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Gunmen abduct five in Niger midnight raid
Gunmen abduct five in Niger midnight raid Unknown armed gunmen have kidnapped five people in Gutarrinda village in Dnakudna district of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Those abducted include two women, two young girls between 19 and 20 years and a 15 year old boy. The attack occurred at 12 midnight yesterday morning. This attack is coming barely 48 hours after the state governor inaugurated a 15-man Community Policing Advisory Committee to checkmate incessant cases of insecurity in the state. According to a source close to the village,… The post <span>Gunmen abduct five in Niger midnight raid</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Okowa decries overdependence on oil, promises more developments
Okowa decries overdependence on oil, promises more developments Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has reiterated his promise of an even development across the state. He is also optimistic that God will revive both the state and nation’s economies that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. He said this during an interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, while decrying Nigeria’s dependence on oil, as its main source of revenue. Okowa, who called on Christians to pray fervently to God for solution to the scourge, disclosed that the… The post <span>Okowa decries overdependence on oil, promises more developments</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Buhari mourns as ex-NNPC GMD Baru dies at 60
Buhari mourns as ex-NNPC GMD Baru dies at 60 President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the family, friends and associates of the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru. Baru died on Friday night in Abuja following a brief illness. Buhari also commiserated with the Government of Bauchi State as well as the Management and staff of the NNPC over Baru’s death. The president,through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, recalled Baur’s immense contributions to… The post <span>Buhari mourns as ex-NNPC GMD Baru dies at 60</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Doctors threaten to strike as cases increase- 553 new cases COVID-19
Doctors threaten to strike as cases increase- 553 new cases COVID-19 The fight against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country is facing a fresh challenge, following a threat by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call out its members on an indefinite strike. Doctors accused government of failure to resolve issues revolving around their welfare and safety and want the matter resolved within 14 days. With confirmed cases of COVID-19 rising to 9,855 nationwide yesterday, a strike by the resident doctors at this time is… The post <span>Doctors threaten to strike as cases increase- 553 new cases COVID-19</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
COVID-19: No positive tests in fourth round of testing in EPL
COVID-19: No positive tests in fourth round of testing in EPL No positive COVID-19 tests were recorded after the fourth round of testing in the Premier League. The tests were conducted on Thursday and Friday this week. They are the first to take place since top-flight clubs agreed on a return to contact training. A total of 12 people tested positive from over 2,700 tests conducted in the first three rounds. “The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1130 players and club… The post <span>COVID-19: No positive tests in fourth round of testing in EPL</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
COVID-19: Edo extends case search to 620 communities
COVID-19: Edo extends case search to 620 communities The Edo State Government has revved up measures to curtail the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, visiting over 620 rural and urban communities for Active Case Search (ACS) activities, testing 2099 residents and contact tracing 1167 others who had various degrees of contact with confirmed cases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, reassured that the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration remains committed to containing the pandemic in all communities across the state. The… The post <span>COVID-19: Edo extends case search to 620 communities</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Inferno destroys property, goods worth billions in Lagos
Inferno destroys property, goods worth billions in Lagos A fire outbreak has destroyed goods and property worth billions of naira at the popular poultry and foodstuff market in Olaleye, Shomolu area of Lagos state. Our Reporter gathered no lives were lost to the inferno, nor injuries sustained as efforts are ongoing to ensure that the fire does not cause further havoc. A statement issued by the image-maker of The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor, said that the Fire Unit and officers of the Federal Fire Service are presently… The post <span>Inferno destroys property, goods worth billions in Lagos</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Obasanjo Presidential Library sacks workers
Obasanjo Presidential Library sacks workers Many staff of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State have been sacked following economic hardship occasioned by COVID-19. The reputable international library is sponsored by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Its Head of Human Resources, Administration and Procurement, Olanike Ogunleye, in a letter sighted by our correspondent, said the development was due to the overwhelming adverse impacts of coronavirus on the organisation. The organisation added the COVID-19 crisis has made its impossible to sustain its workforce. The letter reads in part: “As you are… The post <span>Obasanjo Presidential Library sacks workers</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Breaking: President Muhammadu Buhari reconstitutes NNPC board
