Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 11th January 2020
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Taiwan election: Tsai Ing-wen wins second presidential term
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has secured a second term after sweeping to victory in the island’s hard-fought election. With almost all votes counted, Ms Tsai had about 58% of the vote, well ahead of her rival Han Kuo-yu. The election was dominated by Taiwan’s relationship with China. Ms Tsai favours the status quo, and does
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Sultan Qaboos of Oman, Arab world’s longest-serving ruler, dies aged 79
Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, the Arab world’s longest-serving ruler, has died aged 79. The sultan deposed his father in a bloodless coup with British support in 1970 and set Oman on a path to development, using its oil wealth. Widely regarded as popular, he was also an absolute monarch and any
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WaterAid Nigeria to start 2020 water project in Enugu — official
WaterAid Nigeria has inaugurated the year 2020 with Borehole project at the Ugwuaji Nike axis and other communities of Enugu State. This was disclosed to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Saturday, by Mr Christopher Ogbu, the coordinator of the Small Towns Water and Sanitation Unit of Enugu State Ministry of Water Resources.
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Bayelsa governorship: Appeal Court says Lokpbiri’s petition filed out of time
An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Saturday ruled that Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri’s petition, challenging the APC governorship primary election in Bayelsa was filed out of time. Reading the judgment, Justice Isaiah Olefemi said that Lokpobiri failed to comply with the statutory 14 days period, saying that he ought to have filed the case
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After heat and strong winds, fire conditions ease in Australia
Australian firefighters on Saturday said expect a reprieve brought by cooler conditions the country will face strong winds and hot temperatures that fanned flames. Fire crews endured a testing night after erratic winds triggered dangerous conditions and authorities issued emergency warnings and immediate evacuation orders. Three major blazes merged at the borders of the neighbouring
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Taiwan votes in election closely watched by China
Taiwan on Saturday voted in presidential and parliamentary elections that will be closely watched by Beijing, which claims the democratic island as its own, in the shadow of anti-government protests in Hong Kong. China and the Hong Kong unrest have become major elements in the election as Beijing has ramped up efforts to get Taiwan
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Man slumps as fire guts Anambra spare parts market
Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha A man said to be a trader at the old spare parts market, Awada Obosi, in Anambra State is reported to have slumped and was rushed to hospital as fire engulfed the market. The fire, it was gathered, started Saturday morning, the cause of which has not been ascertained. The police
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Katsina assembly member donates N3.6m instructional materials to constituents
Alhaji Nasir Yahaya, a member representing Daura constituency, Katsina House of Assembly on Saturday donated teaching materials worth N3.6 million to his constituency. Yahaya, who presented the items to the state commissioner of education, Prof Badamasi Charanchi, in Daura said the idea behind the initiative was to promote education in the area. He said the
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2 vehicles burn as PMS-laden tanker catches fire in Ogun
A tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) leaked some of the inflammable product it was conveying around Ajileti, on Idiroko road, Ogun, causing fire that burnt two vehicles beyond recognition. The Idiroko unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun,
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FG hails China on cultural exchange implementation
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has commended the People’s Republic of China for initiating and implementing cultural exchange programmes with positive and far-reaching impact on the stakeholders of culture in Nigeria. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who expressed delight over the cultural ties between China and Nigeria during a cultural performance
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History of planes brought down by missiles since 1973
Iran announced on Saturday that its military “unintentionally” shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 people on board. The jetliner, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Ukraine International Airlines, went down on the outskirts of Tehran during takeoff on Wednesday, January 8, just hours after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at US forces in Iraq. The plane, en route to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members from several countries, including 82 Iranians, 57 Canadians and 11 Ukrainians, when it was shot down,…
