Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Sunday 5th July 2020
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Ex-Enugu SSG, Samson Ukpabi, is dead
Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former Secretary to Enugu State Government and current traditional ruler of Okpanku community in Aninri Local Government Area of the state, Chief Samson Ukpabi, is dead. The revered traditional ruler who was one of the leading figures in the state died on Sunday morning before leaving for the University of Nigeria Teaching …
The Sun Nigeria.
Those castigating Oyedepo’s prosperity are ‘blind’, says Bishop Abioye
Fred Ezeh, Abuja First Vice President, Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel Worldwide, Bishop David Abioye, has defended the wealth and global influence of the founder of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo. He, however, criticized some people whom, he said, are castigating Dr. Oyedepo, whom he said, is his spiritual father, for his …
The Sun Nigeria.
IPMAN threatens strike action over hike in fuel pump price
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to stop lifting of petroleum products in all the southwest depots over what the association described as “unfavourable increment in the prices of petroleum products”. The IPMAN Southwest Chairman, Dele Tajudeen, made this known at the weekend, while addressing newsmen on the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos seals 10 private schools for violating COVID-19 closure directive
Gabriel Dike The Lagos State Government at weekend sealed ten private schools that violated the closure directives of the federal and state governments as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic to protect school pupils. The Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Lagos State, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, who led the monitoring and investigation team …
The Sun Nigeria.
Sen. Gyang rejoices with Rev. Pam on appointment as NCPC boss
Gyang Bere, Jos Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Defence and Senator representing Plateau North, Sen. Istifanus Gyang has rejoiced with Rev. Yakubu Pam over his appointment as Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). Sen. Gyang in a press statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Protocol, Musa Ibrahim Ashoms commended President Muhammadu …
The Sun Nigeria.
73-year-old man arrested in Kano for being in possession of alcoholic drinks
Desmond Mboh, Kano A 73 year old man, Chief Innocent Akem, has been arrested in Sabon- Garri Area of Kano State for being in possession of alcoholic drinks. Chief Akem, who was arrested by the Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), was picked up on Zungeru Road, Sabon Garri Area, on his way to …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gunmen seize Delta NLC Chairman
Paul Osuyi, Asaba Gunmen struck on Saturday night in Asaba, Delta State, where they abducted the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku. The Labour leader was said to be driving out of his house behind Immigration Office off Ibusa road axis of the Ughelli-Asaba highway when he was intercepted by …
The Sun Nigeria.
Stray bullets hit 2 as customs, petrol smugglers clash at Seme border
Two youngsters have been hit by stray bullets during a confrontation between customs men and petrol smugglers at Seme border in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the two boys – Hunsu Taiwo, 12, and Ganjo Henry, 10, were playing in Sokenu Compound of Seme when they were hit by customs …
The Sun Nigeria.
Jonathan, Anya, Akinyemi, others billed for Joseph Okotie-Eboh Foundation webinar lecture
Ayo Alonge, Lagos In memory of late Chief Joseph Adolo, Okotie-Eboh, a businessman and politician, a webinar has been scheduled to hold July 7. The lecture will also herald the official launch of a foundation, The Joseph Adolo Okotie-Eboh Peace and Conflict Resolution Foundation (JAOPCRF). The webinar which will address ‘Peace and Conflict Resolution – …
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Insurgency: CAS didn’t promise to end war by end of 2020 – Spokesman
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has never promised that the NAF will end the war on Boko Haram by the end of 2020. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, made the denial in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Daramola was reacting to publications …
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Flooding: Ogun vows to demolish structures obstructing waterways
Ogun State government has said it will not hesitate to demolish houses and structures obstructing waterways in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun, who spoke on Sunday during the inspection of areas affected by flooding in Abeokuta, urged people living along river channels to relocate to safer places. A torrential downpour, …
ISOPADEC: I’m not afraid of probe – former Dep. Gov
Immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona has said he is ready for probe over any of his actions while in office as the number two citizen of the state. The former Deputy Governor said this while reacting to a call by one of the factions of the National Union of …
APC crying wolf, making Atiku excuse for their failure, says Kalu
APC crying wolf, making Atiku excuse for their failure, says Kalu The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party Youth Alliance, (PDPYA), Chief Emeka Kalu, has slammed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for calling for the investigation of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, Senator Bukola Saraki and other PDP stalwarts following the extradition and prosecution of …
Ajimobi’s fidau prayers: We didn’t know Oyo Deputy Gov will attend – Spokesperson
Spokesperson to the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, Mr Bolaji Tunji has explained the family side of the story in the mild drama that played out at the 8th Day Fidau prayer held in honor the deceased governor. The Oyo State delegation, led by Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan, the Head …
Trump claims 99% of coronavirus cases ‘are totally harmless’
Donald Trump has claimed that 99% of coronavirus cases in the United States are ‘totally harmless’ as cases continue to surge across the country. In a speech at the White House on America’s Independence Day, Trump insisted his coronavirus strategy was ‘moving along well’, as he shifted blame towards China who he said must …
Buhari salutes honest Nigerian in Japan
President Muhmmadu Buhari has charged Nigerians, home and abroad, especially youths, to learn the good example led by a Nigerian doctorate student in Japan, Mr Ikenna Nweke. Nweke, working on his doctoral programme at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, returned a lost wallet loaded with a huge sum to the Japanese authorities. He …
Rapper Kanye West takes to Twitter to announce US presidential bid
American rapper Kanye West, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he would run for president in 2020 in an apparent challenge to Trump and his presumptive Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. “We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building …
Guardiola confident Man City’s Champions League ban will be overturned
Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will overturn their Champions League ban. City are expecting a judgement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport over their appeal against their expulsion from European competition on July 13. The club were banned from UEFA competitions for two years by the European governing body in February after being found …
Report: Britain nears £500m supply deal for Sanofi/GSK COVID-19 vaccine
*As Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 196,335 Britain is close to agreeing a 500 million pound ($624 million) supply deal with Sanofi (SASY.PA) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) for 60 million doses of their potential COVID-19 vaccine, the Sunday Times reported. The newspaper said that Britain was considering taking an option to buy the vaccine should …
Saudi non-oil private sector shrinks again in June
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector shrank for the fourth straight month in June as measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus continued to hit consumer demand, a survey showed on Sunday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 47.7 in June from 48.1 in May, remaining …
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