Breaking News this Evening in Nigeria Tuesday 12th November 2019
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DSS shot, pepper spray protesters at headquarters
Operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Tuesday, fired gunshots in the air, tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed protesters demanding the release of Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at its Abuja Headquarters. Daily Trust gathered that the protesters led by Deji Adeyanju convened at the Headquarters of the Service, were about to address journalists, when
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Pensioners to enjoy new minimum wage with workers nationwide – NUP president
The national president of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Dr. Abel Afolayan, on Tuesday said he has been reassured by the Acting Chairman of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, Mr. Ekpo Nta, that pensioners across the country would also benefit from the new national minimum wage. Daily Trust reports that the new
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Another kidnapped Kano child rescued in Anambra
The Police in Kano has confirmed the rescue of another child kidnapped from the state and sold at Onitsha, Anambra state. The spokesman of the command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the 11-year-old child, Mohammed Ya’u, was kidnapped from PRP area of Kano metropolis by Paul Owne
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Sani Bello should account for N1.4bn Minna 5-star hotel fund, says ex-Gov Aliyu
A former governor of Niger state, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu, on Tuesday said his successor, Abubakar Sani Bello, is in the best position to explain the where-about of the N1.4billion kept for the Minna international 5 star-hotel project. Speaking with newsmen in Minna, Aliyu said he left the money in the “Escrow account” of the
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Kidnappers kill traffic marshal after collecting N500,000 ransom
A road Marshal with the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency ?(KASTELEA) who was kidnapped last month along Birnin-Gwari – Kaduna highway, Hamza Abubakar Mahuta, has been killed by his abductors, Daily Trust gathered. Daily Trust had earlier reported that the Marshal was ?kidnapped on October 16, 2019 while travelling to Birnin-Gwari to spend the
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Borno bans illegal motor parks to curb crimes
The Borno state Government has banned the operations of illegal motor parks in the state to curtail criminal activities. The Commissioner of Justice, Mr Kaka-Shehu Lawan, announced the ban while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Maiduguri. Lawan said that the government took the measure following intelligence reports that cases of robbery and kidnapping were
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UI produces 7,430 graduates, 241 First Class Honours – VC
The University of Ibadan has graduated 7,340 students of 2017/2018 academic sessions out of which 241 obtained first class honours with Faculty of Science having the highest number of graduates in that category. Prof. Idowu Olayinka, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, disclosed this in Ibadan on Tuesday at the 71st Foundation Day and Convocation ceremonies
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Immigration deploys technology to capture passengers details at five airports
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed Migration Information Data Analysis System (MIDAS) to five international airports in the country to boost security. The NIS Comptroller-General, Mr Muhammad Babandede made this disclosure at the inauguration and installation of MIDAS technology at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja on Tuesday. MIDAS is a Border Management Information
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Throw out anti-social media bill, ADP tells National Assembly
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), has called on the National Assembly to reject and throw out any bill, aimed at gagging the freedom of speech of the citizens. ADP said it was not in the best interest of Nigerians, that the minister for information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, was calling for the regulation of
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Mother of 4, locked-up for two years by brother, rescued in Kaduna
A mother of four children identified as Hassana Saleh has been rescued from a shack-like room in Rigasa, Igabi local government area of Kaduna metropolis. Hassana was locked-up by her elder brother, Lawal Saleh, in the room where she has been urinating, defecating and eating for two years. Our correspondent gathered that the police had
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Sowore: Sanction Buhari govt over DSS attack on protesters – HURIWA begs EU, US
A civil rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Tuesday condemned the use of lethal weapons by the Department of State Services, DSS, to disperse activists who had gathered on the premises of the secret police to demand the release of Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement and Olawale Bakare.
Sowore: Sanction Buhari govt over DSS attack on protesters – HURIWA begs EU, US
Why a B.A. in English Language and Literature is a popular career choice
English as a language has established itself as one of the most widely spoken languages. In the global business community, the English language remains an intricate language for communication which every professional and business person should possess its skill. As a result, a quality English language and literature degree is one which is highly respected
Why a B.A. in English Language and Literature is a popular career choice
PDP expels former governorship candidate, Ize-Iyamu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has expelled its former governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. This was disclosed in a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Chris Nehikhare . Ize-Iyamu was expelled following his refusal to confirm or refute his rumoured defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (PDP). He has
PDP expels former governorship candidate, Ize-Iyamu
EFCC laments activities of internet fraudsters, warns students
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has appealed to Nigerian youths, particularly students, to distance themselves from criminal tendencies capable of disrupting their future endeavours. Mr. Isyaku Sharu, Head of the EFCC Zonal Office in Ilorin made the appeal on Tuesday while addressing students at the University of Ilorin, NAN reports. Sharu said the
EFCC laments activities of internet fraudsters, warns students
How Amosun refused to absorb 28 community schools in eight years – Abiodun
Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said he has taken over 28 schools established by different communities in the state. According to Abiodun, his predecessor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, had refused to absorb the schools throughout his eight years as the governor of Ogun State. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Primary, Secondary and Vocational Education,
How Amosun refused to absorb 28 community schools in eight years – Abiodun
Akwa Ibom Assembly orders probe into killing of Godwin Thomas during wedding ceremony of Gov. Udom’s aide
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has called for investigation into the murder of one Mr Godwin Thomas. DAILY POSTS has reported that late Mr Godwin Thomas, from Etinan Local Government Area was shot dead on Thursday, November 7th, in a marriage ceremony of one of Gov. Udom Emmanuel’s aides, Edet Bassey Edet at
Akwa Ibom Assembly orders probe into killing of Godwin Thomas during wedding ceremony of Gov. Udom’s aide
Appeal Court sacks APC lawmaker in Kwara, declares PDP candidate winner
A Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, Tuesday, sacked the lawmaker representing Ilorin South Federal Constituency, Hon Abdulraheem Abgoola of the All Progressive Congress. The also declared the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House of Assembly candidate for Ilorin South constituency, Hon Abdulraheem Abgoola as duly elected. The judgement was delivered by Justice Hammam
Appeal Court sacks APC lawmaker in Kwara, declares PDP candidate winner
Kogi/Bayelsa guber: INEC, NYSC DG gives update ahead on Saturday’s polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it was ready for the smooth conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi and Bayelsa States. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at a stakeholders meeting in Lokoja. Yakubu said that 12 out of the 14-point steps for the smooth conduct of the election had
Kogi/Bayelsa guber: INEC, NYSC DG gives update ahead on Saturday’s polls
New minimum wage: Labour speaks on implementation of N30,000 in Kwara
The Kwara State Joint Labour Congress (JLC), has sought the support and cooperation of the Kwara House of Assembly on the full implementation of N30,000 minimum wage for workers by the state government. Mr Kola Olumoh, the Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Kwara, made this plea on Tuesday when the state Joint Labour Council
New minimum wage: Labour speaks on implementation of N30,000 in Kwara
Tam David-West: Tinubu speaks on death of ex-Petroleum Minister
Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West as a nationalist and social critic who always spoke truth to power. Tinubu stated this in his tribute to the Professor of Virology, who died on Monday at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo […]
Tam David-West: Tinubu speaks on death of ex-Petroleum Minister
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