Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Friday 20th January 2023

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EPL: Rio Ferdinand names title favourites ahead of Arsenal vs Man Utd

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said Arsenal are favourites to win the Premier League title this season. He however advised Mikel Arteta’s men not to entertain thoughts of winning the title. The Gunners will regain their eight-point lead over Manchester City if they beat United on Sunday. “Arsenal are the favourites for the
EPL: Rio Ferdinand names title favourites ahead of Arsenal vs Man Utd

EPL: Trossard tells Arteta his preferred position after joining Arsenal

New Arsenal winger, Leandro Trossard, has spoken about his preferred position after completing his January transfer from Brighton. Trossard has joined the Gunners in a £27m deal. The Premier League leaders will pay £20m upfront with a further £7m in add-ons. “I like to be in the pocket behind the striker. On the wings, I
EPL: Trossard tells Arteta his preferred position after joining Arsenal

Banks to work on Saturdays for old notes collection — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said banks would be working on Saturdays to receive the old Naira notes from customers. Mr Kama Ukpai, leader of the CBN team to Ebonyi on new Naira notes, disclosed this during its enlightenment campaign on traders at the Eke Market, Afikpo. Ukpai advised the public to
Banks to work on Saturdays for old notes collection — CBN

2023 election: Nigeria Police acquire new weapons, armoured tanks

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its readiness to safeguard internal security before, during and after the 2023 election. The security agency assured that officers and men would protect voters and other civilian nationwide. Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja. The IGP inspected anti-riot weapons, Armoured Personnel
2023 election: Nigeria Police acquire new weapons, armoured tanks

Banks that will pay N1m over new notes – Emefiele reveals

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has slammed commercial banks for not issuing the new naira notes. Emefiele warned that any commercial bank that failed to issue the new naira notes to customers would be fined N1 million on a daily basis. The CBN governor, who was represented by the
Banks that will pay N1m over new notes – Emefiele reveals

Ogun: Customs arrests 15 suspected smugglers

No fewer than 15 suspected smugglers have been arrested by the Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The Controller of the Command, Bamidele Makinde, said the suspects were arrested by officials of the NCS at different locations in the State. According to Makinde, they were nabbed at different exit points with
Ogun: Customs arrests 15 suspected smugglers

Police meet Unizik management, SUG over cultism, robbery around campus

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr Echeng Echeng has met with the management and leadership of the Students Union Government, SUG, of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The meeting was over the recent surge in cultism-related killings and activities of armed robbers within the Ifite community, where students of the institution mostly reside. The Anambra
Police meet Unizik management, SUG over cultism, robbery around campus

PDP desires overthrow of Uzodinma – Imo Govt tells FG

The Imo State government has asked the federal government to ignore the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as its desire is to overthrow Governor Hope Uzodinma in a violent manner instead of facing elections. It accused the Imo State Chapter of the PDP of plotting to truncate democracy in the state by calling for the declaration
PDP desires overthrow of Uzodinma – Imo Govt tells FG

Transfer: Genk reject Southampton offer for Onuachu

Belgian Pro League side, Genk have rejected Southampton’s approach for their talismanic forward, Paul Onuachu. Southampton are looking to bring in a new striker before the end of the current window. The Saints €12m bid for Onuachu was rejected by Genk, according to getfootballnewsbene.com. The Limburgers want to keep the 28-year-old for their title challenge.
Transfer: Genk reject Southampton offer for Onuachu

Catholic priest burnt by bandits buried amidst tears in Niger

The remains of Reverend Father Isaac Achi of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, who was burnt to death by gunmen, have been buried at the St Michael Catholic Cemetery in Bosso, Local Government Areas of the state. Over 500 Catholic priests from within and outside
Catholic priest burnt by bandits buried amidst tears in Niger

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