Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 1st December 2019
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EU to Buhari: Use agriculture to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty
The European Union (EU) has said that agriculture is the best way for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. Ambassador-Designate of the EU delegation in Nigeria, Ketel Karlsen stated this in Kaduna at the weekend during the launch of Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) for Ginger, Tomatoes and Pepper. He
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Police ministry set up committee to tackle insecurity in Nigeria
The Minister of Police affairs, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, has set up a Ministerial Project Coordination Committee (MPCC) to drive the implementation process of new policies to end security challenges in the country. A statement on Sunday by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head of Press and Public Relations Unit of the ministry, said the committee will also work
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DSS rescues two children, three years after abduction in Kebbi
The personnel of the Department of State Service (DSS) on Sunday rescued two more children, aged 3 and 4, from their abductors in Kebbi state. The children, according to the DSS, were stolen by their abductors on February 16, 2016 before they were rescued and reunited with their parents on today. A woman whose name
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80 pupils with albinism get free sun shades in Osun
The sun shades were given to the pupils by Albino Foundation with support from Christoffel Blinden Mission on the Comprehensive Child Eye Health in Nigeria “Seeing is Believing” project. The CBM/SiB project is being implemented in Osun by a non-profit organization, Community Advancement Initiative for Self Reliance (CAI4SR). The pupils from age 14 below
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Ondo lawmaker calls for increased funding for polytechnic education
A member of House of Representatives, representing Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency of Ondo state, Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin, has called for more funding for polytenic education to boost vocational skills among Nigerian youths. Akinfolarin stated this at the weekend while commissioning a lecture building donated by the lawmaker to the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji in Ondo state.
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Residents flee shooting as kidnappers invade Jalingo quarters
Residents of Primary Board area of Jalingo fled their homes midnight Saturday after an armed gang suspected to be kidnappers invaded the area. The armed gang shot sporadically, and gunshots lasted over an hour. The area located by river Lamurde has been a targets of kidnappers and over five person including a pregnant woman have
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NAPPS to deploy technology, security intelligence for schools’ safety
The Deputy National President of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), South-West zone, Chief Yomi Otubela, has disclosed plan by private school owners to deploy technology, security intelligence and gadgets to ensure safety of both public and private schools across the country. In an interview at a roundtable discussion conference organised by the
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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG opens Kara Bridge to traffic
The Federal Government on Sunday opened the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to traffic, after completing repair works on a 600-metre stretch, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that the section between Kara Bridge and Isheri Junction inbound Lagos was partially closed on Sept. 2, for reconstruction, resulting in traffic
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Bauchi APC heads to Supreme Court to challenge PDP win
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi state has rejected the verdict of the court of Appeal in Jos, Plateau state that upheld the victory of the Bauchi state governor Bala Muhammed and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the last 2019 election and vowed to seek redress at the Supreme Court. The Appeal
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Retired AIG says NASS hate speech bill “futile exercise”
Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ambrose Aisabor, has said that the National Assembly is embarking on a futile exercise with the hate speech bill currently before it. Speaking with journalists in Benin City, AIG Aisabor, said there are laws already in the nation’s Penal and Criminal Code that take care of sedition, libel and
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Real reason Buhari is seeking re-approval of NASS on external borrowing plan
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) says President Muhammadu Buhari’s 29.9 billion dollars external borrowing request to National Assembly for approval was in the interest of the country. DAILY POST recalls that Buhari on Thursday sought the re-consideration and approval of the National Assembly on the 2016-2018 External Borrowing Plan of the Federal Government. In a
Real reason Buhari is seeking re-approval of NASS on external borrowing plan
NDLEA arrest suspect with 1,072 kg of marijuana in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, has arrested one suspect with 1,072 kg of substances suspected to be marijuana in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The NDLEA’s Commander in the state, Mrs Sylvia Egwunwoke, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Saturday.
NDLEA arrest suspect with 1,072 kg of marijuana in Niger
EPL: Norwich goalkeeper reveals secret behind Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Carrow Road
Norwich City goalkeeper, Tim Krul has disclosed that he told Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil that the Gunners got ‘lucky’ because the referee helped them during their 2-2 draw in the Premier League at Carrow Road on Sunday evening. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace after Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell had both put the host in
EPL: Norwich goalkeeper reveals secret behind Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Carrow Road
Bayelsa: Drop your lawsuit against David Lyon – APC tells Lokpobiri
Mr Yekini Nabena, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on one of the party’s governorship aspirants, Heineken Lokpobiri, to reconcile and identify with Bayelsa Governor-elect, Mr David Lyon. Nabena, who made the call on Sunday, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, urged Lokpobiri to drop his legal action
Bayelsa: Drop your lawsuit against David Lyon – APC tells Lokpobiri
DHQ speaks on recruiting ex-Boko Haram members into Nigerian army
The Defence Headquarters has reacted to reports making the rounds that repented Boko Haram fighters are being recruited into the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu described the report as unfounded DHQ explained that apart from de-radicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration of the ex-Boko Haram insurgents,
DHQ speaks on recruiting ex-Boko Haram members into Nigerian army
Atiku mourns friend, business associate Ahmed Jarma
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed the death of his company’s Managing Director, Ahmed Jarma. DAILY POST had reported that the Managing Director of Adama Beverages Ltd, Yola, Alhaji Ahmed Jarma died on Sunday. The company owned by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar,
Atiku mourns friend, business associate Ahmed Jarma
Kogi rerun election: Why I will not congratulate Smart Adeyemi- Dino Melaye
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Kogi West Senatorial district rerun election, Dino Melaye, has given reasons why he will not congratulate, Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST had reported that Olayinde Lawal, the returning officer of the Saturday’s supplementary election had on Saturday declared Smart Adeyemi of the All
Kogi rerun election: Why I will not congratulate Smart Adeyemi- Dino Melaye
LaLiga: Barcelona releases strong squad against Madrid Full list
Barcelona has released a strong squad to face Atletico Madrid in today’s La Liga fixture. The La Liga champions announced a list of 18 players through the club’s official Twitter page on Sunday. Barcelona head to the game following a 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. Below is Barcelona’s squad
LaLiga: Barcelona releases strong squad against Madrid Full list
APC demands release of members arrested over alleged offences in Zamfara State
The All Progressive’s Congress (APC) Zamfara State, has asked Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle to urgently release two of its chieftains in custody. Ibrahim Danmaliki Gidangoga and Bello Gamji Dankande are currently in custody over alleged offences against the state. Speaking with DAILY POST in Gusau, chairman of the party, Alhaji Lawali Liman Laura said the
APC demands release of members arrested over alleged offences in Zamfara State
Your planned action to appoint caretaker chairmen invitation to anarchy – ALGON warns Makinde
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Oyo State chapter has described the planned move by Governor Seyi Makinde of the state to appoint caretaker chairmen for the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 35 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state as an invitation to anarchy. ALGON made this declaration via a
Your planned action to appoint caretaker chairmen invitation to anarchy – ALGON warns Makinde
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