Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 4th August 2020
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Buhari orders “immediate re-engineering of entire security apparatus”
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a rejig of security operational strategies in order to prevent further “catastrophe” in the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (retd), disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters after a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by President Buhari. Monguno said the meeting …
Governors to meet over insecurity, attack on Zulum
The 14th Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Teleconference will Wednesday discuss “the rapidly degenerating security situation in the country.” An invitation sent out to governors by the Director General of the NGF, Mr Asishana Bayo Okauru, said the attack on Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, would be tabled for discussion. Borno gov Zulum escapes …
Bristow airline sacks over 100 pilots, engineers
Bristow Helicopters has terminated the appointment of over 100 pilots and engineers. This is coming barely 24 hours after Nigeria’s biggest airline, Air Peace, sacked over 70 pilots citing COVID-19 crisis. Air Peace sacks pilots as talk over pay cut collapses NLC, aviation unions shut down Bristow Helicopters The airline, working in the oil and …
FG rescues 30 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon
Thirty Nigerians crowded in a room apartment in a viral video appealing for help to be returned home from Lebanon have been rescued by the Nigerian Mission in Lebanon, the Federal Government of Nigeria has said. They have also been relocated to a more conducive apartment, the government disclosed. IOM opens legal hub in Nigeria …
COVID-19: ‘Why Edo schools haven’t reopened’
The Edo State Government has said secondary schools in the state will resume August 10 as against August 4 that was announced by the Federal Ministry of Education for graduating students. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Jimoh Ijegbai, said the delay was to enable operators of schools in the state to …
Redeemer, Unijos, others developing COVID-19 vaccines, herbs – NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has acknowledged that various universities under the Nigerian University System (NUS) are engaged in ongoing activities that will ultimately lead to the development of vaccines to control COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, said the African Centre of Excellence in Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), …
Nigerians have lost confidence in our security sector – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians have lost confidence in the country’s security sector. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (retd), disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters after a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by President Buhari. Insecurity: Buhari, Osinbajo meet Security Chiefs, others Insecurity: Governors to confer …
Edo 2020: Defecting aides inconsequential in Obaseki’s re-election bid — Osagie
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has dismissed as inconsequential, the recent defection of few political appointees and other members of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement, Osagie said the defection is easily traced to the …
Court dissolves 5-year-old marriage over battery, adulterous attitude
A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Tuesday, dissolved a five-year-old marriage between one Bukola Agunbiade and her estranged husband, Taiwo, over alleged battery and adulterous lifestyle. Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of the court, said that he dissolved the marriage in the interest of peace and tranquility. Jeep lands businessmen in court Court blocks …
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC rearraigns ex-AGF Adoke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Tuesday, re-arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), in a Federal High Court, Abuja. Adoke was re-arraigned alongside a businessman, Aliyu Abubakar, on amended 14 -count charge bordering on money laundering. Alleged money laundering: Adoke’s trial stalled over amended charges …
Insecurity: ‘Sack non-performing Service Chiefs’ – Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator has reacted as President Muhammadu Buhari orders the rejigging of operational strategies of Nigeria’s security network. Buhari had said the measure would effectively counter the security situation in Nigeria. The President’s directive was disclosed by the National Security Adviser, NSA, Major General Babagana Mungono, rtd, after the National Security …
Insecurity: ‘Sack non-performing Service Chiefs’ – Shehu Sani
Pa Ayo Fasanmi’s demise monumental loss to Nigeria – Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described the death of the leader of Afenifere socio-cultural group, Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi as a monumental loss to the country at this “crucial moment.” While describing his demise as devastating and shattering, Akeredolu said the deceased lived a fulfilled and impactful life worthy of emulation. Akeredolu stated this …
Pa Ayo Fasanmi’s demise monumental loss to Nigeria – Akeredolu
65-year-old man allegedly rapes teenager in Kogi, says ‘I want to marry her’
A 65-year-old man identified as Yusuf Aminu Onuka has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force in Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl, Miss Silifa. It was reliably gathered that the incident happened on 29th July, 2020. The accused it was further learnt allegedly lured Miss …
65-year-old man allegedly rapes teenager in Kogi, says ‘I want to marry her’
Sovereignty clause: National Assembly shouldn’t have approved Chinese loans – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi has again questioned the National Assembly’s position on the country’s loan agreements with China. Amaechi dispelled the notion that Nigeria’s sovereignty has been signed off to China in the process of obtaining the loans. He wondered why the National Assembly went ahead to approve the loans knowing it was …
Sovereignty clause: National Assembly shouldn’t have approved Chinese loans – Amaechi
Niger police nabs 3 suspects for killing two teenagers over farmland
Three persons are currently in police custody in Niger State for allegedly killing two teenagers for encroaching into their farmlands. The victims were alleged to have entered the lands and engaged in illegal mining of Gold at the Eastern bypass, Minna, the state capital. Based on information gathered, the state Police command quickly swung into …
Niger police nabs 3 suspects for killing two teenagers over farmland
Edo deputy governor, Shaibu reveals those mobilised to buy votes
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu on Tuesday alleged that some lawmakers have been mobilised to buy people’s votes during the upcoming governorship election. He did not disclose their identity. He spoke in Ibillo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state, while addressing a campaign rally, NAN reports. The deputy governor also …
Edo deputy governor, Shaibu reveals those mobilised to buy votes
Some policemen have become lawless, trigger-happy – Apostle Johnson Suleman
The founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has decried the “lawless” activities of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF. Apostle Suleman lamented that some policemen were lawless and trigger-happy. In a tweet via his verified Twitter handle, the clergyman claimed that some of these police officers run from criminals only to …
Some policemen have become lawless, trigger-happy – Apostle Johnson Suleman
Man Utd vs LASK: Solskjaer eyeing first trophy as Europa League resumes
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he is eager to win his first trophy with the club. After securing a Champions League ticket on the final day of the season, United resume their Europa League campaign against LASK on Wednesday. Solskjaer’s men hold a 5-0 lead from the first leg played in Austria …
Man Utd vs LASK: Solskjaer eyeing first trophy as Europa League resumes
Jadon Sancho: Solskjaer gives update on deal for Dortmund’s winger
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said they will not be rushed into a deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho. Negotiations are still on, with United set to pay around €70million upfront for Sancho, with another €50m in installments and bonus payments. The German club have reportedly set an August 10 deadline for a …
Jadon Sancho: Solskjaer gives update on deal for Dortmund’s winger
80y-year-old kidnapped father of LG Chairman regains freedom in Bayelsa after 3 months
The 80-year-old Pa Napoleon Alale, father of the Sagbama Local Government Area Chairman, Hon. Embeleakpo P Alale has regained freedom after spending about three months in the den of kidnappers. In a statement issued to DAILY POST by the media aide of the Chairman, Dr. Nikade Anderson, he confirmed on Tuesday that the abductors handed …
80y-year-old kidnapped father of LG Chairman regains freedom in Bayelsa after 3 months
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