Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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BREAKING: Abuja kidnap kingpin, 36 gang-members surrender to Police in Nasarawa
A kidnap kingpin, Buju Bazamfare, alongside thirty-six of his armed gang-members, who have been terrorizing travellers and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa and Kogi states on Wednesday surrendered to the Police in Lafia, Nasarawa state capital. He was alleged to have terrorized Toto and Nasarawa Local Government Areas of the state and
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How Prof Kabiru Bala emerged new VC of ABU
The Governing Council of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria on Wednesday announced Professor Kabiru Bala as the new Vice Chancellor of the university. He is to take over from the incumbent, Professor Ibrahim Garba, whose tenure would come to an end on 30th April, 2020. Professor Bala is a professor of Building, a former Deputy
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Daniel Ibeaji: Why I killed billionaire businessman, Odunukwe
Daniel Ibeaji the kingpin of the four-man gang that killed Mr Ignatius Odunukwe has said that the lust for money led him to commit the murder. “I think I am a monster, I feel I am a monster,” Ibeaji said while confessing to the crime on Tuesday. While speaking to newsmen during the parade of
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BREAKING: ABU appoints Professor Kabiru Bala as Vice Chancellor
The Governing Council of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria on Wednesday announced Professor Kabiru Bala as the new Vice Chancellor of the university. He is to take over from the incumbent, Professor Ibrahim Garba, whose tenure would come to an end on 30th April, 2020. Prof. Bala is a professor of Building and former
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Malabu: Adoke’s arraignment stalled over non service of charge
The arraignment of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), and his co-defendants accused of fraud in respect of Malabu Oil scam was stalled on Wednesday. The planned arraignment could not go ahead today before an FCT High Court in Gwagwalada, due to the failure of the Economic and
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Politicising Amotekun unhealthy, dangerous – Osun governor
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state on Wednesday said the raging debate over the launch of the South West Security Network, codenamed “Operation Amotekun” is a healthy and welcome development. Oyetola, however, said politicising the security outfit on the altar of religion and ethnicity would be unhealthy, dangerous and counter-productive. The governor, in a statement
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Niger assembly approves Gov. Bello’s request for N25bn Sukuk bond
The Niger state House of Assembly on Wednesday granted the request of the state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, to access N25billion Sukuk bond for some developmental projects in the state. In a letter written to the state assembly and read at today’s plenary by the Speaker, Honourable Abdullahi Bawa Wuse, the governor explained that the
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Police arrest Inspector for alleged murder of widow in Akwa Ibom
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom state, Imohimi Edgal, has ordered the arrest of a Police Inspector attached to the state police command, Bassey Ikpe, for allegedly killing a widow. Mr Odiko Macdon, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo, on Wednesday. He
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PDP chieftain chides Bwacha over attack on Gov Ishaku
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Hon Ismaila Maihanci, has faulted Senator Emmanuel Bwacha for accusing the state governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku of betrayal. He told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that the senator accusing Governor Ishaku of betrayal and anti-party activities is malicious. He said that Senator Bwacha’s grouse
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JUST IN: ABU to announce new VC this evening
The Governing Council of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria would on Wednesday evening (today) announce who will become the new Vice Chancellor of the university. After the completion of the interview of contestants by the council, members are presently deliberating and may likely announce who will be the successor to the incumbent, Professor Ibrahim
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Nigeria: 250,000 children die within first day of life – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says no fewer than 250,000 children in Nigeria die on their first day of life, describing the current indices for child health in the country as “alarming.” Mr. Maulid Warfa, the UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Kano, made the remark in a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of
Nigeria: 250,000 children die within first day of life – UNICEF
Gunmen kill APC chieftain in Ibadan
Some gunmen suspected to be assassins on Wednesday, killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Oyo state, Alhaji Babatunde Oreitan. Oreitan, who is one of the leaders of the party in Ona Ara Local Government, was said to have been killed by the gunmen Wednesday afternoon. Sources said the APC chieftain was
Gunmen kill APC chieftain in Ibadan
Lawan Andimi: How Buhari govt helped Boko Haram in killing of CAN Chairman – PDP alleges
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday, said the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari-led Fedeal Government to prosecute the war against Boko Haram was responsible for the abduction and execution of Lawan Andimi. Andimi, who was the Chairman of the Christain Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Adamawa State, was beheaded by Boko Haram on Monday.
Lawan Andimi: How Buhari govt helped Boko Haram in killing of CAN Chairman – PDP alleges
Man arraigned for allegedly defrauding Lagos hotel
One Emmanuel Nwabueze has been arraigned before Ejigbo magistrate court for allegedly falsely obtaining drinks valued at N123,000 for friends at Kendallas Hotel Powerline, Isheri Idimu. Nwabueze was said to have brought his friends from Abule Egba to the Hotel on January 2, 2020 and ordered the drinks for them from one of the hotel
Man arraigned for allegedly defrauding Lagos hotel
Amotekun is vote of no confidence on Buhari – PDP
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday declared that the establishment of Operation Amotekun by Southwest governors was a vote of no confidence on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Presidency. PDP said Buhari cannot guarantee national security and unity, hence the creation of Amotekun and other similar security outfits across
Amotekun is vote of no confidence on Buhari – PDP
Abia: Ikpeazu swears-in new LG chairman to replace Hon. Okoro who slumped and died
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has sworn in Mazi Emmanuel Kanu as the new Transition Committee Chairman for Arochukwu Local government of the state. Kanu replaces Hon. Maurice Okoro, who slumped and died for undisclosed illness December last year. DAILY POST recalls that the Transition Committee Chairman of Local Government Area of Abia, Mr
Abia: Ikpeazu swears-in new LG chairman to replace Hon. Okoro who slumped and died
Transfer: Bruno Fernandes’ departure from Sporting Lisbon confirmed
Super agent, Jorge Mendes, has confirmed Manchester United transfer target Bruno Fernandes will leave Sporting Lisbon, but not necessarily this month. United have trying to land the midfielder this January, but have failed to agree on a transfer fee. Fernandes is reportedly desperate to leave the Portuguese club now, but he might not get a
Transfer: Bruno Fernandes’ departure from Sporting Lisbon confirmed
Boko Haram: Battle in Borno claims 8 soldiers, many terrorists
A Nigerian Army officer and seven soldiers have been killed in a fierce battle against Boko Haram terrorists in Mainok, 60 kilometres from Maiduguri, Borno State, North-East Nigeria. On Wednesday, PRNigeria gathered from security sources that the deadly encounter occurred at about 1pm on Tuesday before the troops repelled an ambush on 156 Task Force
Boko Haram: Battle in Borno claims 8 soldiers, many terrorists
EFCC secures forfeiture of Ahmed’s ex-aide’s property in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Wednesday, secured the final forfeiture of three blocks of two bedroom flats situated at Gaa Ajegunle village, Egbejila road, Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of a Kwara state high court, gave the order of the final forfeiture of the property belonging
EFCC secures forfeiture of Ahmed’s ex-aide’s property in Ilorin
Adoke: I don’t know why we are in court – EFCC lawyer
The arraignment of former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke was on Wednesday, stalled at the FCT High Court in Gwagwalada over confusion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the prosecuting agency. The EFCC counsel, Bala Sanga caused confusion after he told the court that he did not know why he was
Adoke: I don’t know why we are in court – EFCC lawyer
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