Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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NCC: Danbatta spotlights role of ECCs in promoting public safety
By Chinenye Anuforo, Lagos The activation of Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making a far-reaching impact and enhancing the federal government’s drive to improve the security of lives and property, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said. The NCC has …
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FACAN to share 10,000 tons of cashew nuts to Edo farmers
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Chairman, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN), Edo State chapter, Mr Enahoro Ojiefoh, said that the association has targeted ten thousand tons of cashew nuts to be distributed to farmers in Edo North within four years. He disclosed this in Benin during a courtesy call on the Permanent …
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Anambra govt, firm partner to build N47 billion ultramodern market
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka The Anambra State Government has said that plans have been concluded for the construction of an international ultramodern market in Isiagu community, Awka South Local Government Area of the state. It said that the project would be executed in partnership with Anambra JC Michaels Nigeria Limited under a public-private partnership arrangement. …
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NBA begins three-week boycott of courts in Kebbi
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has begun a three-week boycott of courts in Kebbi State over alleged threats to their members and judges in the state. The resolution of NBA was contained in a communique co-signed by its state Chairman, Kabiru Aliyu and Secretary, Aminu …
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Plateau applauds FG for approving Shendam federal poly with N2 billion take-off grant
From Gyang Bere, Jos A lawmaker representing Shendam, Quan’Pan and Mikang Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Hon Alphonsus Komsol has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of Federal Polytechnic Shendam in Plateau State with a take-off grant of N2 billion. He noted that the institution which has been the …
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2023: IPAN lobbies for Nigeria’s president to be from South-East
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Igbo for a Progressive Nigeria (IPAN) has appealed to other ethnic nationalities in the country to support the South-East zone in its quest to produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2023 presidential election. IPAN National President Lawrence Onuzulike, at a press conference in Awka, the Anambra State capital, argued that the …
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Zylus Group International unveils new housing estate
By Damiete Braide, Lagos One of the fast-growing real estate company, Zylus Group International and a leading provider of real estate and property development services, has unveiled a new estate, Zylus Court, at Bogije-Ajah, Richland Estate, Lagos State. Group Managing Director, Zylus Group International, Oluwatosin Olatujoye, said the company is one of the best real …
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COVID-19: Kano govt shuts down Indian-owned UHC hospital
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Kano State Government has shut down Indian owned UHC Hospital for breach of protocol in the management of COVID-19 cases in the state. The hospital, which is situated along Bayerio University Road/Red bricks axis in the state capital, was charged with admitting patients with severe COVID- 19 cases instead of …
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Again DSS alerts on plans to incite tribal, religious crisis in Nigeria
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Department of State Services (DSS), National Headquarters in Abuja, has again alerted the country on plans by some group of persons to exploit fault lines to cause ethnoreligious violence in some parts of the country. DSS Public Relations Officer Peter Afunanya, who made this known, said latest Intelligence reports show …
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Igweship tussle: Acclaimed monarch docked for impersonation, breach of peace
From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A claimant to the traditional stool of Alor community, Anambra State, Chief Collins Chukwumesiri, has been arraigned before a Nnobi Chief Magistrate’s Court on a seven-count charge bordering on criminal breach of peace, threat to life and impersonation of the traditional ruler. In the matter between the complainant, Inspector General of …
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Truck derails, kills pedestrian on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A truck has crushed a pedestrian to death after it derailed off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, emptying its content in the process. The accident, which happened at the Arepo section of the expressway, outward Lagos, is currently being attended to by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps. The …
Uphold your father’s legacies, Diri tells Okowa
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has urged his Delta State counterpart and the entire Okowa family to continue to uphold the worthy legacies of their patriarch, Pa Okorie Arthur Okowa stating that they should be consoled because he lived a fulfilled life. Speaking on Wednesday in Asaba during a condolence visit …
Women lead ‘Fulani must go’ protest in Edo
*Block major roads Uromi women in Edo State on Wednesday protested against the Fulani living in the state, demanding that they must leave their community. With pictures of them chanting, #FulanimustGo, the women said they can no longer go to their farms, due to the fear that they may be killed by herdsmen. They were …
Again, DSS warns of plans to incite ethno-religious violence
Emmanuel Onani, Abuja For the umpteenth time, the Department of State Services (DSS), has raised the alarm over plans by some unnamed individuals and groups to cause ethno-reoigious crisis in the country. According to the DSS, the aim is to disturb public peace and order, thereby subverting the democratic process. In a statement Wednesday …
Man Utd must sell Pogba now if they want money, says Brother of Red Devils star
Paul Pogba’s brother has warned Manchester United that they need to look at selling him now if they want to earn a transfer fee, claiming that he will be willing to leave on a free transfer. The Frenchman has constantly been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, having been outspoken about his ambitions to take …
Coppa Italia: Ronaldo strikes twice to give Juve edge over Inter
Andrea Pirlo says a Serie A defeat by Internazionale helped his Juventus side address their issues and earn revenge with a 2-1 semi-final first-leg victory against their rivals in the Coppa Italia. The Italian champions were outplayed in a 2-0 defeat at San Siro on 17 January, but have won five consecutive games since including this …
Myanmar coup: China blocks UN condemnation as protest grows
China has blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning the military coup in Myanmar. The military took power in the South East Asian nation on Monday after arresting political leader Aung San Suu Kyi and hundreds of other lawmakers. The coup leaders have since formed a supreme council which will sit above the …
Kano seals hospital for violating COVID-19 protocols
Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Kano State government has shut down UMC Hospital in the state capital as punishment for allowing the admission of severe cases of COVID-19 instead of sending them to the designated isolation centre in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba said in a statement that the action was …
S’Korea carmaker, Kia’s, shares jump 14.5% on Apple EV tie-up report
South Korea’s Kia Corp shares surged to their highest in over two decades on Wednesday after a local media report said the carmaker will sign a 4 trillion won ($3.59 billion) deal with Apple Inc to build electric vehicles. Shares in Kia, an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Co, jumped as much as 14.5% to …
‘New chance at life’: Man gets face, hands in rare surgery
Almost six months after a rare face and hands transplant, Joe DiMeo is relearning how to smile, blink, pinch and squeeze. The 22-year-old New Jersey resident had the operation last August, two years after being badly burned in a car crash. “I knew it would be baby steps all the way,” DiMeo told The …
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