Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 11th September 2020
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China waste treatment plant fined $16m for dumping untreated waste
A waste treatment plant in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou was ordered by a local court on Friday to pay more than 110 million yuan (about 16.1 million dollars) for secretly dumping nearly 248,000 tonnes of solid waste that inflicted damage on the ecological environment. A waste treatment plant in the southern Chinese city …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Elderly people need support more than ever—Medical consultants
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) says that elderly people need support more than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan Chapter of the association said this on Friday during a free- medical-outreach programme for aged residents of Oje area of the city. The medical outreach …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos Assembly lauds implementation of transport sector reforms
The Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), has commended the efficient implementation of new reforms initiated in the transport sector by the State government. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation (MOT), Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday. The Chairman, House Committee on Transportation, …
The Sun Nigeria.
FEPSAN applauds Buhari’s insistence on ban on food, fertiliser imports
The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for re-emphasising the need to sustain the ban placed on the importation of fertiliser and some staple food items into Nigeria. President of FEPSAN, Mr Thomas Etuh who gave the commendation in a statement issued on Friday said the presidential pronouncement …
The Sun Nigeria.
Our cargo operations for first international flights after lockdown’ll boost confidence in aviation sector -Agbarumi, SAHCO CEO
Chinelo Obogo The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), Basil Agbarumi, said the successful cargo operations which was undertaken for the first two international flights to land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on September 5, will help boost confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Speaking …
The Sun Nigeria.
Abia killing: Police arrest 4, intensify move to recover seized arms
Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia police command said it has arrested four persons in connection with the killing of a policeman and injuring of others by gunmen in Okagwe, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. This is even as the command has assured that it is intensifying efforts to recover the three AK47 rifles carted …
The Sun Nigeria.
Christian Pilgrim Commission appeals for cease fire over Kaduna killings
Gyang Bere, Jos Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and Concerned People of Southern Kaduna State have called for the immediate cessation of killings, attacks, kidnapping and cattle rustling in Southern Kaduna State. The Commission made the called in a communique issued at the end of a three-day peace summit organised by Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kebbi NSCDC officers,stakeholders eulogies ex Commandant performances
Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi Officers of Kebbi State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) and stakeholders in the state have commended the outgoing State Commandant,Mr. Sammani .M Ringim for been humble and good leaders during his tenure in the state. The top Officers and files of the command stated this at a …
The Sun Nigeria.
PDP, Jegede call for probe of Ondo INEC fire incident
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State and its governorship candidate, Mr Eyitayo Jegede have called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. mahmud Yakubu to probe the Thursday’s fire that razed a section of the INEC state headquarters in Akure. This is even as the party …
The Sun Nigeria.
Come out to vote for candidate of your choice, Edo Council of Traditional Rulers tells voters, assures of peaceful election
Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Council of traditional rulers and chiefs, has called on eligible voters in the state to come out en masse to exercise their constitutional right of voting for a candidate of their choice in next Saturday governorship election without fear, assuring that peace is not negotiable in the state. The Council …
The Sun Nigeria.
Man United’s Greenwood training alone as he awaits coronavirus test results
Mason Greenwood is training away from the rest of the Manchester United squad as he awaits the results of his coronavirus test. The 18-year-old forward was sent home after he and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, 20, breached quarantine rules while on international duty with England in Iceland last week, reports Sky Sports. Both …
Phone snatching turns deadly in Kano as physiotherapist killed
Muhammad Kabir, Kano Gangs of GSM phone snatchers have taken over Kano with residents facing the likelihood of losing their lives or their phones to the thieves. The recent incidence is that of one Atiku Tijjani Shuaibu Rabo Ringim, a physiotherapist with the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital who was last night stabbed to death …
Psychiatrist seeks repeal of law on attempted suicide
A UK-based Psychiatrist, Dr Olusola Olowookere, has called for a repeal of the law that prescribes arrest and prosecution of an individual who tries to commit suicide, but is unsuccessful. Olowookere, who works with MindplusUK Practitioners, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. …
Leeds confirm Bielsa’s contract extension
Leeds have confirmed head coach Marcelo Bielsa has signed a one-year contract extension to remain in charge for their first season back in the Premier League for 16 years. Bielsa brought Leeds’ top-flight exile to an end when he led them to the Championship title in July – the club’s first silverware since 1992. He initially …
A season like no other: What will the Premier League look like?
Football fans always relish the big kick-off. Normally they just want to know how their team will do and who will win the title. This time there are so many more questions. Can the clubs still afford huge transfer fees? Not as before. On the face of it not much has changed, with Chelsea …
Edu: What Ozil must do to win back his Arsenal place
Arsenal Technical Director Edu has offered Mesut Ozil a lifeline by insisting that any player who performs well enough in training can win a place in Mikel Arteta’s squad. Ozil did not play a minute of football for Arsenal after the Premier League’s restart in June and played no part in the Community Shield against …
Oil extends losses as stockpile rise amid weakening demand
Oil prices fell for a second day on Friday, pressured by a surprise rise in U.S. stockpiles as the coronavirus pandemic continues to erode demand for fuels. Brent crude was down 18 cents, or 0.5 per cent at $39.88 a barrel by 0337 GMT, after falling nearly two per cent on Thursday. U.S. crude dropped …
India, China to ‘quickly disengage’ from border standoff
India and China have agreed to “quickly disengage” from a standoff that has seen gunfire at a disputed border and accusations of kidnapping. Their foreign ministers met on Thursday and said they would ease tensions. Soldiers from both countries have periodically skirmished along the poorly demarcated border, called the Line of Actual Control, reports …
Over 500,000 flee ‘unprecedented ‘ US wildfires
More than half a million people in the US state of Oregon are fleeing deadly wildfires that are raging across the Pacific Northwest, authorities say. Fanned by unusually hot, dry winds, dozens of infernos are sweeping the state, and at least one is being treated as suspected arson, BBC reports. Governor Kate Brown said …
Customs seize $.5m hidden in furniture at Miami airport
…as two arrested after contraband-laden drone snags in prison net Customs officers at a Florida airport found nearly a half-million dollars being smuggled out of the United States hidden inside furniture, officials said. U.S. Custom and Border Protection officers at Miami International Airport seized $491,280 in unreported U.S. currency last Thursday, the agency said in …
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