Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Sunday 20th December 2020
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Benue govt expends N1.2billion on Zone C roads
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Benue state government at the weekend, disclosed that it has expended about N1.2 billion for the construction of a network of roads in some parts of Benue South Senatorial District popularly known as Zone C area of the state. The roads, according to Governor Samuel Ortom were constructed in Otupko, Otukpo Local …
The Sun Nigeria.
NANS threatens FG over ASUU strike
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Federal Government till January 5, 2021, to resolve its impasse with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Describing the ongoing strike action by ASUU as the longest so far, NANS said in Katsina at the weekend that it would mobilise …
The Sun Nigeria.
IPOB dares South-East governors, says ESN has come to stay
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Following the recent comment made by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, on behalf of his South-East counterparts, distancing themselves from the recently launched security outfit of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and claiming that the outfit is non-existent, the group has maintained that nobody can stop it from …
The Sun Nigeria.
Rotary Club engages blind women to train women on skills acquisition in Plateau
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Rotary Club of Jos Utan, District 9125, has engaged blind women to train vulnerable women on a three-day skills acquisition programme. Rotn Jane Ogo Egbo, the 5th Club President, Rotary Club of Jos Utan, said the blind women were engaged by the club due to their industriousness and requisite skills. …
The Sun Nigeria.
2023: Igbo group pushes for power shift to South-East
From Fred Itua, Abuja The Global Movement for Igbo President in 2023 (GLOMIP) has revealed that it will use all legitimate means to ensure a power shift to the South-East in 2023. Dr Nnanna Igwe, the Coordinator for GLOMIP 2023 in the United Kingdom and Europe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said: …
The Sun Nigeria.
North-Central Governors meet in Makurdi
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Governors of North-Central Nigeria will on Monday converge on Makurdi, the Benue State capital, for a crucial meeting to discuss issues affecting the region. According to a top government official who did not want to be named, security and economy of the North-Central states shall be on the agenda for discussion …
The Sun Nigeria.
Pro-democracy group Kwechiri N’Oganiru Anambra inaugurated in Awka
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka A pro-democracy group, Kwechiri N’Oganiru Anambra, has been inaugurated in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. The event took place at Prof Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre. The group, it was gathered, has its members spread across the 326 political wards in the state and was set up to promote the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Entrepreneur drags EFCC to court for violating his rights
A young entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejika has dragged the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to court demanding a 10million naira in compensation for wrongfully arresting him and detaining him. William Ifejika, commonly called Bitcoin Lord was allegedly arrested by the EFCC but was later released. Narrating the incident to sunnewsonline.com, Mr Ifejika …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kankara abductions: Resign before Nigerians can accept your apology, Vatsa tells Shehu
From John Adams, Minna Former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism and Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger State, Mr Jonathan Vatsa, has carpeted the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Mallam Garba Shehu, over his recent comment on the abducted schoolboys in Kankara, Katsina State, saying that his …
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ASUP kicks as Governor Ayade suspends members’ salary structure
From Benjamin Babine, Abuja The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have strongly condemned the Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, for his unilateral suspension of the salary structure CONPCASS/CONTEDISS for her members in College of Health Technology, Calabar. The union, who made this known on Sunday in a statement signed by ASUP Zone …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police investigate apparent murder-suicide of Nigerian doctor, wife in US
Sugar Land police are investigating the deaths of a Greatwood Nigerian couple found in their home Friday morning. A Nigerian Doctor in the United States, Dr Ben Okigbo, shot himself to death on Friday. The tragic incident happened at his Greatwood, Texas, United States home. Police haven’t said how they died, but an investigator on the …
COVID-19: Nigeria records six deaths in 24 hours
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says six COVID-19 deaths have been recorded within 24 hours. According to data from the NCDC, the number of deaths increased from 1,212 recorded on Friday to 1,218 on Saturday. Nigeria recorded its highest number of daily deaths from COVID-19 on June 16 — with 31 people …
SJF holds annual awards ceremony today
Nigerian Sports Journalists under the umbrella of Sports Journalists Forum (SJF) will on Sunday, December 20, hold its annual awards ceremony. Undeterred by the challenges of the year under review as occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the group will be recognising outstanding members during its virtual award ceremony. According to the Chief Convener …
Pandemic exposes vulnerability of Italy’s ‘new poor’
The coronavirus pandemic did not produce Elena Simone’s first budgetary rough patch. The 49-year-old single mother found herself out of the job market when the 2008 global financial crisis hit Italy and never fully got back in, but she created a patchwork of small jobs that provided for herself and the youngest of her …
COVID-19: People flee London as tougher restrictions kick in
Trains were packed and roads were jammed yesterday evening as Londoners tried to flee the city ahead of tougher coronavirus restrictions. Fears over a new strain of coronavirus prompted the prime minister to announce on Saturday that all of those areas previously in Tier 3 in the South East – including London – would move to …
Kyiv confirms kidnapping of 6 Ukrainians from ship off Nigeria’s coast
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Saturday confirmed that six Ukrainian nationals were among the crew members abducted off the coast of Nigeria from the Cameroon-flagged STEVIA cargo ship. On Wednesday, pirates attacked the vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, having captured eight members of the crew, 28 nautical miles (51.8 kilometers) off the coast …
JUST IN: Katsina police rescue 80 abducted Islamiyya students, four others
*Recover 12 rustled cows Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Police in Katsina have rescued 80 Islamiyya students kidnapped from a school in Mahuta village, Dandume LGA of the state by some gunmen on Saturday. The Police also said 12 rustled cows were recovered during the operation. The Katsina State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Gambo Isah, …
Boxing: Alvarez dominates Smith to capture super-middleweight titles
Canelo Alvarez unanimously outpointed previously undefeated Callum Smith to win the WBA & Ring super-middleweight championships and vacant WBC super-middleweight title Saturday night at the Alamodome. Alvarez (54-1-2, 36 KOs) dominated his only bout this year, repeatedly hitting Smith (27-1, 19 KOs) with straight rights and right hooks to the head over 12 rounds, …
Report: ‘Many students’ abducted in fresh attack on Katsina school
An unconfirmed report reaching New Telegraph is indicating that another mass abduction of school children may have taken place in Katsina State. According to an online news portal, Katsina Post, gunmen, suspected to be bandits, abducted many students of Islamiyya School in Mahuta town, Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday. The …
US Congress poised to vote on COVID aid package after Fed compromise
The U.S. Congress appeared poised to vote on Sunday on a $900 billion coronavirus aid package after senators struck a late-night compromise to clear one of the final hurdles, a dispute over Federal Reserve pandemic lending authorities. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters at the U.S. Capitol late on Saturday: “If things continue …
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