Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 8th December 2019
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PDP sweeps Adamawa LG chairmanship election
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the 21 local government council chairmanship position in the Saturday’s LG elections in Adamawa. Mr. Isa Shetima, chairman, Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), who declared the results on Sunday in Yola, said the result of councillors for the 226 wards had been announced at the local
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Anglican church bans brochure, `asoebi’ at funerals
Anglican Communion, Diocese on the Niger has banned the printing of brochure and ceremonial dresses aka `Asoebi’ during burial rites of its members at the diocese to reduce burial cost. Ven. Ikechukwu Ihemtuge, Vicar in charge of St. Andrew’s Church, Obosi, disclosed this during the church service on Sunday in Obosi Idemili North Local Government
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Hate Speech bill a distraction to be discarded, says Catholic church
The Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) an organ of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that the controversial Hate Speech Bill in the Senate is a distraction that conflicts with democracy and thus should be discarded by the lawmakers. The Executive Secretary/CEO Caritas Nigeria and National Director, Church and Society Catholic
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Opposition will monitor implementation of 2020 budget – Elumelu
The minority leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu (PDP, Delta) has disclosed that, the opposition caucus will closely monitor the implementation of the N10.59 trillion budget for the 2020 fiscal year by stepping up its oversight activities. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Elumelu said that the minority leadership has already
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Catholic Caritas Nigeria donates to needy in Abuja
The Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) an organ of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Sunday in Abuja donated food and clothing materials to the needy as part of activities marking this year’s World Day of the Poor in the country. Speaking at the event held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria
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Why I’m inspecting power projects nationwide – Mamman
The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman has explained why he has been inspecting power projects nationwide noting that he needed to be acquainted with the projects, verify issues before making promises. Mamman who spoke during a facility tour to MEMMCOL, an indigenous meter manufacturer in Lagos at the weekend, to ascertain the capacity of
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I won’t contest election again – Senator Goje
Senator representing Gombe Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Muhammad Danjuma Goje on Sunday that he will never contest for any elective position again. Addressing a mammoth crowd at the Pantami Township Stadium, Senator Goje said he is stepping aside in 2023 to give young politicians from the state chance to also partake in
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Katsina pays N629m for WAEC, NECO other fees this year
About N647m has been expended by Katsina State Government on the payment of final year examination fees for its secondary school students, the state commissioner of Education, Badamasi Lawal has said A breakdown shows N208m was paid for WAEC, NECO N397m, NABTEB N10m and NBAIS N14m. Speaking with newsmen, Lawal said the full results of
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Ondo, Akure to get general hospital – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said Akure, the Ondo State capital and Ondo City will soon get general hospitals to replace the old ones that were amalgamated to form a multi complex teaching hospitals in both towns. It will be recalled that the Akeredolu’s administration signed into law the establishment of the University of
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Crisis looms as varsity sacks 800 workers
Daily Trust on Sunday gathered that crisis looms in Ekiti State University following the recent disengagement of about 800 workers by the university’s administration. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, called on the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi to intervene immediately to prevent industrial disharmony that could affect smooth academic transition in the
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2020 budget: Opposition Reps members reveal plan
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), has pledged the commitment of members of the opposition parties in the house to ensure effective implementation of the 2020 budget. Elumelu, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the opposition caucus would step up its oversight activities for effective monitoring and
2020 budget: Opposition Reps members reveal plan
Lagos begins raid on pharmacies, medicine stores
The Lagos State Government says it has sealed 24 pharmacies and patent medicine stores in various parts of the state for illegal operation and operating beyond the scope of pharmaceutical practice. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. Abayomi said that the enforcement was
Lagos begins raid on pharmacies, medicine stores
Buhari reacts to death of Abubakar
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Wabili, Sarkin Malamai, Gombe who died on Friday. He described him as a man of impeccable integrity who unshakably stood by him before and after his foray into politics. Wabili was Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice when the President, then an Army Colonel, served as
Buhari reacts to death of Abubakar
BREAKING: Sowore: Falana blasts DSS, gives full details of court invasion
Femi Falana (SAN), the counsel to Omoyele Sowore has reacted to the press release of the Department of State Services (DSS) in which it absolved itself of responsibility for the armed invasion of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Falana in a statement he personally signed on Sunday condemned the DSS for what he called the
BREAKING: Sowore: Falana blasts DSS, gives full details of court invasion
Traditional ruler allegedly rapes 6-year-old boy in Yobe
A traditional ruler in Yobe state, Northeast Nigeria has been suspended indefinitely from his position as Lawan (Ward Head) of Fannami ward in Gashua, Bade local government area following an allegation of rape of a six-year-old boy from his community. A statement from the Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego on
Traditional ruler allegedly rapes 6-year-old boy in Yobe
21-year-old Singer, Juice Wrld is dead
Popular young rapper, Juice Wrld is dead He died after suffering a seizure in Chicago’s Midway airport, TMZ reports. It was learnt that Juice’s flight from California landed early Sunday morning and he suffered the seizure while walking through the airport. It was reported that Juice was still conscious when he was rushed to a
21-year-old Singer, Juice Wrld is dead
Sowore’s ReArrest: There is no law prohibiting arrest of suspects in Court- Rights activist, Ikimi
Renowned human rights activist, Mr. Oghenejabor Ikimi Esq on Sunday said there is no law in Nigeria prohibiting the arrests of suspects in Court. Ikimi made the assertion in a telephone chat with Our Correspondent in Warri. Ikimi who is the Executive Director of the Centre for the Vulnerable and Underprivileged, CENTREP, however, explained that
Sowore’s ReArrest: There is no law prohibiting arrest of suspects in Court- Rights activist, Ikimi
Akeredolu appoints three new aides
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday, approved the appointment of Messrs Dapo Adepoju, Adebiyi Mayowa and Olufunmi Felix as his Special Assistants on Youth Mobilisation. This was contained in a statement issued to NAN by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olusegun Ajiboye. While Adepoju was appointed for the Ondo Central
Akeredolu appoints three new aides
Sowore’s Arrest: Gani Adams blows hot, warns Buhari
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore, by the Department of State Services (DSS) as a national tragedy. He said the situation that played out in court last Friday indicated that Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari had lost its drift as a democratic nation. Adams told newsmen
Sowore’s Arrest: Gani Adams blows hot, warns Buhari
IPPIS Controversy: ASUU debunks FG claim on enrolment of 39,000 lecturers, says Buhari’s government is specialised in fake news
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Sunday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is a government specialised in the spread of fake news. ASUU made this declaration via a statement made available to DAILY POST in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital by the ASUU Chairman, University of Ibadan chapter, Professor Deji Omole. DAILY
IPPIS Controversy: ASUU debunks FG claim on enrolment of 39,000 lecturers, says Buhari’s government is specialised in fake news
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