Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 1st February 2020
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Salah at the double as Liverpool run riot over Southampton
Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool beat Southampton 4-0 to secure a 16th consecutive league win, and their 20th on the spin at Anfield. Alex McCarthy saved from Virgil van Dijk and Roberto Firmino while Danny Ings twice went close for Southampton during an open first half. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain put Liverpool in front after 47
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Rudiger rescues point for Chelsea at Leicester City
Antonio Rudiger scored twice as Chelsea secured a 2-2 draw at Leicester City. In an end-to-end match, Leicester were denied a half-time lead through Jamie Vardy thanks to an excellent save by Willy Caballero, who started ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea made the breakthrough a minute after half-time as Rudiger headed in Mason Mount’s corner.
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No going back on IPPIS: Buhari to ASUU
President Muhammad Buhari has insisted that there is no going back on the directive that all employees of the Federal Government, including the Federal universities, must be enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). He disclosed this during the 29th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna on Saturday. Buhari,
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How will US travel ban affect Nigerians?
The US has announced it is expanding its curbs on immigration to include six more countries, including Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. Citizens from Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, Tanzania, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar will now be blocked from obtaining certain types of visas. In 2018, the US issued twice as many immigration visas to Nigeria than to
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Sarkin Fulani Lagos laments over Amotekun (video)
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JUST IN: Presidency reacts to US travel ban on Nigeria
The Presidency has reacted to the United States suspension of the issuance of immigrant visas to Nigerians. The presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, in a statement Saturday, said President Muhammadu Buhari had established a committee, to be Chaired by the Hon. Minister of Interior, to study and address the updated U.S. requirements. Adesina said the committee
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JUST IN: Japan says no plan to cancel 2020 Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers have dismissed rumours that the Games were endangered by the spread of the coronavirus. “We have never discussed cancelling the Games. Tokyo 2020 will continue to collaborate with the (International Olympic Committee) IOC and relevant organisations and will review any countermeasures that may be necessary,” the organisers said in a statement
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Road accidents killing Nigerians more than Boko Haram – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that road crashes were claiming more lives than insurgent attacks in Nigeria. Mr Godwin Ogagaoghene, the Zonal Commander in Charge of Oyo, Osun and Ondo States, stated this at the Ondo State Command’s end-of-the-year party and awards’ night on Friday in Akure. Ogagaoghene, who noted that no
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Coronavirus: FG sends message to Nigerians in China
The Federal Government, through its embassy in China, has called on Nigerians living in the People’s Republic of China to be more vigilant in the face of the current outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. A statement by the embassy specifically urged all Nigerians in Wuhan to keep indoors and restrict their movements. They were
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Sen. Shehu Sani opens up on arrest, says he can’t be silenced
Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Saturday opened up on his 30 days of incarceration in the underground cell of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement he personally signed and made available to Daily Trust, the Senator said he can’t be silenced. He
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Fire guts bags of Indian hemp in Ekiti NDLEA office
Bags of Indian hemp loaded at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, office were yesterday engulfed by fire at the headquarters of the agency in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital. The fire incident, which consumed many bags of the hemp in the agency, took the officers of the command by surprise for some hours. Residents
Fire guts bags of Indian hemp in Ekiti NDLEA office
Imo APC stages another solidarity rally for Gov Uzodinma
Members of the All Progressives Congress in Imo state have taken to the streets of Owerri, the state capital to reaffirm their support for Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma. DAILY POST gathered that the solidarity rally held today was the second of its kind since after the Supreme Court judgement that returned the ex-senator as the
Imo APC stages another solidarity rally for Gov Uzodinma
LASTMA official reportedly commits suicide
An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) has reportedly committed suicide. His lifeless body was found on Saturday, dangling at Opebi near the popular Adebola House. Identified as Akinde, the deceased was recently redeployed from his Alausa unit. A source told The Nation that Akinde had been battling with mental illness. “We
LASTMA official reportedly commits suicide
Steer clear of our caucus – PDP warns Gbajabiamila
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, cautioned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to “steer clear” of its internal affairs and concentrate on his legislative duties. PDP issued the warning in reaction to Gbajabiamila’s reported interference in choosing a leader for its caucus in the House of Representatives. The opposition
Steer clear of our caucus – PDP warns Gbajabiamila
EPL: Fernandes starts as Solskjaer names Man United’s starting XI against Wolves
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has named his starting XI to face Wolves in today’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Solskjaer included the club’s new signing Bruno Fernandes in the line up to tackle the visitors at Old Trafford. The Norwegian released the list in a post on their official Twitter page on
EPL: Fernandes starts as Solskjaer names Man United’s starting XI against Wolves
Lawmaker to sponsor bill to repeal law prohibiting wearing of military camouflage
The lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Akin Alabi, has announced that he will sponsor a bill to make military camouflage legal for civilian use. The lawmaker made the announcement on his Twitter page. He stated that he would be putting a law together to repeal section 110 of the criminal code.
Lawmaker to sponsor bill to repeal law prohibiting wearing of military camouflage
EPL: Lampard speaks on Caballero’s performance after Chelsea’s draw with Leicester City
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has commented on goalkeeper, Willy Caballero’s performance following his side’s Premier League 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Saturday. Lampard says Caballero, who started ahead of Kepa, did pretty good against Brendan Rodgers’ side, adding that the 38-year-old made some excellent saves during the encounter. The Blues and the Foxes played
EPL: Lampard speaks on Caballero’s performance after Chelsea’s draw with Leicester City
Amotekun: Our gods will mysteriously kill anyone opposing Southwest security outfit – Gani Adams to Miyetti Allah, others
The Are Ona kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has warned against opposing the Southwest security outfit, Amotekun. Adams warned that anyone who opposes Amotekun would die “mysteriously” by the gods of the land. Speaking at a South-West Security Stakeholders Group summit in Osogbo, Osun State on Friday, Adams warned that people of Southwest would not
Amotekun: Our gods will mysteriously kill anyone opposing Southwest security outfit – Gani Adams to Miyetti Allah, others
EPL: ‘He wasn’t first choice’ – Stam reacts as Man Utd sign Ighalo
Former Manchester United star, Jaap Stam says new striker, Odion Ighalo, was not the Red Devils’ first choice after the 30-year-old joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on transfer deadline day (Friday). He also backed Ighalo to score more goals for Man United. DAILY POST had reported that Manchester United signed Ighalo on loan from Shanghai
EPL: ‘He wasn’t first choice’ – Stam reacts as Man Utd sign Ighalo
Amotekun must fight ritual killings, traditional corruptions – Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Akanbi
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has revealed an important role the newly established security outfit in the South West, Amotekun, must play. The monarch said the South West governors must ensure that Amotekun is also made to fight ritual killings and “traditional corruptions” in the region. This was contained in
Amotekun must fight ritual killings, traditional corruptions – Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Akanbi
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