Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 25th August 2023
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How 500-Level Student Slumped, Died Few Days To Final Exams
Academic activities were paralysed at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo state, on Friday, following a protest by students of the institution over the death of their colleague, Ayomide Akeredolu. Akeredolu, a 500 Level student of the school, was said to have slumped inside the hall of residence. The deceased, who was planning
Niger crisis: We Are not being teleguided by foreign powers – ECOWAS
The President of the ECOWAS Commission also said the sub-regional body has not declared war on the people of Niger Republic…
Nigeria remains committed to partnership with China, others – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria remains committed to collaborating with China and other African countries to ensure that the partnership’s objectives are achieved for the mutual benefit of both parties. The Vice President stated this when he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg at the China-Africa Leaders’ Roundtable Dialogue
Corruption: Why we must Review judges’ allowances – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged that his administration will conclude a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country. The president made the pledge while receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), at the State House, Abuja. He said the battle against
I will lead crusade to get necessary support from Shelter Afrique, Minister tells REDAN
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has told the Real Estate Developer’s Association of Nigeria (REDAN) that he would lead a crusade in ensuring that the body get the necessary support from shelter Afrique. The minister made the promise when he received the Executives of REDAN led by its President/CEO
Former Presidential Aide Akande comments on duplication of Ministers’ portfolios
Former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address duplication in some portfolios assigned to recently appointed Ministers. According to the seasoned journalist, it was important for the President to clarify portfolios like Innovation and Social Development which could cause friction among
New media crucial to national unity, development – Deputy Senate President
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CON, has described the new media as a crucial tool for the promotion of national unity and development. Senator Barau stated this while hosting members of the Northern Nigeria APC Media Network at the Senate, Abuja. The Deputy President of the Senate, in a statement by
*-education-in-curriculum-society/ Why FG must restore s** education in curriculum – Society
Lack of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools in Nigeria will increase the risk of sexual abuse among young ones, the President, Society For Adolescent and Young People’s Health in Nigeria (SAYPHIN), Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, has said. Recall that former Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, ordered the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
PHOTOS: Moment slain soldiers were buried in Abuja
The military on Friday conducted a mass burial for 20 soldiers who died in an air crash in Niger State at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. Bandits had ambushed the troops in Niger State on August 14, 2023, killing the soldiers while others were injured. See the pictures below:
GDP drops to 2.51% in Q2 2023
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.51 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed. In a statement on Friday, the bureau said the figure reduced by 1.03 percentage points than the rate recorded in Q2 2022 (3.54%), but higher by 0.20% percentage points relative to
Ondo SWAN gets new executives as Zonal Vice President harps on unity in South West
Segun Giwa of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has emerged as the new Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ondo State chapter. Joseph Adesuyan of African Independent Television (AIT) and Femi Atolagbe of Hope Newspaper also emerged as General Secretary and Financial Secretary of the association, respectively. The election, which has
Ondo SWAN gets new executives as Zonal Vice President harps on unity in South West
CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance land in Algiers for ASO Chlef clash
Bendel Insurance arrived in Algiers on Friday night ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second clash against Algeria’s ASO Chlef. The Benin Arsenals announced their arrival on social media. “We touched down at the Algiers Houari Boumediene International Airport, Algiers,” reads a tweet on the club’s official Twitter handle. “Passed immigration clearance and
CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance land in Algiers for ASO Chlef clash
Early detection of cancer would’ve saved Sound Sultan – 2Baba
Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, has insinuated that an early diagnosis would have saved his late friend and singer, Sound Sultan, who died of cancer of the throat in 2021. He said when the ‘Jagabantis’ crooner was sick, they initially thought it was malaria. He also blamed the poor health system in
Early detection of cancer would’ve saved Sound Sultan – 2Baba
Kefas seeks more TETFUND presence in Taraba
Governor Agbu Kefas has called on the management of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to build more entrepreneurship centres in Taraba State. He said such centres will assist in training youths in different skills that will enable them to earn a living without depending on the government. The governor made the demand on Friday
Kefas seeks more TETFUND presence in Taraba
Protests in FUTA over death of final-year student
Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) protested on Friday the sudden death of a 500-level student of the institution, Ayomide Akeredolu. The grieving students barricaded the busy Akure-Ilesa highway, causing heavy disruption to vehicular movement and a prolonged traffic jam that lasted for hours. Akeredolu, popular among his peers, tragically collapsed in
Protests in FUTA over death of final-year student
Alleged death of ESUT students: Enugu govt orders thorough investigation
The Enugu State Government has ordered a thorough investigation of the reported sudden death of students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Agbani. It declared that the Governor Peter Mbah administration was ever committed to a continued safe and better learning environment at the institution. Speaking during a visit to ESUT,
Alleged death of ESUT students: Enugu govt orders thorough investigation
‘APC has murdered sleep for most Nigerians’ – Charly Boy
Famous Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, known by his stage name, Charly Boy, has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the hardship ravaging Nigerians. In a post on his official X page, the maverick singer accused the APC of snatching peace away from common Nigerians. According to him, the only way to
‘APC has murdered sleep for most Nigerians’ – Charly Boy
Kaduna gov’s Chief of Staff denies owing hotel bills
The chief of staff to the governor of Kaduna State, Mohammed Sani Kila, has refuted a claim that hotel management confronted him for failing to pay outstanding bills. The said report alleged that he had slept in a hotel for weeks without paying bills. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Aliyu Giwa, who works in
Kaduna gov’s Chief of Staff denies owing hotel bills
Police declare ‘war’ on cultists in Anambra
Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has vowed that, in the days ahead, there will be mass arrests of cultists in the state capital, Awka. There has been a massive rise in cult activities in Awka recently, with cultists killing members of rival groups almost on a daily basis. The state capital has also
Police declare ‘war’ on cultists in Anambra
I’ll give equal attention to all sports – Sports Minister, Enoh
The Minister of Sports Development, Sentor John Enoh, on Friday, hosted Nigeria’s contingent that participated at the Malta Gymstars International Championship in Malta in Abuja. According to a statement by the Media Aide to the Minister, Kola Daniels, the team of young gymnasts represented Nigeria in the 15 nation championship in Cottonera, Malta. He said
I’ll give equal attention to all sports – Sports Minister, Enoh
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