Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 25th December 2019
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Rep cries out over abduction of constituents
A member, representing Mangu-Bokkos Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Engineer Solomon Bulu Maren, has lamented recurring incidences of kidnapping of his constituents by suspected Boko Haram group in Borno state. The member said the victims were abducted while offering humanitarian service in the northeast. In a statement, signed by Maren himself, he said:
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Nigerians have nothing to celebrate Christmas, ASUU tells Buhari
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, has said Nigerian poor and downtrodden have nothing to celebrate their Christmas. Professor Ogunyemi said the situation in the country has made life unbearable for Nigerian masses while the few rich continue to enrich themselves at the expense of the majority. The ASUU
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Sanwo-Olu commutes 3 death sentences to life jail, frees 6 inmates
In the spirit of the Christmas season, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed two Executive Orders, with one commuting death sentences of three convicted inmates to life imprisonment and the other setting free six others. The two Orders; Executive Commutation of Death Sentence Order and Executive Grant of Clemency Order were signed by the Governor on
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Why Arik Air Port Harcourt bound flight made air return
An Arik Air’s Boeing 737-700 NG aircraft operating flight W3 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning made an air return back to Lagos due to oil indication light. It was gathered that the aircraft was on its climb when the pilot in command noticed the indication light and as a safety precaution, opted
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Sokoto approves N578m for 118 transformers
Over N578m has been approved for the purchase of 118 transformers, Sokoto State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Isah Bajini Galadanci, has disclosed. This, he said, was to boost power supply in both urban and rural areas of the state. Galadanci stated this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided
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JUST IN: Ewelukwa takes over at NBET as Amobi steps down
Dr. Nnaemeka Ewelukwa has assumed office as the acting Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET). Daily Trust reports that the Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman, on Tuesday, directed that the former MD, Dr. Marilyn Amobi, step down over myriads of complaints. The minister also instituted a five-man committee to investigate
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We’ll use resources to rebuild Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the commitment of his administration to continue to do the utmost best to effectively utilize national resources to rebuild the country. President Buhari spoke on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja when he hosted residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the Minister, Mohammed Bello, during the traditional
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This Christmas doesn’t compare, say Lagos residents (video)
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Christmas: Tambuwal preaches unity
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has felicitated with Christian faithful in the state and the country as they celebrate Christmas. In a statement issued by Muhammad Bello, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Tambuwal said Christmas brings to the fore the urgent need for the unity of Nigeria, which he
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Gov Okowa reacts to attack on ex president Jonathan
Delta State Governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, has strongly condemned Tuesdays’s attack on a former President of the country, Goodluck Jonathan, at his Otuoke home in Bayelsa State. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, the governor said the incident was disturbing and unwarranted, noting that it was more condemnable
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Leicester City vs Liverpool: Charlie Nicholas makes shocking prediction
Arsenal hero, Charlie Nicholas has predicted the winner of the Premier League encounter between Leicester City and Liverpool. The former Arsenal forward said that Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester side are going to beat the Reds. According to him, it is the Foxes that will bring to an end to Jurgen Klopp’s side 34-game unbeaten run in
Leicester City vs Liverpool: Charlie Nicholas makes shocking prediction
Woman gives birth after 13 years of no menstruation
One Mrs Dorcas Osiebo, a 58-year-old woman, who stopped menstruating in 2006 without a trace of pregnancy, has been delivered of a baby boy. Dorcas, who delivered the baby on Dec. 13, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that she was confused and excited when her Pastor’s wife, a nurse
Woman gives birth after 13 years of no menstruation
Boko Haram: Terrorists attack Kwaranglum village in Chibok, kill 6
Boko Haram fighters have attacked Kwaranglum village in Borno State, killed six people and reportedly abducted two women. Residents told DAILY POST that the incident occurred on Christmas eve, throwing the whole community into pandemonium. Kwaranglum is about a kilometre to Chibok town, Headquarters of Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. The state
Boko Haram: Terrorists attack Kwaranglum village in Chibok, kill 6
EPL: Mourinho has added nothing to Tottenham – Nicholas
Former Arsenal star, Charlie Nicholas has noted that Jose Mourinho has not changed anything at Tottenham Hotspur. This is following the recent 2-1 defeat to London rivals Chelsea. Mourinho has suffered three losses in his first eight matches at Tottenham. The defeats came at the hands of Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.. The defeat
EPL: Mourinho has added nothing to Tottenham – Nicholas
EPL: Jesse Lingard reveals those causing Manchester United woes
Manchester United star, Jesse Lingard, has revealed those responsible for the club’s woes. The England international admitted that he and his teammates are guilty of lacking the correct focus heading into matches. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side returned to losing ways after their back-to-back victories against Tottenham and Manchester City which seemed to have built
EPL: Jesse Lingard reveals those causing Manchester United woes
Woman in viral video brutalizing maid arrested in Enugu, says ‘I’m a lover of children’ (WATCH)
The Enugu State Police Command has rescued a maid, Peace Goewam, captured in a viral video where she was being traumatized by her madam. In the video, which elicited angry reactions from Nigerians, the woman, Mrs. Amaka Ortolehi, from Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, was seen maltreating the maid in most heartless manner. The incident, DAILY POST
Woman in viral video brutalizing maid arrested in Enugu, says ‘I’m a lover of children’ (WATCH)
Buhari detained Dasuki for 4 years but retained CBN Gov, Emefiele who released money – Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has criticised the Buhari government for the release of ec-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dauki on bail, saying the action should not be a call for celebration but that of reflection and circumspection. He said Buhari detained Dasuki for four years but retained CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who released money.
Buhari detained Dasuki for 4 years but retained CBN Gov, Emefiele who released money – Sule Lamido
Ortom reacts to attack on Jonathan’s home
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has condemned the recent attack on the residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State by gunmen yesterday Ortom in a statement made available to DAILY POST described the attack as a national shame. DAILY POST had reported that on Tuesday, a soldier on guard duty was killed
Ortom reacts to attack on Jonathan’s home
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov names best player in Premier League this season
Former Manchester United and Liverpool striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named Liverpool’s Sadio Mane as the best player in the Premier League this season. According to Berbatov, the Senegal forward is currently the outstanding player in the English top-flight league because of his performances in games, goals and assists. “Looking at the season so far, when
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov names best player in Premier League this season
Christmas: Oshiomhole rejects gifts from Gov Obaseki
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Edo State, has rejected Christmas gifts from Edo State Government. Mr Crusoe Osage, the Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communications, disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Wednesday, NAN reports. Osagie said the conventional Christmas
Christmas: Oshiomhole rejects gifts from Gov Obaseki
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