Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Lady lands in Police net for attempted kidnap
The Nasarawa state Police Command has arrested a lady, Paulina Santos, for allegedly attempting to kidnap her friend’s mother. Parading the suspect alongside other suspected criminals on Wednesday in Lafia, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bola Longe, alleged that Paulina conceived a plan to kidnap the mother of her close friend whose husband works
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Police arrest 10 alleged cattle rustlers, bandits’ informant
The Police Command in Sokoto state says it has arrested no fewer than 10 persons suspected of rustling 24 sheep, 11 cattle and eight goats in the state. Briefing newsmen in Sokoto on Wednesday, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Kaoje, said that several others were arrested for various crimes including a bandits’ informant.
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Senate moves to establish Civil Defence Academy
A bill seeking to establish Nigerian Civil Defence Academy on Wednesday passed second reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Musa Mohammed Musa Sani (Niger East), showed that the academy shall be an institution of high-level manpower development, with a mandate to train Civil Defence Corps to acquire and attain the highest standards
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Lassa fever: How infected student arrived Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in the state, assuring residents that the infected person has been isolated, as “everything is under control.” Addressing newsmen at the Ministry of Health today, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, narrated how the young student from Ebonyi
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Ekiti govt to translate Amotekun law, others into Yoruba language
The Ekiti State Ministry of Justice, says it will immediately commence the translation of the laws of the state, including that of Amotekun security outfit, into Yoruba language. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, disclosed this at a news conference in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday. He said that it was the desire of the
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Many kidnapped as bandits raid Niger communities
Many kidnapped as bandits raid Niger communities From Romoke W Ahmad, Minna Gunmen on Wednesday, invaded Madaka and neighbouring communities in the Rafi local government area of Niger state. The gunmen according to sources, stormed the communities on motorcycles at about 6:30am, shot sporadically into the air, forcing locals to flee their homes. The latest
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Boko Haram: Borno governor declares Monday for fasting, prayers
Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, has declared Monday, February 24, 2020 for statewide fasting and prayers alongside an intensified offensive by Nigeria’ military and volunteer forces against Boko Haram insurgents. Zulum disclosed this on Wednesday in a six-minute broadcast to the people of the state. He, however, said there will be no public holiday on
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Kano 9: DSS re-arrests escaped child-kidnaper suspect
Kano 9: DSS re-arrests escaped child-kidnapper suspect From Yusha’u A. Ibrahim, Kano Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have re-arrested Madam Mercy Paul, a key suspect in the kidnapping of nine children from Kano to Anambra state. It would be recalled that Madam Mercy and five other members of a kidnapping syndicate, were
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See 2019/20 Champions League top scorers as Messi, Ronaldo miss out
Erling Braut Haaland hit a brace Tuesday night as Borussia Dortmund stunned Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg encounter with a 2-1 win. The teenage striker scored eight times in the group stage for Salzburg before joining Dortmund in January and continuing to plunder goals at a frightening rate. He took his
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Immigrations chief tells Reps ctte “sharing formula” for funds generated (video)
Comptroller-general of Nigeria Immigrations Service appears before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance to brief lawmakers about the agency’s finances–from cost of passport to “sharing formula” for the agency’s funds
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Senator Utazi, Uzo-Uwani leaders laud Ugwuanyi on N1b road projects, others
The people of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area led by the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, their traditional rulers and other leaders of the council, on Wednesday, paid a thank-you visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State. At the visit, they hailed the Governor for the ongoing asphalting of the 26.665km
Senator Utazi, Uzo-Uwani leaders laud Ugwuanyi on N1b road projects, others
12 suspected kidnappers of Permanent Secretary arrested by police in Nasarawa
Suspects in connection with the recent kidnap of the Nasarawa State Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Jibril Giza, have been arrested by the State Police Command. Making the revelation while parading 35 suspected criminals in the state, the Police Commissioner, Bola Longe, said the suspects were arrested based on intelligence
12 suspected kidnappers of Permanent Secretary arrested by police in Nasarawa
David Lyon’s sack: Niger Delta militants write open letter to President Buhari
Niger Delta Militants, under the auspices of Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, have refuted an earlier threat to resume destruction oil facilities following the Supreme Court ruling that sacked Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon. The Coalition of the militants in the region led by a factional leader of the RNDA, Johnmark Ebi on Tuesday
David Lyon’s sack: Niger Delta militants write open letter to President Buhari
20-year-old rapper, Pop Smoke is dead
Popular 20-year-old New York rapper, Pop Smoke has been shot dead. Smoke was killed at his home in Hollywood, Los Angeles, TMZ reports. It was learnt that the rapper was attacked after two men wearing hoodies and masks entered the house and fired multiple shots. He was taken to a hospital in West Hollywood early
20-year-old rapper, Pop Smoke is dead
Adamawa Assembly sacks Madagali district head
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has asked that the District Head of Madagali, Alhaji Bakura Yerima Iya, be removed from office. The state House of Assembly based its decision on information before it indicating that the man was not appointed based on popular will. It, therefore, directed the supervising Mubi Emirate Council, which advised
Adamawa Assembly sacks Madagali district head
Emir Sanusi wins as court restrains anti-corruption agency from releasing further report against him
The Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Suleiman Baba Na Mallam, has restrained Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaint Commission from further realising any indicting report against Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi ii, until the hearing of the suit on notice. When the case resumed on Wednesday, the trial Judge granted leave for
Emir Sanusi wins as court restrains anti-corruption agency from releasing further report against him
Bayelsa: Rivers govt condemns attacks on Odili family, warns APC, Sylva, Oshiomhole
The Rivers State Executive Council has condemned the protest at the residence of former Governor, Peter Odili, over the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the election of David Lyon as Governor of Bayelsa State. Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Federal Government seemed “not to show interest in the
Bayelsa: Rivers govt condemns attacks on Odili family, warns APC, Sylva, Oshiomhole
Boko Haram: Buhari yet to fulfil 2015 promises, ex-terrorists release shameful – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise before the 2015 election that all citizens abducted by Boko Haram would be rescued has not been fulfilled. CAN Director of Legal and Public Affairs, Evangelist Kwamkur Samuel Vondip, in a statement on Wednesday, lamented that it has been two years since Leah Sharibu,
Boko Haram: Buhari yet to fulfil 2015 promises, ex-terrorists release shameful – CAN
Ogun: Amosun, Abiodun renew rivalry over $250million World Bank loan
Former Secretary to Ogun State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, on Thursday commended the immediate past administration of Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, allegedly for laying the foundation for a $250million grant, which the World Bank just approved for the state. It will be recalled that Amosun, during his tenure, approached the World Bank for a loan of
Ogun: Amosun, Abiodun renew rivalry over $250million World Bank loan
Ekiti State Govt warns private school owners against sharp practices
Ekiti State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Foluso Daramola, has warned private school owners in the state against sharp practices. Mr. Foluso gave the warning during a meeting he held with members of Ekiti Chapter of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). He warned that the Governor of Ekiti State had
Ekiti State Govt warns private school owners against sharp practices
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