Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 17th December 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Thursday 17th December 2020 .
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COVID-19: Tanzania chooses local herbs over vaccine
Tanzania has reportedly said it has no plans to import COVID-19 vaccines, instead of pinning its hopes on research into “local herbs”. In an interview with The East African newspaper, Health Ministry spokesperson Gerald Chami went on to cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of imported vaccines. He claimed that development has been tooRead More
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New Zealand increases minimum wage
New Zealand will from April 1, 2021, raise the national minimum wage to 14.26 U.S. dollars per hour, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Michael Wood, said on Thursday. According to the minister, as the country recovers and rebuilds from COVID-19, the government is committed to supporting New Zealanders by raising wages. “There are many KiwisRead More
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Delta LG polls: No automatic ticket for council chairmen – PDP
By Emma Amaize THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Delta State has said the party did not give automatic ticket to 16 serving chairmen of local government areas in the state for the March 6, 2021 local government election. Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, in a statement, said: “There is noRead More
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E2%80%95-gbagi/ Security situation calls for emergency ― Gbagi
•Says Delta deserves the best in 2023 By Chris Onuoha FORMER Minister of State for Education and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has decried the security situation in Nigeria and called for emergency actions to save the country. Gbagi, who is aspiring to govern Delta State in 2023 onRead More
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Abia, Kebbi, Kwara residents pay highest for petrol in November – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Abia, Kebbi and Kwara residents paid the highest amount for petrol (Premium Motor Spirit) in the country in November. The bureau stated this in its “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch” publication for November and released on its website on Thursday in Abuja. According to NBS, Abia residentsRead More
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Graphic Video: Youths set one suspected robber ablaze, another lynched in Ibadan
The reign of jungle justice continued in Ibadan yesterday, as a suspected robber was set ablaze by angry youths along with Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan.
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INSECURITY: Buhari won’t do much without sacking service chiefs – Rep Igbakpa
* Buhari‘ll write his name in gold by restructuring Nigeria * I support Igbo presidency in 2023 * AFCTA agreement incomplete without N/Assembly’s input * Why I sponsored a bill stopping payment for electricity meters Hon. Ben Rollands Igbakpa served as a member of Delta State House of Assembly. He later became a commissioner ofRead More
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Restructuring not about breaking up Nigeria but correcting its wrongs — Falana
Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, (SAN), on Wednesday, allayed fears expressed by some Nigerians that the clamour for restructuring was an indirect call for the break up of the country. Rather, he said, the issue of restructuring, if it succeeded, will only help in righting the wrongs in critical areas, instead of creating disunityRead More
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Angry youths set one suspected robber ablaze, another lynched in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru The reign of jungle justice continued in Ibadan yesterday, as a suspected robber was set ablaze by angry youths along Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan. Another was also lynched to death after being tortured by the angry youths in the community. Sources said the duo allegedly robbed an unsuspecting member of the publicRead More
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Ethiopian crisis: Humanitarian aid for children must be a priority — UNICEF
Providing aid to millions of children uprooted by the ongoing crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia must be a priority, the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Henrietta Fore, said on Tuesday. Fighting between regional and government forces began in November, displacing people within the northern province and pushing thousands more to seekRead More
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