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BREAKING FEC approves N8.49bn to procure 12 items for COVID-19 testing
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The 11th virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N8.49 billion for the procurement of 12 items in various quantities for the testing of coronavirus pandemic by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The memo was presented by the …
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IPOB herbalist, 67 other members arrested in Imo
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 67 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) including their herbalist at Mmahu Egbema. According to a press statement by police spokesman Orlando, Ikeokwu, the members of he proscribed Igbo separatist group were arrested for unlawful gathering, among other offences. He …
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Jigawa gov suggests Buhari admin’s Social Intervention Programme best in the world
Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar has suggested that the Buhari administration’s Social Intervention Programme (SIP) is the best in the world. Governor stated this on Wednesday in Gagarawa town at the flag-off of the exercise for additional 18 Local Governments Areas in the State. ‘I’ve never seen a social intervention …
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Tank farm owners-Residents face-off: Journalists barred from public hearing
Henry Uche In what seems to be a compromise in the outcome of investigations into the problem between Ijegu Egba/Satellite Town Tank farms owners located at Ijegu -Egba, Kirikiri, and the residents of Satellite Town, the Chairman of Tank Farms Owners Association, Debo Olujimi, deprived reporters entry into the venue of the stakeholders public hearing …
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Lead us not into temptation, frustrated health workers pray to Fed Govt
Benjamin Babine, Abuja The National President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Josiah Biobelemoye, has warned that there will be ‘war’ if the Federal Government does not fulfill its promises to the health sector. Biobelemoye gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing reporters after receiving an award from the …
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I nearly died of COVID-19 – Enugu Speaker
Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Edward Ubosi, has recounted his near-death experience with COVID-19 after recovering from the virus. Chief Ubosi revealed this during a Thanksgiving service organised at the House of Assembly complex on Tuesday in appreciation to God for his recovery. The Speaker, who never made …
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Help! my wife frequently beats me – man begs court
An electronic trader, Gbade Olaniyi, on Wednesday petitioned an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolved his seven year-old marriage to wife, Olubunmi, because she frequently beats him. Testifying, Olaniyi said:”my wife has emasculated me. She has sent my friends and family away. “Anytime we have minor misunderstanding, she gives me dirty slaps. In fact, …
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Emirates to address Nigeria’s needs through new partners portal
Chinelo Obogo, Lagos Emirates has said Nigerians can now enjoy its newly rolled out gateway, “The Emirates Partners Portal”, which is personalised for each partner to cater to their unique business environment and needs. The portal is a one-stop shop for travel industry partners to quickly and securely access the full range of information on …
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FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers postponed to 2021
The qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 have been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. `The decision had been jointly made by FIFA and AFC in light of the current COVID-19 situation in many countries, with …
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Emirates to address Nigeria’s needs through its new partners portal
By Chinelo Obogo Emirates has said Nigerians can now enjoy its newly rolled out gateway, ‘The Emirates Partners Portal’ which is personalised for each partner to cater to their unique business environment and needs. The portal is a one-stop shop for travel industry partners to quickly and securely access the full range of information on …
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Birmingham 2022: Commonwealth Games organisers scrap Athletes’ Village
The Athletes’ Village for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been scrapped after a review into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic found it could not be delivered on time. The £500 million ($653 million/€556 million) Village was being constructed on the former Birmingham City University site in Perry Barr and was set to provide …
Blasphemy: Lawyers shun convicted singer’s death sentence appeal
Despite having the opportunity of appealing the death sentence handed down on him by a Kano Upper Sharia Court for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad, Aminu Sharif is yet to get any lawyer willing to represent him again. New Telegraph checks revealed that both Islamic and Christian lawyers based in Kano are shunning the possibility of …
Insecurity: Allow responsible citizens carry AK-47s, Ortom urges FG
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State Wednesday urged the Federal Government to grant licences to responsible citizens to carry sophisticated weapons such as AK-47s to deter criminals from attacking innocent and helpless Nigerians. The governor said the policy should be backed by a strict legal framework to prevent illegal possession of …
BBNaija 2020: Vee slams Dorathy
The atmosphere in the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 house appears to be getting tense every day. Just on Tuesday night, Lucy and Erica engaged in a heated argument which had both housemates hurling insults at each other. The tension has continued as Vee picked on Dorathy for disrespecting housemates including her. According to Vee, Dorathy …
Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks ‘complete dossier’
Philippine scientists were set on Wednesday to meet representatives of the Russian state research facility that developed a coronavirus vaccine, to discuss participation in clinical trials and access to its research data. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lauded the Russian vaccine and offered to be “injected in public”, to allay public fears about its …
COVID-19: Osun bans celebration at Osun-Osogbo Festival
Osun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Obawale Adebisi has announced that the yearly Osogbo Festival will not hold this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the statement released on Wednesday, the Osun State government issued a stern warning against social activities/events in the state, including gatherings at the Osun-Osogbo Festival. According to the …
Three die in India as Facebook post sparks clashes with police
At least three people died in clashes with police in the Indian city of Bengaluru overnight after a Facebook post offensive to Muslims sparked protests in which a police station was attacked, and a politician’s house and vehicles were torched. Unable to quell protesters using batons and tear gas, besieged officers opened fire as …
UEFA League: Barca player tests positive for COVID-19
Following PCR tests conducted this Tuesday afternoon on the group of nine Barcelona players due to begin the preseason today, one of them has tested positive for COVID-19. The player has no symptoms, is in good health and has been quarantined at his home. The club has reported the matter to the relevant sporting and health …
Senior oil workers embark on strike
Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) in four Federal Government agencies and institutes have commenced a three-day warning strike over alleged non-payment of their salaries in the last three months. This is barely twenty -four hours after petroleum tanker drivers suspended a strike in Lagos. According to …
COVID-19: New Zealand locks down Auckland after new cases end 102-day run
New Zealand has put its largest city back into lockdown after recording four new Covid-19 cases, ending a 102-day streak without a local infection. A three-day lockdown was swiftly imposed in Auckland after the cases were confirmed, reports the BBC. The four new cases are all members of a single family. None had travelled recently. …
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