SABINEWS EVENING NEWS UPDATE FOR JANUARY 24, 2017
SGF’s alleged fraud: You lied, Senators tell Buhari
Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has dismissed as “false” President Muhammadu Buhari’s claims on a Senate report indicting the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for corruption.
Speaking at the Senate, on Tuesday, after Senate President Bukola Saraki read the President’s letter absolving Mr. Lawal of fraud, Mr. Sani suggested the president’s defense smacked of double standards. Read more
Lagos records 115 tanker accidents in 2016 – Official
The Lagos State Fire Service recorded 115 petroleum tanker accidents in 2016, Nwanovim George, the former Chief Fire Officer in the state has disclosed.
Mr. George made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos at the ongoing national training for tanker drivers organised by Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of NUPENG. Read more
Why Senate should confirm Magu’s nomination – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the need to sustain the current anti-graft war informed his decision to re-nominate the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, for consideration and confirmation by the Senate.
President Buhari noted that in undertaking the anti-graft campaign, his administration has been guided by the need for urgency, consolidation and improvement of the statutory framework for addressing the scourge of corruption in the country. Read more
Troops kill notorious militants in Bayelsa
Two suspected notorious militants have been killed in the creeks of Bayelsa State by the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS).
They were reportedly shot dead when the troops raided and destroyed their camp at Obama flow station in Nembe local government area of the state. A statement issued by the Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre (JMCC), Lt. Col. Olaolu Daudu, said troops of Sector 2 carried out the raid following a tip-off by locals. Read more
No government in Gambia yet – ECOWAS
Five days after former President, Yahya Jammeh quit power, there is no government in The Gambia.
The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday the newly inaugurated President Adama Barrow was still in Senegal. ECOWAS Commission president, Mr. Marcel Alain de Souza, said the regional body was doing everything possible to ensure that President Barrow goes back to his country to start work in the shortest period. Read more
BBN: Why I chose to be a chef, by housemate
For announcing his flair for cooking at last Sunday’s launch of lifestyle reality show, Big Brother Naija, Miyonse Amosu Oluwaseyi, a Mass Communication graduate from University of Lagos, caught the attention of many who wanted to see how his chosen profession will play out in the house.
Miyonse’s chosen career became the subject of discussion when, on Monday, housemates decided to share their personal experiences after dinner. They all talked about growing up, work, career path as well as family. Read more
Suicide bombers are using babies to avoid detection
Babies are terrorists’ newest weapon, Nigerian officials warn.
Female suicide bombers carrying infants set off explosive devices in Madagali on Jan. 13 after they were let through a security checkpoint where they were mistaken for civilians, the BBC reported. The women killed themselves, two babies and four others. Read more
FG set to build two new hydro power stations
The Federal Government has concluded plans to boost electricity generation in the country with two small hydro power plants capable of adding 2,000 kilowatts of electricity to the country’s energy capacity, The Punch reports.
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday at a press conference to announce the outcome of Nigeria’s participation at the 7th General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency, which held recently. Read more
Human Right awards to Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky
The award ceremony organized at the Enugu campus aimed at celebrating the beneficiaries whom, they said, have been speaking against the violation of human rights in Nigeria.
The organizing Chairman, Mr. Shuaib Isa Ahmad in his opening remark explained the importance of the award, saying that it is only those with uncommon bravery that are speaking up against injustice, persecutions and oppression of Nigerians in the face of a total clamp down of Nigerians under this administration. Read more
Three die in Onitsha multiple road crash – FRSC
Three persons, a female and two males, on Tuesday lost their lives in a multiple accident involving an articulated vehicle and nine others along the Upper Iweka road, Onitsha in Anambra.
Mr Sunday Ajayi, the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), while confirming the incident, said nine casualties were taken to three hospitals. Read more
Israel approves plans for 2,500 new settlement homes in West Bank
Israel has announced plans to build 2,500 more homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they had responded “to housing needs”.
Palestinian officials said the plans were a fresh blow to attempts to bring peace to the region. It is the second such announcement by the Israeli authorities since US President Donald Trump took office. Read more
Russian journalist has advice for Americans covering Trump
It’s fair to say that facts are taking a beating during President Trump’s first few days on the job.
There were the claims and counterclaims about the size of the Inauguration Day crowd in Washington, and whether it rained or not when Trump spoke. Read more
Dutch TV trolls Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ speech in ‘welcome’ video
Donald Trump has vowed to put America first as president, but the Dutch hope he will put the “Netherlands second” in a hilarious spoof which has racked up millions of hits.
Dutch news satire show Zondag Met Lubach released a fake tourism advert introducing the Republican politician to their “tiny country”. Read more
Top Vogue model Hanne Gaby Odiele reveals she is intersex
A top model who has appeared in Vogue and on catwalks for Prada, Chanel and Givenchy has revealed she is intersex.
Hanne Gaby Odiele made the announcement in an interview in a bid to “break the taboo” surrounding intersex people.
Intersex means being born with reproductive organs which do not fit the typical definitions of male and female. Around 1.7 per cent of everyone in the world is intersex, the United Nations says. In Ms Odiele’s case, she was born with undescended testicles due to androgen insensitivity syndrome, which causes girls to have male XY chromosomes. Read more
Russian journalist has advice for Americans covering Trump
It’s fair to say that facts are taking a beating during President Trump’s first few days on the job.
There were the claims and counterclaims about the size of the Inauguration Day crowd in Washington, and whether it rained or not when Trump spoke. On Saturday, the president praised the intelligence agencies at the CIA’s headquarters — just days after comparing their work to Nazi Germany. There were attacks on the media. And somewhere along the line, falsehoods got relabeled as “alternative facts.” Read more
Six killed as helicopter crashes in central Italy close to avalanche site
Six people have been killed after a helicopter crashed near a ski resort in an area of central Italy still reeling from an avalanche that engulfed a hotel last week.
There were reports of a loud explosion when the emergency response helicopter came down near Campo Felice, a popular ski resort 75 miles east of Rome, during the evacuation of an injured skier. Read more
Leicester deal close: Ace flying to Spain to finalise transfer
Hernandez only joined the Foxes last summer. But he’s failed to impress at the King Power and now looks to be off.
The 27-year-old is set to join Malaga. He’s agreed to the move and has been given permission to fly to Spain by Leicester. Hernandez will then tie up the loose ends on a £1.7m deal. Read more
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho rules out changes for Hull City clash
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is ready to retain many of the players who drew with Stoke City, for the English Football League Cup semi-final second leg against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking 250th goal for the club maintained their unbeaten record stretching back to October after they had 25 shots at the Britannia Stadium. Mark Hughes’ men looked set for victory after Juan Mata’s own goal but a succession of missed chances eventually ended when Rooney curled home a free-kick in stoppage time, to surpass Sir Bobby Charlton as their leading marksman. Read more
Arsenal star Granit Xhaka quizzed by police after being accused of racially abusing airline staff at Heathrow
Granit Xhaka has been questioned by police after allegedly racially abusing a member of staff at Heathrow Airport on Monday night.
It is believed the Arsenal star was seeing off a friend at Terminal 5, who was refused entry to the flight to Germany. Read more
