Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 27th December 2019
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Makoju bows out of Dangote Cement, as Puchercos takes over as GMD/CEO
The Group Managing Director/CEO of Dangote Cement Plc, Engr. Joseph Makoju, will retire as GMD/CEO effective January 31, 2020, the company announced on Friday. In a statement by the company, the Board of Dangote Cement Plc has also approved the appointment of Mr. Michel Puchercos as Makoju’s replacement as the Group CEO, effective 1st February
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Sultan, Sanwo-Olu, Sanusi kick off National Qur’an recitation contest in Lagos
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on Friday called for continued dialogues over issues of religion in the country. He said making public comments do not help but aggravate the issues, assuring that Muslims in the country are good people who would not
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NITDA investigates Lagos internal revenue agency over data breach
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is investigating the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) over breach of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation. NITDA in a statement signed by its Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi on Friday said LIRS breached the data regulation by publishing a web portal – – where personal
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ISWAP executions: Let’s unite against terrorists, Buhari urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all Nigerians to be united against terrorists and avoid unhelpful conspiracy theories that serve the interest of Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). President Buhari, who made the call on Friday in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, appealed to Nigerians not
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Buhari’s delegation attends Ahmed Lawan’s son’s marriage
A delegation comprising Ministers of FCT, Mohammed Musa Bello, Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), Agriculture, Sabo Nanono and Aviation, Hadi Sirika yesterday attended the marriage ceremony of Senate President Ahmed Lawan’s son in Kano. The delegation also included Senior Special Assistants to the President, Sarki Abba, Household and Social Events, Garba Shehu, Media and
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How we monitor activities in wards -UBTH CMD
The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Dr. Darlington Obaseki, has said that the management of the hospital monitored unwholesome activities in the wards of the hospital through the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) installed. He said through the CCTV, a doctor’s phone that was stolen by a patient was retrieved . Obaseki
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N37bn for mere renovation of NASS is a misplaced priority
The National Assembly Complex is the legislative building of the legislative body for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It was built in 1999 at a cost of nearly $35.18 million (N7 billion) and the contract was awarded to ITB Nigeria, on February 18, 1996 through the Department of Public Building, FCDA, Abuja. Many well-meaning Nigerians
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Dogara @52: Portrait of a true patriot
Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara is 52 years old. Born on December 26, 1967 in Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State, Dogara rose from a humble background in that rural community where Nigeria’s first and only Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa came from. He was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2007 from one of
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Libyan arms: Buhari’s lamentations
President Muhammadu Buhari often laments over the inflow of trafficked Libyan arms, which contributes hugely to the persistence of terror attacks in Nigeria. His recent lamentation was at a sideline meeting with President Alhassan Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire during the recent Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) summit in Abuja. The overwhelming chaos that
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Aiming to cudgel malaria to death in Africa
Prince Ned Nwoko, Nigeria and UK-based lawyer and entrepreneur, is a man used to rising above the parapet to help his country pull the chestnut out of fire. For those who might have forgotten, he is the national hero who doggedly played the pivotal role in securing the payment of billions of dollars refunds back
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Sultan of Sokoto under fire over comment about Christians in Nigeria
The Nigerian Christian Graduate Fellowship (NCGF) has condemned the statement by the Sultan of Sokoto wherein he was quoted to have said that “It is a lie to say Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria.” Recall that the Christian Association of Nigeria had recently backed the inclusion of Nigeria in United States’ list of nations
Sultan of Sokoto under fire over comment about Christians in Nigeria
Police Sergeant who shot Wizkid’s fan dead at StarboyFest arrested, dismissed
The police Sergeant Lukmon Akanbi who reportedly shot and killed one Ramon Babatunde Ramon on his way from an entertainment show has been arrested Clips of the incident which happened at StarboyFest concert had gone viral in the early hours of Friday on social media. The incident happened around Eko Atlantic Victoria Island, Lagos during
Police Sergeant who shot Wizkid’s fan dead at StarboyFest arrested, dismissed
Zulum issues stern warning to Borno commissioners
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday, signed the state’s 2020 appropriation bill into law. At the signing, Bulum warned commissioners that he would not entertain any submission to fund any project or programme that was not captured. He spoke at the executive council chambers of the Government house in Maiduguri. “Under no circumstances
Zulum issues stern warning to Borno commissioners
Wizkid reacts to alleged police shooting, killing of fan at ‘Staboyfest’
Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid has reacted to the report of police sergeant shooting a fan dead in Lagos. Reports and videos on Friday morning emerged on social media of a boy allegedly shot by operatives of Nigerian police after ‘Starboyfest’ which held at Eko Atlantic center. The police Identified as Sergeant Lukmon Akanbi was said
Wizkid reacts to alleged police shooting, killing of fan at ‘Staboyfest’
Ijaw Youths, PHEDC face off over alleged N16.5 bn debt, shuts down operations in Bayelsa
The pan Ijaw youths group, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has challenged the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) to substantiate its claim that customers and the Bayelsa state government were owing N16.5 billion naira for power distribution. DAILY POST gathered that the IYC had on December 23, besieged the offices of the PHEDC and forced
Ijaw Youths, PHEDC face off over alleged N16.5 bn debt, shuts down operations in Bayelsa
EPL: Thierry Henry, Mourinho clash over Man United’s Marcus Rashford
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has disagreed with Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho over the future of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a striker. Mourinho had wondered if the England star can still play as a centre forward following the decision of past and present Manchester United managers selecting him on the wing. Rashford, 22, is
EPL: Thierry Henry, Mourinho clash over Man United’s Marcus Rashford
Two dead, nine injured as vehicle somersaults on Lagos-Sagamu highway
Two women have reportedly died in a ghastly road accident along Sagamu-Lagos highway in Ogun State on Friday. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps said the accident occurred around 4pm today. TRACE Corps spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said a Toyota Hiace bus with Registration number, KSF 272 YN, was involved in the lone
Two dead, nine injured as vehicle somersaults on Lagos-Sagamu highway
Buhari opens up about Senate President, Lawan
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday spoke glowingly about President, of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. He made the remarks while advising Lawan’s son, Ibrahim, at his marriage ceremony. Ibrahim got married to Ammani in Kano. President Buhari advised the newly-wedded couple to emulate the life of Senate President whom he described as balanced. “If you’re looking
Buhari opens up about Senate President, Lawan
EPL: Paul Scholes gives Premier League title to Liverpool, reveals why Leicester can’t make top four
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that Liverpool have already won the Premier League trophy, adding that this was something his former club never achieved at this stage of a season. The Reds are a long way clear at the top of the Premier League table after almost half of the season’s matches. Liverpool
EPL: Paul Scholes gives Premier League title to Liverpool, reveals why Leicester can’t make top four
Boko Haram: Buhari reacts to execution of Muslims, Christians, by ISWAP, begs Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to let terrorists divide the country along religious lines. This was contained in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu and made available to DAILY POST on Friday. This is following the execution of some Christians and Muslims by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)
Boko Haram: Buhari reacts to execution of Muslims, Christians, by ISWAP, begs Nigerians
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