JUST IN: Appeal Court strikes out Lokpobiri’s case against Lyon
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Saturday struck out the case of a former Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri challenging the candidacy of the Bayelsa State Governor-elect, Chief David Lyon. Although both men belong to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the former senator had gone to court after being aggrieved with the process that threw up Lyon as the party’s guber candidate. More details soon…
JUST IN: JAMB drops NIN registration requirement
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is reporting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said the National Identification Number (NIN) will no longer be required to register for its exam. In a post on it’s official Twitter handle Saturday morning, NTA put up a tweet from JAMB which said: “NIN will no longer be a prerequisite for the 2020 UTME and Direct Entry Examination as it has been suspended to 2021 ~@JAMBHQ Registrar”. NIN had been in the news recently for the harrowing experience prospective JAMB applicants were…
Woman gets over 40 years for bludgeoning mother, grandmother to death
A woman who pleaded guilty in the beating deaths of her mother and grandmother in their New Jersey beach home was sentenced Thursday to 42 years in prison. Heather Barbera, 43, used a nightstick to bludgeon 67-year-old Michelle Gordon and 87-year-old Elaine Rosen in their Ventor condo in July 2018, authorities said. She then stole the victims’ cash and credit cards. She was arrested a few days later. Barbera pleaded guilty in October to aggravated manslaughter and murder, reports The Associated Press. At a sentencing hearing Thursday, prosecutor Allison Eiselen…
Buhari mourns Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, the late traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba, Anambra who died on Thursday, understood the depth and richness of African cultures and the power of the narratives, exploring every opportunity to showcase Nigeria, and Africa, to the world. Buhari in a condolence message commiserated with government and people of Anambra State over the death of Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike. According to Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) the President condoles with family, friends and associates of the…
VAR’s not wanted in Premier League – West Ham’s Declan Rice
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice says no Premier League players want the Video Assistant Referee system used after his side were denied a late equaliser at Sheffield United. Robert Snodgrass’ injury-time effort was ruled out by VAR because the ball struck Rice’s arm in the build-up. Hammers boss David Moyes also insisted the goal, which would have made the score 1-1, should have counted, reports the BBC. “We are fuming. All the lads are livid,” said England midfielder Rice. The law regarding handball states any goal scored or created with…
EPL: Sheffield United go fifth with Hammers’ win
Sheffield United climbed to fifth in the Premier League table on Friday with a win against West Ham, who had an injury-time equaliser ruled out by Video Assistant Referee. John Fleck took advantage of a big mistake by substitute goalkeeper David Martin, latching on to his wayward pass to tee up Oli McBurnie to finish from close range after 53 minutes. Substitute Robert Snodgrass thought he had levelled for the visitors, but the goal was disallowed after the ball was judged to have hit Declan Rice’s arm in the build-up,…
Inter offer Eriksen four-year deal, hope for Jan move
Inter have offered Christian Eriksen a four-year deal and are looking into the possibility of signing the Dane in this transfer window. The 27-year-old is out of contract in the summer and Inter met with his agent, Martin Schoots, in Milan on Friday to present a contract they hope will persuade the attacking midfielder to join the club. Inter have not ruled out trying to sign Eriksen in this window – in which case it would be a four-and-a-half-year deal – and are prepared to offer €20m (£17m) to secure…
ATP Cup: Djokovic beats Medvedev, puts Serbia into final
It took some on-the-spot shot-making genius to get captains and players from both teams applauding, and to separate Novak Djokovic from Daniil Medvedev in the deciding third set of a victory that earned Serbia a spot in the ATP Cup final. Second-ranked Djokovic dominated the first set Saturday, devising a plan to break down the big Russian’s strengths, before Medvedev rallied to level the match. Djokovic got the pivotal break in a long fifth game after a protracted rally ended in an exchange of volleys and drop shots. He raised…
Defective 737 MAX parts: US regulator seeks to fine Boeing $5.4m
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday it was seeking to fine Boeing Co $5.4 million, alleging it failed to prevent the installation of defective parts on 737 MAX airplanes. The FAA alleged Boeing “failed to adequately oversee its suppliers to ensure they complied with the company’s quality assurance system, … Boeing knowingly submitted aircraft for final FAA airworthiness certification after determining that the parts could not be used due to a failed strength test.” The FAA proposed a $3.9 million civil penalty against Boeing for the same issue…
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