Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 13th December 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 13th December 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Joshua outclasses Pulev with ninth-round stoppage to raise hopes of Fury showdown
Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua mixed power and patience as he knocked out Kubrat Pulev to bolster hopes that a historic fight against Tyson Fury could soon be a reality. The British heavyweight drilled his mandatory challenger to the canvas twice in round three in a chaotic flurry that saw Pulev smiling while …
EPL: Honours even at Old Trafford, as late Newcastle strike sinks Baggies
Manchester City avoided a third straight derby defeat as they earned a goalless draw at Manchester United. There were few chances in the first Manchester derby to be played during the lockdown, with United’s 2-0 win at Old Trafford in March coming just before UK restrictions come into force, reports the BBC. City winger Riyad …
Promoted Stuttgart thrash Dortmund in Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund lost further ground in the Bundesliga title race as they suffered a heavy home defeat by promoted side Stuttgart on Saturday. Silas Wamangituka put Stuttgart ahead with a 26th-minute penalty, after Emre Can had brought down Mateo Klimowicz. Giovanni Reyna’s wonderful touch and finish from Raphael Guerreiro’s pass drew Dortmund level before half-time. …
Nigeria out of U-20 AFCON
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria has been eliminated from the ongoing West African Football Union qualifiers in Benin Republic. The Nigeria side’s slim hope of qualification was dashed after Cote d’Ivoire defeated Ghana 1-0 in the final group game played on Saturday. The Flying Eagles started the competition with a 1-1 draw against the Junior …
Govs causing insecurity in Niger Delta, says Ita Enang
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang has attributed cases of insecurity in the Niger Delta to failure to develop oil producing communities by respective state governors in the region. Senator Enang, speaking when members of the Domestic Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria (DROAN) paid a thank-you visit …
SSANU leaders to President: Man you appointed Chair is under investigation for fraud
Stakeholders of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) branch, have petitioned the National President of the association over the recent appointment of the former Treasurer of the union, as the Acting Chairman of the FUTO branch. The petition drew the attention of the National President to …
JUST IN: Buhari removes Pondei as Akwa becomes interim NDDC administrator
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday approved the appointment Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa as the interim administrator to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He will be replacing Kemebradikumo Pondei, Acting Managing Director of the Commission. This was made public in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media …
JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu tests positive for coronavirus
Twenty-four hours after the news broke that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu went into self-isolation after coming into contact with a COVID-19 positive person, it is now confirmed that the governor himself has tested positive for the deadly virus. Sanwo-Olu went into self-isolation after his close aide tested positive few days back. During the …
You lack powers over us, CNN tells Nigeria
Snubs Lagos #EndSARS panel Cable News Network (CNN) has practically thumbed its nose at the Lagos State Panel of Judicial Inquiry probing the alleged killing of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki Toll Plaza, on the night of October 20, saying it was not bound by Nigerian laws regarding the probe. Responding to a …
Rwanda plans free COVID-19 vaccinations for citizens
The Rwandan government says it will offer free coronavirus vaccination to citizens after the country receives the vaccine next year. Rwandan Health Minister Daniel Ngamije disclosed this in an interview with public broadcaster Rwanda Television on Friday. “We will start with health personnel because they are part of people at high risk of …
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