Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 22nd December 2019
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2 burnt to death as 3 trucks collide on Jos-Kaduna highway
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FG approves postings of 107 directors
The Federal Government has approved the posting of 107 Directorate Level Officers on Grade Level 15-17. The Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (AG HoCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this in a circular. She said handing and taking over should be completed on or before December 30th, failure of which sanctions will
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Ondo deputy governor says no dispute between him and Governor Akeredolu
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has denied the rumours making the round that he has fallen out with Governor Oluwatotimi Akeredolu over the 2020 governorship election in the state. Ajayi, made the clearification while addressing the people of Apoi in Eseodo Local Government area of the state at the weekend. He blamed
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“Hate speech bill” sponsor says Nigerians rallying behind the bill
Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, who sponsored the “hate speech” legislation says Nigerians have begun to rally strongly behind the bill. “I can tell you that the bill is receiving strong support from Nigerians across the country,” he said in a statement on Sunday. “Notable personalities across various professions are
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Catholic Action urges Buhari on Christian pilgrims’ commission boss
The Catholic Action Nigeria (CAN) and the Catholic Media Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN) have expressed concerned that four months after President Muhammadu Buhari sacked the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Tor Ujah, no appointment has been made to fill the existing vacuum. The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Catholic
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Real reasons I resigned as Gov Matawalle’s adviser – Marafa
Senator Kabir Garba Marafa’s younger brother, Alhaji Sambo has explained why he resigned as the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state, saying there was no rift between them at all. Sambo, in a statement he issued to newsmen, said he resigned to enable him concentrate on his private businesses and most importantly
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Akeredolu presents N177 billion budget for 2020
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has presented a budget proposal of N177 billion for the 2020 fiscal year to the Ondo State House of Assembly. The budget tagged “Budget of Growth” was presented at the plenary of the state legislature by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Emmanuel Igbasan, who represented the governor
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Fire razes Ekiosa market in Edo
Traders at the Ekiosa market in Benin, the Edo state capital, face a bleak Christmas following the afternoon fire that razed the market on Saturday. It was gathered that goods worth hundreds of millions of naira were destroyed in the fire that lasted several hours before the fire service guarded by combine team of security
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4 aidworkers killed, 2 abducted in Borno
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents have killed at least four humanitarian workers and abducted two others along a highway in the northern part of Borno on Sunday morning. A humanitarian source says the incident happened around 10am along Monguno-Maiduguri highway. The four killed were said to have been travelling from Monguno to Maiduguri,
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UK group trains teachers to facilitate early grade reading in Nigeria
A UK based non-profit organization, Universal Learning Solutions (ULS) has trained over a hundred thousand primary school teachers across the 36 states of the federation in jolly phonics with a view to facilitate early grade reading in public schools in Nigeria. It could be recalled that a baseline report earlier released by the United State
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EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Watford defeated Manchester United 2-0
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has criticised his players after their 2-0 loss to Watford on Sunday. Solskjaer lamented the sluggish nature of his players in the first-half and suggested that they approached the game as if it was an exhibition match. The shocking 2-0 defeat was Red Devils first loss in seven games.
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Watford defeated Manchester United 2-0
EPL: Ben Chilwell reveals what Mahrez told him after Man City’s 3-1 win over Leicester
Leicester City defender, Ben Chilwell has revealed what former team-mate Riyad Mahrez told him about Manchester City’s gameplan after the hosts won 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Mahrez scored Man City against his former club, netting the equaliser, and was a bright spark throughout. He caused Chilwell continuous problems down the left-hand side
EPL: Ben Chilwell reveals what Mahrez told him after Man City’s 3-1 win over Leicester
Northern Christians beg Buhari to effect release of Leah Sharibu as Christmas gift to Christians
As Christians all over the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the release of the kidnapped Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu. The Northern Christian Elders argued that, the federal government has the “wherewithal and the competency” to effect
Northern Christians beg Buhari to effect release of Leah Sharibu as Christmas gift to Christians
Police IG issues fresh order to officers, men across Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has directed Zonal AIGs and Commissioners of Police in all states and the FCT to strengthen crime prevention strategies in their respective jurisdictions. Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the order was in line with efforts targeted at ensuring
Police IG issues fresh order to officers, men across Nigeria
Govt reveals those responsible for crime in Kogi
Kogi State Government has attributed the rising wave of armed robbery and kidnapping in the state to criminal elements that infiltrated the state. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Information and Communication Strategy, made this known in a statement in Lokoja on Sunday. “The few flashes of attacks witnessed some
Govt reveals those responsible for crime in Kogi
Border closure: Navy apprehends 24 suspected smugglers in Akwa Ibom
As borders across Nigeria remained closed, Operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base, Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have arrested 24 suspected smugglers between November and December and seized 1,831 bags of smuggled rice from them. The Commanding Officer, FOB, Captain Peter Yilme represented by Lt. Commander Kabiru Yusuf,
Border closure: Navy apprehends 24 suspected smugglers in Akwa Ibom
Yushau Shuaib: 4 years in Buhari govt detention – a memo to Sambo Dasuki
Dear Sambo Dasuki, On December 29, it will be exactly four years that you have been re-arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Since that disheartening day in 2015, you have been clamped in illegal detention by the President Muhammadu Buhari government, in utter disregard for the rule of law and
Yushau Shuaib: 4 years in Buhari govt detention – a memo to Sambo Dasuki
Presidency speaks on cabals, reveal why top Nigerians don’t like Buhari
The Presidency has again reacted to attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari by some prominent Nigerians. The seat of power said such people do not like President Buhari “because he does not sign papers or give out oil wells at will. Presidential Spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu said this at the weekend in Abuja during a dinner
Presidency speaks on cabals, reveal why top Nigerians don’t like Buhari
Fire razes another popular Edo market PHOTOS
It look like black yuletide in Edo State over the recent fire outbreaks ravaging markets in the state. The latest happened on Sunday as fire engulfed the popular Ekiosa (third) market along Murtala Muhammed way as fire consumed goods worth millions of Naira. Over 500 goats, provisions, textile and other stocks in the market were
Fire razes another popular Edo market PHOTOS
Gov. Dickson attacks Wike, makes revelations about Rivers governor
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has condemned Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for accusing him of inciting ethnic disharmony in Ijaw land. Dickson also accused his Rivers State counterpart of promoting “wicked clandestine ethnic supremacist agenda” in the politics of Rivers. The Governor’s claim was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press
Gov. Dickson attacks Wike, makes revelations about Rivers governor
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