Breaking: President Muhammadu Buhari reconstitutes NNPC board President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016. Members of the new Board are: Mohammed Lawal (North West), Tajudeen Umar (North East), Adamu Mahmood Attah (North Central), Senator Magnus Abe (South South), Dr Stephen Dike (South East), and Chief Pius Akinyelure (South West). Femi Adesina, President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Saturday… The post <span>Breaking: President Muhammadu Buhari reconstitutes NNPC board</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Wife Of Officer Charged With George Floyd’s Death Files For Divorce
Wife Of Officer Charged With George Floyd’s Death Files For Divorce Wife of Minneapolis Police officer charged in George Floyd’s death files for divorce. Kellie Chauvin, through her attorney, expressed condolences to Floyd’s family and said she’s filed for dissolution of her marriage, ABC has confirmed. Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes while arresting him on Monday. Floyd became unresponsive during the arrest and was later pronounced dead. Three other officers were… The post <span>Wife Of Officer Charged With George Floyd’s Death Files For Divorce</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
COVID-19: Wike threatens fresh lockdown in Rivers
COVID-19: Wike threatens fresh lockdown in Rivers •Says pandemic has claimed 12 lives in state GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Friday warned that a fresh coronavirus lockdown was imminent in the state if residents continued to disobey the safety rules of physical distancing and wearing of face masks. The governor, in a broadcast to mark the first year of his second term in office, decried the spread of the virus despite the strict measures he put in place to contain it. He said 12 people have so far… The post <span>COVID-19: Wike threatens fresh lockdown in Rivers</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Why Executive Order 10 can’t stand: Governors to Buhari
Why Executive Order 10 can’t stand: Governors to Buhari •Insist on constitution’s provisions at meetings with President, AGF• Ekweremadu faults financial autonomy for state legislatures, judiciary STATE governors on Friday took their case on Executive Order 10 which guarantees financial autonomy for the judiciary and the legislature at the state level directly to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, met separately with the President and the minister to press home… The post <span>Why Executive Order 10 can’t stand: Governors to Buhari</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
‘Go And Hustle’, Yemi Alade Charges Fans
‘Go And Hustle’, Yemi Alade Charges Fans Yemi Alade Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has charged her fans on being hardworking and dedicated to their businesses. The singer also shared what good and bad is in for them if they eventually make it successful. According to Yemi, success comes with a lot of haters and bad words from them which pushes God to help one. Sharing on Twitter, the singer wrote: “Go work oooo, go hustle oooo so that you sef go gather haters wey go curse you and GINGER… The post <span>‘Go And Hustle’, Yemi Alade Charges Fans</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
BREAKING: Former NNPC boss Maikanti Baru is dead
BREAKING: Former NNPC boss Maikanti Baru is dead Former NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr Maikanti Baru is dead. His death was confirmed by NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari in a tweet on Saturday. “My brother, my friend and my mentor, Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru, immediate past GMD of NNPC died late last night,” Kyari said. “He was of exemplary character and disposition. May Allah forgive him and have mercy upon him.”Baru was appointed NNPC GMD by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2016, a position he held up until 2019. DETAILS LATER…… The post <span>BREAKING: Former NNPC boss Maikanti Baru is dead</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
COVID-19: Armed men storm Port Harcourt cemetery, exhume corpse of late coronavirus patient
COVID-19: Armed men storm Port Harcourt cemetery, exhume corpse of late coronavirus patient The remains of the late Executive Chairman of Asari-Toru Local government area of Rivers State, Odiari Princewill who died of coronavirus, have been exhumed. Late Princewill’s body was exhumed by gunmen suspected to be native of Buguma, his hometown. Eyewitnesses say that some gunmen stormed Port Harcourt cemetery, shot sporadically in the air, headed for the site where the late LGA Chairman was buried and dug-out the coffin. It was gathered that they escaped with the coffin… The post <span>COVID-19: Armed men storm Port Harcourt cemetery, exhume corpse of late coronavirus patient</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Kwara Gov Explans How It’s Going To Manage The States Wealth
Kwara Gov Explans How It’s Going To Manage The States Wealth The Kwara state Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has revealed that his administration will not share money with people as was the practice in the past. Speaking with Tribune Online on Friday on the first year anniversary of his administration, Governor Abdulrazaq said his administration would instead spread development to all the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor said that it was the past administration’s penchant for sharing money that put them into trouble and thus their consequent failure in the last year’s… The post <span>Kwara Gov Explans How It’s Going To Manage The States Wealth</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
