Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 19th March 2020
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FG warns filling stations against selling petrol above N125/litre
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has cautioned filling stations against selling petrol above N125 per litre. The pump price of petrol was slashed on Wednesday by the Federal Government from N145/litre to N125/litre due to the coronavirus-triggered lingering volatility and the Saudi-Russia price war in the international oil market. But speaking after he
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Lagos explosion: Death toll rises to 21, two still missing
The Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu has confirmed the recovery of another body in the site of Sunday’s pipeline explosion at Abule-Ado in Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos. He advised members of the public to keep away from the scene as the recovery exercise continues. He said with the
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Bandits kill 16 in Zamfara villages
Suspected armed bandits have killed at least 8 people in an attack on Malele community in Dansadau district, Maru local government area of Zamfara state, Daily Trust gathered. Residents said the gunmen invaded the village, located 10km west of Dansadau town, firing shots at people indiscriminately. However, the dwellers of the community who got the
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Coronavirus: INEC postpones Bayelsa, Imo, Plateau senatorial bye-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the four senatorial bye-elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Plateau states, over the Coronavirus pandemic. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Festus Okoye, who said this on Thursday in Abuja, however said that the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states scheduled for
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Coronavirus: Go for test, Lawan tells Senators who return from foreign trips
Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has asked Senators who just returned into the country from foreign trips to go for the coronavirus test. Senate’s Spokesperson, Godiya Akwashiki, disclosed this while briefing reporters after Thursday’s plenary. The Red Chamber went into about two-hour executive session, after which it announced the suspension of all public hearings and
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Coronavirus: CAN urges churches to conduct services online
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches in Nigeria to conduct worship and other church services through house fellowship cells or online to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement. According to him, there should be adherence to the ban on
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JUST IN: Taraba governor, Darius returns to Jalingo
Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku, on Thursday returned to Jalingo, the state capital after spending 87 days outside the state. He was received by a large crowd of residents and party supporters at the Danbaba Suntai Airport, Jalingo. Addressing the crowd, which include his deputy, Haruna Manu, and other government officials, the governor cleared the
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Coronavirus: Sterling Bank offers free medicals
Sterling Bank on Thursday announced that it is offering Nigerians free access to quality healthcare service through digital channels for a period of 90 days. A statement from the bank’s headquarters in Lagos said the initiative “is part of the bank’s social intervention plans aimed at cushioning the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to
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ASUU to FG: Address our concerns or face prolonged strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday urged the federal government to address the concerns of the university lecturers or face prolonged strike. Addressing a joint press conference in Ibadan, Oyo state on Thursday, the Coordinator, Ibadan Zonal Chapter of ASUU, Professor Ade Adejumo, said the Union has been vindicated following the underpayment,
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FG to activate community-based platforms for preventing violent extremism
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, has said the government is taking immediate steps to activate Community-Based Platforms for preventing and responding to violent extremism across the country. He made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a validation meeting of the study on preventing and responding to violent extremism in selected States and
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COVID-19: Don’t be afraid, take precaution – Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned against fear and panic over the outbreak of Coronavirus. Buhari assured that his administration was taking steps to “mitigate the effects on the Nigerian people.” A statement signed and issued by Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, said: “Nigeria, like every other country around the world, is dealing with the unexpected
COVID-19: Don’t be afraid, take precaution – Buhari tells Nigerians
Gov. Ishaku returns to Taraba after 87 days of medical trip, bans handshakes over coronavirus
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has returned to the state after 87 days of medical trip to Germany and subsequently Abuja, where he reportedly completed his medication. The governor on his arrival, advised the people of the state to stop handshakes to avoid contacting the deadly coronavirus. The plane that conveyed the governor touched
Gov. Ishaku returns to Taraba after 87 days of medical trip, bans handshakes over coronavirus
EPL: Willian to continue playing for Chelsea even if contract expires
Chelsea forward, Willian, has said he is ready to continue playing for the club, even if matches take place after his current contract expires. The Premier League season has been suspended until April 24 at the earliest, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in the UK. There are however fears it could be delayed
EPL: Willian to continue playing for Chelsea even if contract expires
Coronavirus: NSCIA reacts to ban on religious gatherings, sends message to Muslims
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims to comply with government’s ban on religious gatherings. NSCIA admited that the measures taken to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic will affect congregational prayers, but advised Muslims to comply. The Lagos government on Wednesday, called for a suspension of gatherings of over 50
Coronavirus: NSCIA reacts to ban on religious gatherings, sends message to Muslims
Coronavirus: Real Madrid forward risks jail term for refusing self-isolation
Real Madrid forward, Luka Jovic, has been warned he could go to jail, after the 22-year-old ignored self-isolation procedures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jovic was allowed to travel home to his native Serbia, after Spanish football was shutdown. He was ordered to self-isolate as soon as he arrives. Serbia as a country, has ordered anyone
Coronavirus: Real Madrid forward risks jail term for refusing self-isolation
Coronavirus/insecurity: Assume leadership position or resign now – PDP lists Buhari’s sins
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari over the current state of the nation. According to Secondus, it is now a known fact and indisputable too, that the Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration has woefully failed the people of Nigeria. Secondus claimed that it is a general consensus
Coronavirus/insecurity: Assume leadership position or resign now – PDP lists Buhari’s sins
I will not tolerate corruption – Uzodinma warns appointees
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has stated that his government has zero tolerance for corruption. He stressed that any appointee or top government official found wanton of such will be dealt with decisively. The Governor said this Thursday while addressing his new appointees, including the commissioners at the flag-off of a three-day compulsory
I will not tolerate corruption – Uzodinma warns appointees
Coronavirus: Turkish League finally suspended after Mikel Obi’s contract is terminated
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, appears to have been made the sacrificial lamb, after the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) finally decided to suspend the Super League, TFF 1. League, TFF 2. League and TFF 3. League over the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. At the meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on
Coronavirus: Turkish League finally suspended after Mikel Obi’s contract is terminated
EPL: Man Utd pay Ighalo £8,000 per goal, other bonuses revealed
Manchester United pay Odion Ighalo £8,000 for each goal he scores, the UK Sun reports. The Nigerian striker has a number of performance-related clauses included in the six-month loan deal he signed with the Red Devils in January. He has scored four goals in three starts so far. Ighalo also gets an extra £9,000 for
EPL: Man Utd pay Ighalo £8,000 per goal, other bonuses revealed
Police arrest notorious armed robber, Cele in Delta, recover weapons
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robber in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area. The police also recovered sophisticated weapons from the suspect, DAILY POST can report. The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Hafiz Inuwa disclosed this in a telephone chat with Our Correspondent in Warri. CP Inuwa said, “We
Police arrest notorious armed robber, Cele in Delta, recover weapons
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