Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 9th April 2021
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Why we conducted joint operations at Ntak Ikot Akpan
Molly Kilete, Abuja The army headquarters in Abuja, has confirmed that it conducted a clearance operations alongside other security agencies at Ntak Ikot Akpan in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State to flush out the miscreants and criminals who have been terrorizing law abiding citizens from going about their legitimate businesses. Director
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Imo: Condemnation trails burning of police stations, killing of officers
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Worried by incessant destruction of police stations and confrontation with security personnel in Imo and Akwa Ibom States, South Youth Forum (SYF), a socio-political organisation, has condemned the act and advised the youth to desist from anything capable of escalating the situation, regardless of the provocation. In a statement, yesterday, the
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We have critical security situation in South-East, South-South – I-G
The Acting Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there are critical security situation in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country. Baba disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a meeting with police strategic commanders in the zones. He said the meeting was aimed at discussing security issues
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National Covid regime would trump local rules under new German law
The German government announced, on Friday, that the country’s infection protection law would be amended so that a nationwide approach to the coronavirus pandemic overrides a regional approach in certain situations. Government spokesperson, Ulrike Demmer, said that the law would be amended so that the government in Berlin can impose nationwide rules on the country’s
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband dies
LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) – Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. The Duke of Edinburgh, as he was officially known, had been by his wife’s side throughout her 69-year reign, the longest
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UK leaders ‘incredibly sad’ about passing of Prince Philip
Leaders of Britain’s devolved nations have paid tribute to Prince Philip, who has died, aged 99. The British prime minister has paid tribute to Prince Philip, saying Britain will “give thanks, as a nation and a Kingdom” to his “extraordinary life and work.” “It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from
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Osinbajo inaugurates ESP’s solar power programme in Jigawa
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Friday inaugurate the Solar Power Naija programme in Jigawa, commencing with the Jangefe community which will get 1,000 Solar Home Systems connections. The programme is in pursuit of the Federal Government’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP). The scheme is part of a 100,000 scheme with A-SOLAR, a local solar power
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Plateau Senator solicits FG support for victims of fire disaster
From Gyang Bere, Jos Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly, Professor Nora Dadu’ut has appealed to Federal Government to assist indigents farmers who lost yam seedlings worth over N500 million during the fire disaster in Namu community in Quan-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. Senator Dadu’ut disclosed this during a press conference
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HYPPADEC: Emir Gwandu, lauds Buhari on prompt interventions
From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi Emir of Gwandu and Chairman Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for immediate take off of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) to address the plights of riverine communities. The Royal father noted that the Commission will relief the
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NSF: We’ve surpassed our expectations in swimming – Bayelsa coach
The coach of Bayelsa’s swimming team, Gentle Offoin, says the team has surpassed its expectations at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF), Edo 2020. Offoin told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Edo on Friday, that nobody could stop Bayelsa in any swimming event after this NSF. The coach said the team’s success
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Another Buhari ally, Mahmud Tukur, dies in Abuja
A former minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr Mahmud Tukur, is dead. He reportedly died in the early hours of Friday. He was the first Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano and also a former director of Cadbury Nigeria. Close family members confirmed his death. Dr Tukur was a close associate of President Muhammadu Buhari.
NCWD: Group tasks new DG on vulnerable women
Caleb Onwe, Abuja A group of African women on Friday called on the newly appointed Director General of National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir, to give priority attention to addressing the plight of vulnerable women in Nigeria. One of the leaders of the group, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, said that holistic development
UPDATE: Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, dies at 99
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history, reports the BBC. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The
Imo jailbreak: Police nab 1 escapee in A’Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested one David Ubong, one of the inmates set free when gunmen attacked a correctional center in Owerri, Imo State earlythis week. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, in Uyo on Friday, said that Ubong confessed to having escaped from the Owerri
JUST IN: Queen’s husband dies aged 99
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99.
20th NSF: All eyes on Brume, Nse Uko, Nwokocha, Adegoke as athletics event begins
2016 Rio Olympics long jump finalist and bronze medallist at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, Ese Brume and sprinter Grace Nwokocha will be the cynosure of all eyes as the athletics event of the 20th National Sports Festival begins Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Brume is the overwhelming favourite to successfully defend
Wales to ease COVID-19 restrictions early
Wales has announced that it is easing certain coronavirus restrictions a week earlier than previously planned. “Improvements” in the public health situation mean two households will be able to meet indoors from May 3 – with gyms and leisure centres also set to open ahead of schedule. On Thursday, it was announced that COVID cases in
Caribbean island warns of volcano eruption risk, orders evacuations
Residents of northern areas on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent have been ordered to evacuate homes due to a significant increase in the risk of an eruption at the La Soufriere volcano, the government said on Thursday. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, said people living in so-called red
Nigerian Army loses 11 personnel in ‘unprovoked attack’ in Benue
One officer and 10 soldiers have been gunned down in an unprovoked attack by suspected Benue militiamen, the Nigerian Army said on Thursday night. The army also said the attack took place in Konshisha council area of Benue State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Mohammed Yerima, who made the disclosure in a statement,
Europa League roundup: Roma seal fightback at Ajax, Villarreal beat Zagreb
• Ajax 1-2 Roma; Dinamo Zagreb 0-1 Villarreal • Ibañez strike puts Roma in control, Moreno seals Villarreal win Ibañez crashed home a spectacular volley two minutes from time to give Roma a 2-1 away win over Ajax in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. A missed penalty and a horror goalkeeping slip cost Ajax dearly as they lost a half-time lead and
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