Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 30th January 2020
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Nigeria will be safe if Nigerians put differences aside – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that his administration’s goals of providing a safe and secure nation with policies and programmes that will bring prosperity to the masses is achievable if all Nigerians put their differences aside and work together in the spirit of cooperation. President Buhari, who disclosed this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,
Daily Trust.
Unknown illness: Benue commissioner links deaths to contaminated water
Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Sunday Ongbabo, on Thursday linked the deaths of four persons in Oye-Obi community in Obi local government area of the state to the consumption of chemically-contaminated water. Daily Trust had earlier reported that the President-Elect, Igede National Youths Council, Andyson Iji Egbodo, had raised an alarm
Daily Trust.
Cult clash claims Bricklayer’s live in Kwara
A bricklayer has been confirmed dead following a fight which broke out between members of an alleged secret cult and some youths at Saw Mill area of Ilorin in Kwara state. It was gathered that the victim, simply identified as Wasiu, was hit by stray bullets as cult members and youths shot sporadically in the
Daily Trust.
Chieftaincy tussle claims three lives in Kogi
Three persons have lost their lives due to a chieftaincy tussle in Ankpa local government area of Kogi state. It was learnt that the lingering disagreement over who among the two clans in Akwu community will produce the village head, snowballed into full blown fracas which led to the death of the victims on Wednesday
Daily Trust.
Last batch of Kwankwasiyya scholars leave for Sudan, UAE
The Grand Patron of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso on Thursday handed over admission letters and travel documents to the last batch of Kano state indigenes sponsored by Kwankwasiyya Foundation to study abroad. Nine candidates making the last batch received their admission letters in a grand ceremony organized by the Kwankwasiyya movement to bid
Daily Trust.
Police launch manhunt for suspected herder-killer in Edo
The Edo state police command has launched manhunt for a herder who allegedly killed a farmer simply identified as Paul, in Ofutebe community of Edo state. A statement issued by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the unnamed herder reportedly had misunderstanding with a certain man.” “In the cause of trying
Daily Trust.
Our property not on FIRS radar, Pinnacle replies ICPC
Pinnacle Communications Ltd yesterday said its property invaded by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) was not on the radar of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) for tax evasion. The company in a statement issued by its solicitor, Abayomi Oyelola, said claims by ICPC in a letter dated
Daily Trust.
APC chieftain escapes gunmen’s attack in Edo
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr Henry Idahagbon, has escaped death as gunmen suspected to be assassins attacked his office. Idahagbon is a member of the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), and a faction of the APC loyal to the the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. It was gathered that gunmen
Daily Trust.
Reps summons IGP, NSCDC boss over ‘accidental discharge’ incidents
The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, over the rising incidences of accidental discharge by security personnel. This was a resolution adopted after a matter of urgent importance was moved by Deputy Whip, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (APC, Abia) and two other lawmakers at plenary on Thursday. Onyejeocha, while presenting
Daily Trust.
Who is Pablo Mari, Arsenal’s new signing from Brazil?
Arsenal, last Wednesday, completed the signing of Pablo Mari from Flamengo on loan until the end of the season. Mari joined for the remainder of the campaign, for a loan fee in the region of £4million. Arsenal have the option to make the deal a permanent one if he impresses in north London. Coming all
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Alleged 3.1bn fraud: What happened at Suswam’s trial on Thursday
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the trial of Sen. Gabriel Suswam untill Jan. 31. Justice Abang gave the ruling after the defence counsel informed the court that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s counsel, Leke Atolagbe, had just served them with the additional proof of evidence in
Alleged 3.1bn fraud: What happened at Suswam’s trial on Thursday
Alleged N15m fraud: Travel agents sent to prison over Canada, Dubai visa scam
Justice Oladiran Akintola of Oyo State High Court, on Thursday, ordered that two travel agents, Semiu Oluwole Ololade and Adegboyega Adefuye, be remanded in the custody of Nigeria Correctional Service Center, Agodi, Ibadan, till February 4, 2020, when the bail applications filed on their behalf following an alleged visa fraud will be determined. The Economic
Alleged N15m fraud: Travel agents sent to prison over Canada, Dubai visa scam
Kwara police launch manhunt for masterminds of ATM vandalization in Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of Automated Teller machines (ATM) vandalization in Ilorin, the state capital few hours after an attack on one of the bank’s ATM machines at one of the banks in Ilorin today. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, frowned at the ugly development
Kwara police launch manhunt for masterminds of ATM vandalization in Ilorin
Election violence not in Nigeria – Abdullahi Ibrahim
Member representing Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim said, Nigeria’s Electoral Act was perfect in conduct of elections. His position was in reaction to the general agitation for amendment to the Electoral Act, 2004 to sanitize Nigeria of election violence. Speaking with DAILY POST in Abuja on Thursday, the Kogi
Election violence not in Nigeria – Abdullahi Ibrahim
Kaduna: El-Rufai to increase pensioners’ benefit from N3, 000 to N30, 000 monthly
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has promised to increase pensioners’ benefit from N3, 000 to N30, 000 monthly. El-Rufai made the increment while stating that pensioners take home was unacceptable and very poor. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai promised that the proposed increase will be tabled before the State Executive
Kaduna: El-Rufai to increase pensioners’ benefit from N3, 000 to N30, 000 monthly
Presidency warns against twisting Buhari’s comment on insecurity
The presidency has denied claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is unaware of the insecurity challenge in the country A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said it was compelled to react to a mischievous slant being given by both the traditional and social media to the comments of
Presidency warns against twisting Buhari’s comment on insecurity
Insecurity: Nothing wrong in asking President to resign – El-Rufai to Jonathan in 2012
A call made by Nasir El-rufai, while pushing for the resignation of former President, Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 has resurfaced on social media. El-Rufai, now the Kaduna State Governor, had on July 23, 2012, supported the call for Jonathan’s resignation, suggesting that the then President was useless to the people of Nigeria. The tweet resurfacing
Insecurity: Nothing wrong in asking President to resign – El-Rufai to Jonathan in 2012
Nigeria Immigration expands visa classes, explains new policy
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), says a new Nigerian Visa Policy (NVP) aimed at expanding visa classes from six to 79 is in prospect and awaiting approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. The NIS Comptroller-General, Mr Muhammed Babandede, made the disclosure on Thursday, at the January Breakfast Meeting of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC)
Nigeria Immigration expands visa classes, explains new policy
Atiku Bagudu appoints 40 SAs, 100 SSAs
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, has approved the appointment of 40 Special Advisers (SAs) and 100 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs). The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Babale Yauri, made the disclosure at a news conference in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, NAN reports. “After the maiden meeting of the state executive council held at
Atiku Bagudu appoints 40 SAs, 100 SSAs
112: NCC activates toll-free emergency number in 18 states
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says the Commission has activated its 112 toll-free Emergency Telephone Number at Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs). The 112 toll-free line, established late 2019, is currently functional in 18 states. Danbatta, who spoke at the Forum of Spokesperson of Security and Response
112: NCC activates toll-free emergency number in 18 states
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