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Ekohotblog Breaking Stories: Major Stories For Today Friday, June 7th, 2019
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1. African Union Suspends Sudan
The African Union on Thursday suspended Sudan, demanding a civilian-led transition authority to resolve the crisis which has claimed over 100 lives.
2. Zamfara Govt Suspends Emir Of Maru
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has approved the suspension of the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Cika Ibrahim and the District Head of Kanoma, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal.
3. Truck Crushes Two to Death in Ogun
Two persons were on Thursday crushed to death in an accident involving an Iveco truck, marked SRA 757 XA, and a Bajaj motorcycle, opposite Egba High School, Obantoko road, Abeokuta.
4. Theresa May Steps Down As Party Leader
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced her decision to step down as leader of her Conservative Party on Friday, formally triggering the race for a successor who will try where she failed to deliver Brexit.
5. NAPTIP Seals Two Brothels In Calabar Over Underage Sex Workers
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed two brothels in Calabar for allegedly harbouring under-aged commercial sex workers.
6. Man Impregnates 15-Year-Old Girl, Takes Her For Abortion
Men of the Anambra State police command have taken into custody, a 35-year-old man identified as Chris Azuoma, who impregnated a 15-year-old girl, thereafter took her to a hospital for abortion.
7. Bishop Bans Democrat Lawmakers From Communion
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, United State has issued a decree barring the Illinois House Speaker and Senate President from taking the sacrament at Springfield-area churches following their support for abortion access expansion legislation.
8. One Dead, Three Injured Over Land Dispute
A protracted land feud between Ikenga Ogidi and Umusiome Nkpor communities in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State reportedly turned bloody recently leaving one dead and three others injured.
9. Three Persons Killed By Unexploded Ordnance UXO
Three persons have been killed at a scrap dump in Eziorsu community in Oguta local government area of Imo state following an explosion Caused by unexploded ordnance UXO.
10, Three Dead In Imo Bomb Explosion – Police
The Imo State Police has confirmed the death of three persons, who were killed when an ordnance UXO exploded at a dumpsite.
11. FAAN Reveals Closure Of Parts Within Lagos Airport
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed its plan to close the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s Apron Gate 1 and some sections of Taxiway F to human and vehicular traffic for six weeks.
12. 12 Indians Die In Dubai Bus Crash
Twelve Indians were among 17 people have been confirmed killed in Dubai when their bus crashed into a road sign after entering a restricted lane, police and the Indian consulate said.
13. CAF President Ahmad Freed Without Charge
The President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF Ahmad Ahmad was released by French anti-corruption officials Thursday evening with no charge brought against him, sources have confirmed.
14. Court Orders Reopening Of AIT, RayPower
A Federal High court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, has ordered the reopening of African Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Powerboth belonging to Raymond Dokpesi.
15. FCT Records Highest Road Accidents In March
The Federal Road Safety Corps has on Friday announced that the Federal Capital Territory said ita has recorded the highest number of road crashes in March, with 118 crashes involving 733 persons with 29 fatalities and 295 injuries.
16. Court Orders Okorocha Be Given Certificate of Return
An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has nullified the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to refuse to present former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, with a certificate of return as senator-elect.
17. Obasa Re-Elected Speaker Of Lagos House Of Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly has re-elected Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the assembly unopposed on Friday.
18. Man Dies Vomiting Blood On Durban Pavement
A man has been confirmed dead after vomiting blood on the pavement at the corner of Clarence Road and Ninth Avenue in Morningside.
19. Two-Year-Old Killed Over $144 Unpaid Loan
Indian police have sent support to a northern city to stop tensions after the murder of a two-year-old girl over an unpaid $144 loan.
20. LUTH Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike
Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has on Friday embarked on an indefinite strike over nonpayment of outstanding salaries and allowances.
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