Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 24th September 2022
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Independence Anniversary: Choose right leaders, Sanwo-Olu tells Nigerians
CAP: L-R: Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olarenwaju Elegushi; Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola at the special Jumaat to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day Celebration, at the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Ikeja…Friday Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has charged
Octogenarian arrested for raping 8-year-old girl in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested an 84-year-old man, Stephen Jack for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl (name withheld). The suspect was arrested in the Ijebu Ode area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest to journalists in Abeokuta, Saturday. According
2023: Buhari chairs 422-member APC Presidential Campaign Council
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja Finally the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has released a 422-member list with President Muhammadu Buhari as the chairman. Deputy Chairmen are: APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. The Vice Presidential candidate of the party, Senator Kashim Shettima
Customs survive smugglers’ gunshots, seize 81,425 litres of PMS
Bayo Akomolafe Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS), Zone A Federal Operations Unit has seized 81, 425 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) loaded in sacks and jerry cans in Badagry. The operation was carried out on Friday night amid several gun shots by smugglers who were trying to resist the seizure. It was revealed
Ethiopian Airlines core investor in Nigeria Air – Minister
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed on Friday that Ethiopian Airlines emerged a core investor in the Nigerian National Carrier, Nigeria Air, following a bid. Sirika, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja, said Ethiopian Airlines won the bid with a consortium and would have 95 controlling shares in the airline.
US to ease internet curbs for Iranians amid unrest
The US says it will ease internet curbs on Iran to counter Tehran’s clampdown on protests which were sparked by a woman’s death in police custody. “We are going to help make sure the Iranian people are not kept isolated and in the dark,” said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The relaxation of
Ukraine: Soldiers go door-to-door for votes in ‘referendums’
Ukrainians have reported armed soldiers going door-to-door in occupied parts of the country to collect votes for self-styled “referendums” on joining Russia. “You have to answer verbally and the soldier marks the answer on the sheet and keeps it,” one woman in Enerhodar told the BBC. In southern Kherson, Russian guardsmen stood with a
Tearful Federer waves farewell after final match
A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup. The 41-year-old received a long ovation after walking off court for the final time as he retired as a professional, reports the BBC. The Swiss, who won 20 Grand
Arsenal have ‘good chance’ to win PL – Wenger
Arsenal have “a good chance” to win the Premier League title this season in the absence of a dominant team, former manager Arsene Wenger said. League-leaders Arsenal are on 18 points from the opening seven matches of the season with defending champions Manchester City a point behind and London rivals Tottenham Hotspur also on
Int’l Friendly: Messi powers Argentina past Honduras
Lionel Messi scored twice and Argentina dominated Honduras 3-0 on Friday in Miami as the World Cup-bound team continues to fine-tune its game ahead of the upcoming international tournament in Qatar. Messi was at the center of the action from the opening whistle, lobbing a pass to the charging Papu Gomez who found Lautaro
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