Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 6th January 2020
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Gov. El-Rufai orders closure of gas retail shops in residential areas
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State has ordered the closure of all gas refill stations located within residential areas in the state. The governor, who gave the order on Monday appealed to residents to report such gas outlets to government for immediate action. News Agency of (NAN) reports that El-Rufai who visited scene of Saturday’s
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My wife is a serial thief, divorce seeking man tells court
Mr Olanrewaju Olaopa on Monday prayed a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his nine-year-old union with his wife, Tolulope, whom he called “a serial thief” and adulterous. Olanrewaju alleged that Tolulope was fond of giving her lovers birds from his poultry farm. “Shortly before the last Christmas,after I returned from a trip to
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Man, 25, docked over alleged theft of sports bicycle
Romanus Okoye, Lagos 25-old-man, Henry Umukoro, appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Monday over the alleged theft of a sports bicycle. The defendant is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing. Umukoro who appeared before Magistrate, Mr AA Adesanya, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Inspector Simon Uche of the
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Court remands man for allegedly cutting boy’s wrists with knife
An Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered the remand of a 32-year-old man, Ugochukwu Eze, in a Custodial Centre, for allegedly cutting a 15-year-old boy’s wrists with a knife. Eze, who is a live-in-lover of the boy’s aunt, is facing a charge of serious assault to which he pleaded not guilty. The Chief Magistrate,
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Low turn out as schools resume for second term in Oyo
Some public and private schools in Ibadan on Monday recorded low turn out of students and pupils on the first day of resumption for the second term academic calendar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8am, only a few students were seen in the schools visited in Ibadan. Schools monitored were
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VC tasks Nigerian youths on hard work, creativity
Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has called on Nigeria youths and school-age children to be hardworking, creative, resourceful, and legitimately pursue their set goals to record resounding success in life. Prof Abdulkareem made the call at the Annual General Meeting of the Government Secretary School (GSS)
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66 killed in Indonesian floods as officials warn of more heavy rain
Indonesian country’s disaster agency on Monday warned of more heavy downpours as flooding and landslides hit the Indonesian capital and its surrounding areas on New Year’s Day killing 66 people. Incessant rain started on New Year’s Eve, triggering flooding in Jakarta and its satellite cities, home to about 30 million people. In Lebak District, western
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Port Harcourt International Airport records smooth flight schedules after bush fire
Normal flight operations have resumed at the Port Harcourt International Airport after three days of closure following a bush fire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fire engulfed part of the airport’s surrounding bushes on Saturday and resulting in flights delay. Following the successful extinguishing of the fire, the Federal Airport Authority
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Buratai inspects completed, ongoing projects at 3 Div.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has inspected some completed and ongoing projects at 3 Divsion, Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos. Maj. Ikechukwu Eze,the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in statement on Monday in Jos, said that the inspection took place on Sunday. According to Eze, the projects
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2020: Kebbi will focus on quality education for children – Permanent Secretary
Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State government has affirmed its readiness to ensure quality education that would have a positive impact on children across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Rafaatu Hammani, stated this while addressing 300 principals during a review meeting of 2019 academic activities of schools
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League Cup: Solskjaer wants Lingard back to his best after cut back on social media
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Jesse Lingard has toned down his social media activity in order to recapture his best form in the second half of the campaign. Lingard failed to score or assist in the Premier League in 2019 calendar year and has lost his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad ahead of this year’s European Championship. “Jesse has had his ups and downs as I’ve spoken about before,” Solskjaer told a news conference ahead of United’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City on Tuesday.…
