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Youths loot warehouses in Gwagwalada, Idu
Suspected hoodlums have resumed the looting of warehouses where COVID-19 palliatives were believed to have been kept.
#EndSARS: Police foil attempt to raid FCT warehouse
Men of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command of the Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempt by some youths to break into a warehouse at the Arts and Culture building in Area 10, Garki.
Expert cautions couples on effects of overweight, obesity on fertility
Dr Joseph Akinde, the Chairman, Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SGON) Lagos Chapter, says obesity and overweight can reduce the chances of conception among couples.
EId-eL-Kabir: Muslims conducts prayers under massive security arrangement in Borno
Muslim faithful, in Maiduguri and environs, on Friday conducted their Eid-el-Kabir prayers peacefully under massive security arrangements.
FIFA approves $1 million grant for NFF
World football governing body FIFA on Wednesday ratified a $1 million grant to the Nigerian Football Federation “to protect and restart its football.”
Manchester United halt summer transfer plans until season objective is reached
According to the MEN, Manchester United have shelved their summer transfer plans until the club’s Champions League fate is clear.
Niger meets Fulani herdsmen at Bobi grazing reserve
Niger State Government has organized a stakeholder meeting with the Fulani Herdsmen within Bobi Grazing Reserve in Mariga Local Government Area of the State, as part of efforts at developing the Grazing Reserve.
Five dead, dozens arrested after church hostage drama in South Africa
At least five people were left dead and more than 40 arrested after a church hostage drama unfolded on Saturday at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in Zuurbekom, West of Johannesburg, South Africa Police Service (SAPS) said.
Presidency: Ibrahim Magu’s probe shows anti-corruption fight is real
The Presidency on Saturday said those who hold the belief that the ongoing investigation of the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, is an indication of the administration’s failing anti-corruption fight have missed the point.
Delta community issues seven-day quit notice to herdsmen
Herdsmen resident in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have been issued a seven-day ultimatum to vacate bushes they are residing in the council.
Manchester United fans sad over Odion Ighalo transfer update
Manchester United fans will be sad if Odion Ighalo leaves the club this summer.
Group alleges plot to smear Akwa Ibom governor
Good Governance Assembly (GGA), a sociopolitical group in Akwa Ibom state, has alleged a sinister plot to sponsor campaign of calumny against the governor, Udom Emmanuel.
Oil industry begins third phase coronavirus intervention in Bayelsa
The oil and gas industry in Nigeria weekend embarked on the third phase of its intervention in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, with the takeoff of an infectious diseases centre in Bayelsa to serve the entire Niger Delta region.
NAF inaugurates Single Officer’s Quarters for personnel in Zamfara
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Wednesday inaugurated Two Block of 10×1 Single Officer’s Quarters for Nigerian Air Force Personnel at 207 Quick Response Group at Nigeria NAF Base Headquarters, Gusau.
Lockdown: Ogun Customs intercept 14,951 bags of rice, others
Amid lockdown, no fewer than 14,951 bags of smuggled rice, and 225 used vehicles popularly called Tokunbo in local parlance, were intercepted by the Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Research: Coronavirus hits obese, overweight men more
The rampaging coronavirus appears to have a greater preference for obese or overweight people, especially men, doctors said.
Coronavirus lockdown: Kaduna gives free food to poor, clusters
As a palliative measure necessitated by the curfew imposed on the state due to COVID-19, the Nasiru El-Rufa’i led Kaduna state Government has commenced the distribution of food and other essential commodities to the poor and human clusters across the state.
How coronavirus infection humbled me – NIS chief
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, in a video said coronavirus infection is a humbling experience.
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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq, says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor.
Police arrest suspects over looting, arson and vandalisation across Nigeria
Police Commands across Nigeria have begun making arrests after widespread looting, arson and vandalisation of public and private property across the country by a mob which took advantage of legitimate protests against police brutality to unleash mayhem across the country.
LASEMA commences clean-up of Lagos in support of LAWMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it is supporting the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) in a concerted effort to restore order and a clean environment in the state following the destruction of business and private premises resulting from the looting and other activities by hijackers of the ENDSARS protests.
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A medical doctor who was also a serving senior military officer Col. S B Onifade yesterday joined the number of people kidnapped and callously killed by abductors after collecting ransom.
#EndSARS: Nigerian government sets up N25 billion youth fund – minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Saturday, said the federal government has created a N25bn youth fund as part of efforts to address the dissatisfaction of #EndSARS protesters and other youth-related restiveness in the country.
Victor Moses dedicates first Russian Premier League goal to #EndSARS protesters
Spartak Moscow's summer signing Victor Moses has dedicated his first Russian Premier League goal to End SARS protesters in Nigeria.
Nigerian government assures of partnering private sector to develop special argo-industrial processing zones
Amb. Mariam Katagum, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, says the Federal Government is willing to partner with the private sector in the development of Special Argo-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs).
Manchester United set to hire data scientist
According to The Athletic, United are intending to employ a data scientist in the coming weeks in a move that would see them emulating bitter rival Liverpool.