Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 14th March 2020
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3 suspected robbers burnt in Benue
Bodies of three men suspected to be robbers were found early Friday burnt near the perimeter fence of the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi (FUAM), but police say there were lynched. A number of sources indicate the three burnt bodies found burnt at the university gate met their waterloo during a robbery operation in
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Cabo Verde Airlines suspends flight to Nigeria over COVID-19
Cabo Verde Airlines which started operating to Nigeria with the launch of Lagos-Sal flight in December last year has suspended its flights following the outbreak of Covid-19. The suspension takes effect between March 16 and May 31st. The airline said it suspended the operation “due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation” which has caused many countries
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Covid-19: Organisers plan daily screening of athletes at Edo2020
Edo government is deploying 150 medical personnel to offer “essential medical services and other measures” to check Covid-19 outbreak during the National Sports Festival to hold in the state. Chairman of the festival’s local organizing committee, Philip Shaibu, told journalists in Benin City that organisers have procured five scanners and iInfrared thermometers to be stationed
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Trump tests for coronavirus
US president Donald Trump has tested for coronavirus. But the results are yet to return, Fox News reported on Saturday. Just before a briefing with the White House press corps, Trump said he had his “temperature taken and was fine,” the outlet reported. The test comes after coming into contact with an official now known
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Jaw-dropping photos from AMVCA7 are just “glam-a-lot”
The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards is up, and this year wardrobes are taking some tumbling. From red-carpet hosts to actors and senators, the race is on for the “best-dressed”. Senator Dino Melaye kicked off with a Twitter announcement he was on his way to the AMVCA7. ON MY WAY #AMVCA7 IN LAGOS pic.twitter.com/R13uNzYJ4T —
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Deposed emir Sanusi arrives Lagos
Saturday morning, a private aircraft lands at the Lagos Airport It had taken off from Abuja at 10.30pm Friday night Onboard was the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II He’d later leave the airport in a convoy of 10 vehicles at 12.17am When approached for an interview, he only said, “No comment”.
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Argungu Festival in photos
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Gunmen kill 3 in another attack on Benue community
Gunmen on Friday night killed three people in Tarhembe village of Mbawa Council Ward in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the attackers invaded the village about 10:30pm and shot sporadically during which the deceased were felled. The Chief Press Secretary to Benue Governor, Terver Akase, also confirmed and attached photos of
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Denmark seals borders to tackle coronavirus
Denmark has sealed its borders for a whole month in a bid to fight coronavirus. That makes it the latest European country to take dramatic steps to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease, reports Forbes. The closure became official at noon on Saturday local time, meaning all tourists and
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Dethronement: Sanusi scoffs at “insubordination” charge
In a video that’s emerged, deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, laughs at the “insubordination” charge cited in his removal as emir. He says he could easily have won at court, citing an “unprofessional” release issued by the Kano state government at his removal without any questioning or interrogation on the charges proffered against
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El-Rufai meets Pastor Tunde Bakare 24 hours after moving dethroned Emir Sanusi out of Nasarawa PHOTOS
Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, on Saturday, met with the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Bakare hosted El-Rufai to his 60th birthday celebration and presentation of his book in Lagos State. The event also had the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi and other top dignitaries in attendance. A post on
El-Rufai meets Pastor Tunde Bakare 24 hours after moving dethroned Emir Sanusi out of Nasarawa PHOTOS
Trump tested for coronavirus
United States President Donald Trump has been tested for the deadly coronavirus. Trump, who recently held a meeting with Brazil officials who have tested positive, made the revelation on Saturday. “I had my temperature taken coming into the room, I also took the test last night,” Trump told White House press. Trump disclosed that his
Trump tested for coronavirus
Abiodun Komolafe: As Emir Sanusi becomes history
To Nigerians, that the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been dethroned is incontrovertibly established. However, the nuances and the sociological imports of his dethronement should not be lost on the society. To start with, the allegations made against the deposed Emir were, up till now, neither substantiated nor provided credible and sufficient
Abiodun Komolafe: As Emir Sanusi becomes history
Lagos: Chinese restaurant that doesn’t serve Nigerians sealed PHOTOS
The Nigerian government on Saturday sealed Haufei Restaurant & Mall for what some citizens have called racism. The restaurant is located in highbrow Victoria Island, Lagos. The owners had been reported to authorities for denying Nigerians their services. The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in a Twitter post, said the staff of the
Lagos: Chinese restaurant that doesn’t serve Nigerians sealed PHOTOS
Yobe: Gov. Buni appoints NAN’s correspondent as DG Press, Media Affairs
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Mamman Mohammed as Director General for Press and Media Affairs. Until his appointment, Mohammed was the Yobe state correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN). In a statement issued by Shuaibu Abdullahi, Press Secretary to the Secretary to the Yobe State Government indicated
Yobe: Gov. Buni appoints NAN’s correspondent as DG Press, Media Affairs
Police gun down notorious armed bandit in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has revealed its striking forces have neutralized a notorious bandit during operation fire for fire at Maitagwaye Village of Tsafe Local Government Area in the State. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner of Police, Barrister Usman Nagogo, saying that the operation was carried out with the vigilante group in
Police gun down notorious armed bandit in Zamfara
Kano: Ganduje’s aide explodes over cartoonist’s depiction of governor, Sanusi
Tanko Salihu Yakasai, Special Adviser on Media to Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has condemned the cartoon depicting the state as a cage. A cartoonist, Mustapha Bulama, on Saturday, posted an image which showed a character of of Ganduje in a cage while pointing at that of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Sanusi
Kano: Ganduje’s aide explodes over cartoonist’s depiction of governor, Sanusi
Floyd Mayweather reacts to death of ex-girlfriend, Harris
Boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather, has reacted to the death of his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris. DAILY POST had reported that Josie Harris was found dead in her home in California last Tuesday night. Harris, who was found unresponsive in the outside of her house, was declared dead on the spot. The 40-year-old had three children with
Floyd Mayweather reacts to death of ex-girlfriend, Harris
Ohuabunwa accused of pushing to declare jailed Senator Kalu’s seat vacant
Former senator representing Abia North, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has been accused of pushing for the declaration of the seat of jailed Senate Majority Whip’s seat, Senator Orhi Uzor Kalu, vacant. A release by Amara Umunna, the media officer of Chief David Onuoha-Bourdex and made available to DAILY POST, stated that Ohuabunwa was working to get
Ohuabunwa accused of pushing to declare jailed Senator Kalu’s seat vacant
2023: Shehu Sani warns Sanusi against going into politics
Senator Shehu Sani, a former representative of Kaduna Central senatorial district at the Senate, has warned Sanusi Lamido Sanusi against joining politics ahead of 2023 presidential election. Just few days after his dethronement, rumours are already flying about that the former Emir of Kano may replace President Muhammadu Buhari. Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi II was dethroned
2023: Shehu Sani warns Sanusi against going into politics
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