Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 18th February 2020
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State House loses officer
Unknown persons have killed Ms. Laetitia Naankang Dagan, Assistant Director of Administration in the State House, Abuja. The State House Deputy Director of Information, Attah Esa, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the 47-year Ms. Dagan from Plateau State, worked in her office on Monday till 8pm, but by 11pm, she was murdered in
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Lawmakers weep over Katsina killings
The Katsina state House of Assembly chamber was turned into a weeping arena on Tuesday over recent killings of over 30 villagers in Batsari Local Government Area of the state. Alhaji Jabiru Yau-yau, the member representing Batsari constituency raised the issue at plenary under matters of urgent public interest. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
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Nigeria lost N230bn to oil theft in 2019 – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday said the nation lost about $750 million to oil theft in 2019. The amount is about N230 billion at the official CBN exchange rate of N306 to $1. NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, gave the figure in a presentation to members of the Executive Intelligence
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I did not punch fellow Oba — Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun state, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has denied the allegation that he punched the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting in the state. Oba Akanbi, at a press conference on Tuesday in Osogbo, said the allegation was a desperate gang up against him. The monarch, who denied
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Man narrates how sister was allegedly murdered in Lagos hotel
A defence witness, Mr Ige Afolabi, on Tuesday narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences Court how his younger sister, Mrs Feyisayo Obot (nee Afolabi), was allegedly murdered by a chef in a hotel in Lagos. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Afolabi was testifying at the commencement of the trial of Joshua Usulor, a
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British Airways abandoned us at Accra, say stranded passengers
* it’s not correct – Airline Some stranded British Airways passengers in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday accused the United Kingdom (UK) of abandoning them in the neighbouring country. No fewer than 300 of the passengers were affected following the diversion of the flight to Ghana last week in the wake of the inclement weather which
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Thousands displaced from Jere, stranded in Maiduguri (video)
Thousands of people from Jere have suffered in the wake of Boko Haram attacks. They journeyed to Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, to find help. But they are staying days and weeks with no help and little hope on camps for displaced people
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Bill to establish Nigerian Army University, Biu passes first reading in Senate
A bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno state passes first reading on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. The bill was sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume (Borno South). A copy of the bill showed that the University shall be a training institution for
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Police officer kills four in-laws, commits suicide in Kosovo
A Kosovo female police officer on Tuesday shot and killed four in-laws, then committed suicide, prosecutors said in Gnjilan, a town 50 kilometres south-east of the capital Pristina. The killer, an officer with the local police precinct, shot her husband’s parents and two brothers, a spokesman for the prosecutor’s was quoted as saying. All the
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Gunmen assassinate Aso Rock Assistant Director, Dagan in Abuja
Unidentified gunmen have murdered an Assistant Director attached to the State House, Laetitia Naankang Dagan in Abuja on Tuesday. Her death was confirmed by Permanent Secretary, State House, Abuja, Jalal Arabi, in a statement obtained by DAILY POST on Tuesday. Arabi described the killing of Dagan, Assistant Director of Administration in the State House, as
Gunmen assassinate Aso Rock Assistant Director, Dagan in Abuja
US Ambassador gives Nigeria conditions to reverse visa ban
The United States of America ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has said the recent visa ban to Nigerians will be reviewed, if certain conditions are met. She stated this while speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Leonard explained that the US
US Ambassador gives Nigeria conditions to reverse visa ban
Tony Iwelu: Dakuku Peterside reacts to death of Amaechi’s CSO
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has commiserated with the Minister of Transport, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi over the demise of his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Tony Iwelu. DAILY POST reported on Tuesday that Iwelu, the Chief Security Officer of the Minister of Transportation,
Tony Iwelu: Dakuku Peterside reacts to death of Amaechi’s CSO
State House reacts to killing of Assistant Director, Laetitia Dagan
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Abuja, Jalal Arabi, has described the killing of Ms. Laetitia Naankang Dagan, Assistant Director of Administration in the State House, as “a painful loss, not only to her immediate family, but also the entire State House.” This was contained in a statement to DAILY POST on Tuesday, signed by Attah
State House reacts to killing of Assistant Director, Laetitia Dagan
Enugu council polls: Gov. Ugwuanyi has made work easier – Nwobodo
The Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Nkanu East Local Government Area in the forthcoming Local Government Council election in Enugu State, Engr. Uchenna Nwobodo, has assured that his administration would effectively compliment the development efforts of the Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in the local government. Nwobodo made
Enugu council polls: Gov. Ugwuanyi has made work easier – Nwobodo
Van Dijk warned he would never win Ballon d’Or award
Former Holland ace, Ruud Gullit, has warned Virgil van Dijk that he would never win the Ballon d’Or prize. Van Dijk narrowly lost out to Lionel Messi in 2019, finishing in second place. The Liverpool defender was considered one of the favourites to win it, after helping the Premier League side win the Champions League
Van Dijk warned he would never win Ballon d’Or award
Buhari’s aide, Adesina identifies what Nigeria needs to move forward
Special Adviser to the President, Media, and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Tuesday, in Abuja said President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of a unified, harmonious and purpose-driven country will be consistently followed. He urged more understanding as the government tackles myriad challenges. The Special Adviser, who received a delegation from Unity, Honour and Glory Initiative (UHG) in his
Buhari’s aide, Adesina identifies what Nigeria needs to move forward
Iwo royal rumble: Kings in my domain are land grabbers – Oluwo
As scuffle between Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Olawale Akanbi and Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikirulahi Akinropo lingers, Oluwo has alleged that monarchs in his domain are land grabbers. He said what transpired between him and the Ogbaagba King was a fallout of a courageous move on his part to put a stop to economic oppression
Iwo royal rumble: Kings in my domain are land grabbers – Oluwo
Lagos govt speaks on clampdown on Uber, denies demanding N110,000 operational fee
Lagos State Government has refuted rumours making the rounds that it is clamping down on Uber operators. This was contained in a statement on its website on Tuesday. The news started trending shortly after the ban on okada and keke took effect on February 1, 2020. However, Lagos government says Uber owners have resorted to
Lagos govt speaks on clampdown on Uber, denies demanding N110,000 operational fee
One shot as police arrest five suspected armed robbers, herbalist in Ogun
Six persons, including a herbalist, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for their alleged involvement in a robbery incident that occurred in Abeokuta on January 21. It was said that a member of the gang was shot when they attacked operatives to prevent being arrested. Police identified the arrested culprits as: Tosin
One shot as police arrest five suspected armed robbers, herbalist in Ogun
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