Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Sunday 18th July 2021
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Eid-El-Kabir: FRSC deploys 579 Regular Marshals, 107 Special Marshals in Benue
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Benue State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the deployment of 579 Regular Marshals and 107 Special Marshals for a safe and hitch – free movement during the Eid El Kabir celebration. The Sector Commander in charge of Benue State, Yakubu Mohammad disclosed this in a statement
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Eid-el-Kabir: IGP orders watertight security nationwide
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered state Commissioners of Police and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to beef-up security in their zones to prevent a breakdown of law and order ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The IGP, who gave
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Kaduna killings: Ignore Abuja ‘commercial’ pastors – CAN warns
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter on Sunday called on those who have ears to ignore Abuja-based “commercial pastors” allegedly hired to discredit insecurity in Kaduna State. Chairman of CAN in Kaduna State, Rev Joseph John Hayab, in a statement, said those ”commercial pastors” are being sponsored by
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Alleged N30m fraud: Couple heads to Court of Appeal over competence of charge
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A couple and defendants in a charge bordering on a N30m business transaction filed against them by the Inspector General of Police have vowed to challenged the competence of the charge at the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal. In addition, the defendants are equally set to appeal against the
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Anambra guber: Gov Obiano’s aides resign, join Umeoji
From Fred Itua, Abuja Senior aides to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, have resigned ahead of the November 6th governorship election, even as more loyalists to the governor are reportedly pledging support to the governorship candidate of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chukwuma Umeoji. Senior special assistant to the Governor on Legal Matters,
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NDLEA arrests drug kingpin in Anambra, recovers 548,000 Tramadol tablets
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of a 44-year- old major illicit drug kingpin, Okeke Chijoke in Anambra state. The agency said a total of 548,000 tablets of Tramadol branded as Tarkadol were recovered from his warehouse at 3 Atunya street, Maryland estate, Nkwelle, Oyi local
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Anambra guber: Forget internal crisis, APGA ‘ll retain Agu Awka Gov seat — Njoku
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Factional chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Edozie Njoku, has assured members that the party will retain its seat at Agu Awka Government House despite the internal crisis currently rocking the party. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja while reacting to the list of candidates released by the Independent National
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I’ve capacity to lead APC as national chairman – Ex-Governor Yari
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former Governor of Zamfara State Abdulaziz Yari has declared that he is mentally and psychologically ready and capable to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the National Chairman. He spoke to reporters in Abuja at the weekend while declaring interest to run, emphasising that he is aware of the schemes
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Keren Happuch: Human Rights Commission commences probe
From Fred Itua, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that it would investigate Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, over allegations that a boarding student, 14-year old Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher, was raped in the school, with a condom left in her uterus by the rapist, which infected her with sepsis and resulted in her
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First COVID case detected in athletes’ village
Tokyo Olympics organisers on Saturday reported the first case of COVID-19 at the athletes’ village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the Games that begin next week, raising fresh doubts over promises of a “safe and secure” event. The latest cases are a blow to the local organisers and the International Olympic Committee,
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Much ado about Cubana High Priest 46 cows gift
Nigerian socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana High Priest, has gifted his former boss, Obi Cubana, 46 cows for his mother’s burial. The celebrity barman as he likes to be called took to his Instagram Stories where he shared videos of the gift presentation. According to him, the 46 cows represents his
I see myself as my own competitor, says Kazz Kazzian
Chief Designer of Kazzian Luxury, Abiose Sunkanmi Ahmed, fondly called Kazz Kazzian, has said that the trendy fashion brand is out to revolutionise fashion business in the country, especially the styling aspect of the business. He noted that the brand Kazzian has carved a niche for itself in the industry, especially in wardrobe styling,
E-transmission: We can upload from any part of Nigeria –INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that it has the capacity to transmit election results from any part of the country. National Chairman, and Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mr Festus Okoye made this known Saturday while speaking on a television programme, also said the Commission’s position was clear. He said:
Benue: PSN denies involvement in unwholesome practices
Cephas Iorhemen MAKURDI The Benue State branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) yesterday debunked reports of involvement in unwholesome practices. Chairman of PSN in the state, Pharm. Aloysius Ikyon stated this in an interview in Makurdi while reacting to reports of its involvement in unwholesome medical practices. Pharm. Ikyon noted that
Banditry: Katsina residents take refuge in state capital
As a way to escape from the bandits’ incessant attacks on their villages, residents of the nine Local Government Areas mostly affected by the attacks have relocated to the Katsina metropolis. However, it is not yet Uhuru for many of them who have escaped the attacks of the bandits as they are confronted with
Caramel, the new chic colour
The alluring caramel chocolate brown is one of the most trendy chic colours out there. Caramel became a hit when make up companies discovered its the most common skin tone of many African women while inventing foundations and concealers. A fashion designer once said that wearing caramel colour makes her skin pop, because
COVID-19: UK’s PM, Chancellor to self-isolate in U-turn
The prime minister and chancellor will now self-isolate as normal after contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who tested positive for coronavirus. The reversal comes just hours after they said they would take part in a pilot scheme involving daily testing, reports the BBC. Opposition parties said it suggested there was “one rule for
Europe floods: Huge recovery operation underway as death toll passes 170
Rescue workers and volunteers are digging through sludge in parts of western Europe, where the number of people who died in flash floods is now over 170 – and as the rushing waters reach Austria. Floodwaters are receding in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, where many have been left with wrecked homes, hundreds have been
We’re embracing electric vehicles revolution –Aliyu
Director General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Engr. Jelani Aliyu has disclosed that the world is in a race on the backs of eagles, and Nigeria cannot afford to be in that race on the backs of anything less, neither a falcon nor a hawk, but on the backs of eagles.
Nigeria is a failed state, says Bishop Obi
The Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev’d Ndubuisi Obi has described Nigeria as a failed state. Bishop Obi, who made this declaration at the Bishop’s Court, Nnewi, during a pre-synod press briefing said that the situation of things in Nigeria has become so worrisome that surviving a day in the country
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