Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 5th January 2020
These are Breaking Evening News from popular Evening Newspapers in Nigeria Today .
Read also
Death of Iranian General: IGP places policemen on red alert nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has placed Police Commands and Formations nationwide on red alert. The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Frank Mba in a statement on Sunday said, “This proactive measure follows Intelligence Report that sequel to the recent killing of an Iranian General; some
Daily Trust.
Enugu Police chief orders investigation into how three cops allegedly assault citizen Obasi
Enugu State police Command has arrested and detained three policemen serving in the state for allegedly beating and battering one Justice Obasi. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmad Abdur-rahman has also ordered for a full-scale investigation into the incident to bring the perpetrators to justice, a statement issued to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday by
Daily Trust.
PDP asks N/Assembly to halt electricity tariff hike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the over 200 percent increase in electricity tariff announced by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration and asked the National Assembly to rescind it using its statutory legislative instrument. The party argued that the hike was draconian, obnoxious and provocative policy which was completely against the interest and
Daily Trust.
PDP to Buhari: Rejig security architecture to end killings
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to rejig the nation’s security architecture to end the wanton killing and bloodletting in the country. The opposition party said Nigeria cannot afford to continue to be a large funeral parlour and a country where citizens have to contend daily with the fear and pain
Daily Trust.
AIB probes Turkish Airlines’ serious incident at Port Harcourt Airport
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has commenced investigation into the serious incident involving Turkish Airlines, which happened in Port Harcourt International Airport(PHIA). The incident involving an Airbus 330-300 aircraft with registration number TC-LOL occurred on December 31, 2019 when the aircraft had a burst tyre on landing on the airport’s runway. The General Manager, Public
Daily Trust.
Ayade cautions commissioners from making policy statements
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has cautioned his commissioners and special advisers against making policy statements, especially on social media. He also warned them not to grant interviews in either radio or TV media outlets or themselves appearing in such public functions, saying otherwise they would be severely sanctioned. In a statement sent
Daily Trust.
Imo govt accuses suspended LG chairmen of planned sabotage
Imo State Government has accused suspended local government chairmen of plans to destabilise the state. A statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Uche Onyeagucha, said the attention of the state authority was drawn to a plot by some disgruntled and unpopular elements, purportedly by suspended Local Government Council Officers and
Daily Trust.
Bakare tasks Buhari to facilitate “accurate succession”
The Presiding Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday tasked President Muhammadu Buhari “to build a strong post-Buhari legacy facilitated by accurate succession.” He said a key responsibility that history bestows on Buhari is “to institutionalise systems of accurate succession that will build and sustain the Nigeria we desire.” He however frowned
Daily Trust.
Labour protests mass sack of workers by Ekiti govt, urges reversal
The organised labour in Ekiti State has protested the ongoing mass sack of workers by the Ekiti State Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the state government recently sacked 1,000 workers of Ekiti State University. Also sacked were 200 workers of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), who received their sack letters
Daily Trust.
Harmattan: Two friends suffocate from charcoal smoke in Jos
Two friends, Saminu Idris (25) and Idris Dahiru (25), of Gangare community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have on Saturday early morning lost their lives to charcoal smokes. The incident occurred around 12:30 am after the deceased have burnt charcoal while preparing to sleep to warm their sleeping room due to
Daily Trust.
TB Joshua releases prophecies for Nigeria, Osinbajo
Prophet T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, has revealed what God told him about Nigeria’s health and Agricultural sector The renowned prophet also made revelations about the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. TB Joshua who spoke on the 2020 prophecies in a live service at his church, urged Vice President, Yemi
TB Joshua releases prophecies for Nigeria, Osinbajo
Transfer: Adebayor set for shock Premier League return
Emmanuel Adebayor could be set for a shock return to the Premier League, after being offered to Aston Villa, the UK Sun reports. Villa are stuck in relegation places, with Dean Smith’s side in 17th place. They have struggled for goals, with captain Jack Grealish bearing the burden. With £22million signing Wesley now ruled out
Transfer: Adebayor set for shock Premier League return
Gas Explosion: DPR to dislodge illegal operators, prosecute perpetrators
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, has resolved to dislodge illegal gas facilities and prosecute perpetrators. The decision follows a recent gas explosion in an illegal station which led to the death of five people, leaving four others injured on Saturday at Sabon Tasha, Kaduna state, The DPR Zonal Operation Controller, Kaduna Zone, Isa Tafida,
Gas Explosion: DPR to dislodge illegal operators, prosecute perpetrators
Arewa youths react as presidency admits presence of cabal around Buhari
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has reacted to a statement credited to the presidency that it was okay to have cabal within the corridors of power. AYCF President General, Yerima Shettima in a chat with DAILY POST, charged Nigerians and those within the corridors of powers to discourage the issue of cabal in the
Arewa youths react as presidency admits presence of cabal around Buhari
Suspected gunmen kidnap 70-year-old grandmother in Ondo
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 70-year-old grandmother in Ondo State. The victim identified as Mrs Fehintola Wewe was said to have been forcefully taken from her home situated at 13, Broad Street, Sabomi in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Her abduction is coming three weeks after some gunmen kidnapped wife,
Suspected gunmen kidnap 70-year-old grandmother in Ondo
HURIWA queries Nigerian govt over hike in electricity tariff
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has carpeted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal government over what it termed “astronomical rise” in the tariffs payable for electricity supply across the country. HURIWA, a frontline rights advocacy claimed that the Buhari-led government was working “day and night” to unleash devastating economic strangulation through unsustainable reviewed
HURIWA queries Nigerian govt over hike in electricity tariff
US, Iran war: Hezbollah chief, Nasrallah explains import of Soleimani’s death for Middle East
The chief of Lebanon’s Iran-allied Hezbollah movement, Hassan Nasrallah, said on Sunday that the U.S. killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq was a “new phase” for the Middle East. “Today we commemorate and honour a great Islamic leader. “His killing marks the beginning of a new phase and a new date not
US, Iran war: Hezbollah chief, Nasrallah explains import of Soleimani’s death for Middle East
2020: Ohanaeze youths task Buhari on Enugu coal mines, dilapidated railway stations, roads in Southeast
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Council Worldwide at the weekend called on President Mohammad Buhari to ensure immediate revamping of Enugu coal mines, rebuild the numerous dilapidated railway stations and train coaches abandoned across the South-East zone. The group made this known in a statement signed by the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi
2020: Ohanaeze youths task Buhari on Enugu coal mines, dilapidated railway stations, roads in Southeast
Nollywood actress, Jennifer is dead
Nollywood actress, Jennifer Omole, is dead. Jennifer’s death was confirmed by actress, Uche Ogbodo on Instagram. Although Uche did not reveal the cause of her death, the actress called for prayers for the deceased She wrote, “On January 3rd my dereast, @jennifer omole passed on. I’m hurting deep in my heart but only God knows
Nollywood actress, Jennifer is dead
US vs Iran: Philippines President takes action after death of Soleiman
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday directed the country’s military to prepare to evacuate thousands of Filipinos in Iran and Iraq if hostilities escalate in the Middle East. Duterte issued the directive during an emergency meeting with defence, military and police officials, said Arsenio Andolong, spokesman for the Department of National Defence. “The sole agenda
US vs Iran: Philippines President takes action after death of Soleiman
Read also
You can also check
