Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 18th January 2020
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Imo governorship: APC governors respond to PDP over Supreme Court verdict
The governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who are operating under the aegis of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have advised the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to stop castigating the judiciary. The PGF Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, in a statement issued on Saturday (today)
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JUST IN: Police react to PDP’s planned protest over S/Court verdict on Imo guber
The Imo State command of the Nigeria Police Force has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to allow hoodlums to hijack its planned protest in relation to the Supreme Court judgement delivered on the state Governorship election which removed Emeka Ihedioha and installed Senator Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of the state. The command,
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University of Port Harcourt gets 37 new professors
The University of Port Harcourt has promoted 37 senior academics to the rank of professor. Dr Williams Wodi, Deputy Registrar, Information, UNIPORT, who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday, said they passed through stringent criteria set up by the Senate of the university. “The promotion of academics to the professoriate were
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Why you should stop drinking Garri – Medical expert
The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr Boniface Okolo, has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of soaked garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever. Okolo, who gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Enugu, said the rats that caused the disease were mostly in contact with Nigerian
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TRANSFER: £60m rated midfielder’s move to Manchester United stalls
Bruno Fernandes’ proposed move to Manchester United looks to have stalled. The midfielder had been heavily tipped to join the Red Devils from Sporting this month. But Fernandes played in Friday night’s clash with Benfica and it has since emerged a deal to take him to United is still some way from being agreed. According
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APC plotting to seize power in Sokoto, Bauchi, others – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to use the Supreme Court to take over power in Sokoto, Bauchi, Adamawa and Benue states. The four states are currently being governed by the PDP, but the Supreme Court is to deliver judgement on them next week following petitions
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I’m still in shock over Supreme Court verdict – Ihedioha
A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, who was sacked by the Supreme Court last Tuesday as governor of Imo State, has said he is still in shock but calm. Hon. Ihedioha said the Nigerian judiciary and the electoral system were on trial, adding that he still had faith in the
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Gazzaniga saves Tottenham Hotspur at Watford
Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga was the hero for Tottenham Hotspur as he saved Troy Deeney’s penalty in a goalless draw with Watford. Lucas Moura had the best chance of the first half for Spurs but his strike was kept out by Ben Foster. Deeney had an opportunity to put the hosts ahead in the 70th minute
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Arsenal to hold transfer talks with Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal sporting director Edu is set to hold talks with the representatives of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, who currently plays for Athletico Paranaense in his home country. Paranaense chief Mario Celso Petraglia recently claimed Arsenal have been among a number of
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Chelsea’s Victor Moses may be heading to Inter Milan
Inter Milan are after Chelsea’s Victor Moses as a potential target in January. The Nigeria international, Moses, is currently on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray. Sky in Italy reports that the Blues have asked for £10million to recall him and then sell him on to Inter. Moses made 34 Premier League appearances when Chelsea last
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EPL: What Mourinho said after Tottenham’s 0-0 draw with Watford
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, was left unimpressed with VAR, as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Watford on Saturday. Spurs goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, saved a penalty from Troy Deeney, before Erik Lamela saw his effort just scrambled off the line. After the match, Mourinho told BBC Sport: “We played very well. We
EPL: What Mourinho said after Tottenham’s 0-0 draw with Watford
Lekan Are, ex-chairman of University Press, Kakanfo Inn is dead
Lekan Are, a foremost Nigerian agronomist, businessman, philanthropist and Chairman of University Press Plc, is dead. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Are was 86-years-old. Mr Toye Akinrinola, the Public Relations Officer of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, confirmed Are’s death to NAN on Saturday. He said that Are died after a brief
Lekan Are, ex-chairman of University Press, Kakanfo Inn is dead
Transfer: Man Utd set to talk away from Bruno Fernandes deal
Manchester United are ready to walk away from a deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, ESPN reports. Sporting want €65million upfront and another €15m in add-ons for Fernandes. United are not willing to pay that much, as the Portuguese side were prepared to let the midfielder join Tottenham last summer for around €45m
Transfer: Man Utd set to talk away from Bruno Fernandes deal
Imo: I pity those celebrating Uzodinma’s victory at Supreme Court – Ihedioha
Emeka Ihedioha has said he has pity for those celebrating the verdict of the Supreme Court, which sacked him as governor of Imo State. Speaking with members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his Abuja residence on Saturday, Ihedioha said the judgment was more about the country’s democracy
Imo: I pity those celebrating Uzodinma’s victory at Supreme Court – Ihedioha
2023: Southeast APC group comes hard on Tinubu’s coordinator
The convener of the Southeast Integrity Group and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Chinedu Ogbuagu has dismissed as “ridiculous and absurd” a reported claim by the national cordinator of TNN (Tinubu-Not-Negotiable 2023) Muri Okunola that APC will lose if the Igbos get 2023 presidential ticket. Ogbuagu, who spoke to journalists on Saturday,
2023: Southeast APC group comes hard on Tinubu’s coordinator
See five reasons Nigerians go for T.Pumpy Estate lands in Abuja
Five reasons have emerged on why subscribers rush for T.Pumpy Estate lands in the federal capital city, Abuja. T.Pumpy Developers Concepts Limited, developers of T Pumpy Estates, has over 22 housing estates spread across Abuja, the nation’s capital. However, many people have been wondering why subscribers have been rushing for their lands. Here are five
See five reasons Nigerians go for T.Pumpy Estate lands in Abuja
NAFDAC: Nigerians speak on use of paracetamol for food preparation
Following recent alert by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on the use of paracetamol tablets in food preparation, some Nigerians have expressed shock and disappointment. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews that the news came to them as a rude shock. Paracetamol is used
NAFDAC: Nigerians speak on use of paracetamol for food preparation
Nigerians warned to stop drinking garri
The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr Boniface Okolo, has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of cassava flakes, otherwise known as garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever. Okolo, who gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Enugu, said the rats that caused the disease were mostly
Nigerians warned to stop drinking garri
Liverpool vs Man United: Jamie Carragher predicts shocking scoreline of EPL clash
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has predicted a shocking scoreline between Manchester United and Jurgen Klopp’s side when both teams clash in the Premier League. Liverpool will host Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men at Anfield on Sunday evening, Liverpool head to the game after beating Tottenham 1-0 in their last encounter, while Man United won Norwich City
Liverpool vs Man United: Jamie Carragher predicts shocking scoreline of EPL clash
Eco: Nigerian traders send message to Buhari govt, ECOWAS
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), has advised the Federal Government and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address corruption and regional cross border trade challenges before adopting ECO Currency. Mr. Ken Ukaoha, NANTS President, gave the advice on Saturday, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
Eco: Nigerian traders send message to Buhari govt, ECOWAS
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