Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 13th January 2020
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Ugandan imam who married man gets suspended by Mosque
Sheikh Mohammed Mutumba, the Imam of Kyampisi Masjid Noor mosque in Kayunga District of Uganda, has been suspended from his clerical work after unknowingly wedding a fellow man in Islamic culture (Nikah). The regional Kadhi, Sheikh Abdul Noor Kakande, said Sheikh Mutumba, 27, was under investigation over the “unfortunate” incident, according to the Daily Monitor
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Consider Kano your second home, Emir Sanusi tells Osinbajo
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to consider Kano state as his second home. The Emir disclosed this when he received Prof. Osinbajo in his palace in Kano on Monday. Daily Trust reports that the Vice President was at the Emir’s palace to pay homage to the monarch
Daily Trust.
Nasarawa inaugurates committee on promotion, salary arrears
Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated an 11-man committee on the implementation of promotions and salary arrears for civil servants in the state. The state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) had mounted pressure on the governor to implement promotion of civil servants in the state for the past 10 years and clear
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Cooking gas scarcity hits Ebonyi
Cooking gas has become scarce in Ebonyi state following the closure of about 16 major gas stations in Abakiliki, and its environs, Daily Trust reports. It would be recalled that the state governor, David Umahi, had last week directed that all illegal gas stations and outlets across the state be shutdown immediately. Umahi insisted that
Daily Trust.
Kogi govt constitutes minimum wage committee
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the constitution of a 14-man committee for the negotiation of modalities on the implementation of the new national minimum wage in the state. A statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogwu Muhammad, in Lokoja said the governor’s gesture was inline with his commitment
Daily Trust.
LCCI lauds Buhari over assent to Finance Bill, insists VAT increment will impact businesses negatively
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the federal government on some of the expected positive impacts of the finance bill signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. LCCI Director-General, Muda Yusuf, made the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen today in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria
Daily Trust.
Court overrules Maina’s plea to reject EFCC’s evidence
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday overruled Abdulrasheed Maina’s plea to reject documented evidence presented against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Abang said the defendant was not in a position to determine before the court which document was relevant to the case during prosecution. He
Daily Trust.
Buhari commiserates with Niger over terrorists’ attack
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Niger Republic over last Thursday’s terrorist attack in the country. Suspected Islamic militants had attacked a military base in Chinagodrar, Niger Republic, a town bordering Mali, and left scores of soldiers killed. The attack also left many of the militants dead. Presidential spokesman, Malam
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UN Security Council condemns latest terrorist attacks in Niger
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has condemned last Thursday’s terrorist attack on a military base in Niger Republic which left no fewer than 89 soldiers dead. The council’s position came in a resolution along with a one-minute silence in honour of the victims at its meeting in New York on Monday. Media reports quoted
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Fayemi flags off four Ekiti road projects, promises more infrastructure
Ekiti state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has vowed not to disappoint the people of the state, saying they should expect delivery of developmental and infrastructural facilities in spite of shortage of funds available for the state. Dr. Fayemi disclosed this on Monday at different towns where he flagged-off the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Agbado –
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War: Britain summons Iranian ambassador over arrest of UK envoy
Following the arrest of its ambassador to Tehran, Britain has summoned the Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom. The UK wants to pass its strong objections to the brief arrest of its envoy to Tehran, Robert Macaire on Saturday. This was disclosed by a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. “This was an unacceptable
EPL: ‘I’m not an idiot’ – Mourinho reveals Tottenham player not performing well
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that playmaker, Christian Eriksen is not performing at his highest level for the club. Mourinho said this ahead of his side’s FA Cup clash against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night. DAILY POST had reported that Eriksen continues to eye the Spurs exit door, with his contract expiring next summer.
Stanbic IBTC staff in court for alleged theft of bank’s money
A 32-year-old Financial Analyst at Stanbic IBTC, Ifeanyi Otuesieme, on Monday, appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing N230,000 from his employer. NAN reports that Otuesieme is facing a charge of stealing to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp. Ajaga Agboko, told the court that the defendant committed
Trailer crushes commercial motorcyclist, passenger to death in Delta
A trailer, at about 8 am on Monday, crushed to death a commercial motorcyclist and his female passenger along the Eku/Abraka road near Osubi slaughter market in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The trailer driver fled the scene for fear of being mobbed. DAILY POST learnt that the trailer was on high speed
Ukrainian plane crash: Iran speaks on cover-up, lies
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denied any cover up in the shooting down Ukraine’s international airliner which left 176 persons dead. The government denied a “cover-up” after it took days for officials to admit that the plane was mistakenly shot down during a confrontation with the United States. Government spokesman Ali Rabiei
EPL: Alan Shearer reacts as Man City’s Aguero breaks his Premier League record
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has paid tribute to Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero after the Argentine broke his Premier League record with a hat-trick against Aston Villa in a 6-1 win for Pep Guardiola’s men on Sunday. DAILY POST had reported that Aguero’s treble against Aston Villa saw him overtake Shearer with the most
Man in court for allegedly raping 15-year-old girl
The police, on Monday, arraigned one Kehinde Odunlade, 27, in Ile-Ife in Osun for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl (names withheld). NAN reports that the defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and indecent assault. The Prosecutor, Insp. Sunday Osanyintuyi, had told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 22,
Ronaldo vs Traore: EPL defender, Willems names ‘toughest’ player to mark
Premier League defender, Jetro Willems, has named Wolves winger, Adama Traore as the toughest player to mark than Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Willems, who currently plays for Newcastle United in England, said this ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Chelsea on January 18. “I have played against some very good players in my
Omo-Agege speaks on being convicted in US
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Monday described the conviction allegation by a Delta-based youth group as “unscrupulous band of mischief makers”, for saying that he had been convicted in a California Court in the past. Reacting through a statement, which was issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Yomi Odunuga,
Kano: Osinbajo brings Gov. Ganduje, Emir Sanusi together
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday brought Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II together when he visited the palace of the Emir. Prof. Osinbajo, who was in Kano State on a one-day working visit was also described by Governor Ganduje as a “son of the soil.” The
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