Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 26th December 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 26th December 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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20 Nigerian doctors died from COVID-19 in last one week – NMA
Regina Otokpa, Abuja No fewer than 20 Nigerian doctors have been said to have died from complications related to the novel coronavirus in the last one week. Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), FCT Chapter, Dr. Enema Amodu, who made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja, said the doctors included consultants, professors and some …
Scores escape death as tanker falls near Tin Can
*Fire guts HAK Air office Muritala Ayinla Scores have escaped death in the Tin Can area of Apapa as a fuel laden tanker lost control, tumbled and spilt its content on the road. This was even as fire gutted a building on 11 Sowemimo Street, GRA Ikeja, housing HAK Air Limited. Speaking on the incidences, …
COVID-19: Taskforce clears Abuja recreational spots of fun seekers
Following the violation of its decision to shut down recreational spots in the territory, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday cleared some of the parks of fun seekers who had trooped into them as part of the Christmas celebrations. Some of the parks where fun seekers were sent out by the FCT …
Gunmen attack ex-militant leader’s home
Properties worth millions of naira have been razed by some yet-to-be identified gunmen who attacked the residence of Eris Paul, a former ex-militant leader also known as ‘Ogunbos’ at his country home in Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The inferno it was learnt which started around the early hours …
PDP to APC: You’re envious of our governors
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leaders are envious of the performance of governors elected on its platform. PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, further said the ruling party is disturbed by the stability and unanimity in the PDP as well …
Threat of attacks: Farmers, herders in Plateau resolve to expose bandits
Farmers and herders in Riyom and Jos South local government areas of Plateau State have resolved to exposed criminal elements in their communities in response to threat of attacks by bandits in some parts of the state. The meeting was convened by Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) and …
Christmas: The world needs love – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has highlighted the importance of love as the world battles to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. In his Christmas message on Friday, he appealed to the people to imbibe the spirit of the yuletide season to heal all that is broken in various countries across the world. Jonathan noted that …
Explosion rocks US city on Christmas Day
An explosion shook downtown Nashville early Friday, with black smoke filling the morning sky, according to local reports. Nashville’s Fox 17 said the blast was reported at approximately 5:40 a.m. local time. “There is an incident involving an explosion,” the Nashville Fire Department said in a statement. “This is an active scene. Metro Nashville Police Department and Nashville …
Man City duo test positive for COVID-19
Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday. Two members of the club’s staff, whose identities have not been revealed, have also tested positive. Defender Walker and striker Jesus now look set to miss City’s Premier League matches against Newcastle, Everton and Chelsea, …
Kwara nullifies irregular employment of 2,414 SUBEB teachers
*Opens new employment portal January Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State government has announced the nullification of the controversial employment of 2,414 teachers, otherwise called ‘sunset workers’, by the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) in the twilight of the administration of former Governor Abdufattah Ahmed in 2019. This was contained in a statement by …
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