Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 20th August 2023
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Flood: Five things to consider before buying property
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently said 19 states and 56 communities across Nigeria are likely to witness heavy rainfall in August. The agency said the downpour can lead to flooding in the affected areas. The affected areas, according to NEMA, include Aboh in Delta state, Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Idanre, Ifon, Iju Itaogbolu, Ogbese, Owo
Falana demands Bawa’s release
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN at the weekend demanded for the release of former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa, having spent 67 days in the detention of DSS without any charges and trial. According to Falana, Bawa’s remand order has since expired. He said Bawa’s detention is against
Subsidy palliative: Akwa Ibom govt to introduce buses for public transport
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said the government would soon introduce buses for public transportation as part of its palliatives to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on fuel. Eno said the government was in talks with some companies on the matter and as soon as the arrangement was concluded,
Sadio Mane Mobbed at Riyadh Mosque
Al Nassr winger, Sadio Mane, was on Friday swamped at a mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Senegalese international, who is a devout Muslim, was ambushed by fans as he arrived at the mosque for the traditional Jumaa prayer. Excited to meet their idol, the fans requested for photos and autographs from the Africa Player
BBNaija All-Star: Lagos agency slams Seyi over comment about son
Viewers of the popular reality television show, Big Brother Naija All-Star Edition, have shown their disdain for a comment made by one of the housemates in the competition. The contestant while speaking in the house made a remark about hoping to have three boys. While giving reason for his choice of offspring, Seyi said, “I
Kano tribunal: TMG upbraids politicians for undermining election judges
The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has expressed displeasure over efforts by some politicians and lawyers to compromise the judiciary into averting justice at election petition tribunals across the country. In a statement on Sunday, the Chairman, TMG, Mallam Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said it was disheartening to see such at a time when democracy had become
I’ve Turned You To A Reggae artiste, Shehu Sani Mocks El-Rufai
Comrade Shehu Sani, a former senator, has described the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai as “a Rastafarian and Reggae artiste”. Sani said this while reacting to a post of El-Rufai on X social media platform, on Sunday. El-Rufai, who has not been active on social media since the failure of the senate
NDLEA: How fake $20m was found in an Abuja-bound bus from Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted $20 million suspected to be counterfeit during a stop and search operation along Abaji-Lokoja road, within the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on Sunday, Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said that the fake money was recovered from a bus coming from Lagos
Spain beat England to lift first Women’s World Cup trophy
Spain have defeated England in the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to lift their first trophy. Olga Carmona’s 29-minute strike was the difference in the breathtaking encounter on Sunday. The Spanish women held on to see the game to the end as England tried in vain to crawl back into the game.
Shettima attends wedding of teacher’s daughter, speaks on what Ibadan taught him
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo state capital, as home where he learned to turn everything that comes his way into opportunity. Shettima spoke at a wedding reception at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, on Saturday. The wedding was between Ibukun Okunmadewa, the bride, and Obafemi Omitiran, the
BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya evicted
Kiddwaya, one of the housemates on the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show, has been evicted. The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, made the announcement during the live eviction show on Sunday. Ebuka revealed that Seyi and Uriel had the fewest votes. The housemates who were up for possible eviction were Whitemoney, Pere, Venita,
BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya evicted
Subsidy removal palliatives: Gov Fintiri constitutes 20-member distribution committee
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has set up a 20-man implementation committee to coordinate the distribution of palliative items to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal on the people of the state. A statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, said the committee is comprised of various organisations, agencies, groups, and
Subsidy removal palliatives: Gov Fintiri constitutes 20-member distribution committee
Delta monarch suspends youths election over security concerns
The Obi of Onicha Ugbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Highness Victor Chukwumalieze, has suspended the conduct of the Ogbekenu Youths election in the kingdom. The monarch made the pronouncement while addressing youths who were in his palace to brief him on the proposed election. He stated that his
Delta monarch suspends youths election over security concerns
We’ll complete all projects in Delta – Gov Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has given an assurance that his administration will complete all ongoing projects. He gave the assurance during the 23rd Ogwa Ika and 19th Ika Ka Mma Annual Lecture series, held at Idumu-Esah in Ika North East Local Government Area. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),
We’ll complete all projects in Delta – Gov Oborevwori
Traditionalists throng Ogun communities to celebrate Isese Day
Traditional worshippers thronged major Ogun communities to celebrate Isese Day on Sunday. For years, traditionalists mounted pressure on the governments of Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, and Ekiti states, asking for recognition and the declaration of August 20 as a work-free day for their festivity. For years, they claimed government was not fair to them
Traditionalists throng Ogun communities to celebrate Isese Day
Nigeria’s daily fuel consumption drops to 52m litres – NMDPRA
Nigeria’s average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, dropped to N52 million litres in July compared to 64 million litres in the previous month, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Recent data from NMDPRA, obtained by DAILY POST over the weekend, showed that the country’s fuel consumption
Nigeria’s daily fuel consumption drops to 52m litres – NMDPRA
Negative reports dampen our morale – Army
The Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Muktar Adamu, has expressed concern over negative reporting of military activities, stating that it significantly affects the morale of officers. In a meeting with the executive members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ondo State chapter, in Akure, Brig Gen Adamu appealed to the media in
Negative reports dampen our morale – Army
“Your best friend could be your worst enemy” – El-Rufai
Days after the Senate refused to confirm him as a minister, the ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has shared a cryptic message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. El-Rufai shared the lyrics of Bob Marley’s “Who The Cap Fit” on Sunday. Part of the lyrics says: “Man to man is
“Your best friend could be your worst enemy” – El-Rufai
EPL: Casemiro seemed ‘lost’ – Gary Neville on why Man Utd need midfield signing
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has urged the club to sign a new midfielder before the end of the transfer window to avert a midfield crisis. “Casemiro looked lost in midfield in these first two matches,” Neville said during commentary for Sky Sports. “What is clear is that Manchester United’s midfield needs bolstering. Ten
EPL: Casemiro seemed ‘lost’ – Gary Neville on why Man Utd need midfield signing
EPL: ‘Nothing has changed’ – Pochettino on Lukaku returning to Chelsea
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has indicated that striker Romelu Lukaku will not feature for Chelsea before the end of the summer transfer window. Lukaku is currently training on his own as he continues to push for a transfer away from Chelsea. The Belgian had hoped to complete a move to Juventus, but the Serie A
EPL: ‘Nothing has changed’ – Pochettino on Lukaku returning to Chelsea
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