Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Thursday 9th January 2020
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Again rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone targeting US embassy
Explosions have been heard in Baghdad’s Green Zone amid reports of two rockets that hit near the American embassy early Thursday morning. Air raid sirens wailed in the zone that houses the US embassy shortly after midnight on Thursday local time. Iraqi police said that one rocket had landed about 100 yards from the embassy.
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Putin observes nuclear-capable missile test in Russian-annexed Crimea
Russian President Vladimir Putin observed test launches of nuclear-capable Kinzhal and Kalibr missiles on Thursday in the Russian-annexed Crimea region, state media reported. Russia has been keen to demonstrate its defence of Crimea, a Black Sea peninsula geographically connected to mainland Ukraine, since the 2014 annexation evoked broad international outcry. Two MiG-31K warplanes practised target-firing
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Health Minister commends NCDC over National Reference Laboratory
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Thursday, visited Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) National Reference Laboratory (NRL) in Gaduwa, Abuja, as part of his routine visits to departments and agencies under Federal Ministry of Health. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NRL is the apex Public Health Reference Laboratory of
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Court remands medical doctor, 2 others over patient’s death
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan on Thursday ordered that a medical doctor, Emmanuel Olorunfemi and two others, who allegedly caused the death of a female patient, be remanded in Agodi Correctional Centre, pending legal advice. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Emmanuel Idowu, did not take the plea of Olorunfemi, Oloruntoba Akinwumi, and Oluwayemisi Ibiwande
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Woman docked for allegedly beating up neighbour over generator fumes
A 36-year-old woman, Ijeoma Okpara, on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly beating up and inflicting injuries on her neighbour. Okpara, who lives at Abule-Egba, Lagos, is charged with assault. The Prosecutor, Insp. Adegoke Philip told the court that the defendant committed the assault on Oct. 14, 2019 at her
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Interpol activates arrest warrant against Morales at Bolivia’s request – Interior Minister
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has activated an international arrest warrant for former Bolivian President Evo Morales. According to the country’s interior minister, Arturo Murillo, the activation of the warrant is based on the Bolivian government’s request. In December, the Bolivian authorities issued an arrest order for ousted Morales, accusing him of sedition, terrorism,
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Masari signs Katsina 2020 Appropriation Bill into law
Agaju Madugba, Katsina Kaduna State Governor Aminu Bello Masari has signed into law the state’s 2020 Appropriation Bill. The House of Assembly had reduced the Governor’s total budget proposal from an initial sum of N249 billion to N244 billion. Signing the Bill into law at a ceremony at the Government House on Thursday, Masari described
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Kaduna Rerun: Women groups walk for peaceful, free, fair elections
Sola Ojo, Kaduna As 22 states, including Kaduna, get ready for rerun constituency elections on January 25, a group of women-led civil society organisations numbering about 20 on Thursday embarked on a road walk to promote peaceful, free and fair elections in Kagarko and Sanga constituencies of the northwestern State. The Independent National Electoral Commission
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Ekiti varsity recalls 363 disengaged workers
The Governing Council of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, on Thursday announced the reinstatement of 363 workers. Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, the Head of the Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs of the university, confirmed the recall in a statement in Ado Ekiti. He explained that the recall was sequel to the successful appeals lodged by those
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Minister directs NBC to implement measures to re-position broadcast industry, create jobs
Tony Okuyeme The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately implement measures aimed at re-positioning the broadcast industry with a view to sanitising the industry, creating jobs, promoting local content, boosting the advert industry and bringing the broadcast industry up to par with the best practices from around the world. The minister, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said the directive became necessary following the submission of the report of the committee which he set up to…
20 wounded in northern Mali rocket attack on UN base
