Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 28th June 2021
Top Nigeria News Dailies Update from Newspaper Headlines Today this Afternoon
Read also
Delta Assembly loses another member
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Delta State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of Kenneth Ogba, who represented Isoko South Constituency. The first term lawmaker on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) died on Sunday night in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state. His death is
The Sun Nigeria.
Uganda rugby player vanishes in Monaco during COVID-19 isolation
A rugby player on Uganda’s national team has disappeared from his hotel in Monaco where the team was isolated. The team was in isolation after some members tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the repechage qualifier for the Tokyo Olympics. Uganda Rugby Union in a statement said the player, James Odong, was being looked for
The Sun Nigeria.
APC Congresses: Sale of forms begins July 1
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Sequel to the approval by the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed July 1 as date for the resumption of sale of forms for the conduct of Congresses across Wards, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and States of the federation to elect
The Sun Nigeria.
Borno suspends aid group over gun-shooting training
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Borno State government has suspended an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) providing Humanitarian aid to affected victims of Boko Haram in the state, for alleged training of its staff in shooting of gun at an hotel in Maiduguri, the state capital. The government, in a statement by spokesman to the governor, Malam
The Sun Nigeria.
Fayemi celebrates ex-WAEC registrar, Alex Ajayi at 91
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has commended the former Registrar of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Chief Alex Olu Ajayi, for translating his personal life history into a memoir that can serve as legacy for generations unborn. The Governor who gave the commendation in Ado-Ekiti at a reception organized to
The Sun Nigeria.
Leveraging technology to grow Nigeria’s capital market
By Chinwendu Obienyi As regulators battle with the challenges confronting the Nigerian capital market including the lack of confidence due to 2008 crash, loss in value of investment, and rise in unclaimed dividend among others, the market, however, is gradually getting intertwined with digital technology. Last year, the market was one of the best performing
The Sun Nigeria.
Imo police nab 4 suspected kidnappers
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Operatives of the anti-kidnapping of the state police command have arrested three suspected kidnappers, including one of the fleeing inmates of the Owerri correctional service, during the April 4 jailbreak. Acting spokesman of the Imo state police command, Michael Abatam (CSP), disclosed that the suspects were nabbed at the weekend by
The Sun Nigeria.
Traders send SOS to Sanwo-Olu, police, over planned market invasion
By Christopher Oji Traders, shop owners and stakeholders operating under the aegis of Balogun Business Association (BBA) in Lagos, have raised the alarm over rumoured threat to invade their market by thugs loyal to a former chairman of the association.
The Sun Nigeria.
Kano foreign currencies trafficking: Why suspect has not been transferred to EFCC
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The suspect apprehended at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, in connection with the importation of bales of foreign currencies is yet to be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for diligent investigation. An official of the Commission, who spoke to Daily Sun, under the condition of
The Sun Nigeria.
Ataga’s murder: Family urges police to go beyond Chidinma’s arrest
The family of late Michael Usifo Ataga has issued a statement calling for an in-depth investigation of his murder and urged the police to go beyond the arrest of the suspect to get to the bottom of the case. In a statement entitled “Libelous publications in respect of murder of Michael Usifo Ataga: Demand for
The Sun Nigeria.
Flee from destructive, juicy gift, CJN tasks Appeal Court Justices
Tunde Oyesina, Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad Monday charges the new Appeal Court Justices to do everything humanly to possible to avoid accepting juicy but destructive gifts, that may land them in trouble in the discharge of their judicial functions. The CJN said that their reputation matter much and count
JUST IN: 18 APC govs storm Gusau Tuesday for Matawalle’s defection
Zamfara goverment says 18 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are expected to receive Governor Bello Matawalle into their party on Tuesday. The Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of the organising ceremony and Zamfara Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Monday. Dosara said:
Father of three seeks FG’s intervention over wrongful incarceration
A father of three (name withheld) who was in 2015 sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly using a vessel to import and export petroleum products without license has sought the Federal Government’s intervention in his case over what he described as a ‘miscarriage
Ortom: Jihadists herdsmen have killed 7,400 Christians in six years
Over 5m displaced, properties destroyed Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has disclosed that findings by the “Statista Research Department” has revealed that the activities of Jihadists Fulani herdsmen in the last six years of the present administration has led to the death of at least 7, 400 Christians
Masquerades attack mosque in Osun, kill worshippers, injure others
Lateef Dada, Osogbo Some masked men, identified as masquerades, on Sunday invaded Kamorudeen Muslim Society Mosque at Oluode Aranhin area, Osogbo, and killed a worshipper, Moshood Salawudeen. Some worshippers were reportedly injured during the attack launched during afternoon prayer. It was learnt that Muslims in the mosque were holding special prayer after afternoon worship
Scores escape death as three-storey building undergoing construction collapses in Lagos
The collapsed structure Hundreds of workers narrowly averted death on Sunday when a three-story structure under construction in the Alaba Oro region of Lagos State suddenly collapsed. According to a source, the incident occurred as a result of a strong wind that rushed over the area following Saturday’s heavy rain. It was learnt that
JUST IN: Passengers trapped in the bush as Abuja-Kaduna train breaks down
Hundreds of passengers on the Abuja/Kaduna train are currently stranded in Dutse, Kaduna, as the train developed faults a few minutes into the journey. Five minutes after the train departed the Rigasa Station in Kaduna, it developed a mechanical fault. Midat Joseph, an Assistant National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), who
Sydney McLaughlin shatters 400m hurdles world record at US Olympic trials
• 21-year-old is first woman to go under 52 seconds in event • Win sets up mouthwatering clash with Dalilah Muhammad Sydney McLaughlin finally outraced Dalilah Muhammad to earn victory, and the 400m hurdles world record, at the US Olympic trials on Sunday night. The 21-year-old’s time of 51.90 seconds shattered the record by 0.26
Burna Boy beats Wizkid to win BET Award for the third time
Burna Boy, Nigerian singer, has beaten Wizkid, his colleague, to clinch the ‘Best International Act’ category at the 2021 edition of the BET Awards. The awards, which honour black excellence in entertainment and sports, took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Tems also lost the ‘Best International New Act’ gong to
LASTMA officials, policemen almost killed my wife, extorted me –Businessman
A Dubai-based Nigerian, Mr. Jude Ezeh, has accused officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and policemen of extortion and attempted murder of his wife. The businessman said he was on his way to Ikeja on June 25, to pick his travel document, because he was going back to Dubai, when his
Read also
You can also check
