Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 21st September 2023
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DSS arrests Ogun lawmaker over cult killings, PDP kicks
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Damilare Bello, and five others following the recent killing of about 20 persons in a renewed cult war in Sagamu. Our correspondent gathered that Bello, member representing Sagamu Constituency, was arrested alongside Debbo Animashaun, Bamidele Saheed, Ismaila Onitire,
Plateau: Tribunal sacks 3 PDP lawmakers on eve of Governorship verdict
The National and State Assembly Tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau state capital, has sacked three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers. Those sacked include Remvyat Nanbol, Agbalak Adukuchill and Happiness Akawu, representing Langtang central, Rukuba/Iregwe and Pengana constituencies in the state house of assembly. The judgment was given on the eve of the ruling on the
We are stronger together, Sultan tells Nigerians
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to see their diversity as their strength, saying the country is stronger together as one indivisible entity. The revered royal father stated this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital on Thursday, while inaugurating the 10.2km Glory Drive dual carriageway project initiated by
Schools, banks, hotels will be required to have fire safety officers – FG
The Federal Government has said that commercial institutions, including banks, hotels, schools, malls, recreational centres and other private sector players will be required to have certified fire safety officers. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this after conducting his maiden official inspection tour of the National Fire Academy, Sheda, Abuja. The Minister’s media
International Day of Peace: NUPEC asks Tinubu to assent Peace bill
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark International Day of Peace, the Commandant General of National Unity and Peace Corps, (NUPEC), Dr. Chinedu S. Nneji, has pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to grant assent to the National Unity and Peace Corps Bill, which will soon be legislated by the National Assembly
NGO onboards ambassadors on sexual harassment reporting App
Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), a non-governmental organization, has onboarded 50 female student leaders from the University of Abuja as ambassadors for its survivor-centred reporting tool on sexual harassment prevention and response, Campus Pal. The event, tagged “Close-Out Session on Amplifying Female Students’ Voices on Sexual Harassment, Prevention, and Response,” was held in partnership with Voice
Fading Stars: Reflections on the Untimely Demise of Our Young Musical Icons
By Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice First, there was Dagrin, the legendary hip-hop crooner whose brilliance was extinguished prematurely by the cruel hands of fate. He was barely 25 years old when he reigned lyrically supreme. His songs, woven with deep philosophical messages, dominated the airwaves as he reveled in the glitz and glamour of fame. Then,
NSCDC nabs oil, armoured cables vandals in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has apprehended five suspected vandals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Parading the suspects at the NSCDC FCT Command on Thursday, Commandant Olusola Odumosun, said the Corps was determined to flush all vandals out of the capital city. “Owing to the instruction of the Federal Capital Territory,
PHOTOS: Sultan inaugurates highway in Bayelsa
Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, arrived Bayelsa State on Thursday to inaugurate a 10.2km Glory Drive dual carriageway project executed under the Governor Douye Diri administration. Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo received Sultan at Bayelsa Airport. See photos below: Police, health officials exhume Mohbad’s corpse PHOTOS: Kano Roads
Forgive me, I’m missing you, Edo Dep Gov begs Obaseki
Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has begged Governor Godwin Obaseki to forgive him. Shaibu fell out with the governor over his ambition to contest the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The rift led to the governor being moved to another office outside the government house. But speaking with reporters shortly after his
UCL: Sadiq disappointed with Real Sociedad’s draw against Inter
Umar Sadiq can’t hide his disappointment following Real Sociedad’s 1-1 home draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday. Real Sociedad dominated play in the UEFA Champions League clash but went home with only one point. Braiz Mendez gave the White and Blues an early lead in the game, but Lautaro Martinez equalised for the visitors three
UCL: Sadiq disappointed with Real Sociedad’s draw against Inter
Guber election: PDP reacts to tribunal judgement in Enugu, Bauchi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the verdicts passed by the governorship election petition tribunal in Enugu and Bauchi states. DAILY POST recalls that the tribunal sitting in Bauch State on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Sadique Abubakar, and instead affirmed the victory
Guber election: PDP reacts to tribunal judgement in Enugu, Bauchi
Atiku explains to Supreme Court why PEPC judgement is flawed
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, is seeking an overturn of the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court due to its failure to take into cognisance the “Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation” regarding the failure of INEC to conduct the election in accordance with its own
Atiku explains to Supreme Court why PEPC judgement is flawed
Aftermath of tribunal judgement: Kano paralysed as curfew enters second day
The streets of Kano were empty and devoid of its usual hustle and bustle of people and vehicles on the second day of the curfew imposed on the state in the aftermath of the judgement of the governorship election petition tribunal. DAILY POST went round Kano City and found major roads deserted with shops and
Aftermath of tribunal judgement: Kano paralysed as curfew enters second day
Danjibga: Carry out investigation to unravel death of Zamfara journalist – I-CSPJ tasks security agencies
The International Press Council (IPC) Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), has advised security agencies to carry out an investigation to unravel the death of Hamisu Danjibga. The council made this disclosure on Thursday. DAILY POST gathered that Danjibga was one of the veteran journalists in Zamfara State. It was learnt that the
Danjibga: Carry out investigation to unravel death of Zamfara journalist – I-CSPJ tasks security agencies
Enugu guber: Labour Party vows to appeal as tribunal upholds Mbah’s victory
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to the ruling of the Enugu Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The LP had raised issues of NYSC certificate forgery, over-voting and bypass of BVAS against the PDP candidate, Peter Mbah. But the tribunal struck out the petitions and maintained that Mbah was duly elected. However, LP said it will
Enugu guber: Labour Party vows to appeal as tribunal upholds Mbah’s victory
Anambra: Soludo abolishes tuition fees in all junior secondary schools
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has abolished the payment of fees and other levies in all government schools in the state. Soludo said the abolition applies to pupils from nursery, primary and junior secondary schools. He made the remark on Thursday, when he visited Premier Primary School, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area
Anambra: Soludo abolishes tuition fees in all junior secondary schools
Nwifuru orders payment of gratuity to retirees in Ebonyi
Governor Francis Nwifuru on Thursday ordered the immediate payment of gratuities to retirees in Ebonyi State. Nwifuru made this known through the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Jude Okpor, who briefed newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting that took place in the new Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki. According to him:
Nwifuru orders payment of gratuity to retirees in Ebonyi
NMA confirms abduction of Dr Austin Uwumagbe in Kogi
The Kogi State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed the kidnapping of one of its members, Dr Austin Uwumagbe. Dr Uwumagbe was reportedly abducted shortly after leaving his hospital, Victory Hospital-Annex at Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area, on Tuesday night at about half past eight. Kogi State NMA chairman, Dr Baoku Olusola,
NMA confirms abduction of Dr Austin Uwumagbe in Kogi
Sagamu cult killings: DSS arrests Ogun lawmaker as PDP kicks
Following the recent killing of about 20 people by suspected cultists in Sagamu, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Damilare Bello, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly who represents Sagamu Constituency 1 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party has condemned the arrest of Bello by
Sagamu cult killings: DSS arrests Ogun lawmaker as PDP kicks
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