Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 27th February 2020
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The coronavirus epidemic in Iran has cost 26 lives, the health ministry announced Thursday, with a vice president becoming the latest top official to be infected as the spread appeared to accelerate. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour told a news conference that the tally of infections had risen to 245 with 106 more cases confirmed
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PDP NEC raises 14-man panel to review 2019 polls
*Fails to file for a review of presidential poll verdict The 89th Emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 14-man committee to review the 2019 general elections. The committee chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state and Emmanuel Agbo as Secretary is saddled with the responsibility of
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Leicester boss Rodgers backs Vardy to end goalless run
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers is confident Jamie Vardy will end his current drought and reach a century of Premier League goals. The former England forward, 33, has scored 97 times in the top-flight but has failed to find the net in nine matches in all competitions. Rodgers, whose side travel to bottom side Norwich on
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PDP governors, BoT ask NWC to conduct credible congresses in 26 states
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Board of Trustees (BoT) have asked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to adopt the principle of inclusiveness to ensure free, fair and credible state congresses. The PDP has commenced the process of electing new executives of the party in
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21 killed as Police,vigilante clash with bandits in Katsina
A gun duel between a combined team of vigilante and police against bandits at Gurbi village in Kankara LGA has led to the death of 21 persons. Among the dead were 17 bandits and four locals, Daily Trust learnt. Locals say the bandits stormed the town in the early hours of Thursday shooting sporadically but
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Kogi gov’ship: Court voids PDP primary
A High sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has no candidate in the November 16 governorship election in the state . The court presided by Justice John Olorunfemi averred that the primary conducted on 3rd September which produced Engr. Musa Wada as candidate of the main opposition party
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Reps murmur as member appeals donation of salaries to fund Army
Some members of the House of Representatives murmured on Thursday after a member, Nasiru Ali (APC, Kano) asked the parliamentarians to contribute part of their salaries to fund Nigerian Armed Forces. At plenary on Thursday, Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos), sponsored a bill “An Act to provide Special Financial Support, Training and Modern Security Equipment for
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Coronavirus: U.S. issues travel warning as South Korea reports 505 new cases
The United States has issued a new warning against travel to South Korea as the Asian nation reported 505 additional coronavirus infections in its largest daily increase on Thursday, according to . The two countries’ militaries also postponed a joint drill. The U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory level, urging citizens to “reconsider travel”
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Police besiege APC Secretariat as protesters clash
Scores of personnel of Nigerian Police Force have laid siege at the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered to protest against the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, started attacking each other over a yet-to-be ascertained issue. Details later…
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Lassa Fever: Nigerian disease centre says 118 people killed in 2020
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that at least 118 people have been killed by the outbreak of Lassa fever in just eight weeks. In its situation report on the disease, NCDC explained that the figure covered between January 1 and February 23. No fewer than 2,633 cases of Lassa fever have
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Champions League: Sergio Ramos gives Real Madrid two options after losing to Man City
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos has given Zinedine Zidane’s side two options following their 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie on Wednesday night. The Los Blancos were defeated by Pep Guardiola’s men at the Santiago Bernabeu, after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kelvin De Bruyne. Isco’s
Champions League: Sergio Ramos gives Real Madrid two options after losing to Man City
Andy Ruiz sends message to Tyson Fury after Deontay Wilder’s defeat
Mexican-American fighter, Andy Ruiz Jr, has disclosed that he wants to fight WBC world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. Ruiz, who lost to British fighter, Anthony Joshua, in their rematch last December, said this while reacting to American boxer, Deontay Wilder’s defeat to Fury. DAILY POST recalls that Fury defeated Wilder in the 7th round at
Andy Ruiz sends message to Tyson Fury after Deontay Wilder’s defeat
ASUU battles Kano University Management over fees increment
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, chapter, has faulted the recent increase of students’ registration fees. it described the decision as a clear act of insensitivity. Besides, the academic union insisted that such decision by the Vice-chancellor and the school’s management was not in tandem with the
ASUU battles Kano University Management over fees increment
Coronavirus has pandemic potential, take actions now – UN Chief warns countries
UN Health Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the coronavirus has pandemic potential. Ghebreyesus says the spread of Coronavirus to countries such as Iran, Italy, and South Korea has brought the world to a crossroads where the outbreak can either be contained. Tedro, however, advised that it is not a time to panic despite the increasing
Coronavirus has pandemic potential, take actions now – UN Chief warns countries
Court remands 8 for assaulting PDP leaders in Osun
A Magistrates’ court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Thursday, ordered for the remand of eight persons for allegedly assaulting some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. The defendants are: Olaniyan Jelili, 53, Awotunde Nuremi, 35, Nurudeen Taoheed 30, Tiamiyu Olamide 33, Zacheus Awosogbon 41, Onikola Adekunle 46, Rasaki
Court remands 8 for assaulting PDP leaders in Osun
PDP declares position on Imo suit, reveals Bayelsa gov Diri’s next move
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday stated that the world is waiting for justice in its case on Imo state guber election, at the Supreme Court. Uche Secondus, national chairman, spoke at an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja. He also disclosed that Senator Douye Diri,
PDP declares position on Imo suit, reveals Bayelsa gov Diri’s next move
Labour Unions to embark on indefinite strike Tuesday
The Organised Labour in Kebbi State has instructed workers to begin indefinite strike on Tuesday, March 3. This is following the inability of the Government to pay the N30,000 Minimum Wage. Alhaji Umar Alhassan, the state Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), disclosed this to newsmen at the end of an Executive Council Meeting on
Labour Unions to embark on indefinite strike Tuesday
How Bauchi gov’s son, Bala paid N225m for Abuja apartments – EFCC witness
A prosecution witness, Dr. Musa A. Musa, on Thursday, told Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, how Shamshudeen Bala, made payments for three units of four bedroom semi-detatched duplexes in Apo and Guzape areas of Abuja. Bala, son of former FCT minister and Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, made the payments in
How Bauchi gov’s son, Bala paid N225m for Abuja apartments – EFCC witness
Man, 55, sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for attempted rape of daughter
A 55-year-old man, Bashiru Adeyanju, has been sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment, without an option of fine, by an Ado-Ekiti High court for attempting to rape his seventeen-year old daughter. The court found Adeyanju guilty of the offence of attempted rape of his daughter due to his confessional statement and witnesses called during the trial.
Man, 55, sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for attempted rape of daughter
Senate moves to legalize electronic transactions, criminalize online fraud
The Senate, on Thursday considered a bill to provide enabling framework that would legalize all forms of electronic transactions undertaken in Nigeria. The bill which has scaled second reading seeks to prohibit and criminalize online fraud, and also make it legally possible to admit evidence of electronic transactions between parties in court during proceedings. Sponsor
Senate moves to legalize electronic transactions, criminalize online fraud
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