Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 27th October 2021
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NEMA, Police rescue man from verge of suicide in Lagos
Disaster was averted on Wednesday morning, after men of the Nigeria Police, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) jointly rescued a middle aged man from the verge of suicide. It was learnt that the man who was identified as Daniel Chibuike Bassi, an aluminum technician had climbed a 200
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Reverend Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi Joins Methodist Church Priesthood
It was a convivial atmosphere at the Harbour Point venue of the “Symphony of Praise and Thanksgiving,” as thousands of well wishers gathered for the reception of Reverend Ada Ugo-Ngadi, who was on August 22, 2021, ordained Priest of the Methodist Church Nigeria. The hall was filled to capacity, as popular gospel artistes like Mercy
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Kano govt shuts down hospital for misconduct
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has shut down a private health facility in the state for alleged irregularities in the discharge of its responsibility. The facility, Green Olive Hospital, situated at Sabon Titi Tal’udu Gadon Kaya in Gwale Local Government Area, was shut down following reports by
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Anambra 2021: Ohanaeze demands emergency Igbo leaders’ meeting
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum (SGF), David Umahi, to convene an emergency meeting of Igbo leaders for the purpose of addressing the legitimacy crisis in the zone as it relates to the Anambra election and the release of Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement by
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Why Fayemi was absent during South West Governors’ visit to Tinubu – Akeredolu
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has explained why his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi, was absent during the visit of the South West governors to the residence of the former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives
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My encounter with EFCC – Anyim
From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, has narrated what transpired between him and officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The former Senate President said he went to the anti-graft agency’s office on his own volition on Sunday, upon
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ISOH Foundation sensitises policewomen on breast cancer, mental health
From Chiamaka Ajeamo To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month marked every October, In Service of Humanity (ISOH) Foundation has enlightened the Nigerian policewomen on cancer as part of its efforts to minimise the scourge in the country. ISOH Foundation Director Mrs Nene Bejide at the event themed “Breast Cancer Awareness: Strengthening Women in the Nigeria
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Reps lament deplorable state of road infrastructure
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the deplorable state of road infrastructure in the country. The Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Muktar Betara, raised the concern during a visit to the Ministry of Works and Housing in Abuja Betara, accompanied by committee members Ahmadu Usman Jaha and Kabir Tukura,
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NEDC flags off construction of 500 housing units in Taraba
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The North East Development Commission (NEDC) on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 500 housing units in Taraba. The Managing Director of the Commission, Alhaji Mohammed Alkali, said that the provision of mass housing became imperative due to the mass movement of people to urban centres due to the insurgency and
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Why we’re building 40 digital literacy centres in Kwara- AbdulRazaq
Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration is building 40 digital literacy centres across the State to build the knowledge economy. The Governor, who spoke in Ilorin on Tuesday at the commissioning of an ICT Lab donated to the Government Secondary School (GSS) by Huawei under its Youth hub Africa Initiative, said the government
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Solskjaer gets three-game ultimatum to save career
The United hierarchy are prepared to stick with Solskjaer for now following the humiliating defeat against Liverpool, but his position could become untenable in the near future Through a fixed stare and with an upper lip that could cut glass, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted that Manchester United were getting “close to what he wants” after the Liverpool humiliation. The reality
Airlines brace for early ‘long lines’ when US lifts travel restrictions
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) Chief Executive Ed Bastian said on Tuesday that travelers should be prepared for initial long lines when the United States lifts international travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers on Nov. 8. “It’s going to be a bit sloppy at first. I can assure you, there will be lines unfortunately … but we’ll
FCC revokes authorization of China Telecom’s US unit
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday voted to revoke the authorization for China Telecom’s (0728.HK) U.S. subsidiary to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns. The decision means China Telecom Americas must now discontinue U.S. services within 60 days. China Telecom, the largest Chinese telecommunications company, has had authorization to provide telecommunications
Microsoft sees sales boom as companies embrace cloud
Microsoft has surpassed estimates for its quarterly earnings, driven by soaring demand for its cloud computing products as businesses change the way in which employees work. The company saw revenue rise to $45.32bn (£32.92bn) in the three months to September 30, up by 22% from $37.15 billion a year earlier. It is the company’s
Brazil Senate c’ttee approves report calling for President to be indicted
A Brazilian Senate investigative committee approved a report on Tuesday that calls for President Jair Bolsonaro to be indicted for nine crimes related to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, including crimes against humanity. The report, which is more than 1,300 pages long and took the opposition-controlled committee about six months to prepare, also
Iran: US seeking ‘united front’ with Europe, says top Biden aide
United States President Joe Biden will seek a “united front” with Europe on Iran policy as he travels across the Atlantic to attend two major summits in Rome and Glasgow later this week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday about Biden’s upcoming trip, Sullivan said Biden will hold
Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns
With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a “simple and safe” 2022 Games – although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups. Beijing will be the first city to stage both the Summer and Winter
Unvaccinated players allowed into Australia for Open – PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said unvaccinated tennis players would be allowed to enter the country to play at the Australian Open in February if they underwent a mandatory two-week Covid-19 quarantine. Morrison’s comments contradicted those of his immigration minister Alex Hawke, who said last week that tennis players and other athletes
Giroud fires low-key Milan top of Serie A
Olivier Giroud scored the only goal in AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Torino on Tuesday to move his side to the summit of Serie A despite an underwhelming performance at the San Siro. France forward Giroud tapped home his fourth league goal since arriving from Chelsea in the summer in the 14th minute of
Fifpro, Euro Leagues call for reform in wake of Super League threat
Two key organisations in the running of European football on Tuesday announced a joint manifesto calling for greater influence over decisions affecting the future of the sport in the wake of the failed breakaway Super League project. Global players union FIFPro held a policy forum in Brussels at which it unveiled the joint initiative
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