February 3, 2020 – Newsbits NG

Traffic Law: Lagos State Begins Clampdown On Motorcycles, Tricycles

February 3, 2020 AlienMedia

*Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (left), and the banned crude means of transport in Lagos ————————————————————————————————– Following the recent ban on the use of motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle (Keke NAPEP) as means of transportation in Lagos State, the state’s Police Command said it has impounded not less than 188 motorcycles and 78 tricycles. The command also disclosed that 40 persons were arrested for refusing to comply with the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in certain areas by the state government. Bala Elkana, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said in…

Real Madrid, Barcelona Want Victor Osimhen’s Signature Next Season

February 3, 2020 AlienMedia

Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two leading clubs in the Spanish League (La Liga) according to reports are set to do battle over Nigeria Super Eagles and Lille striker, Victor Osimhen this summer. The two football giants are likely to strengthen ahead of the 2020-21 season, with Quique Setien and Barcelona likely to highlight more cover in attacking areas as a priority in the coming months. According to reports in French newspaper Le10 Sport, both sides have contacted the Ligue 1 club during the January transfer window about a potential…

Ighalo Arrives Manchester United From China, Says It’s A Dream Come True

February 3, 2020 AlienMedia

*Manchester United Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) and incoming Nigerian born Striker, Jude Odion Ighalo ———————————————————————————— “Becoming a Manchester United player is a dream come true,” Nigerian international Jude Odion Ighalo has said. Recall that Ighalo sealed a last-gasp Deadline Day loan move to United from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. The former Watford striker touched down at Manchester Airport on Sunday morning and said he is relishing the chance to prove himself at Old Trafford. “It’s a dream come true because since I was a kid I followed…

NARD Wants Implementation Of Medical Act

February 3, 2020 AlienMedia

By Justina Njoku The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the state governors in the country to domesticate and start the full implementation of Medical Residency Training Act. The association made the call in a communiqué jointly signed by its President, Dr Aliyu Sokombo, and Secretary-General, Dr Bilqis Muhammad, at the end of its NEC meeting on Sunday in Abuja. The association urged the state governments to capture funding of the Medical Residency Training for residents in the state tertiary teaching hospitals during their budgetary allocation just…

Another $321m Abacha Loot Expected As Nigeria Signs Agreement

February 3, 2020 AlienMedia

There is this hilarious joke arising from a discussion by two friends, Abdulahi and Chukwuemeka at the beer drinking joint or pub. Abdulahi said, “The late General Sani Abacha, former Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is Nigeria’s biggest uncle even from the grave. Chukwuemeka who was bewildered responded; Abudulahi, how can you say that with all the atrocities Abacha committed while he ruled Nigeria? Abdulahi responded: “Look Chukwuemeka, let me tell you, even from the grave, General Sani Abacha sends…