Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 7th December 2019
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Ekiti LG poll witnesses low turnout
The Ekiti Local Government election held across the 16 council areas of the state on Saturday witnessed a low turnout and was generally peaceful. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that apart from a lone incident of shooting said to have occurred at a polling unit in Ikere Ekiti, there was no confirmed report
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Titi Ajanaku, a great politician – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Nigeria’s foremost woman politician, Titi Ajanaku, as “a major loss to Nigeria’s democratic struggle because her roles in those struggles cannot be forgotten in a hurry.” President Buhari, in a condolence message on Saturday, said the late Ajanaku would be fondly remembered as an energetic woman-politician who
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JUST IN: Abiodun names Chokor as Ogun new HoS, as Bisiriyu bows out
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Saturday appointed Mrs Amope Ajibola Chokor as the new Head of Service, replacing Engineer Lanre Bisiriyu who retired from the Civil Service on Friday. Bisiriyu, alongside 11 Permanent Secretaries bowed out of the public service of the state yesterday, in an elaborate valedictory programme organised to mark their retirement
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Abdulrazaq lists priorities as cabinet retreat ends
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has spelt out the priorities of his administration to include investments in education, infrastructure, health, agriculture, enterprise, and human capital development. In an address to wrap-up the three-day retreat held for his cabinet members in Patigi, the governor said the state is almost starting “from the scratch” across every sector,
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Hajj 2020: Nigeria gets 95,000 slots, signs MoU with Saudi Arabia
Nigeria has retains its 95,000 slot allocation for 2020 Hajj pilgrimage. The spokesman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Fatima Sanda Usara, said on Saturday in a statement that this formed part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada on behalf of Nigeria and
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We were elected at the most challenging time – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has challenged lawmakers to make all the necessary sacrifice to make Nigeria better for future generations as they were elected at the most challenging time in the country. He was quoted in an address at a retreat in Lagos organised by chairmen of the 105 House of Representatives
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Group petitions Ishaku over political marginalisation
The Chamba ethnic group in Taraba state on have petitioned the state governor, Darius Ishaku, over alleged political marginalisation in the state. In a petition signed by Muhammad Danburam, Chairman, Donga Chamba Progressive Association and Joel Dinshiya of Takum Chamba Youth Forum, the group alleged that their people were not been carried along in the
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Why we stopped 150 from departing at Lagos airport – Immigration
* issues 58,000 visas on arrival The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has, in the last four months, refused departures to 150 passengers who were about travelling via different airlines. The 150 Nigerians, it was learnt, were suspected to be victims of human trafficking. This was made
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Amosun mourns Titi Ajanaku, says she was a trailblazer
The Senator representing Ogun Central, Ibikunle Amosun, on Saturday mourned the first Local Government Chairperson, Mrs Titilayo Ajanaku, describing her as a trailblazer who fought for women emancipation in Nigeria. Amosun accompanied by former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Alhaji Sarafa Tunji Ishola, and other aides, paid a condolence visit to Ajanaku’s residence in
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Anambra govt warns residents against bush burning
Anambra state government has warned residents in the state against bush burning as harmattan sets in. The state’s Commissioner for Utilities/Water Resources, Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne, gave the warning at the weekend during the official flag-off of the 2019 dry season farming in Awka. He said people should be carefull as they celebrate Christmas and the
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EPL: What Lampard told Ferguson after Everton defeated Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has disclosed that he wished Everton interim coach, Duncan Ferguson ‘good luck’ following the Blues’ 3-1 defeat against the Toffees on Saturday at Goodison Park. Everton got off to a perfect start under Ferguson, after Richarlison headed in for 1-0 in the first half. Dominic Calvert-Lewin then netted brace either side
EPL: What Lampard told Ferguson after Everton defeated Chelsea
Sowore: Falana asked to blame Buhari not Osinbajo for DSS ‘misconduct’ in court
The Initiative to Save Democracy, ISD, has insisted that activist lawyer, Femi Falana can’t blame the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and other lawyers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet over the saga involving operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, and Omoyele Sowore, convener of the RevolutionNow Movement. ISD maintained that Falana’s statement against lawyers
Sowore: Falana asked to blame Buhari not Osinbajo for DSS ‘misconduct’ in court
One beheaded as rival cult groups clash in Cross River
One person has been allegedly killed in a renewed cult clash that ensued in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident occurred on Friday when a suspected cult gang attacked the victim in his house at Wilki by Ephraim in Calabar South local government area of the State at the late hours. The victim had his
One beheaded as rival cult groups clash in Cross River
Why South West governors are responsible for high rate of poverty, insecurity – Yoruba elders
The Chairman of the Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, Prof. Banji Akintoye, on Saturday, accused South West governors of being responsible for the high rate of poverty and insecurity in the region. Akintoye pointed out that South West governors were not doing enough to create jobs for youths, hence the high rate of poverty and
Why South West governors are responsible for high rate of poverty, insecurity – Yoruba elders
Ogun: Abiodun appoints new Head of Service
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed Mrs. Ajibola Chokor as the new Head of Service in the state. This was contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin. The former Head of Service, Lanre Bisiriyu, alongside 11 Permanent Secretaries bowed out of
Ogun: Abiodun appoints new Head of Service
Onoyom Ukpong: Kidnapped US-based Professor of Fine Arts finally released
A US-based Professor of Fine Arts, Prof Onoyom Ukpong, who was kidnapped on November 28, 2019 has been released by his captors. The victim was released on Saturday around 2.15am. DAILY POST gathered that unknown persons brought the victim in an unmarked car and dropped him at Mayne Avenue by Edgerley Street, few metres to
Onoyom Ukpong: Kidnapped US-based Professor of Fine Arts finally released
One allegedly killed as Ekiti conducts LG election
One person whose identity could not be ascertained was allegedly killed on Saturday by suspected political thugs at Ikere Ekiti, while four others sustained injuries during the local government election conducted in Ekiti State. The local government election, which was greeted by low turnout of voters was peaceful before the event turned bloody in the
One allegedly killed as Ekiti conducts LG election
Apathy as Adamawa elects councillors, chairmen
Apathy expressed in low turnout of voters was evident in Adamawa State Saturday, the day scheduled for election of chairmen and councillors for the 21 local government areas of the state. The election started behind schedule in Yola and its environs, and as the day wore on, it became evident that voters were not enthusiastic,
Apathy as Adamawa elects councillors, chairmen
Sowore: Buhari’s aide, Onochie reveals what happened in court on Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has denied the invasion of a Federal High Court in Abuja by armed officials of the DSS. DAILY POST had reported that DSS operatives on Friday chased out lawyers from the courtroom and attacked journalists after which they re-arrested Sowore. Following the invasion of the
Sowore: Buhari’s aide, Onochie reveals what happened in court on Friday
Man City vs Man Utd: Livescore from Manchester Derby at The Etihad
The Premier League’s big game this weekend is the Manchester Derby. City welcome United in Saturday’s late kick-off, seeking to keep pace with leaders Liverpool. United will be confident going into this game at the Etihad, especially after they saw off Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham in mid week. Kick off is 6.30pm West African time. Man
Man City vs Man Utd: Livescore from Manchester Derby at The Etihad
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