Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 21st October 2023
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Afrobeats: Our efforts are paying off — Davido
Nigerian mega music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has stated that the efforts of afrobeats stars are finally paying off as the music genre has put the African continent especially Nigeria on the world map. During a recent chat with ABC News, the FIA singer stated that to show the progress of afrobeats
Luton’s Ogbene, Adebayo strike to force Nottingham Forest to draw
Luton fought back from two down with late goals by Chiedozie Ogbene and Elijah Adebayo to share the points with Nottingham Forest. Forest thought they had won it when Chris Wood scored his second of the game to give them a 2-0 lead in the 76th minute. Steve Cooper’s team had controlled the game and
Kogi: SDP spreading fake news on BVAS – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerians to ignore what it called fake news by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) the staff of the commission are reconfiguring the BVAS machines meant for the November 11 governorship election in the state. This is contained in a post on the verified X account of the
Pro-Palestine rally holds in Lagos as Nigerian Muslims demand end to war
A mega rally in support of Palestine is ongoing in Lagos to mobilise over 50,000 Nigerians to demand justice for the people of Palestine and an end to the continued occupation of Gaza by the Israeli forces. The mega rally organised by the Conference of Islamic Organisations drew participants from various Muslim organisations, civil society
Manchester United And England Legend, Bobby Charlton, Is Dead
Manchester United and England legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, has died at the age of 86. His family announced his death in a statement issued on Saturday. Charlton was regarded as one of United’s greatest players ever graced the pitch. The former English international scored 249 goals in 758 appearances between 1956 and 1973. He won
Tinubu, Buhari celebrate Oba of Benin at 70
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, as he marks his 70th birthday and seventh coronation anniversary. The president, in a statement issued by his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, felicitated the government and people of Edo State; the Royal Family; the Benin
Appeal Court Affirms Borno Lawmaker’s Election, Says Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Pre-election Matters
The Court of Appeal has upheld the election of the member of the House of Representatives representing Askira-Uba/Hawul federal constituency of Borno State, Hon. Midala Balami (PDP). The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, dismissed an appeal that was brought before it by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and
President shouldn’t appoint INEC chairman – Jega
.A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has called for an amendments to the Electoral Act, 2022. He said though the country’s electoral law could be said to be the best in Nigeria’s history, it is not perfect; and there was the need for further amendments to remove ambiguities,
Kwankwaso donates house to Institute of Islamic Research, Advancement
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Nigeria, on Saturday, donated his personal house to serve as Majidadi Institute of Islamic Research and Advancement in commemoration of his 67th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Islamic centre is meant to provide access for Almajiris who will memorize the Holy Quran
Salah hits brace to down 10-man Everton, sends Liverpool top
Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton to go top of the Premier League on Saturday but had fortune on their side as Mohamed Salah’s double secured a 2-0 win at Anfield. Everton were left furious at the inconsistency of referee Craig Pawson as Ashley Young was sent off seven minutes before half-time for
Youth hangs self in Yola
A young man in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, has taken his own life. The youth, a resident of Rumde Baru in the Jimeta District of Yola, was found hanging by residents on Saturday. People of the area woke up to find the lifeless body dangling from a branch of a tree. Some of the
Youth hangs self in Yola
Three die, one injured in Akwa Ibom auto crash
Three persons have been confirmed dead while one was injured in an auto crash which occurred in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The deceased were two females and one male. The accident, which occurred along Itu-Uyo road at about 5:am Saturday morning, involved a Mack Truck with registration number KMM412XA and a
Three die, one injured in Akwa Ibom auto crash
Police investigate murder of woman in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has begun an investigation into the alleged murder of a 58-year-old woman, Aishatu Abdullahi. The deceased was murdered by unknown assailants on Friday in Gombe, the state capital. The spokesman of the command, ASP Mahid Mu’azu, said on Saturday in a statement that the assailants stormed the deceased’s residence in
Police investigate murder of woman in Gombe
Otukpo bank robbery: Benue Govt assures of adequate security
The Special Adviser on Security to Benue State Governor, Col Alex Igbaya (retd), has assured residents of the state that adequate security measures have been put in place to forestall a reoccurrence of the deadly bank robbery in Otukpo that claimed several lives and left many others in critical conditions in the hospital. Agbaya, who
Otukpo bank robbery: Benue Govt assures of adequate security
Alaafin stool: Absence of judge stalls hearing in suit filed by nine royal families
The absence of the presiding judge on Thursday stalled the hearing in the suit seeking the inclusion of nine royal families in the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo. The Alaafin stool became vacant as a result of the transition of Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi, who joined his ancestors in April 2022 at
Alaafin stool: Absence of judge stalls hearing in suit filed by nine royal families
Championship: Iheanacho scores on 220th appearance for Leicester City
Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive form, netting in Leicester City’s 3-1 away win at Swansea City on Saturday afternoon. Iheanacho has now scored in his last four appearances for Enzo Maresca’s side. The game was his 220th appearance across all competitions for Leicester City. The 27-year-old started the encounter on the bench and took the
Championship: Iheanacho scores on 220th appearance for Leicester City
Bundesliga: Boniface bags assist in Leverkusen’s away win at Wolfsburg
Victor Boniface grabbed an assist as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Wolfsburg 2-1 at the Volkswagen Arena. Boniface teed up Jeremie Frimpong for Bayer Leverkusen’s opening goal in the 13th minute. The 22-year-old has now been involved in 10 Bundesliga goals (seven goals and three assists) for Die Werkself this season. The forward was in action for
Bundesliga: Boniface bags assist in Leverkusen’s away win at Wolfsburg
Rangers motivated to beat Kwara United — Ogba
Rangers forward Ifeanyi Ogba has said the players are highly motivated for the matchday four encounter against Kwara United. The Flying Antelopes will lock horns with the Harmony Boys at the Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin, on Sunday. Ogba promised the Coal City supporters to expect victory at the end of the encounter. “At first, we
Rangers motivated to beat Kwara United — Ogba
Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton is dead
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86. Charlton was part of England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966 and scored twice as Manchester United won the European Cup at Wembley in 1968. “Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most
Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton is dead
Former Senate President Wabara to face PDP disciplinary committee
Former Senate President Senator Adolphus Wabara will likely face a disciplinary committee to be set up by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State to explain some statements credited to him recently by the media. This is according to the Vice Chairman and acting Publicity Secretary of Abia PDP, Abraham Amah, who said the
Former Senate President Wabara to face PDP disciplinary committee
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