Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 22nd November 2019
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Reverse Plateau governorship election tribunal’s judgement, Useini tells Appeal Court
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9, Plateau State governorship election, Senator Jeremiah Useini, has on Friday asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Jos the state capital to reverse the judgment of the election tribunal which upheld the victory of Governor Simon Lalong of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as
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Man, wife, son murdered in Benue
A man, his wife and a five-year-old son were early hours of Friday allegedly murdered in their home at the North Bank suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State. Daily Trust gathered that the man whose name was given as Greg Indyor, his wife, Linda and son, Terkumaiwuese were suspected to have been killed in
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Appeal Court upholds Ganduje’s election
The Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division has reaffirmed the declaration of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State as the duly elected candidate in the March 23 governorship election in the state. Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the election, Abbah Yusuf, had challenged the declaration of Ganduje of the All Progressives Congress,
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ATBU inaugurates 25 maiden medical students
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) College of Medical Sciences on Friday conducted orientation for the 25 Pioneer Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students on clinicals. Speaking during a special orientation to the graduands the acting Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Ibrahim Danjuma, charged the medicals students to redouble their efforts and pay
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Armed robbers invade FTC Asaba, stab 400 level female student
Daredevil hoodlums Thursday midnight invaded the Federal Technical College, Asaba and allegedly stabbed a 400 level young lady at the school premises. The hoodlums who stormed the college by midnight on Thursday, attacked the school female hostel premises and rob them of their valuables, stabbing one of the hotel inmates. The victim, a 400 level
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I won’t seek third term – Buhari
As pro and anti – Oshiomhole protesters clash at APC National Secretariat President Muhammad Buhari has said that he will not make a mistake of running for a third term in office. President Buhari said this Friday at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The president, who
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We accept Appeal Court judgements—A/Ibom PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State said it has accepted all the Appeal Court judgements in favour and against the party. Speaking in a press conference on Friday in Uyo, State Chairman of the PDP, Mr Paul Ekpo said it accepted in good faith, even the judgement that did not favour them
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David releases ‘A Good Time’ album, features Naira Marley, Zlatan, Dremo, Summer Walker, Peruzzi, others
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke (a.k.a. Davido), on Friday released a new studio album titled: ‘A Good Time’ which has since gone viral, trending on Twitter for about 12 hours since its announcement. The album, which followed his debut album Omo Baba Olowo (2012) and Son of Mercy (2016), featured other leading Nigerian music sensations
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Lagos Assembly suspends LG chair over alleged fund misappropriation
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday suspended the chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye local government, Mr. Oloruntoba Oke over alleged administrative incompetence and financial recklessness. The House also ordered the deployment of the council manager, treasurer and engineer. The House therefore directed the Vice Chairman, Mr Usman Hamzat to take over the affairs of the
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Daily Trust reporter shortlisted for journalist of the year award
Daily Trust reporter, Adie Vanessa Offiong is among the three finalists shortlisted for the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) Journalists of the Year Award. Others are Banjo Damilola of Sahara Reporters and Oladeinde Olawoyin of the Premium Times. The Panel of Judges for the 2019 AMDF Journalist of the Year Award, led by the Managing
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VCs state position on enrollment of lecturers on IPPIS
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM), Benue State, Prof. Richard Kimbir, has denied that vice chancellors were against enrollment of staff on the Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System (IPPIS). Kimbir stated this on Friday in Makurdi in a news briefing to mark his two years in office. He said it was staff
VCs state position on enrollment of lecturers on IPPIS
Nigeria power sector: Presidency speaks on ‘take over of DisCos’
The presidency has reacted to reports that the federal government may “take over Distribution Companies (DisCos).” Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, clarified what the National Economic Council (NEC) discussed on DisCos. A statement he signed on Friday read: “We have read some misleading media reports regarding the deliberations
Nigeria power sector: Presidency speaks on ‘take over of DisCos’
Ugwuanyi’s humility, peace initiatives exceptional – Senator Ayogu Eze
Senator Ayogu Eze of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the leadership qualities of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as exceptional. Senator Eze, who contested the governorship election in the last poll, said that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s humility and ability to reach to the opposition to make peace at all cost has rekindled the long standing relationship
Ugwuanyi’s humility, peace initiatives exceptional – Senator Ayogu Eze
Reason behind Buhari, APC Governors, Lawan, Ministers’ meeting in Jos revealed
Plateau State Government said the economic diversification, anti-corruption and nation’s security will top the parley of the All Progressives Governors with President Muhammadu Buhari in an effort to review the performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in its first tenure. The State Government equally said the parley, which is scheduled for Sunday, 24th
Reason behind Buhari, APC Governors, Lawan, Ministers’ meeting in Jos revealed
Police discover lifeless bodies of three family members in Benue
The Benue State Police Command on Friday, confirmed the discovery of three corpses belonging to one family in their room situated in North-Bank area of Makurdi metropolis. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, said investigations were ongoing to unravel
Police discover lifeless bodies of three family members in Benue
Ligue 1: What ex-Chelsea star said about Victor Osimhen
Former Chelsea star, Loic Remy, has described Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen as a big potential player. He also noted that the Nigeria international is a “very good scorer.” The France international said he is impressed by Osimhen’s work ethic and hailed Lille for recruiting the former U17 striker. Remi, who also plays for Lille, told
Ligue 1: What ex-Chelsea star said about Victor Osimhen
Sokoto election: Governor Tambuwal reacts to victory at Appeal Court
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has dedicated his victory at the Court of Appeal to Almighty God and appealed to opposition political parties to join hands with him in building the state. DAILY POST had reported that the Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto upheld the election of Tambuwal as the Governor of the state.
Sokoto election: Governor Tambuwal reacts to victory at Appeal Court
Yobe: Gov. Buni dissolves 17 LGA caretaker chairmen
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has announced the dissolution of the Local Government Caretaker Management Committees with immediate effect. The dissolution follows the expiration of tenure of the Caretaker Management Committees with effect from Friday, 22nd of November, 2019. A statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Abba
Yobe: Gov. Buni dissolves 17 LGA caretaker chairmen
Sokoto election: APC reacts as Gov Tambuwal wins in court
The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Sokoto State, says it will appeal the Judgment of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the election of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, at the Supreme Court. Addressing newsmen in Sokoto shortly after the Judgment on behalf of the APC Legal Team, Barrister Bashir Jodi said that the party has very strong reasons to
Sokoto election: APC reacts as Gov Tambuwal wins in court
How herdsmen killed more Nigerians than Boko Haram – Global Terrorism Index
A 2019 report by the Global Terrorism Index, GTI, has revealed that attacks from herders resulted in the death of more Nigerians in 2018 than the number of deaths caused by the dreaded Islamic extremist group, Boko Haram in the country. The GTI report ranked Nigeria, for the fifth consecutive time, since 2015, as the
How herdsmen killed more Nigerians than Boko Haram – Global Terrorism Index
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