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Edo 2020: LP candidate expresses misgivings about APC’s choice of Ize-Iyamu
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Dr Isaiah Osifo has expressed dissatisfaction over the choice of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the candidate’s current involvement in a N700 million money laundering case brought by …
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COVID-19: Group gives free petrol, cash to Okada, Keke riders in Nsukka
Felix Ikem, Nsukka In the midst of growing economic hardships that have accompanied the coronavirus outbreak in the country, a humanitarian group has given free petrol, face masks and cash gifts to public transport motorcyclists and tricyclists in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Peace Ambassadors of Nigeria, an NGO, announced that the gesture …
The Sun Nigeria.
Nigeria develops COVID-19 testing kit
The Federal Government has announced the indigenous development and validation of RNA Swift, a test kit for the identification of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent for COVID-19, to accelerate the capacity to test people and help effectively manage the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a world press conference in Abuja, on Thursday, the Minister of Science and Technology, …
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COVID-19: Governors meet, discuss plans to reopen economy
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation on the platform of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) met on Wednesday to discuss issues affecting the country, including the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Nigerians and the economy. This is even as they have resolved to collaborate with the Presidential Task …
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Imo to suspend further probe of ex-Governor Okorocha
Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Imo State Government has assured the Federal High Court in Abuja that the state will not proceed further with the probe of the former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, over alleged financial infractions. The undertaking was given by the state Attorney-General, COC Akaolisa before Justice Ahmed Mohammed, during the …
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COVID-19: Kwara SARS-CoV-2 testing centre operational soon
Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Government of Kwara State has said it now has a SARS-CoV-2 testing centre which would soon be fully operational. Further details would be made public later, the government says. It has commended the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for its support and health workers for their immeasurable sacrifice. The technical …
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COVID-19 spreads at Federal Ministry of Health Abuja
Fred Ezeh, Abuja Fear and anxiety have enveloped the Federal Ministry of Health headquarters in Abuja, with reports that many senior officials of the ministry have tested positive for COVID-19. There are strong indications that the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Health, located at the Federal Secretariat Complex, might be temporarily shut down for …
The Sun Nigeria.
New antics of smugglers revealed: Rice concealed in sand, Keke NAPEP, etc
Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Joint Border Drill Operations at Sector 3 of the North Central Zone, says that it has uncovered new antics being employed by the smugglers to conceal prohibited items being smuggled into the country. Among the new antics uncovered by the joint border drill operations included using of tipper with sharp sand …
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Soldiers kill 104, bandits, 92 terrorists, seize 721,000 litres of stolen crude in one week
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters says that military operations across the country have led to the killings of 92 terrorists, 104 bandits and arrests of several others in the North-West and North-East parts of the country. The operations also led to the seizure of 721,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta, …
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Nigerian students in Australia hail Ambassador Husseini
Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Nigeria students in Australia have praised the conduct of the Head of Nigeria Mission in Australia, Ambassador Bello Kazaure Husseini. They said that the character of Ambassador Husseini should be a case study for much-needed unity and national integration. President of Nigeria Students In Australia, Onah Tochukwu, who made this known in …
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Solskjaer’s ‘hopeful’ Pogba will sign new United deal
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Paul Pogba will sign a new Manchester United contract and play an important role in the club’s future success. Pogba has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid or former side Juventus, and even admitted himself last year that he was looking for a “new challenge” in his career, …
COVID-19: Australian city wakes to another lockdown as more state borders close
Australia’s second most populous city began a six-week lockdown on Thursday following a spike in new coronavirus cases, as states around the country tightened internal borders to prevent a second wave sweeping the country. Australia has avoided the high casualty numbers of other countries to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed 544,055 people globally, …
Oil prices idle as coronavirus spike fears offset signs of recovery
Oil prices barely moved in early trade on Thursday as positive momentum from signs of a recovery in U.S. gasoline demand was tempered by concerns about renewed lockdowns with COVID-19 infections surging in the United States. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures were unchanged at $40.90 a barrel at 0035 GMT, after …
Golf: Ryder Cup postponed due to coronavirus
This year’s Ryder Cup, which was scheduled to be held in late September in Wisconsin, has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Wednesday. The hotly-contested biennial team competition between the United States and Europe, known for its raucous, partisan crowds, was originally scheduled for September 25-27 at …
Vindman, key impeachment witness, retires from Army, alleges Trump ‘bullying’
Former White House aide Alexander Vindman, a key figure in the impeachment of President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday he was retiring from the Army after what his attorney described as a “campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation” by the president. Vindman, an Army lieutenant colonel who had been due for a promotion to …
US coronavirus cases rise by over 60,000, setting single-day record
The United States reported more than 60,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the biggest increase ever reported by a country in a single day, according to a Reuters tally. The United States faces a bleak summer with record-breaking infections and many states forced to close parts of the economy again, leaving some workers without …
La Liga: Suarez gives Barca victory, relegates city rivals Espanyol
Barcelona kept alive their hopes of winning La Liga with a victory over Espanyol at the Nou Camp that also relegated the visitors. Both sides had a player sent off early in the second half after video assistant referee reviews. Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati was dismissed for a foul on Fernando Calero before Pol …
EPL: Salah scores brace as Liverpool down Brighton, Man City thump Magpies
*Wins for Burnley, Sheffield Utd Liverpool continued their relentless pursuit of a Premier League points record with victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium. The newly-crowned champions looked on course to secure three more points with ease when they went two up inside eight minutes as Brighton, with sights set on Premier League safety, made …
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 30,000
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 460 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 30,249. Also, the death toll from the virus has hit 684, as 15 new deaths were reported on Wednesday. There was a drop in the number of confirmed cases reported Wednesday …
$9.7m, £74,000 found in my house are gifts – Ex-NNPC GMD
former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, who is standing trial for money laundering charge, yesterday told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that $9.7 million and £74,000 found in his house in 2017 were parts of monies people gave to him as gifts. Yakubu, who opened his …
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