Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 9th September 2023
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Kill insurgents who fail to surrender, North East govs urge military
North East Governors’ Forum has urged the military to kill insurgents that fail to surrender in the ongoing mass surrender by terrorists in the sub-region. The Chairman of the North East Governors’ Forum, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, made the call on Saturday in Maiduguri at the 8th meeting of the forum. Zulum, who lauded
PHOTOS: Scenes of Morocco Earthquake where over 1,000 died
Over 1,000 people died after 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morroco on Friday. Rescue teams are trying to reach the most affected areas, as many people have been trapped under the debris. Tinubu commiserates with King Mohammed VI of Morocco over earthquake Kenyans dominate Abeokuta 10km race, pocket $9,000 See the pictures below:
Akeredolu signs LCDAs bill into law despite protest
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has signed the bill establishing the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) into law. Akeredolu gave his assent on Saturday after the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Oladiji Olamide, presented the bill to him at a brief ceremony. Daily Trust reports that the ceremony was attended by the
*-tape-scandal/ Nigerian celebrities involved in leaked s** tape scandal
The Nigerian social culture is one that has zero tolerance for premarital s** and infidelity regardless of the religion practised by any individual. However, in recent times, celebrities who are often seen as the mirror of society, have been caught in sexual scandals, especially leaked s** tapes. Daily Trust highlights some celebrities that have recently
I have right to choose my replacement at Senate – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that he has the right to decide his replacement as the senator representing Ebonyi South district under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Umahi left the Senate after being appointed the country’s minister of works by President Bola Tinubu. The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Sept.
5 things to know about Marrakesh, Moroccan city hit by quake
The historic Moroccan city of Marrakesh suffered extensive damage in a powerful earthquake that killed at least 1,000 people, mostly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Here are five things to know about the Ochre City, so-called after the colour of its stonework. Top tourist destination Situated at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas mountains, the
Morocco quake death toll hits over 1,000
Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck late Friday in a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh, the US Geological Survey reported.
Tinubu commiserates with King Mohammed VI of Morocco over earthquake
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following Saturday’s devastating earthquake in his homeland. The president, in a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commiserated with all families who lost loved ones and all those otherwise affected by this tragedy, while wishing a full and swift
The Futility of ‘Obidiency’
By Joshua Ocheja I salute the emotional brilliance of Peter Obi. It is unprecedented that he could play a fast one on the psyche of Nigerians within such a short period. He presented an elusive hope. He laced it with emotions. He targeted the language of the audience. Peppered it with a populist drivel. He
Nigeria’s Boniface, Bellingham, other top bargains of 2023 transfer market
The summer transfer window for the 2023-24 season shut down last weekend with clubs breaking the bank to get their top targets. While the football world witnessed historic levels of spending, Chelsea were not the only big guns that made waves in the transfer window. The likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United
Tinubu’s legal team explains why copies of PEPT judgement had its watermark
The Tinubu Presidential Legal Team (TPLT) has tried to clarify the controversy over its watermarked copies of the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgement. The watermarked copy has stirred up debate on social media, with some alleging a sinister move. But in response, TPLT coordinator Babatunde Ogala explained in a statement on Saturday that they
Tinubu’s legal team explains why copies of PEPT judgement had its watermark
Kaduna Central: Court affirms Sen Usman’s election
The tribunal in Kaduna State on Saturday affirmed the election of Lawal Adamu-Usman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the senator representing Kaduna Central. Abdullahi Muhammad-Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had filed a petition challenging the election of the PDP senator on four grounds that include school certificate forgery, overvoting, non-compliance, and
Kaduna Central: Court affirms Sen Usman’s election
EEDC expresses regret over power outage in Anambra
The management of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has expressed regret over the power outage being experienced by its customers in Awada, Anambra, and other locations. This was contained in a statement by the company’s head of corporate communications, Emeka Ezeh, in Onitsha on Saturday, who stated: “EEDC wishes to inform its customers that
EEDC expresses regret over power outage in Anambra
Guinness Matchday: An unforgettable celebration of football passion
On Sunday, September 3, 2023, Guinness Nigeria hosted the official launch of Guinness MatchDay, a new football viewing experience that puts fans at the center of the action. The launch event coincided with the start of the 2023/24 EPL season and featured the epic clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, two of the most popular
Guinness Matchday: An unforgettable celebration of football passion
I’ve got right to choose who replaces me as Ebonyi South senator – David Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that he has the right to decide his replacement as the senator representing Ebonyi South under the All Progressives Congress (APC). DAILY POST recalls that Umahi left the Senate after President Bola Tinubu appointed him minister. The election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja on September 8 ruled
I’ve got right to choose who replaces me as Ebonyi South senator – David Umahi
Wikki Tourists will get better before start of new season – Coach
Wikki Tourists head coach Mohammed Azeez said that recent warm-up matches have shown his team’s level of readiness for the 2023-24 Nigeria National League season. The former Kwara United tactician disclosed this after their 3-0 victory against Jigawa Stars at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. According to him: “The major reason for the friendly
Wikki Tourists will get better before start of new season – Coach
NEGF mulls establishing regional rail transport, power generation companies
The North East Governors Forum (NEGF) said it is considering the establishment of an independent power generation company to cater for the electricity needs of people in the region. NEGF chairman and Governor of Borno State Babagana Umara Zulum revealed this at the opening session of the forum’s 8th meeting in Maiduguri, the state capital.
NEGF mulls establishing regional rail transport, power generation companies
Rivers United ranked best club in Nigeria
Rivers United have been ranked as the best team in the Nigeria Professional Football League by statistics website, Opta. The statistics and analytics medium released the rankings for clubs across the continent. According to Opta the clubs were ranked by “Elo algorithm” used to analyse match results from over 2,500,000 games. Rivers United are ranked
Rivers United ranked best club in Nigeria
Tribunal affirms PDP candidate Jarigbe winner of C’River North senatorial election
A three-man election petition tribunal headed by Justice M. A. Sambo in a unanimous decision has affirmed the PDP candidate, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, as winner of the Cross River North senatorial election. The tribunal, after a five-hour judgement, upheld Senator Jarigbe’s election today at its final sitting in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State.
Tribunal affirms PDP candidate Jarigbe winner of C’River North senatorial election
Wike denies plans to invite EFCC to arrest ex-FCT Minister Bello
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has denied reports that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike plans to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the immediate past FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, over certain irregularities in the award of contracts and
Wike denies plans to invite EFCC to arrest ex-FCT Minister Bello
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