Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Oshoala, six Falcons stars nominated for CAF Awards
Nigeria and Barcelona FC’s football star, Asisat Oshoala was amongst other preliminary nominees shortlisted by CAF for the various women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. A statement on the CAF website on Tuesday said a panel made up of CAF Technical Experts, Legends, and selected media representatives decided on the nominees. It said they
I inherited serious liabilities from my predecessors – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration inherited serious liabilities from his predecessors, lamenting that Nigeria has serious deficits in port and power infrastructure, as well as agro-allied facilities. The President, who said he would not make any excuses, however noted his government also inherited assets. He stated this on Monday night, in Mecca,
Election: Kogi APC thanks electorate, Says SDP’s Ajaka was massively rejected
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has attributed its success in the just concluded governorship election to the collective determination of the people of the State to shun ethnicity for the overall development of the state. The APC also commended party members in Kogi East, where it alleged that opposition parties deployed thugs
Employer of Nigerian beaten to death in Philippines charged to court – Dabiri-Erewa
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has disclosed that the employer of Ikechukwu ‘Ikem’ Emmanuel, a Nigerian student beaten to death in the Philippines, has been charged with murder, along with five others. A statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesman of NiDCOM, on Tuesday, said she disclosed this during an investigative hearing of
Buni presents N217bn Budget to Yobe Assembly
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has presented a budget of N217 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration of 2024 fiscal year. A total sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Three Billion, Five Million, Three Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand Naira (N163,005,366.000.00) was approved to cater for both capital and recurrent expenditure of
Nigeria tops Africa in student enrollment in US – Report
Nigeria is now the leading source of students from Africa and 7th largest contributor worldwide to the United States, according to the Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange. The newly released 2023 report shows a remarkable 22.2 per cent increase in Nigerian student enrollment, totalling 17,640 for the 2022/2023 academic year. In the report,
Why my wedding with Otedola’s daughter isn’t a secret – Mr Eazi
Nigerian music star, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, has revealed that he did not marry his fiancée, a fashion enthusiast and actress, Temi Otedola secretly. His bride is the child of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola who is one of the richest men on the African continent. During an interview
Students who confessed killing Kwara hotelier remanded
Two female suspects have been remanded in the correctional facility over the murder of the Managing Director of Water View Hotel, Adeniyi Ojo. The suspects, Joy Adama Joseph, 22 and her friend, David Favour Oreoluwa, 23, were dragged before Magistrate Monisola Kamson for culpable homicide and armed robbery. The Police First Information Report (FIR) revealed
AGF complies with court order, takes over Stella Odua, CCECC’s trial
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over a N5 billion fraud case filed by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, and others in compliance with a court order. David Kaswe, the Chief State Counsel from the AGF’s Chambers, told Justice Inyang Ekwo shortly
Zamfara Gov declares State of Emergency on Education
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared a state of emergency on education in Zamfara State. In a state broadcast on Tuesday, the governor said the neglected education system in Zamfara affects all levels, from primary to tertiary institutions, with poor learning environments and personnel. In a statement, Sulaiman Bala Idris, spokesperson of the governor, noted that
Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record for longest handmade wig
A Nigerian wigmaker has broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest handmade wig. Guinness World Record made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday, saying: “After constructing the underlay with wig-cap netting and black fabric attached to a bicycle helmet, she completed the hairpiece using 1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans of hair
Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record for longest handmade wig
Gov Sanwo-Olu vs Rhodes-Vivour: Appeal Court to deliver judgement Nov 15
The Court of Appeal in Lagos will on Wednesday, November 15, deliver judgement on the appeal challenging the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, filed by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran. A notice sent out by the court to parties in the appeal
Gov Sanwo-Olu vs Rhodes-Vivour: Appeal Court to deliver judgement Nov 15
Revenue drive: ITF targets N67bn in 2024
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has projected targeted revenues of N66.473 billion, N69.744 billion, and N73.2 billion, respectively, in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The agency expressed optimism in generating the revenue, having surpassed the N48.873 billion revenue projected for the 2023 fiscal year by raking in N51.344 billion by the third quarter of the year.
Revenue drive: ITF targets N67bn in 2024
INEC server claim: Dino Melaye should be arrested – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the arrest of Dino Melaye, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State. Kingsley Fanwo, the spokesperson of APC Governorship Campaign Council in Kogi State, made the call at a press conference on Tuesday in Lokoja. Fanwo said Melaye should be arrested for
INEC server claim: Dino Melaye should be arrested – APC
First Lady presents cheques to wives of fallen heroes
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has presented cheques worth over N427 million to widows and orphans of fallen heroes of the Armed Forces across the nation. Tinubu, while speaking at the presentation ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, said it was part of the Social Investment Programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The first lady, who
First Lady presents cheques to wives of fallen heroes
RMRDC seeks partnership with Niger State govt on kaolin deposits
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, is seeking collaboration with the Niger State Government towards harnessing the abundant deposits of kaolin in the state. The state coordinator of RMRDC, Yakubu Mohammed, who called for the collaboration during a familiarization visit to the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources in Minna, said the state
RMRDC seeks partnership with Niger State govt on kaolin deposits
Why we failed to meet N387bn revenue target – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Tuesday that the lack of patronage for its auctioned frequencies was responsible for the failure to meet the N387 billion revenue target for 2023. The commission’s Director of Financial Services, Yakubu Gontor, disclosed this when he appeared before the Senate Joint Committees on Finance, Appropriations, National Planning, and
Why we failed to meet N387bn revenue target – NCC
Industrial action paralyzes public services in Jigawa
Workers in Jigawa State complied with the indefinite nationwide strike ordered by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Tuesday. DAILY POST observed that the public offices including schools, hospital and banks were closed. The industrial action equally affected commercial activities especially in Dutse, the capital city of the state. A statement jointly signed by the
Industrial action paralyzes public services in Jigawa
Strike: Sokoto workers disregard NLC/TUC directive
Workers in Sokoto State on Tuesday defied the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), proceeding with their official duties in spite of the nationwide indefinite strike call. Malam Ismail Dayyabu, a classroom teacher, told NAN that they were not served notice of the strike and they were only aware
Strike: Sokoto workers disregard NLC/TUC directive
Obiano attacks Soludo, urges him to pay former aides’ disengagement allowances
Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has attacked his successor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. In a press release by his publicist, Mr Tony Nezianya, Obiano in a tone that depicted anger told Soludo to pay his former aides their disengagement allowances. Spilling a secret agreement both men entered into before he bowed out of
Obiano attacks Soludo, urges him to pay former aides’ disengagement allowances
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