Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 7th March 2020
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BREAKING: NEC meeting not holding onMarch 17 — APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday dismissed a notification which stated that the party has called for emergency National Executive Committee meeting. National Legal Adviser, Babatunde Ogala and National Publicity Secretary, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu disclosed this in a statement jointly signed. Meanwhile Governors who are members of the APC have declared support for
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Foundation registers 639 out-of-school youth for JAMB, NECO in Adamawa
Aisha Muhammadu Buhari’s foundation, Future Assured Initiative, with support from Presidential Committee on Northeast and funds from Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEP) has enrolled 639 out-of-school youths for WAEC and NECO exams for free. Lead project coordinator of the Youth Educational Program (YEP), Nasir Sani disclosed this to journalists during a monitoring session of some of
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It’s better to delay completion of Lagos-Ibadan rail than risk coronavirus infection — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the possible delay in the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project owing to the outbreak of Coronavirus is better than jeopardising health of Nigerians. Transport minister Rotimi Amaechi had on Thursday disclosed that the outbreak of Coronavirus in China might delay the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project. The
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Tension as El-Rufai issues 3-day quit notice on Kasuwar Barci
Kaduna state government has issued a three-day quit notice on shopowners at Kasuwar Barci market in Tudun Wada area of Kaduna south local government area. The notice was posted on shops within the markets early Saturday and traders are to vacate by Monday. The Chairman of the market’s Traders Association, ?Haruna Dabai, told Daily Trust
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Police rescue 13 kidnapped in Enugu
Police in Enugu rescued 13 abducted people as they were being driven to an unknown destination by a kidnap gang. The victims were being driven in a Toyota Hiace bus in the early hours of Saturday. Operatives of Operation Puff Adder traced the kidnap gang on the bus along Enugu-Makurdi highway. The gang diverted into
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Female lawmakers traumatized over insecurity, seek new approach
Nigerian female legislators under the aegis of Women in Parliament (WIP) Committee of the National Assembly have raised concern over increasing insecurity across the country, calling for the rejuvenation of the security approach to achieve greater results. The female lawmakers also decried what they call the “continued decline” in female representation in elective and appointive
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#OsinbajoTheFixer trends as Nigerians praise VP
Some Nigerians have taken to social media to shower encomiums on social media to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, days to his 63rd birthday. The hashtag, #OsinbajoTheFixer has been trending since Thursday The Twitter users expressed their admiration towards the former university lecturer, commending his leadership style, his timely interventions and
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Hotel holding coronavirus patients collapses in China
An 80-room hotel converted to a quarantine facility for people who had recent contact with coronavirus patients in China has collapsed, trapping 70 people. Xinjia Hotel in Quanzhou City in China’s eastern Fujian province collapsed at 7:30 local time on Saturday evening. Around 23 people were rescued in about two hours, the Daily Mail reported.
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Delta community reels amidst organized attacks
The community of Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North local government area of Delta has issued what it called a “save our souls” to the presidency after a spate of deadly bandit attacks on its residents. There have been 10 reported killings in the community since October, in attacks the community says has overwhelmed local vigilantes. And
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Mohamed Salah breaks records as Liverpool return to winning ways
First-half goals by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane earned Liverpool a 2-1 comeback victory over AFC Bournemouth to secure a record 22nd consecutive home win. AFC Bournemouth took the lead on nine minutes, Jefferson Lerma squaring for Callum Wilson to tap in. Liverpool equalised 16 minutes later, Mane winning possession from substitute Jack Simpson to
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Gov. Ortom donates brand new 36-seater bus, N10m to Lobi Stars
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has assured the management and staff of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi, that his administration will continue to support the team to win more trophies. He gave the assurance on Saturday when he visited the team at Aper Aku Stadium, after its bus got burnt on their way back
Gov. Ortom donates brand new 36-seater bus, N10m to Lobi Stars
Osinbajo, Buhari partnership, Nigeria’s ticket to next level – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his partnership with President Muhammadu Buhari. APC said Osinbajo’s partnership with Buhari would take Nigeria to the next level of peace, progress and prosperity. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the APC said: “On this auspicious day, we salute
Osinbajo, Buhari partnership, Nigeria’s ticket to next level – APC
Ronaldinho in court over fake Paraguay passport
Two-times Ballon d’ Or winner, Ronaldinho was in court on Saturday facing trial in Paraguay for allegedly using a fake passport to enter the South American nation, according to Sky Sports. DAILY POST recalls that the Brazilian legend was arrested along with his brother Roberto by the Paraguay police last Wednesday night for alleged falsification
Ronaldinho in court over fake Paraguay passport
Osinbajo is dependable in all ramifications – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has extolled the virtues of Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo as he marks his 63rd birthday. Gbajabiamila said Osinbajo, who became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) through the dint of hard work, is a very courageous and patriotic human, whose services to the nation would
Osinbajo is dependable in all ramifications – Gbajabiamila
Nigeria’s treasury managers have earned Buhari’s confidence- AGF
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his Government is highly confident more than ever before on the Treasury and the Treasury Managers in ensuring Prudent and Transparent financial management of the Country. Speaking while closing a three days 2020 Management Retreat for Treasury Directors of Finance and Accounts and Directors of Internal Audit, the Accountant
Nigeria’s treasury managers have earned Buhari’s confidence- AGF
Fleeing kidnapper arrested on wedding day in Imo
The Imo State police command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnap gang who abducted, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo and subsequently killed him in 2017. According to the state Public Relation Officer, Ikeokwu Orlando, the suspect, Mr Charles Nnana from Aji in Oru East council of the state had been on the run since
Fleeing kidnapper arrested on wedding day in Imo
EPL: Berbatov predicts winner of Manchester United vs Manchester City
The former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s big Premier League clash between Manchester United and Manchester City. Berbatov said the Red Devils are likely defeat their city rivals. The former Bulgarian international believes his former club will get a positive result from the game Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men
EPL: Berbatov predicts winner of Manchester United vs Manchester City
Tension in Kogi community over imminent herdsmen attack
The people of Agbenema in Opada/Ofejiji ward in Omala Local government Area of Kogi State on Saturday fled their homes for fear of Fulani herdsmen attacks. A villager who spoke with DAILY POST from where his hideout explained that farmers and hunters who went to a popular forest at a boundary between Omala and Bassa
Tension in Kogi community over imminent herdsmen attack
EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts score lines of Man Utd vs Man City, Chelsea vs Everton
Former Liverpool star, Mark Lawrenson has predicted the scorelines of some of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. Chelsea will host Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday following a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth in their last Premier League encounter. Manchester United will face Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday after beating Derby County 3-0 in
EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts score lines of Man Utd vs Man City, Chelsea vs Everton
Army highly determined to end terrorism in Nigeria – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai says the Nigerian Army is highly determined to end terrorism and is developing capacity to contribute to the country’s economic agenda. The Army Chief expressed his convictions while speaking at the Nigerian Army Special Day on Saturday. Buratai said, explained that apart from its primary
Army highly determined to end terrorism in Nigeria – Buratai
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