Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 11th January 2020
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Gbajabiamila reacts as Senate President, Lawan clocks 61
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has eulogised the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, as he marks his 61st birthday. In a congratulatory message he personally signed in Abuja on Saturday, he recalled the valuable contributions of the Senate President while he was a member of the House and
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JUST IN: Cold weather keeps residents indoor in Jigawa
Hazy and cold weather, on Saturday, forced many residents of Dutse, the Jigawa capital, to remain indoor, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN correspondent, who went round the town, reported that the busiest places in the capital were deserted due to extreme cold and hazy weather conditions. Malam Yunusa Minari, a taxi driver
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Gunmen kidnap Jigawa assembly member’s wife
Gunmen have allegedly kidnapped a housewife in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa, the Police have confirmed. A security source told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the woman is the wife of a Jigawa State Assembly members representing Miga constituency, Haruna Dangyatun. SP Abdu Jinjiri, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state,
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JUST IN: Troops clear Boko Haram hideouts, rescue captives in Borno
The Nigerian Army says its troops have cleared Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts and rescued five captives, including an octogenarian, three women and a minor across Borno State in the past few days. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Iliyasu disclosed that troops of
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Emirates flights disrupted over heavy rainfall in Dubai, Abuja, Lagos flights delayed
Heavy rainfall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has caused disruptions to several Emirates flights departing from or arriving at Dubai International Airport on Saturday. This had forced the airline to cancel or delay several flights while other flights scheduled to arrive Dubai were delayed, it was learnt. Daily Trust however, reports that while other
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2023: My successor could be a woman – El-rufai
Governor Nasir El-rufai said his successor might be a woman as he denied anointing any person as his successor come 2023 elections in the state. The governor said while some people are busy thinking his successor would be a male, he may decide to pick a female just as he did when he selected his
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Fulani in South-West express fear over Amotekun
As the South-West security outfit takes off, herdsmen and cattle rearers in the region have cautioned against deploying the outfit, code named Amotekun, as a tool for persecuting the Fulani. A Fulani cultural group, Jamu Nati Fulbe Association, said while the initiative is a welcome development, it should not be targeted at the Fulani in
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‘Hanan, other Buhari’s children have right to use Presidential jet’
The Presidency has said the wife and children of President Muhammadu Buhari have the right to use the Presidential jet when they need to. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said on Saturday while reacting to criticisms from some Nigerians over the decision of the President to allow
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Reactions trail use of Presidential jet by Buhari’s daughter, Hanan
Nigerians have taken to the social media to react to the news of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan Buhari, flying in the Presidential Jet. The social media was bombarded with pictures of Hanan disembarking from the Nigerian Air Force plane in Bauchi on Friday and Nigerians are now responding to the development. Hanan, according to
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Bayelsa governorship: APC reacts to Court of Appeal ruling
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Yekini Nabena, has hailed the Court of Appeal ruling, which struck out the case of former Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, challenging the candidacy of the Bayelsa State Governor-elect, Chief David Lyon. Nabena, who spoke with journalists on Saturday
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EPL: Aubameyang to miss Chelsea clash after red card against Crystal Palace
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will miss three Premier League matches after getting sent off during the club’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Gabon striker opened scoring at Selhurst Park in the first half, before Jordan Ayew equalized with a deflected effort. Palace midfielder, Max Meyer, looked to break down the flank before
EPL: Aubameyang to miss Chelsea clash after red card against Crystal Palace
EPL: What Mesut Ozil said after Arsenal failed to beat Crystal Palace
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil has expressed disappointment after Mikel Arteta’s men failed to beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal played a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s first half goal. Jordan Ayew scored the equaliser in the 54 minute of the encounter for Roy Hodgson’s
EPL: What Mesut Ozil said after Arsenal failed to beat Crystal Palace
EPL: Arteta upset with Arsenal players after 1-1 draw with Palace, speaks on Aubameyang’s red card
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has admitted Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deserved to be sent off, during their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Aubameyang was shown a straight red card in the second half after a VAR check, following a rash tackle on Max Meyer. The Gabon striker had earlier fired Arsenal in front, before
EPL: Arteta upset with Arsenal players after 1-1 draw with Palace, speaks on Aubameyang’s red card
Armed men attack, matchet Policemen on duty, cart away arms in Delta
Suspected armed men have attacked, matcheted and injured some Policemen and carted away their arms in Asaba, the Capital of Delta State, Nigeria. The Policemen were said to be on “Routine stop and search duty” when the incident occurred on Friday, January 10, DAILY POST can report. The armed men who had laid an ambush
Armed men attack, matchet Policemen on duty, cart away arms in Delta
Gbajabiamila sends message to Lawan
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has eulogised the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, who is marking his 61st birthday. The Speaker said Lawan, who has been in the National Assembly since 1999 serving first in the House and later in the Senate, is one Nigerian that has actively contributed to the
Gbajabiamila sends message to Lawan
Isaac Promise’s Burial: NFF explains why it stayed away
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has explained that the country’s apex football body decided to stay away from Ex-Super Eagles striker, Isaac Promise’s final funeral rites because it was most concerned with the safety and well–being of his immediate family. NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire said this in a statement posted on NFF’s official
Isaac Promise’s Burial: NFF explains why it stayed away
Anambra: One collapse as fire guts another Onitsha market
Properties worth millions were on Saturday destroyed in a fire incident at the old Automobiles spare parts Market Awada, Anambra state. According to the Nation, one person reportedly collapsed during the incident, which occurred around 01:30: am. The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident in a statement said the cause of the fire
Anambra: One collapse as fire guts another Onitsha market
Justice Ekwo summons CBN Governor, Emefiele, over $53million payment defaults
Justice I. E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has summoned the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin I. Emefiele to appear before him. Emefiele is summoned to answer questions on why he should not be committed to prison for defaulting in the payment of $53,000,000.00 (Fifty Three Million US Dollars) creditor balance. Justice Ekwo
Justice Ekwo summons CBN Governor, Emefiele, over $53million payment defaults
2020 UTME: Reactions trail suspension of NIN requirement by JAMB
Some candidates from Badagry who were preparing for the forthcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) expressed joy on Saturday as JAMB suspended the National Identification Number ( NIN) registration. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews that it was a welcome development. Mr Felix Godonu, a parent said that the
2020 UTME: Reactions trail suspension of NIN requirement by JAMB
Rivers 2023: Wike speaks on ‘imposing’ governorship candidate
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says he will not work towards imposing any governor on people of the state at the expiration of his second term in 2023. Wike explained that power can never be extended as a gift to any group. He spoke during a solidarity visit by the Orashi Region of Rivers
Rivers 2023: Wike speaks on ‘imposing’ governorship candidate
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