Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 27th May 2020
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COVID-19: Nigeria suspends all evacuations till further notice
The Federal Government has suspended all evacuations of Nigerians stranded abroad as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension is pending when new protocols on testing and isolation are put in place, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said on Wednesday. “The issue of quarantining in hotels would no longer be feasible. READ: …
Court sends mother who ‘drowned’ baby for psychiatric evaluation
A 22-year-old nursing mother, Oluwafunmilayo Adisa, who was charged with the death of her baby by drowning, has been sent for psychiatric evaluation. An Igbosere Magistrate Court in Lagos gave the order on Wednesday following an application by the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD). Magistrate (Mrs) K. O. Doja-Ojo remanded her at …
Rohr to lead Super Eagles through AFCON, World Cup qualifiers — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation says it has extended the contract of the Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, to lead the national team through the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the World Cup qualifiers. The President of the football governing body, Amaju Pinnick announced this on Wednesday in a series of tweet through …
Court sentences two armed robbers to death by hanging
An Osun State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery. The trial judge, Justice Jide Falola sitting in Ila-orangun on Wednesday, handed down the death sentence on Ayodeji Adeleke and Abiodun Oyedunmola. The convicts were arraigned on a two-count charge of armed robbery and conspiracy …
COVID-19: FG sends 3 local cure claims for validation
The Federal Government has said that three out of the numerous claims of COVID-19 local herbal cure have been found worthy of further investigation and they have been forwarded to relevant authorities for validation. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said this …
Abducted naval officer in Ondo regains freedom
A naval officer, Lt Commander Ajare Uchegbulah Amadi, who was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Ondo State, has regained his freedom. Lt Commander Amadi was kidnapped on his way from Abuja on May 17, 2020, along Ago Ajayi, Oba Akoko road in Ondo State. The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adie Undie, said the naval …
Kano loses another monarch
The Sarkin Ban Bichi (District Head of Dambatta), Dr. Wada Ibrahim Waziri is dead. The monarch, who is one of the kingmakers of Bichi Emirate, died on Wednesday after a protracted illness at the age of 89. Late Wada Waziri was a veteran nursing officer who became popular due to the role he played as …
Why Kano COVID-19 isolation centre in viral video is empty
The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has explained why the isolation centre it donated to Kano State is still empty as captured in a viral video. The Chief Executive Officer of the coalition, Zouera Yousoufou, in a statement on Wednesday, explained that given the Infection Prevention and Control Protocols required with advice from the Nigeria Center …
FG to roll out policy on schools’ reopening, considers sectionalising classes
The Federal Ministry of Education will soon roll out measures to be put in place for the safe re-opening of the nation’s schools. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, revealed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 36th joint national briefing of …
EDO: I have learnt my lessons, Ize-Iyamu says after picking APC gubernatorial form
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, one of the gubernatorial aspirants in the Edo State election, said he had learnt his lessons after obtaining the All Progressive Congress (APC)’s nomination form. The gubernatorial election in the state is to take place in September 19, 2020. Ize-Iyamu, who was a former Secretary to the state government in the state, …
COVID-19: Lagos govt predicts what will happen between September to November
The Lagos State Government has predicted a sharp decline in the cases of COVID-19 by November this year. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated this during the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office. “It is difficult to predict when the pandemic will end in …
COVID-19: Lagos govt predicts what will happen between September to November
Adamawa confirms two coronavirus deaths, 11 new cases
Adamawa State has confirmed two fresh deaths from COVID-19, bringing to three the number of related deaths so far in the state. The government has also announced 11 fresh cases, bringing to 38 the total number of infections that the state has had so far. The state Commissioner of Health, Professor Abdullahi Isa, who gave …
Adamawa confirms two coronavirus deaths, 11 new cases
COVID-19: Education Minister gives update on reopening of schools, reveals how classes will be taken
The Federal Government has disclosed that it’s considering reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, disclosed that federal government was considering morning and afternoon classes when it reopens schools across the country. Nwajiuba made the disclosure while speaking at the daily press briefing of the Presidential Task Force on …
COVID-19: Education Minister gives update on reopening of schools, reveals how classes will be taken
May 29: Avoid false performance claims, apologise for failure – PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari should avoid false performance claims and alleged empty promises on the celebration of May 29 Inauguration Day. It also asked Buhari to apologize for the alleged tragic failures of his administration. The party even averred that the requested apology was predicated on the alleged wrecking …
May 29: Avoid false performance claims, apologise for failure – PDP tells Buhari
AfDB President Adesina reacts as US demands his probe
Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB), says he is innocent of allegations of corruption against him. The former Minister of Agriculture in Nigeria said this in a statement he signed on Wednesday. The United States Department of Treasury had called for an independent corruption probe of Adesina after he was cleared by the …
AfDB President Adesina reacts as US demands his probe
Nnamdi Kanu reacts as Asari Dokubo declares Biafra ”only solution” VIDEO
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted as a former Niger Delta warlord, Alhaji Dokubo, declared that only Biafra would bring solution and liberation to the people of South East, South South and other regions in the country. In a viral video, which the IPOB leader also shared on …
Nnamdi Kanu reacts as Asari Dokubo declares Biafra ”only solution” VIDEO
Abia Assembly reacts as Buhari signs Executive Order 10 into law
The Abia State House of Assembly has reacted to signing into a law Executive Order 10, by President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, which ensures full implementation of the financial autonomy granted to the state legislature and Judiciary. DAILY POST recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari had signed the order into law last Friday. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant …
Abia Assembly reacts as Buhari signs Executive Order 10 into law
EPL: David Luiz to leave Arsenal on free transfer for new club
Arsenal defender, David Luiz, is reportedly set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer. According to Sky Sports, the Brazil international only signed a one-year contract when he joined the Gunners from Chelsea last summer for £8million. The 33-year-old centre-back has not been offered an extension to continue at Emirates. Luiz is …
EPL: David Luiz to leave Arsenal on free transfer for new club
President Buhari hails Minister, Rotimi Amaechi
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. Buhari, in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu, and made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, commended the Minister for his result-oriented leadership style. Buhari noted that the Minister style of leadership has …
President Buhari hails Minister, Rotimi Amaechi
EFCC docks Goodluck over alleged N33.5m forex scam in Uyo
The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wednesday, arraigned on Okoro Chukwudi Goodluck, over alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and stealing N33,560,000. DAILY POST learnt that the suspect was made to appear before Justice Charles Ikpe of the State High Court, sitting in Uyo, capital of the Akwa Ibom …
EFCC docks Goodluck over alleged N33.5m forex scam in Uyo
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