Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 16th March 2021
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Wike absent as Deputy takes first jab of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in Rivers
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, was absent as the state government commenced the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination that will help to promote immunity and reduce infection in the state. Unlike his counterparts in other states who took the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine to boost the confidence of residents of the state,
Wike absent as Deputy takes first jab of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in Rivers
Insecurity: Niger Governor Sani Bello calls for establishment of state police
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has called for the setting up of state police in the country to offer the required security at the grassroots. Making the call during a visit by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), led by its President, David Kolade Alabi on a courtesy at the Government
Insecurity: Niger Governor Sani Bello calls for establishment of state police
President Buhari approves new appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Oyebode Oyetunde as Executive Director for Nigeria at the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. Before the appointment, Oyetunde was Senior Special Assistant to the President on Finance and Fiscal Policy as well as Legal Matters in the Office of the Chief of Staff
President Buhari approves new appointment
NBS report shows Buhari govt lying about employment, job creation – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, said, the report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on escalated 33.3 percent unemployment rate in the country is a direct confirmation that the much-orchestrated claims of massive job creation by the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are mere statistic hoax being used to
NBS report shows Buhari govt lying about employment, job creation – PDP
Alledged N575 million Custom Duty fraud: Senate threatens warrant of arrest against Yokohama Motors
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, has frowned at the management of Yokohama Motors for their utter disregard for Senate Committee’s invitation to explain their alleged evasion from custody duties amounting to millions of naira. Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Francis Alimekhena who was visibly angry at Tuesday hearing where the Cbairman of the
Alledged N575 million Custom Duty fraud: Senate threatens warrant of arrest against Yokohama Motors
Kidnapping: Police warn travellers, students; reveal emergency lines
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a new tactic employed by kidnappers in carrying out their nefarious activities in some parts of the state. This was made known by Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state command’s spokesman. The command said kidnappers now position their operational vehicle by the road side, pretending to be out for commercial
Kidnapping: Police warn travellers, students; reveal emergency lines
5 political parties to participate in Ekiti Assembly poll as INEC gets materials
Five political parties will take part in this Saturday’s bye-election into Ekiti East Constituency (1) of the State House of Assembly. INEC Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Adeniran Tella, made this known in Omuo Ekiti, headquarters of Ekiti East Local Government of the state on Tuesday at a Stakeholders meeting, organised by INEC, preparatory to the
5 political parties to participate in Ekiti Assembly poll as INEC gets materials
Catholic priest abducted in Delta
Gunmen have kidnapped Rev. Fr. Harrison Prhinyovaw, the Priest in charge of St. John’s Catholic Church, Obinomba, in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta. He was taken at about 8:00 p.m. on Monday in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area. NAN reports that Prhinyovaw was in transit from Warri to Obinomba. The cleric was navigating
Catholic priest abducted in Delta
North-East Nigeria: $1bn needed to cater for 6.4 million people in 2021 – UN
The humanitarian community in Nigeria, led by the United Nations (UN), and the federal government officially launched the north-east Nigeria Humanitarian Response Plan for 2021 on Tuesday. The plan requests US$1billion to enable partners to provide critical services to the 6.4 million most vulnerable people, among a total of 8.7 million people in need of
North-East Nigeria: $1bn needed to cater for 6.4 million people in 2021 – UN
Troops kill two bandits, rescue 4 Kidnap victims in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday, said troops of Operation Thunder Strike reported that two armed bandits were neutralized at “Five-Thirty” village in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The governnent confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday by Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna. “According to the report,
Troops kill two bandits, rescue 4 Kidnap victims in Kaduna
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