NDLEA Seizes 744kg Exhibits, Arrests 87 Suspects In Imo
OWERRI – Imo state Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 744.165kg of hard drugs between January and June this year. The command also said that it arrested 87 suspects, consisting of 76 males and 11 females between January and June, 2020. Nse Inam, the Commander in charge …
CBA Foundation Donates To Lagos NYSC
LAGOS – A non-governmental organisation, The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, has made a donation to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State. The donation of chairs and industrial standing fans was done at the weekend. Presenting the items to the management of the NYSC at its secretariat in Lagos, a board member of …
Edo 2020: Osaro Louis Emerges APGA’s Governorship Candidate
BENIN – Amb. Osaro Louis, on Saturday, emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the forthcoming Edo governorship election slated to hold on Saturday, September 19th, 2020. Speaking after the primary election, Louis thanked the committee for a job well done, just as he thanked the National Chairman of the …
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