COVID-19: WHO releases list of African countries with highest cases, deaths
COVID-19: WHO releases list of African countries with highest cases, deaths The World Health Organization, WHO, regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has said that the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to over 128,500 in the past 24 hours. The UN health agency also disclosed that COVID-19 had killed 3,700 people in the continent, while 53,000 people have recovered from the deadly disease. WHO gave the update on its official Twitter page on Friday. “Over 128,500 confirmed #COVID19 cases on the African continent – with more… The post <span>COVID-19: WHO releases list of African countries with highest cases, deaths</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Breaking: Trump intervenes, sends National Guard to Minneapolis to stop protesters
Breaking: Trump intervenes, sends National Guard to Minneapolis to stop protesters Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has sent in National Guard to Minneapolis to help restore peace and tranquility in the city. Earlier this morning protesters stormed Minneapolis police station and set the building ablaze, following the alleged killing of an African-American man, George Floyd by a police officer. Having seen the damages done by these protesters and having waited enough for Jacob Frey, the Mayor of city to restore peace, Trump therefore, called in National Guard to take… The post <span>Breaking: Trump intervenes, sends National Guard to Minneapolis to stop protesters</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Monkeys Fight Lab Assistant, Take Away Covid-19 Samples
Monkeys Fight Lab Assistant, Take Away Covid-19 Samples Monkeys in group have barged into Laboratory in Delhi, India and attacked laboratory assistant. The monkeys according to reports snatched covid-19 samples and take it away. One of the monkeys was seen on the tree chewing one of the sample collection kits. The India times reported the test samples of the patients have been taken again. Adding that the lockdown measures since last two months have given more courage to the monkeys The Monkeys launched their unusual attack near Meerut Medical College… The post <span>Monkeys Fight Lab Assistant, Take Away Covid-19 Samples</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
COVID-19: Don’t play politics with people’s lives, Edo govt tells opposition
COVID-19: Don’t play politics with people’s lives, Edo govt tells opposition The Edo government has advised opposition parties to be conscious of COVID-19 and not endanger voters on the altar of electioneering campaigns. The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Philip Shaibu, gave the advice in Benin on Friday while receiving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donated by Azura Power Plant. “I know very soon Edo will go into electioneering campaigns My appeal to you is that, please don’t play politics with COVID-19 because you don’t know if you are going to… The post <span>COVID-19: Don’t play politics with people’s lives, Edo govt tells opposition</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
BREAKING: Court discharges Sen Adeleke over alleged exams malpractices
BREAKING: Court discharges Sen Adeleke over alleged exams malpractices A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the alleged examination malpractices trial involving him and four others. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Friday, said he was minded to discharge Adeleke in view of the prosecution’s decision to withdraw charges against him. Justice Ekwo elected to continue with the trial of the other four co-defendants in the case, who were re-arraigned on Thursday… The post <span>BREAKING: Court discharges Sen Adeleke over alleged exams malpractices</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
NAFDAC, others get Madagascar’s drug for review
NAFDAC, others get Madagascar’s drug for review Federal Government health agencies including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have received Madagascar’s COVID-19 treatment drug for evaluation. The samples were brought to the country on May 16 by Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Minister of health Dr. Osagie Ehanire said on Thursday that the samples were found to be in two varieties – one for prevention, the other for treatment. The other government agencies that also got samples of “COVID Organics” are: National Institute for Pharmaceutical… The post <span>NAFDAC, others get Madagascar’s drug for review</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode
Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari as “disastrous.” He disagreed with Special Adviser to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, whose weekly column argued the President’s emergence, saved the nation from collapse in 2015. Fani-Kayode, on his verified twitter handle, said Buhari’s emergence has plunged the nation into deeper abyss. Responding directly to Adesina’s tweet, the former Minister said: “Not so my friend. The emergence of Buhari in 2015 annihilated Nigeria… The post <span>Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News
Five years of PMB: We’re glad he came our way
Five years of PMB: We’re glad he came our way Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece. They would add: “You can talk because you are in government, earning ‘fat’ salary and enjoying other perks of office, so why won’t you be glad?” Okay. So that there’ll be peace, I agree that I enjoy all the things you claim, and more. But is that any reason for anyone to carry anger around in his bosom? What then… The post <span>Five years of PMB: We’re glad he came our way</span> appeared first on FOCALPOINT REPORTS . Flash News