Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 31st January 2020
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Ganduje has ‘no hand’ in Kano Emirate’s probe — Commissioner
The Kano state government has said the ongoing investigation by the state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged sale of landed properties belonging to the Kano Emirate has nothing to do with Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stressing that the governor has no grudges against the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll. The governor
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Nollywood actor, Tonto Dikeh unveiled as Tuberculosis Ambassador
Nollywood actor, Tonto Dikeh, has been unveiled as ‘Tuberculosis Ambassador. The unveiling which was done in Abuja, is part of the “Spread the Tuberculosis Story project” which seeks to stem the rising cases of the disease in the country, says the president of Godspower Oshodin Global Foundation, Godspower Oshodin. He says the campaign which aims
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Ex-Senate President writes Ahmed Lawan, canvasses new solutions to insecurity
A former President of the Senate, Ameh Ebute, has called on Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, to engage others stakeholders to join hands to develop complementing roles that will solve the lingering security crises in the country. Ebute, in a letter addressed to senate President dated January 29 but sighted by our reporter on Thursday, said
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Actress Bimbo Akinsanya reveals reasons behind short-lived marriage
Popular Nollywood Actress, Abimbola Akinsanya, has disclosed what led to her leaving her marriage early, in spite of her three month- old baby. The Yoruba movie star, popularly known as “Omo Oloja”stated this in a recent post in her Instagram handle, saying it was not an easy decision. According to her, she left the union
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NAPTIP rescues another trafficked victim from Egypt
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Friday rescued another female victim of human trafficking from Egypt. This is coming barely two weeks after the rescuing of a Nigerian trafficked victim trapped in Lebanon. The latest development came on the heel of the call by the Director General of NAPTIP, Dame
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JUST IN: KADPOLY sacks HOD over sexual harassment
The Kaduna Polytechnic Management has terminated the appointment of a former Head of Department, Civil Engineering, Engineer Danjuma Alhassan over allegation of sexual harassment of a female student of the institution. The Governing Council ?of the Polytechnic had at its 91st regular meeting held on 30th January, 2020 ? of Kaduna Polytechnic approved the termination
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BUK sensitises residents on Lassa Fever
Bayero University Kano has conducted sensitization lecture to educate members of the university community on Lassa Fever, with a view to enlighten them on possible measures they need to take to keep safe from the dreaded viral disease. Over 258 confirmed cases of the disease have been recorded across the country since its outbreak this
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We did not deny Bishop Oyedepo Visa — US Embassy
The United States embassy in Nigeria has called on Nigerians to debunk the published story that it rejected the visa application of Bishop David Oyedapo, the founder of Living faith church also known as Winners Chapel International. The story which was published on Friday by a national newspaper claimed the visa application of the cleric
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Gokada, Max.ng operators protest over Okada ban in Lagos
Ride hailing bike operators in Lagos on Friday stormed the Alausa Government House to protest against the ban of Okada which takes effect on February 1 (Saturday). The operators are those of the registered firms – Gokada, Max.ng, among others who have been banned from operating in 15 local governments and various highways and bridges.
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IPPIS: Makurdi varsity ASUU threatens to down tool
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi (FUAM) on Friday resolved to down tools if the Federal Government fails to pay their monthly entitlements on account of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). ASUU Chairman, FUAM chapter, Dr. Ameh Ejembi, handed the threat in an interview
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NIDCOM rescues two Nigerians stranded in Kenya
Two Nigerians, Adams John and Victor Obialu, who were stranded in Kenya as a result of irregular migration and visa overstay, arrived Abuja on Friday. Their rescue was facilitated by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head, Media and Public Relations Unit of NIDCOM in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday,
NIDCOM rescues two Nigerians stranded in Kenya
CAN visits Gov. Ugwuanyi, rates Enugu high on peace, security
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State Chapter, on Friday, honoured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi with an award of excellence in recognition of his unrelenting efforts in entrenching peace and good governance in the state. Enugu State CAN presented the award to Gov. Ugwuanyi, when its leadership from the state and the 17 local government
CAN visits Gov. Ugwuanyi, rates Enugu high on peace, security
Three kidnapped seminary students regain freedom, one missing
Three students of the Good Sherperd Seminary kidnapped few weeks ago, have been released, leaving one at large. DAILY POST recalls that kidnappers stormed Good Sherperd Seminary few weeks ago and kidnapped four seminary students. But in a statement by the Registrar of the school on Friday, Rev.Fr. Dr. Joel Usman, he said 3 of
Three kidnapped seminary students regain freedom, one missing
Adoke fails to meet bail conditions
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Mohammed Adoke (SAN), is still in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), 24 hours after he was granted security bail. Adoke was arraigned alongside Aliyu Abubakar, Rasky Gbinigie, Malabu oil and Gas Limited, Agip, a subsidiary of Eni, Shell Nigeria Ultra deep Limited, and Shell
Adoke fails to meet bail conditions
Lassa Fever: Bauchi confirmed cases rise to seven
The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency has stated that the confirmed lassa fever cases in the state has risen to seven. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Rilwan Mohammed, who disclosed this to journalists at a Press Conference in Bauchi on Friday, added that the suspected cases had now risen to 22.
Lassa Fever: Bauchi confirmed cases rise to seven
Ex-Benue gov Suswam transferred N3.1bn to me – Witness
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) star witness, on Friday alleged that Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue, transferred N3.1 billion into his account. Mr Abubakar Umar, an Abuja-based Bureau De Change (BDC) Operator, told Justice Okon Abang at the Federal High Court, Abuja that the money was transferred through a company, Elixir Investment,
Ex-Benue gov Suswam transferred N3.1bn to me – Witness
Unity Bank loses in court, ordered to pay N10m damages
An Ondo State High Court, sitting in Akure, on Friday, ruled in favour of Denki Wire and Cable Nigeria Limited, saying it could not be indebted to the tune of N51 million to Unity Bank Plc. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bank had dragged the company to court for breach of
Unity Bank loses in court, ordered to pay N10m damages
UK visit: Lawyer heads to Court of Appeal over Buhari’s refusal to handover to Osinbajo
A Lagos-based lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has announced his intention to drag President Muhammadu Buhari to the Court of Appeal for failing to handover to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo during a trip to the United Kingdom in 2019. Buhari was in London from April 25 to May 5, 2019 for what the presidency termed a “private
UK visit: Lawyer heads to Court of Appeal over Buhari’s refusal to handover to Osinbajo
Imo: I’m hopeful Supreme Court will not overturn itself – Gov Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, on Friday, expressed optimism that the Supreme Court would not reverse its judgment that sacked his predecessor, Emeka Ihedioha, and declared him winner of the March 19, 2019 governorship election. Recall that the apex court had, on Jan. 14, removed Ihedioha of the PDP on the ground that he
Imo: I’m hopeful Supreme Court will not overturn itself – Gov Uzodinma
Apostle Suleman hits at those ‘celebrating’ Oyedepo’s visa saga
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries, on Friday, said those Nigerians celebrating that the Founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo was denied visa to the United States are unhappy people. Reports had emerged on Friday that the embassy denied Oyedepo visa because the Bishop did not qualify for
Apostle Suleman hits at those ‘celebrating’ Oyedepo’s visa saga
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