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1. Derek Chauvin receives a Guilty verdict in trial for the Death Of George Floyd Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts Tuesday for causing George Floyd's death, a verdict that could send the disgraced former Minneapolis police officer to prison for the rest of his life.
He was convicted of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter.
2. Nigeria records 120 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,423 Nigeria, on Tuesday, recorded 120 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths.
Tuesday became the eighth consecutive day that the country recorded no death from the COVID-19 virus that has caused over...
Tuesday became the eighth consecutive day that the country recorded no death from the COVID-19 virus that has caused over...
...3 million deaths globally and over 2,000 deaths in Nigeria.
3. Fuel Queues Persist in Abuja despite NNPC’s Intervention Despite the intervention of the NNPC to halt the strike by tanker drivers, the chaos occasioned by the return of fuel queues in Abuja worsened yesterday as many filling stations experienced long queues...
...causing anguish and heavy traffic on streets in Abuja and its environs.
“As I speak to you at this moment, loading has commenced in all depots in the country, dispatches of trucks are ongoing in all the depots in the country" - NNPC Boss
“As I speak to you at this moment, loading has commenced in all depots in the country, dispatches of trucks are ongoing in all the depots in the country" - NNPC Boss
4. Senate probes CCT chairman for allegedly assaulting security man The Senate has commenced investigation into allegation of assault by Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar. Umar, in a viral video, was seen beating one Clement Sargwak...
...at the popular Banex Shopping Plaza in Abuja.
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions was given four weeks within which to conclude its investigation and submit report.
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions was given four weeks within which to conclude its investigation and submit report.
5. NDLEA bursts Abuja drug cookies syndicate Operatives of the NDLEA have arrested a 300-level university student, Rhoda Agboje and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Nwankwo, both of who specialise in producing and selling drug cookies to school children...
and other unsuspecting members of the public in Abuja.
“The suspect confirmed that she sells at parties and to unsuspecting members of the public, including school children that are the most vulnerable. The suspect also supplies some supermarkets and clubs in the FCT".
“The suspect confirmed that she sells at parties and to unsuspecting members of the public, including school children that are the most vulnerable. The suspect also supplies some supermarkets and clubs in the FCT".
6. Asylum to IPOB members: UK disrespectful, sabotaging terrorism fight —FG The Federal Government says the reported decision of the United Kingdom to grant asylum to “persecuted” members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is disrespectful of Nigeria as a nation.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, also said that the decision amounted to sabotaging the fight against terrorism and generally undermining Nigeria’s security.
7. Senators pass livestock national database bill for 2nd reading The sponsor of the bill, Senator Muhammad Bima Enagi (Niger South - APC), said a bureau would be created for the purpose of livestock identification, traceability, registration, cattle rustling control..
...disease control, and other related matters.
"Livestock identification refers to keeping records of individual farm animals or groups of farm animals so that they can be more easily tracked from their birth, through the marketing chain, to the table," he said.
"Livestock identification refers to keeping records of individual farm animals or groups of farm animals so that they can be more easily tracked from their birth, through the marketing chain, to the table," he said.
8. Chad President Idriss Deby dies visiting front-line troops - Army Chad's President Idriss Déby Itno died from wounds suffered as he directed the fightback against rebels who had swept south across the Sahara from their Libyan safe haven. He was 68.
One of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, Deby governed Chad for more than 30 years.
9. Bandits Deserve Death Not Ransom, Says el-Rufai The Governor of Kaduna State, Gov El-Rufai said: “I think that the bandits and their leaders decided to collectively target Kaduna state because of the position we have taken that we will not negotiate with them...
...that we will not give them a penny of taxpayers’ money.”
And any bandit operating in his state is “most likely going to end up dead”.
And any bandit operating in his state is “most likely going to end up dead”.
10. The European Super League has been suspended as all six English teams withdraw from competition. The plan for a European Super League was ultimately short-lived after the rogue breakaway group lost the backing of all six Premier League clubs.
Consequently, the European Super League body released an official statement:
"Given the current circumstances, we shall reconsider the most appropriate steps to reshape the project, always having in mind our goals of offering fans the best experience possible...
"Given the current circumstances, we shall reconsider the most appropriate steps to reshape the project, always having in mind our goals of offering fans the best experience possible...
...while enhancing solidarity payments for the entire football community".
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