Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 4th July 2020
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Weekend lockdown continues despite return of interstate travels – Ogun Gov
Despite the return of interstate travel, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has insisted that the weekend lockdown continues in the state until further notice. He equally said religious centres and schools remain shut. NAFDAC disrupts unveiling of COVID-19 herb in Ogun COVID-19 forces 350,000 poultry farmers out of business in Ogun The governor, however, said …
Man Utd move to 4th spot after 7-goal thriller
Manchester United have moved into fourth spot in the English Premier League after securing a 5-2 win over Bournemouth.
APC demands probe of PDP leaders linked to Hushpuppi
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says criminal conspiracy linking “Hushpuppi” to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be investigated. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena in a statement issued on Saturday claimed that the PDP leadership turned Dubai into their “strategic” meeting place ahead of the 2019 general elections …
Another fire averted as tankers collide on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
There was panic at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday as an accident that could have led to a fire outbreak was averted when two tankers loaded with petrol collided, spilling their contents.
UN suspends humanitarian air service after attack on flight
The United Nations has suspended humanitarian air services after the latest attack on one of its helicopters in Borno.
The shadow pandemic
Frontline heroes like the doctors, lawyers, social workers and counsellors who deal with the daily casualties of this crisis describe the heartbreak of handling cases of women and girls who have been abused or raped.
Jigawa PDP inaugurates caretaker committees for 27 LGAs
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State yesterday inaugurated its caretaker executives for the 27 Local Government Areas of the state. A statement by the media team of the committee which was made available to Daily Trust Saturday in Abuja, said the inauguration of the committee followed the expiration of the tenure of the …
Over 3m apply for N-Power jobs in one week
A 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 from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development said yesterday: “Enrolment of beneficiaries for N-power Batch C commenced on Friday, June 26, 2020 and …
Kogi gets new CJ, customary court president
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the appointment of Justice Henry A.Olusiyi as the acting Chief Judge of Kogi State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed said Justice Bayo Olowosegun was also appointed to perform the functions of the President of the Customary Court of Appeal. According to …
6 in 10 Africans believe lemon prevents COVID-19 – Survey
Six in 10 Africans believe that coronavirus could be prevented by drinking lemon or taking Vitamin C, a survey conducted by the Partnership for Evidence-Based Reponses to COVID-19 (PERC) Consortium reveals. The result of the survey conducted between March and April in 28 cities across 20 African Union member states was released during a Webinar …
Enugu: Ex-Nsukka LG Chairperson, Chinwe Ugwu dies one month after successor’s death
A former Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Ms. Chinwe Ugwu, is dead. Ugwu died barely a month after her successor, Chief Patrick Omeje died of heart failure. The eldest brother of Chinwe, Chief Bala Ugwu, confirmed her death to NAN in Nsukka on Saturday. Bala said, “My sister, the …
Enugu: Ex-Nsukka LG Chairperson, Chinwe Ugwu dies one month after successor’s death
Police arrest 60-year-old man for allegedly defiling 13-year-old girl in Delta
A 60-year-old man simply identified as Ogheneovo has been arrested by the Police in Ovwian/Aladja Division for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in Ovwian community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. When contacted for comments, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the report in a chat with DAILY …
Police arrest 60-year-old man for allegedly defiling 13-year-old girl in Delta
Bristol City sack manager, Lee Johnson after 1-0 defeat
English club, Bristol City, on Saturday, sacked their manager, Lee Johnson, following their 1-0 home defeat against Cardiff City in the Championship today. Bristol City made this known in a statement via thier official website. “Lee Johnson was this evening relieved of his role as Bristol City Head Coach,” a club statement read. “Current Assistant …
Bristol City sack manager, Lee Johnson after 1-0 defeat
UN condemns Boko Haram attack on Damasak, damage to chopper
The United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, on Saturday, condemned the Boko Haram attack in Damasak, which damaged a humanitarian helicopter. Kallon in a statement decried the July 2 violent attack in which at least two innocent civilians lost their lives, including a five-year-old child. Several others were injured, and a humanitarian …
UN condemns Boko Haram attack on Damasak, damage to chopper
Saraki reacts as APC calls for his probe over links to Hushpuppi
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has described as irresponsible and cheap politics on the calls for his probe, over alleged association with alleged fraudster, Hushpuppi who was recently arrested in the United Arab Emirates and extradited to the United States. DAILY POST had reported that the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday, called for …
Saraki reacts as APC calls for his probe over links to Hushpuppi
Footballer electrocuted at betting shop in Lagos
One Taiwo Akinlusi, popularly known as Sir Tee among his football fans meet his untimely death on Saturday, when his head mistakenly touched a naked wire when he was coming down from the staircase of a plaza where he went to play football betting at Ile-Epo bus stop, Ejigbo. An eyewitness, Mr. Abiodun Adaranijo, who …
Footballer electrocuted at betting shop in Lagos
EPL: Solskjaer hails 18-year-old Greenwood after Man United 5-2 victory over Bournemouth
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hailed forward, Mason Greenwood, after the 18-year-old scored a brace in the Red Devils’ Premier League 5-2 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday. Solskjaer described Greenwood as a ‘fantastic goalscorer’, adding that he would give the England youngster more game time going forward. Man United defeated Bournemouth at Old …
EPL: Solskjaer hails 18-year-old Greenwood after Man United 5-2 victory over Bournemouth
Man Utd vs Bournemouth: Greenwood overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo’s record
Manchester United forward, Mason Greenwood, on Saturday evening surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal-scoring record at the club. Greenwood scored twice as Man United defeated Bournemouth 5-2 in the Premier League at Old Trafford. The England youngster has now scored 15 goals for the Red Devils in his first full season so far. In doing so, the …
Man Utd vs Bournemouth: Greenwood overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo’s record
Flood sacks Abeokuta residents VIDEOS
Some residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital are presently counting their losses as their belongings were washed away by flood. It was gathered that people who were majorly affected were residents living in Amolaso, Isale Igbein, Kuto, Igbore, Oke Sokori, Odo Eran, Iporo Ake and others. DAILY POST reports that the rain started in …
Flood sacks Abeokuta residents VIDEOS
Kaduna: Apostle Joseph of Faith Agape Church arrested for allegedly raping 16-year-old girl for five years
The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a pastor identified as Apostle Joseph Alhassan , for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl for five years. Alhassan, who is the pastor of Faith Agape Church, Narayi Kaduna State, was arrested at his residence, No 158 B, Abdulrahman Road, Shagari …
Kaduna: Apostle Joseph of Faith Agape Church arrested for allegedly raping 16-year-old girl for five years
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