Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 8th February 2020
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Borno gov Zulum surprises lone teacher in early-morning unscheduled visit
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Huawei to launch digital oilfield IoT solution at NIPS2020
Global technology company, Huawei, has concluded plans to launch its Digital Oilfield Internet of Things (IoT) Solution at the NIPS2020 billed for Abuja on Monday. The three-day event which is expected to start from 10th to 12th, February, 2020, will be declared open by Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the NICON Luxury Hotel by 10am
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Coronavirus fear keeps Ighalo off Manchester United training camp
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo will not be part of the club’s training camp in Spain. The club is afraid the coronavirus outbreak could lead to him being refused entry back into the United Kingdom. Nigerian Ighalo flew to Manchester from China last weekend after signing on loan from Shanghai Shenhua. The 30-year-old, who is
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NDDC: Anti-Corruption body warns against payment for abandoned, non-executed projects
The Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum (ACIF) has cautioned the acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr. Joi Nunieh, against paying contractors for abandoned, non-executed and shoddily completed projects in the region. The ACIF chairman, Comrade Prince Kpokpogri, called for due diligence from the two inaugurated committees for contract documentation and project assessment
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Kenyans dominate as Bamarssai, Cherop emerge winners at 2020 Lagos City Marathon
A 31-year-old Kenyan long distance runner, David Bamarssai, has emerged the winner of the 5th Access Bank Lagos City 42km Marathon with a time of 2:10:23. Also, his Kenyan female contemporary, Sharon Cherop, emerged the winner in the women’s category. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bamarssai had previously won the 2011 Dubai
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Sokoto Govt wants N65.7bn loan for projects
The Sokoto State Government on Saturday said it would procure N65.7 billion loan from internal financial sources to execute development projects. It said the loan would be used to fast-track agricultural development, housing, health, water resources, judiciary and service delivery. Alhaji Mohammed Bello, the Special Adviser on Media to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, disclosed this in
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JUST IN: 8 APC local council chairmen in Zamfara defect to PDP
Eight Local Government Council chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, on Saturday, announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Local Government Council chairmen who joined the ruling PDP in Zamfara State are; the Birnin magaji local Government council chairman, Alh Muhammadu Umar; Maru Local
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Demolition: Rights group seeks justice for peasant farmers in Ebonyi
The Human Rights Defenders of Nigeria (HURIDE), Ebonyi State chapter, has condemned governor David Umahi’s “forceful and unlawful” demolition of people’s ancestral homes in Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi state for the Airport project without exhausting all due processes. Security personnel on Thursday led bulldozers to demolish some houses in Ezza North local government area
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Coronavirus: No Nigerian in China inffected so far- Ambassador
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, has disclosed that a total of 60 Nigerians were living in Wuhan city where the coronavirus broke out from. He added that no Nigerian in China had been infected by the virus. Pingjian disclosed this while speaking about the embassy’s decision to stop
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JUST IN: Explosion rocks Old Governor’s Office in Ekiti
A substance suspected to be bomb exploded at the old Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital in the early hours of the day, creating fear and panic among the people in the state capital. The explosion at the old governor’s office, which housed the police anti-bomb unit, (Explosive Ordinance Disposal)(EoD), shook many buildings in
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EPL: Messi is not Ronaldo – Petit warns Man City, United against signing Barcelona captain
Former Barcelona midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has said that the playing days of Lionel Messi are numbered. Petit warned Manchester United and Newcastle City against signing the Argentine, adding that a move for Messi will makes no sense. The former France international said City and United should forget about signing Messi, saying that the player is
EPL: Messi is not Ronaldo – Petit warns Man City, United against signing Barcelona captain
Guinness Night Football: Davido, Sauti Sol, Bebe Cool vibe with Rio Ferdinand
Friday 31st January 2020; Football icon and Guinness Ambassador, Rio Ferdinand, threw football fans into a frenzy when he flew into Nigeria for the spectacular Guinness Night Football event. The Pan African tournament finale saw players from Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya enjoy a sensational night of friendly rivalry in Lagos, hosted by Rio. Rio
Guinness Night Football: Davido, Sauti Sol, Bebe Cool vibe with Rio Ferdinand
APC crisis: I’m not fighting my party members – Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the alleged face-off between him and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The alleged face-off had resulted to threat to suspend Oshiomhole from the party at the state level. However, Oshiomhole insisted that he was never involved in any intra-party fight and
APC crisis: I’m not fighting my party members – Oshiomhole
Pray for Abiodun to succeed – Akinlade tells Ogun indigenes
Former Governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Ogun State, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade, had on Saturday appealed to all indigenes of Ogun state to support the present administration of Gov Dapo Abiodun with prayers. Akinlade urged that everyone in the state should contribute one way or the other to move the state forward.
Pray for Abiodun to succeed – Akinlade tells Ogun indigenes
Arewa Forum rejects Amotekun, Shege Ka Fasa security outfits, give reasons
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, on Saturday, faulted the initiative of regional security outfits like Shege Ka Fasa in the North and Amotekun in the Southwest. In a chat with DAILY POST, ACF Secretary-General, Anthony Sani said regional security outfits was not the answer to Nigeria’s security challenges. Sani stated that the Armed Forces needed
Arewa Forum rejects Amotekun, Shege Ka Fasa security outfits, give reasons
EPL: Paul Merson says Mourinho is regretting becoming Tottenham manager
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has stated that Jose Mourinho is regretting taking the Tottenham’s job as their manager after the sack of Mauricio Pochettino. Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham in November, 12 hours after the Argentine was kicked out. Mourinho has won 10 with Spurs but losses to Chelsea and Manchester United have
EPL: Paul Merson says Mourinho is regretting becoming Tottenham manager
APC chairmen defect to PDP
Eight out of the fourteen Local Government Area Council chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Zamfara State have joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A statement signed by Zailani Bappa, Special Adviser (Media) to Gov. Bello Matawalle, made the announcement on Saturday. He disclosed that the defectors included the chairman of the
APC chairmen defect to PDP
EPL: Solskjaer gives injury update on Pogba, Rashford, others, ahead of Chelsea, Man Utd clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has provided the latest injury update on Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Lee Grant ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Chelsea. Man United will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 17 after playing goalless against Wolves in their last Premier League encounter. Solskjaer says Pogba,
EPL: Solskjaer gives injury update on Pogba, Rashford, others, ahead of Chelsea, Man Utd clash
Political Parties Deregistration: ‘Justice and Freedom Party’ attacks INEC says court processes were abused
The leadership of Justice and Freedom Party (FJP) has described the deregistration of 74 political parties in Nigeria including FJP by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as sabotage and prejudicial. In a statement by the National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Onwubuya Abraham, which was made available to DAILY POST on Saturday, the party
Political Parties Deregistration: ‘Justice and Freedom Party’ attacks INEC says court processes were abused
Cadbury Nigeria Rewards Bourn Factor Winners
L-R:- Akin Fajembimo; National Sales Manager Cadbury, Ologe Ogaga; Finance Director West Africa Cadbury, Oyeyimika Adeboye; Managing Director West Africa Cadbury, Ifeoma Chuks Adizue; Snr. Category Manager Cocoa Beverage West Africa, Frederick Mordi; Corporate Comms. & Govt. Affairs Manager Cadbury Nigeria Plc, producers of Bournvita cocoa beverage, recently rewarded the top three winners in its
Cadbury Nigeria Rewards Bourn Factor Winners
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