Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 30th December 2019
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JTF, Navy visit ex President Jonathan in Otuoke over attack
The Joint Task Force (JFT), code named Operation Delta Safe, and the Nigerian Navy, on Monday, visited former President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The visit was to ascertain the level of damage following an attack on the former president’s residence by unknown gunmen on Christmas eve. They said
Daily Trust.
Nigeria considering adoption of Eco as ECOWAS currency – Minister
The Federal Government says it is studying the situation on change of West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) currency, Eco, to be used as ECOWAS single currency. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, made this known in a statement by Yunusa Abdullahi, her Special Adviser, Media and Communication, in
Daily Trust.
Kaduna State generates N44bn IGR in 2019
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS) says the state has generated over N44 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2019. Dr Zaid Abubakar, Executive Chairman of the organisation, made the disclosure while presenting the agency’s scorecard for the year at a news conference on Monday in Kaduna. Abubakar said the revenue generated surpassed
Daily Trust.
Security meeting: What Buhari told security chiefs to do in 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday in Abuja, presided over a meeting of the security council where he directed security chiefs to ensure peaceful and stable socio-economic environment across the country. Addressing State House Correspondents after the meeting, Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas, said the meeting appraised the nation’s security situations in 2019
Daily Trust.
Oshiomhole, Obaseki faceoff: Edo traditional rulers fix date for fasting, prayer
The Edo Council of Traditional Rulers will, on January 2, 2020, embark on fasting and prayer to seek God’s intervention in the ongoing crisis in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his immediate predecessor and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams
Daily Trust.
TEF-UNDP unveils final 2,100 Africans for entrepreneurship programme (with FULL LIST)
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Monday announced a final list of 2,100 African entrepreneurs who will benefit from the inaugural TEF-UNDP Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme targets small business owners in rural communities across the 7 Sahel countries of Africa including Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon. A statement from the foundation
Daily Trust.
JUST IN: 4 killed as two Edo communities fight over land
Four persons have allegedly been killed in Edo State as a result of a boundary dispute between two communities. The land dispute, it was gathered, is between Itsukwi and Imiakabu communities in Etsako East local government area of the state. It was gathered that both communities have been claiming ownership of the land for a
Daily Trust.
BREAKING: Military to pull out of Northeast next year – CNS
The military will begin to withdraw its forces from areas in the country where the desired objectives have been achieved starting from the first quarter of next year to enable them focus attention on other emerging threats and areas of concern. Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas, said this at the Presidential Villa,
Daily Trust.
Borno gov visits Gwoza LG, passes nights across villages
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has traveled to Gwoza local government area in the southern part of the state, where he will spend days undertaking different humanitarian and developmental activities in towns populated by displaced and vulnerable residents. Our correspondent reports that, having passed Sunday night there, Zulum this morning, commissioned a new Primary Healthcare
Daily Trust.
Apapa-Oshodi expressway will last for 40 years when completed – Dangote
The Apapa-Oshodi expressway currently under construction by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) will last for 40 years when completed, the President/Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said. He gave the assurance on Monday when he took the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on an inspection tour of the 35-kilometre Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonsoki-Ojota highway
Daily Trust.
EPL: What Michael Owen, Sherwood said about Kelechi Iheanacho after Leicester’s 2-1 win over West Ham
Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen and erstwhile Tottenham Hotspur boss, Tim Sherwood, have praised Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho after he netted against West Ham on Saturday. Iheanacho scored a poacher’s goal for Leicester during the first half of their 2-1 win against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Ayoze Perez created the goal for
EPL: What Michael Owen, Sherwood said about Kelechi Iheanacho after Leicester’s 2-1 win over West Ham
Tension as over 200 Fulanis storm Ondo community
Crisis was on Friday averted at Ajowa-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the alleged entry of over 200 strange faces into the community. Youths of the community had mobilized to confront the strangers who were said to be of Fulani origin, the youths were said to be angered following
Tension as over 200 Fulanis storm Ondo community
EPL: Guardiola gets strong warning over losing star player to Real Madrid or Barcelona
Former Manchester United player, Garth Crooks has warned Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola that he may lose star player, Kevin de Bruyne to Real Madrid or Barcelona if he does not treat the Belgium international right at Etihad. Crooks said this after De Bruyne lead Man City to defeat Sheffield United 2-0 in Sunday’s Premier
EPL: Guardiola gets strong warning over losing star player to Real Madrid or Barcelona
Agba Jalingo: NANS blows hot over journalist’s incarceration
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for the release of Agba Jalingo, a journalist, charged with treasonable felony among others, from correctional centre custody. Mr Adeyemi Azeez, the National Public Relations Officer of the association made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Jalingo, a publisher of CrossRiverWatch was arrested
Agba Jalingo: NANS blows hot over journalist’s incarceration
Border closure: Buhari govt lists achievements
The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has listed the achievements gained so far from the closure of Nigerian borders to neighbouring countries. The Minister of Information, Cuture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, listed the gains when he addressed the press in Abuja on Monday. He described the decision to shut the borders as undoubtedly one
Border closure: Buhari govt lists achievements
Gov Wike swears in 28 Commissioners, Special Advisers, warns against 2023 discussions
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Monday swore-in 13 New Commissioners. The Rivers State Governor also swore-in 15 Special Advisers to the Governor in a ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House Port Harcourt. The Governor charged the new Commissioners and Special Advisers to always place the interest of Rivers State above
Gov Wike swears in 28 Commissioners, Special Advisers, warns against 2023 discussions
Coca-Cola refreshes consumers with #Besanta Yuletide Campaign
The Christmas season will be incomplete without the fun, laughter and excitement that Coca-Cola traditionally brings! Year after year Coca-Cola has refreshed countless families and brought much joy to holiday makers all over the world! This year, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited launched its #BeSanta Campaign, designed to advocate the spirit of sharing and caring at Christmas.
Coca-Cola refreshes consumers with #Besanta Yuletide Campaign
Panic as explosions rock Damaturu
Residents of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital were in the early hours of Monday, thrown into confusion after a military amour tank caught fire and ammunitions contained in the vehicle exploded. The incident occurred around August 27th Stadium in the metropolis where troops were stationed for security reason. The development forced residents within the vicinity
Panic as explosions rock Damaturu
Lawmaker slumps, dies
A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Isah Harisu, is dead. The lawmaker passed away on Monday during plenary. Harisu, the representative of Kebbe Constituency, was said to have arrived the assembly complex in seeming good health. DAILY POST gathered that he later showed signs of discomfort, slumped and died. Deputy Speaker, Abubakar
Lawmaker slumps, dies
EPL: Four senior Man Utd players miss training ahead of Arsenal clash
Paul Pogba missed Manchester United’s training session on Monday morning, ahead of their game on New Year’s Day against Arsenal. However, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was still handed a massive boost, as Eric Bailly returned. Pogba appeared as a substitute in recent matches against Watford and Newcastle, but was left out of their 2-0 victory
EPL: Four senior Man Utd players miss training ahead of Arsenal clash
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