Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 27th January 2020
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Map tracks coronavirus spread in real-time as infections near 3,000
An online map has gone up to track in near real time the spread of novel coronavirus which emerged in China’s Wuhan city across the world. More than 2,889 people have already been confirmed infected with the novel coronavirus—and over 80 killed, according to the dashboard maintained by the Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science
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Fire razes building in Benue’s College of Education
An evening fire has razed down the academic staff complex of the College of Education (COE), situated in Oju local government area of Benue state. Daily Trust gathered that the affected complex which was built by TETFUND houses the Chief lecturers of the college. Witnesses told our correspondent that the fire destroyed many offices as
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NSCDC CG orders investigation into personnel killing of senator in Imo
The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdulahi Gana Muhammadu has ordered a full scale investigation into killing of the Imo North senatorial district candidate, Mr Ndubuisi Emenike by a personnel of the Corps from Imo state command. The NSCDC’s spokesman Emmanuel Okeh disclosed in a statement released on Monday that
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Why Agba Jalingo is still in detention – Governor Ayade
The Governor of Cross River state, Professor Ben Ayade, on Monday said the continuous detention of a Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, is as a result of his involvement in “Revolution Now Protest.” Ayade said this at the State House, Abuja, while fielding questions from journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. On Sunday, a
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Enugu Airport gets new landing system ahead of reopening
In preparation for the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) had completed the installation of a brand-new category two (CAT2) Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME) to replace the old facilities installed since 2003. The Enugu Airport, one of the international airports in the country, was closed
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Nigeria Customs insists countries must comply before reopening borders
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has insisted that neighbouring countries must provide guarantee on full adherence before the borders can be reopened. Nigeria, under a joint Exercise Swift Response, began a partial closure of the borders across four geopolitical zones since August 2019. Col. Ali revealed this
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Fraud: FG’s case against Kenneth Amadi resumes Jan 29
The trial of a Lagos-based businessman, Kenneth Ndubuisi Amadi, and his company, Idid Nigeria Limited, will resume on January 29. The case was to have begun on January 8, but was shifted because courts were on break. Amadi and Idid Nigeria Limited were alleged to have obtained N1.115 million by false pretence from a petroleum
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Unending crises in NHIS
A recent federal government audit uncovers irregularities in Nigeria’s health insurance regulatory agency. Just when Nigeria thought an end has come to crises that rocked the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) which led to the dismissal of the former Executive Secretary, Prof Usman Yusuf, the Annual Report of the its accounts from the Office of
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Would you rather spank your children or correct them verbally?
The bible tells us to “spare the rod and spoil the child”. Not everyone subscribes to that. No one is above mistakes but what method would you adopt in reprimanding your children? LifeXtra takes a look at varying views about the issue. Our children will definitely be naughty but it is our duty as their
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Using our kids for unhealthy competition
September is around the corner and parents all know what that signifies; resumption of schools. This week’s topic, however, isn’t about school resumption but the attitude of some parents who see the beginning of every school session as a competition; competition in the sense that they want their children to be seen or known to
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Kobe Bryant: Warning helicopter pilot received before crash revealed
The pilot that flew the ill-fated helicopter that carried NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, was warned “you’re too low”, seconds before the chopper disappeared from radar. Bryant, Gianna and seven others died, when the aircraft crashed into a hillside in southern California at about 9.45am on Sunday. Los Angeles Police and the
Kobe Bryant: Warning helicopter pilot received before crash revealed
NMA arrests quack doctor in Kano
Kano State Private Health Institution Management Agency, in a joint operation with the Nigerian Medical Association, on Monday, apprehended a quack doctor, Ibrahim Adamu, who has been operating as a medical doctor for many years. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) this was made known in a statement signed by the Public Relations
NMA arrests quack doctor in Kano
EFCC arrests two for alleged vote buying in Ogun rerun election
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested two suspects for their involvement in vote-buying during the Federal House of Representatives rerun election in Ogun State during the weekend. EFCC spokesperson, Tony Orilade said the suspects, one Alaga Segun and Bamidele Falegan, who claimed to be agents of an unnamed opposition party
EFCC arrests two for alleged vote buying in Ogun rerun election
FG speaks on US ‘plan’ to impose travel ban on Nigeria
The Federal Government, on Monday, said the speculated plan by the U.S. to add Nigeria to its existing list of visa travel ban countries is ill conceived. Reports emerged last week, indicating that the President Donald Trump’s administration has plans to add seven countries across the world to their travel ban list. Reacting, the Minister
FG speaks on US ‘plan’ to impose travel ban on Nigeria
Ademola Lookman takes final decision on playing for Nigeria, England
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical assistant, Tunde Adelakun, has confirmed that Ademola Lookman, has applied to FIFA to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles from England. Lookman was born in England to Nigerian parents and has played for English youth teams. He is however still eligible to play for Nigeria, having not featured for
Ademola Lookman takes final decision on playing for Nigeria, England
PDP reacts as its chairman resigns in Imo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has reacted to the resignation of its chairman, Chief Charles Ezekwem from the party. DAILY POST had reported that the Imo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Charles Ezekwem on Monday, announced his resignation from the party. Ezekwem had said he resigned due to prevailing
PDP reacts as its chairman resigns in Imo
Herdsmen shoot Gov. Ortom in Benue
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has narrated how he narrowly escaped death after suspected herdsmen shot at him in his farm. The Governor said he was shot while in his farm located along Makurdi – Naka road in Makurdi, Benue state capital. Ortom, who spoke to journalists in Makurdi on Monday, reiterated his
Herdsmen shoot Gov. Ortom in Benue
Housewife allegedly stabs husband to death in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command on Monday, arrested a housewife, Rabi Shamsudden,19, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. SP Gambo Isah, Police Spokesman, told newsmen in Katsina that the incident occurred at Danjanku-Tasha village on Monday at about 4a.m. “Today, January 27,2020, we received report that
Housewife allegedly stabs husband to death in Katsina
Amotekun: Southwest has no plans to secede from Nigeria – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has assured that the Southwest geopolitical zone has no plans to secede from Nigeria in the heat of the controversy generated by the launch of Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun. Dr. Fayemi said the Southwest region remains part of Nigeria, will continue to be part of Nigeria
Amotekun: Southwest has no plans to secede from Nigeria – Fayemi
Biafra: Osinbajo speaks on Nigeria after civil war
Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said all Nigerians, despite ethnicities, must join hands together to build a strong nation where everyone can legitimately aspire to the limits of their dreams and visions in all areas of national life. According to his Spokesman Laolu Akand, Osinbajo stated this on Monday in his address at a
Biafra: Osinbajo speaks on Nigeria after civil war
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