Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 25th September 2020
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I have a new vision for Nigeria – Obasanjo
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday allayed the fear of Nigerians about the state of the nation, saying he has a new vision for the nation. Obasanjo who spoke at the public presentation of a book “My Life, My Legacy,” an autobiography of the leader of the pan Yoruba sociocultural Organization, Afenifere, …
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UNN alumni honours Okorafor, CBN Spokesman, as he retires Oct 1
Uche Usim, Abuja The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter on Friday rolled out the drums to celebrate and honour Mr Isaac Okorafor, the Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for his meritorious service to the bank and Nigeria, as he bows out on October 1, after attaining the official …
The Sun Nigeria.
Dudus’ art makeover on virtual parade at Alexis
By Simeon Mpamugoh A joint exhibition of two brothers; Emmanuel and Stanley Dudu will be on webinar tomorrow at Alexis Galleries, Nigeria’s foremost art porch, 282, Akin Olugbade street, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island , Lagos. The exhibition with the theme; ‘Meet the Dudus’11, will witness both artists showcasing 28 works, 14-14 each. The …
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Police nab man, 38, for car theft in Nasarawa
Faith Awa Maji, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested one Solomon Onyino ‘m’ 38yrs of New Nyanya, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State and recovered one Toyota vehicle alleged to have been stolen at Kurudu, FCT Abuja. A statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Rahman Nansel said on 25/09/2020 at …
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Four found dead after noodles meal in Delta
Paul Osuyi, Asaba Four dead bodies have discovered at a private apartment in the university community of Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. As at the time they were discovered, their stomachs had protruded with their skin peeling off. The deceased persons, all males, were said to have consumed a meal of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bayelsa Deputy Gov asks Appeal Court to dismiss certificate forgery suit against him
Godwin Tsa, Abuja Bayesla State deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on Friday asked the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal to dismiss alleged certificate forgery suit brought against him by Governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Mr Ebizimo Diriyai. The Accord Party candidate is challenging the August judgment of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election …
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Attributing killing of Plateau monarch to particular tribe, religion ‘ll fuel violence, Coalition warns
Okwe Obi, Abuja Residents of Plateau State under the aegis of Coalition of Plateau Peace Advocates, (COPPA), has said any attempt to attribute the killing of the District Head of Foron in Barkin Ladi Local Council of the state, His Highness, Da Bulus Chuwang Jang, would fuel violence. Aside condemning the act, the Executive Director …
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Nigeria @60: Only unity, tolerance can guarantee socio-economic progress, development, says Buhari
Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari, has described unity and tolerance among Nigerians as the drivers of socioeconomic transformation, growth and development in Nigeria. He therefore urged Nigerians to use the occasion of 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria to strengthen any cause that would promote peace, unity and tolerance in Nigeria. President Buhari said that …
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Lalong tees off golf tournament in honour of ITF DG, Joseph Ari
Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong on Friday performed the tee off at the golf tournament in honour of Director General of the ITF, Sir. Joseph N. Ari. The tournament is to commemorate his reappointment as DG of the organisation. Lalong who spoke to journalists shortly after the tee-off said he was …
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Nasarawa fixes October 5 for reopening of schools
Solomon Ayado, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has fixed Monday, October 5,2020 as date for resumption of all schools in the state. This means that government, proprietors, teachers and parents, as well as pupils and students will have a whole week to make necessary preparations before the schools finally reopened. Hajiya Fatu Sabo, the state’s …
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NFF appoints Danjuma, Bosso, Olowookere to head coaching crews of National Teams
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has composed new technical crews for a number of National Teams. The composition sees the return of one-time U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Isah Ladan Bosso, with Christopher Danjuma retaining the U20 Girls’ lead role, and Bankole Olowookere emerging as Head Coach of the U17 girls, Flamingos. Former international defender Oladuni …
Fuel price, electricity tariff hike: Govs set up c’ttee to recommend appropriate price
State governors have set up a committee to recommend the appropriate cost for pump price of fuel and a megawatt of electricity. The committee, which is headed by the Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar will interface with the National Economic Council (NEC), the labour unions and other relevant stakeholders. Other members of the committee …
Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti, expresses fear over Nigeria’s future
… Obasanjo, Akeredolu, others hails elder statesman at 94. The leader of the pan Yoruba socio-cultura group, Afenifere, Pa Rueben Fasoranti Friday expressed concern over the series of challenges facing Nigeria. Fasoranti disclosed this when hundreds of well-wishers thronged Akure, the Ondo State capital, to celebrate him on his 94th birthday, an occasion that was …
Ondo 2020: Akeredolu cautions Wike over poll.
*Rigging, not part of our plans – APC Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike to exercise some restraints over what he described as spurious allegations ahead of the October 10 governorship election. According to Akeredolu, who spoke through his Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo, the scheme by …
APC nullifies Fayemi, Ojudu, others suspension in Ekiti
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nullified the suspension of the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Political Adviser to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu and others suspended by different factions of the party in the state. A faction of APC in Ekiti State that identified itself as the authentic members of the party …
JUST IN: 30 Chiefs killed in Benue by youths using fetish powers, Monarch claims
At least 30 chiefs are said to have been killed in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State by youths in the area allegedly using charms and other fetish powers. The pararamount ruler of Tyoshin community in the local government, His Royal Majesty, Chief Daniel Abomtse, disclosed this Friday during the burial ceremony of …
Unknown gunmen kill 5 persons in Plateau
Unknown gunmen on Thursday night attacked K-Vom (Gwol) village and killed five persons in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State Our correspondent gathered from the villagers that the attackers descended from nearby hills shooting around 10pm on Thursday. Plateau State Police Commissioner, CP Edward Egbuka, who visited the scene on …
Ebonyi/Cross River war: 9-year-old boy, man killed, three missing
Two persons have been killed in a renewed boundary war between the people of Izzi in Ebonyi State and their neighbours in Obubara, Cross River State. The two neighbouring communities have been at war for many years with many killed and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The age-long boundary war, which restarted on Wednesday …
Sterling Bank leads with use of green bags nationwide
As the world marks the International Coastal Clean Up this month, Sterling Bank PLC, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has announced that it is working towards going completely green in its banking processes and has adopted the use of biodegradable bags across its network of branches nationwide. This, according to the statement made available by the …
Guber race: I’ll dislodge Makinde, PDP in 2023, vows Adelabu at 50
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 election in Oyo State, Oloye Bayo Adelabu, on Thursday expressed confidence that his party will defeat the incumbent, Govermor Seyi Makinde and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 election in the state. Adelabu stated this at a …
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