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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 midnight attack was perpetrated by about 20 heavily armed gunmen who shot sporadically to announce their arrival to the village. It was gathered that the gunmen went house to house to pick their victims. The 57 year old father of the two kidnapped girls also received a beating of his life when he tried to resist the abduction of his two daughters. The villagers, afraid that the gunmen will return for additional victims, fled

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 global lockdown occasioned by the pandemic, had led to slump in crude oil price, which had remained Nigeria’s major source of revenue. He said: “Even in this economic challenge, the Lord will turn things around. All we planned to do, we shall accomplish them together in the name of Jesus. “We thank God for a peaceful and united Delta in the last five years, especially among the three

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 development of the nation’s oil and gas industry, especially how he reorganized the NNPC while in the saddle as GMD. The NNPC reorganization,he said,ensured  ”stability in the oil sector in Nigeria, with a more guaranteed supply and predictable price regime that weakened unscrupulous parallel marketers, especially during  festive seasons.? The President prayed that the almighty God “will receive the so

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 capable of throwing spanner in the works with regard to fighting the pandemic. The federal government, according to the NARD is paying lip service to the welfare of health workers, especially when it concerns the review of hazard allowances and life insurance, which it says is active only on the pages of newspapers. The association is also demanding the reinstatement of its 26 members who were ‘illegally’ sacked in Jos. It said

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 staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, zero have tested positive. “The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing,” a Premier League statement read. A provisional date of Premier League football return has been fixed for June 17.

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 commissioner noted that Edo has so far recorded 262 confirmed cases and 13 COVID-19 related deaths, adding that 69 persons who have tested negative twice to the virus have been discharged while 180 other patients are being managed at various isolation centres in the state. According to him, while Edo State has recorded a total of 2058 suspected cases of COVID-19 in 17 Local go

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 battling with the inferno. “Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that Olaleye Market located at Shomolu was gutted by fire. “No life was lost and no injuries sustained, but properties and goods whort several billions of naira is currently being razed down by the inferno. “However investigations is currently ongoing to ascertain cause of fire. “Lagos State Fire Service, LRU fire and the Federal Fire Service are c

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 aware, the current COVID-19 pandemic has had a toll on all our business significantly. “This has resulted to making some difficult business decisions. Due to this situation, we regret to inform you that your employment will be put on hold till further notice. “You are to hand over all company properties in your possession to the human resource departmen

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 explained that the new board will be in place for three years. FocalPoint Reports  Contact us or send your story to 08038905146 Www.fpr.com.ng Www.focalpointreports.blogspot.com Other Contacts 08172469679, 08038905146 09050073871 Office Address  147 Warri Sapele  Road Warri  Delta State  Let us share your Stories and ideas with the world.  Enjoy a wider sp

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 fired in connection to Floyd’s death, but they have not been taken into custody or charged as of Friday night. See Post Here: FocalPoint Reports  Contact us or send your story to 08038905146 Www.fpr.com.ng Www.focalpointreports.blogspot.com Other Contacts 08172469679, 08038905146 09050073871 Office Address  147 Warri Sapele  Road Warri  Delt

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 been killed in the state by the virus. He called for the cooperation of all residents with his administration in building a stable and vibrant economy. “As at today, we’ve painfully lost 12 persons, and probably more, to the death pangs of the coronavirus,” he said: Continuning, he said: “For us, every life matters and every life lost is a monumental tragedy, not only to the immediate families, but also to all of humanity. “Regrettably, we have observed that the advisori

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 objection of the state chief executives to the order, which was signed by Buhari penultimate Friday. To the governors, the order is not only unnecessary; it is also an over-kill of Section 121(3) of the 1999 Constitution. They have a supporter in the immediate past Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu, who said that while the intent of the President in signing th

‘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 God’s blessings to multiply more MORE IN YOUR LIFE!” See Her Post Here: FocalPoint Reports  Contact us or send your story to 08038905146 Www.fpr.com.ng Www.focalpointreports.blogspot.com Other Contacts 08172469679, 08038905146 09050073871 Office Address  147 Warri Sapele  Road Warri  Delta State  Let us share your Stories and ideas with the world.  Enjoy a wider spread of your stories across the  globe. 

