Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 3rd January 2020
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Boko Haram: Fintiri lauds army, local hunters for repelling attacks on Michika, Madagali
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has commended the military and local hunters for repelling Thursday night’s attempted attack by insurgents on some communities in Michika and Madagali local government areas. The governor, in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, appealed for calm in the affected areas, assuring that the military personnel
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Ilaje: ‘Original sites of settlements now fishing grounds’
Ilaje, lying below sea level, has become a hot spot for global warming. The melting of the ice caps means that low lying areas on the planet may be flooded, unless steps are taken to protect the shore line. Sea surges have led to the erosion of the coast, and the relocation of many Ilaje
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Air Force helicopters destroy terrorist logistics facility at Gujeri, Borno State
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Friday said its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs) logistics facility at Gujeri in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. The spokesman of the Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola in a statement said this was achieved in night-time airstrikes
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Gunmen attack Kogi community, kill 23
Twenty three persons have been killed as suspected militia, believed to be herdsmen invaded Tawari Community in Kogi LGA, of Kogi State. The Administrator of the local government, Hon. Musa Tanko Mohammed, however confirmed that 19 persons died in the midnight invasion. According to eye witness report, the attack is believed to be a reprisal
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Nigerian mission in Ghana not evicted – FG
Foreign Affairs Ministry has dismissed news reports that its High Commission in Accra, Ghana has been evicted from its properties by the host authorities. An online news reports had said that the High Commission has been asked to vacate its diplomatic property at No.10 Barnes Road, Accra after failing to renew the lease. The development,
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DSS parade suspect over fake President Buhari wedding video
The Department of State Service (DSS), Friday, paraded one Kabiru Mohammed of Dala Local Government area, Kano state, over the fabrication and dissemination of a fake wedding video between President Mohammadu Buhari and two female members of his cabinet. The spokesman of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya who paraded the suspect at the headquarters of
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Why Jos has lowest temperature of 6.7 degree Celsius- NCRS
Jet streams; rapidly moving air that moves at the upper level of the atmosphere, northeast trade wind otherwise referred to as harmattan and coupled with the altitude of Jos, the Plateau State capital has made the city the coldest in the country with temperatures as low as 6.7 degree Celsius, the National Centre for Remote
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FG begins demolition of illegal fences under Lagos bridges
The Federal Government on Friday began demolition of illegal fences under some bridges in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A NAN correspondent who monitored the exercise reports that the demolition exercise began with a fence of about 250 metres built under the descent of the Apongbon Bridge on the CMS-bound carriageway on
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Army frees seven suspected bandits in Kaduna
Nigerian Army on Friday handed over seven suspected ?bandits it arrested to Kaduna State Government after finding them to be innocent. The seven suspects were said to have been arrested at Kuyeri mountain area of Kagarko Local Government Area of the State five days ago The military said they were apprehended during an operation carried
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Sri Lanka air force plane crashes, killing all 4 aboard
A Sri Lankan Air force flight crashed in the central part of the country on Friday killing all four people on board, officials said. The aircraft, a Chinese built Y-12, crashed in the Haputale district, some 200 kilometres east of the capital Colombo, said air force spokesman Capt. Gihan Seneviratne. Two pilots and two other
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Transfer: Two Premier League clubs in battle to sign Koulibaly for £100m
Premier League clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling to sign defender, Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. According to Italian newspaper, Corriere Della Sera, the Blues and Spurs are both targeting a huge deal for the 28-year-old Senegal international and have made contacts with the player’s representatives over a £100million deal. The report claimed the
Transfer: Two Premier League clubs in battle to sign Koulibaly for £100m
Without Buhari, Nigeria would have collapsed – Ogah
The member representing Ikwo/ Ezza south Federal constituency, in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah on Friday said the emergence of President Mohammadu Buhari, saved the nation from witnessing a total collapse. Ogah made this known while in a chart with journalists at his country home at Amagu ikwo community, Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi
Without Buhari, Nigeria would have collapsed – Ogah
Olubadan promotes Adegboyega, Ajimobi, 12 others PHOTOS
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, on Friday promoted no fewer than fourteen chiefs in the Ibadan traditional Chieftaincy line. Those who were promoted by the Olubadan included the Executive Director Finance and Chief Financial Officer of OES Energy Services, Chief Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke and the younger brother of the immediate past
Olubadan promotes Adegboyega, Ajimobi, 12 others PHOTOS
Insurgency: Buhari speaks on withdrawing military from affected areas
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that withdrawal of the military from areas where peace had been restored will not be done in a manner that will expose communities to more risks of attacks. In a statement to DAILY POST on Friday by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s Media aide, the President said the withdraw exercise will
Insurgency: Buhari speaks on withdrawing military from affected areas
US vs Iran: Donald Trump reveals why gives Qassem Soleimani was killed
The United States, US, President, Donald Trump has given insight into why Iranian military General, Qassem Soleimani was killed by an airstrike. Trump disclosed that Soleimani was plotting to kill lots of American citizens but was caught in the process. In a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle, the US President insisted that
US vs Iran: Donald Trump reveals why gives Qassem Soleimani was killed
Transfer: Bayern Munich gives Arsenal fresh conditions to seal Boateng deal
Bayern Munich have told clubs that they can sign Jerome Boateng without paying any transfer fee, BILD reports. However, they would have to pay his salary, if they want him in the January window. Arsenal have opened talks with the Bundesliga champions, in a bid to sign the Germany international this month. Boateng has made
Transfer: Bayern Munich gives Arsenal fresh conditions to seal Boateng deal
Transfer: Midfielder returns to Chelsea
Burnley manager, Sean Dyche has confirmed that midfielder, Danny Drinkwater is returning to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell at the club. Drinkwater’s temporary stay at Turf Moor expires next week. Dyche made this known on Friday ahead of his side’s FA CUP third-round clash against Peterborough on Saturday afternoon. “Drinkwater is very
Transfer: Midfielder returns to Chelsea
Family loses 3 children to midnight inferno in Ibadan
Three children of the same parents were in the early hours of Friday burnt to death at their residence situated at the last bust stop, behind Ibadan Grammar School, Molete, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The names of the deceased children are Glory, 14 year old, Samuel, 8 year old and Darasimi 3 year old.
Family loses 3 children to midnight inferno in Ibadan
Enugu: Police speaks on fire outbreak
The Police Command in Enugu State says that no life or property was lost in the minor fire outbreak that occurred at the mattress section of Ogbete Main Market, Enugu on Friday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the fire happened in a shop at
Enugu: Police speaks on fire outbreak
EPL: Mourinho gives update on Harry Kane’s injury
Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has provided an update on the injury suffered by striker Harry Kane during their 1-0 defeat to Southampton on New Year Day. The England international is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up the injury. It has been confirmed that he will miss at least the FA Cup
EPL: Mourinho gives update on Harry Kane’s injury
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