Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 3rd February 2020
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Female lawyer abducted three days ago in Taraba freed
A female lawyer, Zainab Kishimi, who was abducted three days ago in Jalingo, Taraba state has regained her freedom. Daily Trust gathered that the female lawyer was abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was further gathered that Barrister Kishimi was released midnight on Sunday around Jalingo but it was not known if
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Nigerian Correctional Service begins drugs production for inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced manufacturing drugs in order to meet the health demands of inmates across the country. The Controller General of Corrections, Ja’afar Ahmed, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen after the official flag off of drugs distribution to the 37 state commands of the service by the Minister of Interior,
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Lagos residents opt for horses amidst okada ban
Following the ban on motorcycle and tricycles on major roads in Lagos state, residents have opted for the use of horses as a means of transportation in the mega city. In a video which has gone viral on social media, some people were seen opting for horses in order to get to their destinations. The
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Re-run elections: INEC rejects biased allegations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected allegations that it was biased during the January 25 court ordered re-run elections in parts of the country. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Festus Okoye, said on Monday in Abuja that the commission conducted court-ordered re-run elections in 30 constituencies in
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FG begins training for 700 new workers
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja commenced induction training programme for 700 newly recruited civil servants in a bid to improve their performance and efficiency. The 5-day pilot induction organised by the Office of the acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, was for newly recruited officers on Grade Level 07-10 in
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Buhari is concerned over insecurity – Lawan, Gbajabiamila
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari is concerned about the security situation in the country. The two presiding officers of the National Assembly disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists at the State House, Abuja, on the outcome of the meeting
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Anti-corruption: CSOs urge FG to prosecute MDAs’ heads over indicting audit reports
Eight leading civil society organisations (CSOs) and anti-corruption groups have urged the Federal Government to sanction the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and prosecute their heads indicted by the nation’s Auditor-General in his annual report for economic sabotage. The groups include: Peering Advocacy and Advancement centre in Africa (PAACA), Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC),
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Lagosians lament on twitter as Okada, Keke ban bites
Reactions have continued to trail the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles riders also know as Okada as well as tricycles also known as Keke Marwa in six local government areas of Lagos state as residents took to the social media to express their displeasure with the new policy. The State Government had last
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Stop Matawalle from persecuting us, Shehu Idris’s family writes Buhari
The family of late Alhaji Shehu Idris has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over planned by the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, to demolish a property belonging to their father in Gusau, the Zamfara state capital. In a petition to Mr. President, signed by members of the family including Aminu Shehu Idris, Sani Shehu Idris and
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State Secretariat Annex: Enugu community hails Gov. Ugwuanyi
The people of the three autonomous communities in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the ongoing construction of the State Secretariat Annex and other development projects, such as various housing estates, on their land. Ede-Oballa people gave the commendation when they paid a ‘Thank you’ visit to
State Secretariat Annex: Enugu community hails Gov. Ugwuanyi
EPL: Mourinho reveals when Liverpool won Premier League title last year
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he knew Liverpool would win the Premier League title, after they defeated Manchester City in November. The Reds are currently 22 points ahead of City, following the latest round of fixtures. Liverpool hammered Southampton 4-0, while Pep Guardiola’s men lost 2-0 to Mourinho’s team. However, Mourinho feels the
EPL: Mourinho reveals when Liverpool won Premier League title last year
LaLiga: Barcelona give latest update on Dembele’s injury
Barcelona have provided the latest update on French forward, Ousmane Dembélé’s injury. DAILY POST had reported that the 22-year-old picked up a right hamstring injury during their 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last year. Barcelona, in a statement on the club’s official website on Monday, stated that Dembele had some discomfort
LaLiga: Barcelona give latest update on Dembele’s injury
RUGA: Gov. Ortom floors Buhari govt in court
A Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, on Monday declared the Federal Government’s plan to establish RUGA Settlement and cattle colonies in Benue State as unwarranted, unlawful and unconstitutional. The court presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon, while delivering judgement, said any move by the Federal Government to compulsorily acquire land for RUGA Settlement or
RUGA: Gov. Ortom floors Buhari govt in court
Climate change: Nigeria begins policy review as minister blasts Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA
Nigeria has commenced review of the National Policy on Climate Change in a move to fulfilling the Paris Agreement. Minister of Environment, Mohammad Abubakar, said this at the opening session of a Two-Day South West Regional Sensitisation Workshop on Climate Change held in Lagos on Monday. NAN quoted him as saying that the Federal Government
Climate change: Nigeria begins policy review as minister blasts Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA
ASUU Chair sues FUOYE over alleged highhandedness, abuse of powers
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Dr. Akinyemi Omonijo, has dragged the management of the university before the National Industrial Court in Akure, Ondo State over over what he called illegal suspension slammed on him by the university authority. In the suit with registration number
ASUU Chair sues FUOYE over alleged highhandedness, abuse of powers
Police speaks on alleged hijack of GUO, Ezenwata, Young Shall Grow buses
The Nigeria Police on Monday said GUO, Ezenwata and Young Shall Grow luxury buses were not hijacked by bandits on the Lokoja-Okene road. This was contained in a statement in Lokoja by the Kogi State Police Command spokesman, DSP William Aya. He said some persons were attempting to manipulate “the mindsets of Nigerians and the
Police speaks on alleged hijack of GUO, Ezenwata, Young Shall Grow buses
Police confirm murder of Civil Service director
Delta Police Command has confirmed the killing of a Director in the Delta State Ministry of Works, Ugo Onochie, by gunmen. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, told newsmen on Monday in Asaba that the incident happened on Sunday in Illah community, Oshimili North local government. “The man was with his driver when he was
Police confirm murder of Civil Service director
Okada Ban: Police Commissioner warns officers not to arrest courier motorcycles
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu has warned police officers not to arrest motorcycles used for courier services. He said they were not part of the restrictions. In a circular issued on Monday to all the Area Commanders, DPOs and Police Officers across the State, the police boss also warned Police Officers on
Okada Ban: Police Commissioner warns officers not to arrest courier motorcycles
Okada ban: Commuters would suffer untold hardship – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has condemned the ban on commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) in some areas of Lagos State by the state government whose enforcement commenced on Saturday, February 1. It said that the policy would have untold hardship on the commuters as there is no immediate alternative to
Okada ban: Commuters would suffer untold hardship – LCCI
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