September 5, Top National News You Need To Know

The past 24 hours have recorded interesting events both on international, national, state and local scene. below are top trending news.

Following the review of $1m capital base demanded from foreigners including Nigerians by the Ghanaian government, Ghanaian traders under the aegies of the Ghana Union of Traders Association have expressed displeasure at the review. The traders in Ghana disclosed that they would resist any development that did not serve their interest.

 

The board of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has granted approval for the dismissal of 8 erring officers of the Corps in accordance with the provisions of its regulation on discipline. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), ACM Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

 

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted to the purported invitation of Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage by the Department of State Service (DSS). Anaedoonline.ng understands that a report filed by SaharaReporters had said the DSS reportedly invited Nigerian music producer and his former signee Tiwatope Savage, also known as Tiwa Savage, for questioning over alleged political comments against President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

 

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, on Friday evening scored his second hat-trick for the club in their 4-0 victory against Italian third division side, Teramo. Osimhen’s three goals against Teramo took his tally to six in two pre-season friendlies for Napoli. The 21-year-old only joined the Serie A side last month from Lille.

 

Chelsea have announced the signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. The 21-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Blues after completing his transfer on Friday. Havertz cost Chelsea a fee in the region of £71 million. Havertz is widely regarded as one of the best young midfielders in Europe. He lit up the Bundesliga with Leverkusen last season, scoring 18 goals in 45 appearances.

Egypt’s AFCON trophy has mysteriously gone missing. According to reports, the Cup was stolen from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) headquarters in Cairo. This was confirmed by Former EFA vice-president Ahmed Shobier in a statement. The Egyptian national team achieved massive success between 2006 and 2010 when they lifted the AFCON title three times, thus affording the opportunity to claim the floating trophy permanently.

 

There are clear indications that leaders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, may have divided over the quest by the South East to produce the nation’s next President. The quest by Igbo to produce the next President after Buhari in 2023, has been backed by several groups including the pan Igbo organization, Ohaneze Ndi Igbo.

 

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has gifted Anambra Traditional rulers with a Brand New IVM Ikenga SUV, today, September 4th, 2020. The presentation ceremony which held at Ekwueme Square Awka, Anambra State was attended by many guests who were awed and chanted happily as the cars drove into the square.

 

Nigeria-born Dan Azeez retained his British light-heavyweight title with a crushing ninth round knock-out win over Andre Sterling at Production Parks Studios on Wednesday night. Azeez’s clinical display led to Sterling’s corner throwing in the towel during round nine, seeing Azeez extend his unbeaten record and keep hold of his belt in the process.

 

Two persons, including a 14-year- old boy, have reportedly died in a rival cult clash in Warri, Delta state. According to reporets the incident occurred at about 7am, between Ope and Old Welfare Street, near Lower Erejuwa in the oil city on Thursday. According to sources, the late teenager who was struck on the back of his head by a stray bullet, used to assist the mother to ply her food business daily.