Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 15th August 2023
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ECOWAS advocates inclusive governance for stability in members state
She said: “ECOWAS’ founding vision, enshrined in the Lagos Treaty of 1975, is informed by the ‘spirit’ of inclusive and accountable governance…
Niger: Why NAF jet crashed – Air Chief
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on Tuesday, gave an insight into the root cause of the crashes involving its fighter and surveillance jets, including the one in Niger State. Abubakar also vowed that the air troops attached to Operation Hadrin Daji and Operation Whirl Punch carrying out operations in both Niger and
FACT CHECK: Is former IGP Baba contesting election under APC?
A campaign poster showing the former inspector general of the Nigerian Police Force, Usman Alkali Baba, vying for an elective post has emerged on social media. The campaign poster which is currently shared on Facebook show the former IGP wearing a blue native attire. Part of the inscription on the poster read: “Support Alhaji Alkali
NSCDC: Odumosu declares war against vandals in FCT
Odumosu said his team would put up strategies to combat the hoodlums, adding that he would work with sister agencies in the FCT to make the city safer for all.
Al-Hilal officially sign Neymar
Neymar has officially joined Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The fee is understood to be about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons, according to BBC. The Brazil international has agreed a two-year deal with the Saudi Pro League giants, claim Sky News. Neymar’s signing was announced with an unveiling video on Al-Hilal
Withdraw all sanctions against Niger, Northern elders tell Tinubu
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to as a matter of urgency withdraw all sanctions imposed on Niger Republic while dialogue continues. Daily Trust reports that Nigeria has closed all its borders with Niger Republic, cut off electricity, among other sanctions. In a statement in Abuja, Director of Advocacy and
Traditional rulers, security agents, drug dealers, doctors involved in banditry- Security expert
Sani Shinkafi, former Chairman of the Committee on Prosecution of Bandits and Related Offenses in Zamfara, has described banditry as an organised crime with traditional rulers, security agents drug dealers and doctors involved in it. He also claimed that bandits operating in Zamfara State were better equipped with sophisticated weapons than the military and the
CDQ survives ghastly motor accident
Popular indigenous rap artiste, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf fondly known as CDQ is giving praises to God as he recently survived a ghastly car accident. In videos and photos shared by the rapper, the car a Mustang is a total wreck. Taking to his Snapchat account, the entertainer stated that with the accident he would have
FERMA commences repair of failed section on Benin-Sagamu road
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has disclosed that the agency has commenced maintenance work on the failed sections of the Benin-Sagamu expressway and other failed section of the Benin Lagos road. The Edo State Federal Road Maintenance Engineer, Engr. Muktar Abdulrahim, disclosed this yesterday in Benin in a chat with journalists. He said the
There’ll be no increase in petrol price, Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that there will be no increase in the pump price of petrol. The National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Chinedu Ukadike, had asked Nigerians to expect a fuel price hike soon as a result of forex crisis and the rise in
Probe: Bring your petitions to us – Abia property/funds recovery panel tells Abians
The judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of government properties and funds belonging to Abia State Government has held its inaugural sitting in Umuahia, with an appeal for members of the public to come forward with petitions and memoranda to assist the panel perform accordingly. Speaking during the event held at the office of
Probe: Bring your petitions to us – Abia property/funds recovery panel tells Abians
Subsidy removal palliatives: Ekiti begins distribution of 3, 000 bags of rice
The Ekiti State Government has begun the distribution of 3, 000 bags of rice as palliatives to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. Briefing journalists at the end of the weekly executive meeting, Ebenezer Boluwade, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, who is also the chairman of the Palliative Distribution Committee, said five trucks
Subsidy removal palliatives: Ekiti begins distribution of 3, 000 bags of rice
Why we paid ABU’s N1billion electricity bill – Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has revealed that students of the Ahmadu Bello University were almost left studying without electricity over the school’s inability to pay N1 billion electricity bill. David Adejoh, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, revealed this on Tuesday during an interaction with a committee of the House of Representatives. While
Why we paid ABU’s N1billion electricity bill – Ministry of Education
Gov Otu declares Leboku festival open
The paramount ruler of Yakurr LGA and the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, has underscored the importance of the Leboku festival to his people. He spoke in his palace when the Cross River State governor, Prince Bassey Otu, represented by his chief of staff, Emmanuel Ironbar, declared the commencement of the annual
Gov Otu declares Leboku festival open
Why I dumped music, relocated from Nigeria – Veteran rapper, Eldee
Veteran Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Sikirullahi Olanrewaju Dabiri, aka Eldee The Don, has opened up on why he quit music and relocated abroad. The former member of the now disbanded Trybesmen, said he left the country because he needed to “clear” his head after he got “scammed” by an advisory firm that collected money from some
Why I dumped music, relocated from Nigeria – Veteran rapper, Eldee
Sporting Lagos sign South Sudan midfielder
Sporting Lagos have completed the signing of South Sudan midfielder, Joseph Loro. Loro arrived Lagos on Tuesday to complete the move. The 19-year-old signed a one-year with Paul Offor’s tutored side. The South Sudan U-20 captain turned down a move to Belgian Pro League outfit, Standard Liege to join Sporting Lagos. The talented midfielder featured
Sporting Lagos sign South Sudan midfielder
Fidelity Bank distributes food packs to Benue IDPs
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed over 1,200 food packs to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makurdi, Benue State, in its ongoing commitment to eliminate hunger among vulnerable persons in society. The event, which took place on Thursday, 10 August 2023 at the IDP Camp, Federal Housing Estate in North Bank, was
Fidelity Bank distributes food packs to Benue IDPs
Rapper CDQ in hospital after ghastly motor accident
Nigerian hip-hop artiste Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, aka CDQ, is currently in hospital after being involved in a terrible accident. The rapper disclosed this via his social media pages recently. According to him, he was hit by another vehicle while driving at night and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Lagos for medical treatment. Sharing
Rapper CDQ in hospital after ghastly motor accident
Coup: NEF urges Tinubu to remove all sanctions imposed on Niger
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has advised President Bola Tinubu to remove various sanctions imposed on Niger Republic with a view to creating ways to negotiate with the military junta DAILY POST recalls that following the overthrow of Niger civilian government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the immediate closure of borders between Niger Republic and
Coup: NEF urges Tinubu to remove all sanctions imposed on Niger
No plan to increase price of fuel – Presidency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to speculations of a possible increase in prices of premium motor spirit as a result of volatility in the forex market, saying no such plans exist. The President spoke through his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, insisting that the deregulation policy has come to
No plan to increase price of fuel – Presidency
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