Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 25th February 2020
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FG resumes work on major roads in Niger
The federal government has commenced the construction of four major roads in Niger state and awarded contracts for two others. The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, who is also the Chairman, Technical Support Team for the state’s urban support policy, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in
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Employees thank Buhari for recalling NBET MD
Some staff of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trade PLC, have sent a letter of appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari, for recalling the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bulk trading firm, Dr Marilyn Amobi to her duty post. Dr. Amobi was suspended by the Minister of Power Engr. Saleh Mamman, on Tuesday 24th December
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Mubarak’s sacrifices for Egypt, Africa will be remembered – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the sacrifices of the late Hosni Mubarak, in Egypt and Africa as a continent, will never be forgotten, saying he will always be remembered as a public servant. President Buhari, in a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, condoled with the government and people of Egypt over
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Reps fumes over rising Boko Haram attacks, insists Service Chiefs must go
Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday said they are angered by the incessant Boko Haram attacks in the country, insisting that the Service Chiefs must resign. This is the second time this year that the lawmakers had passed vote of no confidence at plenary. The latest call, on Tuesday, followed a motion on
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Bayelsa: Degi-Eremienyo gives Bribena 7-day ultimatum over certificate forgery comment
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16th Bayelsa state governorship election, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo has given a seven-day ultimatum to Miebi Bribena, a PDP member from the state to retract a defamatory comment he made against him on a television programme on Tuesday. Our reporter gathered that Bribena
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Why insecurity persists in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, has blamed the incessant insecurity ravaging the country on the shrinking and eroding socio-cultural value system. Speaking on Tuesday at the 4th edition of ‘Security meets Business’ organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Lagos, Mustapha noted that all
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Borno: Air Force destroy Boko Haram structures at Garin Maloma, Parisu
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its fighter jets on counter-insurgency operation, tagged Rattle Snake 3, destroyed some Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) structures and logistics facilities at Garin Maloma and Parisu in the Sambisa Forest general area of Borno state. Rattle Snake 3 is being conducted by the Air Task Force (ATF), as part of
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Slain footballer: IGP disbands SARS satellite offices nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, on Tuesday disbanded satellite offices created under the Zonal Intervention Squad (ZIS) of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) nationwide. Adamu described the satellite offices established by the Assistants-Inspector General of Police (AIGs) as an aberration. EDITOR’S PICK: SARS operative allegedly kills footballer in Ogun Our reporter gathered that the
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NECO sacks 19 staff over certificate forgery
The Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved the sack of nineteen staff from her service for certificate forgery. A statement signed by the NECO’s Head of Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani, said Staff Certificate Verification Committee constituted by the management carried out its assignment diligently by inviting some staff
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CACOL reacts as court finally sentences Olisa Metuh to prison
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has hailed an Abuja Federal High Court verdict sentencing the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Mr Olisa Metuh to seven years imprisonment for laundering the sum of N400m. This was contained in a press release issued to DAILY POST on Tuesday by
CACOL reacts as court finally sentences Olisa Metuh to prison
One dead as traders, Rivers Taskforce officials clash in Port Harcourt
Security has been reinforced to salvage the rising tension on the Rumuola-G.R.A axis of Aba road between some members of Bureau D’change and officials of the Rivers State taskforce on Illegal street trading and motor parks. An old man identified as, Alhaji Yusuph was said to have died during a fracas with the taskforce officials.
One dead as traders, Rivers Taskforce officials clash in Port Harcourt
Buhari reacts to death of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Egypt over the passing on of former President, Hosni Mubarak, 91, on Tuesday. A statement to DAILY POST on Tuesday, signed by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the President commiserated with family, friends, and associates of the former military pilot, who ruled the country for
Buhari reacts to death of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak
Ilorin Court dismisses Kwara television’s ex-GM application to produce report of sales of government assets
A High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, Tuesday dismissed an application by the former general manager of Kwara State Television Authority, Abdulfatah Adewale Adebowale, asking the court to compel the Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to produce the report of the sale of Kwara State Government properties from
Ilorin Court dismisses Kwara television’s ex-GM application to produce report of sales of government assets
Mama Boko Haram, others in court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil (Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Alhaji Saidu Daura, Price Lawal Shoyade and Mallam Adamu Sani. They were arraigned before Justice Jude Dagat of the Federal High Court, Maiduguri, on a two count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to
Mama Boko Haram, others in court
Minimum wage: Enugu workers thank Ugwuanyi for quick payment
There was jubilation in Enugu State, Tuesday, as civil servants marched through the streets of Enugu to the Government House, to thank Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for being the first governor of the state, since the inception of democracy in 1999, to pay them the minimum wage without rancour. The jubilant workers, who were led by
Minimum wage: Enugu workers thank Ugwuanyi for quick payment
Police confirm arrest of four suspects over alleged murder of PDP youth leader in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP youth leader, Wisdom Iroro. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the report in a telephone chat with DAILY POST in Warri. She said, “The report is true”, noting
Police confirm arrest of four suspects over alleged murder of PDP youth leader in Delta
Edo: APC reacts as Gov. Obaseki begs Buhari, NSA, IGP to stop Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has called on the Presidency, Inspector General of Police, and National Security Adviser, NSA, Babagana Monguno to stop Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from causing civil unrest in the state. Obaseki urged them to stop Oshiomhole from making his state ungovernable and ensuring the safety
Edo: APC reacts as Gov. Obaseki begs Buhari, NSA, IGP to stop Oshiomhole
Expert explains reason for heat in Lagos, Port Harcourt
Meteorologists have blamed the recent excessive heat in the environment on climate change. Professor Akuro Gobo in an interview with DAILY POST, said the ozone layer, which is a protective measure has been depleted by human activities such as gas flaring, Bush burning and the black soot. Professor Gobo, who is also the Director; Institute
Expert explains reason for heat in Lagos, Port Harcourt
Shehu Sani reacts as witnesses deny EFCC in court
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna State lawmaker has reacted to the statements by prosecution witnesses denying they transferred $25,000 to him. DAILY POST reported that a mild drama played out at the Federal High Court in Abuja as the prosecution witnesses denied ever transferring money to Senator Shehu Sani, who was being prosecuted for $25,000 bribery
Shehu Sani reacts as witnesses deny EFCC in court
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