Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 23rd December 2019
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Cameroonian arrested in Kano over alleged human trafficking
The Police command in Kano has paraded one Muhammad Ahmad, a national of Cameroon, for allegedly trafficking 26 persons. The victims, our correspondent observed, are non Nigerians, as none of them could neither speak English nor any of the Nigerian indigenous languages. The Kano state Commissioner of Police, Habu A. Sani, who paraded the suspect
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You are responsible for PDP defeat in Bayelsa, Wike blames Dickson
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike said that governor Serieke Dickson should be held responsible for the defeat of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Bayelsa state governorship election. Governor Wike made the claim while reacting to the allegation made by Dickson that he (Wike) was responsible for PDP’s defeat in the state in a press briefing
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PDP moves to broker peace between Dickson, Wike
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it has activated internal reconciliation machinery to halt the disagreement between Governors Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state and Nyesom Wike of Rivers state. The two South South governors are at loggerheads over oil wells, political differences among others. The PDP, in a statement
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Army orders illegal fire arms owners to surrender or face arrest
Defence Headquarters, under ‘Operation Safe Haven’, has called on farmers and herders in Southern Kaduna holding illegal guns to surrender weapons or face arrest. Addressing a peace meeting, Maj. Gen. Augustine Agundu, Operation Safe Haven Commander, said such people should immediately surrender those arms to nearest security post in the area. Gen.Agundu, who earlier visited
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Edo: CAN tells Oshiomole to support Obaseki’s second term bid
The Edo state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, to support Governor Godwin Obaseki’s reelection bid so as to sustain the development of the state. CAN state chairman, Bishop (DR.) Oriname Kure, who made the appeal on Monday in
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JUST IN: 3 kidnapped women rescued in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina has rescued three kidnapped women, the spokesman of the command, SP Gambo Isah has said. Isah, in a statement, said; “today 23/12/2019 at about 06:00hrs, the Command succeeded in rescuing one Asma’u Siwidi, f, aged 28yrs of Dayi village, Malumfashi LGA of Katsina state, the wife of Siwidi Hassan, NUT
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BREAKING: Kano government seals Zenith Bank over N423m debt
The Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS) has sealed three branches of Zenith bank in Kano over non-payment of N423m personal income tax. The affected branches are the Regional branch along Murtala Muhammad way and two other branches along Bello road and Zoo road. The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Sani Abdulqadir Dambo, said the
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Prophet, six others remanded in custody over missing child
The founder of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, in Akure, the Ondo state capital, Prophet Alfa Babatunde has been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre by an Ondo state Magistrate court for alleged conspiracy to kidnap and aiding kidnapping. Also remanded with him were six members of his church. Prophet Babatunde, who was arraigned before Magistrate Charity
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Recruitment: NDLEA speaks over aptitude tests protest
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has appealed for calm among candidates undergoing the aptitude test for its recruitment exercise nationwide. The Management of NDLEA made the appeal in Abuja while assessing the compliance of prospective candidates towards the ongoing NDLEA recruitment exercises nationwide. The agency’s spokesman, Jonah Achema, said on Monday in Abuja
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‘Why we are registering residents in Kaduna’
The Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Residence Registration Agency (KADSRRA), Elizabeth Joshua, has said that the state government is registering residents in order to effectively plan and manage the security of the state. The residence registration, which was launched in June, 2018, is expected to develop and improve economic growth of the State as well as
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Bayelsa: APC reacts as court reverses disqualification of Deputy Governor-elect, Degi-Eremienyo
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has lauded the Appeal Court judgment vindicating the qualifications of Bayelsa Deputy Governor-elect Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. Yekini Nabena, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC said the court judgment reversing an earlier Federal High Court ruling which disqualified Degi-Eremienyo from participating in the Nov. 16. Bayelsa governorship election was commendable.
Bayelsa: APC reacts as court reverses disqualification of Deputy Governor-elect, Degi-Eremienyo
T Pumpy showers gifts on subscribers, marketers, customers, others to celebrate Christmas PHOTOS
As part of activities to mark this year’s Christmas, T Pumpy Concept, developers of T Pumpy Estate, during the weekend distributed bags of rice and other gift items to its subscribers, marketers and staff. The CEO, Akintayo Aderalegbe, who spoke during the distribution exercise, lauded his subscribers, marketers and staff for keeping faith with them.
T Pumpy showers gifts on subscribers, marketers, customers, others to celebrate Christmas PHOTOS
Police rescue 26 human trafficking victims, arrest 7 kidnappers in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Habu Ahmad-Sani, says the command has rescued 26 human trafficking victims and arrested 173 suspected criminals within two weeks. Ahmad-Sani, who made the disclosure while briefing journalists in Kano on Monday, said the success was recorded as a result of hard work and commitment of officers and men
Police rescue 26 human trafficking victims, arrest 7 kidnappers in Kano
Nigerian footballer denies impregnating Slovenian club president’s daughter
Donatus Edafe is considering taking legal action against ND Gorica, after he was accused of impregnating the daughter of the club president. The 26-year-old Nigerian who plays in the lower division in Slovenia, claimed he is being framed by the club, after he informed them he wanted to leave. “When I got there (ND Gorica),
Nigerian footballer denies impregnating Slovenian club president’s daughter
NDLEA gives update on 2019 recruitment
The management of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has appealed for calm among candidates who are undergoing the aptitude test for its recruitment exercise nationwide. Head of Public affairs of the agency, Mr Jonah Achema, disclosed this in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Achema
NDLEA gives update on 2019 recruitment
CAF to move AFCON 2021
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, has said the dates for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations could be reverted to the old calendar, because of unfavourable June and July climatic conditions in Cameroon. This year, Egypt hosted the AFCON in June and July, with the tournament moved from the traditional
CAF to move AFCON 2021
Shina Peller: Reps member, Akin Alabi reacts as police arrest Quilox night club owner
The lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Akin Alabi has reacted to the arrest of Shina Peller, owner of Quilox nigh club. DAILY POST had reported that the police in Lagos State had arrested and detained Peller, a member of the House of Representatives, at the Moroko Police Station. Peller, who is representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal
Shina Peller: Reps member, Akin Alabi reacts as police arrest Quilox night club owner
Court fixes date to rule on Jang’s no case submission
Justice Daniel Longji of the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State, Monday, scheduled December 31, for ruling on the no case submission made by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Jonah Jang. DAILY POST recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been prosecuting Jang since March 2018 on amended 17-count charge, alongside a
Court fixes date to rule on Jang’s no case submission
EPL: Apostle Johnson Suleman reacts as Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka speaks on choosing between Nigeria, England
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has reacted as Arsenal player, Bukayo Saka contemplates which country to play for between England and Nigeria. The Arsenal’s left-back had said he was yet to decide on representing Nigeria or England in international football. Saka was born to Nigerian parents and has represented the youth teams of
EPL: Apostle Johnson Suleman reacts as Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka speaks on choosing between Nigeria, England
Buhari fires board heads of NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, others; makes new appointments Full list
In line with fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments. His spokesman, Femi Adesina, made the announcement in a statement on Monday. For the Nigerians Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande (South West), replaces Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) as Chairman, Board
Buhari fires board heads of NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, others; makes new appointments Full list
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