Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 14th September 2023
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Farmers/herders conflicts: Committee recommends creation of Ministry of Livestock
The National Livestock Reforms Committee has recommended the establishment of Ministry of Livestock that will supervise issues of farmers/herders clashes in the country. The committee submitted its recommendation on the reformation of livestock business in the country to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. A former governor of Kano State
Osinbajo describes Alake of Egbaland as monarch for all seasons
Immediate Past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, has congratulated the Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba (Dr) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory letter to the Monarch personally signed by the former Vice President, he said: “Dolapo and I joyfully join Olori, the royal family,
KOICA, Red Cross partner to support access to PHC services in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
By Ojoma Akor and Nana Yahaya The Republic of Korea through its grant aid and technical cooperation agency , Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed a grant agreement with the International Committee on Red Cross ( ICRC) to improve safe and sustainable access to primary health services in conflict-violence-affected communities in Borno, Adamawa, and
We will investigate Mohbad’s death – Police
The police have promised to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of fast-rising artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, well known as Mohbad. Series of allegations have trailed the death of the 27-year-old musician who was said to have been subjected to frustration after he severed relationship with his former record label. Mohbad died on Tuesday after
Five things to know about new FIRS boss, Zacch Adedeji
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement on Thursday. He said the president directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months of pre-retirement
Councillors impeach Ogun LG chair who accused Abiodun of fund diversion
Embattled Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, has been impeached. Five out 11 Councillors in the LGA announced Adedayo’s impeachment on Thursday. His impeachment was announced shortly after he appeared before the Legislative council at the Secretariat in Ogbere. Adedayo had accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting statutory Federal
Police: Document surfaces about Mohbad’s petition over threat to life
A document has surfaced online which showed that the late singer, MohBad, had filed a petition to the Nigeria Police Force over the threat of life. It was reported that the singer died two days ago. Born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba on 8 June 1996 and died on 2 September 2023, he was known professionally as
Bayelsa Gov’ship poll: You’re unsellable candidate, Diri knocks Sylva
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 11 governorship election in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, is unsellable. Sylva is former governor of the state and immidate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Diri is seeking a second term in office under the platform
Mali cancels independence day festivities after attacks
Mali’s ruling junta has cancelled celebrations planned for next week to mark the anniversary of the country’s independence, the council of ministers said, following a resumption of hostilities in the north. The council of ministers also discussed the possible mobilisation of reservists, they said late on Wednesday. Following the decision, taken by junta leader Assimi
Osimhen nominated for Best FIFA Men’s Player
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the Best FIFA Men’s Player at the 2023 Awards. This is coming a week after he was nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The Napoli striker was in impeccable form last season, helping his Italian side win their first Scudetto in 33 years. Osimhen scored 25
LaLiga: Barcelona’s spending limit slashed by €379m
LaLiga have cut Barcelona’s spending cap for the new season from €649m to €270m. Real Madrid have the highest limit for the 2023/2024 campaign at €727m. Atletico Madrid’s limit is pegged at €296m. Sevilla (€168m) and Villarreal (€143m) make up the top five, while Deportivo Alaves (€31m) have the league’s lowest cap. LaLiga determines the
LaLiga: Barcelona’s spending limit slashed by €379m
Mohbad: ‘Appreciate me while I’m still alive’ – Portable
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has urged his fans and colleagues to celebrate him while he is still alive. The ‘Zazoo’ crooner stated this while reacting to the trend garnered by the late rapper, Mohbad, who died on Tuesday. Shortly after his death, Mohbad’s songs and projects charted high on digital
Mohbad: ‘Appreciate me while I’m still alive’ – Portable
I’ll construct 1,500km road in four years – Gov Bago
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that his administration will undertake 1,500 kilometres of road rehabilitation and construction in the next four years. The governor made this disclosure at the groundbreaking for the rehabilitation and construction of 202 kilometres of Minna Township roads. According to him, road projects are part of his aggressive
I’ll construct 1,500km road in four years – Gov Bago
DSS gives update on Garki Market incident
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has constituted an in-house investigative team to unravel the controversy surrounding the recent shooting at the Garki Market in Abuja. DAILY POST recalls that pandemonium broke out in the market last week when staff of the secret police, who reportedly stormed the market to effect an arrest,
DSS gives update on Garki Market incident
Nigeria seeks deeper strategic relationship with Cuba – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday expressed the desire of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to deepen existing bilateral relations with the Republic of Cuba. According to the statement by Olusola Abiola, the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Shettima said this during a courtesy visit to the Vice President of Cuba, Salvador Valdez
Nigeria seeks deeper strategic relationship with Cuba – Shettima
Explore social media opportunities for investigative reports – EFCC tasks journalists
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has encouraged journalists not to be limited by the bureaucratic bottlenecks in their media outfits, but to explore the opportunities in social media to expose the hidden and factual issues of interest in the society. Assistant Director, Media and Publicity Unit, EFCC Dele Oyewale gave the advice on
Explore social media opportunities for investigative reports – EFCC tasks journalists
EPL: Man Utd banish Sancho from first-team training
Jadon Sancho has been ordered to train away from Manchester United’s first team on a “personal training programme” pending a resolution of a “squad discipline issue.” This was confirmed in an official statement on Thursday. United manager Erik ten Hag dropped Sancho from his matchday squad for the trip to Arsenal on September 3. After
EPL: Man Utd banish Sancho from first-team training
EFCC urges citizens to report cybercrimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged citizens to report electronic fraud cases for investigation. Idoko Stephen Etubi, Head of Cybercrime Section at the Enugu Zonal Command of the commission, stated this in a sensitisation message to participants at the Nigerian Communications Commission-organized awareness event tagged “Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu” at
EFCC urges citizens to report cybercrimes
Abia: Tribunal dismisses PDP rep candidate’s petition against LP, INEC, others
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, has dismissed the petition brought before it by Chinwe Nwanganga, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and four others. Nwanganga who contested for the Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency on the platform of the PDP, was therefore, ordered to pay
Abia: Tribunal dismisses PDP rep candidate’s petition against LP, INEC, others
Veteran set designer, Pat Nebo is dead
Award-winning Nigerian set designer and art director, Pat Nebo is dead. Pat Nebo died on Thursday from a prolonged illness that had left him bedridden. Shaibu Husseini, a movie journalist and member of the African Movie Academy Awards jury, made the announcement in a post on his official X on Thursday. Sharing the deceased picture,
Veteran set designer, Pat Nebo is dead
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