General News
52 escape death in Anambra multiple accident on New Year’s Day
No fewer than 52 people escape death in an accident involving six vehicles on Ihiala road, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra on Jan. 1, 2021.
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General News
Gov. Tambuwal dissolves LG caretaker committees in Sokoto
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, dissolves caretaker committees of all 23 local government councils in the state.
Environment
Several teens reported dead in carbon monoxide poisoning in Bosnia
Several people die from apparent carbon-monoxide poisoning at New Year in western Bosnia, local media reports.
Entertainment
Sanwo-Olu visits Lagos first baby of 2021
Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Wife of Lagos State governor, on Friday welcomes first baby of year 2021 at Alimosho General Hospital, Igando Lagos.
General News
Buhari greets Paramount Ruler of Aba, Issac Ikonne
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Paramount Ruler of Aba, Dr Isaac Ikonne as he celebrates 92nd birthday.
Entertainment
Ebonyi welcomes first baby of 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
Wife of Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Racheal Umahi welcomes state’s first baby of 2021 at Mile Four Maternity Hospital, Abakaliki, delivered around 12:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
Defence/Security
Troops rescue 10 victims, kill bandits in Katsina, Zamfara
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescue 10 kidnapped victims from bandits, eliminate one, arrest one in Katsina and Zamfara States.
Education
Abia Govt. approves reopening of schools on Jan. 11
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, approves reopening of all schools in the state on Monday, Jan. 11, for continuation of first term of 2020/2021 academic session.
Economy/Business
AfCFTA, new dawn in African integration – ACCI
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks new dawn in Africa’s drive towards economic integration.
Religious
Crossover Service: Taskforce rates Churches high on COVID-19 protocols in FCT
FCT Taskforce on COVID-19 Protocols rates most Churches high on compliance with safety guidelines during Thursday’s Crossover Services to usher in New Year.