Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Nigeria’s economic diversification is elusive – Dangote
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Wednesday said Nigeria’s economic diversification programme has been largely elusive, adding that it’s almost running late if Nigeria failed to diversify now. Dangote, who is Africa’s richest man, disclosed this at the ongoing round table with the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele tagged “going for growth
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Passengers protest 6 hours flight delay in Abuja airport – VIDEO
Passengers traveling to Sokoto from Abuja on Tuesday – 10, March – protest over 6 hours flight delay.
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Lufthansa cancels 23,000 flights over Coronavirus outbreak
German mega carrier, Lufthansa on Wednesday said it would cancel 23,000 flights across the group as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis worsens prompting more airlines to suspend flights across various destinations. The 23,000 flights represent a 50-percent reduction in the operation of the carrier. Daily Trust reports that many airlines have reduced flights globally as the
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WHO declares Coronavirus a pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a pandemic. WHO Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the number of COVID-19 cases outside China has increased 13-fold, while the number of affected countries has tripled in the past two weeks. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday in Geneva, he said there
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(LIVE) Champions League: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
The European Champions League defending champions, Liverpool, are taking on Atletico Madrid at Anfield in the second leg of Round-of-16 encounter of the 2019/2020 season of the competition. Atletico arrive at Anfield with a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Spain and will be hoping to tame the rampaging trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio
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Bayero wept for leaving Bichi emirate
The newly appointed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Wednesday wept for leaving Bichi emirate to Kano emirate. The emir, while making his remarks shortly after he received his letter of appointment, had paused for a while, obviously to control his emotion. Also, Emir Bayero was highly emotional while thanking the people.of Bichi,
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Ganduje presents letters of appointment to new Kano, Bichi emirs
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Wednesday presented letters of appointment to the newly appointed emirs of Kano and Bichi emirates respectively. The two emirs are Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero for Kano emirate and Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero for Bichi emirate. Both emirs were sons of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado
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51st Convocation: UNILAG lecturers want Babalakin removed
Rising from a Congress on Wednesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter, has passed a vote-of-no-confidence on the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Wale Babalakin, calling for his removal. The union at the Congress declared Babalakin a persona non grata, warning him to steer clear of the
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Kaduna: Teenager killed, others injured as building collapse in Kasuwar Barci market
There was pandemonium and confusion at Kasuwar Barci Market on Wednesday when a building in the area collapsed, killing a teenager instantly and injuring few others. The incident happened around 3:40pm when the teenager and his friends were busy removing iron rods and electric wares from the demolished shops at the market. Daily Trust gathered
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Houses burnt as residents flee Benue communal clash
Residents on Wednesday fled Ikpayongo community of Gwer East local government area in Benue state following violent clash among the villagers as they torch several houses. Witnesses said tension began building up between the Mbaivar and Mbasombo people of Ikpayongo few days after both communities disagreed over the location where one of their dead persons
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Gov. Ugwuanyi’s commitment to our goal exceptional – Code of Conduct Bureau Chief
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Prof. Mohammed Isah, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his commitment in ensuring public office holders’ strict compliance with the rules of the bureau, as exceptional and worthy of emulation. Speaking when he led members of the Board of the Bureau to the Government
Gov. Ugwuanyi’s commitment to our goal exceptional – Code of Conduct Bureau Chief
Copa del Rey final called off
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed that the Copa del Rey final between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao has been postponed, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both Basque clubs were to play for the trophy on April 18. But RFEF is set to reschedule the match for May 30. Also, at least the
Copa del Rey final called off
New Emir of Kano, Bayero sheds tears after receiving letter of appointment from Ganduje
Emotion betrayed Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the new emir of Kano, Wednesday, after receiving his letter of appointment alongside his brother, Nasiru Ado Bayero as the Emirs of Kano and Bichi respectively at the Kano Government House Coronation Hall, Kano State. Bayero has also been elevated as the Chairman, Council of Emirs by Governor Abdullahi
New Emir of Kano, Bayero sheds tears after receiving letter of appointment from Ganduje
I never asked for extension of tenure – AKSU VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Prof. Eno James Ibanga, on Wednesday dispelled the insinuations that his tenure which should end on May, 2020 would be extended. He said at no point had he asked for or wanted to stay beyond the five-year, one term tenure according to the University law. The
I never asked for extension of tenure – AKSU VC
Ebonyi police, IPOB in war of words over killings in Ngbo community
The National leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu and the Ebonyi State Police command has continued to trade words over the gruesome killings of some persons in Ndegu Orie Umuoguduakpu community in Ohaukwu Local Govt Area of Ebonyi State. Kanu, in a statement forwarded to newsmen in Abakaliki claimed
Ebonyi police, IPOB in war of words over killings in Ngbo community
WHO finally declares coronavirus global pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared coronavirus a global pandemic. This followed the fast spread of the deadly diseases globally. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, made the announcement at a press conference at the organization’s headquarters in Geneva. “In the past two weeks the number of cases outside China has increased thirteenfold and
WHO finally declares coronavirus global pandemic
Adamawa: APC reacts as aggrieved group alleges discrimination against Christian members
The leadership of Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to a recent claim by a group within the party, which accused it of being insensitive to their interests. The Christian Forum, a body of people which include the immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal
Adamawa: APC reacts as aggrieved group alleges discrimination against Christian members
Kano: CCB indicts 10 Ganduje aides for trial Full list
Ten aides of Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, have been indicted by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). They were reportedly probed for failing to declare some assets that have been traced to them. The news emerged three weeks after Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Commissioner for Special Duties, Mukhtar Ishaq, for alleged
Kano: CCB indicts 10 Ganduje aides for trial Full list
LASK vs Man United: Michael Owen predicts Europa League clash
Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted Thursday’s UEFA Europa League last 16 first-leg tie between LASK and Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will take on the Austrian side at the Linzer Stadion. The Red Devils defeated Manchester City 2-0 in their last Premier League derby on Sunday. Providing his prediction, Owen wrote on
LASK vs Man United: Michael Owen predicts Europa League clash
You’ve killed Nigeria’s economy, allowed Ganduje, others destroy constitution – HURIWA attacks Buhari
A prominent civil Rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of serial defecation and disrespect of the constitution of Nigeria. According to the organisation, the government under Buhari’s watch was willfully demolishing the national economy of the country. HURIWA, therefore, advocated emergency actions by citizens
You’ve killed Nigeria’s economy, allowed Ganduje, others destroy constitution – HURIWA attacks Buhari
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