Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 11th February 2020
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True Nigerians awards hold February 23 in Lagos
The True Nigerians Awards ceremony honouring former Lagos State governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; president of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, will hold on Sunday February 23, 2020 in Lagos. The award ceremony honouring 14 personalities
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Police in Delta parade 2 abductors of 18 expats, 80 other suspects
Paul Osuyi, Asaba The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday paraded two members of a kidnapping syndicate that specialised in the abduction of expatriates within the Niger Delta region. The gang is said to be responsible for the abduction of 18 expatriates in Escravos, along Burutu-Bayelsa waterways, in early December 2019. The suspects include Longlife
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To stop banditry, try Zamfara approach nationwide – Northern group tells Buhari
Sola Ojo, Kaduna The Northern Coalition For Peace and Development on Tuesday rose from its meeting with stakeholders on the security challenges affecting the region and the country, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to try the approach adopted by the Zamfara state government to address the issues. The group, whose communique was read to reporters
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Customs nabs 20 smugglers, seizes banned goods worth N98.3 in Adamawa
Billy Graham Abel, Yola The Nigerian Custom Service, Adamawa and Taraba area command, has nabbed twenty (20) suspected smugglers transporting various banned products valued at about N98.3 million into Nigeria. The Comptroller, Adamawa and Taraba area command of the Nigerian Customs, Karmaludeen Olumoh, made this known at a press briefing in Yola. While reviewing the
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CBN clears 6 dairy firms for milk importation
Uche Usim, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has engaged six local dairy companies for the importation of the products, in line with its mission to increase and improve the local production of milk, its derivatives and other dairy products in the country. The approval, which was contained in a circular issued by the
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Enugu towns battle alleged illegal acquisition of 1,097 hectares of land
Fred Itua, Abuja Two towns in Enugu State, Amechi and Obeagu Awkunanaw, in Enugu South LGA, have appealed to the state government to step in and address the alleged illegal acquisition of 1,097 hectares of land by one Mr Kingsley Eze. The community leaders, angry over a prolonged battle to reclaim their ancestral lands, say
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More than 170 Taliban militants surrender to Afghan forces
More than 170 Taliban militants have laid down their arms in the western Herat and central Ghor provinces of Afghanistan, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. According to the statement, 160 militants, including three group leaders, surrendered in the Shahrak district of the Ghor province, while 12 others surrendered in the Chesht-e Sharif district of
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Oyo: Free forms for education applicants as thousands storm state secretariat
Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has directed that the N1,000 application fee for those seeking employment as teachers in the state’s public secondary schools be cancelled, and that the recruitment forms be given to all applicants for free. The news comes as more than 5,000 applicants stormed the headquarters of Oyo State
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Philippines scraps military agreement with U.S. in ongoing row
The Philippines has notified the U.S. about scrapping a bilateral military agreement that allowed U.S. troops to stay on Philippine territory. The island nation’s foreign secretary, Teodoro Locsin Jr., announced this on Tuesday amid a row between the two countries.“The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the U.S. has received the notice of
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Only scavengers at Durbar hotel site, not state officials – Kaduna govt
Noah Ebije, Kaduna At Tuesday’s resumed hearing on the Durbar hotel crisis by a Kaduna high court between late Head of State, General Sani Abacha’s family and state Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the counsel to the Kaduna State government, Mr Sanusi Usman, told the court that individuals still residing in site the property are scavengers, following
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Woodward: Summer rebuild ahead for Man United
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says this summer’s transfer window is an “important opportunity” for the club to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League and Champions League. United, who last won the league in the 2012-13 season, are currently eighth after 25 matches, six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea in the final Champions League qualification spot. The club added one permanent signing in the January transfer window in midfielder Bruno Fernandes but Woodward said more funds would be available to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the…
Iran raid on US base injured 109, admits Pentagon
The number of US troops suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after an Iranian attack on a US base in Iraq in January has risen to 109, according to US officials. The figure is a significant increase from the 64 injured service members previously reported by the Pentagon. President Donald Trump initially said no Americans were injured in the raid. The attack on January 8 came amid tensions over the US killing of an Iranian general. Nearly 70% of the injured service members have returned to their duties, the Pentagon…
China ‘removes’ bosses as virus death toll hits 1,000
China has “removed” several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak – as the death toll passed 1,000. The party secretary for the Hubei Health Commission, and the head of the commission, were among those who lost their jobs. They are the most senior officials to be demoted so far. The deputy director of the local Red Cross was also removed for “dereliction of duty” over “handling of donations”. The two Hubei party officials will be replaced by a national figure – the deputy director of China’s National…
FG secures $1m US grant to plan for gas-fired power plant
Nigeria will get a grant of more than $1 million from the U.S. government for technical and financial work on a power plant project in the capital Abuja, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said on Tuesday. The money will go towards the 1,350 megawatt NNPC-Abuja Independent Power Project plant and NNPC will work with U.S. firms GE and Continuum Associates, the USTDA and NNPC head Mele Kyari said at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit, reports Reuters.
