Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 27th November 2019
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FG links rising inflation to border closure
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, on Wednesday attributed the rise in inflation for the month of October to Nigeria’s border closure. The minister, who fielded questions from journalists, however, said that the closure of the land borders was a temporary measure. She said the borders would be reopened as
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‘Lafia varsity student did not impregnate female lecturer’
The Federal University Lafia, (FULafia) in Nasarawa state has debunked as fake news reports that one of its male undergraduate students has impregnated his female lecturer. The Head, Information and Public Relations Department of the university, Abubakar Ibrahim debunked it in a statement on Wednesday. “The attention of the Management of Federal University of Lafia
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Anti-Social Media bills protest: Senators vow to do Nigerians’ bidding
Some senators on Wednesday pacified protesters who stormed the National Assembly to reject the passage of social media bills, promising to do Nigerians’ bidding. The two controversial bills are “Social Media” and “Hate Speech” sponsored by Senator Sani Musa and Senator Abdullahi Sabi both from Niger states. Convener of the protest, Deji Adeyanju, said the
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CISLAC commends Zamfara assembly for shutting down “life pension” law
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Wednesday praised lawmakers in Zamfara for repealing a law put in to back payment of pension and other entitlements to former governors and speakers and their deputies. It came after an October 17 letter purportedly from the “office of the former governor” Abdul’aziz Yari claiming he had
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AEDC invests N11bn in metering, installs 50,000 under MAP
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has funded metering with N11 billion within five years, just as it announced the installation of 50,000 meters, six months after launching its Meter Assets Providers (MAP) scheme. A statement by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. Oyebode Fadipe, on Wednesday said with the N11bn, it provided 178,000 meters
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Oyo: Makinde presents N208bn for 2020 budget
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday presented before the State House of Assembly, a budget of N208, 802, 972, 878 for the 2020 fiscal year. He described the budget as the “Budget of the Masses”, saying he will ensure that every kobo in the proposal would be accounted for. In the new budget proposal,
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29 make First Class as Oduduwa varsity graduates 717 at seventh convocation
The Vice-Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, (OUI), Ile-Ife in Osun state, Professor Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke, on Wednesday revealed that 29 out of the 717 students that completed their First Degree in the university this year made First Class. He disclosed this at a press conference heralding the 7th convocation of the institution which will take place
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Increased funding a must to arrest maternal mortality — Mimiko
The immediate past governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Tuesday, said pursuing policies that would boost public health funding is part of sustainable strategies that would reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria. Speaking at the 7th Kola Olafimihan College of Health Sciences Endowed Lecture of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Mimiko stated that
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Zamfara: Yari paid self N360m from state pension funds – Matawalle
Zamfara state governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Wednesday accused his predecessor, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, of paying himself N360 million from the state pension funds shortly before he left office. He disclosed this while assenting to a law stopping jumbo allowances for former governors, deputies, speakers and their deputies in the state. The bill was brought
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Drama as Melaye submits more petitions to INEC, demands postponement of Kogi West supplementary poll
There was a mild drama on Wednesday as Senator Dino Melaye alongside leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi West Senatorial District, stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to submit additional petition on the conduct of the November 16 senatorial poll rerun in the district. He urged INEC to
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Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: Livescore from Champions League game
Borussia Dortmund travel to Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Both teams are separated by one point at the top of Group F, with the Catalans in first place. The reverse fixture ended goalless in Germany. Kick off is 9pm West African time. Wednesday, November 27 First half: Half time. Second half: Full
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: Livescore from Champions League game
Valencia vs Chelsea: Livescore from Champions League clash
Chelsea travel to Valencia on Match Day 5 of the Champions League on Wednesday. The Blues lost 1-0 to the LaLiga side in their first Group H fixture. All the top three teams in the group are on seven points, with two matches left. Kick off is 9pm West African time. Wednesday, November 27 9pm:
Valencia vs Chelsea: Livescore from Champions League clash
Liverpool vs Napoli: Livescore from Champions League game
Liverpool welcome Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Reds currently top Group E with nine points, while the Serie A side are second with eight. Napoli won the reverse fixture 2-0 and the holders will be seeking revenge on home soil. Kick off is 9pm West African time. Wednesday, November 27 First
Liverpool vs Napoli: Livescore from Champions League game
Buhari blows hot over fresh killings, arson in Cross River communities
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned on-going violence in the Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, which has in the past 24 hours led to a yet-to-be determined number of deaths and arson attacks. His condemnation was contained in a statement Wednesday by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu. There have been claims and counter claims
Buhari blows hot over fresh killings, arson in Cross River communities
Court remands football coach for allegedly raping nine-year-old boy
An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos Island, on Wednesday, remanded a 32-year-old football coach, Leodina Ahamadah, for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a nine-year-old boy through the anus. The Magistrate, Mrs K. O. Doja-Ojo, remanded the defendant in correctional facility, pending the legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). Ahamadah, who resides at
Court remands football coach for allegedly raping nine-year-old boy
Reps to investigate Niger-Delta Power Holding Company over awarding of contracts
The House of Representatives has ordered its Committee on Power to probe operational and financial activities of the Niger-Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The mandate of the Committee includes the review of all contracts awarded by the company since 2004. The decision to investigate the entity followed the adoption of a motion moved by Chisom
Reps to investigate Niger-Delta Power Holding Company over awarding of contracts
Border closure: Nigerian govt speaks as inflation surges
The Nigerian government on Wednesday, said that the border closure was contributing to the rising inflation. Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, spoke to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics
Border closure: Nigerian govt speaks as inflation surges
Train breaks down as passengers trek 1000 meters through bush to Kaduna
A Kaduna-bound train from Abuja on Wednesday broke down about 1000 meters to the Railway Station in Rigasa, Kaduna. DAILY POST learnt that passengers on board the train had to disembark with their luggage and walk to the station when it became obvious that the fault cannot be fixed immediately and it would take more
Train breaks down as passengers trek 1000 meters through bush to Kaduna
ASUU blames VC as UNIPORT students disrupt congress
Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Port Harcourt Chapter, Austen Sado, has expressed regret over the disruption of its congress by students of the Institution. Some placard-bearing students had gained entry into the ASUU meeting venue, disrupted the meeting while chanting solidarity songs. The uproar follows rumours of a planned strike
ASUU blames VC as UNIPORT students disrupt congress
States asked to scrap life pension for governors, speakers, deputies
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended Zamfara House of Assembly for abolishing ‘despicable’ life pension law in the state. The body encouraged other states with similar laws to also scrap such benefit. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Rafsanjani said that payment
States asked to scrap life pension for governors, speakers, deputies
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