Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 31st October 2023
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‘Media not gender sensitive to women in appointive positions’
Research conducted by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) shows that the media often discriminates against women in public appointive positions at the national level, showcasing them as incompetent while offering more neutral reporting on men holding similar positions. The findings also show that media reporting of women in such positions is often descriptive,
16 killed as Boko Haram raids Yobe community
No fewer than 16 villagers, mostly youths, have been reportedly killed, while four persons sustained injuries after a fresh attack by Boko Haram fighters on Geidam LGA of Yobe State. It was gathered that the terrorists invaded Nguro Kayayya village on the outskirts of Geidam LGA at about 9:00 am on Monday when many residents
Bandits gun down policemen at Zamfara Checkpoint
Three policemen were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state. A source told Daily Trust that the policemen were conducting stop-and-search operation along Funtua-Gudau Highway when the bandits struck. He said, “Three Policemen were said to have been killed while the driver of the police patrol van
‘I accept Appeal Court’s decision’, Yahaya Bello congratulates Natasha Akpoti
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has accepted the Appeal Court’s verdict affirming Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held in February 2023. He spoke to State House reporters after attending the meeting of the National Police Service Council at the Presidential
Five Hurdles Natasha Akpoti Scaled To Emerge Victorious
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged victorious at the Abuja appellate court as the duly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The verdict which was given on Tuesday also dismissed the appeal filed by her contender, Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress for lacking merit. The ruling affirmed that Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic
Ex-NNPP National Chairman, Kaduna guber candidate join APC
Prof. Rufai Ahmed Alkali. a former national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Senator Sulaiman Othman Hunkuyi, candidate of the NNPP in the March 18 governorship election in Kaduna State, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). National chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, received them into the
Wema Bank Showcases Strong Q3 Performance
Wema Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the 3rd Quarter ended 30th September 2023., Showing an improved third quarter performance. According to the unaudited results released, the bank continued its growth trajectory and momentum across all key performance indicators. The commercial bank achieved an impressive Gross Earnings of ?150.90bn, a y/y increase of
Police Council confirms Egbetokun as IGP
National Police Service Council has confirmed former Acting Inspector General of Police , Kayode Egbetokun as the Substantive IGP and Head of the Nigeria Police Force. The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, announced this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the
12 students bag first class degree in Edo varsity
Twelve graduating students of the Edo State University, Uzairue, have bagged First Class honour in the institution in the 2022/2023 academic session. The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof Emmanuel Aluyor, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists as part of activities marking the 5th convocation ceremony of the university. Prof Aluyor said a total of
Tinubu has intervened in Rivers crisis – Bauchi gov
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has announced the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to douse the current political tension in Rivers State. He stated this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters after a meeting of National Police Council presided over by the president at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Katsina United fined N1m over security breach
The Nigeria Premier Football League board have fined Katsina United one million naira and ordered the club to play their next home game behind closed doors. Katsina United were sanctioned for failing to provide adequate security during their matchday five encounter against Sunshine Stars last weekend. The Ikon Allah Boys won the encounter played at
Katsina United fined N1m over security breach
NPFL reschedules Doma United, Bendel Insurance fixture
The organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League have rescheduled the matchday six fixture involving Doma United and Bendel Insurance. The encounter, billed to take place at the Pantami Stadium on Thursday, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 8, at the same venue. NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, stated that the postponement was due
NPFL reschedules Doma United, Bendel Insurance fixture
I have no complicated relationship with my father – Bishop Oyedepo’s Son
Isaac, the son of Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, has opened up about his relationship with his father. Isaac said he has no problems with his dad, contrary to recent speculations. He explained that he remained a steadfast member of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International. Posting on
I have no complicated relationship with my father – Bishop Oyedepo’s Son
N2.1trn supplementary appropriation bill scales second reading in Senate
The 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.1 trillion expeditiously scaled a second reading on Tuesday in the Senate. President Bola Tinubu had written the Senate, seeking the approval of the sum of N2,176,791,286,033 as a 2023 supplementary budget to address labour wage adjustments, security, and other urgent issues. The President also sent the 2024–2026 Medium
N2.1trn supplementary appropriation bill scales second reading in Senate
Supreme Court’s judgement is the lord’s doing – Oluremi Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi, has described the judgement of the Supreme Court as the Lord’s doing. Mrs Tinubu made the remark while applauding the apex court’s judgement that upheld her husband’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. She spoke at the Imo State All Progressives Congress Women Campaign Rally for Governor Hope Uzodimma’s re-election
Supreme Court’s judgement is the lord’s doing – Oluremi Tinubu
Natasha’s Appeal court victory: Triumph of democracy over anarchy – Ajaka
Kogi State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, has described the Appeal Court declaration of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the legitimately elected senator of Kogi Central senatorial district as a triumph of democracy over forces of anarchy. A statement signed by Faruk Adejoh-Audu, Director
Natasha’s Appeal court victory: Triumph of democracy over anarchy – Ajaka
Bayelsa guber poll: Judiciary has vindicated itself – Sylva
Following the Appeal court verdict reinstating him as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva has said that the judiciary has vindicated itself. Recall that the High Court in Abuja had on October 9 declared that Sylva was not eligible to participate in the gubernatorial contest having already
Bayelsa guber poll: Judiciary has vindicated itself – Sylva
NAPTIP rescues 14 children trafficked from Plateau
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has rescued 14 children that were trafficked from Plateau to Lagos State. Adole Agada, the Commandant of NAPTIP in Plateau, who handed over the children to the state government on Tuesday in Jos, said that the children were rescued by its Zonal Command in
NAPTIP rescues 14 children trafficked from Plateau
Olympics qualifiers: Oshoala inspires Super Falcons to victory against Ethiopia
Asisat Oshoala scored one and set up two goals as the Super Falcons cruised to a 4-0 victory against the Lucy of Ethiopia in Abuja on Tuesday night. The Super Falcons dominated the 2024 Olympic Games second round, second leg contest but fought hard to break down the visitors in the first half. The breakthrough
Olympics qualifiers: Oshoala inspires Super Falcons to victory against Ethiopia
Tinubu reads riot act to operators in Nigeria’s mining sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned private companies and public servants cutting corners in the solid minerals sector to stop or face the wrath of the law. President gave the warning while addressing participants at the 2nd edition of the three-day Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) in Abuja on Tuesday. Noting that
Tinubu reads riot act to operators in Nigeria’s mining sector
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