Latest News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 11th August 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Tuesday 11th August 2020 .
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Ronaldinho court date set over alleged Paraguay fake passport entry
A judge in Paraguay set a date for Brazilian football star Ronaldinho to appear in court over allegations he used a fake passport to enter the country, local media reported Monday. The 2002 World Cup winner and his brother Roberto de Assis must appear before a court on August 24, Paraguay’s ABC Color and Brazil’sRead More
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FG directs GL 12, 13 civil servants to resume duties
By Dirisu Yakubu Following measures put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease, the federal government, Monday directed civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13 including others on essential duties to resume duties on a full scale. The directive was contained in a circular dated August 10, 2020, signed by theRead More
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Experts worry over late initiation of exclusive breastfeeding in Lagos
By Chioma Obinna & Gabriel Olawale The Lagos State Government has expressed dissatisfaction over the poor practice of exclusive breastfeeding and early initiation in the state even as it called for more support from key stakeholders. Making the assertion in Lagos during an event organised by Alive & Thrive in partnership with the Lagos StateRead More
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COVID-19: I was on oxygen for 5 days — Ivuoma Tom, Survivor
By Chioma Obinna On Sunday, August 8th, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria hit 46,577 with 945 deaths. Despite the increasing number of confirmed cases and fatalities, many Nigerians still perceive the pandemic as a scam. Recently, one of the unsung Heroes of COVID-19, Ivuoma Tom shared her heart-rendering story during aRead More
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HOMEF, AFJN, others fault AGRA, seek alternative for agric in Africa
Rising from a webinar on AGRA’s Failed Promises: Liberating our Agriculture, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF; African Faith and Justice Network, AFJN; Navdanya International, and the Institute for Research and Promotion of Alternative Development, IRPAD, have declared that the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, programme failed.
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‘Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing only imports engine, light’
By Udeme Akpan Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman/CEO, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, IVM, has revealed that his company only imports engine and light, as all the electrical aspects and other equipment are sourced in-country. Innoson said this when Chairman/Group CEO of Oilserv Group, Dr. Emeka Okwuosa, commended IVM during the tour of the manufacturing plant in Nnewi,Read More
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Local content: FG starts Brass Shipyard Project feasibility study
THE Federal Government has commenced feasibility study for the construction of a shipyard in Brass Island, Bayelsa State, which would cater for the maintenance and repair services of cargo vessels, oil tankers, and Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG, carriers.
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Enugu Commissioner faces court case over land acquisition
By Jacob Ajom Enugu State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Victor Nnam, has come under fire for allegedly using illegal means to forcefully acquire and sell large expanse of land and for breach of trust concerning land belonging to Private Estate International West Africa Limited meant for the development of Enugu Lifestyle and GolfRead More
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Two expatriates, one Nigerian to pay N60m fine for concealing piracy, kidnapping information
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted three persons for concealing piracy and kidnapping information, sentencing them to pay N60 million fine. The suspects were convicted on two counts preferred against them in the amended charge by the Federal Government on the new Anti-Piracy Act. Three, aRead More
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Abba Bichi becomes ambassador of 5 Stars Football
Brazil 2019 FIFA U-17 campaigner with the Golden Eaglets, Abba Bichi, has become the youngest Ambassador of the 5 Stars Football and Consultancy.
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