Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 29th December 2019
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APC stretching limits of Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has overstretched the limits of Nigerians by allegedly trivializing and politicizing the frightening unemployment level under its watch, saying the ruling party should be ready to face the consequences ahead of “its fizzling” before 2023. The PDP, in a statement issued on Sunday
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Enugu DisCo debunks rumour of disconnecting pre-paid meter users in S/East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has debunked rumour and false publications that the company was making moves to disconnect all pre-paid meter users in the South-East part of the country. The Head of Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, in a statement on Sunday in Enugu, stated that the rumour was triggered by false online
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Police arrest poly student in Ekiti over alleged gang-rape
A student of Crown Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, has been arrested by the Ekiti state Police Command over the alleged gang-rape of two fellow students of the private institution. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Amba Asuquo, said on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti that the suspect in company with an accomplice committed the crime on
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Ebonyi governor reshuffles cabinet
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, appointment and promotions with immediate effect. Umahi announced the changes while receiving members of the State Executive Council who paid him Christmas Homage on Sunday at his home town, Uburu, in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. A statement by his Media
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Oshiomhole faces fresh trouble in Edo APC
Few hours to the New Year, more troubles seem to be coming the way of the embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole. A chieftain of the APC, Alhaji Kabiru Adjoto, vowed on Sunday that he would stage “a massive Oshiomhole Must Go Protest nationwide’’ early in the New Year.
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Nasarawa APC receives over 1,000 PDP, APGA defectors
More than 1,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and other political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wakama ward of Nasarawa State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defectors included former elected councillors as well as PDP ward chairmen and secretaries.
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FG addressing complaints by domestic airlines, says Air Peace
Air Peace on Sunday said the Federal Government is presently addressing the challenges confronting domestic airlines in the country. The airline also dismissed report attributed to its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, that the government should stop granting multiple designations to foreign carriers. According to the airline, the interview which was conducted two years
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Three lawmakers repair 303 boreholes, build secondary school in Taraba
Three legislators have repaired 303 broken down boreholes in Bali and Gassol Federal constituency of Taraba state. The lawmakers are Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf, representing Taraba Central; Hon Mubarak Gambo, member representing Gassol and Bali federal constituency and Suleiman Abbas, member representing Gassol constituency in the state Assembly. Speaking shortly after inspecting one of the
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Nigeria: LCCI projects high cost of doing business in 2020
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has released its economic outlook for 2020, projecting high cost of doing business in Nigeria. The Director General of LCCI, Muda Yusuf, in its 2019 economic review and outlook for 2020 identified infrastructural challenges such as erratic power supply, congestions at ports, inefficient road and railway system
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First Bank lauds Army, Police over botched Abuja robbery attack
The First Bank of Nigeria PLC has commended operatives of Nigerian Police and soldiers for foiling the robbery attack on one of its branches in Mpape area of Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. This was disclosed in a statement made available on Sunday by the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications of the bank, Folake
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Akume under fire for insulting Tor Tiv, Churches in Benue
Tiv Youth Organization, (TYO) has called on President Muhamadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, call the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, George Akume, to order over his recent insults on the person and office of the Tiv Paramount Ruler, the Tor Tiv, HRM Professor James Ayatse, who is also the Chairman,
Akume under fire for insulting Tor Tiv, Churches in Benue
Arsenal vs Chelsea: David Luiz under attack over dangerous tackle on N’Golo Kante
Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville has slammed Arsenal defender, David Luiz for his rash tackle on Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante during the Gunners’ Premier League 2-1 defeat against the Blues on Sunday. Two late goals from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham ensure Frank Lampard’s side defeated Mikel Arteta’s men at the Emirates Stadium as Pierre-Emerick
Arsenal vs Chelsea: David Luiz under attack over dangerous tackle on N’Golo Kante
EPL: Gary Neville speaks on Mesut Ozil’s performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville has described playmaker, Mesut Ozil’s performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday as ‘good’ Chelsea defeated Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to two late goals from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham. However, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang did score for Mikel Arteta’s men in the 13th
EPL: Gary Neville speaks on Mesut Ozil’s performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea
EPL: Lampard berates Chelsea players after 2-1 win over Arsenal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has disclosed what he told his players at half-time during his side’s Premier League 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened scoring for Mikel Arteta’s men in the first-half of the encounter. But two late goals from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham gave Lampard’s men all three points against the
EPL: Lampard berates Chelsea players after 2-1 win over Arsenal
EPL: Arteta speaks on Leno being responsible for Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has backed Bernd Leno following his howler in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. Leno flapped at a Mason Mount free kick, to allow Jorginho make it 1-1 after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened scoring in the first half. Tammy Abraham then slipped his shot through the German’s leg to ensure
EPL: Arteta speaks on Leno being responsible for Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea
EPL: Arteta, Lampard speaks on controversial Jorginho decision as Chelsea beat Arsenal
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has said Chelsea midfielder Jorginho should have been sent off, before his goal against Arsenal . Substitute Jorginho was booked in the 55th minute, when he wrestled Alexandre Lacazette to the ground. The Italy international then cynically took Mateo Guendouzi down from behind, to stop a quick Gunners attack. Lacazette,
EPL: Arteta, Lampard speaks on controversial Jorginho decision as Chelsea beat Arsenal
EPL: Emery reveals how Aubameyang, Lacazette, Ozil failed to save his job at Arsenal
Unai Emery has opened up on how his time at Arsenal ended with him getting sacked earlier this month. The Spaniard was appointed last season to succeed Arsene Wenger. Emery failed to finish in the top four and lost the Europa League final to Chelsea in May. He was eventually dismissed after taking only three
EPL: Emery reveals how Aubameyang, Lacazette, Ozil failed to save his job at Arsenal
1,000 PDP, APGA members defect to APC in Nasarawa
More than 1,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and other political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wakama ward of Nasarawa State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defectors included former elected councillors as well as PDP ward chairmen and secretaries.
1,000 PDP, APGA members defect to APC in Nasarawa
Oyo arrests 25 drivers over violation of traffic rules
The Oyo State government on Sunday said it has arrested no fewer than twenty-five drivers over violation of traffic rules. It announced that it has resolved to prosecute the twenty-five offenders caught driving under the influence of alcohol. Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Akin Fagbemi who announced this, posited that the arrest
Oyo arrests 25 drivers over violation of traffic rules
APC: Fresh troubles for Oshiomhole as party chieftain threaten to spill secrets
There seems to be more troubles coming the way of the embattled National Chairman of the APC, Mr Adams Oshiomhole. NAN reports that a chieftain of the APC, Alhaji Kabiru Adjoto, vowed on Sunday that he would stage “a massive Oshiomhole Must Go Protest nationwide’’ early in the New Year. “I’m championing a massive Oshiomhole
APC: Fresh troubles for Oshiomhole as party chieftain threaten to spill secrets
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