Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Russian government resigns ahead constitutional reform
All members of the Russian government have resigned on Wednesday as part of sweeping constitutional changes in the country. Experts say this move could see President Vladimir Putin extend his hold on power. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who tendered his resignation to Putin, will be appointed the new deputy head of Russia’s influential Security Council.
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JAMB suspends UTME registration in 243 centres Thursday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it is suspending registration for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in 243 centres on Thursday (tomorrow only). A statement issued by Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s head of media, said the board “regrets to announce that there would be no (and there should be no) registration
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Scholarship: BUK releases N15m to support 300 indigent students
The Vice Chancellor, Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Muhammad Yahuza Bello, on Wednesday said the university would this week release the sum of N15million for scholarship to 300 indigent students in the institution for the 2019/2020 academic session. He made this known in an address at a special ceremony organized in honour of some of
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Unknown men beats journalist to death in Adamawa
Maxwell Nashan, a broadcaster with Fombina FM, has been found dead in the bush on the outskirt of Vunokilan, Gerei local government area of Adamawa state. Our reporter gathered that some women farmers found the deceased body tied down, with his mouth sealed alongside sliced cuts on his body after sustaining serious beatings by suspected
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Nigerian reportedly killed in Ukrainian plane crash says he’s alive
Mr. Olayinka Bernard Adeleye, whose picture was recently used as a Nigerian who was involved in the the Ukranian flight that was shot down by an Iranian missile on January 7, 2020 killing all 176 passengers and crew members, has denied being one of the victims, saying he is alive and kicking. He said the
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Amotekun: We’ve invited ancestors to strike Yoruba betrayers – Ibadan Mogajis
Family heads in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, popularly called Authentic Mogajis on Wednesday said some selected leaders in the southwestern region have invited ancestors to strike the betrayers of the Yoruba nation. The spokesperson of the Mogajis, Chief Wale Oladoja, who spoke with newsmen on behalf of his colleagues in Ibadan, wondered why some leaders
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I almost lost my life, family while saving Oshiomhole from impeachment – Shaibu
Edo state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday said he and other members of his family were almost killed while he was trying to save the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, from being impeached by lawmakers as the state governor. Shaibu disclosed this after he receiving an award as the
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Tambuwal appoints four Permanent Secretaries
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has approved the appointment of four permanent secretaries into the state’s civil service. The appointees include: Malam Abdullahi Sarkin Danko, who was the Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Media and Public Affairs. Others were Hajiya Amina Muhammad Jekada, the incumbent Director-General of the state’s Parks and
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Amotekun will go on as planned, Akeredolu insists
* says security outfit created in Southwest’s interest The governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday said the recently launched Southwest security outfit, ‘Operation Amotekun,’ will go on as planned. This is coming a day after the federal government through the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, described ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal. Akeredolu,
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VIDEO: Buhari, Osinbajo pay respect at 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day
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Imo: APC’s 200,000 votes were not counted – Tinubu speaks on Uzodinma’s victory
Bola Tinubu, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Hope Uzodinma on his victory at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, in an unanimous Judgment on Tuesday, sacked Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as Imo governor and declared Uzodinma as duly elected. A seven-man panel, in its decison held,
Imo: APC’s 200,000 votes were not counted – Tinubu speaks on Uzodinma’s victory
Man Utd vs Wolves: Livescore from FA Cup replay at Old Trafford
Manchester United will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in a FA Cup replay on Wednesday night. The initial game ended goalless at Molineux, with Nuno Espírito Santo’s men having a goal chalked off due to Matt Doherty handling the ball. United are hoping to make amends for their most recent domestic cup game at Old Trafford, which
Man Utd vs Wolves: Livescore from FA Cup replay at Old Trafford
EFCC arraigns ex-scholarship board chairperson, two others for alleged bursary fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Wednesday, arraigned the immediate past chairperson of the Kwara State scholarship board, Hajia Fatimah Yusuf and two others over their alleged involvement in bursary fraud. Yusuf was arraigned alongside Fatai Lamidi, and Stephen Ajewole before Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, the state
EFCC arraigns ex-scholarship board chairperson, two others for alleged bursary fraud
Ijaw warlords threaten to blow up oil facilities over killing of ACP Inioma-Abbey
The call to arrest and prosecute the killers of late Oliver Inioma-Abbey, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, in Anambra State has taken another dimension as the Ijaw warlords under the aegis of Bonny Freedom Fighters have threatened to cripple the Nigerian oil industry if the Federal Government fails to fish out and bring to book
Ijaw warlords threaten to blow up oil facilities over killing of ACP Inioma-Abbey
Amotekun: Real reason Buhari is against Southwest security outfit – Afenifere chieftain, Adebanjo
A chieftain of Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is opposed to the Southwest security outfit, Amotekun. Adebanjo claimed that Buhari wanted to rule Nigeria by force, hence, his alleged opposition to Amotekun. Featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Adebanjo said the solution to the security challenge in
Amotekun: Real reason Buhari is against Southwest security outfit – Afenifere chieftain, Adebanjo
Imo: What Uzodinma said after receiving INEC certificate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificate of Return to Sen. Hope Uzodinma as winner of March 19, 2019 governorship election in Imo State, in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the ceremony at INEC headquarters in Abuja, Uzodinma dedicated his victory to God and “functional judiciary” of
Imo: What Uzodinma said after receiving INEC certificate
Transfer: Chelsea striker set to leave for Inter Milan by weekend
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is set to join Inter Milan in the coming days, according to RMC Sport. Giroud will sign a two-year contract at San Siro, with the Blues set to receive €6.5million. The France striker has been restricted to just five Premier League appearances under Frank Lampard. Giroud, 33, finds himself behind Tammy
Transfer: Chelsea striker set to leave for Inter Milan by weekend
Iran: Nigerian reportedly on crashed Ukrainian plane speaks
Mr. Bernard Adeleye, referred to as Nigerian Boeing trainee reported to be among the victims of the ill-fated Jan. 8 Ukrainian plane crash in Iran, says he is still alive. Adeleye, the Commander, Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps, Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Development Area Command, made the clarification at a news conference with his lawyer, Mr Femi
Iran: Nigerian reportedly on crashed Ukrainian plane speaks
EPL: Man Utd board finally decide on manager to replace Solskjaer
Manchester United board members want Mauricio Pochettino appointed as manager at the end of the season, according to the UK Independent. Pochettino was a strong favourite for the Old Trafford job after Jose Mourinho was sacked. Instead, Solskjaer was hired in December 2018. The Norwegian hit the ground running during his temporary spell in charge
EPL: Man Utd board finally decide on manager to replace Solskjaer
Imo:Ihedioha finally breaks silence on Supreme Court judgement that removed him from power
Former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha on Wednesday disagreed with the judgment of the Supreme Court which ousted him from office. Ihedioha in a statement he signed described the judgment as ‘unfair, unjust and does not reflect the wishes of Imo people. He, therefore, directed all members of Imo State Expanded Executive Council, and
Imo:Ihedioha finally breaks silence on Supreme Court judgement that removed him from power
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