Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 16th September 2022
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Lagos: Police nab vandal who allegedly stole Dangote Refinery equipment
Police in Lagos have arrested a suspected member of a gang of vandals stealing equipment at Dangote Refinery at Ibeju Lekki area of the state. It was learnt that the armed gang was caught at about 6:30pm on Wednesday by the command detectives who acted on information. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer
2023: LP adopts Nigerian workers’ charter as campaign agenda
The Labour Party (LP) has adopted the Nigerian workers’ charter of demands as its campaign agenda for next year’s presidential election. This was contained in a communiqué reached at the end of two-day retreat for its presidential and governorship candidates in Abuja. The retreat, which also has in attendance, the president of the Nigeria Labour
David Beckham joins lengthy queue to see Queen lying in state after heartfelt tribute
David Beckham has joined mourners queuing in London to see the Queen lying in state, following her death at 96. Ahead of Her Majesty’s funeral, which is taking place on Monday, thousands have been waiting patiently across the Capital to pay their final respects. Pictures on social media showed the former Manchester United footballer among those wanting to say a
NOI Poll: We’ll continue to remain focused – Obi’s media office
The media office of the Labour Party presidential campaign said it welcomed the NOI poll result that rated its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, above other contestants in next year’s election, but said it would remain focused. The LP candidate, in the opinion poll by ANAP, a front line international body, had an eight point
Atiku travels to Europe on business
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar is scheduled to travel to Europe Friday afternoon on a business trip. He will be travelling immediately after his meeting on Friday in Lagos, with the leadership of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) alongside the PDP vice
Alaafin: 65 aspirants appeared for interview, 10 shortlisted -Oyomesi
…Ifa Oracle to determine the next Alaafin from the shortlisted 10 Princes Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan Members of the Oyo Traditional Council (the Oyomesi) have concluded their sittings on screening and interview for 65 aspirants who appeared before them, poised to fill the vacant stool of the Alaafin, out of which only 10 have been shortlisted.
Terrorism Charge: Legal team visits Kanu in DSS custody
…hopes for victory in Appeal Court judgement Tunde Oyesina, Abuja The legal team of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has again visited him in the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS) and expressed optimism that the terrorism charges against him would be quashed by Court of
Thousands queue for second night to pay respects to Queen
Mourners from across the UK and around the world are queuing for a second full day to see the Queen’s coffin as she lies in state. A government queue tracker estimates the wait time is at least 11 hours, with the queue snaking over four miles (7km) across London, reports the BBC. King Charles
Ukraine says mass grave found in freed city Izyum
Ukraine says it has evidence of a mass grave in Izyum, the north-eastern city recently freed from Russian occupation. Regional police head Volodymyr Tymoshko told the BBC more than 400 bodies were thought to have been buried there. “Russia leaves death everywhere,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said, mentioning other reported mass graves found after Russian
Fitch affirms Union Bank Plc. at ‘B-‘; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Union Bank of Nigeria PLC’s (Union) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook. A full list of rating actions is detailed below. Fitch has withdrawn Union’s Support Rating of ‘5’ and Support Rating Floor of ‘No Floor’ as they are no longer relevant to the agency’s
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