Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 10th February 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 10th February 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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JUST IN: Ex-Super Eagles, Yisa Shofoluwe, is dead
A former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Shofoluwe, is dead. Popularly known as Dean of Defence, Shofoluwe died in the hospital on Tuesday night as funds were being raised for his treatment. He was said to have died from complications related to coronavirus. Shofoluwe held away in the right back position of the Super Eagles
JUST IN: COVID-19 kills 21 Nigerians in 24 hours, cases rise again
The dreaded COVID-19 pandemic struck 21 Nigerians dead on Tuesday as new cases rise again after two days of relief. Figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), showed that 21 deaths were reported on Tuesday, with new cases soaring to 1,056, a sharp rise from the 643 cases posted the previous
JUST IN: Senate votes to go ahead with Trump trial
The US Senate has voted 56-44 that it is constitutional to hold a trial for a president who is no longer in office. This means Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial will continue, starting tomorrow. Only a simple majority was required on the measure, reports the BBC.
FA Cup: Man Utd edge past West Ham after extra time to reach q’finals
*Managerless Bournemouth shock Burnley Scott McTominay scored in extra time as Manchester United beat West Ham to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Neither side could be separated in a drab 90 minutes in which both looked to be suffering from the effects of a packed and relentless season. But McTominay, who came off
Juve edge out Inter to reach Coppa Italia final
Juventus beat Inter Milan 2-1 on aggregate to reach the Coppa Italia final following a 0-0 draw in the second leg of the semi-final. Leading from the first leg in Milan, Juve survived a couple of scares before making it to the final for the second successive season. Former Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku and
JUST IN: Another APC ward Chairman dies in Benue
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Less than 48 hours after the APC ward Chairman in Gboko West Council in Benue State, Tersoo Ahu was murdered by thugs, another ward chairman of the party in Okpokwu Local Government Area, Sunday Idoko, died Tuesday. New Telegraph learnt that while the Gboko Ward Chairman was killed during the party’s
23 killed in Kaduna in renewed attacks
Bandits have killed 23 persons in attacks across five local government areas of Kaduna State within 24 hours. The Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the development on Tuesday. Aruwan, in a statement in Kaduna on Tuesday, said the attacks occurred in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Igabi and Kauru local government
Herders attack Amotekun personnel as operatives arrest 200 cows, two herdsmen in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun Corps were on Tuesday attacked by some herders in Irese community, Ifedore Local Government Area of the state. The men of the corps were attacked when they were trying to effect the arrest of the herdsmen for violating the open grazing order in the
Army sacks Sagir Musa, appoints new spokesperson
As part of ongoing reorganisation, the Nigerian Army has removed its spokesperson, Brig-Gen. Sagir Musa. Accordingly, Brig-Gen Mohammed Yerima has been appointed as the new Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR). Reports indicate that Yerima is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and African Public Relations Association (APRA). Until his appointment, the
Army sacks Sagir Musa, appoints new spokesperson
As part of ongoing reorganisation, the Nigerian Army has removed its spokesperson, Brig-Gen. Sagir Musa. Accordingly, Brig-Gen Mohammed Yerima has been appointed as the new Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR). Reports indicate that Yerima is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and African Public Relations Association (APRA). Until
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