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… FocalPoint Reports  Contact us or send your story to 08038905146 Www.fpr.com.ng Www.focalpointreports.blogspot.com Other Contacts 08172469679, 08038905146 09050073871 Office Address  147 Warri Sapele  Road Warri  Delta State  Let us share your Stories and ideas with the world.  Enjoy a wider spread of your stories across the  globe. 

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 through the Bille waterside jetty in Port Harcourt. An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, told DAILY POST that the gunmen were heard grumbling about the lackadaisical burial of Odiari Princewill. “I think they are system men. The way they came to the cemetery everyone just slowly walked away. Sometimes, we use to have people come like that especially when the person that died belong to a group. “But this one is different. Th

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 general elections. As parts of measures to ensure the spread of development to every part of the state, the governor said that his administration would soon roll out new state master plans in economy, energy and agricultural sectors. Governor Abdulrazaq assured the workers in the state of his commitment to implementing the N30,000 minimum wage, adding that “my concern, however, is how the local government

EFCC nabs Benue Vigilante Commandant for alleged N449.5m fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Office, has arrested one George Mbessey. He was nabbed over allegations of conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds to the tune of N449.5million. The suspect is the Commandant, Benue State Vigilante Group (BSVG). This was contained in a statement on Friday by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesman. He was arrested by operatives in Makurdi following a petition urging the commission to investigate a case of alleged financial recklessness against the suspect. According to the petitioners, BSVG used to receive its official funding of N20million monthly directly from the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through its official account. They added that between October 2018 and May 2020, the suspect allegedly collected funds meant for the BVSG to the tune of N449.5million using personal account. The complaints said the act did not follow due p

COVID-19: Major Nigerian airports to reopen in ‘few days’ Major airports in Nigeria are expected to reopen in the “next few days”, following weeks of inactivity due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The federal government shut all airports in the country for one month on March 13. It was later extended by two weeks. On May 6, the FG announced airports will  remain closed until June 7.  However, the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, speaking at a virtual event organized by the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ART) today, said the flights will commence at selected airports to avoid choking the system. The airports are the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos state; Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja (FCT); Aminu Kano Airport in Kano state and the Port Harcourt Airport in Rivers State. “We may resume domestic operations with four or five airports and we hope to expand as we get better. We don’t want to rush everything at the same time and get it

A Month After Trump Promised, Nigeria Is Yet to Receive Any Ventilators A month after the US President  Donald Trump , promises to send ventilators to Nigeria, to combat the outbreak of  COVID-19  pandemic , the Federal Government says it is yet to receive it. Recall that the US President Donald Trump, On April 28, during a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari, promised to send ventilators to support Nigeria. Speaking at the presidential task force briefing yesterday  Lai Mohammed , minister of information and culture, said the ventilators are yet to arrive in Nigeria. According to him, there is no specific date for the arrival of the medical items, and that the information will be made public once the ventilators are received. “On when the ventilators promised by President Trump will arrive, to the best of my knowledge, they have not arrived.  When they do arrive it will be made known to the public,”  he said.

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 than 53,000 recoveries & 3,700 deaths,” WHO tweeted. The WHO African Region COVID-19 dashboard showed that South Africa has the highest reported cases of 27,403 and 577 deaths, followed by Egypt with 19, 666 cases, and 816 deaths. Others are Algeria (8,997 cases and 630 deaths), Nigeria (8,915 cases and 259 deaths), Morocco (7,636 cases and 202 deaths), and Ghana (7,303 cases and 34 deaths). FocalPoint Reports  Contac

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 action and bring peace to the city. His words: “I can’t stand back and watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard and get the job done right. “The National Guard has arrived on the scene. They are in Minneapolis and fully