Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 3rd July 2020
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We should not be taken for granted – Reps warned
The House of Representatives has warned that, it should not be taken for granted whenever they invite members of the executive to ask questions regarding federal government policies. The House spokesperson, Benjamin Okezie Kalu gave the warning while answering questions from journalists on the recent face-off between the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, …
COVID-19: Edo govt warns against reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned that the state has not authorised the reopening of schools for 3rd term academic activities. He said government will impose sanctions on schools that would flout the directive. BREAKING: Lagos reopens schools Buhari approves reopening of schools, lifts interstate lockdown A statement, Commissioner for Education, Barr. Jimoh …
‘Shun ethno-religious differences’, Buratai tells officers, soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has called on officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to shun any form discrimination in the discharge of their duties. General Buratai also called on other Nigerians to be their brothers’ keeper and live in the spirit of togetherness, adding that the country could …
Over 3 million youths apply for N-Power jobs in one week
Exactly one week after the Federal government opened the portal to receive applications for the enrollment of Batch C N-Power beneficiaries, over three million youths have applied. A statement by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development revealed this on Friday. Six jobs available for N-Power Batch C applicants Why we disengaged …
BREAKING: Lagos reopens schools
Lagos state government has asked schools in the state to reopen on Aug 3. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who made the disclosure on Friday, said the decision was made by “stakeholders” in the state. The resumption is only for students in specific classes such as Senior Secondary School 3 students. Detail soon…
Kogi gets new CJ, customary court president
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of Justice Henry A. Olusiyi as the Chief Judge of the State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed said Hon. Justice Bayo Olowosegun will similarly perform the functions of the President of the Customary Court of Appeal. Kogi Chief …
Bauchi governor suspends emir of Misau
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has suspended the Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman over communal clashes that claimed the lives of nine people in Malunja village, Zadawa Misau. Six other persons were also injured during the clash. The governor said the paramount ruler alongside the District Head of Chiroma, Village Head of Zadawa in …
40 percent of Africans don’t believe they can contract COVID-19 – survey
The African Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) has revealed that 40 percent of Africans believe they could not contract COVID-19, while more than 60 percent believe COVID-19 could be prevented by drinking lemon or taking vitamin C. The center disclosed this during a webinar hosted in collaboration with with a PR firm Gatefield to guide …
Northern leaders have failed northerners – Vatsa
A former Commissioner for Information, and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger state, Mr. Jonathan Vatsa has said that no northern leader should be happy with the situation of the region now. This is has he condemned northern leaders over the movement of northern youths to the southern parts of the country. …
Ondo gov’ship forms: APC generates N258m
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised N258.75 million from the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms to 12 governorship aspirants on the party platform. The APC had asked each governorship aspirant to pay N22.5 million, including N2.5 million for expression of interest form and N20 million for the nomination form. Edo …
Governor AbdulRazaq reshuffles cabinet
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has reshuffled his cabinet. The governor moved five commissioners to other ministries. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, announced this on Friday in a statement in Ilorin. Those affected are the Commissioner for Communication, Olanrewaju Murtala, who was moved to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural …
Governor AbdulRazaq reshuffles cabinet
Police discover decomposing corpse of 7-year-old missing girl in Delta community
The Police in Isiokolo Divisional Headquarters have discovered the decomposing corpse of a seven-year old-girl, Ebruvwiyor Lina, who suddenly disappeared from their residence in a shallow grave at Isiokolo community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State. The Police have also exhumed the corpse and deposited same at the morgue, DAILY POST can report. …
Police discover decomposing corpse of 7-year-old missing girl in Delta community
PDP gives Gov Wike, Fintiri new appointments
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has appointed Governor Nyesome Wike as the Chairman of Edo State Governorship Election National Campaign Council. The party announced this in a Tweet on Friday. It also appointed Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as the deputy chairman. “The @OfficialPDPNig NWC has appointed the Governor of Rivers State, H. E. Chief @NyesomWlKE as …
PDP gives Gov Wike, Fintiri new appointments
Ondo Health Commissioner, Adegbenro buried amid tears, disregard for social distancing PHOTOS
The body of the Ondo State Commissioner for Health, late Dr. Wahab Adegbenro was on Friday committed to mother earth following his demise on Thursday. Dr. Adegbero’s remains were laid to rest according to Islamic rites in his country home of Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area of the Ondo State. During the burial, the enormous …
Ondo Health Commissioner, Adegbenro buried amid tears, disregard for social distancing PHOTOS
Nigeria govt to end subsidy on petrol – Prof Uwaleke
Uche Uwaleke, a Professor of Finance and Capital Market, says the July price band for Premium Motor Spirit aka petrol, means the federal government is ready to end subsidy regime. The former Imo Commissioner of Finance said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory …
Nigeria govt to end subsidy on petrol – Prof Uwaleke
PRODA Board suspends DG, Charles Agulanna
The Board of Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, has recommended the suspension of the Director-General, Charles Agulanna. He was ordered to step aside over alleged misconduct and financial indiscipline. The board took the decision at its quarterly meeting after establishing a prima facie evidence against the Agulanna. This was after the establishment of a case …
PRODA Board suspends DG, Charles Agulanna
How I killed children, sold their body parts to ritualists – Suspect confesses
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old, suspect over alleged kidnapping and murder. The suspect was arrested after the police received a tip-off from commercial motorcycle riders around the area. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olufemi Adetunji, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, at the NIS office, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan, …
How I killed children, sold their body parts to ritualists – Suspect confesses
Gov Sanwo-Olu states position on reopening of religious, events centres
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday said worship centres in the state will remain shut until further notice. Sanwo-Olu during a briefing at Alausa Ikeja, also stated that all restrictions applying to mass gatherings will remain in force. He also announced that social and events centres as well as social clubs will also …
Gov Sanwo-Olu states position on reopening of religious, events centres
N2.5bn fraud: Union Bank hackers to cool off in prison
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Abass Mohammed and a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Ibrahim Saidu Jogal. They connived to hack into the Flexcube database of Union Bank and stole N2,550,000,000. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Friday, said it received a petition on the …
N2.5bn fraud: Union Bank hackers to cool off in prison
Why I won’t hand over to my deputy, Ajayi – Gov Akeredolu
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Friday disclosed, that he will not hand over governance to his deputy, Agboola Ajayi despite testing positive for COVID-19. According to Akeredolu, who described his deputy as a threat to governance in the state, Ajayi no longer belongs to the APC and governance in the state. Akeredolu, …
Why I won’t hand over to my deputy, Ajayi – Gov Akeredolu
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