Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 29th September 2020
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Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail to link Abuja FCT – Buhari
Says stations were named after prominent person for their contributions to nation-building Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that the Federal Government has agreed to link the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line to Abuja, FCT. The President explained that the naming of railway stations after notable Nigerians was in recognition of their contributions to …
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Nigerians speak on outcome of Edo governorship election VIDEO
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Amaechi announces FEC approval of $1.96bn rail contract from Kano to Niger Republic VIDEO
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Reps in heated session over Water Resource Bill
Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The members of the House of Representatives were, on Tuesday engaged in a heated debate over the decision of the House to recommit the controversial National Water Resource Bill 2020. After the debate, the Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila ruled that the bill be sent back to the Rules and Business Committee for re-gazetting, …
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Kaduna: Soldiers kill 2 bandits, arrest 3, recover weapons
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said soldiers on anti-banditry operations have killed two armed bandits and recovered several arms and ammunition at Dajin Kajuru in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche who made this known in a statement on Monday, said: ‘In continuation …
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You are playing with fire, Enugu youth group attacks NLC, TUC over suspended strike
Accuses both unions of conspiracy with FG From Felix Ikem, Nsukka A youth group, the ‘Save Enugu Youth Initiative’, has expressed its displeasure with the recent suspension of what was planned to be a nationwide protest on Monday organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and TUC in response to recent utilities price hikes. The …
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Akwa Ibom man shot by cultists while praying in church battles for life
Joe Effiong, Uyo A middle-aged man, Mr Friday Ufenang, is fighting for his life in one of the public hospitals in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital, as a result of bullets pumped into him by suspected cultists, who invaded his church and shot him in the middle of prayer. Daily Sun learned that Ufenang, an …
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Nigerians bare minds as FG unveils plan to tackle unemployment, poverty VIDEO
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Ogun: We’ll pay all outstanding entitlements of our workers – Abiodun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has assured that all entitlements due to State workers would be paid, commending State trade union leaders for being civil in the handling of issues of concern. State Governor Dapo Abiodun made the pledge on Tuesday at the swearing-in of new Permanent Secretaries, Principals General and Headteachers General, …
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Buhari to present 2021 budget next week
Fred Itua, Abuja The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly next week. Lawan made the revelation while welcoming lawmakers from a two-month annual break. The Senate President said the entire month of November will be dedicated …
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SEEFOR constructs 157 roads in Bayelsa
The State Employment and Expenditure For Result Projects (SEEFOR) on Tuesday revealed that it has started and completed 157 roads across the eight local government area of Bayelsa state as they wind up the programme in the state. Speaking to journalists after taking a tour of some of the projects in Yenagoa, part of Southern …
Alleged homicide: El-Zakzaky pleads not guilty in Kaduna
Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to the eight counts bordering on alleged culpable homicide filed against him in a Kaduna High Court. Justice Gideon Kurada took the plea of the IMN leader at the resumed hearing of the motion in a no-case-submission filed by …
German doctor admits to years of blood doping
A German sports doctor on trial for masterminding an international doping network for athletes admitted on Tuesday to helping athletes with blood doping for years, but said he made no profit. The defendant, identified in Germany only as Mark S., is on trial, facing multiple charges in relation to helping at least 23 athletes from …
One shot as gunmen sack A’Ibom church
*Worshippers flee Tony Anichebe, Uyo There was panic in Inen Ikot Esse village in OrukAnam Local Government Area on Sunday as gunmen invaded one of the Pentecostal churches (name withheld) shooting the church Elder while members scampered for safety. It was learnt that the cultists numbering 10 stormed the church premises at about …
Court remands businessman for alleged armed robbery
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Tuesday, ordered that a businessman, Oche Mathew, be remanded in a correctional centre, for alleged armed robbery. The police charged Mathew with two counts of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. Magistrate Ajuma Igama did not take the plea of Mathew for want of jurisdiction. Igama ordered the police to …
Merkel seeks limits on gatherings, alcohol restrictions against COVID-19
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking agreement on stricter measures against the coronavirus. Merkel is seeking such things as limits on gatherings and restrictions on alcohol sales, as she prepares to meet with the leaders of the country’s 16 states on Tuesday. The talks, which have been a steady fixture in Germany’s attempts to coordinate …
COVID-19: Kwara sets aside N135m for private schools
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has disclosed that it has set aside the sum of N135,500,000 under the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) as interest-free loan to 1,119 private school owners across the state. This was revealed in a statement by the Anchor of KWASSIP, Mohammed Brimah, on Tuesday in …
BBNaija win: LIRS reminds Laycon to pay his tax
The Lagos Internal Revenue Service has urged the winner of the 2020 edition of the Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show, Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe, to pay his tax. The agency made this known in a tweet to congratulate and commend Laycon for the achievement. “Congratulations @itsLaycon winner @BBNaija Lockdown edition. More wins!! We look …
Malaysia returnee shot dead inside barbing saloon in Aba
Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Aba A 36-year-old man, Mr. Samuel Kalu aka ‘Akilu’ (Bitter Kola) has been shot dead by unknown gunmen while having a haircut at a barbing saloon located at Umuibe Street, off Item Road, Ndiegoro Aba, Abia State. New Telegraph reports that the incident, which took place on Sunday morning, threw residents of the …
Dollar steady as all eyes on US presidential debate
The dollar held steady against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as financial markets braced for the first U.S. presidential debate, while traders also tracked developments on the U.S. stimulus bill. The dollar index was unchanged at 94.209, drifting away from a two-month high of 94.745 reached last week, as stock markets made solid …
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