Punch Newspaper Headlines Today Saturday 8th February 2020
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Cyclone Damien batters northwestern Australia
Tropical cyclone Damien lashed northwestern Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region Saturday, downing trees and forcing locals to heed a code red emergency warning and hunker down indoors. The category three storm brought winds of 195 kilometres per hour (121 miles per hour), sending debris into the air, knocking over trees and — in a few instances
UPDATED: I was determined to beat Ethiopians, says Lagos marathon winner
Sodiq Oyeleke Kenya’s Sharon Cherop emerged as the first female athlete to finish the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. She finished the race in 02:31:40secs Her compatriot, David Barmasai, earlier emerged winner of the male category of the marathon. The 42km race commenced from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and ended at Eko
Five things to watch for on Oscars night
The silver screen’s biggest night is here — Oscars campaigns have been wrapped up, predictions placed and champagne iced. While many pundits expect relentless marches to victory for “1917” and the four leading acting nominees, surprises will no doubt be in store. Here are five things to look out for at Sunday’s Academy Awards: –
UPDATE: Lagos City Marathon winner gets additional $20,000 for breaking four-year record
Sodiq Oyeleke Winner of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon, David Barmasai Tumo, has broken the marathon’s four-year record in 42km race to win the first prize of $50,000. He also got an additional record-breaking fee of $20,000. He finishing the race in two hours, 10 minutes and 22 seconds, a time lesser than what previous
Eight die, dozens hurt in southern Kazakhstan clashes
Eight people died and dozens were hurt during clashes involving hundreds of villagers in Kazakhstan’s south on Friday, authorities said. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an emergency government session Saturday where he said the situation was “under the control” of police and the national guard. Interior Minister Yerlan Turgumbayev said “several dozen people were injured,
Boko Haram not heading for Middle Belt, South – DSS
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Department of State Services has denied social media reports claiming Boko Haram has stormed the Middle Belt including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, or heading for the South to wreak havoc. The DSS said the “alleged hijack of the luxury buses belonging to three major transport companies on the Lokoja-Okene Road”
Nigeria para-lifters federation president, Uboh, resigns
President, Nigerian Para-Powerlifting Federation, Mrs. Queen Uboh, has resigned after hosting the Abuja 2020 Para-Powerlifting World championship. Uboh announced her resignation on Friday night during the closing ceremony of the World Championship at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Efforts by journalists to speak to the President on the reasons behind her resignation were unsuccessful as
BREAKING: Kenyan wins 2020 Lagos City Marathon
A Kenyan identified as David Barmasai has emerged winner of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. The 42km race commenced from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, while the 10km race will start from Ikoyi link bridge by 10 am. Both male and female 42km runners competed for the grand prize of $50,000 while the second and third
Lagos City Marathon: Kenyan leads as athletes jostle for $240,000
A yet-to-be-identified Kenyan is currently leading other marathoners in the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. As of the time of filing this report, the marathoner has covered 36km. The 42km race commenced from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, while the 10km race will start from Ikoyi link bridge by 10 am. Both races will finish at Eko
Lawyer sues Buhari’s daughter for using presidential aircraft
Ade Adesomoju An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Oluwatosin Ojaomo, has sued, the daughter of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for alleged illegal use of the presidential aircraft for a private visit to Bauchi State on January 10. Saturday PUNCH, on Friday, obtained copies of the processes filed by the claimant at the High Court
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