Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 25th August 2020
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NCPC slashes cost of 2020 pilgrimage exercise
Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) said on Tuesday that it has slashed the cost of 2020 pilgrimage to Israel. The decision, according to NCPC, was to encourage more people to participate in the spiritual exercise when the international skies are safe for flight, and also reduce the burden on intending pilgrims considering …
The Sun Nigeria.
APC tackles Obaseki over alleged secret inauguration of Edo Judicial Service Commission to justify deceitful public service promotion claim
Tony Osauzo, Benin The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of embarking on a secret inauguration of the Edo State Judicial Service Commission, following its exposure of alleged deceitful announcement made by the Edo Governor for the commencement of public service promotions despite lacking the constitutional powers to follow through on the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Idahosa set to mark 31 years anniversary on pulpit
Lawrence Enyoghasu Archbishop Designate Isaac Idahosa, the Presiding Pastor in charge of Illumination Assembly, God First Ministries International, is set to mark 31 years anniversary of ministerial exploits. This was stated in a statement made available to Daily Sun indicating that Idahosa would host a praise and worship service entitled “An Evening Of Gratitude” on …
The Sun Nigeria.
Imansuangbon knocks Obaseki’s critics over non-performance allegation
Tony Osauzo, Benin A former governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kenneth Imansuangbon, Esq, has accepted the challenge by chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take them on a tour of Governor Godwin Obaseki projects. Imansuangbon, who insisted that Obaseki has constructed over 350 kilometres of roads, said primary health centres, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bauchi: Governor Mohammed nominates Bagel, Giade for commissioners
Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sent the names of two nominees to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. This was contained in a letter signed and forwarded to the Assembly by Secretary to the State Government, Sabi’u Baba. The letter was read by the majority leader of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Anxiety grips aspirants as APC begins screening for legislative bye-elections
Okwe Obi, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the commencement of screening of aspirants ahead of the October 31 concurrent legislative by-elections in eight states. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the plebiscite would take place in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District Election, Bayelsa West Senatorial District Election, Nganzai State Constituency, Borno …
The Sun Nigeria.
UNILAG governing council approves appointment of Prof Ogunsola as acting VC
Gabriel Dike, Lagos Less than 24 hours after she was elected by the Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the Governing Council of the institution has approved the appointment of Prof Folasade Ogunsola, as acting Vice-Chancellor. Prof Ogunsola, formerly Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), was on Monday elected acting VC by 135 votes out of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ayade inaugurates entrepreneurial development training for 200 youths
Judex Okoro, Calabar Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated entrepreneurial development training for over two hundred youths from the State. After the training, the beneficiaries are expected to receive up to N10 million each to start up or expand their businesses. The initiative, which is a partnership between the Central Bank of Nigeria …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu pledges to modernise Edo Fire Service
Tony Osauzo, Benin The APC candidate in the September 19 Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has promised to ‘modernize, scale-up and enhance the capacity of the State Fire Service to respond effectively to critical fire incidents within 30 minutes in our cities.’ The candidate promised to provide every major market in the state with …
The Sun Nigeria.
Flooding: NIHSA raises fresh alert in 10 states
Olakunle Olafioye The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has raised fresh alarm over the likelihood of flooding incident in at least 10 states contiguous to River Niger. According to a press statement issued and signed by the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Engr Clement Onyeaso Nze, 10 States which include Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, …
The Sun Nigeria.
FCT Minister blast workers over poor sanitation, work attitude
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT ) Minister, Mallam Muhammad Bello on Tuesday berated civil servants working in the territory for their poor attitude to work and sanitation. The minister expressed his dissatisfaction over the issues at a one-day Seminar on National Strategy on Public Service Reforms, organised by the newly created FCT Department of Reform Coordination …
Oxford coronavirus vaccine data could go to regulators this year
Trial data for the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca’s possible coronavirus vaccine could be given to regulators this year but corners cannot be cut to speed up approval for emergency use, a scientist leading the trials said on Tuesday. The Oxford vaccine produced an immune response in its first human trials, underlining its position …
Kogi: S’court fixes Aug. 31 for judgement
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, fixed August 31 to deliver judgments on two separate appeals that are seeking to nullify the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. A seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Ibrahim, okayed the appeals for justice …
Court dissolves 14-year-old marriage over wife’s attempt to poison husband
A Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan on Tuesday dissolved the 14-year-old marriage between one Dauda Saliman and his estranged wife, Amina over her attempt to poison the husband. President of the Court, Chief Ademola Odunade and two other arbitrators; Alhaji Suleiman Apanpa and Alhaji Rafiu Raji, said the union was dissolved in …
Afghanistan’s first female film director shot
Afghanistan’s first female film director Saba Sahar has been shot in the capital Kabul, officials say. The 44-year-old is currently in hospital but her condition is unknown, reports the BBC. She was travelling to work on Tuesday when a gunman opened fire on her car. Her bodyguard and driver were also hit and …
Harry Maguire’s lawyer asks Greek court to delay assault trial
Harry Maguire’s legal team have asked a Greek court to postpone his trial over an alleged altercation with a police officer – claiming they have not had enough time to prepare. The Manchester United footballer’s lawyer, Alexis Anagnostakis, said the list of charges was finalised on Monday, so he only received a hard copy …
COVID-19: France to guarantee 3bn euros in quasi-equity loans for SMEs
The French government aims to guarantee 3 billion euros ($3.6 billion) in quasi-equity long-term loans to bolster the balance sheets of struggling small- and mid-sized firms, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in a newspaper interview. French firms’ debt burdens were at record levels even before the coronavirus outbreak and many have increased borrowing …
Enugu: Police to begin screening for community policing
The Police Command in Enugu State says the screening of candidates for community policing officers in the state will begin on Wednesday, at the command’s headquarters in Enugu. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu, said that the three-day screening would last till Friday, from 7:30 …
Usain Bolt’s COVID-19 test returned positive – Jamaica’s Health Minister
The world’s fastest man Usain Bolt is in quarantine at his home in Jamaica after testing positive for COVID-19 – days after celebrating his 34th birthday party with other sports stars. The country’s health minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, confirmed Bolt had coronavirus and had been formally notified of the test result, the Jamaica Observer reported. The …
Zamfara Gov, presents gold bars to Buhari
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has presented some gold bars and other precious stones to President Muhammadu Buhari. The presentation was done at the residence of President Buhari on Monday night, reports AIT.
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