Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 11th August 2023
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El-Rufai jets out of Nigeria after dropping ministerial ambition
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has jetted out of the country after withdrawing his interest in ministerial appointment, Daily Trust can confirm. A credible source told Daily Trust that El-Rufai was off to Europe, but will be in Egypt first. The senate had last week approved the appointment of 45 out of the
Reconsider your stand on Niger crisis, CNG tells FG
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called for a peaceful resolution of the Niger Coup, warning against any military action against the country. The CNG in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, said the hasty closure of borders and trade routes, the cutting off of electricity supply, and the slapping of economic
Notice of Pending Litigation in respect of Plots 580 &581, Kugbo District, Abuja
CAVEAT EMPTOR NOTICE OF PENDING LITIGATION IN RESPECT OF PLOTS 580 & 581, KUGBO DISTRICT, ABUJA This is to notify the general public that Plots 580 & 581, Kugbo District, Abuja which are being marketed by some people is subject of litigation in Appeal No. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/708MI/2023 between SUNRISE ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED V. PRACO NIGERIA LIMITED,
Obaseki: Why I denied my deputy access to my house
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has spoken about an incident which made him deny his deputy, Philip Shaibu, access to his house. During a meeting with elders and leaders from Etsako West, East and Central Local Government of the State, held in Jattu, Etsako West LGA, as part of campaigns for the September 2, local
Zaria central mosque collapses on worshipers
At least four worshippers were killed while seven others sustained injuries when the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna state collapsed on Friday. Confirming the incident, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, said the victims were observing the Asr prayer around 4pm when the incident occurred. He said, “We had earlier observed a crack
Benue killings: We’ve brought protest under control- Police
The Police in Benue State on Friday said it had brought under control the protest that led to the blockage of the Makurdi-Lafia Federa..
You’ll be punished if any harm befalls Bazoum, ECOWAS envoy warns Niger
Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, has said the Niger junta will be punished if any harm befalls President Mohamed Bazoum. The junta had threatened to kill Bazoum in the event of a military intervention against Niger. But speaking on Channels Television on
Ivorian President: I consider Niger Coupists as terrorists
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire says he considers those behind the coup in Niger as terrorists. He said the standby force to be deployed to Niger, agreed on Thursday, was a collective effort of the West African regional bloc, adding that the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to end
Obong of Calabar speaks on terrible roads in Ogun
The Obong of Calabar in Cross River State, Edidem Ekpo Abasi Otu, has bemoaned deplorable condition of roads in Ogun State, and urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to pay attention and fix them. He asked Abiodun to pay attention to the situation of roads with in the state most especially the ones leading the Federal University
Policemen detained for forcing motorists to make cash transfer
The Osun State Police Command has arrested some policemen for allegedly extorting money from some youths in the state. The policemen at a roadblock along Ile-Ogbo in Iwo axis were said to have stopped a vehicle and compelled the occupants to transfer money into the bank account of a member of the team. It was
Akure youths protest alleged lopsidedness in Ondo govt’s creation of LCDAs
A group, Akure Youth Coalition, has kicked against the state government’s creation of Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), alleging that the Akure South and Akure North local governments were shortchanged in the process. They called for a review of the decision. They described the allocation of the LCDAs as unjust and unfair, arguing that Akure
Akure youths protest alleged lopsidedness in Ondo govt’s creation of LCDAs
BBNaija All Stars housemate Frodd welcomes baby with wife, Chioma
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Chukwuemeka Okoye, aka Frodd, and his wife, Pharmacist Chioma, have welcomed their first child. The news of the arrival of the baby, a girl called Elena, broke on social media on Friday amid wild jubilation from fans. Frodd is currently featuring in the ongoing Big Brother Naija All-Stars reality
BBNaija All Stars housemate Frodd welcomes baby with wife, Chioma
Channel your complaint about Abeokuta-Ibadan road to FG – Ogun govt to Obong of Calabar
The Ogun State Government, on Friday,said the Obong of Calabar, His Royal Majesty, Edidem Abasi, directed his attack on the deplorable state of the Abeokuta-Ibadan road at the wrong quarters. The Obong, who is the Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), had on Thursday lamented the poor state of some roads in
Channel your complaint about Abeokuta-Ibadan road to FG – Ogun govt to Obong of Calabar
Stay away from bribery, corruption – IGP warns police officers
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has said that officers of the Nigeria Police Force will have to shun corrupt tendencies in order to have acceptable image in the eyes of the public. Egbetokun stated this while addressing officers and men of the Kano State Police Command on Friday where he urged police
Stay away from bribery, corruption – IGP warns police officers
Four killed, five injured as Zaria Central Mosque collapses
Zaria Central Mosque collapsed on Friday, killing four worshippers and injuring five others. The Emir of Zazau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, who confirmed the incident, said the victims were observing the Asr prayer around 4 pm when the incident occurred. According to him, “We had earlier observed a crack on the wall of the mosque
Four killed, five injured as Zaria Central Mosque collapses
Niger govt signs contract for 556km road project
The Niger State Government has signed a contract agreement for the construction of 556 kilometres of road across the state with a private consultancy firm, BENIJ Nigeria Limited, to provide consultancy services. Governor Muhammad Umar Bago during the signing of the agreement at the Niger State Government Lodge, Abuja, said the move was in line
Niger govt signs contract for 556km road project
Killings going on in our communities – Kutebs raise alarm in Taraba
The Kuteb ethnic group, spread across Ussa and Takum local government councils and in Yangtu Special Development Area of Taraba State, has denied reports making the rounds that normalcy has been restored to their areas. The ethnic group, under the umbrella of Kuteb Yatso Nigeria (KYN), alleged on Friday that efforts put in place by
Killings going on in our communities – Kutebs raise alarm in Taraba
Quick recovery of Nigeria’s economy my priority – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned in his administration’s efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of all. Tinubu said that every effort across sectors would be documented and periodically reviewed for performance verification and public presentation to steadily ensure measured growth
Quick recovery of Nigeria’s economy my priority – Tinubu
Kaduna governorship: Parties close case, tribunal adjourns for final address
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Friday adjourned till September 4th after all parties closed their cases in the petition marked EPT/KD/Gov/4/23. In the said petition, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Ashiru, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of non-compliance to the Electoral Act and corrupt practices
Kaduna governorship: Parties close case, tribunal adjourns for final address
Coup: Simon Ekpa calls on Igbos in Niger Republic to denounce Nigeria
Biafra agitator and separatist Simon Ekpa has urged Nigerian immigrants of Igbo extraction in the Republic of Niger to “denounce” Nigeria and declare themselves “Biafrans to avoid being killed.” DAILY POST reported that the military junta in Niger severed ties with Nigeria after the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to
Coup: Simon Ekpa calls on Igbos in Niger Republic to denounce Nigeria
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