Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 12th September 2023
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UK gov’t opens applications for 2024 Chevening Scholarships
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK opened on Tuesday, 12 September 2023, the UK High Commission in Nigeria has announced. It said applications, which would close on 7 November 2023, are to be submitted via the online application form at chevening.org/apply. The call for new applicants follows the selection of 44 scholars
Anger as Zimbabwe President Appoints Son, Nephew As Ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has appointed his son, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, as the deputy finance minister in a new cabinet following his re-election. The appointment which happened on Monday, however, has been greeted with backlash criticism on Monday, as this raised concerns about nepotism within the government. While the 34-year-old David Mnangagwa will serve
Over 25% of tested men in Nigeria aren’t biological fathers – DNA Report
Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center based in Lagos, Nigeria, has released a comprehensive data analysis of all relationship DNA tests conducted at its facility between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DNA is Deoxyribonucleic acid; it is the material that carries genetic information for
NIS cleared 60,000 passport backlogs in 4 days – Interior Minister
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed the clearance of almost 60,000 passport backlogs within four working days. This is in response to the directives given to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) last week Thursday by the minister, to clear all pending passport applications. Alao Babatunde, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to
Ogun gov appoints new commissioners
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has sent a fresh list of Commissioners to the Ogun State House of Assembly. The assembly acknowledged receipt of the 10-man Commissioner list on Tuesday. A release signed by the Clerk/Head of Legislative Service, Mr Deji Adeyemo, had indicated that the new nominees would be screened by the state
Fashola: I don’t need title to serve in Tinubu’s govt
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) says he does not need a title to serve in the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, which in his view, is birthing the next generation of leaders. Fashola, a close aide of Tinubu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at
Groups Raise Alarm Over Plot To Blackmail Jamoh
Socio-cultural groups, Ohanaeze Youths Movement, Arewa Youths and Oduduwa Youths Movement, have raised the alarm over alleged plot to blackmail the director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh. The groups lamented that if the plot was not nipped in the bud, it’s not just against Dr. Jamoh but a
Fresh crisis looms In Ondo as Akeredolu Sacks Aides Attached To Deputy
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has sacked all the media aides attached to the office of his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Akeredolu, who handed over to his deputy when he embarked on three months medical leave to Germany, returned to the country this week. In his absence, there was a cold war between Aiyedatiwa and
‘Don’t use my family for clout,’ Reminisce warns internet trolls
Famous Nigerian rap artiste, Reminisce, has given a stern warning to internet trolls about using his family for clout. In an X post, the rap artiste noted that he would ‘hunt down’ anyone who uses his family for ‘banger tweet’. He tweeted, “All fun and games, but no use my family find ‘banger tweet’ I
Awoniyi, former Kogi dep gov, dumps PDP for APC ahead of Nov guber poll
A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state. Awoniyi, who expressed his admiration for Governor Yahaya Bello, was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday. He served as
Ebonyi South Senatorial seat: ‘It’s anti-democratic to insist on producing your successor’ – PDP to Umahi
The Peopls Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State chapter, on Tuesday berated the former governor, David Umahi of claiming to have the right to produce the next senator of Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone, after dumping the seat for a ministerial position. DAILY POST reports that Umahi, during a courtesy visit to the state governor, Francis Nwifuru,
Ebonyi South Senatorial seat: ‘It’s anti-democratic to insist on producing your successor’ – PDP to Umahi
‘Unjust verdict’ – Onyereri faults tribunal judgement against Ugochinyere
The Imo State deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rt Hon Jones Onyereri, has has expressed his displeasure over the tribunal’s verdict on Ideato North/South Federal Constituency election in the state, initially won by Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere in the February 25, 2023 general elections. Onyereri, in a statement issued on Tuesday and
‘Unjust verdict’ – Onyereri faults tribunal judgement against Ugochinyere
Ogun: Gov Abiodun releases 10 more commissioner-nominees
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has released 10 additional commissioner-nominees. Earlier in July, the governor forwarded eight names to the Ogun State House of Assembly, who have since been screened and confirmed, but yet to be sworn in. On Tuesday, the assembly acknowledged the receipt of 10 additional commissioner-nominees from Abiodun. According to a
Ogun: Gov Abiodun releases 10 more commissioner-nominees
Lampard’s next possible coaching job revealed
Lyon are keen on appointing Frank Lampard following the sacking of Laurent Blanc as their manager. According to 90min, Lampard is in talks with the Ligue 1 side over the vacant role. The former England midfielder, who both played and coached Chelsea, is currently out of job. Lampard took charge of the Blues on an
Lampard’s next possible coaching job revealed
Singer Mohbad reportedly dies at 27
Nigerian singer and rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has reportedly passed away at 27. Details of his death remain sketchy at the time of this report. Meanwhile, his colleagues and fans have flooded their social media pages with tributes to the former Naira Marley’s signee. His friend, Zamorra wrote via X, “Mohbad I see
Singer Mohbad reportedly dies at 27
It’s suspicious – Labour Party fumes as tribunal sacks its federal lawmakers
The Labour Party has expressed worries over how its members are being sacked by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in many states across the country. DAILY POST reports that the tribunal had nullified the elections of many of the elected members of the party in Edo, Abia and other states over the discrepancy surrounding
It’s suspicious – Labour Party fumes as tribunal sacks its federal lawmakers
Governor Sani appoints 19 new permanent secretaries
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of 19 new permanent secretaries and retained seven of the existing ones. Muhammad Lawal Shehu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement on Tuesday, named the new permanent secretaries and their ministries as follows: 1. Mukhtar Abdullahi – Ministry of Sports Development
Governor Sani appoints 19 new permanent secretaries
Amel International Services Limited receives Partners in Food Solutions during courtesy visit
Amel International Services Limited (AISL), producers of the Amel Susan baking and breakfast cereal brand, received representatives of Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) during a courtesy visit to their office on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. PFS is an international organisation from the United States that assists businesses within the FMCG and agricultural sectors to grow
Amel International Services Limited receives Partners in Food Solutions during courtesy visit
Court convicts former NDDC special adviser of N2.8bn fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced George Turnah and two others to six years imprisonment on fraud charges. Turnah was Special Adviser on Youth to Dan Abia, the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Turnah, Ebis Orubebe, and Uzorgor Silas-Chidebere were arraigned by the Economic
Court convicts former NDDC special adviser of N2.8bn fraud
BREAKING: Akeredolu moves against deputy gov, sacks media aides
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday moved against his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, following the termination of the appointments of his media aides. The governor’s action comes amid an apparent internal conflict between him and his deputy. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, the affected aides were directed
BREAKING: Akeredolu moves against deputy gov, sacks media aides
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