Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 19th December 2019
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JUST IN: FIFA bans former Panama federation president for life
World football ruling body, FIFA, has banned the former president of Panamanian football federation, Ariel Alvarado, for life on Thursday after finding him guilty of bribery. FIFA also fined him 500,000 Swiss francs (390,821.19 pounds). Alvarado was investigated in relation to matches organised by the Panamanian Football Association. The investigation was also related to contracts
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JAMB generates N20bn in 3 years – Registrar
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says the board has generated N20 billion from University and Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) between 2016 and 2019. He made the disclosure during a two-day meeting with Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre Operators, State Coordinators of the Board, Financial Institutions and Internet Service Providers
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FG raises 22-man task force on power to improve sector
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 22-man Ministerial Task force on Power as a way of achieving the fight for increased and sustainable power supply in the country. The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman, who inaugurated the Task force in Abuja, Thursday, said the setting up of the Taskforce became necessary as a result
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Muhammad Nami assumes office at FIRS, meets staff
The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, on Thursday, assumed office at the Revenue House, FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. Nami met with the management and Staff of the Service and assured them that he would work with them to achieve President Muhammadu Buhari’s aim, a statement by the service said. Nami noted
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12 dead, 18 hospitalised as communal crisis rages in Cross River
At least, 12 people have been killed, 18 hospitalised and several houses razed in the ongoing communal clash between Ebom, Usumutong and Ebijakara villages in Abi LGA of Cross River State. The incident occurred early Thursday morning following alleged attack on Ebom community by Usumutong people. An eyewitness from Ebom community, Chief Sunday Egbo, who
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Senate President visits late Senator Uwajumogu family
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has led a delegation of the Senate to the home of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu in Abuja. Uwajumogu died on Wednesday in Abuja. Lawan, who led the senate delegation along side Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege and other principal officers, condoled with the late Senator’s wife, Helen Uwajumogu and other
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Kwara gets minimum wage negotiating committee
Kwara State Government has assembled a negotiating team to interface with representatives of the labour unions over the implementation of the new minimum wage. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Rafiu Ajakaye said this in a statement on Thursday, adding that the team is made up of government officials and leadership of the labour unions
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JUST IN: Malami reacts to news of Adoke’s return to Nigeria
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said he cannot confirm whether or not his predecessor, Mohammed Adoke, has returned to Nigeria. Malami said this while responding to a question by our reporter during a media parley with journalists in his office. He said he was yet
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Apologise to Buhari, Igbo youths urge Nnamdi Kanu
The Igbo Youth Assembly (IYA) worldwide has asked leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to apologise to President Muhammadu Buhari for consistently abusing his personality and administration. The assembly also urged all Nigerians to key in and support “the laudable initiatives” of the present administration on home grown economy, food
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JUST IN: Three teenagers buried alive in Kaduna
Three teenagers have died after sand fell and buried them in Rigasa Community of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident created confusion in the community as two other teenagers were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Wednesday. All efforts to rescue the victims, who
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Kano Emirates: Ganduje receives letter to dethrone Sanusi
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has received a letter from a coalition of 35 civil society groups urging him to, in the interest of protecting the sanctity of the rule of law, start the process of dethroning the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The letter entitled “Kano State Emirate Council Law, 2019:
Kano Emirates: Ganduje receives letter to dethrone Sanusi
Hate Speech Bill: You have no business in government if you’re afraid of criticisms – Alaafin tackles NASS
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, on Thursday, berated the National Assembly over the re-introduction of the anti-hate speech bill by the Senate. DAILY POST recalls that anti-hate speech bill, which seeks to regulate and punish people who make unguarded statements was recently re-introduced by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi. But, the monarch,
Hate Speech Bill: You have no business in government if you’re afraid of criticisms – Alaafin tackles NASS
EFCC: Petroleum Equalization Fund GM loses plaza, houses in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, secured the final forfeiture of properties belonging to one Goddy Nnadi, general manager, Corporate Service, Petroleum Equalization Fund, (PEF) and Galbani Nigeria Limited, before Justice Folashade Giwa of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Nnadi is being prosecuted by the EFCC for offences bordering on conspiracy, bribery
EFCC: Petroleum Equalization Fund GM loses plaza, houses in Abuja
NLC sends strong message to Buhari
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 77th birthday, praising him for exceptionally working very hard in defence of the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers. A statement on Thursday by Comrade Ayuba Wabba, NLC president, on behalf Nigerian workers, commended President Buhari for approving a new
NLC sends strong message to Buhari
EPL: Villarreal coach speaks on Samuel Chukwueze joining Chelsea
Villarreal manager, Javier Calleja has dismissed report linking winger, Samuel Chukwueze with a move to Chelsea. DAILY POST had reported that Chukwueze is believed to be on the list of wingers being targeted by Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard. Speaking on the development, Calleja said that Chukwueze should ignore the report and continue his development with
EPL: Villarreal coach speaks on Samuel Chukwueze joining Chelsea
How Buhari reacted to death of Senator Uwajumogu
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness and shock over the passing on of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, representing Imo North Senatorial District. Commiserating with the family, Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the leadership and members of the National Assembly, and the government and people of Imo State on the tragic
How Buhari reacted to death of Senator Uwajumogu
Election face-off lingers as Buhari, Saraki shun each other on birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, shunned former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on his 57th birthday. Similarly, Saraki was silent as the nation’s leader clocked 77 years old earlier on Tuesday. A reason for this might be ascribed to events and circumstances before and during Nigeria’s 2019 keenly-contested elections. DAILY POST reports that the
Election face-off lingers as Buhari, Saraki shun each other on birthday
Kwara gets minimum wage negotiating committee
Kwara State Government Wednesday, set up a negotiating team to interface with representatives of the labour unions over the new N30,000 national minimum wage. The team is led by top government officials and leadership of the labour unions in the state, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Rafiu Ajakaye said in a statement in
Kwara gets minimum wage negotiating committee
Kidnapping: Ex-TUC Chairman condemns security architecture in Cross River
The former Chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Cross River State Council, Comrade Clarkson Otu, has condemned the state security architecture. Speaking with DAILY POST on Thursday in Calabar via phone, Otu condemned the recent kidnap of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Ben Ukpepi. He described the incident as unfortunate, blaming it on
Kidnapping: Ex-TUC Chairman condemns security architecture in Cross River
AGF Malami speaks on arrest of Jonathan’s ex-minister, Adoke
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he was not aware of the return of his predecessor, Mohammed Adoke back to Nigeria from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Malami made the disclosure while addressing journalists at the Federal Ministry of Justice headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday. He said he was
AGF Malami speaks on arrest of Jonathan’s ex-minister, Adoke
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