Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 20th March 2021
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Turkey Central Bank Governor sacked for raising interest rates
Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan has sacked the Central Bank Governor Naci Agbal for raising interest rates to check inflation and to support the lira. Agbal, a former Finance Minister, was removed on Saturday, about four months into his term of four years. He had the benchmark interest rate by a cumulative 875bp to 19 per
Turkey Central Bank Governor sacked for raising interest rates
Oyo politics: I will hand over to my successor – Makinde
Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, vowed to end the trend of former governors of the state shunning their successors’ inauguration. Makinde made the promise at the induction of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele. The event was held at All Saints Chapel, C.A.C. General Secretariat, Bashorun in Ibadan.
Oyo politics: I will hand over to my successor – Makinde
INEC suspends Ekiti east bye-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has suspended the bye-election in Ekiti east. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Adeniran Tella announced this while addressing newsmen in Omuo Ekiti. Dr Tella explained that the suspension was based on violence that characterised the exercise in some polling unit in Omuo Ekiti He alleged that three persons were
INEC suspends Ekiti east bye-election
“I would have won Grammys before now”- Burna Boy
Popular Nigerian singer, Burnaboy has given reasons why he would have won the Grammy awards before 2021. The Grammy Awards-winning musician during an interview with BBC Africa said he would have won the Grammys in 2013 or 14 if only the Federal Government had put necessary Infrastructure in place or had the interest of the
“I would have won Grammys before now”- Burna Boy
Usman Ndalolo, Waziri Patigi is dead
Alhaji Usman Ndalolo, Waziri Patigi in Kwara State is dead. The retired orthopaedic technician and community leader died at the age of 83. Reacting to the sad news, President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday sent a message of condolence to the government and people of Kwara State. Buhari in the message recalled that the late Ndalolo
Usman Ndalolo, Waziri Patigi is dead
Biafra group threatens violence, orders oil companies out of Bakassi
The militia wing of the Biafra Nations League (BNL) has issued a quit notice to companies operating under Nigeria in the Bakassi peninsula. The group alleged that Nigeria gets 60 percent of the oil in the region and uses the money to “sponsor” the Nigerian military against secessionist. A BNL commander alias ‘Aso Rock’ accused
Biafra group threatens violence, orders oil companies out of Bakassi
Don’t toy with Rivers – Wike warns PDP as Secondus, others shun campaign flag-off
Some Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State were absent as Governor Nyesom Wike handed the party’s flags to Local Government Chairmen candidates contesting the Council elections in the state. Most prominent among the absentee leaders are the National Chairman of the PDP Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Lee Maeba, Senator Barry Mpigi,
Don’t toy with Rivers – Wike warns PDP as Secondus, others shun campaign flag-off
Nigeria’s failure will affect black race – Alake opposes break up
Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, on Saturday, warned that Nigeria’s failure could spell doom for the black race. The monarch advised Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, political or religious affiliations, to work together for the development of the country. Gbadebo spoke when the national leadership of the National Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria
Nigeria’s failure will affect black race – Alake opposes break up
Obangame Express: Nigerian Navy deploys ships, choppers to Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy has deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and a Nigerian Airforce ATR42 aircraft to the Gulf of Guinea. On Saturday, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, inaugurated the 11th Exercise Obangame Express 2021. The flag-off of the multinational exercise for maritime security was held onboard the Nigerian
Obangame Express: Nigerian Navy deploys ships, choppers to Gulf of Guinea
EPL: Peter Lorimer, Leeds United’s all-time record goalscorer is dead
Peter Lorimer, English Premier League side, Leeds United’s all-time record goalscorer is dead. Lorimer died at the aged of 74 after a long illness. During his playing days, Lorimer scored 238 goals in 705 appearances during his 23-year stint at Leeds. Lorimer, a former Scotland international, helped Leeds win two league titles, the FA Cup
EPL: Peter Lorimer, Leeds United’s all-time record goalscorer is dead
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