Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 22nd December 2020
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Gombe State Police receive over 250 rape reports in 2020 – CP
The Police Command in Gombe State says it received over 250 reports of rape across the state in 2020. Maikudi Shehu, the Commissioner of Police (CP), disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Gombe. Shehu said that though crimes of various kinds were declining in view of the proactive measures his Command had put …
The Sun Nigeria.
Curator laments impact of COVID-19 on Museums
The Curator, National Museum, Ilorin, Mrs Bimpe Oladele says the outbreak of COVID-19 has affected the flow of visitors to museums in the country. Oladele said this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin. She said the concerns about the Coronavirus had resulted in drastic reduction …
The Sun Nigeria.
ECOWAS to send 90 observers to Niger’s general elections
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying an electoral observation mission of 90 officials for Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections in Niger. A statement from the sub-regional institution said they comprise 10 long-term and 80 short-term observers. “These 90 observers from ECOWAS Member States except Niger, the ECOWAS Court of Justice and …
The Sun Nigeria.
#EndSARS : Father of teenager demands justice
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Father of 17-year-old Innocent Kokorifa killed in August 2016 by operatives of the Anti-Vice unit of the Bayelsa Police Command has recounted before the Bayelsa Judicial Panel of Inquiry on police brutality how his son was murdered. Also an Octogenarian and two other families have demanded justice for their relatives. Mr.Daniel …
The Sun Nigeria.
Dental surgeon cautions older people against breaking bones with teeth
Dr Hassan Kalejaiye, the Chief Dental Surgeon, University of Ilorin Dental Clinic, has cautioned older people, especially those over 50, to avoid breaking bones with their teeth while eating. Kalejaiye, who gave the advice on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Ilorin, explained that the teeth became more fragile as one grew older. He said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Coronavirus: Mauritius closes borders to passengers from UK, South Africa
Mauritius has closed its borders to passengers flying in from England, Scotland, Wales and South Africa as of midnight on Monday. This follows the discovery of a new variant of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Briefing the media, Dr Zouberr Joomaye, spokesperson of the COVID-19 National Communications Committee, said no flight with …
The Sun Nigeria.
Two artisans in court over alleged attempt to steal car
The police, on Tuesday, arraigned two artisans, Uzodima Daniel, 34 and Adamu Mohammed, 30, before a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly attempting to steal a car. Daniel, a Painter and Mohammed, a Labourer, both of Karimo and Kuchingoro Village, Abuja, are standing trial on a two-count charge of joint act and attempt to …
The Sun Nigeria.
FG to shutdown Third Mainland Bridge 72 hours, partially close Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 48 hours
The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Tuesday announced a 72-hour total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge to cast concrete on thee expansion joints. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the shutdown will take effect from midnight on Saturday to midnight on Tuesday. He added that …
The Sun Nigeria.
Why terrorists target schools – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says terrorists target schools for abduction of vulnerable children to embarrass government and inflict damage on the credibility of a nation. Mohammed was reacting to the abduction and rescue of 344 school boys in Kankara and 80 Islamic school students both in Katsina State as well …
The Sun Nigeria.
I will continue to empower, attract projects to my constituency – Hon. Pat Asadu
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The Member representing Nsukka/Igbo-eze South Federal constituency of Enugu State in the National Assembly, Hon. Pat Asasdu has said that he will continue to empower and attract projects to the people of his constituents to justify the confidence reposed in him. Asadu said this Tuesday in Nsukka in an interview with …
The Sun Nigeria.
Garba Shehu: Repentant bandits played role in securing release of Kankara boys
Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has explained how repentant bandits played a role in securing the release of over 300 schoolboys abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina. Shehu who disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Channels Television’ breakfast programme, ‘Sunrise Daily’ said although no ransom was paid, there were negotiations …
Olu of Warri dies at 65
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, is dead. The Olu is suspected to have died of COVID-19 complications on Monday. He was 65. The monarch was said to have recently received Olu Irefin, a Major-General, whom the army said died of COVID-19 complications. The traditional ruler’s death is coming a few days after he celebrated his …
COVID-19: US Congress passes long-awaited deal for coronavirus aid
The US Congress has passed a long-awaited $900bn (£660bn) package of coronavirus pandemic aid after months of political wrangling. Senators approved the bill late on Monday, hours after it was passed by the House of Representatives, reports the BBC. The aid includes direct payments for many Americans and support for businesses and unemployment programmes. …
Seven positive COVID-19 results in latest EPL testing
The Premier League has confirmed seven positive coronavirus tests among players and staff in its latest round of testing. A total of 1,569 players and club staff members were tested between December 14-20; the seven people who have tested positive are self-isolating, reports the BBC. Areas in new Tier 4 confirmed It is a …
EPL: Abraham scores twice as Chelsea beat West Ham
*Burnley upset Wolves to move out of bottom three Tammy Abraham scored twice as Chelsea ended their recent mini-slump by beating West Ham United at Stamford Bridge to move up to fifth in the Premier League. Back-to-back defeats had seen the Blues slip down the table but they made the ideal start on Monday as …
Microsoft, Google, Cisco, VMware join legal battle against hacking company NSO
Tech giants Microsoft, Alphabet , Cisco, and VMware on Monday joined Facebook’s legal battle against hacking company NSO, filing an amicus brief in federal court that warned that the Israeli firm’s tools were “powerful, and dangerous.” The brief warns that the growth of “a robust, unchecked, commercial market for cyber-surveillance tools would dramatically increase …
COVID-19: US President-elect Joe Biden gets vaccine live on TV
President-elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, saying he was getting the jab to show Americans it is “safe to take”. Biden joins a growing number of political leaders getting the jab, including Vice-President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. On Sunday, the roll-out began for a …
COVID-19: California could see 100,000 hospitalizations in January
California has recorded half a million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks and could have nearly 100,000 hospitalizations in the next month. Governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged Monday that a state projection model shows hospitalizations in that range and that he’s likely to extend his stay-at-home order for much of the state, reports The …
Police arrest 500 people for not wearing face masks
Taiwo Jimoh No fewer than 500 people have been arrested by police in Lagos State for not wearing face marks in various part of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, who paraded the suspects Monday at the Command’s headquarters in Ikeja, said anybody seen walking on the road, dancing …
ASUU may resume January 2021 – Ngige
…says govt has met 98% of union’s demands Regina Otokpa, Abuja The Federal Government has hinted that university students were likely to return to classes in the next few weeks, saying the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), may be called off in January. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris …
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