Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 11th August 2020
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Cross River: PDP LG, ward excos implore NWC to remain steadfast
Judex Okoro, Calabar Disturbed by the lingering crisis rocking the Cross River chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the ward and chapter executive committees have called on the National Working Committee, NWC, to remain steadfast by sticking to the authenticated lists of elected officials. The NWC through a letter signed by Col. Austin Akobundu (rted) …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID- 19 : Group calls for improved awareness and advocacy against spread of pandemic
George Onyejiuwa,Owerri A Volunteer Group, the South East Coronavirus intervention Network has called on concerned agencies, individuals and governments to intensify awareness campaign and advocacy as a way of tackling the spread of dreaded COVID – 19 pandemic in the country. The Group made the call at a press conference, held in Owerri, Tuesday. Immediate …
The Sun Nigeria.
Customs seizes unregistered drugs, hands over to NAFDAC in Kaduna
Noah Ebije, Kaduna Federal Operation Unit (FOU), zone B of Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday handed over 3,790 cartons of unregistered assorted drugs to officials of National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Kaduna. The drugs, according to the Comptroller in charge of the zone, Mohammed Sarkin-Kebbi, were seized by Customs in …
The Sun Nigeria.
AHF inaugurates the Girls Act in Benue
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria on Tuesday inaugurated a forum known as the Girls Act in Benue to empower girls and young women with a vision to stay healthy and thrive in both health and their chosen careers. According to AHF’s Advocacy Manager, Steve Aborisade, the forum is one of the …
The Sun Nigeria.
13 NSCDC Commands get new permanent office structures -CG
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Abdullahi Gana said that 13 state commands of the corps have moved out of rented apartments into new permanent office structures built by the Corps. Gana disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in on Tuesday in Abuja. He said on assumption of office …
The Sun Nigeria.
Again, court cautions EFCC against breeching provisions of law in Adoke’s trial
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against an act contrary to the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, SAN. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the warning during the beginning of trial …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19-positive former Indian President Mukherjee critical after brain surgery
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who tested positive for COVID-19, has continued to be on life support at a hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a clot in his brain, officials said on Tuesday. The 84-year-old Mukherjee underwent the operation at Indian Army’s research and referral hospital in Delhi. “Former president was admitted to Army …
The Sun Nigeria.
Court restrains Ondo Assembly, Speaker from suspending lawmaker
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure, the state capital has restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly and its Speaker; Mr David Oleyeloogun from suspending the lawmaker representing Ese-Odo state constituency in the House, Success Torhukerhijo. The lawmaker who was expelled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for not signing …
The Sun Nigeria.
Modern transportation: Bus mass transit sets to take off in Kano
The Kano State Ministry of Housing and Transport says it will ensure effective takeoff of the newly introduced bus mass transit service in Kano metropolis. The Commissioner of the ministry, Alhaji Mahmud Muhammad made this known in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Alhaji Yusuf Abubakar on Tuesday in Kano. The …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police confirm release of kidnapped victim in Bayelsa, vow to arrest abductors
The Bayelsa Police Command is intensifying efforts to arrest kidnappers of one Dr Eleweremi Samuel in Yenagoa. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday by SP Asinmi Butswat, the command’s Public Relations Officer. “It will be recalled that Samuel was Kidnapped at his residence on Captain Ayeni Street, Yenagoa, on July …
The Sun Nigeria.
JUST IN: DSS parades alleged crime syndicate boss, Prince Mohammed Momoh
Department of State Services (DSS) has paraded an alleged head of a crime syndicate, Prince Mohammed Momoh, who specializes in using the names of the top government functionaries to dupe people. More detials shortly…
Scottish govt postpones Celtic, Aberdeen matches after coronavirus rule breaches
The Scottish government has postponed Celtic and Aberdeen’s next two Premiership games in response to high-profile breaches of coronavirus quarantine rules. The move comes after Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accused players of being “incapable of living up to their responsibilities”, after Celtic’s Boli Bolingoli broke coronavirus quarantine rules before playing in their 1-1 draw with …
NFF announces beneficiaries of $2m coronavirus relief fund
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, the Supporters Club, as well as Mascots, have all been captured in the breakdown of planned distribution of monies received by the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA, CAF and sponsors. Following the devastating effects occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic, these funds are meant to serve as a booster …
Insecurity: Buhari meets govs, security chiefs
The President Muhammadu Buhari, is currently meeting some representatives of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and security chiefs inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is in continuation of efforts aimed at tackling the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country. Buhari is joined at the Council Chamber venue of the meeting by …
Russia registers COVID-19 vaccine, Putin’s daughter given it
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated. Speaking at a government meeting Tuesday, Putin said that the vaccine has proven efficient during tests, offering a lasting immunity from the coronavirus, reports The Associated Press. …
Kaduna schools uphold COVID-19 guidelines as students resume
Many schools in Kaduna State have resumed academic activities in full compliance with the state’s directive on COVID-19 guidelines. Some of the schools visited in Kaduna showed that there were provisions for hand-washing facilities, observance of social distancing, and the wearing of face masks. The thermometers were used to test the temperature of students …
Coronavirus: Global cases surpass 20m
*Experts believe real figure is higher The number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world has reached 20 million. The grim milestone – based on a count by the Johns Hopkins University, which has been tracking the development of the pandemic – was reached in the early hours of Tuesday, UK time, with 20,011,186 cases …
Oil edges higher on hopes for US stimulus, demand recovery
Crude oil gained more ground on Tuesday, with prices underpinned by expectations of U.S. stimulus and a rebound in Asian demand as economies reopen. Brent crude LCOc1 added 22 cents, or 0.5%, to $45.21 a barrel, as of 0441 GMT. West Texas Intermediate U.S. crude CLc1 rose 32 cents, or 0.8%, to $42.26 a …
Biden expected to announce presidential running mate this week
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has interviewed the finalists to be his running mate and his campaign is readying to announce his choice as soon as this week, a person familiar with the process told Reuters. Biden and his potential vice president will formally accept the party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention, scheduled …
Europa League: Ole relieved as Man United avoid shootout
Ole Gunnar Solskjær expressed delight after Manchester United reached the Europa League semi-finals, knocking out FC Copenhagen in extra time via a Bruno Fernandes penalty. After the tie remained goalless for 90 minutes the manager’s introduction of Juan Mata for Mason Greenwood proved pivotal, the former’s pass to Anthony Martial leading to the winning spot-kick. Fernandes …
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