Senate suspends plenary for Longjan
The Senate on Tuesday suspended its plenary and all legislative activities in honour of the late Senator Ignatius Longjan.Longjan, who represented Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, died at Turkish Hospital, Abuja on Sunday.The Leader of the Senate, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, shortly after the resumption of the plenary, moved a motion for the suspension of the plenary and the motion was seconded by the Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe.The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who presided over the plenary, also announced that the red chamber would dedicate tomorrow’s plenary…
Aisha Buhari, Patience Jonathan meet in Aso Rock
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Monday hosted her predecessor, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital.Aisha confirmed the meeting via her verified Twitter page on Tuesday morning.“Yesterday, I received my predecessor, Her Excellency Dame Patience Jonathan at the State House.“We discussed my efforts with regards to greater involvement of women in politics and participation of women at lower level of governance,” she tweeted along with four images.Aisha also added that she and Patience also discussed girl child education and her pet project.She added: “We…
Early morning fire razes market in Osun State
Some parts of Atakumosa Central Market, Adeti, Ilesha in Osun State, have been destroyed by fire.The fire, which broke out on Tuesday morning, has destroyed items worth several millions of naira.According to reports, the fire started at about 1:00am and quickly spread through some parts of the market. The Nigeria Police Force and firefighters was denied prompt access to the venue of the incident because of barriers at the entrance of the shops, an officer with Osun State Fire Service, Fatai Aremu, told newsmen. Aremu said the damage caused by the fire…
Idah Peterside: How I slept with virgins to initiate them into occultism
By Agencies Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has recounted how the unquenchable hunger for money and fame led him into the horrible world of occultism.The former Super Eagles player turned pastor, Idah Peterside, made the confessions on a Lagos radio station on Tuesday morning.Peterside said that he had an unquenchable hunger for money and fame, which led him into the horrible world of occultism.“It was so bad for me that I even went into demonic worship; I was involved in occultism and people didn’t know,” he said.“I did…
Husband, wife, children arrested over 11,000 kg of drugs
Juliana Francis The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Borno State Command, has started interrogating a couple and their two children on what they know about 10,522 kilograms of compressed Cannabis Sativa aka wee-wee, concealed in a warehouse in Maiduguri, the State Capital.The illicit weed, which was contained in 183 giant bags, is the single largest seizure within the North Eastern States.The warehouse, located at Ungwan Doki, Maigadari Ward, adjacent to Borno State Environmental Protection Agency, is a three-bedroom and three-room boys’ quarters.NDLEA’s Principal Staff Officer, Public Affairs, Jonah Achema, explained that…
Man United apply for permission to install rail seating at Old Trafford
Manchester United have applied for permission to install rail seating for up to 1,500 fans at Old Trafford.United, one of the major supporters of safe standing, made the request to their local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) in December 2019.The club proposes to replace some existing seats in the north-east corner of the stadium, reports the BBC.Season ticket holders in that area have been told a safe standing trial is likely to take place later this season.In minutes published from a recent fans’ forum meeting, United said it believed the introduction…
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