Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 29th June 2020
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‘Investors showing interest in Igbeti marble’
The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni, has stated that the marble industry in Igbeti will spring back to life within the next few months, as investors have already begun to show interest in developing the industry. Oni, who stated this after a Board meeting of the Nigeria …
Egypt unveils two new airports to lure back tourists
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday inaugurated two more airports near Cairo in a bid to lure tourists as Egypt aims to recover from the economic downturn caused by coronavirus. One airport is in Egypt’s new administrative capital, about 50 kilometres (30 miles) to the east, that the government hopes to turn into a hub …
Bauchi commissions molecular lab for COVID-19, Lassa fever
Bauchi State Government on Monday commissioned Molecular Laboratory, equipped by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) under the supervision of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) for testing of COVID-19, Lassa fever, Yellow fever and other hemorrhagic diseases. Speaking during the commissioning of the centre at the Specialist Hospital Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed said …
Abuja hotel sealed for flouting Covid-19 restrictions
A court has sealed a nightclub operating on the premises of the Missouri Hotel for violation of Covid-19 restriction. The shutdown will last 10 days, and staff found on the premises have been sentenced to three days of community service.
COVID-19: Teachers resume in Oyo
Teachers of public schools in Oyo State, on Monday, resumed work in compliance with the directive of the state government in preparation for reopening of schools in the state. A significant number of teachers were sighted in most public schools visited in Ibadan whereas, in some of the schools, between three and four teachers were …
Banditry: My people live in fear, Masari tells Buratai
Governor Aminu Bello Masari on Monday told the visiting chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai that residents of the state especially those at the front line bordering the dreaded Rugu forest live in fear and apprehension following the spate of attacks by bandits. Rugu forest, which cut across 8 local governments of Jibia, …
Buhari gets new chief security officer
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO). Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement issued on Monday, said Musa’s appointment followed the redeployment of his predecessor, Commissioner of Police (CP) Abdulkarim Dauda. …
COVID-19: Anambra presents six herbal medicines to NAFDAC
Anambra state government on Monday disclosed that it has forwarded for enlistment, six herbal products for the management of COVID-19 to the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC. The Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Indigenous Medicine and Herbal practice, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim gave the hint while briefing journalists on the …
‘Worst of COVID-19 pandemic yet to come’ — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO), has said that six months since the new coronavirus outbreak, the pandemic is still far from over, warning that “the worst is yet to come”. The organization said on Monday that it was a moment to recommit to the fight to save lives after reaching the half-year milestone just as …
Barcelona, Juventus in separate deals for Arthur, Pjanic
Barcelona midfielder, Arthur Melo, will join Juventus at the end of the season in a transfer worth 72 million euros ($81 million), plus a further 10 million euros in variables, the Spanish club announced on Monday. Juventus’ Miralem Pjanic is expected to go the other way in a separate deal, allowing both clubs to boost …
Coronavirus: Primary schools, daycare centres remain closed – Buhari govt
The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 on Monday said Daycare centres and primary schools remain closed. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the Committee, Sani Aliyu during its daily briefing in Abuja. “All daycares and primary schools to remain closed till further evaluation,” Aliyu said. Recall that the Chairman of the Committee and Secretary …
Coronavirus: Primary schools, daycare centres remain closed – Buhari govt
LaLiga: Barcelona to sack coach, Setien on one condition
La Liga champions, Barcelona will reportedly sack Quique Setien as head coach at the end of the season, if the club fails to win the 2019/20 Spanish top-flight league title or the UEFA Champions League trophy this season, Goal reports. Barcelona’s results and performances have not improved since Setien replaced Ernesto Valverde as Barca manager …
LaLiga: Barcelona to sack coach, Setien on one condition
NANS spits fire as ASUP dabbles into feud with Ilaro Poly Rector
The National Association of Nigeria Students has called out the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Ilaro Chapter, Emmanuel Ademola, for dabbling into the feud between it and the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Olusegun Aluko. DAILY POST reports that NANS has been at loggerheads with Dr Aluko for suspending the Students …
NANS spits fire as ASUP dabbles into feud with Ilaro Poly Rector
Ondo missing child: DSS tore my statement three times – Witness tells court
The ongoing trial of the founder of the Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa resumed on Monday at the Ondo State High Court in the continuation of the defence opened by the prophet and the six other defendants. During the trial, one of the witnesses, Dr. Richard Akinnagbe, told the court how his testimonies were …
Ondo missing child: DSS tore my statement three times – Witness tells court
BREAKING: COVID-19: Nigerian govt finally approves resumption of domestic flights
The Federal Government has approved the safe resumption of domestic flights across the country nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curb further spread of COVID-19. It also lifted the ban on interstate movement with effect from July 1. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss …
BREAKING: COVID-19: Nigerian govt finally approves resumption of domestic flights
Police arraign 25-year-old man over alleged robbery
The police on Monday arraigned a 25-year-old man, Ogunleye Olarewaju, at an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged robbery. The defendant of no fixed address is standing trial on a charge of robbery. The prosecutor, Insp. Caleb Leramo, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb. 16 in Iworoko-Ekiti He alleged that …
Police arraign 25-year-old man over alleged robbery
Appointment, promotion using IPPIS illegal – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that any appointment and promotions carried out under the Integrated Payment and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) is illegal. DAILY POST gathered that the union has been on strike since March 2020. ASUU declared the strike due to the failure of the government to fulfill agreement reached …
Appointment, promotion using IPPIS illegal – ASUU
Buhari appoints new Chief Personal Security Officer
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO). DCP Musa, from Nigerian Police Force Zone 5, Benin City, as his last station, hailed from Niger State. Musa’s appointment follows the redeployment of his predecessor, Commissioner of Police (CP) Abdulkarim Dauda. …
Buhari appoints new Chief Personal Security Officer
Coronation Capital organizes 2nd edition of Corporate Finance and Business Valuation online training
Leading Private Equity Firm in Nigeria, Coronation Capital, is set to host the 2nd edition of its Corporate Finance and Business Valuation online training (“Valuation Master Class”). Scheduled for the 2oth, 21st, 27th and 28th of July, 2020, the four-day event is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodology …
Coronation Capital organizes 2nd edition of Corporate Finance and Business Valuation online training
BREAKING: COVID-19: Buhari govt okays reopening of schools, gives condition
The Federal Government on Monday said schools are allowed to reopen amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, who made the disclosure, however, said only graduating students are allowed to resume. Mustapha, who is the chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, explained that the measure would allow …
BREAKING: COVID-19: Buhari govt okays reopening of schools, gives condition
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