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Cross River: Judicial panel orders retired AIG, police to release corpse detained for 2 years
From Judex Okoro, Calabar The Cross River State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and Restitution has ordered the Cross River Police Command to release the corpse of one Ayuk Etta Etta, detained for over two years, for burial. The panel headed by Justice Michael Edem (retd) while reacting to the petition before it, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Benue: 3 policemen, 2 others killed by gunmen
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Five people, consisting of three policemen and two civilians, were reportedly shot dead by gunmen at the residence of Alfred Avalumun Atera, the Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area in Benue State. Sources from the area disclosed that several other people were also wounded during the attack which occurred at about …
The Sun Nigeria.
Don’t give in to fear this Christmas, Ngige urges Nigerians
Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige has urged Nigerians ‘not to give in to fear and trepidation’ this Christmas, despite the challenges of 2020, assuring the public that ‘God is intimately involved with humanity.’ The Minister spoke in a Christmas goodwill message made available by his Media Office in Abuja. According to Sen. Ngige, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Christmas: Reinvest trust in our determination and unwavering commitment to restore peace, others – Buhari
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to reinvest their trust in his administration’s determination and unwavering commitment to restore peace, security and prosperity to the country. In his Christmas message to Nigerians, he assured that under his watch, the Federal Government will continue to provide the needed support within available …
The Sun Nigeria.
Christmas: Chicken and turkey sellers see few buyers in Benin City
(From Joy Odigie, NAN) Chicken and turkey sellers in Benin City are lamenting low patronage, less than 24 hours to Christmas. Some of the sellers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, attributed the low sales to their customer’s low purchasing power, as well as the high prices of poultry products. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Christmas: NSCDC to deploy over 700 officers and men to churches, recreation centres in Sokoto
From Tunde Omolehin, Sokoto The Sokoto State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says that it has deployed over 700 officers and men to churches and recreational centres across the state to curb insecurity during the Christmas season. Spokesman DSC Hamza Adamu Illeila made the announcement in a press statement issued …
The Sun Nigeria.
PDP governors score high on projects, good governance – Secondus
From Tunde Omolehin, Sokoto The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, on Wednesday, appraised PDP governors for executing various projects that have a direct impact on the lives of citizens. Secondus, who was in Sokoto alongside members of the PDP National Working Committee on inspection, inauguration as well as commissioning …
The Sun Nigeria.
Christmas: FRSC assures of free traffic flow on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
(From Olawale Jokotoye, NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday assured commuters and transporters that it would sustain the current free flow of traffic along the Ogun axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Ahmed Umar, gave the assurance in Abeokuta in an interview with the News …
The Sun Nigeria.
BoI: Financial Expert tasks FG on low interest loans for farmers
(From Gbenga Dada, NAN) A financial expert, Mr Moshood Adeyemi, on Thursday, urged the Federal Government to strengthen the Bank of Industry (BoI) to provide low-interest loans that would be easily accessible to farmers. According to him, this will boost agricultural sufficiency. Adeyemi, a Chartered Accountant and Tax Manager, in an interview with the News …
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Christmas: Western Naval Command assures public of adequate security
(From Modupe Oremule, NAN) The Western Naval Command (WNC) on Thursday assured maritime operators and the public of adequate security during the Yuletide. Commander Thomas Otuji, the spokesperson of the WNC in a statement from Lagos, said that in averting any untoward criminal activities during the Yuletide, the command had made available help platforms in …
The Sun Nigeria.
PSG sack Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain, according to Sky Germany. Tuchel joined the club at the beginning of the 2018-19 season, winning back-to-back league titles as well as the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue in 2020, reports Sky Sports. PSG are currently third in Ligue 1, a point behind …
COVID-19: Lalong now negative, one week after testing positive
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum has now tested negative to COVID-19 one week after he had tested positive. Governor Lalong is now free of the disease after his latest test returned negative. Lalong in a Press statement signed and issued to journalists in Jos on Thursday by his …
Singapore confirms first case of new coronavirus variant found in UK
Singapore has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus variant found in the United Kingdom, the city-state said, while 11 others who were already in quarantine had returned preliminarily positive results for the new strain. All the cases, which were imported from Europe, had been placed in 14-day quarantine at dedicated facilities …
JUST IN: Justice Ahmed Lemu dies at 91
Justice Ahmed Lemu has died. He was 91. A family member, Maryam Lemu, announced this on her Facebook page Thursday morning. “Inna lillahi wa inna liayhi raji’un. It is with sadness and reverence to Allah that we announce the passing away of our father, Dr. Justice Sheikh Ahmed Lemu OFR, in the early hours …
S’Korea to import J&J, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 16m people
South Korea has signed deals with Pfizer Inc and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen to import coronavirus vaccines to cover up to 16 million people, as it grapples with the third wave of infections, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun told a televised briefing on Thursday. The government has been facing growing public pressure over their COVID-19 …
Chile deploys COVID-19 sniffer dogs to Santiago airport
The task of sniffing out passengers infected with COVID-19 at Chile’s Santiago international airport is going to the dogs. A team of Golden Retrievers and Labradors sit when they smell the virus and get a treat. The canines sport green “biodetector” jackets with a red cross, reports Reuters. Passengers at an airport health checkpoint …
Trump pardons former advisers Stone, Manafort
US President Donald Trump has pardoned former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Mr Trump’s son-in-law. Manafort was convicted in 2018 in an investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election. Trump has previously commuted the prison sentence of Stone, who was convicted of lying to Congress, …
COVID-19: Nigeria records over 1,000 new infections as total exceeds 80,000
Six days after Nigeria crossed 1,000 for the first time on its daily count of coronavirus infections, the country recorded a similar figure with 1,133 cases confirmed on Wednesday. This is the second time in close to 10 months that over 1,000 samples will be confirmed positive in a single-day count — the country …
No corps member abducted – NYSC
Kayode Olanrewaju Contrary to the report and news making the rounds that some corps members travelling from Osun State to the North were killed and others were abducted by kidnappers, the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said no corps member was abducted, but that only one corps member was killed by …
Man United, City to face off in Carabao Cup semi-finals
*Draw sets up Manchester derby in January *Tottenham host Brentford in other semi-final Manchester United will host Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after their 2-0 win over Everton on Wednesday night, while Tottenham, who beat Stoke 3-1 earlier in the day, will take on Championship Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The ties …
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