Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Ban on open grazing will improve Nigeria’s security – Benue PDP
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Benue State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that the security situation in the country will improve following the decision of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to ban open grazing. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the State Publicity Secretary of the …
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EU calls on US to help rein in powerful social media giants
(dpa/NAN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on the US to help rein in the power of social media firms, creating a global rule book “based on our values.” The business model of online platforms has an impact, not only on free and fair competition but also on our democracies, our security …
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Rewane, Ehimuan, other business leaders set for TEC’s vantage forum
Frontline non-denominational Christian ministry, The Elevation Church (TEC), is set to equip entrepreneurs and business executives to build lasting businesses at her annual business outlook event, Vantage Forum, taking place virtually on Saturday, 30th January 2021 from 9.am to noon. Now in its 7th edition, Vantage Forum will host renowned Economist, Bismarck Rewane, Digital Empowerment, Advocate, Juliet Ehimuan, and …
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Developing solid minerals will reduce over-dependence on petroleum – NDA
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, Maj-Gen Jamil Sarham, said the development of the solid minerals sector will reduce the over-dependence of Nigeria on petroleum. Gen. Sarham disclosed this on Tuesday in Jos while signing a memorandum of understanding with the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC) Jos for …
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NAF wings 7 fighter pilots to fight terrorists, bandits
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday winged seven fighter pilots with a charge on them to be strong, bold and disciplined to tackle the myriads of security challenges bedeviling the nation. The young pilots have also been told to be combat-ready to deal with terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other criminals …
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FIDA official attributes high rate of paternity fraud to abandonment
(From Joy Mbachi, NAN) Dr Helen Obi, Vice-Chairperson, Federation of International Women Lawyers (FIDA) Anambra chapter, has described the alleged high rate of paternity fraud to the abuse and abandonment women experience in marriages. Obi, an expert in Family Law, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Tuesday. She said that …
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Edo: Owner of Ugbekun police station building razed by #EndSARS rioters demands N40 million compensation
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin An 88-year-old owner of a building housing the Ugbekun Police Station burnt down by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests in Edo State, Pa Olaye Anthony, has asked the State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and Related Abuses for compensation of N40 million. Speaking with reporters, counsel to …
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Quit order: I never knew Akeredolu was making an empty threat – Pastor Giwa
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure An Akure, Ondo State-based Christian cleric, Adewale Giwa, has expressed disappointment over Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s failure to evict Fulani herdsmen from Ondo state as earlier promised. Akeredolu had given herders of Fulani extraction seven days ultimatum to vacate the state’s forests. The order expired on Sunday and South-West Governors led by …
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OSOM games: NSCDC to prioritize sports development
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged victorious at the just concluded ’’One Service, One Medal’’ (OSOM Games) held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, winning a total of 104 medals which includes 50 gold, 33 silver and 21 bronze medals. The NSCDC team which comprising about …
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NIN issued in Kwara before 2012 invalid – NIMC
(From Fatima Mohammed-Lawal, NAN) The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says that any National Identification Card or National Identity Number (NIN) issued in Kwara before 2012 is not valid. The NIMC acting Coordinator in the state, Mr Paul Popoola, disclosed this on Tuesday at the University of Ilorin, while speaking with newsmen. Popoola explained that …
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My house was set ablaze by Fulani herdsmen, bandits – Sunday Igboho
Police PRO: We’ve commenced investigations Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan The embattled Yoruba rights activist and warlord, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (a.k.a Sunday Igboho) whose house at Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital was torched by some suspected arsonists, has revealed that the deed was carried out by Fulani herdsmen and bandits. According to report …
ZLP to Buhari: Speak out on killer herdsmen
Babatope Okeowo, Akure The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), in Ondo State Tuesday challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to dissociate himself from criminal elements using Fulani herdsmen as cover to unleash terror on innocent travellers and farmers in the state and the Southwest region as a whole. The Chairman of the party, Chief Joseph Akinlaja said …
Benue PDP applauds govs ban on open grazing of livestock
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State Tuesday expressed optimism that Nigerians will witness great improvement in security across the nation following the declaration by state governors that open grazing of livestock be banned in the country. The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) …
JUST IN: NECO releases new date for 2020 SSCE
Regina Otokpa, Abuja The National Examinations Council (NECO), has fixed new dates for its 2020 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates. A statement released by NECO’s Head, Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani on Tuesday in Abuja, noted that candidates were given more time to complete their registration process for the 2020 external …
Police: Hoodlums set Igboho’s house on fire
The Oyo State Police Command says hoodlums are responsible for burning the house of Sunday Adeyemo, a youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho. Igboyo’s house in Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, was gutted by fire in the early hours of Tuesday. In a statement, Olugbenga Fadeyi, command spokesperson said the hoodlums arrived at …
COVID-19: From 964 to 1,430, Nigeria records 48 percent daily count increase in 24 hours
Nigeria has recorded a 48 percent increase in the number of COVID-19 infections confirmed within 24 hours. On Sunday, after three weeks of recording a minimum of 1,000 new positive samples daily, Nigeria’s single-day count had dropped to 964 new cases. But on Monday, there had been a 48 percent rise in this figure …
Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion
Armed and ready to go, Taiwan air force jets screamed into the sky on Tuesday in a drill to simulate a war scenario, showing its fleet’s battle readiness after dozens of Chinese warplanes flew into the island’s air defence zone over the weekend. Taiwan, claimed by China as its territory, has been on edge …
Under Biden, China faces renewed trade pressure
The U.S.-Chinese trade war isn’t going away under President Joe Biden. Biden won’t confront Beijing right away, economists say, because he wants to focus on the coronavirus and the economy. However, Biden looks set to renew pressure over trade and technology grievances that prompted President Donald Trump to hike tariffs on Chinese imports in …
COVID-19: Brazil crisis like ‘medieval plague’ as patients suffocate without oxygen
Conditions in the city of Manaus, deep in the Amazon rainforest where the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 is believed to have originated, are now so bad that people are suffocating in hospital beds without oxygen. It’s being described as like a “medieval plague” and the fear is that it’s going to continue to spread. …
US to ‘make good’ on climate finance pledges, Kerry tells leaders
The United States will “make good” on financial commitments to developing countries struggling with climate change, top U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told a summit of world leaders on Monday. Kerry said the United States was “proud to be back” in the global climate discussion, just days after President Joe Biden signed an order …
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