Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Thursday 17th December 2020
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El-Rufai counts on voluntary compliance to halt new COVID surge
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that his administration is counting on the ‘volunatry compliance’ of citizens to containment measures to stop the surge in new COVID-19 infections, explaining that a lockdown is not the immediate focus of the state. El-Rufai, however, warned that the government will impose a lockdown …
The Sun Nigeria.
48 inmates released from Benue maximum prison during pandemic – Ortom
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has disclosed that 48 inmates were released from the Maximum Security Custodian Centre (MSCC) Makurdi based on the directive of the Federal Government as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor, who made the disclosure during a working visit to the prison facility, further revealed …
The Sun Nigeria.
NCPC boss sympathises with Kwande, APC committee chairman over deaths
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev Yakubu Pam, has sympathized with ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland Alh Yahaya Kwande over the death of his son, Abdulnasser Yahaya Kwande. Rev Pam in a press statement said the death was a loss to not just Plateau but to Nigeria …
The Sun Nigeria.
Onitsha: Man crushed to death by truck, three others injured
From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha A middle-aged man was crushed to death by a truck along Awka-Onitsha highway, by New Parts Market, Nkpor, near Onitsha, Anambra State. The accident is reported to have occurred when shuttle bus burst a tyre while on high speed; with the driver trying to control the vehicle, one of the …
The Sun Nigeria.
South-East governors advised to set up security outfit to fight rising crime
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Conference of Igbo Elders for Peace and Development has called on South-East governors to establish a security outfit to curb the rising cases of banditry and kidnapping ravaging the region. The Conference’s National President, Dr Festus Edochie, and Secretary, Barr Esther Amadi, in a statement on Thursday, disowned the security …
The Sun Nigeria.
Yuletide: DPR warns against panic buying, hoarding of petroleum products
(From Victor Adeoti, NAN) The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo Field Office, has warned residents of the state against panic buying, hoarding and storing of petroleum products at home during the Yuletide period. Mr Benjamin Ogunnubi, the DPR Operations Controller in Osun, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency Nigeria (NAN) …
The Sun Nigeria.
Hungary’s asylum rules in breach of EU law – ECJ
(dpa/NAN) The European Court of Justice (ECJ), on Thursday, again declared parts of Hungary’s restrictive asylum system unlawful, deeming it illegal for the country to deport migrants without examining each individual case. The country is thus in breach of obligations under the EU directive on repatriations, the court found. The European Commission had launched legal …
The Sun Nigeria.
German event promoter wins appeal against Tina Turner in poster row
(dpa/NAN) An event promoter in Germany won his appeal against Tina Turner on Thursday, in a row over an image used in a poster to advertise the veteran pop sensation’s musical in the country. Turner, 81, was successful in suing the Bavarian company back in January when a regional court in Cologne ruled that the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Beijing welcomes COVID-19 investigators trip to China – WHO
Beijing will welcome an international team of COVID-19 investigators due to travel to China in January, said the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is leading the mission. China has strongly opposed calls for an international inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus, saying such calls are anti-China, but has been open to a WHO-led investigation. …
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Vietnam begins human trial of home-grown COVID-19 vaccine
Human trials began on Thursday for Nanocovax, Vietnam’s first home-grown COVID-19 vaccine, a Director of a National Medical Research Centre said. “In the first phase, we will choose a group of 60 volunteers. This morning, we have finished vaccinating three people. “They will be monitored for three days, and if they remain in good condition, …
The Sun Nigeria.
JUST IN: Boko Haram releases video of abducted Kankara schoolboys
The Abubakar Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram has released a video confirming that it has custody of the students abducted from a government secondary school in Kankara, Katsina State, last Friday. The release also confirms that the students are still alive and are with the terror group, which effectively flies in the face of …
Lagos orders closure of public, private schools, announces resumption date
The Lagos State government has directed public and private schools in the state to vacate on Friday. The directive and announcement were contained in a statement on Thursday by the Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni. The statement, titled: “The 2020/2021 first term academic session for public and …
Kankara abductions: Northern groups begin protest in Katsina
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Thursday embarked on a protest in Katsina State to force the government to rescue hundreds of students kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in the state. Led by some national leaders of the group, the protesters bore placards with inscriptions as “BringBackOurBoys;” “government must speak out;” …
Senator empowers 520 persons with disabilities in A’Ibom
Tony Anichebe, Uyo A total of 520 physically challenged persons in Akwa Ibom State have received life support training skills initiated by the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East senatorial district, Bassey Akpan. The beneficiaries, drawn from the nine local government areas that constitute the senatorial district and beyond, were trained in soap making, …
FA charges Cavani over social media post
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been charged by the Football Association (FA) over a social media post last month. The 33-year-old shared an Instagram story from a fan which featured a racially offensive term after United’s 3-2 win at Southampton. The post has since been deleted. United stressed the word was clearly used …
JUST IN: French President, Macron, tests positive for COVID
French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office announced on Thursday morning. French Prime Minister confirmed that Macron will self isolate, but that he will still continue to work and carry out duties via remote work. He is the most recent world leader to have coronavirus. Previously, US President Donald …
S’West PDP to Buhari: At 78, seek forgiveness for your sins, not celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari has been told to use the occasion of his 78 birthday to seek forgiveness for the sins he committed against the people of the South-West Nigeria, rather than going about celebrating in the midst of his own people, whose over 300 children are being held captive by terrorists. The Peoples Democratic …
Report: Nigerian pirates abduct eight cargo ship crew members
The toll on seafarers continues to rise in the Gulf of Guinea with reports that eight crew members early Wednesday morning. The threat to seafarers remains high in the region with the security services warning that additional incidents are likely in the coming days, The Maritime Executive is reporting. The latest incident, the ninth …
Tens of millions in path of massive US snowstorm
A powerful snowstorm is sweeping through the north-eastern US, with warnings in place for 14 states affecting more than 60 million people. Some parts of Pennsylvania and New York are predicted to see as much as two feet (60cm) of snow, reports the BBC. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of “dangerous, if not …
Australian Open delayed by three weeks
The Australian Open will start on February 8 next year after being pushed back three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. The first Grand Slam of the 2021 season was scheduled to take place in Melbourne from January 18-31, reports the BBC. The four-day qualifying event has been moved to Doha, Qatar and will start …
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