Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 3rd August 2020
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Kano reopens schools August 10
Kano the state government has approved August 10 as the date for reopening schools for students preparing for the Senior Secondary school Certificate Examination.
Air Peace defends sack of pilots over Covid-19
Nigeria’s biggest carrier Air Peace has confirmed the sack of some of its staff due to the “devastating effect of COVID-19 pandemic. The airline said it took the “very painful but rightful decision, in the circumstances the airline has found itself as a result of the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations …
Ondo: INEC denies substituting AAC candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied substituting the candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the coming October 10 governorship elections in Ondo State.
Nigeria recalls centennial Olympic victory after 24 years
The 1996 Men’s Olympic Football tournament in Atlanta remains a golden memory in the minds of Nigerians especially the then Super Eagles players who broke the jinx amid world top football sides to lift the trophy and wear gold medals.
NDDC probe: Uduaghan dismisses reported N429m road contract allegation
Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, on Monday said the allegation linking him with a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) road contract in Port Harcourt, Rivers, was false.
Father of 3 commits suicide in Nsukka
A father of three, Emmanuel Eze, on Monday allegedly killed himself at Amagu Umudiaka village, Ihe community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Making schools Covid-19-proof for students to return
School reopens for exit-class students to sit certificate exams across country. As much as there has been for schools to reopen, there has been even greater concern about keeping them safe from coronavirus. From physical distancing, to handwashing and environmental sanitation, schools are taking extra measures to keep classrooms clean.
Anchor Borrower: RIFAN threatens legal action against Kano farmers
Kano state chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has threaten to take legal action against beneficiaries, selling inputs collected from the Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) in the state. The association warned members to desist from the habit or face legal consequences. The warning was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen …
Insecurity: Governors to confer with Buhari, service chiefs
The National Economic Council (NEC) Sub-Committee on Security will be meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), following last Wednesday’s attack on the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State. The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr John Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this in a letter addressed to Governor Zulum which was released on …
Akwa Ibom govt bars journalists over COVID-19 fear
Akwa Ibom State Government has barred journalists from covering the swearing in of new members of the State Executive Council, and the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The government on Monday barred journalists from attending activities at the Government House, Uyo, over the fear of the spread of COVID-19. School …
Ondo election: INEC clears air on substituting candidates of AAC, others
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has insisted that it didn’t substitute the candidates of the African Action Congress (AAC) or any other political party for the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State. INEC, in a statement by Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, on Monday, said it …
Ondo election: INEC clears air on substituting candidates of AAC, others
Ondo 2020: PDP NWC told to unite behind Jegede like Akeredolu did with Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, has been called upon to unite behind the party’s governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede like the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu did with Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Vanguard for Justice and Fairness in PDP (VJF), made the call …
Ondo 2020: PDP NWC told to unite behind Jegede like Akeredolu did with Tinubu
Ogun: Gov Abiodun makes u-turn, stops payment of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun appears to have bowed to pressure as he stopped the payment of N25,000 by students of private boarding schools for COVID-19 and malaria tests. Abiodun came under heavy criticisms parents of SS3 students in private boarding schools were made to realize on Sunday that they must pay …
Ogun: Gov Abiodun makes u-turn, stops payment of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee
COVID-19 will also spread more to rural areas, be ready – Health Minister tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned that COVID-19 will spread more to rural areas across the country. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who said this on Monday at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja, urged Nigerians to be ready for the pandemic. He also said that the FG’s …
COVID-19 will also spread more to rural areas, be ready – Health Minister tells Nigerians
Kwara SS3 students to resume Wednesday, August 5
The Kwara State Government on Monday, directed Senior Secondary School students, SS3, to resume academic activities on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Fatimah Ahmed, announced during the official presentation of protective kits to the ministry by the state deputy governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi on Monday, ahead …
Kwara SS3 students to resume Wednesday, August 5
BBNaija 2020: Lilo cries out, wishes she could turn back hands of time
Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Lilo, has expressed regrets over her eviction from the reality show. Lilo was evicted alongside Ka3na during Sunday live eviction. She was shown the exit door after being among the four housemates who got the lowest votes. Most BBNaija viewers blamed her relationship with Eric and constant stay with …
BBNaija 2020: Lilo cries out, wishes she could turn back hands of time
BBNaija 2020: Why I saved Eric, Praise, voted out Lilo, Ka3na
One of Big Brother Naija housemates, Ozo has given reasons he saved Eric, Praise and voted out Lilo and Ka3na. Recall that Ka3na and Lilo were evicted on Sunday during a live eviction show. The organizer of the show had introduced a new twist, directing housemates to pick two housemates out of Lilo, Eric, Praise …
BBNaija 2020: Why I saved Eric, Praise, voted out Lilo, Ka3na
Osun Commissioner allegedly supervises attack on DAILY POST reporter
Some policemen attached to the Osun State Joint Task Force to enforce the compulsory use of face mask in the state, Monday brutalized one of DAILY POST’s correspondents in the state, Sikiru Obarayese, while covering the process. Obarayese was beaten at the popular Old Garage area of Osogbo, the state capital, alongside an aged woman …
Osun Commissioner allegedly supervises attack on DAILY POST reporter
Edo guber: Call Oshiomhole to order – PDP begs Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call Adams Oshiomhole, immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to order. PDP made the call while faulting the APC governorship candidate in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s remark to follow Oshiomhole’s footsteps. The party stated this in a series of tweets …
Edo guber: Call Oshiomhole to order – PDP begs Buhari
COVID-19 is just malaria, demonic propaganda – Bishop Oyedepo
The founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Church, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said that the world was being deceived to believe that there is a dreadful disease called coronavirus. Bishop Oyedepo said that the disease in question is just like malaria, wondering why people are being compelled to see such sickness …
COVID-19 is just malaria, demonic propaganda – Bishop Oyedepo
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