Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 12th August 2020
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60-year-old man to be stoned to death for raping minor in Kano
A man identified as Mati Abdu, has been sentenced to death by stoning for raping a minor in Kano State. The Upper Shariah Court sitting in the state sentenced Mati, 60, who hailed from Farsa village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of the state, after he was arrested by the Police in 2019 for alleged …
60-year-old man to be stoned to death for raping minor in Kano
Ogundipe: Governing council has the power to fire – FG reacts to sack of UNILAG VC
The Federal Ministry of Education (FMoE) has reacted to the removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, from office by the Governing Council of the institution. Spokesperson of the FMoE, Ben Goong, in a statement in Abuja, said they have not been briefed on the purported removal of Vice-Chance …
Ogundipe: Governing council has the power to fire – FG reacts to sack of UNILAG VC
Nigerian leaders accused of playing politics with COVID-19
A volunteer group, Southeast Coronavirus Intervention Network (SCIN) has said that the complacent attitude of some Nigeria leaders have undermined the fight against coronavirus in the country. This was as the group accused the leaders of playing politics with the pandemic, which has left the people to assume that the virus was not real. Nze …
Nigerian leaders accused of playing politics with COVID-19
We came from Anambra to steal Okada in Ogun – Suspects tell police
One Chidi Umeh and his accomplice, Obinna Onyebuchi, have been arrested for allegedly stealing motorbikes in Ogun State. Chidi, who the police unidentified as the leader of the team; was said to have confessed coming from Nnewi in Anambra State, to steal motorcycles in Owode Yewa. According to the police, Obinna, who corroborated everything said …
We came from Anambra to steal Okada in Ogun – Suspects tell police
Court arraigns two iron scrap dealers for allegedly stealing cars
An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, on Wednesday, arraigned two iron scrap dealers, Salami Kabiru and Kasali Kolawole, for alleged stealing of cars. The Police prosecutor, Inspector Olayiwola Razaq, told the court that the defendants committed the offence sometimes in the month of July 2020 at Atelewo area, Osogbo. He alleged that the …
Court arraigns two iron scrap dealers for allegedly stealing cars
Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: Prophet T. B Joshua clears air on revelation on winner of Edo election
Prophet T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has cleared the air on a prophecy credited to him concerning the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. In the report that went viral during the week, the cleric was quoted as saying that God had revealed the winner of the election to him, …
Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: Prophet T. B Joshua clears air on revelation on winner of Edo election
Alleged negligence: FIDA threatens legal action against ATBUTH, Specialist Hospital over death of 30-year-old woman
The Bauchi State chapter of the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA) has threatened to institute legal action against the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) and the Bauchi State Specialist Hospital, both in Bauchi, over the death of a 30-year-old woman, Seliha Adamu Misau. The association’s chairperson, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, stated this while …
Alleged negligence: FIDA threatens legal action against ATBUTH, Specialist Hospital over death of 30-year-old woman
UNILAG: Council members oppose VC Ogundipe’s sack, condemn Wale Babalakin
The sack of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), is not going well with some council members. On Wednesday, Oladejo Azeez, UNILAG Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, made the announcement. The governing council is chaired by Wale Babalakin. Two members, who are UNILAG Senate representatives, have openly opposed the …
UNILAG: Council members oppose VC Ogundipe’s sack, condemn Wale Babalakin
Gov Abdulrazaq approves N17.7m for renovation of Kwara NUJ secretariat complex
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has approved N17.7m for the renovation of the secretariat office complex of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ilorin. Rafiu Ajakaye, spokesman of the governor, announced to the leadership of the state council of the union in Ilorin. The renovation is expected to be completed in three months, …
Gov Abdulrazaq approves N17.7m for renovation of Kwara NUJ secretariat complex
Borno: Zulum appoints commissioner, Prof Marte as new chief of staff
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has appointed Professor Isa Hussaini Marte as his new Chief of Staff. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the governor‘s spokesman, Isa Gusau. Marte has been the Commissioner for Higher Education since August 2019. He will replace Dr. Babagana Wakil, who passed on July 1, 2020, in Maiduguri, after a …
Borno: Zulum appoints commissioner, Prof Marte as new chief of staff
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