Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 26th October 2023
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Commuters stranded as residents block expressway in Edo
Motorists and commuters were on Thursday stranded on the Benin-Agbor-Onisha Expressway as youths, drivers and residents of Ohovbe in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State protested over the failed portions of the road. Our reporter who visited the area observed the protesters barricaded the road with articulated vehicles and other items, thereby preventing
NAF airstrikes kill over 100 terrorists in Niger, Zamfara – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated more than 100 terrorists in air interdictions carried out on the border between Niger and Zamfara states. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Thursday in Abuja while giving an update on military operations across the country in the last one week. Showing
Supreme Court Victory: Marc Wabara Congratulates Tinubu
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Marc Wabara, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his well-deserved victory at the Supreme Court. The Supreme, on Thursday, dismissed the appeals filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party to challenge Tinubu’s victory after losing at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, PEPT.
Hadiza Bala Usman’s book ‘Stepping on Stone’ full of lies – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the immediate Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority, (NPA), Hadiza Usman of documenting false narrative in her book titled: “Stepping on Toes: My Odyssey at the Nigerian Ports Authority.” Hadiza had in the book chronicled her emergence and struggles while she was in the office as
I don’t regret supporting Tinubu — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regret supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. He further pledged to mobilize electoral support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Wike made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja while hosting leaders of the All
Now that the Final Gavel has Sounded
By Zayd Ibn Isah The protracted legal battle between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi has, at long last, reached its zenith, following the Supreme Court’s unwavering verdict, which upheld Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the legitimate victor of the February 25, 2023, Presidential election. The election bore witness to fierce competition
Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as ICPC Chairman
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Malam Musa Aliyu as the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This followed the adoption of a motion by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) at the Committee of the Whole on Thursday. Presenting the motion, Bamidele urged the Senate to consider the
China vetoes UN draft resolution on Israel, Palestine
China has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, pointing out that the draft departed from the spirit of previous UN resolutions. “The draft departs from the spirit of previous UN resolutions and embeds the dangerous logic of clash of civilisations and the justification of war and use
Reps call for auctioning of police barracks
The House of Representatives has called for the auctioning of Police barracks across the country to tackle the deplorable living conditions of officers. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Murphy Omoruyi (LP-Edo) during plenary in Abuja on Thursday. Leading the debate, Omoruyi said that the National Assembly
Over 6,500 killed by Israeli airstrikes, says Palestinian health authority
The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip has risen to 6,547, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza health authority. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), further reported on Thursday morning that 68 per cent of the fatalities were children and women. It cited figures from the
Tinubu’s victory at Supreme Court ends unfounded stories – Idahosa
Rep Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo) says President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the Supreme Court has laid bare all unfounded stories about the 2023 presidential election. Idahosa, a member representing Ovia Federal constituency, said this in a statement issued in Benin, while reacting to Thursday’s apex court judgment in Abuja. In the statement issued by his media
Tinubu’s victory at Supreme Court ends unfounded stories – Idahosa
Police decorate newly promoted officers in Edo
Edo State Commissioner of Police Muhammed Dankwara decorated 11 newly promoted officers of the state police command on Thursday. He performed the ceremony on behalf of the acting Inspector General of Police, Egbetokun Olokayode. The newly promoted officers include a deputy commissioner of police, two assistant commissioners of police, five chief superintendents of police and
Police decorate newly promoted officers in Edo
Oyebanji appoints Technical Advisers, SSAs, DGS, others
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointments of some strategic positions, as part of efforts to position the administration for optimal service delivery. In a statement signed and made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti on Thursday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, eleven directors-general, two technical
Oyebanji appoints Technical Advisers, SSAs, DGS, others
Ex-Zamfara govt officials clear air on alleged missing N70bn
Former government officials in Zamfara State have clarified issues surrounding the alleged missing N70 billion from the state government’s account. The former Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr Rabiu Garba, and former Commissioner of Information, Mr Ibrahim Dosara, made the clarification on Thursday while briefing the media in Abuja. They described the allegation against
Ex-Zamfara govt officials clear air on alleged missing N70bn
Naira Marley to sue K-Solo for defamation of character over Mohbad’s death
Singer Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has threatened lawsuits against Nigerian record producer, Solomon Oyeniyi a.k.a K-Solo. DAILY POST reports that the record producer had in September accused Naira Marley of having a hand in the tragic death of his former signee, Mohbad. Speaking on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, K-Solo said: “Naira
Naira Marley to sue K-Solo for defamation of character over Mohbad’s death
FG moves to fast-track sport development in Nigeria
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has called for public-private partnerships to fast-track the development of sports in Nigeria. The minister made the call on Thursday in Abuja when board members of the Sports Performance Reward Fund (SPRF), led by its president, Musa Kida, paid him a courtesy visit. He said the ministry
FG moves to fast-track sport development in Nigeria
It’s time to work with Tinubu – Omo-Agege to Atiku, Obi
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said the Supreme Court judgement on the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended all jostling over politics and leadership. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, validated and upheld the earlier ruling of the Court of Appeal. Omo-Agege said Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter
It’s time to work with Tinubu – Omo-Agege to Atiku, Obi
Delta Govt drags defaulting hoteliers to court over tax evasion
The Delta State Government has taken legal action against hotels, lounges, and clubs that failed to obtain or renew their operational licences. Defaulters have been served notices to appear before the magistrate court, according to the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Darlington Ijeh. The commissioner affirmed in a statement: “Consequent to the failure of
Delta Govt drags defaulting hoteliers to court over tax evasion
Police parade killer of UNIPORT student
The Rivers State Police Command has paraded a suspected murderer and organ harvester, Demian Okoligwe, who allegedly killed and dismembered the body of his female lover, Justina Otuene. Commissioner of Police Nwonyi Emeka, who paraded the suspect, said Okoligwe, a 400-level student in the Department of Petrochemical Engineering of the University of Port Harcourt, had
Police parade killer of UNIPORT student
NAFDAC destroys expired goods worth N16bn in Ogun
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed expired and fake goods worth over N16 billion in Ogun State. The goods were destroyed on Thursday at the Oke-Diya dump site in the Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the demolition exercise, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola
NAFDAC destroys expired goods worth N16bn in Ogun
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