Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 25th December 2020
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Soldiers nab 2 bandits terrorizing Zamfara, 2 others surrenders
From Molly KILETE Soldiers nab 2 Soldiers nab 2 bandits terrorizing Zamfara, 2 others surrenders who made this known in a statement, said “In continuation of efforts to forestall bandits activities and to ensure peaceful Yuletide celebrations in the North West Zone, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI have intensified its ground and air operations in …
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Coronavirus: Morocco acquires 65 million doses of vaccines – Health Minister
Morocco has acquired 65 million doses of the two COVID-19 vaccines, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb announced at the Governing Council meeting on Thursday in Rabat. He said that the targeted number is 25 million people, representing 80 per cent of the Moroccan population. The preparations for the launch of the national vaccination campaign have …
The Sun Nigeria.
Four Burundian journalists granted presidential pardon
Four Burundian journalists of the independent daily Iwacu (Chez nous) have been granted presidential pardon after 430 days in detention for “undermining state security,” the editorial staff of the newspaper said on Friday. Agnès Ndirubusa, Christine Kamikazi, Egide Harerimana and Térence Mpozenzi were arrested on 22 October, 2019, while they were reporting on problems of …
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Christmas: Comply with pandemic protocols, CAN urges Christians
By Lukman Olabiyi The chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) ,Lagos State, Rev. Stephen Adegbite, has appealed to Christians to comply strictly with COVID-19 pandemic protocols and guidelines in their activities during and after the Christmas season. Rev. Adegbite made the plea in his goodwill message to christians. According to the statement issued by the Lagos State …
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Christmas tragedy averted as travellers escape death along Kogi express road
Four travellers along Gbagi express road in Kogi state escaped what could have been described as a Christmas tragedy as the vehicle which they were travelling in caught flames and got completely burnt down. The vehicle a Toyota Tundra developed an electrical malfunction which resulted to a fire which started from the bonnet and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Threat of attacks: Farmers, herders in Plateau resolves to expose bandits in their communities
From Gyang Bere, Jos Farmers herders in Riyom and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State have resolved to exposed criminal elements in their communities in respond to threat of attacks by bandits in some parts of Plateau State. The meeting which was convened by Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission …
The Sun Nigeria.
Monarch felicitates with Christians at Christmas, urges Christians to pray for peace in Nigeria
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Eburu of Iba in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Okunoye Oyedeji 11 has urged Christians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration to pray for peace in the country. The monarch also urged Christians to use the occasion to seek the face of God …
The Sun Nigeria.
Uproar in Langtang as Military takes over Domkat Bali’s burial
From Gyang Bere, Jos There is pandemonium in Langtang North and South Local government areas of Plateau State over the alleged burial arrangement of the Ponzhi Tarok, Late Gen. Domkat Yah Bali, by the Military without recognising the Langtang North and South joint traditional council. The former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bali died recently …
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Christmas: Time to remember poor, vulnerable around us – Sen Uba Sani
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna As the world especially Christian faithful celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ today, Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani has described the day as another opportunity to practically remember the poor and vulnerable groups in the society. The lawmaker in a Christmas message noted that there is the need for all …
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Christmas Day: Muslims worship in Church in Nasarawa
Faith Awa Maji, Lafia The Islamic Movement of Nigeria known as, Sheittes, Youth Forum Nasarawa State branch have worship with Christian faithful to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ at the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ, (ERCC) Graceland Lafia Nasarawa State. Leader of the Islamic group, Mallam Muhammad Amin said they were at the Church …
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Man City duo test positive for COVID-19
Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday. Two members of the club’s staff, whose identities have not been revealed, have also tested positive. Defender Walker and striker Jesus now look set to miss City’s Premier League matches against Newcastle, Everton and Chelsea, …
Kwara nullifies irregular employment of 2,414 SUBEB teachers
*Opens new employment portal January Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State government has announced the nullification of the controversial employment of 2,414 teachers, otherwise called ‘sunset workers’, by the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) in the twilight of the administration of former Governor Abdufattah Ahmed in 2019. This was contained in a statement by …
Nkanga: A’Ibom ex-military gov dies of COVID-19
Tony Anichebe, Uyo A former Military Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Director General of Divine Mandate, a political machinery that worked for the emergence of Governor Udom Emmanuel, Commodore Idongesit Okon Nkanga (rtd) has died from COVID-19. Nkanga died early Friday morning after a long battle with the novel pandemic. As at the …
Nollywood movie producer, Chico Ejiro is dead
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro is dead. He died in the early hours of Christmas day from a seizure. He only just concluded directing his new movie on Christmas Eve. His remains have been deposited at the morgue. Details later…
Egypt’s central bank keeps rates unchanged, adjusts inflation target
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its main interest rates steady on Thursday, citing rising inflation in recent months and slowing economic growth due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bank held the overnight lending rate at 9.25% and the overnight deposit rate 8.25%, the lowest since July 2014. All but two of the …
Staff at UK coronavirus testing lab hit by outbreak of disease
Staff at the UK’s biggest testing lab in Milton Keynes have been hit by an outbreak of coronavirus as the country struggles to contain the soaring number of infections. Cases have been reported in three of the four scientific teams at Milton Keynes Lighthouse Laboratory, Sky News said on Christmas Eve. Sky said there had also …
US election: Court affirms ruling dismissing Trump challenge in Wisconsin
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision dismissing a lawsuit seeking to declare President Donald Trump won swing state Wisconsin. Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump by 0.6 points in Wisconsin in the November 3 election, a key victory that helped propel Biden to the White House, reports The Associated Press. Trump filed …
Nigeria records over 1,000 new COVID-19 infections
*Third time in one week For the second consecutive day — and the third time within one week — over 1,000 new coronavirus infections have been confirmed across Nigeria. Confirming the positive samples on Thursday, the update for December 24 by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that the new cases were …
Former Gov Kwankwaso loses father
Muhammad Kabir, Kano The former governor of Kano State Rabi’u Kwankwaso has lost his father, Musa Kwankwaso, who died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 93. Late Kwankwaso, was village head of Kwankwaso before he was elevated to district head of Madobi Local Government Area and Majidadin Kano by the …
Brazilian media celebrity, Sheyla Hershey, celebrates birthday in style
Known for her extremely large breast implants, Brazilian media celebrity, Sheyla Hershey recently celebrated her 41st birthday in grand style pulling the biggest string in New York City. The glamour and TV personality model became popular for her extremely large breast implants moving from a natural breast size of B-cup to 34FFF after undergoing …
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