Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 9th August 2023
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N/Assembly will be fair to all, Barau assures promoters of new states from Kano
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has assured members of the movement for the creation of Tiga and Gari states from Kano State that the National Assembly would be just to all during the review of the 1999 Constitution. Senator Barau gave the assurance when members of the movement led by Senator Mas’ud El-Jibrin Doguwa
FGGC Sagamu Students Build Humaniod Robot, Present To FG
Some students of Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Sagamu, Ogun state, have built a humaniod robot that can move some distance, stretches hand, shakes hands and interact with people. The students presented the robotics innovation project to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew David Adejo, in Abuja on Tuesday. While presenting it, they
Niger Junta Accuses France of Attacking Airspace, releasing terrorists
Niger’s military coup leaders have accused French troops of violating the country’s airspace and plotting to destabilise the West African nation. The accusation came on Wednesday amid rising tensions in the country following the military coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power. In a statement issued on national television, the junta affirmed that a
I now eat dry rice, ousted Niger President laments hardship
Ousted President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, says he is being kept isolated and forced to eat dry rice. Recall that on July 26, 2023, the military ousted Bazoum and suspended the constitution. President Bola Tinubu, who is the Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), had scheduled a meeting for Thursday after
Trump Vows To Launch Largest Deportation If Elected
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has vowed to terminate the open border policy of his successor, President Joe Biden. Trump said he will accomplish this by carrying out the “largest domestic deportation operation in American history” if he wins the 2024 presidential election in the US. He said this during his address
Robbers kill Islamic cleric in Gombe
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim H. Musa, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday by suspected armed robbers who invaded his residence in Tabra area of Gombe Southern Bypass. Neighbours of the late cleric, popularly known as ‘Albanin Kuri,’ said the armed robbers stabbed the deceased during a scuffle. According to the neighbours, the
MDAs hide under advert waivers to sell jobs to highest bidders – Reps panel
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating alleged job racketeering and mismanagement of IPPIS by Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) has accused MDAs of deliberately obtaining waivers not to advertise job vacancies in order to engage in racketeering and fraudulent activities. Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who spoke on Wednesday when the
We’ve destroyed 100 illegal refineries in two years – NSCDC CG
Audi also disclosed that: “We have arrested over 200 suspects involved in vandalism in the last two years.”
American singer, Tory Lanez, bags 10-year jail term for shooting female colleague
Tory Lanez, the man convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office told CNN. Last year December, a Los Angeles jury found Lanez guilty of three charges related to the July 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Stallion in
Palliative: identity card admits you for free transport, Ondo Govt tells workers
The Ondo state government has asked workers in the state to be armed with their “official identity card” as it begins to deploy buses for free transport as part of the commitment to provide palliatives to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy. This was contained in the copy of a circular that
Pay outstanding arrears, wrap up negotiations on living wage – Federal workers tell FG
Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has appealed to the federal government to pay up all outstanding arrears to workers. The workers also implored the government to work out a cost of living allowance payment plan before the end of this month. The National Coordinator of FWF, Comrade Andrew Emelieze in a statement made available to DAILY
Pay outstanding arrears, wrap up negotiations on living wage – Federal workers tell FG
BASUBEB debunks report on pupils- teacher ratio
The management of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, has debunked reports that 79 schools in Misau Local Government Area have one teacher each. The SUBEB management described the report published in newspapers and online publications (excluding DAILY POST) as inaccurate. A statement signed by Mohammed Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer of SUBEB, on
BASUBEB debunks report on pupils- teacher ratio
Police arrest 15 suspects for alleged culpable homicide, rape in Gombe
The Nigeria Police, Gombe State Command, said it arrested 15 suspected criminals for various offences in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mahid Mu’azu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Gombe. Mu’azu said the suspects were arrested for alleged offences ranging from culpable homicide, rape, theft rubbery, among others. He said on Aug. 4,
Police arrest 15 suspects for alleged culpable homicide, rape in Gombe
Insecurity: Abia Govt will not pay criminals to ceasefire – Ubah
The Senior Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Governor of Abia State, Naval Commander Macdonald Ubah (Rtd), on Wednesday, reiterated the determination of the present administration in the state to combat any acts of criminality in any part of Abia. He also disclosed that the state government had put in place an effective security
Insecurity: Abia Govt will not pay criminals to ceasefire – Ubah
Ministerial screening: Don’t provoke us with non-confirmation of El-Rufai – Arewa youths
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has faulted the non-confirmation of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai as minister. AYCF said the Senate should not test the patience of northern youths by confirming El-Rufai’s nomination. A statement by AYCF President, Yerima Shettima, said northerners feel humiliated by the news. He said El-Rufai’s non-confirmation was an
Ministerial screening: Don’t provoke us with non-confirmation of El-Rufai – Arewa youths
Simon Ekpa invites southeast governors, leaders to Biafra Convention
Simon Ekpa, a popular Biafra agitator and Separatist, has sent invitation messages to southeast governors and other leaders to the Biafra Convention in Finland. Ekpa, the Finland-based lawyer and Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government, disclosed this through his official Twitter handle on Wednesday. According to him, the event will be the first-ever gathering
Simon Ekpa invites southeast governors, leaders to Biafra Convention
Abia to support Federal Medical Centre – Gov Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has promised that the state government will support the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, to complete its new accident and emergency ward. Otti stated this during his meeting with the chief medical director of the health centre, Professor Azubuike Onyebuchi, when he stopped over at the facility. The current accident
Abia to support Federal Medical Centre – Gov Otti
EPL confirm five clubs could qualify for Champions League next season
For the first time in Premier League history, five teams could get Champions League slots during the 2023/2024 campaign. A change in the competition’s format for the 2024/2025 season will see 36 teams playing in a ‘Swiss league’ style. This would allow for an additional place to be allocated to the two countries whose teams
EPL confirm five clubs could qualify for Champions League next season
Okonjo Iweala denies saying she’s ‘under attack’ over visit to Tinubu
The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has debunked speculations that she said she came “under attack” after her visit to President Bola Tinubu. DAILY POST recalls that the WTO boss met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. After her visit, rumours broke on social media
Okonjo Iweala denies saying she’s ‘under attack’ over visit to Tinubu
Customs vows to clamp down on illicit trade
The Nigeria Customs Service has restated its determination to curb illicit trade. Acting Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this recently while showcasing seized items suspected of being Cannabis sativa at Ogun II Area Command. He explained that the harmful effects of illicit substances on youths cannot be overemphasised as they pose a significant
Customs vows to clamp down on illicit trade
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