Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Court strikes out robbery charge for lack of diligent prosecution
Justice Salisu Garba of an FCT High Court, Maitama, on Wednesday, struck out an armed robbery charge filed against a taxi driver and a fruit seller for lack of diligent prosecution The police charged Hayatu Ya’u, 29, and Manir Abdullahi, 26, with armed robbery in 2018. Justice Garba discharged them and struck out the case
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SERVICOM to partner Ministry of Health on healthcare service delivery – Coordinator
Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, National Coordinator, Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM), says the Agency is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to enhance healthcare service delivery in the country. Akajemeli told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that the partnership focused at the improvement of healthcare services to the
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Resist suicidal thoughts, NYSC DG advises corps members
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, has made a passionate appeal to corps members to resist any thought and avoid all company that could lead them to commit suicide. Reacting to the case of corps member who committed suicide in Enugu last month, the NYSC DG
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Company manager docked for allegedly stealing N914,900
A 31-year-old company manager, Bright Marcus, who allegedly stole N914,900 from the proceeds of the company sales, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. Marcus, former Branch Manager of Slot Systems Limited, who resides at No.13, Spring Avenue,Toll Gate, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, is being tried for stealing. The Prosecutor, ASP Clifford Ogu, told
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Alleged N1.3b fraud: Judge advises EFCC put house in order
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, advised the EFCC to put its house in order to tender evidence in the trial of Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido. The EFCC charged Lamido, with 43 counts amended charge bordering on abuse of office and money laundering to the tune of N1.35 billion. Lamido
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Nigeria, China sign pact to begin export of forage sorghum
Okwe Obi, Abuja The Director-General, Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, (NAQS), Vincent Isegbe, has said the country will begin the export of foliage sorghum to China following the signing of a protocol on phytosanitary requirements between the two countries. Isegbe, who stated this at the 2nd Director General’s Summit and Management Retreat in Lagos, noted that
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Insecurity: CSO advocates emergency budget for Police
Societal Safety Network, a CSO, has called on the Senate to facilitate emergency funds to address oversight in the budget of the Nigeria Police Force. Mr Abdulrahman Agboola, Executive Director of the organisation, gave the advice in a letter to the Senate President on Wednesday in Abuja. Agboola said the letter became imperative to draw
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Council to prosecute fake seed peddlers in Gombe
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), says it is set to prosecute fake and adulterated seeds peddlers and producers in Gombe State to rid the markets of uncertified seeds. Alhaji Sagiru Yakubu, the Acting Regional Head, NASC, North East Zone made this disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe
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Bandits strike again in early morning raid on Niger community, scores kidnapped
John Adams, Minna Armed bandits reportedly numbering over 60 on Wednesday morning invaded Madaka and neighbouring communities in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits, who stormed the communities in motorcycles at about 6:30 am, shot sporadically into the air, causing the villagers to run for safety, a report from the area
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Excessive heat increasing cases of Chronic Kidney Disease among youths, says Nephrologists
A professor of medicine, Rasheed Balogun, says that exposure to excessive heat as a result of climate change is contributing to rising cases of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Balogun, a nephrologist at the University of Virginia, United States disclosed this on Wednesday in Ibadan at the ongoing 32nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of
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Ex-banker, wife arraigned in Oyo for stealing N2.7m from bank
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, has arraigned an ex-banker, Akinwole Oluwaseun Dosunmu, alongside his wife, Motunrayo Olanike Dosunmu before an Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, for alleged fraud. The duo were accused of stealing the sum of N2, 740,300.92 from a new generation bank. According to the available information, Akinwole was a staffer of the bank, while his wife was a customer and a beneficiary in the bank’s Third Party Acquirer Scheme. The prosecution having read the 16-count charge…
Bandits numbering 60 invade Niger communities
