Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 27th August 2023
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Kano anti-graft agency boss speaks on EFCC probe amid Ganduje ‘dollar video’ investigation
Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, says the anti-graft agency will cooperate with the two federal agencies probing him. Daily Trust reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) have launched investigations into his activities. The EFCC in a
Kane hits brace as Bayern extend winning start
England captain Harry Kane scored twice on his home Bundesliga debut as Bayern Munich defeated Bavarian neighbours Augsburg 3-1 on Sunday. Kane, who was on target in his league bow at Werder Bremen last weekend, converted a first half penalty on Sunday and added another goal after the break. The win sees Bayern with a
Why I didn’t complete NYSC 22 years ago – Minister Musawa
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa, has narrated why she didn’t complete the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme when she enrolled 22 years ago. The law mandates all Nigerians who graduate from a tertiary institution in or outside Nigeria to undergo NYSC for a period of 12 months. Only
Hannatu Musawa: No law says a Corps Member can’t be Minister
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, has broken her silence on the controversy of retaining office while serving as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Although the issue of her NYSC status has been in the news for years, it regained prominence after the Human Rights Writers Association of
Palliative distribution will fail without our input, Ogun monarch tells FG
The Olu of Imasayi in Yewa North Local government area of Ogun State, Oba Lukmon Kuoye, has asked the Federal Government to carry traditional rulers along in the collation of the beneficiaries’ data and the distribution of the fuel subsidy palliatives. Oba Kuoye said the process will fail without the input of traditional rulers. He
APC Leader: Some people believe Tinubu achieved what Awolowo couldn’t
Prince Tajudeen Olusi, a former House of Representatives member and Commissioner of Commerce in Lagos State, has said some persons believe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu achieved more than Obafemi Awolowo in terms of uniting the North and South. The late Awolowo founded the Yoruba nationalist group, Egbe Omo Oduduwa, and first Premier of the Western
Rodri strikes late as Man City go top of Premier League table
Manchester City extended their perfect start to the Premier League season as Rodri sealed a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United after Erling Haaland scored once and missed a penalty for the champions on Sunday. The win takes City to the top of the Premier League table with 9 points. Haaland drove a first half
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa re-elected after tense contest
Zimbabwe’s incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner in the country’s presidential elections on Saturday after securing an absolute majority in a tense presidential contest that was marred by delays. “The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has announced the 2023 presidential election results. His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner with 2,350,711 votes, consisting
Niger crisis: Tijjaniyya urges ECOWAS to opt for diplomatic solution
An Islamic group, the International Organization of Tijaniyyah Brotherhood, has called on ECOWAS to opt for a diplomatic solution to resolving the leadership crisis in Niger Republic. The advice is contained in an open letter to President Bola Tunibu of Nigeria, who is also the Chairman of the regional body, ECOWAS. The letter signed by
Osun at 32: We must leave legacy of prosperity for generations to come — Adeleke
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has said that the people of the state must remain steadfast in their resolve to leave a legacy of prosperity for the next generation. Adeleke stated this in his broadcast on the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the state on Sunday in Osogbo. The governor said that the creation
BBNaija All Stars: Frodd out of reality show
Frodd, one of the Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, has been evicted from the reality show. He was evicted during the live eviction show on Sunday. Earlier, Tolanibaj was evicted from the show. So far, five housemates have been evicted, leaving 15 others to battle for the grand prize.
BBNaija All Stars: Frodd out of reality show
CAF Champions League: Remo Stars bow out after penalty defeat to Medeama
Remo Stars crashed out of the CAF Champions League following a 3-2 penalty shootout loss to Ghana’s Medeama SC. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side won the preliminary round second leg contest 1-0. Medeama SC’s goalkeeper spilled the ball into his own net from a corner kick 18 minutes from time to hand Remo Stars the lead. Samuel
CAF Champions League: Remo Stars bow out after penalty defeat to Medeama
BBNaija All Stars: Tolanibaj evicted from reality show
Tolanibaj, one of the housemates on the ongoing Big Brother Naija All Stars reality show, has been evicted. The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced it to her during the live eviction show. Last week, Saskay, Elozonam, and Vee, the jury for the week, unanimously saved Tolanibaj from being evicted and instead booted out
BBNaija All Stars: Tolanibaj evicted from reality show
EPL: Jamie Carragher disagrees with Van Dijk’s red card
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has given his verdict on captain Virgil van Dijk’s red card during the Reds’ Premier League win over Newcastle United on Sunday. Just minutes after Anthony Gordon gave the hosts the lead, Van Dijk was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Alexander Isak. With Isak played through by
EPL: Jamie Carragher disagrees with Van Dijk’s red card
NAF strikes hit oil thieves, terrorists
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has carried out successful air interdiction missions on some illegal refining sites and terrorist hideouts, respectively, in the Niger Delta and North East. The NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the
NAF strikes hit oil thieves, terrorists
Unveiling Quickshop: As OwletApp takes on a fresh identity
Quickshop, formerly known as OwletApp, proudly announces its groundbreaking transition to redefine online shopping across Africa. Launched in 2019, the Digital Marketplace has now rebranded as Quickshop – a testament to its commitment to enhance user experience, with emphasis on simplicity and personalization. The spotlight shines on two meticulously upgraded apps – Quickshop for shoppers
Unveiling Quickshop: As OwletApp takes on a fresh identity
Ogun 20 local govts share N5.233bn for August
The 20 local government councils in Ogun State are said to have shared the sum of N5,233,379,834.30 in the month of August. The Ogun State Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) made this disbursement public at its August meeting, which was held in the Conference Hall of the Oba’s Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Permanent Secretary,
Ogun 20 local govts share N5.233bn for August
Crude oil theft: FG discovers illegal pipeline connections in Abia
An unauthorised oil connection was found on Saturday by a delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu to assess the oil theft situation in the Niger Delta. According to the statement released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the country loses an average of $7.2 million monthly from the illegal connection discovered in Owaza,
Crude oil theft: FG discovers illegal pipeline connections in Abia
Transfer: Mbappe not leaving PSG – Gianluigi Donnarumma
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has confirmed that teammate Kylian Mbappe will not leave the club this summer amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Donnarumma stated this following PSG’s Ligue 1 win over Lens on Saturday. Mbappe had been linked with a move away from PSG to Real Madrid this summer
Transfer: Mbappe not leaving PSG – Gianluigi Donnarumma
Tinubu deserves kudos for shunning BRICS – Okechukwu
As mixed reactions trail the purported rejection of Nigeria’s application to join the BRICS economic group, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, (DG, VON) Mr Osita Okechukwu has said President Bola Tinubu deserves commendation for not applying to join the group. At the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa, the bloc admitted Argentina, Egypt,
Tinubu deserves kudos for shunning BRICS – Okechukwu
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