Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 12th May 2020
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FG May Adopt Madagascar’s Herbal Cure For COVID-19
INNOCENT OWEH;TOYIN ADEBAYO;CHIOMA UMEHA;ARUGA JOE OMOKARO; BOLU-OLU ESHO;GBENGA FATUROTI;WILLIAM ATTAH Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said on Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to pick up Covid-Organics, Madagascar’s plant-based remedy for coronavirus. He said the …
Ajaokuta Steel: FG Brokers Concession Deal With Russian Conglomerate
ABUJA – After several attempts to revive the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company located in Kogi State, the Federal Government has finally settled for a system of build, operate and transfer arrangement with the Russian government. There are also indications that President Muhammadu Buhari may have sealed this concession deal with President Vladimir Putin during the …
Alleged Fraud: Court Orders Forfeiture Of AVM Ebong’s N510m To FG
A Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Ahmed Mohammed on Monday ordered the interim forfeiture of N510 million allegedly owned by former Commander, Presidential Air Fleet (PAF), Air Vice Marshal Uko Ebong. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AVM Ebong was the commander PAF between 2013 and July 2015. The …
No Licence Yet To Switch On 5G — NCC
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that there are no Fifth Generation (5G) of mobile technology licence issued by the commission to be switched on in some parts of the country. Danbatta said this in a statement signed by Dr. Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs, NCC, and …
Four Killed, Nine Houses Razed In Fulani, Tiv Clash In Nasarawa
LAFIA – Four Fulani herdsmen have reportedly been killed by Tiv farmers in Keana and Kadarko, Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Alhaji Mohammed Hussaini, Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Nasarawa State chapter, who disclosed this an interview with newsmen, said he received information about the attack when a leader …
Security Agencies Trail Diezani’s Cousin
Security agencies are currently on the trail of a business mogul and cousin of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison Madueke, for allegedly seeking to tarnish the image of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd) and former coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubu. The decision to go after Kaysle …
Neville Kicks Against Ighalo’s Man Utd Extension Deal
LAGOS – The possibility of Odion Ighalo getting a full contract at Manchester United of England has been hit with one of The Red Devils’ former players, as Gary Neville expressing doubt about the former Super Eagles’ star’s ability to justify any amount spent on him. Although Ighalo has scored four goals in eight matches …
EPL Can Resume In June – UK PM
The Premier League and other professional sports have been given the go-ahead to resume behind closed doors from June 1 by the United Kingdom government, it was announced on Monday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a road map to ease lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus crisis on Sunday evening and a full report …
D’Tigers To Begin Quest For 2023 FIBA World Cup In 2021
LAGOS – Nigeria D’Tigers will begin their qualification for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Japan, Indonesia and Philippines in November 2021 and extends till February 2023. The dates for the World Cup, according to FIBA, will take place from August 25 to September 10, 2023, with the Group Phase taking place in Indonesia, Japan …
AFN Shocked By Coach Uruemu’s Death
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has learned with shock and sadness the untimely death of veteran athletics coach, Adu Uruemu. Uruemu, head coach at Arena Athletics Academy died on Sunday May 10, 2020 in Lagos after complaining of headache. He was aged 54. In a statement made available on Monday, AFN president, Olamide George said …
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