Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Thursday 2nd December 2021
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IPOB: Kanu absence in court,
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. The Abuja division of the Federal High Court on Thursday brought down the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafran IPOB Nnamdi Kanu from January 19 to 18 next year. The development followed the abridgment of time granted by the Judge at the backdrop of a
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Sokoto APC: Group affirms Mainasara-led exco as authentic
From Tunde Omolehin, Sokoto The Concerned APC Youth Members in Sokoto State has affirmed the leadership of the state All Progressives Congress (APC), led by its chairman, Alhaji Mainasara Abubakar Sani, as the authentically elected executive committee of the party. A statement in Sokoto signed by the president of the group, Malam Isah Jabbi, noted
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Emirates to resume Abuja, Lagos flights Dec 5
By Chinelo Obogo, Lagos Emirates airline has said it will resume daily flights from Abuja and Lagos from December 5 after the Federal Government lifted the ban placed on flights from the United Arab Emirates. A statement from the Dubai-based airline indicated travellers coming from Nigeria must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for
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Manufacturing economy offers solution to insecurity in Nigeria – Prof Haruna
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Prof Mohammed Sani Haruna, has said that a manufacturing-based economy oriented towards youths offers a long-lasting solution to Nigeria’s current security and socio-economic challenges. He stressed that all the countries that had recorded economic growth did
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Cross River: Ayade, lawmaker describe Wayas death as major loss
From Judex Okoro, Calabar Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade and lawmaker representing Obanliku state constituency Rt Hon Sunny Achunekan have described the death of Dr Joseph Wayas, as a major loss to the state and country. Dr Wayas, a Second Republic Senate President, died in the early hours of Tuesday at a London hospital.
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Rivers: Peterside bemoans ‘practically dead’ agencies, parastatals under Wike
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has berated the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, over what he called the ‘practically dead’ condition of agencies and parastatals he inherited from his predecessors. Peterside, the 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives
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YouTube extends commitment to support African creators
By Chinenye Anuforo YouTube has kicked off the second edition of Africa Creator Week. The programme seeks to showcase and support content creators from across the continent and extend YouTube’s commitment to nurturing black creators and artists as part of the #YouTubeBlack Voices programme. The YouTube Africa Creator Week 2021 runs from 29 November
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Reps okay bill for Federal Polytechnic, Tombia
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill for the establishment of a federal polytechnic, in Tombia, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The bill is sponsored by the member representing Degema/ Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the Green chamber, Farah Dagogo. Dagogo, in his
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Buhari advised to end killings, poverty, ethnic division before 2023
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Atiku Kawai Media Group has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to put an end to the spate of insecurity, poverty and to unite Nigerians before vacating office in 2023. According to the organisation, the President should stop showboating and address insecurity which appears to be disrupting the economy of the country.
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CAN condemns gunmen attack on Jos custodial centre
The Plateau chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent attack on Jos custodial centre by yet to be identified gunmen. Rev. Fr Polycarp Lubo, the Chairman of the association in the state made the condemnation on Thursday in Jos in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN reports
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JUST IN: Rangnick gets work permit
…to start Man United work Friday Manchester United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick will start work at Old Trafford on Friday having been granted a work permit, the Premier League club said. The German coach had been waiting for the approval process to be completed since being appointed on Monday. Rangnick, 63, has replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who
Kano boat mishap: Kalu condoles with victims’ families, Kano govt
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Kano State over the loss of lives due to a boat accident at Badau village, Bagwai Local Government Area of Kano State. Describing the incident as tragic and devastating, Kalu condoled with families
Dowen student’s death: College refutes bullying, cult allegations
Kayode Olanrewaju and Appolonia Adeyemi Contrary to reports trending on social media Wednesday that a student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos was bullied and beaten by student-cult members resulting in the boy’s death, the management of the college has denied the report, describing it as unfounded and falsehood. A statement, titled: “Preliminary Findings,” issued
JUST IN: Court shifts Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to January 18
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday shifted the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to January 18 next year. The shift in the trial date followed the abridgment of time granted by the judge following a passionate plea to
JUST IN: Emirates to resume flight services to Nigeria
*Abuja, Lagos to be served with daily flights from December 5 Wole Shadare After 10 months suspension from the lucrative Dubai-Nigeria route, Emirates Airlines is to resume flight services into the West African country starting from December 5. The world’s largest international airline will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways, Abuja and Lagos, with
Doctor fined for amputating patient’s wrong leg
This surgery got off on the wrong leg. An Austrian doctor amputated the incorrect leg of a patient and has been fined $3,049 (about £2,296), BBC reported. The elderly patient was supposed to have his left leg cut off, but instead, his right one was removed, according to the report. But the unfortunate mistake was
CNN’s Chris Cuomo calls suspension over efforts to help brother ’embarrassing’
CNN news anchor Chris Cuomo said Wednesday his suspension from the cable news network over efforts to help his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to allegations of sexual misconduct was “embarrassing” and cited an earlier apology for his actions. Cuomo, the network’s top news anchor, was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after documents were
Carrick slams ‘myth’ over claims Ronaldo can’t press
Michael Carrick believes Cristiano Ronaldo will flourish in the intense pressing system preferred by Manchester United interim manager’s Ralf Rangnick. It has been suggested United striker Ronaldo does not have the qualities required to thrive in Rangnick’s workaholic game-plan. Rangnick has been hired as United boss until the end of the season after the
Djokovic at the double as Serbia reach Davis Cup semis
World No 1 Novak Djokovic did double duty to lead Serbia into the Davis Cup semifinals for the fifth time on Wednesday with a come-from-behind win over Kazakhstan. Serbia, the 2010 champions, will face neighbours Croatia for a place in the final. Djokovic comfortably preserved his 10-year undefeated Davis Cup singles record when he
Ligue 1: Messi shows off Ballon d’Or as PSG held by Nice
Lionel Messi showed off his latest Ballon d’Or to Paris Saint-Germain supporters on Wednesday but the Argentinian had a quiet night as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw by Nice at the Parc des Princes. The 34-year-old had been a pre-match doubt having reportedly picked up a stomach bug after
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