Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 16th August 2023
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BREAKING: Badaru (defence), Keyamo (Aviation), Wike (FCT), Tinubu assigns portfolios to ministers
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister. Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday. Below are the ministers and portfolios: MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, INNOVATION AND DIGITAL ECONOMY BOSUN TUANI MINISTER OF STATE, ENVIRONMENT
Niger coup: Russian mercenaries, NATO forces and looming proxy war in ECOWAS
By Yushau A. Shuaib The hurriedly declared resolution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deploy troops to restore democracy and reinstate the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic, after the military takeover of power on the 26th of July, might have been influenced by the need to avoid foreign interventions
First Lady office: It’s Your Turn, Patience Jonathan Tells Remi Tinubu
Dame Patience Jonathan has told Senator Oluremi Tinubu that it is her turn to be the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Jonathan said this during her solidarity visit to the wife of President Tinubu at the presidential villa Abuja on Wednesday. While thanking her for making an impact on the lives of
Forex crisis: NNPCL Secures $3bn loan to stabilise naira
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has secured a $3 billion to stabilise the naira. The Nigerian currency crashed to all-time low last week, reaching N950 at the parallel market. But on Wednesday, the oil firm signed a commitment letter and term sheet with the Afrexim Bank for an emergency $3bn crude oil repayment
Bandits have forced Farmers to flee – Gov Bago raises alarm
Niger State Governor Umar Muhammed Bago has lamented the nefarious activities of bandits, cattle rustlers and illegal miners among other criminalities in the State. He said the farmers are worst hit as many of them have abandoned their farm lands due to fear of being attacked. He disclosed this when the Commandant General of the Nigeria
Gunmen kidnap couple, 12-yr-old daughter, driver in Ebonyi
A man identified as Ajah Chibuzo, his wife, their 12-year-old daughter and a driver have been kidnapped by gunmen at Mile 2 Ishiagu, along the busy Okigwe-Ishiagu Expressway in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The family members were said to be returning home Tuesday evening in a Siena bus with the number plate
Why I Left Tottenham For Bayern – Harry Kane
England captain, Harry Kane, has revealed that the pressure of seeking to win trophies propelled him to leave North London side, Tottenham, for Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old forward made this known on Wednesday, saying his 100 million euros ($110 million) move to Germany was about “to feel a new pressure of having to
Tennis: Top-ranked Alcaraz wins 50th match of season at Cincinati Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 at the Cincinnati Open, claiming his 50th win of the season. The world number one now aims for his seventh trophy of 2023 as he prepares for the US Open title defence within two weeks. Alcaraz weathered delays due to wind and rain before sealing a victory
Wike ready to cooperate with APC, says Ganduje
National chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, says a former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, is ready to cooperate with the party. Ganduje spoke at the APC national Secretariat in Abuja, when a former governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong paid him a visit. Speaking on the essence
Chelsea to sell six players to fund Lavia, Olise transfers
Chelsea are reportedly set to sell six players to fund the purchase of two further players in the coming days. The Blues recently signed Moises Caicedo in a record-breaking £115 million pound deal and manager Maurcio Pochettino has requested for more players in midfield, and in attack to cushion the effect of Christopher Nkunku’s lengthy
LASU students, two others die in Ogun road crash
A 26-year-old student of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ademola Ayinla Timothy, and two others have died in an accident along the Sagamu-Benin highway. The accidents involved a Lexus SUV marked BDG 979 HD, a Geon truck registered as LAR 730 XB, and a Toyota Sienna car. Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer Omolola
LASU students, two others die in Ogun road crash
Niger copter crash: Mishaps inevitable in counterterrorism operations – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has insisted that fatalities, mishaps, and crashes are sometimes inevitable for all military organisations involved in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Gabkwet was reacting to a video clip circulating on
Niger copter crash: Mishaps inevitable in counterterrorism operations – NAF
BREAKING: Tinubu releases ministerial portfolios, assigns FCT to Wike, Labour to Lalong
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has just released the list of portfolios for his ministerial appointees, as follows: Yusuf Sununu – Minister of Education Nyesom Wike – FCT Mohammed Badaru – Defence Ahmed Dangiwa – Housing and Urban Development Simon Lalong – Labour and Employment Bosun Tuani – Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Ishak
BREAKING: Tinubu releases ministerial portfolios, assigns FCT to Wike, Labour to Lalong
Niger coup: ECOWAS military chiefs to meet again in Ghana amid unrest
The military chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet on Thursday and Friday in Accra, Ghana, amid tensions over a possible military intervention in the Republic of Niger, according to Ghana’s army spokesman. ECOWAS member states had initially mulled a military intervention against those who carried out Niger’s coup. The
Niger coup: ECOWAS military chiefs to meet again in Ghana amid unrest
Tinubu hails Babangida at 82
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd) on his 82nd birthday. Aguri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a terse statement on Wednesday. President Tinubu congratulated the former military President, who had served in many capacities in the Nigerian
Tinubu hails Babangida at 82
Tecno Camon 20 Mr Doodle Edition unveiled in enchanting style with Android
On a night of music and art extraordinaire, one thing was resonant and it is the fact that the new CAMON 20 Doodle is a device where art and technology intertwine in the most enchanting way possible. The CAMON 20 Doodle Edition launch in partnership with Android took place at the captivating art gallery in
Tecno Camon 20 Mr Doodle Edition unveiled in enchanting style with Android
Transfer: Jose Mourinho wants to sign Chelsea star for AS Roma
AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, wants the club to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer transfer window, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Mourinho is looking to bolster his team’s attack after Tammy Abraham, a former Chelsea attacker, was sidelined after suffering an ACL injury. Mourinho’s side have reinforced their ranks all over the pitch
Transfer: Jose Mourinho wants to sign Chelsea star for AS Roma
Education: ANCOPSS key players in policy-making – Delta Govt
Delta State Government has asserted that principals and school heads remain key players in policy-making process in the education system. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Delta State, Mr Augustine Oghoro, stated this in Asaba when the Association of Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, (ANCOPSS), national body paid him a
Education: ANCOPSS key players in policy-making – Delta Govt
EPL: Ian Wright rates Chelsea’s chances of challenging Man City, Arsenal for title
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has cast doubts over Chelsea challenging Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title this season after the Blues secured the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton. Chelsea recently beat Liverpool to a £115m deal for Caicedo. However, Wright expects Caicedo to flourish at Chelsea alongside Enzo Fernandez, but doubts
EPL: Ian Wright rates Chelsea’s chances of challenging Man City, Arsenal for title
‘Nigerians don’t believe I’m on the same level as American artists’ – Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has lamented that most of his compatriots don’t believe he is on the same level as American music stars. The singer said his forthcoming album, “I Told Them…,” is his flippant response to naysayers who have attempted to discredit him, both at the beginning of his career
‘Nigerians don’t believe I’m on the same level as American artists’ – Burna Boy
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