Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 24th May 2020
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Eid-el-Fitr: Emir of llorin cancels Sallah homage to Gov. AbdulRazaq
The Emir of llorin, Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Sunday, canceled the annual Sallah homage to the Kwara Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This is in a bid to discourage further spread of COVID-19 in the state. The monarch, who is also the permanent Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs, ordered the cancellation of the 2020 Eid-el-Fitr …
We have only 8 active COVID-19 cases out of 73 in Zamfara – Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State says only eight patients out of the 73 confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in the state were still at the isolation center. Matawalle made this known on Sunday at a gathering in Maradun where he went to celebrate the Sallah break. The governor congratulated health workers in the state for …
Super Eagles’ striker Osimhen loses father
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has lost his father. The Lille striker made the disclosure on his twitter handle: @victorosimhen9 on Sunday. “RIP Dad. No words to describe this feeling,” he tweeted. 
pic.twitter.com/YRA9LCdtUh — victor osimhen (@victorosimhen9) May 24, 2020 The 21-year-old ended the 2019/2020 Ligue 1 season as top scorer in Christophe Galtier’s …
Nigerian troops kill over 1000 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in six weeks – COAS
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Yusuf Buratai, on Sunday, said the Nigerian troops have killed 1,015 Boko Haram?ISWAP terrorists in the ongoing operation in Nigeria’s Northeast region which started on 12 April – about six weeks ago. Buratai made this disclosure during a luncheon organised for the troops of “Operations Lafiya Dole” in …
Kogi governorship: We are heading to Appeal Court – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that it will appeal the judgement of Kogi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which dismissed the petition of its candidate at the November 2019 Kogi State governorship election, Engr. Musa Wada. The party insisted that its candidate won the election, adding that it would not relent until it …
Private schools owners seek FG’s loan, stimulus package
The Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria (APSON) has appealed to the federal government to assist its members in facilitating a revolving loan scheme at “highly reduced single rate with at least five-year interest free moratorium”. APSON also requested for stimulus package for private schools teachers to enable them and their immediate families survive …
Nigerian Military says troops killed 35 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Military said it killed a total of 35 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) and ISWAP criminals at several attacks encountered in Borno State between 11th and 22nd May this year. In a statement signed by the coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, troops of Army Super Camp 6 and 7 conducted a …
Reps want fumigation of schools before re-opening
House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Services has advised the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to direct the management of all public and private schools across the country to fumigate schools before re-opening. It made the call in a letter addressed to the Minister signed by Chairman of the Committee, Professor Julius …
Welder nabbed in Ondo for allegedly defiling 2 daughters
The Ondo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Sunday, announced that operatives of the command had arrested a welder, Femi Onifade, for allegedly defiling his two daughters. The Commandant of the NSCDC in Ondo State, Mr Philip Ayuba, made the announcement in a statement, signed by the command’s Public …
Rains disrupt eid prayer in Niger State
Heavy downpour in the early hours of Sunday in Minna and its environs affected the Eid prayer to mark the end of the Ramadan fast. The rains forced Muslim faithfuls, who gathered at various central mosque prayer grounds, to flaunt the physical distancing order of Niger State government. Scores of Muslim faithfuls started trooping to …
COVID-19: Gov. Lalong insists on total lockdown despite public holiday
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has maintained that the total lockdown in the state continues by midnight on Sunday. The Governor also reiterated that it was an offense for anyone to leave his or her home without a face mask, saying “those who default will be prosecuted and sanctioned appropriately. DAILY POST recalls that …
COVID-19: Gov. Lalong insists on total lockdown despite public holiday
Omo-Agege felicitates with Edwin Clark at 93
