Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 9th November 2020
Top Nigeria News Dailies Update from Newspaper Headlines Today this Afternoon
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MOSOP to FG: No oil exploration in Ogoni, until Saro-Wiwa, others are exonerated
TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has declared that there would not be any oil exploration in Ogoniland until Federal Government exonerates Late Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni martyrs of crime. MOSOP has also demanded halt of the construction of a Federal Prison and Cemetery in Ogoniland, …
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BREAKING: Mahmood hands over to Mu’azu to oversee INEC
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday handed over the mantle of leadership to the most senior National Commissioner, AVM Ahmed Mu’azu (rtd), to oversee the affairs of the Commission, pending his confirmation by the senate. Speaking while handing over, Prof Mahmood noted that though he has …
The Sun Nigeria.
Orientation Camps resumption: Your children ‘ll be protected against COVID-19, NYSC assures parents
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured parents and guardians that their children and wards will be adequately protected against contracting the deadly Coronavirus, as they resume orientation activities at the various orientation camps across the country. Director General of NYSC, Director-General Bridgadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, who gave …
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38yr old Ani-Laju joins 2023 presidential race
Fred Itua, Abuja A 38-year old Victor Ani-Laju, on Monday, joined the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. His declaration is coming about two years and six months to the end of the current administration. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, he said the older generation must step aside and allow people of younger generation …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo doctors begin indefinite strike
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State have embarked on an indefinite strike. The doctors had last week embarked on a three- day warning strike to call government attention to their plights. The doctors said they took the decision to go an indefinite strike at the end of …
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Nigerians must develop reading culture – Benue ANA Chairman
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Benue State Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Mr. Paul Ugah has emphasized the need for Nigerians to develop a reading culture saying those who read never go astray. Ugah gave the advice on Sunday during the unveiling of six books written by Bishop Uba Udenyi, founder of Hope Alive Christian …
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Ogun: Two arrested for raping 14 year old girl
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Two persons have been arrested by police in Ogun State for allegedly raping a 14 year old girl. The suspects, Michael Hammed Azeez, 20 and Adeola Ogunseye, 22, according to the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, were arrested on November 4, following a complaint lodged at the Owode-Egba …
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Soldiers arrest suspected gunrunners, informant in Sokoto, Zamfara; recover arms, ammunition, others
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said soldiers on anti banditry operations in Zamfara State have arrested 3 suspected gun runners a suspected bandits’ collaborator in Kastina, Sokoto and Zamfara States. The suspects gunrunners, Abubakar Mohammed and Ansi Usman Jamare, from Sokoto state, were found to be in possession of one Light Machine Gun, 4 …
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Police brutality: Taraba judicial panel receives 11 petitions at inaugural meeting
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The judicial panel of inquiry and restitution for victims of police brutality set up by the Taraba State government has received eleven petitions so far. The chairman of the panel Justice Christopher Awubra disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the panel on Monday in Jalingo. Awubra said that the Panel had …
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Prophet killed over missing genitals in Benue
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Some irate youths in Daudu area of Guma Local Government area of Benue State have reportedly killed one Prophet Uhembe Jacob of Divine Shadow Church after they allegedly fingered him in having a hand in the disappearance of male genital organs of some men in the area. It would be recalled that …
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COVID-19: First ‘milestone’ vaccine offers 90% protection
The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting COVID-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers – Pfizer and BioNTech – described it as a “great day for science and humanity”. Their vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised, …
Zamfara LG commission chief slumps, dies after attending ex-gov daughter’s wedding
The Chairman of Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission, Dr. Malami Aliyu Yandoto, is dead. Yandoto died on Sunday after he attended the wedding ceremony of former Governor Ahmed Sani Yarima’s daughter in Sokoto. The guests were later invited for a luncheon at Sokoto Government House after they left the ex-governor’s residence where the …
Second wave of COVID-19 possible, says NCDC DG
Nigeria may experience a second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said. He disclosed this at the ongoing media briefing with reporters organised by the National Youth Service Corps on Monday. The DG said the country must abide by the protocols and guidelines developed to …
Russian soldier flees after killing officer, 2 others
A Russian soldier is on the run after he hacked an officer to death with an axe then shot and killed two more soldiers at a base near the southern city of Voronezh, investigators say. The military is searching for the fugitive – named as Private Anton Makarov – at the Baltimor airbase, the …
Zamfara rescues 26 kidnapped girls through peace deal
Twenty six girls kidnapped from a village in Katsina State, have been rescued by the Zamfara State government through its peace deal with the bandits. Receiving the kidnapped victims at the Government House in Gusau, Governor Bello Mohammed explained that, despite myriad of challenges inherited by his administration, it is however utilizing the meager …
Swiss bank to pay $80m in FIFA corruption case
Julius Baer has made an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) to settle allegations over its role in corruption surrounding global soccer body FIFA, the bank said on Monday. The bank has taken a provision of $79.7 million to cover expected fines after agreeing in principal to a three-year deferred prosecution agreement. …
CBN Open serves off today in Abuja
Ajibade Olusesan Action will begin on Monday in the main draws of the 42nd edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tennis Championship which serves-off at the package ‘B’ of the MKO National Stadium Abuja and will run till November 14. Ag Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, made this …
Gov Wike preseason: 10-man MFM secure first win
…as amateur side, Ndala shows class Olayinka Yusuf was the hero for 10-man MFM of Lagos as they secured their first victory at the ongoing Governor Wike Pre-Season Championships taking place at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt. MFM defeated Bayelsa United 1-0 to make it four points from two matches after they were forced …
US election: Joe Biden pushes forward with plans for office
…as defiant Trump refuses to concede, plans nationwide rallies US President-elect Joe Biden is to make tackling the coronavirus pandemic his top priority following his win over Donald Trump, his team says. Announcing the first steps in his transition plan, his team said there would be more testing and Americans would be asked to wear …
Report: Boko Haram launches fresh attack in Gwoza town
Fleeing residents of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State have revealed that armed Boko Haram sect on Sunday night launched an attack on the town with fear of severe casualties. Gwoza is one of the council areas declared as Boko Haram caliphate until it was liberated. The incident, according to sources, started at …
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