Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 9th December 2019
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Gombe: Governor Yahaya proposes N130.6b budget for 2020
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has presented a budget proposal of N130, 668, 737, 593.48 for 2020 fiscal year before the state House of Assembly. The budget, tagged: “Budget of Change,” has N59, 198, 283, 900.00 as recurrent expenditure, and N71, 470, 453, 693.48 as capital expenditure. The governor said that, in implementing
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JUST IN: CSOs give FG 14-day ultimatum to release Sowore
A coalition of over 200 civil society organisations (CSOs) has given the Federal Government and President Muhammadu Buhari a 14-day ultimatum to show commitment to the rule of law or face mass action and civil disobedience in the country. Addressing newsmen, the leaders of the coalition demanded, among others, the release of the publisher of
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Air Peace to commence flight operation to Ibadan
Air Peace says it will soon begin flight operations to Ibadan from Kano, Owerri and Abuja. The Chairman of the airline, Mr Allen Onyeama, made the announcement in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday. Onyema said: “Very soon, we shall start flying Abuja-Ibadan-Abuja daily, Kano-Ibadan-Kano and Owerri-Ibadan-Owerri, three times a week. “This is part
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Buhari to depart Abuja tomorrow for Egypt
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set “An Agenda for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa.” The president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Monday. The Forum which holds between Dec.
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Kaduna to develop free trade zone along Abuja-Kaduna road
The Executive Secretary, Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA), Hajiya Umma Aboki, has said the state government will develop a free trade zone in its green allied industrial zone along the Kaduna-Abuja road. Speaking when she and her team went on a facility tour at El-Jahab Mubarak Nigeria Limited today, Hajiya Aboki said that the state
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Sowore: FG plotting to silence Nigerians – Falana
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the harassment of the Convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was a grand plot to silence Nigerians against criticising the Federal Government. He also said he is considering several legal actions following the rearrest of his client, Sowore, by the Department of
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JUST IN: Reps investigate incessant Air force helicopters crash
The House of Representatives has started an investigation into the incessant non-combat air crashes involving Nigerian Air force Helicopters and other air assets. The House opened the investigation at an investigative hearing being conducted by its Committee on Air force on Monday. In an opening address, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, who was
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11 things you should know about Muhammad Nami, Buhari’s nominee to head FIRS
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Muhammad M. Nami as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said in a statement issued today that his nomination followed President Buhari’s approval of the composition of a new board for the FIRS
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Ric Hassani hits over 8m streams on Spotify in 2019
Nigerian alternative Afropop singer, Ric Hassani has garnered more than eight million streams for his music on Spotify in 2019. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the singer revealed his statistics on Instagram page alongside a post, thanking fans for their support. The stream numbers was an indication that his music had been listened
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Police dismantle kidnappers’ camps in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday, said it has dismantled kidnappers camps and arrested a suspect along Kwali-Kwaita axis of the territory. The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, ASP Mariam Yusuf disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. She said the camps were dismantled during Counter-Kidnapping Operations
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West Ham vs Arsenal: Livescore from Premier League clash
Arsenal travel to West Ham on Monday night in 11th place. The Gunners have failed to win their last nine fixtures in all competition. The Hammers are also struggling this season and are just one point above relegation places. Kick off is 9pm West African ime. Monday, December 9 9pm: West Ham vs Arsenal
West Ham vs Arsenal: Livescore from Premier League clash
NANS accuses Sanwo-Olu of plans to factionalize South West leadership
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has accused the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of plans to infiltrate its South West chapter by creating factions in its leadership. But the Governor has since debunked the allegation, describing it as untrue and unfounded. NANS, in a statement signed by its Vice President, Ojo Raymond and
NANS accuses Sanwo-Olu of plans to factionalize South West leadership
Akwa Ibom Government frustrating conviction of suspects – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC, Akwa Ibom State chapter has accused the Akwa Ibom State government of frustrating prosecution of suspects through continued litigation. The Head of the Legal Services of ICPC, Mr Kalu Ugbo, said this in Uyo, on Monday, in commemeration of World Anti-Corruption Day 2019, tagged: “United
Akwa Ibom Government frustrating conviction of suspects – ICPC
FIRS: Buhari group reacts as President replaces Fowler
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described the appointment of a new Chairman for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as timely and auspicious. It said this was considering the state of suspended animation that has characterised tax collection which continued to reflect in low revenue generation for the Federal Government. In a statement signed
FIRS: Buhari group reacts as President replaces Fowler
How we fast-tracked trial, conviction of Orji Uzor Kalu, others – Justice Bulkachuwa
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has revealed how the Judiciary fast tracked the trial of former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu and others. She said the judiciary was working to eradicate delay in criminal trials. Justice Bulkachuwa spoke in Abuja at a workshop on: “Towards national minimum standards
How we fast-tracked trial, conviction of Orji Uzor Kalu, others – Justice Bulkachuwa
Bankers, Indian Businessman bag 5-year jail term over N855m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday, secured conviction and sentenced two top officials of Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank), Anayo Nwosu and Olajide Oshodi over N855 million fraud. DAILY POST gathered that not only the duo were involved and convicted but Ashok Israni, an Indian businessman. They were arraigned before Justice Kudirat Jose
Bankers, Indian Businessman bag 5-year jail term over N855m fraud
Sowore: Your reign as Yoruba leader over – Nnamdi Kanu attacks Tinubu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has declared that the reign of Bola Tinubu as Yoruba leader was over. Kanu made the remark while insisting that Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement has taken over as Yoruba leader. The IPOB leader spoke during a live broadcast on Radio Biafra yesterday. Describing
Sowore: Your reign as Yoruba leader over – Nnamdi Kanu attacks Tinubu
Tipper driver crushed by Truck in Ogun
A tipper driver has been crushed to death by a brewery truck at Conoil bus stop, inbound Sango, Ogun State. The accident, which occurred around 3:20pm on Monday involved a Mack Truck with registration number: FST 115 XW and a Man Diesel tipper with registration number: AKD 411 XK. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST,
Tipper driver crushed by Truck in Ogun
Ex-policeman allegedly kills truck driver in Ondo
An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday remanded a 37-year-old ex-policeman, Omosuyi Idowu, for allegedly killing a truck driver. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Charity Adeyanju, ordered that Idowu, who at the time of the incident was in the police force, should be remanded at a correctional service centre pending his bail application. Adeyanju adjourned the
Ex-policeman allegedly kills truck driver in Ondo
FG moves to secure $500m AFDB fund
The Federal Government (FG) has initiated moves to secure a $500 million African Development Bank (AfDB) fund for technology innovation, the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Richard Adebayo, has said. Adebayo said this in an opening address at the 11th meeting of the National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment in Uyo on
FG moves to secure $500m AFDB fund
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