Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 29th December 2020
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Bauchi Assembly passes N213.9 billion budget for 2021
(By Ahmed Kaigama, NAN) The Bauchi State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the state’s N213.9 billion Appropriation Bill for 2020. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the amount is N46.7 billion higher than that of 2020 which was N167.2 billion. NAN reports that Governor Bala Mohammed on Dec 15, presented N213.9 billion …
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COVID-19 has mutated, become extra resistant, expert warns
(From Fatima Mohammed-Lawal, NAN) Dr Emmanuel Opowoye, a Public Health Physician in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), warns that COVID-19 virus has mutated and built a lot of resistance. Opowoye, who gave the warning while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, advised Nigerians to adhere strictly to the …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: NMA attributes second wave to poor adherence to non-pharmaceutical guidelines
(From Blessing Odega, NAN) Dr Innocent Emmanuel, Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau state chapter, has attributed the second wave of COVID-19, to poor and non-adherence to the virus’s non-pharmaceutical guidelines. Emmanuel, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos, said that it was evidence that …
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Croatia
(Al Jazeera) A strong earthquake has hit central Croatia, with injuries reported as well as considerable damage to buildings southeast of the capital. The earthquake was felt throughout the country on Tuesday, as well as in neighbouring Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said a magnitude earthquake hit 46km (17 miles) …
The Sun Nigeria.
Britain’s markets open with strong lead after Brexit deal
(dpa/NAN) Britain’s markets opened with a strong start after a Brexit trade deal was agreed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government and the European Commission. On Tuesday when the FTSE 100 reopened after the Christmas break, shares were up by 100 points to 6,600 after closing at 6,502 at 1230 GMT on Christmas Eve. By …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ex-House of Reps candidate Efosa optimistic about Edo’s security
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A former People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) House of Representatives candidate in Oredo Federal Constituency, Hon Omo Osagie Efosa, has expressed optimism that the state will soon overcome its current security challenges. He made the remark in Benin while sending his Christmas messages to the people of the state. Mr Efosa said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tropical storm Chalane moves towards Mozambique, emergency teams ready
(dpa/NAN) Tropical storm Chalane is drifting towards Africa’s eastern coast with winds of 120 kilometres per hour and is expected to make landfall in Mozambique. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said this on Wednesday in Johannesburg. The tropical storm was expected to gain in strength on its way to Mozambique …
The Sun Nigeria.
WHO praises role of science in overcoming current, emerging challenges
(Sputnik/NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said that there would be new pandemic-related challenges in 2021, such as mutations of the virus, and praised the role of science in overcoming them. The Head of the WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said: “There will be setbacks & new challenges in 2021, like new variants of #COVID19. …
The Sun Nigeria.
FRSC urges motorists, travellers to comply with COVID-19 protocols
(From Aderemi Bamgbose, NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday urged drivers and travellers to adhere strictly to the Nigeria Centre for Drug Control (NCDC) preventive measures, to contain the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. Mr Olusegun Aladenika, the Unit Commander, Ore, Ondo State, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency …
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Coronavirus: Over 700 infected in Seoul prison, 1 death – Report
(Sputnik/NAN) The number of coronavirus cases linked to an outbreak in the Dongbu Detention Centre in Seoul has reached 762. One infected inmate has died, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, citing authorities. The cluster in the Dongbu prison was discovered in mid-December and has since contributed to South Korea’s daily increase in cases surpassing …
The Sun Nigeria.
Catholic bishop kidnapped in Imo
Gunmen have abducted Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of Owerri Catholic archdiocese in Imo state. Chikwe was said to have been kidnapped in Owerri on Sunday night. According to online newspaper, TheCable, he was whisked away alongside his driver on Sunday night at a location not far from his residence in the state capital. …
Flood: Rivers LG boss urges NEMA to build IDP camp
The Chairman of Ogba/ Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Ifeanyi Odili, yesterday appealed to the Federal Government to build a permanent Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centre for victims of flood in the area. The council boss said there was always flooding in the council area which often affected many people, noting …
We’ll develop Oyo through mineral resources, agriculture – Makinde
…as gov meets Obas, renders account of stewardship Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that his administration’s determination to extract value from mineral resources deposited in the Oke Ogun area of the state andthe competitive advantage of the area in terms of agriculture would boost agribusiness and the state’s Internally Generated Revenue …
S/’West Caretaker C’ttee nullifies suspension of 5 Ondo PDP chieftains
Sues for peace The South-West Zonal Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nullified the suspension of five chieftains of the party in Ondo State, saying their suspension by the state’s Working Committee fell short of procedures as laid down in the party’s Constitution. Chief Oyedele Ibini, Hon. Lad Ojomo, Mr. Ayo Fadaka, …
Effort ongoing to secure kidnapped businessman, says Ekiti CP
Ekiti State Police Commissioner, Mr. Babatunde Mobayo, has expressed confidence in ongoing effort by police in collaboration with other security agencies in the state to secure freedom for a businessman, Mr. Happiness Ajayi Okunola, who was abducted by unknown gunmen. Okunola, was abducted around 6p.m. alongside Oluwaseun Fatile between Isan-Iludun Road on Christmas day …
Ekiti to engage more architects in urban renewal, other projects
Ekiti State Government has disclosed its plan to engage more architects in partnership with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) with a view to ensuring its Urban Renewal Projects meet international standard. Governor Kayode Fayemi stated this when he received the leadership of ARCON, led by its National President, Arc (Sir) Dipo Ajayi …
Why we stepped down Yuletide activities, by National Theatre
The management of the National Theatre in Lagos has explained that its planned programmes for the 2020 Christmas and New Year festivities were hindered by the Lagos State government’s ban on carnival, concerts and street parties in the state. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the National Theatre, Steph Ogundele, told the News Agency …
Telecom dealers to FG: 2m youths jobless over suspension of SIM card registration
The Arewa Telecom Operators Agents and Simcard Dealers Association (ATOASDA) yesterday said that at least two million Nigerians, mostly youths have lost their means of livelihood following suspension of sale, registration and activation of SIM Cards by the Federal Government. The telecom agents, who addressed a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, noted that even …
FG’ll expand ESP to accommodate MSMEs’ survival fund – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has hinted that the government may need to expand the scope of the Survival Fund under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Scheme (MSMEs). According to a statement released by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, yesterday, Osinbajo also justified slash of import duties on vehicles, insisting …
Fidelity Bank announces board retirements, appointments
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced new board appointments in place of some of its outgoing directors, who recently successfully completed their tenure on the board in accordance with the bank’s internal governance policies. Mrs. Aku Odinkemelu, Executive Director, South Directorate, who was appointed to the Board on August 4, 2014, will be retiring by …
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