Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 13th June 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 13th June 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Shell gas MD: ‘Nigeria has enough gas for electricity generation
The President, Nigeria Gas Association, Ed Ubong, has said the gas resources in Nigeria is capable of providing electricity to the 85 million Nigerians, who currently do not have access to electricity. Speaking at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) in Abuja, he stressed that making power available and accessible, would remain the most
June 12: We’ve not benefitted from FG –Abiola’s family laments
As the nation marked the anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election yesterday, the family of late winner, Chief MKO Abiola, yesterday accused the Federal Government of neglect. The family said that since the declaration by the Federal Government of June 12 as the country’s democracy day, it has not received any
Police disperse protesters in Abuja, Lagos
•Arrest, release five The Commissioner Police in Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, yesterday said that five persons allegedly involved in the June 12 protests were arrested in front of Gani Fawehinmi’s Park (GFP), Ojota and had been released. Odumosu disclosed this to journalists during his situation assessment visit to GFP, saying that as
Okiro: Why kidnap for ransom is on the rise
• Govt must deploy technology –Ejiofor • Nigeria has symptoms of a failed state –Ozekhome Former Inspector- General of Police, Chief Mike Okiro, has attributed increase in cases of kidnapping and banditry for ransom to terrorists’ desperation to fund their operations, following international stifling of their funds in the regular banking system. Okiro,
Euro 2020: Lukaku in goal tribute to Eriksen as Belgium beat Russia
Romelu Lukaku paid tribute to his Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen after scoring against Russia to help world number one side Belgium start Euro 2020 with a win. Denmark midfielder Eriksen collapsed on the pitch earlier on Saturday in the Group B game with Finland and received emergency treatment on the field, reports the
Euro 2020: Denmark midfielder, Eriksen, ‘awake’ after collapsing on pitch
…as Finland beat hosts 1-0 Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is “awake” in hospital after collapsing in the Euro 2020 match against Finland, said the Danish Football Association. The 29-year-old’s condition has been “stabilised”, according to tournament organisers UEFA. The game was suspended before half-time after the Inter Milan player fell to the ground and received
Guinness World Record holder Sebastian Abreu, who played for 31 clubs, retires
Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian “El Loco” Abreu, who played for the most clubs in football history, has retired at the age of 44. Abreu had joined recently promoted Uruguay outfit Sud America in March — the 31st club of his career, and played his last game in Friday’s 5-0 league loss. “The curtain comes down after
We must appreciate Nigerians who fought for democratic rule – Chief Agwa
A philanthropist, Chief Sunday Agwa Audu has urged Nigerians not to discard the efforts of notable Nigerians who fought to ensure that the country moved from dictatorship to democratic rule which has guaranteed the freedom of all citizens. Chief Agwa, in a press statement on Saturday to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day, urged Nigerians
Demolition of illegal structures will bring sanity to Bayelsa – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has said that the demolition exercise going on the state has brought sanity to the metropolis. Speaking on Saturday in Yenagoa, during his maiden media chat, the governor stated that some the demolished illegal structures were serving as hide-outs for criminals. The governor, in a press release by
Protesters apprehend travellers with guns, weapons in Ondo
Youths, who took part in the June 12 protest in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have apprehended a commercial bus alongside its passengers after they found guns and other dangerous weapons inside the vehicle. The vehicle, an 18-seater bus with registration number Gombe DKU 807 XA, was nabbed after it was stuck in traffic
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