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Alleged forgery: Court fixes July 6 to rule in Kwara lawmaker’s suit
An FCT High Court on Wednesday fixed July 6 for ruling on whether to refer the case of alleged certificate forgery preferred against a Kwara lawmaker, Ahmed Ndakene, to the Police Command in the FCT. The matter which was slated for ruling on report from the police investigation could not go further as the court …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police intercept N150million illicit drugs, 3,375 lockdown violators
Christopher Oji The Lagos State Police Command has seized Indian hemp with street value of NI50 million on Lagos Island The Command also arrrested 41 armed robbery suspects and successfully foiled 28 armed robbery attempts within one month. The Command also killed one robbery suspect during exchange of gun firing , while 195 suspects were arrested …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bauchi gov suspends Council Chairman, deputy Chairman, Secretary, over Misau clash that claimed nine lives
PAUL ORUDE BAUCHI Following the land dispute between farmers and herders in Zadawa community in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State that claimed nine lives, Governor Bala Mohammed has suspended the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary of the Local Government. Mohammed also set up a 13- member panel to investigate the cause of the clash after …
The Sun Nigeria.
C’River PDP congress: Ayade’s faction withdraws suit over ward, LG exco inauguration
Judex Okoro, Calabar Peace seems to be gradually returning to the Cross River chapter of PDP as faction loyal to Governor Ben Ayade has withdrawn the suit challenging the inauguration of ward and local government executive committee. Since 2015, Governor Ben Ayade and some critical stakeholders including founding members, former elected officers, and National Assembly …
The Sun Nigeria.
Herdsman arraigned for open grazing in Benue
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi A herdsman, Sule Umar, was in Tuesday arraigned before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate court for violating the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017. The accused was taken to court by the Nigerian Police Force, Benue State Command. The Police Prosecuting Officer, ASP Hyacinth Gbakor, told the court that …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Africa records over 400,000 cases, 10,000 deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 400,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa. The UN health agency gave the update on its regional official Twitter account — @WHOAFRO on Wednesday. It noted that “there are over 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent- …
The Sun Nigeria.
Australian PM announces $186bn plan to expand military
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said Australia would be armed with long-range missiles under a 10-year plan to upgrade the capability and potency of the Australian Defence Force. Morrison revealed the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, and warned of a “poorer, more dangerous and more disorderly’’ world in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic …
The Sun Nigeria.
Thousands of Palestinians demonstrate in Gaza against annexation
Tens of thousands of Palestinians, on Wednesday, demonstrated in Gaza City against Israel’s push to annex parts of the West Bank. Protestors waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans against Israel and against U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan. An Israeli coalition agreement set July 1, as the first day from which steps toward annexation …
The Sun Nigeria.
Breaking: Borno Gov’s Chief of Staff is dead
Timothy Olanrewaju Maiduguri The Chief of Staff (COS) at the Borno State Government House, Dr Babagana Wakil is dead. Wakil died on Wednesday morning at a public hospital in Maiduguri. The Sun could not ascertained the cause of his death but he has been reportedly managing an undisclosed ailment for few months now. Spokesman to Gov …
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Farmers/herdsmen clash claims 10 lives in Bauchi community
PAUL ORUDE BAUCHI At least nine people have been killed while several others were injured in a land dispute between farmers and herders in Zadawa village of Misau local government area of Bauchi state. Our correspondent learnt that the clash was over ownership of a land where herders are located and have been grazing for …
The Sun Nigeria.
New date emerges for Fury-Wilder III
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s third fight is being targeted for December 19 with locations “all over the world” still in the running, according to Top Rank executive Brad Jacobs. Wilder is contracted to another WBC heavyweight championship match-up before Fury can face his mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte or stage an undisputed title fight …
Actis-backed African education group acquires Nigerian varsity – CEO
A pan-African education group backed by global investment firm Actis has acquired its first university in Nigeria as it seeks to make inroads into Africa’s largest economy, its chief executive told Reuters. Honoris United Universities, majority owned by private equity firm Actis, has universities in countries including Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritius, South Africa, Zimbabwe and …
Gunmen attack Kogi medical centre, disrupt COVID-19 briefing
Gunmen, on Wednesday, attacked the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja, Kogi state, and disrupted a COVID-19 press conference. The hospital had scheduled a media briefing for the day to demand a COVID-19 screening centre in the state and to also speak about the challenges health workers are facing with regard to the disease. …
Property worth billions destroyed as fire guts Ajao Estate Market
Muritala Ayinla Property worth billions of naira have been destroyed as fire gutted Ajao Estate Market in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government area of Lagos State. Although the cause of the fire couldn’t be immediately ascertained, New Telegraph learnt that the inferno, that lasted for hours, caused serious damage. It was gathered that the inferno began …
Housewife cuts off husband’s organ in Taraba
Ben Adaji, Jalingo Tella, a village in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State was thrown into confusion on Wednesday morning when a 32-year-old housewife, Halima Umar cut off her husband’s organ with a razor blade. The younger brother to the victim, Shagari Umar told New Telegraph that his brother, Aliyu Umar was sleeping in the …
COVID-19: Okowa, wife test positive
Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has tested positive to COVID-19. His wife, Dame Edith Okowa also tested positive. The governor announced this on his verified Facebook Page on Wednesday. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued …
EPL: Show some pride, Arteta tells overlooked Ozil
Mikel Arteta wants Mesut Özil to feel “hurt and disappointed” at his continued absence from the Arsenal team and has again challenged the player to show he is prepared to operate at his full potential over the remainder of the season. Özil has not featured since the Premier League restarted, remaining on the bench …
Adebayor leaves Olimpia over corona fears
Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has had his contract at Paraguayan club Olimpia terminated by mutual consent. The 36-year-old Togolese striker had played only twice for the Asuncion club since signing in February, and had not scored in the time before the global coronavirus pandemic shut down the league. His …
Seizure of properties: Remain apolitical, USA-based group tells ICPC
A United States-based group, by the name ‘Towards A Corrupt-Free Nigeria (TACN)’ has joined issues with the recent activities of the anti-graft agencies in Nigeria. This is as the group called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) to remain apolitical in dispatching its duty as one of the remaining …
Firms, banks, others may demand Covid-19 test results before resumption, says Commissioner
*Okays N50,000 fee for virus tests in private labs *Says demand could exceed 4,000 daily Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has said that citizens might be requested to present COVID-19 test rsults to confirm status periodically, as part of requirements for returning to work. The commissioner explained that testing is part …
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