
Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 17th December 2019
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JUST IN: Passenger bags jail term for smoking onboard Air Peace
A passenger, who was caught smoking on board Air Peace international flight P4 7558 from Sharjah – Lagos, has been sentenced to a two-week imprisonment with the option of paying N200,000 as a fine by an Ogba Magistrate Court. The passenger was seen smoking a cigarette onboard the flight on December 11, 2019 and was
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Power sector is improving gradually – FG
The Minister of State of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba, has said that the power sector in the country is improving and better than before. The minister, who said this on Tuesday in Benin during the inspection of Azura-Edo power plant, assured of regular power supply during the yuletide period. “The power sector is improving gradually and
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90% of kidney patients die annually – Expert
The federal and state governments have been called upon to assist Nigerians battling kidney diseases as many Nigerians die on yearly as a result of insufficient funds to manage the ailment. Speaking at the maiden launch of N500 million kidney care trust fund by At Remmy in Lagos on Tuesday, a Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Jacob
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Hyundai to set up car plant in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will collaborate with and support Hyundai Engineering Company Limited to set up a car plant and also rehabilitate petroleum refineries. The president stated this when he received the President/Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Engineering, Mr Chang Hag Kim, at State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. He said that Nigeria was committed
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Over 100 million Nigerian youths without decent jobs – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said, at least, 100 million of its population are without decent jobs. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this while speaking at the 2019 National Migration Dialogue at the State House on Tuesday. While lamenting that the government was worried about the rate at which Nigerian
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JUST IN: Court orders Malami, DSS boss to explain Sowore’s detention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and the Director-General of the Department of State Service, Yusuf Bichi, to explain the reason for the continued detention of Omoyele Sowore. Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow, had, through a motion ex-parte filed by his
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BREAKING: Buhari signs 2020 Budget into law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into law during a brief ceremony at State House, Abuja on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila of the House of Representatives, and the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed. Buhari, in his speech, directed
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Rotary launches 2,000 bags for FCT mothers to remember immunisation
Rotary club of Abuja Federal has launched a project to distribute some 2,000 custom-made “immunisation reminder” bags to mothers across five communities in the FCT. The launch of the project started with 250 mothers getting the “immunisation reminder” bags in Piwoyi, an inner-city slum community the club has adopted for its disease-prevention-and treatment campaign. “The
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Buhari speaks on 2020 budget
Speech by his Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the signing into law of the 2020 Appropriation Bill. Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 PROTOCOLS 1. It is my pleasant duty, today, on my 77th birthday, to sign the 2020 Appropriation Bill into law. I thank the National Assembly,
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‘Why anti-Corruption war not Buhari’s main business’
The Say No Campaign Nigeria (SNC-Nigeria) has said that the anti-corruption efforts in the country was failing because Nigerians continue to see it as the main business of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. The Co-convener of the SNC-Nigeria and Chairman of the Partners for Electoral Reform (PER), Ezenwa Nwagwu, said this on Monday in Abuja
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NIPOST reveals how much FG has made from stamp duties
The Post Master General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi, Monday, said that the Federal Government has raked in over N45.8 billion from stamp duties following the reforms introduced by the present administration. Adegbuyi said there is no conflict between NIPOST and the Federal Inland Revenue
NIPOST reveals how much FG has made from stamp duties
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Livescore from El Clasico clash in LaLiga
Barcelona and Real Madrid go into Wednesday’s El Clasico game joint top of LaLiga. The champions drew 2-2 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, while Los Blancos failed to overtake them following a 1-1 draw with Valencia. This game at the Camp Nou was postponed from its original date because of riots, but will now see
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Livescore from El Clasico clash in LaLiga
El Clásico: Zidane names Real Madrid squad to face Barcelona Full list
Real Madrid have announced their squad to tackle Barcelona in Wednesday’s La Liga El Clásico clash at the Camp Nou Stadium. Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has released a 19-man squad through the club’s official website on Tuesday. Zidane’s men head to the game following a 1-1 draw with Valencia in the La Liga on
El Clásico: Zidane names Real Madrid squad to face Barcelona Full list
Remmy Court offers superb, affordable 4 Bedroom Terrace + BQ at Lekki
Remmy Court in Lekki Scheme II offers a unique interior to suit personal preferences of people who value taste and class. Marketed by Smart Assets, a property development and real estate investment management company, the limited units have superb entertaining terraces that are contemporary styled. Remmy Court promises to deliver exclusive high quality living, using
Remmy Court offers superb, affordable 4 Bedroom Terrace + BQ at Lekki
EPL: Ancelotti’s possible new club, contract, salary finally emerge
Premier League club, Everton is set to confirm former Napoli manager, Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager as reported by UK Mirror on Tuesday. Everton have agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Ancelotti which will see him pocket a basic salary £11.5million-per-year with a bonus of £2.5million at Goodison Park if he keeps the club
EPL: Ancelotti’s possible new club, contract, salary finally emerge
How N37bn NASS renovation exposed Buhari government’s corruption – PDP claims
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the N37 billion meant for the renovation of the National Assembly complex as an unpardonable rip-off plot and the last straw of the brazen corruption that pervades the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC administration. PDP said it was indefensible for the Buhari Presidency to propose a whopping N37 billion
How N37bn NASS renovation exposed Buhari government’s corruption – PDP claims
Raymond Dokpesi speaks on dumping PDP for APC
Raymond Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, says he has no immediate plan to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Dokpesi, who is also the proprietor of the African Independent Television, AIT, disclosed this while addressing party faithful in Agenebode, Estako East Local Government Area (LGA)
Raymond Dokpesi speaks on dumping PDP for APC
Two internet fraudsters jailed in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Tuesday secured the conviction of two persons charged before a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on offences bordering on internet fraud and other related offences. The convicts Chibueze Meshak and Babatunde Bashir, were convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment by the
Two internet fraudsters jailed in Ilorin
NDLEA arrests suspected killer of officials, destroys 14.3 tons Indian hemp farms in Ondo
The Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a notorious drug merchant in the state over his alleged link with the murder of four of its officials. According to the State Commander of the agency, Haruna Gagara who did not disclose the name of the drug kingpin, the drug
NDLEA arrests suspected killer of officials, destroys 14.3 tons Indian hemp farms in Ondo
APC crisis: I was never suspended – VON DG, Okechukwu hits Oshiomhole
The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu has brushed aside the reported lifting of suspension on him by the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Working Committee. Okechukwu, a chieftain of APC from Enugu State said he was never suspended from the party. DAILY POST reports that the APC NWC had in a statement
APC crisis: I was never suspended – VON DG, Okechukwu hits Oshiomhole
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