Latest News In Nigeria: Top 10 Headlines For Thursday, April 9, 2021

Welcome to the AllNews roundup of the top 10 Latest Nigerian news for today Friday, April 9, 2021.

Here are the Latest News In Nigeria headlines:

Owerri Jailbreak: One Escapee Arrested By Police In Akwa Ibom

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested one David Ubong, one of the inmates set free when suspected hoodlums attacked a correctional center in Owerri.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Of Police Odiko Macdon, in Uyo on Friday, said that Ubong confessed to having escaped from the Owerri correctional center on April 5. Read more here.

N-Power Trust Funds Grant: Federal Ministry Reacts

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has described as “fake news”, a link claiming Nigerians can claim N-Power Trust Funds Grant.

The Ministry via its verified Twitter handle on Friday stated that the website, fmhds.gov.ng.claim-It.online is spurious. Read more here.

Doctors Strike: FG To Meet Medical Practitioners Today

The Federal Government and the National Association of Resident Doctors, will today, Friday meet to address the ongoing strike action that the doctors have embarked on.

This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Charles Akpan, adding that this is an invite to journalists on Thursday. Read more here.

Army Confirms Killing Of Eleven Soldiers In Benue

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of one officer and 10 soldiers who were on a stabilization operation in Benue State by yet to be identified criminals.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Read more here.

Queen Elizabeth's Husband, Prince Philip Dies At 99

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband on Friday, at the age of 99.

In an official statement released by Buckingham Palace, it was stated that; "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Read more here.

Fire Victims Plead With LASG For Support

Some victims of the early morning fire which gutted  28, Ola Street, Ijesa Road, Itire, Lagos, on Friday called on the state government for support to overcome the trauma.

The victims, who made the appeal, told the press that they had lost all their properties worth millions of naira in the fire. Read more here.

SEC Tags Investment Platforms Illegal, Cautions CMOs To Withdraw Support

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement warning capital market operators against supporting "unregistered" investment tech platforms providing foreign securities.

The SEC in a circular released late Thursday declared that “only foreign securities listed on any exchange registered in Nigeria may be issued, sold or offered for sale or subscription to the Nigerian public.” Read more here.

Granada vs Manchester United: Solskjaer Lauds “Top Quality” Marcus Rashford Goal

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised the quality of striker, Marcus Rashford’s goal in the Europa League clash against Granada on Thursday.

Rashford met a wonderful long pass from defender Victor Lindelof, controlled it brilliantly, and dispatched it past Rui Silva in the opposition goal, in the first-leg quarterfinals of the continental fixture at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes. Read more here.

Tom Holland Starring In Upcoming Apple Series 'The Crowded Room'

Tom Holland has landed a starring role in The Crowded Room, an upcoming anthology series that will premiere on Apple TV +.

GeekTyrant reports that Holland (who was recently seen opposite Daisy Ridley in Chaos Walking) will play Billy Milligan, a man who becomes the first person to be acquitted of a crime as a result of multiple personality disorder (now known as dissociative identity disorder). Read more here.

Lexus LS 500h Coming Soon With Advanced Level 2 Driver-Assist Technology

The long-awaited 2022 Lexus LS 500h will arrive in the U.S. dealership soon, featuring the carmaker’s all-new Lexus Teammate advanced driver assistance technology, available on all-wheel-drive variants. The development of Lexus Teammate was based on the Mobility Teammate Concept, featuring two main goals: partial hands-free driving and parking.

The 2022 LS 500h AWD can accelerate, brake, and steer itself with its Advanced Driver function. It will also stay in its lane, follow other vehicles, change lanes, navigate certain interchanges and traffic jams, and will also overtake slower vehicles. Read more here.

These are the Latest News in Nigeria headlines this evening. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for the more latest news in Nigeria and around the world.