Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 11th December 2019
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How Maina illegally acquired property in son’s name – witness
An EFCC operative, Mohammed Goji, on Wednesday, revealed how Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-Pension Reform boss, illegally acquired several property in the name of his son, Faisal. Goji, who is a Principal Detective Superintendent with the anti-graft agency, was also the second prosecution witness (PW2) in the ongoing trial of Faisal. Goji, who is also a member
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NIS launches enhanced E-passport in Ikeja
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has commenced issuance of the enhanced e-passport at the Alausa Main Passport Office located at Ikeja, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of NIS, Sunday James, disclosed this in a statement he issued on behalf of the Comptroller General of NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede on Wednesday in Abuja. NIS
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FEC approves N307.6m to buy 15 vehicles for NAFDAC
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved N307.6 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora, briefed State House correspondents after FEC meeting, presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said
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50 UNN lecturers to withdraw their IPPIS enrollment – ASUU chairman
At least, 50 of the 153 members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria, Nsukka chapter, who enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) in the institution were set to withdraw, an official has said. Mr Christian Opata, the Chairman of the chapter, disclosed this in Nsukka on
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Pay stipends to unemployed Nigerians, Senate tells FG
The Nigerian Senate has urged Federal and state governments to declare state of emergency on the rising cases of unemployment in the country. The Senate also asked the federal government to initiate a sustainable unemployment fund to pay stipends to Nigerians who could not secure employment. This was part of the senate resolutions after consideration
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Police Trust Fund to kick off next month – Minister
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi has disclosed that Police Trust Fund will kick off in January 2020. Dingyadi revealed this during the commissioning of Salame Divisional Police Headquarters, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State and the handing over of a brand new operational vehicle given out by Hon. Dr. Abdullahi Balarabe
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Kano Almajiri to enjoy free compulsory education – Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State says his government has mapped out plans to integrate Almajiri children, who constitute the majority of the out of school population, into the free, compulsory education policy of the state. Governor Ganduje stated this in Kaduna today while declaring open a three-day retreat for Executive Council Members, Permanent
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BREAKING: Drama in court as Maina’s sister, testifies against him
…Distances self from companies, bank accounts linked to her There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday when Fatima Abdullahi, a younger sister of Abdulrasheed Maina, was giving evidence as a prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team. Fatima,
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JUST IN: Two male corpses found in Makurdi
The Police in Benue State have recovered two male corpses found near a rail line at the bank of River Benue in Makurdi metropolis on Wednesday. Our correspondent reports that the unidentified bodies were believed to have been stabbed to death and dumped at the abandoned rail line close to the state’s water works, situated
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8 things you should know about Adamu, Buhari’s nominee to head AMCON
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Muiz Banire as chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and replaced him with Edward Adamu. The president did not give any reason for removing Banire who was appointed just last year. However, sources said Banire was removed because the new AMCON Act stipulates that its chairman has
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EPL: Ferguson to take charge of Everton vs Man Utd on Sunday
Everton have confirmed that Duncan Ferguson, will take charge of the team, for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United. Ferguson stepped in after Marco Silva was sacked last week and led the Toffees to a shock 3-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday. He will now remain in the dugout for the game Old Trafford, with coaches
EPL: Ferguson to take charge of Everton vs Man Utd on Sunday
What Obasanjo said about El-Rufai after meeting in Kaduna
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has described Kaduna state Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, as one of the best persons to work with. Obasanjo stated this on Wednesday, when he paid a private visit to El-Rufai at the government house. El-Rufai served under Obasanjo, first as Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and later as minister for
What Obasanjo said about El-Rufai after meeting in Kaduna
Police arrest four VIO officers over alleged death of trailer driver in Delta
Policemen in Ekpan Divisional Headquarters have arrested four Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIO, over the alleged death of a trailer driver. The incident occurred in Effurun, Uwie Local Government Area of Delta State, DAILY POST reports. The VIO Officers are currently cooling off their heels at the Police cell. It was learnt that one of the
Police arrest four VIO officers over alleged death of trailer driver in Delta
EFCC re-arraigns Lagos Ex-Speaker, Ikuforiji, aide over alleged N338.8m money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, Wednesday re-arraigned a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji over alleged conspiracy and N338.8 million money laundering. DAILY POST learnt that Ikuforiji was arraigned alongside his former aide, Oyebode Alade. The duo were brought before Justice Mohammad Liman of the
EFCC re-arraigns Lagos Ex-Speaker, Ikuforiji, aide over alleged N338.8m money laundering
EPL: Arteta gives condition to become new Arsenal manager
Manchester City assistant coach, Mikel Arteta, is very interested in taking over at Arsenal, but wants guarantees from the board, before engaging in further talks, according to the UK Sun. The Gunners are looking for a replacement for Unai Emery, who was fired at the end of last month. Freddie Ljunberg has been installed on
EPL: Arteta gives condition to become new Arsenal manager
Oyo prosecutes 31 environmental offenders
Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, on Wednesday, prosecuted no fewer than thirty one persons found culpable of violating environmental laws of the State before a Magistrate court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kehinde Ayoola made this declaration after an Environmental sanitation exercise, led by the
Oyo prosecutes 31 environmental offenders
Boki youths shut Cross River Governor’s office
Over one thousand youths from Boki local government area of Cross River State, on Wednesday shutdown Governor’s office, disrupting official functions of government. The protesting youths, who displayed placards with various inscriptions, blocked the gates and prevented government functionaries, guests to Governor Ben Ayade and other members of the public from gaining access to the
Boki youths shut Cross River Governor’s office
EFCC recovers N750m in Abuja
The Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered not less than N750 million from public treasury looters in 2019. Head of the zonal office, Mr Aminu Aliyu, disclosed this at a media briefing on the achievements of the commision in the past 11 months. He gave breakdown of
EFCC recovers N750m in Abuja
Why FEC approved N307.6m for NAFDAC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N307.6 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora, briefed State House correspondents after FEC meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa,
Why FEC approved N307.6m for NAFDAC
Ortom bags humanity award, urges Nigerians to reject impunity
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Tuesday, bagged the Platinum Anniversary award of the Most Courageous Statesman and Defender of Humanity Award. Ortom was given the award by African Newspapers of Nigeria, ANN Plc, publishers of Nigerian Tribune. The governor was among fifteen other Nigerians who were presented with awards for their services to the
Ortom bags humanity award, urges Nigerians to reject impunity
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