*As ISWAP says it has ‘killed’ 20 Nigerian soldiers Twenty people were wounded on Thursday in northern Mali, including 18 U.N. peacekeepers, in a rocket attack on a military base for U.N., French and Malian forces, a U.N. spokesman said. Six peacekeepers were seriously wounded in the attack on the base in the town of Tessalit in the Kidal region, spokesman Olivier Salgado told Reuters. Meanwhile, about 20 soldiers were killed and nearly 1,000 people made homeless in a militant attack on a town in northeastern Nigeria, two residents and…
Madrid reach Spanish Super Cup final
Toni Kroos’ opportunistic goal direct from a corner helped Real Madrid reach the Spanish Super Cup final with a 3-1 victory over Valencia in Saudi Arabia. Kroos’ corner was punched in by Valencia keeper Jaume Domenech as he scrambled back towards his line after remonstrating with his defenders. Isco’s volleyed finish doubled Real’s lead before Luka Modric made it 3-0, reports the BBC. Daniel Parejo scored a late consolation from the penalty spot after the referee consulted the pitchside VAR monitor. The penalty was given for handball by Sergio Ramos…
Crashed Iran plane ‘tried to return to airport’
A plane that crashed in Iran with 176 people on board was trying to return to the airport when it crashed, Iranian investigators have said. The Boeing 737-800 went down just minutes after taking off from Tehran’s airport, leaving no survivors. An initial probe found the aircraft experienced a problem as it was leaving the airport zone, and was “on fire”. The crash came just hours after Iran carried out missile strikes on two air bases housing US forces in Iraq. However there is no evidence the two events are…
Fraud: Nigerian tax expert jailed in New York
A Nigerian Oyeniyi Jaiyesimi, who is a New York tax return preparer, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and assisting in the preparation and filing of false returns. His sentencing was announced Wednesday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the New York Justice Department’s Tax Division. According to court documents and statements made in court, Oyeniyi Jaiyesimi was the owner of Pace Financial Services, a tax preparation business located in Springfield Gardens, New York. From 2014 through 2016,…
EPL: Maguire injury blow for Red Devils
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is set for a spell on the sidelines with a hip injury. The centre-back missed the 3-1 home derby defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. It was originally thought Maguire’s issue was a foot problem sustained in the goalless FA Cup draw at Wolves. There has been no official confirmation from United on a return date for the England international, reports Sky Sports. Maguire, who has often captained the team this season, is not expected…
US lawmakers divided over Trump’s Iran argument, set war powers vote
Trump administration officials failed to convince Democratic U.S. lawmakers, and some Republicans, on Wednesday that an imminent threat had justified the killing of a top Iranian military commander, and congressional Democrats scheduled a vote on legislation to rein in the president’s ability to wage war. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and CIA Director Gina Haspel held classified briefings for all 535 members of Congress to discuss President Donald Trump’s decision to order a drone strike that killed Qassem…
Satellite photos show damage to air base in Iraq hit by Iranian missiles
Iranian missiles damaged or destroyed seven buildings in the part of Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq that houses U.S. military personnel, satellite photographs appear to show. Two images provided by commercial satellite company Planet Labs Inc., and reviewed by Reuters, show five missile impact points in that part of the base. The extent of the damage can be gauged by comparing the photographs, taken after Wednesday’s attack, with images from December 25 last year. At least three of the structures appear to be aircraft maintenance hangers. Some of the…
Man United’s Young to join Inter Milan in the summer
Manchester United captain Ashley Young will join Inter Milan when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 34-year-old could still leave during the current transfer window but United are yet to agree to that move. Young, who has played 261 times for the club, was left out of the United squad for Tuesday’s 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat by Manchester City. As Young’s contract expires at the end of the season, he is now free to talk to clubs outside of England, reports the BBC. United boss Ole…
Carabao Cup: Iheanacho thunderbolt saves Foxes
Kelechi Iheanacho’s equaliser gave Leicester City a deserved draw to leave the Carabao Cup semi-final against Aston Villa delicately poised after an entertaining encounter at The King Power Stadium. Substitute Iheanacho finished emphatically from Jamie Vardy’s pass with 16 minutes left to give The Foxes the reward their incessant second-half pressure merited to set up a tense second leg at Villa Park, reports the BBC. Villa, struggling with injuries after goalkeeper Tom Heaton and striker Wesley were ruled out for the season, defended with organisation and resilience to protect the…
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