Nigeria’s Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege on Sunday extolled the leadership virtues of elder statesman and former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark as he clocked 93 years. While describing Chief Clark as a crusader for equity and justice, Senator Omo-Agege applauded him for his patriotism and commitment to peace. In a special congratulatory …
Omo-Agege felicitates with Edwin Clark at 93
Eld al-Fitri: Uphold the lessons of Ramadan fast – Ex-Oyo Governor, SSG, others urge Muslims in Oyo
Some prominent Nigerians in Oyo State have appealed to Muslims across the country to uphold the lessons learned from the one-month Ramadan fast. The immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Sharafadeen Alli, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin and Gubernatorial candidate …
Eld al-Fitri: Uphold the lessons of Ramadan fast – Ex-Oyo Governor, SSG, others urge Muslims in Oyo
Police in Adamawa nabs car thief, recovers vehicle, other valuables stolen in Ebonyi
The Nigeria Police Command in Adamawa State has nabbed one suspected car snatcher and recovered a Toyota Corolla car allegedly snatched in Ebonyi State. The suspect, 38-year-old Mohammed Sani, allegedly stole the car, a 2004 model of Toyota Corolla, with registration number UGB 408 LQ, from the Ebonyi State capital, Abakaliki. A press statement released …
Police in Adamawa nabs car thief, recovers vehicle, other valuables stolen in Ebonyi
NBA reacts as Uzodimma stops Imo ex-Govs, Speakers, Deputies bloated pension
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Orlu Branch, has reacted to Governor Hope Uzodimma’s revocation of pensions to former Governors, Speakers and their Deputies. Celestine Agbordike, Chairman of NBA, Orlu Branch, spoke in an interview with newsmen on Sunday. NAN reports that he also applauded members of the Imo State House of Assembly for backing Uzodinma’s …
NBA reacts as Uzodimma stops Imo ex-Govs, Speakers, Deputies bloated pension
Eid-al-fitr: Muslims comply with directives to pray at home as transporters flout interstate travel ban
Muslim faithful in Ilorin on Sunday complied with the directives of the Kwara State government and the Emir of Ilorin asking them to pray at home and observe the two obligatory Rakat prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan fast. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and the Emir, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari had in …
Eid-al-fitr: Muslims comply with directives to pray at home as transporters flout interstate travel ban
Gabriel Ogbonna: Despite bail, DSS detains lawyer who said Ikpeazu swore oath – Adegboruwa
Twenty-hours after Inibehe Effiong, the lawyer to Kufre Carter accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of holding a journalist even after perfecting his bail, a similar alarm has been raised. On Sunday, prominent lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, alerted Nigerians that Gabriel Ogbonna, a legal practitioner based in Aba, Abia State, is in DSS custody even …
Gabriel Ogbonna: Despite bail, DSS detains lawyer who said Ikpeazu swore oath – Adegboruwa
Coronavirus: We spend N4,500 daily on meal for each COVID-19 patient – Bauchi govt
The Bauchi State government has disclosed how much it spent on feeding each COVID-19 patient admitted into isolation centres in the state. Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman of the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), disclosed that N4,500 was spent daily to feed patients admitted to the state’s isolation centres. Speaking with NAN, Mohammed revealed that …
Coronavirus: We spend N4,500 daily on meal for each COVID-19 patient – Bauchi govt
Tension as ten govt house Journalists allegedly test positive for COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom
Journalists in Akwa Ibom State were on Sunday engulfed in fear as ten of the Government House press corps members allegedly tested positive for Coronavirus. Among the ten suspected press corps members found to be positive are cameramen, reporters, correspondents, and information officers. It was gathered that a cameraman on Tuesday tested positive of the …
Tension as ten govt house Journalists allegedly test positive for COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom
COVID-19: Stop spreading lies about us – China warns US
The Chinese government has warned the United States, US, to stop spreading lies about it over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foreign Affairs Minister of China, Wang Yi lamented that some politicians in the US have concocted lies and plotted many conspiracies against his country. Featuring on CNBC on Sunday, Yi charged the US to stop …
COVID-19: Stop spreading lies about us – China warns US
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