Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 26th December 2020
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Lagos-Sagamu expressway diversion: Ogun charges motorists to comply with guidelines
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has charged motorists and general public to observe and adhere strictly to the diversion guidelines on Lagos-Sagamu Expressway as specified by the Federal Ministry of Works and Power. Commissioner for Transportation in the state, Gbenga Dairo gave this charge on Saturday, while reacting to the 72 hours closure …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gov. Fintiri signs N140.340 billion 2021 Adamawa budget into Law
By Billy Graham Abel, Yola The Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has on Saturday December, 26th signed the 2021 budget of One hundred and Fourty Billion naira, Thirty Four million, Four Hundred and Nine Thousand, Four and Fourty (N140,340, 409, 440.00) Naira into law. The Budget which is Tagged Budget of Stability, was earlier …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gunmen kidnap traveler in Ekiti State as Amotekun Corps, police rescue another
Gunmen kidnapped a traveller on the Isan-Iludun-Ekiti highway in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Friday. Amotekun Corps Commander in the state, retired Brig.-Gen. Joe Komolafe, confirmed the mishap on Saturday and said another would-have-been victim was rescued by the corps. He said the Ekiti State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps and …
The Sun Nigeria.
DIG Mohammed visits Stanel Dome Awka, commends Uzochukwu
Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of newly inaugurated 13th Zonal Command of the Nigeria Police Force (covering Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states), Mohammed Danmallam, recently paid a courtesy visit to Stanel Dome, and its Chairman, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu in Awka. The visit which was part of his familiarisation tour in the zone was in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Empowerment: Kebbi govt distributes livestock to 2,778 herdsmen
From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Government has commenced the distributions of domestic animals comprises of sheep’s,goats and chickens to 2,778 herdsmen’s wives and men under the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme Aids in the state. The distribution was performed by the wife of Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Aisha Bagudu, at the flag – off ceremony …
The Sun Nigeria.
IBEDC commiserates with the families of victims of electrocution
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Saturday commiserated with the families of Mr Oladeji Olatunji and Mrs Kemi Adegoke who died on Friday from electrocution. The commiseration was contained in a statement signed by Mr John Ayodele, IBEDC Chief Operating Officer. According to the release, the incident happened on Iwo-Adogba road in Ibadan at …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kaduna State earmarks N970m for rural roads in 2021
The Kaduna State Government has earmarked the sum of N970 million for rural feeder roads projects in 2021, under its Ministry for Local Government Affairs. This is contained in the breakdown of N1.9 billion allocated to the ministry for capital projects in the 2021 approved budget document. The document obtained by the News Agency of …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Tedi community stages end-of-year carnival
Youths in Tedi, a coastal community on the Lagos mainland, staged their end-of-year carnival on Christmas day, thrilling the young and the aged with colourful displays and music. Mr Timothy Taiwo, one of the carnival organisers, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the annual event had always thrilled community members. According to him, …
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Coronavirus: NCDC records 712 new infections
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 712 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The latest figure of the pandemic was announced on the NCDC’s verified website late Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria recorded the lowest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in at least three …
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Pope to scrap public Angelus prayer due to Italy’s COVID-19 restrictions
Italy’s virus restrictions mean Pope Francis will not recite the Angelus prayer on Boxing Day before thousands of pilgrims, as in the past, but instead will declaim it from the calm of a Vatican library. The Vatican moved the location for Saturday’s noon-time (1100 GMT) prayer to the library in the Apostolic Palace, according to …
The Sun Nigeria.
Businessman abducted after gun duel in Kano regains freedom
Muhammad Kabir, Kano A Kano businessman, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Kalos, abducted after a gun duel between police and his kidnappers at his residence at Minjibir four days ago, has regained his freedom. But it was not known if any ransom was paid for his release An associate of Abdullahi’s said he just saw him …
Ethiopia: 222 killed in village massacre – Red Cross
Some 222 people have been killed following an attack in Ethiopia, a Red Cross volunteer has said. Homes were torched in the massacre that took place on Wednesday in Bekoji, a village in the western region of Bulen that borders Sudan, amid rising ethnic tensions. The death toll was originally estimated to be more …
Boeing 737-8 MAX makes unscheduled landing after pilots forced to shut down one engine
Boeing 737-8 MAX was forced to make an unscheduled landing and have one engine shut down after it ran into issues. The Air Canada service from Arizona to Montreal was diverted shortly after take-off on December 22, reports Sky News. In a statement, the airline said the only people on board were three crew members who received an “engine …
Police: Four injured in Berlin shooting
Four people were injured in a shooting in the German capital Berlin in the early hours of Saturday, police said. A police spokeswoman said four people were taken to hospital in the altercation involving several people in the Kreuzberg district, adding there was no indication of a political motive. The Berlin fire service said …
Liverpool won’t force Salah to stay, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp sees no reason why Mohamed Salah would want to leave the Premier League champions but says he would not keep the Egyptian forward at the club against his will. Salah told Spanish newspaper AS in an interview this month that he admired Real Madrid and Barcelona, fuelling talk in …
Buhari sends birthday wishes to Ganduje at 71
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as he marks his 71st birthday. In a message to the governor and his family, Buhari prayed Allah tò give Ganduje good health and long life so that he will continue to serve the people of Kano and the nation. The …
3 UN Peacekeepers killed in CAR attacks
Three United Nations (UN) peacekeepers have been killed in attacks in the Central African Republic, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman said in a statement. Three peacekeepers from Burundi were killed and two others wounded by armed attackers on the domestic security forces and the UN’s MINUSCA mission in Dekoa, Kemo prefecture, and Bakouma …
US judge again delays execution of lone woman on federal death row
A U.S. federal judge said that the Justice Department broke the law when it rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row last month, potentially pushing her execution into Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s new administration. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss on Thursday vacated an order from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, …
EPL: United players must learn how to handle praise – Solskjær
*Says team cannot afford slow start against Leicester Ole Gunnar Solskjær is teaching his Manchester United players to cope with a new phenomenon: receiving plaudits. “At the moment we’re getting praise and now that’s another thing we have to learn to deal with,” said Solskjær before Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Leicester. United’s manager and his squad have …
Arteta: Arsenal will face relegation fight, if…
*Run of Chelsea, West Brom and Brighton ‘crucial’ for season Mikel Arteta has admitted to feeling the psychological strain of Arsenal’s dire predicament and accepts the next three matches will determine whether the club are dragged into a relegation battle. Arsenal are 15th in the Premier League, after taking five points from their past 10 games …
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