Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 9th July 2020
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NEC includes govs in N2.3 trn stimulus package implementation
The National Economic Council (NEC) has said that two state governors will be included in the implementation phase of National Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP). Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said this on Thursday after the governors had made a presentation at a virtual NEC meeting on how the States can collaborate effectively with the Federal Government …
FCTA health secretary tests positive for COVID-19
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Acting Secretary of the Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Mohammed Kawu, has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a statement by Wisdom Acka, a staff of the information department of the FCTA, Dr. Kawu is currently receiving treatment at the Asokoro District Hospital. COVID-19: FCTA threatens to shut …
Former NMA chairman dies of COVID-19 in Ondo
Former chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo state, Dr Michael Adeyeri on Thursday died of COVID-19 Adeyeri who works with the Ondo state government died at the Federal Medical Center Owo. Ondo Gov, Akeredolu recovers from COVID-19 Ondo health commissioner dies of COVID-19 Mr. Adeyeri who is also the founder of Shekinah …
We have no deal with INEC on Edo gov’ship poll — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dispelled claims that its leaders were mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the Edo state governorship election for its candidate, Governor Godwin Obaseki. There are media reports that PDP leaders were putting pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, to help rig the September …
Former PDP chairman, Modu Sherrif visits APC headquarters in Abuja
A former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sherrif, on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Sherrif, who came in a black G-wagon at about 4.15pm, spent less than 15 minutes in one of the offices of members of Mai Mala Buni-led …
Report on 5G deployment ready — FG
The report on the deployment or otherwise of Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria is ready but it will not go live until experts from all the country’s major sectors recommend its deployment, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Ali Ibrahim Pantami said. Pantami who spoke Thursday in a virtual Annual General Meeting …
Indirect election: 10 aspirants may boycott Ondo APC primary
A factional chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon Henry Olu Olatuja, has warned that 10 out of 12 governorship aspirants may boycott the July 20 primary election if the party settles for indirect mode of ballot. Olatuja, who addressed a press conference on Thursday at the APC national secretariat …
Why we increased fuel price — FG
The Federal Government did not promise to keep the pump price of petrol permanently low, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has said. Sylva, in a statement Thursday, also said the FG could no longer bear the burden of petrol subsidy. ‘If COVID-19 meets oil pollution, we are finished’ Oil prices steady …
I have no regrets over Oshiomhole’s suspension — Ward chairman
The chairman of ward 10, All Progressives Congress in Etsako West local government of Edo state, Mr. Stephen Oshawo, has said that he has no regret suspending former national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, from his ward. The suspension eventually led to his removal as the national chairman. APC suspends Oshiomhole, sacks state secretary …
Africa records 30% increase in COVID-19 cases — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there has been 30 per cent increase in the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the African Region in the past week. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, disclosed this in COVID-19 Situation Report posted on its official Twitter account @WHOAFRO on Thursday. COVID19: Persons …
INEC confirms indirect primary election for Ondo APC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Thursday confirmed that indirect mode of primary will be used during the July 20, 2020 primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The electoral body said that both the APC and PDP will use indirect primaries. INEC had allocated 2nd to 27th July for political parties to pick …
INEC confirms indirect primary election for Ondo APC
Security: Gov. Ugwuanyi inaugurates Advisory Committee on Community Policing
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has inaugurated the 17-man State Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC), chaired by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Abdurrahman, with the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, HRH, Igwe Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu, as co-chairman. The new Community Policing programme is an initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, …
Security: Gov. Ugwuanyi inaugurates Advisory Committee on Community Policing
Edo guber: PDP alleges plans by APC to rig election for Pastor Ize-Iyamu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday alleged a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. PDP claimed the APC was plotting to use fabrications in a section of the media to arm-twist the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the election in their favour. …
Edo guber: PDP alleges plans by APC to rig election for Pastor Ize-Iyamu
Police to charge suspected killer of girl stabbed in her shop to court
Lagos State Police command said it would soon charge to court the man who allegedly stabbed a PAGA agent to death in Asa Afariogun area of Ajao Estate, Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, who confirmed that the suspect was in the police custody, …
Police to charge suspected killer of girl stabbed in her shop to court
Kwara govt dislodges suspected criminal gang in Baruten local government
The Kwara State government has mobilised security agencies to Baruten local government area of the state to dislodge a group of suspected criminals reportedly from a neighbouring state. The suspected criminals were allegedly camped in a forest in Baruten local government of the state, in Kwara North Senatorial district. The spokesman of the governor, Rafiu …
Kwara govt dislodges suspected criminal gang in Baruten local government
Road Accident: 12 burnt to death in tragic Bayelsa auto crash
No fewer than twelve persons have reportedly burned to death following a fatal motor accident along the Tombia-Ammassoma road in Yenagoa Local Government Council Area of Bayelsa State. DAILY POST gathered that while eight persons were reportedly burnt to ashes on the spot following an explosion that followed the accident, four others later died on …
Road Accident: 12 burnt to death in tragic Bayelsa auto crash
PDP expands South-West Zonal Caretaker Committee
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has approved the expansion of the recently constituted South-West Zonal Committee of the party. PDP, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, on Thursday in Abuja, said the action of the NWC was pursuant to Sections 29 (2)(b) and …
PDP expands South-West Zonal Caretaker Committee
22 COVID-19 deaths recorded in Ogun – State govt
The Ogun State government has disclosed that a total of 22 patients have died of Coronavirus in the state since February when the index case was reported. This was contained in a statement shared on its social media platforms on Thursday. On Wednesday, one person reportedly died of COVID-19, increasing the number of deaths to …
22 COVID-19 deaths recorded in Ogun – State govt
EPL: Pogba names 4 Man Utd players he loves watching
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has named the four (4) Red Devils teammates he enjoys watching in action. Pogba has completed his comeback from long-term injury since the Premier League restart last month. The France World winner has helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men to win four out of their first five games. However, Pogba said …
EPL: Pogba names 4 Man Utd players he loves watching
Ondo election: Giwa blasts APC for selling governorship form for N22.5m
The senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, for selling its nomination form for N22.5 million and yet opting for the indirect mode of primary election in Ondo State. DAILY POST reported yesterday that the APC had opted for the indirect mode …
Ondo election: Giwa blasts APC for selling governorship form for N22.5m
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