Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 23rd September 2023
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Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter makes runway debut
Natalia Bryant — the eldest daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant — made her runway debut Friday as she walked the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week. The brunette beauty, 20, hit the catwalk with the likes of Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner as her proud mom Vanessa Bryant, 41, watched on from
Omojuwa under fire for praising Tinubu over what he condemned Jonathan for
Social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa, has received a barrage of backlash from some Nigerians on social media on Saturday for praising President Bola Tinubu over the ringing of closing bell at the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), New York, the United States. Tinubu, last Wednesday, after his speech at the United Nations
Pro-EU supporters rally in London for Britain to rejoin bloc
Hundreds of people waving European Union flags on Saturday rallied in central London calling for Britain to rejoin the bloc. The National Rejoin March (NRM) gathered near Hyde Park and was due to culminate in Parliament Square as supportive motorists beeped their horns. Protesters brandished placards reading “The road to rejoin the EU starts here”,
’80 percent human rights violations in Benue are gender related’
A non-profit organisation, Lawyers Alert, has said 80 percent of human rights violations in Benue State are gender-based related and that less than 10 percent of the survivors access justice. Lawyers Alert’s Senior Legal Officer, Barrister Solumtochukwu Precious Ozobulu disclosed this during a press conference, saying that Sexual and Gender-Based Violence survivors in Benue could
Awoniyi fires blank as 10-man Man City beat Forest to extend Premier League lead
Nigeria striker was unable to save Nottingham Forest on Saturday as Manchester City beat them 2-0 to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League despite having Rodri sent off. Phil Foden and Erling Haaland struck inside the first 15 minutes as City extended their perfect start in the Premier League to
Kane hits hat-trick as Bayern Munich rout Bochum
Harry Kane on Saturday bettered a record first set by legendary German striker Gerd Mueller when he hit a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout of Bochum which took the champions back to the top of the Bundesliga. Kane fired in Bayern’s second just 13 minutes in, before scoring a penalty in the second half.
Outrage over Tribunal’s description of NNPP supporters as bandits
The description of members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as “red cap wearers”, “violent and terrorist cults”, “bandits” and “bitter losers” by a member of the Kano State governorship election petition tribunal has continued to generate controversy. Recall that the tribunal on Wednesday sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP as Kano
Military uncovers gun factory, recovers weapons in Kaduna
Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military task force maintaining peace in Plateau, Bauchi and Kaduna States, has uncovered a gun factory at Kafachan, Jama’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Capt. James Oya, the Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
Like Kebbi, Kogi, Zamfara Bans Illegal Mining Over Insecurity
Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has placed a ban on illegal mining in the state, ordering security operatives to take stringent action against offenders. Lawal, on Saturday, said illegal mining had fuelled banditry and other criminal activities in the past years. In a statement issued by Sulaiman Bala Idris, his Senior Special Assistant on
WAEC to begin Computer Based Test for WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage. The Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Areghan was
Adamawa: Herder-farmer clashes claimed 305 lives in 5 years – University don
Clashes between cattle herders and farmers claimed 305 lives in Adamawa State in five years, according to university don, Dr John Ngamsa. Ngamsa, a member of Adamawa State Committee on Farmer-Herder Conflicts, Dr John Ngamsa, spoke at an interactive session hosted by Ramo Multimedia Center, Yola. Making reference to media reports, Ngamsa, a lecturer with
Adamawa: Herder-farmer clashes claimed 305 lives in 5 years – University don
Mohbad: ‘Our hands will not be forced’ – Police issues warning
The Lagos State Police Command has warned that its “hands will not be forced” in investigations to unravel circumstances surrounding the death of late rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In a statement on Saturday evening, the spokesman of the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, insisted that the the investigation will not be turned into
Mohbad: ‘Our hands will not be forced’ – Police issues warning
Nat Youth Games: Tinubu urges govs to support sports administrators
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to give sports administrators the support to discover and develop talents for national and international competitions. He made the call on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, while declaring open the 7th edition of the National Youth Games. Represented by the Minister of Sports
Nat Youth Games: Tinubu urges govs to support sports administrators
I’m still Lobi Stars coach – Abubakar
Bala Abubakar has revealed that he is still in charge of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, side, Lobi Stars. Abubakar reportedly left his post as the technical adviser of the Markurdi-based outfit last week. However, the former Niger Tornadoes coach said his demand for signed contract papers was the reason behind his decision to take
I’m still Lobi Stars coach – Abubakar
Bahraini club Al Hala complete Awakan signing
Nigerian forward, Abdulafeez Awakan, has completed a move to Bahraini club Al Hala, DAILY POST reports. Awakan joined the Middle East club from Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Dakkada. The 30-year-old midfielder netted once for Dakkada in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season. Awakan signed a one-year contract with the Bahraini club. He
Bahraini club Al Hala complete Awakan signing
EPL: Rodri to miss Man City’s clash with Arsenal
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, will miss next month’s Premier League clash against Arsenal after he was sent off for violent conduct against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. City defeated Forest 2-0 in the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to goals from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland. Rodri was involved in a clash with
EPL: Rodri to miss Man City’s clash with Arsenal
Emperor Geezy still cared during our fall out, Kizz Daniel reveals
Afrobeats singer Kizz Daniel has opened up on his tumultuous relationship with former label boss, Emperor Geezy. Contrary to popular belief, the musician revealed that their public clashes concealed a private friendship. In a trending interview with Afrobeats Podcaster, Adesope, Daniel disclosed that even amid their legal battles, Geezy consistently reached out to guide him
Emperor Geezy still cared during our fall out, Kizz Daniel reveals
My ambition for now is supporting Tinubu to succeed – Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State says his ambition for now is to help President Bola Tinubu to succeed. Bello noted that all Nigerians would succeed if President Tinubu succeeds. The governor who spoke at an interactive session with journalists at the 3rd Annual GYB Seminar for Nigeria’s Political & Crime Correspondents/Editors on Saturday in
My ambition for now is supporting Tinubu to succeed – Yahaya Bello
Troops uncover gun factory, recover weapons in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military taskforce maintaining peace in Plateau, Bauchi and Kaduna states, have uncovered a gun factory at Kafachan, Jama’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Capt. James Oya, the Media Officer of OPSH, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Oya said the troops also arrested one Napoleon
Troops uncover gun factory, recover weapons in Kaduna
TUC warned against planned Monday protest
The Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators (LASPAGA) has advised the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to shelve its planned protest scheduled for Monday, September 25. LASPAGA Secretary, Alhaji Abdulrahman Amusan, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, charged TUC to get its facts right before holding a “needless protest” . Recall that TUC had, on
TUC warned against planned Monday protest
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