Breaking News this Evening in Nigeria Friday 15th November 2019
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NAF training helicopter crash in Enugu
A training helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in the NAF Base in Enugu after returning from a routine training exercise. According to NAF twitter account on Friday in Enugu, the crash occurred on Thursday after a routine training. It said that although there were casualties, the cause of the incident
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State Assembly Speakers seek Senate’s support over financial autonomy
Speakers of State Houses of Assembly on Friday met President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and seek his support on financial autonomy of state legislatures.a Spokesman for the Speakers delegation, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who is the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly made the appeal when paid a courtesy visit to senate president, Ahmed
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Kano elders to meet Fashola over deteriorating state of Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi Road
Worried by the deteriorating state of Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi road which links Kano to four states, communities in the area have resolved to send a special delegation to meet with the Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, to elicit government action. “We are formally going to lodge a complainant on the deplorable condition of the Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi road, which
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Apex court decision on PDP appeal, affirmation of popular will – Presidency
The Presidency has described the decision of Supreme Court on the appeal filed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, challenging the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari as an affirmation of the popular will of Nigerians. The presidency welcomed the elucidation of the Supreme Court ruling on the PDP petition on
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NAF confirms helicopter crash in Enugu, no casualty recorded
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday confirmed the crash-landing of its helicopter on Thursday at its base in Enugu. A statement on NAF’s Twitter handle, said that the incident occurred after a routine flight and that though the blades of the helicopter broke but there were no casualties. The statement said that the cause
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‘El-Zakzaky, Dasuki, Sowore opted for DSS custody’
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday said former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki; leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Shiek Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoleye Sowore opted to remain in DSS custody instead of any other correctional facility. A statement from DSS spokesman Peter Afunanya said, “There has been
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Buhari congratulates Nigerian Tribune on 70th anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the board, management and staff of the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers on its 70th anniversary. President Buhari, in a statement issued Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, extolled the founder, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, whose legacies in almost all sectors, he said, continued to speak of
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Kogi gov’ship: Igala group urges voters to shun violence
Ahead of the Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi State, the Igala Heritage Foundation (IHF) has urged voters to shun acts that can led to violence and disruption of electoral processes in the state. The IHF President, Prince Adejo Egbita, at a press conference said that the preliminary reports on the state regarding preparations for the
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Customs to begin electronic clearance for imported, exported goods
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has obtained approval from President Muhammadu Buhari to begin electronic process for clearing imported and exported goods. The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali Rtd disclosed this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of 40 officers from the Senior Course 3 session at the Nigeria Customs Command
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NECO dismisses 70 Staff over certificate forgery
The Management of National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved the dismissal of 70 staff from her services for certificate forgery. These dismissals are sequel to a report submitted by a Management Committee constituted to verify certificate of staff, a statement by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani said. “The certificate Verification Committee
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Indian govt goes after Amnesty International, revokes licences of 1,300 NGOs
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the premises of Amnesty International in Bengaluru. CBI has alleged irregularities in foreign funding, Sputnik reports India’s Federal Home Ministry had revoked the watchdog’s license and those of 1,300 volunteer organisations under the Foreign Currency Regulation Act in 2010. The U.S.-based human rights watchdog, is critical
Indian govt goes after Amnesty International, revokes licences of 1,300 NGOs
Why Dasuki, EL-Zakzaky, Sowore remain in detention – DSS
The Department of State Services, DSS, has reacted to public outcry by Nigerians about detention of some notable persons undergoing trials at the courts. DSS has been accused of refusing to obey court orders. In a statement on Friday, DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, explained the circumstances that warranted the custody of Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.),
Why Dasuki, EL-Zakzaky, Sowore remain in detention – DSS
Govt declares Monday, Nov 18 public holiday
Anambra State Government has declared Monday, November 18, 2019 a work-free day. This is in Commemoration of the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe. A release by the Head of Service, Barr Harry Uduh, stated that the day will be work free in the state, and that workers are
Govt declares Monday, Nov 18 public holiday
Trump impeachment latest: What sacked US envoy told congress
Ousted U.S Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, has told Congress that she felt threatened by President Donald Trump. Yovanovitch stated that Trump made disparaging comments about her in a July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. She also described how she was recalled from Kiev in the middle of the night after being told
Trump impeachment latest: What sacked US envoy told congress
NECO sacks over 70 staff, gives reason
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed no fewer than 70 staff for alleged certificate forgery. The approval for the sack of the affected staff was made at NECO’s 17th extra-ordinary meeting of the Governing Board after vetting a report by a verification committee set up by the management. The decision was part of a
NECO sacks over 70 staff, gives reason
Kogi decides: PDP accuses APC of sending gunmen after Gov. Makinde, Wada
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly sending armed thugs to invade the venue of the meeting of its leaders, including Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and its candidate, Engr. Musa Wada, in Lokoja. PDP claimed that several “hooded APC thugs, armed with automatic rifles and other
Kogi decides: PDP accuses APC of sending gunmen after Gov. Makinde, Wada
Police arrest man for allegedly killing student in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a student, Hassan Abdullah of Government Secondary Rigachikun, in Igabi Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in the school premises on Thursday at about 11 am when the suspect, Sani Umar, who is not a student
Police arrest man for allegedly killing student in Kaduna
Presidential election: Buhari reacts to Supreme Court ruling on why he defeated Atiku
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday reacted to the Supreme Court ruling on why he was declared winner of the 2019 presidential election. Buhari, who welcomed the “elucidation of the Supreme Court ruling on the PDP petition,” stressed that the onus of proof must necessarily fall on those that challenge votes. In a statement by his
Presidential election: Buhari reacts to Supreme Court ruling on why he defeated Atiku
EURO 2020: I don’t want to jinx myself – Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham has reacted to England’s 7-0 victory over Montenegro in a Euro 2020 qualifier encounter at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night. Goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (1), Harry Kane (3), Marcus Rashford (1), Aleksandar Sofranac (OG) and Tammy Abraham (1) ensure the Three Lions qualified for Euro 2020. Abraham, who netted his first
EURO 2020: I don’t want to jinx myself – Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham
El-Rufai states position on border closure
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has backed the Federal Government’s closure of Nigeria’s land borders. According to him, it is unfair for smaller countries to be sabotaging a big country like Nigeria. El-Rufai, who was a special guest at the graduation of Senior Course Three of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, […]
El-Rufai states position on border closure
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