Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 25th January 2021
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Anioma youths demand stewardship from Nwaoboshi, Elumelu, others
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Youths of Delta North Senatorial District (Anioma Nation) have handed down an ultimatum to their representatives at the National Assembly (NASS) to render a verifiable accounts of their stewardship since 2019. The youths under the aegis of Anioma Youth Forum Worldwide (AYF-W) frowned at the alleged non-challance of the elected representatives …
The Sun Nigeria.
Failure of security intelligence led to Oyo crisis — Northern elders
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Coalition of Northern Elders for Peace and Development (CNEPD), has linked the crisis that rocked Oyo State to the failure of security intelligence by service chiefs, claiming that if they were up and doing the impasse would have been averted. CNEPD claimed that the lacuna in security gave room for some …
The Sun Nigeria.
Don’t link Tinubu to Oyo crisis, Support group warns
From Okwe Obi, Abuja A socio-political organization, Tinubu Support Group (TSG), has warned mischief makers against linking the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to the crisis between the Yoruba and Fulani community in Oyo State. The group further debunked a report credited to the National Coordinator of Northern Patriots …
The Sun Nigeria.
2023: Gov Bello’s posters for president flood Dutse
From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse Residents of Dutse were amazed to wake-up yesterday to see the emergence of posters of Kogi state governor Mr Yahaya Bello which flooded the state capital of Jigawa state. The posters, with inscription Yahaya Bello for president, ‘for a generational change’ among others has stirred confusion within the state polity as …
The Sun Nigeria.
Drug war: Marwa reads riot act to NDLEA Commanders
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, (Retd) has ordered commanders and special commands of the agency to mop up illicit drugs across the country or face the music. Besides, the new NDLEA boss has proposed drug tests for all tertiary institution …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bayelsa Govt earmarks funds for federal roads
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has set aside more funds for the continuation of the Yenagoa- Oporoma road in the state. The road is going to link Yenagoa the state capital to the largest local government area in the state, Southern Ijaw. The road which has been in the drawing board since …
The Sun Nigeria.
Frank Lampard gets the boot, after dismal performance
Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea following a dismal slump in form that sees them sit ninth in the Premier League table. The players were told not to come to the training ground until Monday afternoon as Lampard becomes the 10th manager sacked during the Roman Abramovich era. Confirmation of his sacking came just …
The Sun Nigeria.
2 brothers in court for alleged assault, breach of peace
Two brothers, Abass, 25; and Musliu Olayiwola, 59; on Monday appeared in a Magistrates’ court in Badagry, Lagos for alleged assault and breach of public peace. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Clement Okuiomose, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Jan.19 at about 9 p.m., in Atipromeh village, Badagry area of Lagos. Okuomose …
The Sun Nigeria.
EU foreign ministers consider reaction in wake of Navalny arrest
EU foreign ministers are to consider how to react following the jailing of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny and mass detentions at demonstrations across the country. Three Baltic States are calling for sharper EU sanctions on Moscow, but most member states seem minded to wait a little longer before resorting to more restrictive measures ahead …
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Tension in Delta community as gunmen kill soldier, police officer
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba There is tension in Sapele, Delta State where gunmen stormed a security checkpoint, killing a military personnel and a police officer. The incident happened on Sunday night, according to community sources, who added that the hoodlums came in with a speedboat through the Oton River. Locals said the bandits attacked the …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu engages Pfizer, others over vaccines
*To install 2,000 HD security cameras Muritala Ayinla Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the state government’s plan on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine rollout and the effort to bolster mass vaccination of residents in the state. The governor also said that the state government was on the verge of rolling out 2,000 …
FG: Nigeria’s security situation better than in 2015
The Federal Government on Monday said although the country was facing security challenges, the current situation is better than what the present regime met at its inception in 2015. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this while answering questions at a press conference in Abuja. He was joined at the briefing by …
NITDA goes tough on data firms abusing users’ rights
Caleb Onwe, Abuja National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said it will no longer tolerate abuses of data users’ right in Nigeria, especially those flagrantly breaching data protection laws. NITDA Director General, Kashifu Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during a virtual media briefing to kick off this year’s World Data Privacy …
2023: I’ve no presidential ambition, says Ortom
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State Monday insulated himself from calls in some quarters for him to contest the 2023 presidential election. He said he is not nursing any presidential ambition, adding that for now he has two and half years to complete his mandate as governor and is committed to …
JUST IN: Chelsea sack Lampard after 18 months in charge
Chelsea have sacked head coach Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge. Former Chelsea midfielder Lampard, 42, leaves with the club ninth in the Premier League table after last week’s defeat at Leicester City, having won once in their past five league matches, reports the BBC. His final game in charge was Sunday’s 3-1 …
JUST IN: Frank Lampard to be sacked by Chelsea – Report
Frank Lampard is set be sacked by Chelsea less than 24 hours after the club’s FA Cup victory over Luton Town. Confirmation could come as soon as today after Chelsea players were told not to report to the training ground until this afternoon. Chelsea are currently on a poor run of form in the …
NCDC records 964 new coronavirus infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 964 cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the tally of infections in the country to 121,566. The NCDC disclosed this on its official website on Sunday. The country has so far tested 1,258,534 people since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was recorded on February …
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again ‘too early’, says former senior official
A former senior manager at Boeing’s 737 plant in Seattle has raised new concerns over the safety of the company’s 737 Max. The aircraft, which was grounded after two accidents in which 346 people died, has already been cleared to resume flights in North America and Brazil, and is expected to gain approval in Europe this …
JUST IN: Chinese, Indian troops ‘in new border clash’
Chinese and Indian troops have reportedly clashed again in a disputed border area, with injuries on both sides, Indian media reports say. The incident took place in north Sikkim last Wednesday. India’s army said there had been a “minor” incident that had been “resolved”. Tensions are high along the world’s longest disputed border. …
COVID-19 RELOADED
Dakuku Peterside That Nigeria currently battles with a second, more deadly wave of Covid-19 is no longer in doubt. The numbers are dire. In the first week of January, the country had about 10,000 positive tests reported in just seven days obviously linked to the festivities. One in every six persons (16 per cent) …
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