Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Edo APC crisis: Obaseki accuses Oshiomhole of impunity
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday accused his predecessor and the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, of acting with impunity for not informing the state government of his visit to the state. Speaking on Saturday’s airport incident, when he played host to former President Goodluck Jonathan who
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Sokoto Hisbah records over 600 rape cases in 2019
The Sokoto State Hisbah Commission has decried the rampant cases of sexual assaults in the state, saying it recorded 606 cases of rape last year. Hisbah Commandant, Dr Adamu Bello Kasarawa, who disclosed this on Sunday in Sokoto said the 2019 figure was up from 296 cases recorded in the year 2018. This, he said,
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Bayelsa: Let the truth be told about Biobarakuma Wanagha Degi-Eremienyo
On February 13, 2020, the Supreme Court nullified the election of the Bayelsa State Governor-elect Chief David Lyon, and his deputy, Sen. Biobarakuma Wanagha Degi-Eremienyo. The Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, which held that Biobarakuma submitted false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in his
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2019 guber judgement: Kwankwaso is oblivious of judicial process – Kano commissioner
The Kano state Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, on Sunday said the call for review of the Supreme Court judgement on the state governorship election by Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso shows that the former governor is totally oblivious of judicial procedures that affirmed the electoral victory of the incumbent governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
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SERAP, others sue Gbajabiamila, Reps over proposed N5bn spending on 400 cars
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 192 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “restrain and stop Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives and all members of the House from spending an estimated N5.04 billion to buy 400 exotic cars for principal officers
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NAMA commissions CAT3 ILS in Lagos, Abuja airports
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says it has commissioned its newly installed Category 3 Instrument Landing System (CAT3 ILS) at Runway 18 Right, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, Managing Director of NAMA, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, said the agency had also commissioned CAT3 ILS at Runway
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Again, Petroleum tanker spills content at Otedola bridge
A tanker fully loaded with 40,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petroleum has discharged its content causing panic at the Otedola Bridge inward Berger, Lagos. It was learnt that the tanker disconnected from the truck’s head and in the process spilled its content. There was however no explosion as a result of
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Vigilantes foil kidnap attempt along Abuja – Lokoja highway
An attempt by suspected gunmen to abduct travellers on Saturday was foiled by some members of the vigilante group in Adabo village, along Abuja – Lokoja expressway. A member of the vigilante group, who preferred anonymity, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Sunday. He narrated that the gunmen suddenly emerged from the bush in
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Police rescue 10-year-old girl sold for N800,000
The Police in Anambra state have rescued a 10-year-old girl, suspected to have been kidnapped from Akwa Ibom state and sold in Anambra state for a sum of N800,000. The police said the victim, whose original name was Favour Asuquo, was renamed Faith Ezeukwu allegedly by her “new parents” (the suspects). Police spokesman in the
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Judgement review: Kwankwaso oblivious of judicial processes
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, has said that the call for the review of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the Tribunal judgements on the governorship election by Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, is a clear testimony of the former governor’s total obliviousness on the jurisdictional procedures that affirmed Dr.
Judgement review: Kwankwaso oblivious of judicial processes
Gov Wike, Oshiomhole, Osinbajo, Lawan, other top APC, PDP leaders meet PHOTOS
Vice President, Prof Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and other State Governors and leaders were in attendance at the Thanksgiving Mass in honour of Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Sunday. The Thanksgiving Mass took place at the Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Delta State. Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic
Gov Wike, Oshiomhole, Osinbajo, Lawan, other top APC, PDP leaders meet PHOTOS
Justice Odili’s attack: Rivers NASS caucus raises alarm over alleged FG silence, petitions international community
The National Assembly (NASS), Rivers State caucus, Sunday wondered why the Federal government allegedly maintained a long time of silence over the attack on the family house of a Supreme court Justice, Mary Odili. It also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of hiring political thugs who masterminded the dastardly act. Further, the lawmakers
Justice Odili’s attack: Rivers NASS caucus raises alarm over alleged FG silence, petitions international community
Lagos govt seals 309 health facilities
The Lagos State Government says it closed 309 health facilities in 2019 for non-compliance to stipulated medical standards. Dr Abiola Idowu, Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), made this known in a statement on Sunday. Idowu, however, disclosed that some were reopened after they corrected the infractions. The official said HEFAMAA in
Lagos govt seals 309 health facilities
Magu didn’t say corruption caused coronavirus – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says a section of the media has been trying to twist comment by acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, at the Passing Out Parade of its Detective Inspector Course 5 cadets. The event was held at the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, in Kaduna on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Magu, during
Magu didn’t say corruption caused coronavirus – EFCC
How NSCDC personnel died after writing promotion exam
A female personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State, Insp. Basirat Olaonipekun, is dead. She passed away after writing her promotion examination. NSCDC spokesperson in Lagos, Kehinde Bada, told NAN on Sunday that the deceased wrote the examination at the Ikeja Police College on Friday. “She was ill and
How NSCDC personnel died after writing promotion exam
Shehu Sani reacts as SARS allegedly kill Nigerian footballer
A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the alleged killing of Nigerian footballer, Tiyamu Kazeem, by the police. It was reported earlier that the Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) Assistant Captain, also known as Kaka was killed by a policeman from the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) from the Ogun State Command. The incident
Shehu Sani reacts as SARS allegedly kill Nigerian footballer
Umahi orders arrest, sack of coordinator, TA for masterminding killings at PDP primaries
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi at the weekend ordered immediate sack and arrest of Ubeyi Development Centre Coordinator, Hon. Uche Ibiam, who allegedly shot dead one Enyinna Ibiam at the state primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The order came barely two days after the bloody councillorship primaries of the Peoples
Umahi orders arrest, sack of coordinator, TA for masterminding killings at PDP primaries
Why Senate must reject rehabilitation, reintegration of Boko Haram bill – Sen. Gyang
The Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Istifanus Gyang, has called on his colleagues to reject the bill seeking to establish an agency for the rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. The lawmaker equally said the bill, which was mentioned and has passed first reading is not only uncalled for but
Why Senate must reject rehabilitation, reintegration of Boko Haram bill – Sen. Gyang
EPL: Solskjaer explains why he dropped Lingard, Pereira for Watford clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has explained why he dropped Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira from his side’s squad against Watford on Sunday. Solskjaer said he decided not to play Lingard and Pereira against the visitors at Old Trafford because he has an abundance of attacking options. Lingard and Pereira both started in the
EPL: Solskjaer explains why he dropped Lingard, Pereira for Watford clash
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