Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 17th June 2020
These are Breaking Evening News from popular Evening Newspapers in Nigeria Today .
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Premier League restarts as players take knee
The Premier League resumed on Wednesday after a three-month hiatus, with Aston Villa and Sheffield United players taking a knee to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Coronavirus restrictions mean the drama is being played out with no fans in the stands but football-starved supporters will be able to feast on 92 …
Lightning kills three FRSC officers in Ogun
A lightning strike has killed three officials attached to the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). It was gathered that the officials were reportedly struck to death on Wednesday at their office located at the old Ilese tollgate in the Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state. Dexamethasone not …
Nigeria lost N17bn to oil theft, vandalism in 2020 — NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disclosed that the country has, so far, lost about $48 million or N17 billion (using N360/$1) to oil theft in 2020. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, stated this at an interactive hearing on “Exiting Petroleum Subsidy: Ensuring Self-Sufficiency in Domestic Refining of Petroleum Products” …
Popular radio host, Dan Foster confirmed dead
Popular radio presenter, Dan Foster is dead. It was gathered that Foster died at a Lagos medical facility. APC asks Etta to act for ‘Acting Chairman’ Ajimobi Dexamethasone not approved for COVID-19 treatment yet — NCDC Many celebrities have taken to twitter to pay tribute to the OAP popularly known as the ‘Big Dawg’. The …
Court stops Obaseki from arresting, prosecuting Oshiomhole
A Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the order stopping the Edo State Government and Governor Godwin Obaseki from arresting and prosecuting the suspended chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole over an indictment in a white paper submitted to the state government. Justice Ahmed Mohammed on Wednesday ordered all the parties …
Buhari, others should have sleepless nights over insecurity — Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jamaatu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has said that the issue of insecurity in the country, especially in the North should give the government sleepless nights. JNI’s Secretary General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu in a statement urged the military to do more to bring an …
Crisis: APC asks Etta to act for ‘Acting Chairman’ Ajimobi
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Party’s National Vice Chairman (South South), Prince Hilliard Etta, to act on behalf of Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, the acting chairman of the party, due to what they called his “unavoidable absence”. The NWC had endorsed Sen. Ajimobi as the Party’s …
Dexamethasone not approved for COVID-19 treatment yet — NCDC
Dexamethasone, a widely used low-dose steroid has not been approved for treatment of COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned. The drug, first made in 1957 is also used in the treatment of many conditions, including rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, croup, brain …
US secretary, Pompeo, phones Onyeama over AfDB crisis, insecurity
The United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, on Tuesday, phoned Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to discuss the roles of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and multilateral initiatives in accelerating economic recovery and regional security. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), had been a subject of public …
Oshiomhole’s removal is ‘Daniel come to judgment’ – VON DG
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has hailed the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which on Tuesday upheld the suspension of the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. Okechukwu, who is the Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), described it as a “Daniel Come to Judgment” and …
NUJ raises alarm over missing Anambra journalist
Anambra State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ, has raised the alarm over a journalist, Mr Mathew Onwuasoanya, who is said to have gone missing. The state chairman of the union, Mr. Emma Ifesinachi, in a statement quoted the Managing Director of Anambra Newspapers and Printing Corporation, ANPC, publishers of National, Mr. Chuka …
NUJ raises alarm over missing Anambra journalist
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu reveals why schools are still closed in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why schools in the state remain closed. Sanwo-Olu, speaking at a press briefing at the State House in Marina, admitted that the guidelines for reopening schools were not ready. The Governor had promised two weeks ago, that the guidelines would be made public. He said schools …
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu reveals why schools are still closed in Lagos
Nani reveals where Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career
Orlando City SC captain, Nani, has revealed that Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, will probably end his career in an MLS club in the United States of America. Nani and Ronaldo were former teammates at Manchester United. Ronaldo’s current deal at Juventus will expire in 2022, but Nani believes his fellow compatriot will make a move …
Nani reveals where Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career
22-year-old varsity student dies after accompanying friend to lover’s house in Osun
A 22-year-old female student of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti identified as Faderera has been found dead in the room of her friend’s boyfriend in Iree, Osun State. It was gathered that Faderera, accompanied her friend, Kemisola Adewusi, a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to her boyfriend’s house in Iree. Findings also showed that …
22-year-old varsity student dies after accompanying friend to lover’s house in Osun
EFCC arrests 16 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested suspected internet fraudsters. They were nabbed in Ota, Ogun State, and Victoria Island, Lagos. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday. Those apprehended in Ogun were Adeshina Michael, Ayeni Emiloju, Odenigbo Anthony, Afolabi Gbenga and Oyibogbola David Seun. In …
EFCC arrests 16 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, Ogun
Katsina protest: Niger Delta group calls for immediate release of Arewa youth leader, Nastura Ashir Sharif
A Niger Delta youths group, under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Congress, NDYC, on Wednesday, called for the urgent release of the leader of Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Nastura Ashir Sharif. Nastura Ashir Sharif, chairman, Board of Trustees, Coalition of Northern Groups, was arrested on Tuesday by the police over a protest following …
Katsina protest: Niger Delta group calls for immediate release of Arewa youth leader, Nastura Ashir Sharif
Frank Edoho, Ebuka, other celebrities react to Dan Foster’s death
Nigerian top radio personalities and celebrities have reacted to the death of popular radio presenter, Daniel ‘Dan’ Foster. Dan Foster popularly known as ‘The Big Dawg’ made his breakthrough in Nigeria when he started his career at Cool Fm. His death is reportedly linked to coronavirus. The likes of Dotun of Cool Fm, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, …
Frank Edoho, Ebuka, other celebrities react to Dan Foster’s death
UK PM, Boris Johnson involved in car crash
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson was on Wednesday involved in an accident The incident happened just outside Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. According to CNN, the Prime Minister’s car was hit in the back as his vehicle made a sudden stop after a protester “ran out into the road”. A security vehicle is thought to have …
UK PM, Boris Johnson involved in car crash
Edo Guber: INEC gives political parties 10 days to conduct primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed the 15 political parties in Edo State, to ensure their primaries are conducted within the next 10 days. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this during the second virtual meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), on Wednesday in Abuja. Yakubu warned that the …
Edo Guber: INEC gives political parties 10 days to conduct primaries
‘Alleged Breakup’ – Davido unfollows Chioma, everyone else on Instagram
Popular sensational singer, Davido on Wednesday caused drama on social media after he unfollowed his fiancee, Chioma Rowland and everyone on Instagram. The father of three who used to follow about 5,000 people on Instagram now follows no one. The singer’s action has stirred reactions on social media from Nigerians especially at a time when …
‘Alleged Breakup’ – Davido unfollows Chioma, everyone else on Instagram
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