Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 5th August 2020
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Court fixes Sept 30 to hear N2bn libel suit against Sowore
The Federal High Court has fixed September 30 for hearing of a libel suit filed against the 2019 Presidential candidate of African Action Alliance (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. The suit, filed by Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) was premised by two publications by SaharaReporters, a media outlet established by Omoyele Sowore. No house purchased for my …
Kano: Petrol marketers sell fuel at N150 per litre
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Kano has directed its members to sell fuel at N150 per litre. The directive was contained in a statement issued and signed by the IPMAN chairman, Kano chapter, Bashir Danmalam. NNPC gets N2.3trn from sales of petroleum products in 12 months Fuel may sell for N149 per …
Akwa Ibom State’s APC chairman is dead
The All Progressives Congress (APC) party in Akwa Ibom State, has confirmed the death of its Chairman, Mr Ini Okopido. In a press release signed by the Deputy State Chairman, Dr. Ita Udosen, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Uyo, the party said Okopido died after a brief illness. 2019 Presidential election candidate, Moghalu, denies joining APC …
Over 700 contractors bid for 2020 railway projects
Over 700 bidders are jostling for the 2020 capital projects of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Daily Trust reports. On Wednesday, the corporation opened bid for the prequalification of contractors for the 2020 capital projects. Reps summon Ameachi, others over railway contracts, $500m China loan Obasanjo missing as Buhari names railway stations after Tinubu, Saraki, …
Benue uncovers 433 ghost workers on teachers’ payroll
At least, 433 ghost workers have been discovered on the payroll of Teaching Service Board (TSB) in Benue State. The Executive Secretary of TSB, Dr. Frank Kyungun, made disclosure on Wednesday while submitting the report of his screening committee to Governor Samuel Ortom at the Government House in Makurdi. Benue health commissioner resigns Military arrests …
NNPC gets N2.3trn from sales of petroleum products in 12 months
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it generated a total revenue of N2.393.88 trillion from the sales of petroleum products for the period May 2019 to May 2020, where 98.84 per cent of the sales with N2.366.15 trn came from sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol. This was contained in the …
Prof Abbas edges closer to emerging BUK VC, wins community acceptance poll
Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas has defeated three other contestants to emerge the winner of the community acceptance poll, a major process in the selection of a new Vice Chancellor in Bayero University, Kano. Prof. Adamu, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, polled 1,026 votes to beat his closest rival, Professor Adamu Idris Tanko, who got …
Sack: Pilots, engineers threaten to shut down all airlines
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), on Wednesday, threatened to shut down the aviation sector following the sack of dozens of its members. It issued a two-week ultimatum to airlines, who have sacked or plan to sack their pilots and engineers, to rescind the decision, warning that they could no longer guarantee …
Arrests, teargas trail #RevolutionNow protests
On 5 August 2019, the #RevolutionNow gripped cities across the country On the same day this year, the protesters are back on the streets From Lagos and Abuja to Akure and Kano Heavy police presence deployed to quell the protests Arrests and teargas trailed the protests In Abuja, more than 60 protesters were arrested In …
Edo 2020: You will emerge victorious, monarch tells Obaseki
The Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom, HRH, Oba Okhishimede Eshimokhai Idogu III, has said that the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu, have performed beyond the expectations of majority of Edo people, and will be reelected in the September 19 gubernatorial election to consolidate on their developmental strides …
Nathan Ake: Man City complete £41million deal for defender
Manchester City have completed a £41m deal with Bournemouth for Nathan Ake. The 25-year completed his medical on Wednesday and signed a five-year deal with the Etihad side. Ake becomes City’s second major signing of the summer after the arrival of Ferran Torres from Valencia. “City have been the best side in England over the …
Nathan Ake: Man City complete £41million deal for defender
Bayelsa: 6 killed as troops invade militants camp
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that the troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, on Tuesday, in Bayelsa State, invaded the Pirates/Militants’ camp killing six criminals. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Enenche said the troops acted on credible intelligence and monitored movements of a …
Bayelsa: 6 killed as troops invade militants camp
Champions League: UEFA lists new rules as competition resumes Friday
UEFA has banned players from swapping shirts when the Champions League returns this weekend. This was included in a 31-page document, which has guidelines and safety measures. The players could also be locked up in for 12 days, according to medical protocols for the competition. Players and staff must be tested for COVID-19 prior to …
Champions League: UEFA lists new rules as competition resumes Friday
COVID-19: Federal High Court Chief Judge, John Tsoho, family members test negative
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, who went into self-isolation about two weeks ago, have tested negative to the deadly coronavirus disease. DAILY POST had reported that Tsoho had gone on self-isolation after one of his close aides tested positive to the disease. However, a statement released on Tuesday by …
COVID-19: Federal High Court Chief Judge, John Tsoho, family members test negative
Al-Qaeda coming in through northwest – US alerts Nigeria
The U.S. said on Wednesday that it has alerted the Nigerian authorities that the Al-Qaeda terrorist group has started penetrating the country through the north-western region. This was disclosed by the Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, Africa, Dagvin Anderson, during a press briefing, according the US Department of State He said the dreaded …
Al-Qaeda coming in through northwest – US alerts Nigeria
Revolution Now: FCTA releases 40 protesters, gives reason for their arrest
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given reason for the arrest of protesters at Unity fountain, Abuja. The Department of State Service (DSS) on Wednesday, arrested Olawale Bakare and some co-protesters wearing orange-coloured caps around Olaiya area of Osogbo, Osun State. The police and the Nigerian Army also arrested several others in Abuja. Briefing …
Revolution Now: FCTA releases 40 protesters, gives reason for their arrest
BREAKING: IPMAN orders sale of petrol at N150 per litre
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed its members to sell the Premium Moto Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol for N150 per litre in Kano State. The Chairman of Kano State chapter of IPMAN, Bashir Danmallam, conveyed the directive in a statement on Wednesday. The statement said that the directive follows …
BREAKING: IPMAN orders sale of petrol at N150 per litre
Apapa Gridlock: Truck drivers recount ordeals, accuse security agencies of extortion
Truck drivers have lamented their ordeals in accessing Tin Can Island Port in Lagos as gridlock became heavier on Apapa road due to the ongoing road reconstruction. The drivers complained that the combined team of security operatives have been leveraging on the opportunity to extort them, claiming that they pay about N45,000 before being allowed …
Apapa Gridlock: Truck drivers recount ordeals, accuse security agencies of extortion
Edo election: PDP mocks Ize-Iyamu, says APC hiring campaign crowd from Kogi, Imo, others
The Peoples Democratic Party National Campaign Council in Edo State, Wednesday, mocked the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the forthcoming governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, describing him as “a lone ranger.” The PDP claimed that Ize-Iyamu has been left to walk alone by leaders and chieftains of the APC. The PDP stated this in …
Edo election: PDP mocks Ize-Iyamu, says APC hiring campaign crowd from Kogi, Imo, others
Two arrested for alleged dollar fraud in Ogun
Two persons have been arrested by the police in Ogun State for alleged fraud in Ota area of the state. Police said the duo are “members of a syndicate who specialized in duping unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money under the pretence of ‘washing’ dollars for them.” The two suspects were identified …
Two arrested for alleged dollar fraud in Ogun
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