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Raid on Dogara’s house: 50 CSOs absolve military over alleged killing of 4 youth
Okwe Obi, Abuja A coalition of 50 civil society organisations have dismissed report linking the military taskforce codenamed Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), to the alleged killing of 4 persons during a raid on the house of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, at Lamingo area of Plateau State. The groups said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Improved CSR: Dangote Cement signs MoU with youths of host communities in Ogun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Managent of Dangote Cement Plant, Ibese, Ogun State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with youths of Ibese, Ilaro and adjoining host communities, to improve its community relations by fulfilling its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and engaging more qualified youths from the communities. The cement company also agreed to empower youths …
The Sun Nigeria.
Plateau #ENDSARS protesters demand justice for victims of police brutality
From Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau ENDSERS protesters said the group is demanding justice for all victims of Police and Military brutality through the independent judicial panel of inquiry set up by Governor Simon Lalong. The protesters planned to meet on the streets if there is no significant progress in meeting their demands after 90days. A …
The Sun Nigeria.
Trump launches final battleground pitch; Biden focuses on Pennsylvania
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump is mounting one final test of whether the massive crowds that often show up at his signature rallies will translate into votes as he finishes the final 48 hours of his re-election campaign with a dizzying onslaught of events in the battleground states that could decide the race. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo Guber: Seven SANs to defend Akeredolu at Election Petition Tribunal
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure No fewer than seven Senior Advocates of Nigera (SAN) are to represent Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State at the Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital. The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Eyitayo Jegede has dragged Akeredolu and his political party, the All Progressives Congress …
The Sun Nigeria.
Troops kill several bandits, rescue nursing mothers in North-west
Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity fighting against bandits in the North-West has killed several bandits and arrested two bandits collaborators in the region. A statement by the Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Brig. General Bernard Onyeuko said the continued aggressive operations of the troops have recently recorded more …
The Sun Nigeria.
Second term: Akeredolu constitutes inauguration committee
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has constituted a 25 member committee to organize his second term inauguration. Governor Akeredolu who won his second term election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be inaugurated for another term of four years on the 23rd of February, 2021. The members …
The Sun Nigeria.
Veteran sports journalist, Tony Obaseki bows to stroke
Paul Osuyi, Asaba A popular sports journalist and former Media Officer of El-Kanemi Warriors, Prince Tony Obaseki, is dead. Obaseki reportedly died on Sunday morning at undisclosed hospital in Udu, Delta State. Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Delta State, Mr. Michael Ikeogwu confirmed the sad news. The late Obaseki, a former …
The Sun Nigeria.
NDE trains 250 women in cosmetology, spice production
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has trained 250 women in Jigawa in cosmetology and spice production. Two hundred of the women, trained in cosmetology, were selected from Birninkudu, Ringim and Taura Local Government Areas of the state. The other 50 women, trained in spice production, were selected from Dutse Local Government Area. Out of …
The Sun Nigeria.
We have failed our children, says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has urged parents to instill family values in their children as a way to save the country from degeneration. The minister made the call on Saturday in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ engagement with 77 district heads, religious and community leaders from the 23 Local Government …
The Sun Nigeria.
All-female army squad deployed in Anambra
The Nigerian Army has deployed an all-female squad to Anambra State on a peace-keeping mission. Governor of the state, Willie Obiano, confirmed the development in a tweet, adding that the deployment of the special squad is to ensure the safety of residents. “Earlier today, I received a Special Military Squad deployed to our dear …
We’ve been abandoned, Bayelsa flood victims cry out
*We’re working on something, says govt Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa People displaced by flooding at the weekend complained about the inability of the Bayelsa State government to house them in Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. They also complained that the state government has not provided them with relief materials to ease their suffering disclosing that the …
COVID-19: Australia reports no new local cases
Australia has recorded no new locally transmitted coronavirus infection for the first time in five months. In Melbourne, the capital of Victoria state, which had the highest number of cases in the country, residents were enjoying the first weekend of cafes, restaurants and pubs reopening to walk-in customers. The city only has one mystery …
Report: Stabbing in Canada leaves two dead
At least two people have reportedly been stabbed to death in the Canadian city of Quebec. Officers told people to stay indoors as they hunted a suspect “dressed in medieval clothes” who reportedly attacked “multiple victims” with a bladed weapon, reports the BBC. An individual has since been arrested, local media report. So far officials …
Algeria referendum: A vote ‘to end years of deviousness’
Algerians are voting in a referendum that is meant to cement changes made possible after long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to resign last year. But opponents say it falls short of fundamental reform. The referendum’s timing is auspicious, reports the BBC. It falls on November 1 – the anniversary of the start of …
COVID-19: Teaching Union wants schools closed as part of England lockdown
A teaching union is calling for schools to be closed as part of England’s second lockdown, claiming they are a “major contributor to the spread of coronavirus”. On Saturday, the prime minister said schools, colleges and universities will remain open between November 5 and December 2 when the rest of the country shuts down again, reports …
Euro roundup: Barca thwarted by howler while Real, Bayern return to top
*Neto error costs Barça at 10-man Alavés; Hazard finally scores *Torreira scores in Atlético win; Gervinho hits two at Inter Barcelona ended a turbulent week with a 1-1 draw at 10-man Alavés after a Neto howler left them with too much to do. Four days after Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned his presidency following months of criticism of Barcelona’s ailing finances …
There’s a grand conspiracy to destabilize govt – Osun APC Caucus in NASS
…vows total support for Oyetola The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus representing Osun State in the National Assembly have attributed the vandalisation and looting of public ad private properties across Osun and other states of the nation to a grand conspiracy to destabilize the government. The team also commended Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on …
Commissioner praises hitch-free A’Ibom council polls
…says election is basis for every civil governance As the people of Akwa Ibom State lined-up on Saturday across the 31 local government areas to elect their Chairmen and Councillors who would represent them at the third tier of government, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong has lauded the Akwa Ibom …
Military to troops: Sustain momentum of operations against criminal elements
Emmanuel Onani, Abuja The high command of the military has urged fighting troops across the various theatres in the country, to sustain the gains recorded against suspected terrorists, bandits, economic saboteurs and other criminal elements. While commending troops and other security agencies for for their dedication to the mandate of defending the country’s territorial …
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