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Lawan leads eminent Nigerians to honour Kalu
From Magnus Eze, Igbere Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has led a long list of eminent Nigerians to join the Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, as the familily marked the 10th memorial of their late father, Chief Joseph Nsiegbe Kalu. President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by Minister of State for Mines and Steel …
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Five killed in two separate attacks in Benue
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi At least, five persons have been reported killed in two separate gunmen attacks in Katsina-Ala and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State on Sunday. While two persons were reported killed following a suspected cult war in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area, three others were said to have …
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Igbo presidency not by mouth, Moghalu, APC Anambra guber aspirant
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland Water Ways (NIWA), Chief George Moghalu has told the Igbo to widen their horizon to convince other ethnic nationalities, if a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction must be realized. The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for Anambra 2021 election, Chief …
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Kalu marks 10 year anniversary of father’s death
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Today, all roads led to Igbere, Bende Local Government of Abia as people from all works of life trooped to the country home of the senate Chief Whip and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu for the 10th anniversary of the father, late Chief Johnson Uzor Nsiegbe Kalu. …
The Sun Nigeria.
IPOB vows to crush anyone standing against ESN
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, (IPOB), has vowed to deal with anybody who may attempt to work against the sucess of its security outfit, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to the media and publicity secretary of the group, Emma Powerful, he noted that IPOB through intelligence gathering has discovered that …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Twenty two patients in critical condition in Abuja, as number rises
From Fred Itua, Abuja As Nigerians grapple with the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, 22 out of 86 patients currently receiving treatment at various Isolation centres within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are said to be in critical conditions and only surviving through oxygen at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. The development is …
The Sun Nigeria.
COVID-19: Abuja churches comply with guidelines, as Taskforce Team monitors development
From Fred Itua, Abuja After scoring the churches high on compliance with COVID-19 protocol, government officials were Sunday tasked to practice what they preach, by adhering to the guidelines at all functions, including political campaigns and others. Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), FCT Chapter and Senior Pastor, ECWA Good News, Maitama, Samson Jonah, took …
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CAN commends Zamfara Govt. over security during Christmas
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Zamfara Chapter, has commended the state government for providing adequate security for Christians in the state during the Christmas celebration. The State Chairman of the association, Rev. Fr. Iliya Tsiga, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Gusau. …
The Sun Nigeria.
Okowa condoles with Kwankwaso over father’s death
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with former Kano State Governor, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso, over the death of his father, Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso. Sale-Kwankwaso died on Friday at the age of 93. Okowa’s condolence was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Sunday in Asaba. He described the …
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Chamber hints of rising inflationary rate in 2021
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says inflation rate will rise in 2021. The chamber made the assertion in its Economic Review for 2020 and Outlook for 2021 made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Its Director-General, Dr Muda Yusuf, attributed the projected inflation outlook for the incoming year to the combination …
The Sun Nigeria.
EPL: Bamford hits early winner for Leeds
Leeds bounced back from their heavy defeat at Old Trafford with a hard-earned victory over Burnley at Elland Road. Patrick Bamford won an early penalty, which he ruthlessly dispatched to earn Leeds their third home win of the season, after Tom Pope had brought him down, reports the BBC. Burnley were unfortunate not to …
FCT: 22 COVID-19 patients in critical condition, surviving with oxygen
Caleb Onwe, Abuja As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic ravages across the country, 22 out of 86 patients currently receiving treatment at various isolation centres within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are said to be very critical and only surviving through oxygen at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. This was …
EPL: Lampard slams ‘lazy’ Chelsea after Arsenal defeat
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard let rip at his players following their 3-1 Premier League defeat at struggling London rivals Arsenal on Saturday, saying their “lazy” performance had cost them the chance of going second in the Premier League. A penalty from Alexandre Lacazette and goals from Granit Xhaka and Bukayo Saka helped a youthful …
Two suspected Nigerian oil tanker hijackers appear in UK court
Two Nigerians appeared in court Saturday charged over the hijacking of an oil tanker in the English Channel. Matthew John Okorie, 25, and Sunday Sylvester, 22, were charged with endangering the Nave Andromeda and appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, reports Dailymail.co.uk. They were part of a group of seven Nigerian men who were arrested after …
NY health network faces criminal investigation over COVID-19 vaccine
New York State Health officials said on Saturday they are investigating a Brooklyn-based healthcare provider on suspicion it violated state guidelines for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, reports Reuters. ParCare Community Health Network “may have fraudulently obtained COVID-19 vaccine, transferred it to facilities in other parts of the state in violation of state guidelines and …
US shooting leaves 3 dead, 3 injured
A gunman opened fire inside an Illinois bowling alley, killing three people and injuring three others Saturday night in what authorities believe was a random attack. A 37-year-old male suspect was in custody after the shooting at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford police said in a social media post. Two of those who were shot …
COVID-19: EU launches mass vaccination
The EU is launching a co-ordinated vaccine rollout to fight Covid-19, in what the bloc’s top official says is a “touching moment of unity”. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine had been delivered to all 27 member states. Some countries started administering the jabs on Saturday, saying …
Netanyahu expects ties’ visit by Morocco to Israel
A delegation from Morocco will travel to Israel in the coming week to advance newly-normalized relations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. Netanyahu on Friday spoke with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and invited him to visit. An Israeli delegation travelled to Morocco on Tuesday and the countries plan to reopen mutual liaison …
Nigeria records 829 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 829 new coronavirus infections in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency announced the fresh infections in its update for December 26, 2020. The new cases represented a slight increase over the past 24 hours — 712 cases were confirmed on December …
JUST IN: Minister of Women Affairs, Tallen, tests positive for COVID-19
Musa Pam, Jos The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen has tested positive for COVID-19. Tallen, in a press statement she issued on Sunday morning to journalists in Jos, said she is asymptomatic and she has gone into isolation during the period of treatment. “Following interaction with individuals that later show asymptomatic signs …
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