…abduct several villagers, rustle over 100 cows Daniel Atori, Minna Armed bandits numbering over 60 riding on motorcycles have invaded Madaka and neighbouring communities in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The men of the underworld it was learnt attacked the communities at about 6.a.m Wednesday shooting sporadically, thereby causing pandemonium. A source from the area told New Telegraph that not less than 100 cows were rustled and countless number of villagers kidnapped in the operation. According to the source, “those kidnapped by the bandits were being…
DSS arrest tanker drivers attempting to close filing stations in Kano
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano There was pandemonium in Kano when operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) descended on Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) were attempting to close filling stations in the ancient city as part of their efforts at enforcing their strike. Already, reports indicate that several members of NUPENG have been arrested in Kano for what the DSS termed as illegal actions of closing filling stations. An operative of the DSS, who did not want…
NFF: Bitrus Bewarang remains Technical Director
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stated that Mr. Bitrus Bewarang remains the Technical Director of the football-governing body, and that at no time has the body called for applications from candidates for his position, not to talk of appointing anyone into the post. “This clarification becomes necessary against the background of wide-circulating but totally misleading reports of the appointment of Mr. Daniel Amokachi, a former Super Eagles captain and coach, as head of NFF technical department,” Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh, said…
IMF cuts Nigeria’s growth forecast on lower oil price outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its growth forecast for Nigeria this year to 2% from 2.5%, reflecting fears the coronavirus outbreak in China will hit demand for oil. Nigeria has been grappling with low growth since exiting a recession four years ago. President Muhammadu Buhari, who began a second four-year term in May, has vowed to revive the economy, but investors have been waiting for policies. Nigeria’s growth rose to an annual rate of 2.28% in the third quarter of 2019 after production of its main export, crude…
Chelsea say ‘large group’ of Man United fans made homophobic chants
Chelsea have said that a “large group” of Manchester United fans made homophobic chants at Monday’s game at Stamford Bridge.A number of fans were prevented from entering the ground and others were ejected during United’s 2-0 win, according to Chelsea.A statement on the club’s website read: “At last night’s match a large group of Manchester United supporters made unacceptable homophobic chants.“A number of these away supporters were prevented from entering the stadium and others were ejected during the game. This behaviour will not be tolerated at Chelsea Football Club.“Those supporters will be banned…
Erdogan threatens ‘imminent’ Turkish operation in Syria
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday threatened to launch an operation in Syria’s Idlib region by the end of the month if Damascus fails to withdraw behind Turkish military positions, al-Jazeera is reporting.“An operation in Idlib is imminent,” Erdogan told his party’s lawmakers in parliament. “We are counting down, we are making our final warnings”.
Haaland: Dortmund’s wonder kid cannot stop scoring
Thirty-nine goals. Six hat-tricks. Eleven goals in seven games for Borussia Dortmund. Ten goals in seven Champions League games. All at just 19 years old.Erling Braut Haaland’s stats this season are ridiculous.The Norwegian’s remarkable scoring form continued on Tuesday as his two goals gave Dortmund a 2-1 win over Paris St-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, reports the BBC.His latest goals – one a tap-in and the second a thumping strike from 20 yards – mean he has reached double figures in the Champions League four games…
UEFA League: Klopp slams Atletico’s playing style
Champions League holders Liverpool will need to summon another famous European comeback at Anfield next month after they were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday (February 18).Spain midfielder Saul Niguez struck the only goal of the game in the fourth minute by bundling into the net from close range following a corner, their traditional weapon of choice in recent years.Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp railed against Atletico’s negative tactics and gamesmanship and was unhappy with some aspects of Diego Simeone’s side’s play, reports Reuters.“You need…
Brits 2020: Dave wins, calls PM ‘racist’
London rapper Dave won album of the year at the Brits, moments after calling the prime minister a “racist”.The star took home the night’s main award for his provocative, personal album Psychodrama, which also won last year’s Mercury Prize.But it was his fiery performance of the single Black which stole the show, reports the BBC.In a newly-written verse, he called out the government response to Grenfell and said: “The truth is our prime minister is a real racist”.He also attacked tabloid coverage of the Duchess of Sussex, and made a…
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