Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Withdraw your 2023 ambition, PDP cautions Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw his alleged 2023 third term ambition and use the remaining years of his administration to deliver good governance to Nigerians. The party said the Presidency’s continuous reference to a presidential successor, less than a year into President Muhammadu Buhari’s second tenure, was a
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Buhari’s demand for credible polls questionable – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent comments on the nation’s electoral process under the current Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have raised fresh issues on the credibility of the February 2019 presidential election. The party, in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said in demanding that
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JUST IN: Court fixes date to hear suit over Kano new Emirates
A Kano High Court has fixed Jan. 27, for hearing in the motion on notice filed by some Kano Elders, seeking for an order stopping the implementation of a new law creating four New Emirates in Kano. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suit, filed by Alhaji Bashir Usman-Tofa and 19 others, is
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Mercy Johnson to release movie ‘Legend of Inikpi’ on Jan. 24
An artist and movie producer, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, is set to release a movie, titled: “Legend of Inikpi”, on Jan. 24. According to a statement by Johnson-Okojie in Lokoja, the movie will be shown in all cinemas nationwide. Johnson-Okojie, a former Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Entertainment, Arts and Culture, said that the
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France reacts to Iran’s strikes against U.S. facilities in Iraq
France has condemned Iran’s missile strikes on military bases used by U.S. forces in Iraq. “The priority must more than ever be de-escalation,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Yes Le Drian says in a statement, adding: “The cycle of violence must be interrupted.” France – which did not condemn the U.S. strike that killed top Iranian general
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Iran vs US: Oil prices fall as alarm over Iran rocket strike fades
Oil futures fell on Wednesday from peaks hit in frenzied early trading after a rocket attack by Iran on American forces in Iraq raised the spectre of a spiralling Middle East conflict and disruption to crude flows. Prices gave up most of their early gains as oil production facilities remain unaffected by attacks. Tweets by
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Nigeria imported over 18bn litres of petrol in 2019 – PPPRA
Latest report by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) shows that over 18 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol, was supplied into Nigeria in 2019. According to the Executive Secretary of the agency, Abdulkadir Saidu in a report on Wednesday, the total quantity of PMS supplied across the nation, as
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Kano PDP dissolves caretaker committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano has dissolved the 27-member state caretaker committee of the party, under Alhaji Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi, and formed a new caretaker committee. This was disclosed at a press briefing addressed by the interim chairman of the new caretaker committee, Mahammina Bako Lamido, at the state headquarters of the party.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Okowa, Ishaku, Bello elections
The Supreme Court has upheld the elections of governors of Abia, Delta, Niger and Taraba states. A five-member panel of justices, on Wednesday, said Governor Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia State, PDP); Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta, PDP), Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger, APC); and Darius Ishaku (Taraba, PDP) were duly elected. Details later…
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Borno gov lashes soldiers forcing commuters to pay N1,000 through roadblocks (video)
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US vs Iran: UN, NATO react to attacks on US bases, issue warning
The United Nations mission in Iraq has reacted to the missile attacks on the country’s capital, targeted at US troops on Wednesday. UN said Iraq should not be made to “pay the price” in the escalating conflict between Tehran and Washington, according Al Jazeera. In a statement, the UN mission said that the latest strikes
US vs Iran: UN, NATO react to attacks on US bases, issue warning
Buhari reportedly summons Fayemi, Makinde, Abiodun, other South West Governors over new security outfit
Report reaching DAILY POST from Ibadan, the Oyo state capital indicates that President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned the six governors from the South West region to a meeting at Aso Rock. DAILY POST gathered that the summon is connected with the launch of a new security outfit code-named Amotekun by the six governors. It was
Buhari reportedly summons Fayemi, Makinde, Abiodun, other South West Governors over new security outfit
Erosion: Edo community, Oregbeni may disappear as residents beg Obaseki
Residents of Oregbeni Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo, have appealed to Gov. Godwin Obaseki to come to their aid over the devastating effect of gully erosion in the area. The erosion has caused a section of the 2km Obaseki St. to cave in with deep gully. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN)
Erosion: Edo community, Oregbeni may disappear as residents beg Obaseki
One dies, four injured in Anambra road crash
At least, one person has been reported dead in a road crash involving two vehicles in Anambra State. DAILY POST gathered that the vehicles involved were, a metallic coloured Acura SUV with Lagos State registration number AKD-23-FB and a white commercial bus also with Lagos State registration number-FST-857-XN with branded name, Federal College of Education
One dies, four injured in Anambra road crash
Valencia vs Real Madrid: Livescore from Spanish Super Cup
Valencia and Real Madrid will clash in the first Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday night. The game will be played in Saudi Arabia, with the competition now adopting a four-team format. The winner of this tie will face either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final. Kick-off is 8 pm West African time. Wednesday,
Valencia vs Real Madrid: Livescore from Spanish Super Cup
See how to get your New Year gift from TuFace and Oraimo Nigeria
Much earlier in the year 2020, a lot of people complained on social media about friends and family who didn’t send them New Year gifts. Well, let’s say Oraimo Nigeria and Tuface heard your complaints. The #OraimoGbeduKing competition is the perfect chance for you to be rewarded with a cool and personalized gift from this
See how to get your New Year gift from TuFace and Oraimo Nigeria
US vs Iran: Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan declare position on war
Turkey and Russia on Wednesday opposed a fresh war with a call on U.S. and Iran to prioritise diplomacy and de-escalate tensions. They warned that the exchange of attacks by Washington and Tehran could lead to a new cycle of instability in the region. The joint call was issued in a statement after a meeting
US vs Iran: Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan declare position on war
Iran vs US: Trump said no life was lost in missiles attack on troops in Iraq
President Donald Trump on Wednesday, said that Iran appeared to be “standing down’’ after retaliatory missile attacks on military bases accommodating U.S. forces in Iraq on Tuesday evening. DAILY POST recalls that on Wednesday, more than a dozen rockets were fired at two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops. The missiles were targeted at the
Iran vs US: Trump said no life was lost in missiles attack on troops in Iraq
War: Iranian President, Rouhani vows to kick out US troops in Middle East
The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, has vowed to kick out all troops of the United States, US, in the Middle East. Rouhani spoke while declaring that the late General Qasem Soleimani fought against terrorist groups, ISIS, Al-Nusrah and Al-Qaeda. Speaking on Wednesday in Tehran, Rouhani said most European capitals would have been in great danger
War: Iranian President, Rouhani vows to kick out US troops in Middle East
Man arraigned in court over alleged land grabbing
An Ibadan based businessman, Mr. Kehinde Rasak, on Wednesday, appeared before an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan for allegedly grabbing of plots 9 and 15 land belonging to Bel-Air Estate. Rasak was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and land grabbing, which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecuting counsel, Mr Michael Lana,
Man arraigned in court over alleged land grabbing
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