Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 14th June 2020
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Nigerian striker, Awoniyi hospitalised with severe concussion
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi was hospitalised with a severe concussion after a nasty clash of heads during Mainz’s 1-0 loss to Augsburg in Sunday’s Bundesliga relegation battle. Liverpool loanee Awoniyi, 22, was left briefly motionless after landing awkwardly following an aerial collision with Augsburg defender Felix Uduokhai in the first half. Tanzanian football resumes amid …
Gunmen kill two policemen in Niger
Two police officers were reportedly killed by gunmen on Friday afternoon at Kusasu village in Erena district of Shiroro local government area of Niger state. It was gathered that the policemen, one Inspector and a corporal were said to have been detailed to provide security to staff of Shiroro hydro electricity dam who were on …
CAN commends Buhari, congratulates Dongban-Mensem
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Ayokunle, has congratulated the new President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. Ayokunle on Sunday in a statement on his behalf by his spokesman, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for resisting the pressure mounted on him by some forces not to …
Buhari, Nigerians mourn Ibidun Ighodalo
President Muhammadu Buhari has voiced shock at the death of Mrs Ibidun Itua-Ighodalo, wife of Pastor Itua Ighodalo of Trinity House, based in Lagos. President Buhari, in a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Femi Adesina, said he shared the pain and sorrow of the family at the sudden death. Buhari not involved …
Real Warri Pikin becomes BSTAN ambassador
Comedian, Real Warri pikin has said she “couldn’t be more proud and excited” after being given a new ambassadorial role by BSTAN group, a real estate and construction company. The artist, whose full name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, was named as an ambassador at a ceremony held in Abuja and attended by her family …
Gunmen kill 10 in fresh attack on Agatu
Gunmen on Sunday killed at least 10 people in three communities of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State. Daily Trust gathered from some villagers in the affected communities that 10 bodies have been recovered so far while many others are missing in the simultaneous attacks. Gunmen kidnap Immigration officer, children in Abaji Why you …
Obaseki visits Wike in Port Harcourt
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki on Sunday visited governor Nyesom Wike at Rivers state Government House , Port Harcourt where the two leaders met behind closed door. There are reports that Obaseki may defect to another political party after he was disqualified from participating in the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC in …
Pastor Ighodalo’s wife, Ibidunni dies at 40
The former face of Lux soap and wife of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House, Ibidunni Ighodalo is dead. Ibidunni died at the age of 40, on Sunday morning of cardiac arrest in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. President Nkurunziza of Burundi dies of ‘heart attack‘ Experts warn against trending cardiac diseases Asue Ighodalo who announced her …
Oshiomhole’s faction recommends Obaseki, others expulsion from APC
The faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State loyal to the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has recommended the expulsion of governor Godwin Obaseki to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Others also recommended for expulsion are former woman leader of the party, Dr. Aisosa Amadasun and Anslem Ojezua, the …
NYPF denies call for Emefiele’s probe
The Nigerian Young Professional Forum has distanced itself from a call on the United States Congress to probe and sanction the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele. A letter dated June 2, 2020 and signed by Jackson Ude, the Coordinator of the group in United States had accused the CBN governor …
Don’t allow another killing occur before you arrest killers of Barakat, Azeezat, Grace – Aare Musulumi tells Oyo Police Commissioner
The Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Daud Makanjuola Akinola, on Sunday, charged the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, not to allow another killing of innocent citizens occur, before the killers of those who have been killed recently are arrested. Akinola gave this charge when …
Don’t allow another killing occur before you arrest killers of Barakat, Azeezat, Grace – Aare Musulumi tells Oyo Police Commissioner
SDGs in Nigeria: Presidency breaks silence on ‘missing N23bn’
The office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has reacted to alleged N23billion traced to the personal account of a former staff. A statement on Sunday by Janet Mcdickson, Head of Communication, insisted that no funds were missing. The spokesperson said funds released to the office were judiciously …
SDGs in Nigeria: Presidency breaks silence on ‘missing N23bn’
‘My life has been shattered’ – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo breaks silence on wife’s death VIDEO
The Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church, Lagos, Ituah Ighodalo, has broken silence on the death of his wife, Ibidun. DAILY POST reported that Ibidun died on Sunday morning in Port Harcourt after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. Ibidun, before her death was working in Bayelsa and Rivers States, assisting with the building of isolation …
‘My life has been shattered’ – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo breaks silence on wife’s death VIDEO
Borno: UN condemns Boko Haram killings, attack on aid workers, facility
The United Nations (UN) has condemned Saturday’s attack on civilians, aid workers and facility in Monguno, Borno State. Many civilians, including a four-year-old girl, were killed and several others injured. UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, in a statement on Sunday, commiserated with the victims. “Those who were injured are also in my thoughts …
Borno: UN condemns Boko Haram killings, attack on aid workers, facility
Ex-convict arrested for alleged robbery in Ogun
An ex-convict, one Mr. Kehinde Shoboyede, is in police net for allegedly robbing people of their belongings within Agbado in Ifo local government area of Ogun State. The Ogun police command said Shoboyede was arrested on Tuesday. The Ogun Police Spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed this on Sunday, in a statement in Abeokuta. According to Oyeyemi, …
Ex-convict arrested for alleged robbery in Ogun
Ibidun’s death: Buhari recalls what Pastor Ituah Ighodalo did when Abba Kyari died
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of Mrs. Ibidun Itua-Ighodalo, wife of Pastor Itua Ighodalo of Trinity House, based in Lagos. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the President expressed shock over the death. Adesina said that President Buhari shares the pain and sorrow of …
Ibidun’s death: Buhari recalls what Pastor Ituah Ighodalo did when Abba Kyari died
Wanted cultists arrested in Cross River
The Cross River State government has arrested some youths suspected to be cultists terrorizing residents of the State. Among the alleged cultists arrested was one Effiong Okon Bassey, a.k.a Eteka, also popularly known as the Bulldog of Omar Street. The suspect, DAILY POST, gathered was recently granted amnesty from prison and was declared wanted by …
Wanted cultists arrested in Cross River
Edo: Obaseki mocks Oshiomhole, APC ‘puppets’
Governor Godwin Obaseki has condemned the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Appeal Committee for the Edo governorship election. The panel ratified his earlier disqualification by the Screening Committee. A statement on Sunday by Obaseki’s spokesman, Crusoe Osagie, mocked APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole “and his puppet screening committees”. He condemned the “destruction of …
Edo: Obaseki mocks Oshiomhole, APC ‘puppets’
COVID-19: FCT task force seals Jabi Lake Mall for violating ban
The Federal Capital Territory task force on COVID-19 has sealed up Jabi Lake Mall. This was disclosed on FCTA official Twitter page on Sunday afternoon. The Mall was sealed up for violating Presidential Task Force’s directive on ban of public gatherings. The tweet reads:” The FCT Ministerial Task Team on #COVID19 seals up Jabi Lake …
COVID-19: FCT task force seals Jabi Lake Mall for violating ban
Edo Guber: Gov Obaseki to reveal next move after meeting with Buhari
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said he will reveal his next step, after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. Obaseki has been disqualified from participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary on June 22. Writing on his Twitter feed on Sunday, the Governor said: “I appreciate the sustained show of solidarity, support …
Edo Guber: Gov Obaseki to reveal next move after meeting with Buhari
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