Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 20th February 2020
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Aregbesola: We have met US visa conditions
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has met the demands of the United States of America for it to reverse the visa restrictions slammed on Nigeria. A statement by Mohammed Manga, Director (Press & Public Relations) of the Ministry of Interior, said the Minister of the ministry, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the call Thursday
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Almajirai: Arrest irresponsible fathers – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for the enactment of laws against all forms of injustice in marriages by state governments. Emir Sanusi spoke on Thursday at the Joint National Conference of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Future Assured Initiative on “Repositioning the Muslim Family for National Development” held
Daily Trust.
EFCC arrests ex-Kogi governor, Abubakar Audu’s son, Muhammed
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested Muhammed Audu, the son of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of Kogi state, for his alleged involvement in financial malfeasance. EFCC acting spokesman, Tony Orilade, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspect was arrested on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, for
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Edo govt revokes Ibori’s property C of O
Edo State Government has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy it granted to a former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, regarding a property located on Plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, old GRA in Benin. The revocation order was contained in an advertorial published on Thursday in the state-owned newspaper, the Nigerian Observer. The state governor, Godwin
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FG needs additional 100,000 soldiers to defeat insurgents – Zulum
The Nigerian military would require additional manpower to effectively prosecute the ongoing war against insurgency, Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has said. Speaking when he hosted the members of House of Representatives Committee on Defence on Wednesday, Prof. Zulum advised the federal government to consider recruiting 100,000 soldiers to address the manpower deficit currently
Daily Trust.
Customs disowns Accountant General over differentials of N28bn remittance
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, on Thursday, disowned the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, over the differentials of N28 billion underremitted into the Federation Account in 2015. The Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayine, had in his Financial Statement for 2015, asked the Accountant General to explain the
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Maryam Sanda asks Appeal Court to nullify death sentence
Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has challenged her conviction and sentencing in a notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. She was sentenced to death on January 27 by an FCT High Court in Maitama after the trial judge, Justice Yusuf
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5 killed in Edo cult war
Five persons have lost their lives in renewed clash between two rival cult groups in Edo state. It was gathered that the killings were to mark one year anniversary of the death of two rival leaders in Aye and Eiye confraternities. The victims were said to have been killed in separate incidents between Monday and
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$9.5m FIFA grant fraud: Court dismisses application to join Pinnick, Sanusi
An FCT High Court in Maitama has dismissed an application by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, to join the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick and Secretary-General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi in the alleged misappropriation of 9.5 million dollars FIFA grant. Justice Peter Affen in his ruling on Thursday held that
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Roger Federer to miss Indian Wells, French Open
Roger Federer has announced that minor surgery on his right knee will sideline him until Wimbledon at the end of June. The tennis star made this known on his twitter handle on Thursday. After reluctantly having an operation to repair freak damage to his left knee when running a bath for one of his children
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Crime: Makinde introduces identification cards for commercial motorcyclists
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday, disclosed his readiness to introduce an identification system for commercial motorcyclists operating within the state. He said that this is necessary in order to check crimes and the influx of bad elements into the state. Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof Raphael Afonja, who made
Crime: Makinde introduces identification cards for commercial motorcyclists
4 Civil Defence Officers kidnapped in Kogi
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Kogi State command. DAILY POST recalls that 11 persons were abducted in the State on Monday, while six persons, including a law school student were kidnapped earlier on Sunday. DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened on Thursday afternoon when
4 Civil Defence Officers kidnapped in Kogi
Boko Haram repentant members not recruited – Army
The Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Maj.-Gen Bamidele Shafa, has debunked reports that repentant members of “Boko Haram” have been enrolled into the Nigeria military. Shafa in an interview with newsmen after a visit to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, explained that the military is a professional body, which abides
Boko Haram repentant members not recruited – Army
James Ibori loses property as Obaseki revokes C of O
The statutory right of occupancy granted to a former Governor of Delta, James Ibori, in respect of a property on plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, old GRA, Benin City has been revoked by Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Obaseki explained that he revoked the property in exercise of the power conferred on him by Sections
James Ibori loses property as Obaseki revokes C of O
David Lyon’s sack: Again PDP asks IGP Adamu to arrest Oshiomhole, gives reasons
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, queried the Federal Government’s delay in arresting the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, for openly inciting the attack on Justice Mary Odili, following the Supreme Court’s Judgment on the Bayelsa State governorship election. PDP said it was clear that the attack on Justice
David Lyon’s sack: Again PDP asks IGP Adamu to arrest Oshiomhole, gives reasons
UBA alleged N33m fraud: Court issues warrant of arrest on 4 staff
The Federal High Court in Yenagoa has issued a warrant for arrest of four staff of United Bank for Africa PLC (UBA). The UBA and four staff members are standing trial on a four-count charge of conspiracy, fraud, cyber crime and stealing of N33.69 million. Justice Abimbola Awogboro made the order on Thursday following failure
UBA alleged N33m fraud: Court issues warrant of arrest on 4 staff
‘Judge biased for saying I killed my husband’ – Maryam Sanda appeals death sentence
Maryam Sanda, the wife sentenced to death for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has asked the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division to void the judgment by an Abuja High Court. In her appeal, the convict claimed that the trial judge was tainted by bias and prejudices leading to her denial of right to fair hearing
‘Judge biased for saying I killed my husband’ – Maryam Sanda appeals death sentence
EFCC arrests ex-Kogi Gov, Abubakar Audu’s son, Muhammed for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, said it arrested Muhammed Audu, son of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of Kogi State, for an alleged fraud. A statement on the Commission’s official Twitter page said Audu was arrested on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 for allegedly diverting funds to the tune
EFCC arrests ex-Kogi Gov, Abubakar Audu’s son, Muhammed for fraud
Nigeria spent N620bn on education – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says Nigeria has spent N620 on education. Although he didn’t give a time frame of the expenditure, the lawmaker said the House was ready to partner with stakeholders to reposition the sector. He spoke on Thursday while hosting the Finland Ambassador to Nigeria, Jyrki Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen had
Nigeria spent N620bn on education – Gbajabiamila
Messi names four clubs that will fight Barcelona for Champions League trophy
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has named the four “strongest” clubs that will rival Barcelona in the Champions League. The LaLiga champions play the first leg of their last-16 tie away at Napoli next week, as they look to win the competition for the first time since 2015. Barca suffered dramatic defeats in the knockout stages
Messi names four clubs that will fight Barcelona for Champions League trophy
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