Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Borno Gov Blames Army As Boko Haram Kills 30, Abducts Dozens
INNOCENT OWEH; ROLAND OGBONNAYA Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Monday blamed the military for the Sunday night attack by Boko Haram that killed over 30 stranded travellers. The insurgents also abducted dozens of persons in the attack. “I am being pushed to the wall to say the truth,” the governor said in anger.
Police Rescue Kidnapped Teenager In Anambra
AWKA – The police in Anambra State have rescued a 14-year-old girl kidnapped and allegedly raped for 27 days by her kidnappers in Ogidi Anambra State. DAILY INDEPENDENT learnt that the girl (names withheld) was kidnapped on January 12, 2020 in Onitsha and taken to an unknown destination. It was gathered that the kidnappers defiled
ECOWAS Raises Committee To Probe Nigeria’s Border Closure
ABUJA – Leaders of thought from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have deliberated on the closure of Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring communities at the ongoing African Union Summit in Ethiopia. The discussions, which held on the sidelines of the meeting of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, prompted them to constitute
Alleged $1.2bn Malabu Fraud: Adoke Docked, Gets N50m Bail
ABUJA – Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted bail to a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), to the tune of N50 million. Also granted bail was Adoke’s co-defendant, Aliyu Abubakar, in the said sum. Both men were docked by the
Union Writes Minister, FAAN, Wants Bi-Courtney Concession Terminated
LAGOS – One of the leading unions in the Nigerian aviation industry, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), has asked the Federal Government to immediately terminate the existing build operate and transfer (BOT) agreement between it and the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Lagos. The
Akande Heads APC’s Reconstituted Reconciliation Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has reviewed the membership of the APC National Reconciliation Committee with Chief Bisi Akande as its chairman. The previous committee headed by Senate President Ahmad Lawan never got off the blocks as it came under intense criticisms by stakeholders of the party, signposting a subtle but steady decline of powers and influence
Will Joining APC Save Ize-Iyamu From EFCC Prosecution?
The trial of Pastor Osagie Ize- Iyamu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2016 governorship election in Edo State, and four others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on come up on Thursday, February 13, 2020. They are to be re-arraigned on charges bordering on a N700 million election-related fraud.
N35bn Budgeted For Renovation Of National Assembly Not Outrageous –Johnson
Hon. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson is member representing Oshodi/Isolo constituency 2 at the House of Representatives. In this interview with select journalists, he spoke about his efforts in addressing poverty in his constituency, the challenges faced by distribution companies in providing regular electricity supply, and other topical issues. JOY ANIGBGOGU brings the excerpts: The report of
Why They Want Delta APC Chairman Removed At All Cost –Bodjor
The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently embroiled in multiple crises ranging from lingering issues of gross misconduct, misappropriation of funds, pockets of allegations and counter allegations which has led to suspension of some members of the state executives. Delta Central Vice Chairman of the party, Barr. Adelabu Ejiroghene Bodjor, spoke with newsmen
Mixed Reactions As FG Approves Two New Seaports In South South
P/HARCOURT – There have been mixed reactions following the Federal Government’s approval of the construction of two new sea ports in Bonny Island in Rivers State and Warri in Delta state, both in the south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria. Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of transportation, who made this disclosure recently in Lagos state,
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