Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 26th August 2023
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Plateau LG tussle: Police reopen secretariats for chairmen
The Plateau State Police Command on Saturday unsealed all the 17 local government secretariats for suspended chairmen and their counsellors. The reinstated LG chairmen who were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were suspended by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for alleged misappropriation of funds, an allegation that the embattled chairmen denied. Governor
Niger: War not ideal but defending democracy is important, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he takes a queue from no nation, but will only advance the interest of the Nigerian state in his approach toward ECOWAS’ handling of the regional standoff, particularly in Niger Republic. The president said this on Saturday when he received U.S. Presidential Envoy & Assistant Secretary of State
Many killed as Benue boils again
Many people have been killed in attacks on Chito community of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses said the fresh killings took place in the same area where at least five persons were killed few days ago. The residents said bandits have been wasting lives over rivalry on who should dictate the pace
Digital sector: FG gets $500m for local funding – Minister
The Federal Government has secured access to approximately half a billion dollars in funding to initiate a local funding programme to boost innovation and entrepreneurship within the country’s digital sector. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at a dinner in partnership with the World Bank in Abuja on Friday. He revealed
Palliatives: Zulum gifts Borno Corps members N36m, 100 bags of rice
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, on Saturday, announced the allocation of N36.4 million for distribution of N30,000 each as palliatives to 1,215 corps members often called ‘Corpers’ posted to Borno State by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC). Zulum, who visited the orientation camp in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Saturday, assured the corps
Gunmen kill police inspector in Rivers, escape with service rifle
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Friday night shot dead a police inspector on excort duty at a popular hotel at DLine, Port Harcourt area of Rivers State. According to eyewitnesses, the policeman was excorting a very important personality (VIP) when he was intercepted by the gunmen said to be riding in a Toyota Corolla. It was
Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau to experience power outage for 6 days
The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) has said that its customers in Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe states would experience power outage from August 28 to September 2. The planned outage will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. within the period. The organisation made the announcement in a statement issued by its Head, Corporate Communications, Dr
Tottenham beat Bournemouth to go top of the Premier League
Tottenham’s James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski struck in a 2-0 win at Bournemouth to go top of the Premier League on Saturday. Ange Postecoglou’s men have so far shrugged off the departure of the club’s all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane to Bayern Munich with new signing Maddison at the heart of most of their good
NCDC monitoring new subvariants of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is closely monitoring the emergence of new subvariants of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. These subvariants, named EG.5 and BA.2.86, have
Civic tech organisations to train journalists in healthcare reporting
Civic technology organisation, Orodata Science and Open Cities Lab have concluded plans to empower journalists in Transformative Healthcare Reporting. The training for journalists is part of a data collection project in six selected states across Nigeria by Orodata Science. The organisations said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. They noted that by collaborating
CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance stop ASO Chlef, through to next round
Bendel Insurance are through to the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Algeria’s ASO Chlef on Saturday night. ASO Chlef won the preliminary round first-leg encounter 1-0, scoring via a penalty in the 31st minute. The thrilling tie ended 1-1 on aggregate. Bendel Insurance goalkeeper was the
CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance stop ASO Chlef, through to next round
Olu Alo urges Tinubu, others to intervene for release of ‘Isese’ advocate Abdulazeez
The Planter of the Christ Apostolic Church, Adamimogo Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain, Worldwide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, has appealed to the Federal Government, the Kwara State Government and the Ilorin emirate to intervene in the detention of popular Isese activist, Adegbola Abdulazeez, also known as Talolorun. It would be recalled that Abdulazeez was arrested
Olu Alo urges Tinubu, others to intervene for release of ‘Isese’ advocate Abdulazeez
Don’t betray confidence reposed in you – Gov Buni to new Yobe commissioners
Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, on Saturday, tasked members of the State Executive Council not to betray the confidence reposed in them by the people of the state. Buni, in a statement by Press Secretary to the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Shuaibu Abdullahi, gave the charge at the opening ceremony of
Don’t betray confidence reposed in you – Gov Buni to new Yobe commissioners
Organized Labour lauds Gov Mbah over payment of pensions arrears
The organized labour in Enugu State has commended Governor Peter Mbah for the prompt payment of two months of pensions to retired civil servants. The payment included one of the two months of outstanding pension arrears following the submission of the report of the committee set up by government for the purpose. Earlier in August,
Organized Labour lauds Gov Mbah over payment of pensions arrears
EPL: Why Arsenal drew 2-2 with Fulham – Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has reacted to their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners seemed to be coasting to victory after goals from Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah cancelled out Andreas Pereira’s early strike. However, Palhinha netted a late equalizer for the hosts, who had gone down to 10
EPL: Why Arsenal drew 2-2 with Fulham – Arteta
Transfer: Obioma set to join Moroccan club, Raja Casablanca
Chukwuemeka Obioma is set to finalise a move to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca. Obioma left the reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract. According to reports, the combative forward has completed medical formalities with the former African champions. He is expected to be announced
Transfer: Obioma set to join Moroccan club, Raja Casablanca
Ex-military spokesman General Onyeuko is dead
Major-General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd), a former military spokesperson, is dead. The former Director, Defence Media Operations reportedly died on Saturday morning after complaining of a cold and was rushed to a private hospital. Reacting to the death, Garba Shehu, former spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari, prayed that Onyeuko rest in peace. “Just read the shocking
Ex-military spokesman General Onyeuko is dead
Plateau, Gombe, Bauchi to experience power outages
Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) says its customers in Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe states will experience power outages from August 28 to September 2. The organisation said the planned outage will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. In a statement issued by its Head, Corporate Communications, Dr Friday Elijah, on Saturday in Jos, the organisation
Plateau, Gombe, Bauchi to experience power outages
Nigeria still ranks low on sustainable development indices – UNN VC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, Prof Charles Igwe has lamented that Nigeria has not addressed issues of security, poverty, illiteracy and number of out-of-school children despite the pool of professionals both at home and in the Diaspora. The Vice Chancellor urged the academia and captains of industries to collaborate in
Nigeria still ranks low on sustainable development indices – UNN VC
EPL: Awoniyi makes history despite Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Manchester United
Taiwo Awoniyi made history as the first-ever Nottingham Forest player to score in seven consecutive Premier League games after netting against Manchester United on Saturday afternoon. Awoniyi opened the scoring for Forest in the second minute at Old Trafford. The Nigeria international collected the ball inside his own half and ran through on goal before
EPL: Awoniyi makes history despite Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Manchester United
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