Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 5th December 2019
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 5th December 2019 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Bandits kill 11, abduct district heads, six others in Niger
No fewer than 11 persons were killed following invasion of bandits on Kukoki Village in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday night. According to reports, the bandits kidnapped the district head of Madaka Alhaji Zakari Yau, his wife and the village head of Kukoki. This is coming barely 48 hours after 11
Ondo driver’s killing: We’re yet to arrest killer cop, say Police
The Ondo State Police Command, yesterday, said that the policeman, who killed a truck driver on Monday at a checkpoint, was yet to be arrested. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Femi Joseph, said that the killer cop, identified as Sergeant Idowu Omosuyi, fled after committing the alleged crime. Omosuyi, attached to the
‘Mama Boko Haram,’ partner arraigned for alleged N66m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, arraigned the duo of Tahiru Saidu Daura and Aisha Alkali Wakil before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on a three-count charge of conspiracy and cheating to the tune of N66million. The prosecution of the duo followed a petition written by Ali Tijjani,
Why cultism thrives in university campuses – Police Chief
The Sango-Ota Area Commander, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr Monday Agbonika, yesterday, stated that cultism and cultists continue to thrive in higher institution campuses because policemen are never allowed to enter campuses. This was even as he stated that cultists use different tricks to initiate others into their deadly gangs. Agbonika spoke at
Seven injure, 10 cars damaged as gas explodes at hotel
Seven people were injured and 10 cars damaged yesterday afternoon in Lagos after a gas cylinder exploded at 4Point by Sheraton Hotel, Oniru, Victoria Island. The explosion occurred as a result of gas cylinder being used by welders working on the hotel premises. The leakage was said to have come from a gas cylinder hose.
Hair dye, straighteners linked to risk of breast cancer
Scientists said using permanent hair dye or chemical straighteners increases the risk of breast cancer. The findings are published in the ‘International Journal of Cancer.’ To this end, the researchers warned people to consider reducing using the products, warning that frequent users of the products were most at risk. They said, “In our study, we
Buhari appoints nine new Perm Secs
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan in a statement yesterday said the list of the successful Federal Permanent Secretaries, their States of Origin and Zones as indicated against their names . The
FG approves N4bn road projects in Kwara, Osun
…to halt trucks with excess luggage on highways The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved N4billion for the completion of road project connecting Kwara and Osun States. FEC also approved a contract of N244 million for the purchase of raw materials for production of vaccine for use against animal diseases, poultry, dogs among
How NDDC wasted funds on politicians’ children, associates – Nuneih
The Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) yesterday revealed how over the years the former boards of the commission have been in the habit of awarding scholarships to children of politicians and their associates. This was as it said that through this practice they wasted the opportunities that should have been
Okowa decries illegal levies in public schools
Again, the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has declared zero tolerance for collection of illegal fees and levies in public primary and secondary schools across the state. This is as the governor threatened to deal ruthlessly with any erring principal and school heads perpetrating such illegal collection in government schools in the state, insisting that
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