Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 24th December 2019
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Christmas: Present challenges will usher in joy – CAN President
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, has felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians on the occasion of the celebration of this year’s Christmas. In his Christmas and New Year’s message he personally signed, he said: “On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), I wish all Christians a merry
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Fuel: DPR seals nine filling stations in Sokoto over irregularities
Nine fuel service stations in Sokoto metropolis have been sealed for selling above control price and non-compliance to safety regulations, DPR Zonal Operations Controller in charge of Sokoto and Kebbi states, Muhammad Makera has said. He also said the government did not intend to increase the price and cautioned those spreading such rumours to desist
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Final reports on Osinbajo’s chopper crash, 9 others ready – AIB
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is set to release the real cause of the helicopter crash involving Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Kogi state in February 2019. The Agusta Westland 139 chopper with registration number 5N-CML owned and operated by Caverton Helicopters Limited had crash-landed at Kabba stadium. The chopper had on board Osinbajo and
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PDP asks FG to track down attackers of Jonathan’s home
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the federal government to track down the gunmen that violently attacked the home of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa state. The party described the attack on the home of the former President as extremely disturbing and demanded for an extensive investigation into the incident. The party,
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Lawyers, others react to FG’s order to release Dasuki, Sowore
Three senior lawyers as well as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), have commended the Federal Government for releasing from detention, Mr Omoyele Sowore, leader of the ‘Revolution Now Movement”, and Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser. Reacting to the release order on Tuesday, Dasuki’s lawyer, Mr Ahmed Raji, (SAN) gave thanks to
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Abductors of Ondo monarch’s wife, children, demand N60m ransom
The abductors of Olori Regina Akinrinmade, the wife of Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, the Orunja of Odigbo kingdom and her two daughters, have demanded N60 million ransom for their release. Chief Olu Akinsawe, the Odofin of Odigbo kingdom confirmed this development to journalists on Tuesday in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The News Agency
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DHQ debunks alleged embezzlement in the military
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the allegation of embezzlement in the military by a whistle blower claiming underpayment of soldiers as provided in the Manual of Financial Administration for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (MAFA) 2017. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the MAFA document had
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JUST IN: DSS frees Sowore
The Department of State Security Services has freed the detained converner of #RevolutionNow protesters and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. In a tweet post at about 6:12pm on Tuesday, Sahara Reporters posted a photo showing Sowore dressed in a pink shirt and navy Blue jeans trouser in a car. See the tweet below:
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4,972 Zamfara workers to miss December salaries
About 4,972 workers in Zamfara state will not receive their December salaries until their genuinety as bonafide workers is ascertained, the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Rabiu Garba Gusau, has disclosed. Briefing newsmen in Gusau, Rabiu said the salaries system in the state has many irregularities thus necessitating the position of the state government to
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Glo to Christians: Display love at Christmas
Nigerians, especially Christians, have been enjoined to display love to neighbours, family, friends and the needy in society in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ which heralded salvation for mankind. In a goodwill message released in Lagos by Globacom, the telecom firm reminded Christians of the real essence of Christmas, a season of sharing
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Dasuki/Sowore: Gov. Fayemi reacts as Buhari releases Sowore, Dasuki
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has reacted to the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to release a former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki and convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore from detention. Fayemi said Buhari’s decision had once again shown that he is a stickler for due process and an apostle
Dasuki/Sowore: Gov. Fayemi reacts as Buhari releases Sowore, Dasuki
Biafra group reveals why Jonathan’s house was attacked
The Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has condemned the attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence by unknown gunmen. The Chief Press Secretary of the group, Richard Odung, in a statement to DAILY POST on Tuesday, said that youths in Bayelsa had decided to allow themselves to be used for politics. The group wondered why
Biafra group reveals why Jonathan’s house was attacked
EPL: Lampard hits at Mourino for allowing De Bruyne, Salah leave Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has aimed a sly dig at former boss, Jose Mourinho, and how he handled Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah and Romelu Lukaku. De Bruyne, Salah and Lukaku all used to ply their trade at Stamford Bridge. But they have become superstars away from West London. Lampard is eager to ensure that
EPL: Lampard hits at Mourino for allowing De Bruyne, Salah leave Chelsea
Dasuki/Sowore: Buhari govt under fire ‘for being selective in obeying court order’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari not to be selective in obeying orders of the court. SERAP said this while reacting to the announcement by the government of Buhari ordering the release of #RevolutionNow protest convener, Mr. Omoyele Sowore and the immediate-past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, from custody.
Dasuki/Sowore: Buhari govt under fire ‘for being selective in obeying court order’
Sowore/Dasuki: Buhari has realised mistake – Ozekhome calls for El-Zakzaky release
Mike Ozekhome, human rights lawyer, says the order to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement, and Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), shows the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has realised its mistake. Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the federation, who gave the order to release Sowore and Dasuki on Tuesday, said the decision was
Sowore/Dasuki: Buhari has realised mistake – Ozekhome calls for El-Zakzaky release
Transfer: Mandzukic’s new club confirmed
Al-Duhail have confirmed the signing of Mario Mandzukic from Juventus. Mandzukic leaves Juventus after four and a half seasons, having joined from Atletico Madrid in 2015. The 33-year-old has barely played this season, after being frozen out by Maurizio Sarri. He scored 44 goals in 164 appearances for the Bianconeri. Mandzukic won the Serie A
Transfer: Mandzukic’s new club confirmed
BREAKING: Buhari govt finally releases Sowore
The Publisher of SaharaReporters Omoyele Sowore has been released from DSS detention. The activist was released from detention on Tuesday following the directive from President Muhammadu Buhari government. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), had on Tuesday ordered his freedom. More to come…
BREAKING: Buhari govt finally releases Sowore
Buhari calls Jonathan over attack on his Bayelsa house
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called former President Goodluck Jonathan to sympathize with him following gunmen attack on his Otuoke, Bayelsa State residence. President Buhari, in the telephone conversation, voiced his sadness over the “tragic and unfortunate attack.” This was disclosed in a statement sent to DAILY POST by Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Buhari calls Jonathan over attack on his Bayelsa house
Shehu Sani reacts as Buhari govt orders release of Sowore, Dasuki
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, has described the immediate order by the Federal Government for the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki and convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, as a “welcome development.’’ In a statement released on Tuesday, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami,
Shehu Sani reacts as Buhari govt orders release of Sowore, Dasuki
Kaduna raises alarm as deadly animal disease breaks out in Niger Republic
The Kaduna State Government Tuesday, urged stakeholders in livestock value chain to be on red alert following a reported outbreak of a deadly disease, Charcoal Anthrax in neighbouring Niger Republic. A government statement issued by Hajiya Halima Lawal, the State Commissioner for Agriculture in Kaduna, urged livestock owners, farmers, butchers, dealers, transporters and veterinarians to
Kaduna raises alarm as deadly animal disease breaks out in Niger Republic
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