Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 4th December 2019
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Bauchi judiciary discovers 55 ghost workers
Bauchi state Ministry of Justice on Wednesday said it has discovered 55 ghost workers on the state government’s payroll under the ministry. The state’s Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, disclosed this during the the commencement of the 2019/2020 Legal Year. She said in order to sanitize the payroll of the judiciary a High Powered Committee
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BREAKING: Buhari appoints nine new Permanent Secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. The Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (Ag. HoCSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this on Wednesday in Abuja in a statement signed by Mrs. Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, Director, Communications, Office of the Head of the Civil
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Edo Assembly declares 12 members-elect seats vacant
The Edo State House of Assembly has declared vacant the seats of 12 lawmakers who failed to present themselves to the speaker of the House for inauguration into the 7th Assembly. The House also declared vacant the seats of Uyi Ekhosuehi and Henry Okaka representing Oredo East and Owan East respectively, who didn’t meet mandatory sitting
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Buhari vows to ensure Liberia’s stability
President Muhammadu Buhari says the stability of Liberia is a key part of his vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the West African sub-region. President Buhari, who spoke while receiving Ms Mawine Diggs, Special Envoy of President George Weah and Liberia’s Acting Foreign Affairs Minister in the State House, promised to do everything possible
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Reps urge banks to halt casualisation, convert core casual staff to permanent
The House of Representatives has called on Nigerian commercial banks to stop the casualisation of their staff. Adopting a motion moved on the floor of the House on Wednesday by Amobi Yinusa Akintola titled “Need for Commercial Banks to Stop Casualisation of Workers” the House observed that, prior to the proliferation of commercial banks, bank
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Bandits kill 8, kidnap district head, 6 others in Niger
Armed men suspected to be bandits on Tuesday and early hours of Wednesday, attacked two communities in Rafi local government area of Niger state, killing about eight persons in their wake. The attackers also kidnapped the District Head of Madaka, Alhaji Zakari Yau, his wife, the village head of Kukoki and four others others, fleeing
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Reps call for review of agreements between oil coys, host communities
The House of Representatives has called for the review of all existing agreements between oil companies operating in Nigeria and their host communities. The call followed the adoption of a motion moved by Ossai Nicholas Ossai on the floor of the House on Wednesday titled “Holistic Review of all agreements between Oil Companies in Nigeria
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Kwara govt, former speaker clash over siphoned N5bn allegation
The Kwara State Government on Wednesday hit back at the former House of Assembly Speaker Ali Ahmad over his comment that the government unfairly accused him and his colleagues of siphoning public funds. The former speaker of the Kwara state house of assembly Ali Ahmad, in a statement on Tuesday exonerated the 8th assembly from
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Senate increases local contractors mobilization fee to 30%
Senate has on Wednesday increased the mobilization fees of local contractor to 30 from 15 per cent. This followed the amendment of the public procurement Act 2007, which also reduced time frame for contract award to two weeks for processing and four days to issue certificates to qualified contractors. In consideration of the amendment report
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Police declared Nnamdi Kanu lawyer wanted to kill Biafra struggle, IPOB claims
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday claimed police declared Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor wanted in efforts to kill the group’s struggle for Biafra Republic. He was declared wanted in connection of the killing of two police officers in Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state during a fracas on Monday. IPOB’s
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Liverpool vs Everton: Livescore from Merseyside Derby
Liverpool take on Everton in the first Merseyside Derby of the season on Wednesday night. The Reds will be looking to take all three points from their struggling rivals, especially after Manchester City thrashed Burnley 4-1 on Tuesday. For Marco Silva, his job is on the line and he will be desperate to get a
Liverpool vs Everton: Livescore from Merseyside Derby
Five arrested over murder of haulage driver in Ondo, prime suspect on the run
The policeman who allegedly shot and killed a haulage driver in Ondo State is yet to be arrested. The Police Command in the state on Wednesday disclosed that the trigger happy policeman identified as Sergeant Idowu Omosuyi has been on the run since he committed the crime. However, the police stated that five of his
Five arrested over murder of haulage driver in Ondo, prime suspect on the run
Reps want CBN to sanction banks casualizing staff
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to penalize commercial banks that fail to convert all casual workers to permanent staff without delay. The Green Chamber urged all commercial banks to convert all casual workers to permanent staff. The resolutions followed the consideration of motion moved by Amobi Akintola (APC,
Reps want CBN to sanction banks casualizing staff
Magu escapes court’s sack as EFCC chairman
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed requests to sack Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, even though it faulted Magu’s unending stay in acting capacity. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu delivered separate judgments in five separate suits instituted in 2017 seeking judicial pronouncement on Magu’s
Magu escapes court’s sack as EFCC chairman
Ifeanyi Ubah vs EFCC: What happened in court on Wednesday
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until Feb. 13, 2020, trial of the Chairman of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd., Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, charged with fraud. The Federal Government brought the charge before Justice Nicholas Oweibo. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Capital Oil and Gas is named as the second
Ifeanyi Ubah vs EFCC: What happened in court on Wednesday
Bandits: Senate President, Lawan sends strong message to Service Chiefs
Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate, on Wednesday charged Service Chiefs and security agencies to immediately swing into action and repel attacks and assaults by armed bandits on Nigerians across some states in the North. Lawan made the call after consideration of a motion brought to the floor by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East)
Bandits: Senate President, Lawan sends strong message to Service Chiefs
Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Livescore from EPL clash at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, four days after they lost 1-0 to West Ham on their home patch. The result saw the Blues drop to fourth place, still on 26 points. Villa battled to a 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, coming back from behind twice to rescue a
Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Livescore from EPL clash at Stamford Bridge
Man Utd vs Tottenham: Livescore from EPL clash at Old Trafford
Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The Red Devils could only draw 2-2 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford three days prior. However, this game takes on a different level of importance, as Jose Mourinho will be returning to United as Tottenham Hotspur manager. Spurs are currently two points
Man Utd vs Tottenham: Livescore from EPL clash at Old Trafford
Trump lambasts Canadian PM Trudeau after leaked video
U.S. President, Donald Trump called Justin Trudeau “two-faced” on Wednesday after the Canadian Prime Minister appeared to be caught on camera joking about his press appearances during a chat with other leaders at a NATO summit in Britain. Reuters reports that Trudeau was filmed at a Buckingham Palace reception for NATO leaders on Tuesday evening
Trump lambasts Canadian PM Trudeau after leaked video
Edo Assembly passes 2020 bill
The Edo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed the state 2020 Appropriation Bill of N179.2 billion. This followed a motion by House Leader, Mr Roland Asoro and seconded by Mr Ephraim Aluebhosele, member representing Igueben at plenary in Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Godwin Obaseki had on Nov. 13,
Edo Assembly passes 2020 bill
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