Give employment to our colleagues working in N’East, Plateau nurses appeal to Lalong
From Musa Pam, Jos National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Plateau State Chapter has appealed to the Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Barr Simon Lalong to give employment to Plateau indigenes who are currently working in the North East as aid workers. NANNM said lack of employment in the health sector in Plateau State has caused the killing and abduction of nurses from the state that had travelled to work with several humanitarian organisations that are providing health care services in the volatile…
Amokachi, Kanu among world football stars listed for CAF Awards
Egypt is beginning to bubble ahead of Tuesday’s CAF Awards holding at Hurghada. According to Egypt Independent publication, Kamel Abu-Ali, the President of the Tourism Investment Association in Hurghada, the host organizer of the event, a large number of global and African football stars will attend the ceremony. The 28th edition of the CAF’s annual football awards will take place on the Tuesday at Citadel Azure in Hurghada. The winners will be announced during the ceremony in the presence of a number of prominent African sports icons and public figures.…
Ellen DeGeneres receives Carol Burnett Award at 2020 Golden Globes
Ellen DeGeneres was honored with the Carol Burnett Award at the 77th Golden Globe Awards Sunday night in Beverly Hills, California. DeGeneres took home the honor in its second year — after Burnett herself was given the lifetime achievement award last year. The accolade is designed to recognize “an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen,” according to the organization. During DeGeneres’ acceptance speech at the Globes, she spoke about her gratitude for the award and the great influence of Burnett, reports…
Actor, Russell Crowe, sends fires climate message to Golden Globes
Actor Russell Crowe has used his winner’s speech at the Golden Globes to raise awareness of the deadly bushfire crisis in Australia. “Make no mistake. The tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based,” he said in a message read out on stage by show host Jennifer Aniston. He won the award for his portrayal of Fox News Chief Executive Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice in the Room. Crowe, who lives in Australia, was not at the ceremony because of the fires. Aniston said he had stayed at home to…
FA Cup: Jones curler settles Merseyside derby as Liverpool edge out Everton
* Rooney’s Derby upset Palace Curtis Jones knew exactly what he wanted to do and so did the whole of Anfield. It is one thing to think it and quite another to execute but that is precisely what the 18-year-old Liverpool midfielder did. Accepting the ball from Divock Origi on the edge of the Everton penalty area, to the left of centre, Jones shaped to bend a right-footed shot into the far top corner of the net. It arched in exquisitely, kissing the underside of the crossbar on its way…
Making legislative business part-term
‘Pruning NASS’ members not panacea for economic recovery’ Will pruning of lawmakers at the National Assembly as being canvassed by a member of House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, bring down the cost of governance and relieve the nation of the huge financial burden? Lawyers say no. AKEEM NAFIU reports S ome members of the wig and gown have said the financial burden placed on the nation by the humongous cost of running the National Assembly was not a function of the numerical strength of the legislators.…
OAU First Class Law graduate, Oni, gets ECU Lifetime Achievement Award
Tony Okuyeme O luwadunni Oni, 23-year-old First Class graduate, has been honoured by the Evangelical Christian Union (ECU) Alumni Fellowship with Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding performance at the Nigerian Law School in 2019. Oni graduated with Second Class Upper, and was among the top 10 students in her class. She proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus, for the compulsory Bar Part II course, where she graduated with First Class Honours and was awarded six prizes, including prizes for the Best…
Defining issues that ‘ll shape 2020
Similar to other years before it, 2020 is expected to produce its own political mixed grill of the good, the bad and the ugly. In the political compass, myriad of issues would dominate the space and some frontline political actors are also expected to hit the headlines for the right and wrong reasons, WALE ELEGBEDE and TEMITOPE OGUNBANKE report Edo, Ondo polls, graft war, others top political outlook T he beginning of a new year typically brings hope and expectation as people are eager for something different to…
Ganduje appoints Yoruba woman, 16 other aides
MUHAMMAD KABIR KANO K ano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has approved the appointment of seven special advisers (SAs) and 10 senior special assistants (SSAs) to the governor, among them a Yoruba woman. He urged all the appointees to work diligently for sound execution of government policies, programmes and projects, adding that; “It is your responsibility to show to Nigerians that you are indeed serving a regime that excels in many human endeavours. So, you have every reason to work very hard.” By…
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