Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 5th September 2020
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Sokoto Assembly to monitor, enforce performance in LGAs
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has restated its commitment to ensuring an improved performance by local government areas (LGAs), in the state. The Chairman, House Committee on Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Habibu Modachi (PDP- Isa), gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Sokoto. Modachi said …
The Sun Nigeria.
Southern Kaduna attacks: 2 warring communities sign peace pact
Two communities in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday signed a peace agreement as part of efforts to bring an end to the wanton destruction of lives and property in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the communities involved are Dangoma and Takau in Kannikon and Zipak chiefdoms …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gbajabiamila’s Ghana visit changes basis of war between Nigerian, Ghanaian traders – NIDO
The recent visit to Ghana by the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to Ghana helped change the basis of the trade war between Ghanaian and Nigerian spare parts dealers in that country, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Ghana chapter. Vice-President of NIDO-Ghana, Mr Kingsley Attoe, who disclosed this in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Alleged misconduct: PCN seals 157 pharmacies, 791 patent medicine shops in August – Registrar
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down 157 pharmacies and 791 patent medicine shops in Kano and Lagos in August over alleged operational misconducts. Dr Elijah Mohammed, PCN Registrar disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday while giving an update of the council’s activities …
The Sun Nigeria.
Flood: 4 killed, 5,200 houses destroyed in Kano
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed four persons killed and over 5,200 houses destroyed due to flooding in Rogo and Danbatta Local Government Areas of the state. Mr Sale Jili, Executive Secretary of the Agency, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano. …
The Sun Nigeria.
China not on debt-trap diplomacy mission – Experts
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Experts on international relations, have debunked the misconception that China is on a debt-trap diplomacy mission, using its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The experts are Shahar Hameiri, an Associate Professor, School of Political Science and International Studies, the University of Queensland, Australia, and Dr Lee Jones of the School of Politics …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Adamawa CAN Chairman recovers from Coronavirus
Billy Graham Abel, Yola The Adamawa state Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman, Dami Mamza, has called on the general public to take all the necessary prescribed measures to safeguard themselves from contracting coronavirus saying the virus is real and anyone who gets it can recover from it even though he thinks the effect of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo: Deputy governor faults presentation of vehicles to pro Akeredolu lawmakers
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Ondo State deputy governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi has criticised the presentation of vehicles to members of the state House of Assembly by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He criticised Akeredolu for excluding nine lawmakers from the presentation of the 2020 Model SUV KIA Sportage as official cars for the lawmakers. The deputy governor alleged …
The Sun Nigeria.
Senator Okoro laid to rest in Nsukka
Felix Ikem, Nsukka More than three months after his demise, the remains of late Sen Fidelis Okoro, former Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District was on Friday laid to rest at his country home Ihe-agu Nru in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state. Okoro died on May 17, 2020 at a hospital in Abuja …
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Police arrest 50 year old suspected serial rapist in Bauchi
Paul Orude Bauchi The police in Bauchi State have arrested a suspected serial rapist who was almost lynched by an angry mob. Yusuf Bako, a 50 year old resident of Yakubu Wanka street, Bauchi, was rescued by a team of police officers after he was beaten to pulp by angry mob. The suspect was allegedly …
The Sun Nigeria.
Thousands protest in Pakistan over reprinting of Mohammad cartoons in France
Tens of thousands of people protested across Pakistan on Friday against French magazine Charlie Hebdo’s reprinting of cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad, chanting “Death to France” and calling for boycotts of French products. “Decapitation is the punishment of blasphemers,” read one of the placards carried by protesters. The cartoons sending up the Prophet Mohammad …
Post COVID-19: Lagos Commissioners, others seek improved transport sector
Kayode Olanrewaju For the country and Lagos State in particular to get away from the adverse impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the economy, especially the transport sector, there is the urgent need to rejig the sector through massive investments and improve funding by the government to reduce transport on cost of goods, …
Report: Barca won’t fine Messi for missing training
Barcelona reportedly won’t respond to Lionel Messi’s strong criticisms, even after he made a u-turn to the club on Friday evening. Also, the club has decided not to fine him for missing training. According to Tribuna, the club board members believe that any reaction would complicate the things and won’t punish the player as a …
Flood: Four killed, 5,200 houses destroyed in Kano — Official
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed four persons killed and over 5,200 houses destroyed due to flooding in Rogo and Danbatta Local Government Areas of the state. Sale Jili, Executive Secretary of the Agency, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano. NAN reports …
Messi misses training again after Barca quit U-turn
Lionel Messi was a no-show at training with Barcelona despite his decision to stay at the club under sufferance, journalists at the training ground said on Saturday morning. The Argentine superstar announced on Friday he had been forced to remain at Barcelona, claiming after club president Josep Maria Bartomeu broke his word to let …
Buhari loses family doctor, Marliya Zayyana
The President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness over the death of his family doctor, Dr Marliya Zayyana. The late Zayyana was also the former Chairperson of the Governing Council, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State. In a condolence message by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in Abuja, on Friday, …
Everton seal deal for Brazilian midfielder, Allan
Everton have completed the signing of Brazil international Allan, with the midfielder penning a three-year deal until the end of June 2023. Allan, who joins Everton for an undisclosed fee following five years with Italian club Napoli, has nine senior caps for his country, having won the Copa America last year. The 29-year-old played …
Wedding bells in Aso Rock as Hanan Buhari marries heartthrob
President Muhammadu Buhari’s youngest daughter, Hanan, got married to her heartthrob, Mohammad Turad Sha’aban on Friday. The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari could not hide her joy as she shared the wedding pictures on her Instagram page with the caption “#HamadForever Alhamdullilah” Hanan is a London trained photographer while Mohammad is a Personal …
Nigeria @60: FG calls for ideas on anniversary branding
As the countdown to Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee begins, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas that can brand the anniversary. Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, made the call on Saturday in a statement in Abuja as part of the activities to mark the celebration. Pantami, who …
Commissioner harps on participatory governance
…as Akwa Ibom community to partner State Govt The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong has commended the Akwa Ibom cpommunity, Abuja for their continuous supports to the state government and charged members of the community to channel their rich expertise and professionalism to the development of the state for …
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