Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 2nd December 2019
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2020 budget: Coalition launches campaign on 15% health allocation
The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health at Scale (PACFaH@Scale), a health accountability network of Nigerian civil society organizations has launched a social media campaign on the proposed 2020 health budget. The campaign is aimed at holding lawmakers accountable to meet 15% quota for the health budget. The campaign hashtag is #fundmyhealth2020. African
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Doctors reject new minimum wage in Lagos
Doctors in Lagos state, under the aegis of Medical Guild, have rejected the new minimum wage paid to workers by the state government, saying it is below the expectations of civil servants. Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Guild, made the doctors’ decision known on Monday at a media briefing on the Scientific Conference scheduled
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Ilorin residents worry over huge refuse on major streets
Residents of Ilorin in Kwara state, on Monday, expressed fear over possible outbreak of epidemics, as refuse has taken over major streets within the metropolis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in spite of the observance of the monthly sanitation exercise, heaps of refuse still occupy major roads in the state capital. A
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NYSC appoints new Coordinator for Zamfara
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Alhaji Namalam Taura as new Coordinator of the Scheme in Zamfara state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the scheme in the state, Mr Philip Karayom and made available to newsmen in Tsafe on Monday. Karayom said Taura’s appointment followed
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Kidnapping: Police confirm release of Abuja monarch
The Police have confirmed the release of Alhaji Ibrahim Pada, a traditional ruler of Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by his abductors. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pada was abducted by gunmen on Nov. 27 at his residence. The spokesman of the police command in the FCT,
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We’ll not participate in Wednesday’s Trump impeachment hearing – White House
The White House told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump and his lawyers would not participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of “fundamental fairness.” White House counsel Pat Cipollone wrote to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, according to a copy of a letter. Trump’s aides responded defiantly
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Philippines evacuates 200,000 ahead of typhoon, to shutdown main airport
The Philippines evacuated 200,000 people in coastal and mountainous areas due to fears of flooding and landslides, saying it would also shut its main international airport as a powerful typhoon was set to make landfall on Monday. Typhoon Kammuri, the 20th typhoon to hit the country this year, was expected to make landfall on the
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Ace broadcaster Emmanuel Ugolee authors ‘A hundred random light bulbs’
Economist, Broadcaster, Marketing Communications specialist, Content creator and Voice Actor, Emmanuel Ugolee has added yet another giant stride to his list of known accomplishments as he turns author with the release of his book titled “A hundred random light bulbs” Born in Jos Plateau State, Emmanuel Ugolee who hails from Abia state started broadcasting in
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Dad left only N7,000 in his account as former Head of State – Murtala Muhammed’s son
Risqua Muhammed, a son to the former Nigerian Head of State, late General Murtala Muhammed, on Monday said his late father left only N7,000 in his bank account despite being the nation’s number one citizen. He spoke during the unveiling of the statue of his late father at the entrance of the post-graduate hall of
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Lawmakers want FG to offset N400bn pensioners’ backlog
Worried by the huge backlog of accrued rights for retired federal pensioners currently put at about N400bn under the contributory pension scheme, some legislators have told the federal government to prioritize the payment of the pension liabilities. Following this backlog, all federal government staff who retired as at December 2018 are yet to start receiving
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Doctors reject new Minimum Wage
Doctors in Lagos State, under the aegis of Medical Guild, have rejected the new minimum wage paid to workers by the state government, saying it is below the expectations of civil servants. Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Guild, made the doctors’ decision known on Monday at a media briefing on the Scientific Conference scheduled
Doctors reject new Minimum Wage
Gov Bello invokes Allah wrath on those abusing Quran
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has called on the people of the state, especially Muslims, to pray to Allah to bring his wrath on those abusing the Holy Qur’an. Matawalle made the call on Monday in Gusau at the opening of the state chapter of the 2019 Qur’anic recitation competition (Musabaka). “This prayer is
Gov Bello invokes Allah wrath on those abusing Quran
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC set to present witness against Ofili-Ajumogobia, Obla
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday, told Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos that it was ready to present its first witness against Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia and Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN. It would be recalled that Ofili-Ajumogobia and Obla were re-arraigned on Wednesday,
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC set to present witness against Ofili-Ajumogobia, Obla
EFCC arraigns businessman for alleged N6m fraud in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Monday, arraigned Sadiq Mustapha over N6 million allegedly obtained by false pretence. Mustapha was also charged for operating a Bureau de Change not authorised by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. The 33-year-old businessman was made to appear before Justice Mallong Peter of the Federal High Court, sitting
EFCC arraigns businessman for alleged N6m fraud in Kaduna
Controller of Corrections laments congestion of centres in Akwa Ibom
The Controller of Corrections Services, Akwa Ibom state command, Alex Oditah has decried the spate of congestion in all the correctional facilities in the state. He said the high number of people awaiting trial had worsened as over 70 percent of inmates in their facilities fall on that list. Oditah disclosed this on Monday at
Controller of Corrections laments congestion of centres in Akwa Ibom
Borno Governor Zulum presents 2020 budget proposal of N134.5bn
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented 2020 budget proposal of N143.5bn to the State House of Assembly. The Governor announced that N67. 5 billion representing 50.3 percent is for recurrent expenditure while N66.9 billion is for capital expenditures. He added that the budget is to be financed from statutory allocation. Presenting the budget
Borno Governor Zulum presents 2020 budget proposal of N134.5bn
Abducted Abuja traditional ruler regains freedom
The Police have confirmed the release of Alhaji Ibrahim Pada, a traditional ruler of Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by his abductors. DAILY POST had reported that Pada was abducted by gunmen on Nov. 27 at his residence. But, the spokesman of the police command in the FCT, ASP
Abducted Abuja traditional ruler regains freedom
NYSC calls for increase in Corps members’ allowance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed for the increase in the allowances of corps members serving in Enugu State government institutions. The NYSC also called for the urgent renovation of the dilapidated structures in the orientation camp. The Coordinator of the scheme in the state, Mr Stephen Dewan made the appeal on Monday
NYSC calls for increase in Corps members’ allowance
Presidency reveals how Nigerians would benefit from Buhari’s foreign trips
Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Public Matters, says Nigerians are benefitting from the goodwill of the President. Ngelale said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while speaking on the impact of the President’s foreign trips. He said Buhari’s foreign trips have been
Presidency reveals how Nigerians would benefit from Buhari’s foreign trips
Buhari reacts to road construction in his hometown of Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said efforts of the Katsina State Government in constructing and improving road networks across the state deserves commendation. Buhari commended the state government for its focus on linking economically viable areas in the hinterlands to markets, public institutions and schools. He said this while commissioning the 28 km Randa Doguru-
Buhari reacts to road construction in his hometown of Daura
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