Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 26th September 2023
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JUST IN: Circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death will be unveiled soon – Naira Marley
Azeez Adeshina Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has spoken up on the death of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji aka Mohbad, saying the circumstances surrounding his death would soon be unveiled. Naira Marley also said he was planning to return to Nigeria to assist the police in the investigation into Mohbad’s death.
Akpabio: How Emefiele tried to sabotage 2023 polls
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the redesigned Naira notes introduced by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, prior to the last general election, was meant to disrupt the conduct of the polls. Daily Trust had reported how Emefiele, in October 2022 announced the re-design of N200, N500 and N1,000 naira notes.
Cardoso: CBN can’t be hijacked under my watch
The new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Yemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians that the apex bank will not be hijacked under his watch. Speaking during his screening by the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, he said he and his deputies would not allow politicians distract them while performing
Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN governor
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Also confirmed are Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, and Dr. Bala M. Bello as deputy governors of the apex bank. They were confirmed following their screening in the Committee of
Winners of Independence golf competition to get brand new car, $4000
Organisers of the 2023 Independence Anniversary Golf Competition have announced a cash prize of $4000 and a brand-new car for winners. Speaking at a press conference at the IBB International Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, the competition’s secretary, Sola Adebayo, said both amateurs and professionals would compete at the event. He said: “The professionals
INEC fixes dates for Edo, Ondo gov’ship polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates in 2024 for the off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) of INEC, Sam Olumekun, said on Tuesday in Abuja that the tenure of the governors of Edo and Ondo states would end on November
Nasarawa Assembly probes Al-Makura administration over sales of gov’t properties
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has set up a nine-man ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged sales of government properties in Lagos and other states by the then sdministration of Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. Mr. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, announced the probe after Mr. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, the Majority Leader of the House,
UPDATED: We’ll shut down the economy from Oct. 3, says Labour
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has directed all its affiliates and members to shut down the economy next week Tuesday, October 3, 2023 over the federal government’s failure to meet all its demands. The Presidents of both NLC and TUC, Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, disclosed this at Labour
Secret negotiation: Your claim misleading, FG replies Zamfara gov
The federal government, on Tuesday carpeted Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, for accusing it of secretly negotiating with some bandits who abducted some school girls in the State. It described Lawal’s accusations as “false and misleading”, saying the ministry has not mandated any body or group of persons to negotiate on behalf of government with
Cardoso, 4 other CBN nominees in Senate for screening
Former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, has arrived at the Senate for screening as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso and the four deputy governorship nominees of the CBN were accompanied to the Red Chamber by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on
Final week: Win iPhone 14 Pro Max or TECNO V Fold with N300 Glo Recharge on PalmPay
It’s the last week of the joint campaign tagged “PalmPay Bonanza – Recharge Glo and Win,” by top fintech platform PalmPay and prominent Telecommunication giant, Glo. The campaign which commenced on July 26 and through October 3, 2023, has been rewarding loyal subscribers weekly. So far, six lucky customers have been rewarded with different gift
Final week: Win iPhone 14 Pro Max or TECNO V Fold with N300 Glo Recharge on PalmPay
SUG election: Ogun students stage protest against OOU Vice Chancellor
Students leaders on Tuesday staged a protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, against the Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, over the university’s forthcoming Students Union Government election. The students, under the aegis of the state chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the National Association of
SUG election: Ogun students stage protest against OOU Vice Chancellor
Oyebanji warns public servants against fraudulent practices
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday warned public servants against embarrassing the state with fraudulent activities, stressing that he recalled the General Manager of the State’s Sports Council, Mr Adekunle Adeyemi, from the sports festival in Asaba due to alleged corruption and gross negligence. Oyebanji clarified that he approved the sum
Oyebanji warns public servants against fraudulent practices
EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal signing new striker in January
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted the team has been underperforming in front of goal. However, Arteta insists the Gunners are not thinking of signing a striker in January. Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah both started the 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham on Sunday, but both came in for criticism after failing to find
EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal signing new striker in January
Eid-El-Maulud: Barau felicitates with Muslims, calls for tolerance
As Muslims in Nigeria join others all over the world to mark Eid-El-Maulud, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has appealed to fellow Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Senator Barau, in a message to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (SAW), signed by
Eid-El-Maulud: Barau felicitates with Muslims, calls for tolerance
Plateau PDP celebrates Mutfwang, others victories at tribunals
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Plateau State on Tuesday celebrated the victory of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and other elected representatives, at election petition tribunals. Mutfwang led the enthusiastic crowd in a prayer and thanksgiving session at the Langfield Event Centre in Rayfield, Jos. Speaking at the event, he said, “The tribunal’s dismissal
Plateau PDP celebrates Mutfwang, others victories at tribunals
Benue Assembly honours performing artists
The Benue State House of Assembly has honored twin sisters, Mercy and Blessing Nev, for outstanding cultural performance. Award plagues and certificates were handed to them by the Speaker of the Assembly, Aôndona Dajoh, during plenary on Tuesday. Dajoh announced a scholarship award to the recipients to pursue undergraduate studies at the Benue State University
Benue Assembly honours performing artists
Tinubu celebrates Bishop Oyedepo on 69th birthday
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday felicitated with the presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel International), Dr. David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 69th birthday on September 27, 2023. This was disclosed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Tinubu affirmed that the words
Tinubu celebrates Bishop Oyedepo on 69th birthday
Enugu: Police parade 92 suspects, recover arms
Enugu State Police Command has paraded 92 suspects arrested in different parts of the state for various offences, including murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and cultism. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include four AK-47 rifles, 66 firearms of different calibres, 333 live ammunition of different calibres, 25 vehicles and other incriminating items. The Commissioner of Police
Enugu: Police parade 92 suspects, recover arms
Nasarawa Assembly probes alleged sale of Lagos liaison office by Al-Makura
A nine-man ad-hoc committee has been set up by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to investigate alleged sale of government properties in Lagos and other states by the administration of Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. The Speaker of the House, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, said the probe panel was set up following a motion during plenary on
Nasarawa Assembly probes alleged sale of Lagos liaison office by Al-Makura
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