Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 20th August 2020
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Akinyele Killings: NGO Seeks Collaborative Efforts In Nabbing Culprits
Ibadan – The founder of a non-governmental Organization, Architect Hassan Olawale Giwa (HOG) Foundation, Hassan Olawale Giwa, has called for collaborative efforts to put an end to killings which are now rampant in Akinyele Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Giwa, who is also a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagelu …
Messi Cuts His Holiday Short To Meet With New Coach Ronald Koeman
Lionel Messi has dramatically cut short his holiday in order to hold urgent talks with new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman about his plans to rebuild the crisis-stricken club. Messi’s future at the Nou Camp is far from certain after Barcelona were ruthlessly thrashed 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week, prompting the departure of Koeman’s predecessor Quique Setien and …
Ortom Garners Support For Humanitarian Workers
Makurdi – Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has called on governments at all levels to make available safer measures for the protection of persons involved in humanitarian work, as measures to spur them to do more. While he described services rendered by humanitarian workers as “selfless and immeasurable”, Ortom noted that the battle against COVID-19 …
Nobody Can Oppress You, PDP Stronger Than APC, South-South Govs Assure Edo Voters
Benin – The South-south Governors’ Forum has urged eligible voters in Edo State not to succumb to harassment and intimidation ahead of the September 19, 2020 Governorship election in the state. Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Chairman of the Forum and Delta State Governor, who stated this at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign rally in Ekpon …
UCH Opens New Frontier In Health Care Innovation In Nigeria, Begins Production Of Reusable PPEs
Ibadan – As part of measures to protect health workers from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, the University College Hospital (UCH) has made history by commencing the production of reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the first in Nigeria. The Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, while unveiling 2,000 pieces of the …
Thailand To Cut Down Power Generation Reserve
The State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to reduce the power generation capacity reserve to 15 percent from 40 percent of total capacity, in a move to curb high power costs. Decommissioning some power plants early, selling electricity to neighbouring countries and using more electricity in agribusiness will be carried out to …
Police Nab Serial Rapists, Drug Syndicate, Recover Motorcycles In Katsina
Katsina – Three serial rapists are presently cooling off their heels in the Katsina State Police net for raping and killing a thirteen-year-old girl in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA). SP Gambo Isah, the State Command Public Relations Officer disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen at the State Police headquarters in Katsina. Isah …
Nigerian Army Commence 2020/2021 Recruitment
The 2020 Nigerian Army recruitment has officially begun, and here is a guide on how to apply to be a part of the process. Yesterday the Army opened it’s online portal for the 2020 recruitment registration exercise for Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC26/202) and Short Service Combatant commission (SSC47/2021). The Nigerian Army headquarters made this …
OFFICIAL: Ramon Planes Appointed As Barcelona’s Technical Director
Barcelona have named Ramon Planes as their new sporting director following the dismissal of Eric Abidal.
Airbnb Bans House Parties Worldwide Amid Coronavirus
Airbnb is banning house parties worldwide as it tries to clean up its reputation and comply with coronavirus-related limits on gatherings. The San Francisco-based home sharing company said it will limit occupancy in its rental homes to 16 people. It may offer exceptions for boutique hotels or other event venues. Airbnb said it may pursue …
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