
Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 15th December 2019
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Restricting Keke Napep FCT’s most difficult decision, says minister
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello said that the restriction placed on commercial tricycle operators to certain parts of the city was one of the most difficult decisions that the FCT administration had to make. Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, in a statement on Sunday, said Bello disclosed this during the presentation
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Osun monarch divorces queen over irreconcilable differences
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has divorced his wife, Ms Chanel Chin over irreconcilable differences. The monarch in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem urged members of the public not to treat his ex-wife as a queen any more. Oluwo wished his former wife well in her future endeavours
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Ortom to meet Buhari over withdrawal of military operation in Benue
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has disclosed plan to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over speculations that the military Operation Whirl Stroke may be withdrawn from Benue on the account that peace has been restored in the state. Ortom made the disclosure on Sunday at a thanksgiving service in honour of a newly ordained
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2 OAU lecturers die in 2 days
The Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife has lost two of its lecturers Professor Jerome Elusiyan and Dr. Victoria Oluwaremilekun within two days. Elusiyan, a Professor of Paediatrics was said to have been killed by bandits while traveling and Oluwaremilekun, the Acting Head of Department of Dramatic Arts died suddenly on Sunday. Oluwaremilekun directed this year’s
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Project to engage men to eliminate sexual, gender based violence
The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), today, commenced the implementation of a project to engage men in the reduction of gender based violence (GBV), foster sexual & reproductive health & rights (SRHR), and curb harmful traditional practices in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the project lead, Vincent Dania, said Centre
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Mad man kills 5-year-old, elderly in Taraba
A lunatic person has killed a five year old boy and an elderly person at Tella town in Gassol local government area of Taraba state. An eye witness, Musa Waziri, told Daily Trust that the incident occurred at Jiddawo area of Tella when the mad man attacked the Five year old boy with Knife in
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APC remains a party to beat in Zamfara, says Yari
Former governor of Zamfara state, Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar said the All Progressive Congress (APC) had remained a formidable party to beat despite losing power in the state. Addressing a large crowd of APC members and supporters from the 14 local government areas of the state shortly after a stakeholders meeting of the party in his
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Mark, Ogbeha visit IBB amidst “fake” death rumours
Former Senate President, David Mark on Sunday visited former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida at his Hill Top residence in Minna shortly after online reports surfaced with rumours of his death. On the former Senate president’s entourage was a former military administrator of Kogi state, Col Tunde Ogbeha. The duo arrived the Minna International Airport
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Serving army officer in police net over alleged car theft
The police in Edo state have arrested a 25-year-old serving army officer, Eyosu Kennedy (25), for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry vehicle. Kennedy, a Private officer serving In Battalion 112, Borno state was over the weekend paraded alongside, 48 suspects arrested for various crime by the state Commissioner of Police, Lawan Tanko Jemeta. The police
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TCN installs 68 transformers, targets 10,000MW by July 2020
The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Usman Gur Mohammed has announced the installation of 68 transformers nationwide since 2017, assuring that transmission wheeling capacity will reach 10,000 megawatts (MW) by July 2020. Mohammed was addressing newsmen at a quarterly TCN briefing in Abuja last weekend. He said the massive milestones
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FCT Minister gives real reason for restricting Keke Napep in Abuja
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that the restriction placed on commercial tricycle operators to certain parts of the city was one of the most difficult decisions that the FCT administration had to make. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, in a statement on Sunday, said Bello disclosed this during
FCT Minister gives real reason for restricting Keke Napep in Abuja
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Akanbi’s marriage to Chin crashes
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi’s marriage to his wife, Chanel Chin has crashed. This was announced in a statement signed by the monarch’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Alli Ibraheem However, the reason for the separation between the traditional ruler and his ex-wife, a Jamaican, who had a boy named Oduduwa for
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Akanbi’s marriage to Chin crashes
Border closure: What Nigerian govt said on Sunday
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says Federal Government’s closure of the Nigerian border does not in any way breach the free trade agreement in the West African sub-region. The minister told NAN on Sunday in Abuja that the measure was meant to protect the country and its citizens from the nefarious
Border closure: What Nigerian govt said on Sunday
Serie A: What Cristiano Ronaldo said after setting new record in Juventus’ win over Udinese
Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Sunday, insisted that individual performances do not matter after setting new record in his side’s Serie A 3-1 win over Udinese. The Portugal captain scored a brace against Udinese to become the only player in Europe’s top five leagues to hit double figures in all competitions in each of the
Serie A: What Cristiano Ronaldo said after setting new record in Juventus’ win over Udinese
Akwa Ibom: Senator Ekpenyong hails Akpabio, Buhari
Senator Christopher Ekpenyong, has hailed the decision of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to withdraw from the Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district rerun election. Ekpenyong pointed out that Akpabio’s decision not to contest against him would bring peace and harmony to the state. This was contained in a statement he made
Akwa Ibom: Senator Ekpenyong hails Akpabio, Buhari
Mbaka speaks as Ugwuanyi, other political leaders storm adoration ground
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a rare and God-fearing leader who has continued to lead the state with uncommon zeal, passion and humility even after his re-election in office. Fr. Mbaka who spoke when Gov. Ugwuanyi, accompanied by
Mbaka speaks as Ugwuanyi, other political leaders storm adoration ground
EPL: Mourinho reveals Tottenham’s major problem after win at Wolves
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted that his side’s major problem so far this season is not the defence but the team as a whole. Mourinho said this following Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday. Lucas Moura opened scoring for Mourinho’s men in the first half of the encounter
EPL: Mourinho reveals Tottenham’s major problem after win at Wolves
APC crisis: Oshiomhole mocks Gov. Obaseki, Shuaibu
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shuaibu of unleashing mayhem on members of the party in Edo State. Oshiomhole also alleged that Obaseki and Shuaibu do not have a political base in their locality, describing the two who claimed to
APC crisis: Oshiomhole mocks Gov. Obaseki, Shuaibu
EPL: What Solskjaer said about De Gea, Greewood after Man Utd’s draw with Everton
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has refused to blame his goalkeeper, David De Gea, following his side’s 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. He also heaped praises on youngster, Mason Greewood following his brilliant display against the Toffees. Victor Lindelof’s own goal and Mason Greewood’s strike gave both teams a
EPL: What Solskjaer said about De Gea, Greewood after Man Utd’s draw with Everton
EPL: De Gea sets Premier League record in Man United’s 1-1 draw with Everton
Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, on Sunday, made history in his side’s 1-1 draw with Everton at Old Trafford. Victor Lindelof’s own goal and Mason Greewood’s strike ensure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men played a draw against the Toffees. According to OptaJoe, De Gea has now conceded at least once in all of his last
EPL: De Gea sets Premier League record in Man United’s 1-1 draw with Everton
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