Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 18th November 2023
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Liverpool fly in Diaz’s freed parents to England for Christmas
Liverpool have flown the parents of Colombian star Luis Diaz over to spend Christmas in England as they recover from the ordeal of being kidnapped in their homeland. Diaz’s father was released last week after being held for 12 days by the ELN guerilla group. Luis Manuel Diaz was seized along with his wife Cilenis
Suspected killer of DPO nabbed in Rivers
Police in Bayelsa have nabbed one of the suspected killers of SP Bako Angbashim, former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division in Rivers. The police spokesman in Bayelsa, CSP Asinim Butswat, stated on Saturday that the suspect, Onyekachi Ikowa (43), the second-in-command to TuBaba, leader of the dreaded “Icelander’’ cult group in Rivers, was arrested
Police arrest 3 ‘gunrunners’ in Anambra, recover 23 rifles
Police in Anambra have smashed a suspected gun-running syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, police spokesman in the state stated on Saturday that 23 automatic pump action guns and 625 live cartridges were recovered in the process. Air Force breaks silence on clash of its personnel with EFCC officials Fuel finally returns
NorthWest governors seek AfDB’s support in agriculture, security
Governor Dauda Lawal appealed to the African Development Bank to incorporate Zamfara State into phase 2 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) program. The governor appealed while making a presentation on Saturday during a meeting between Northwest Governors and the President of the AfDB, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina. The SAPZ programme aimed to end the
Over 80 dead in Israel strikes on refugee camp – Hamas
A health ministry official in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said more than 80 people were killed on Saturday in twin Israeli strikes on the Jabalia refugee camp. “At least 50 people” were killed in a dawn strike on the UN-run Al-Fakhura school in the camp, the ministry official told AFP, sparking condemnation from the United
FG releases 4068 inmates in effort to decongest prisons
The Federal Government has released a total of 4068 inmates in all the custodial centres across the country in an effort to decongest the custodial centres in the country. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while flagging off payment of fines and compensations for inmates held on accounts of their inability to pay their fines,
Former Ondo military governor dies of heart attack
Former military governor of Ondo State (Ondo and Ekiti), Major General Ekundayo Babakayode Opaleye (rtd), is dead. Opaleye reportedly died of heart attack in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Saturday. He was military governor from August 1986 to 1987, during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He took over from late Admiral Mike Akhigbe before
Air Force breaks silence on clash of its personnel with EFCC officials
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reacted to the clash between its personnel and operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kaduna State, 0n Friday. Daily Trust had reported how Air Force personnel invaded the Kaduna command of EFCC to secure release of some of its personnel who were arrested by the
Tinubu unveils BUA’s N1bn innovation center donated to UNIMAID
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the N1 billion International Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship donated to University of Maiduguri by Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative. Unavailing the edifice situated in the heart of the varsity, on Saturday, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu, described the donation as “service to humanity”. The centre has 150
Gov. Otti committed to stopping violence against women, girls – Aide
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is committed to stopping violence against women and girls, according to his Special Assistant on Women Affairs, Mrs Chinwe Onyeukwu. Onyeukwu made this known in Umuahia, the state capital, during the human rights training on “Ending Violence Against Women”(EVAWG) and presentation of computer and accessories to Abia State Police
Doma United extend unbeaten run
Doma United extended their unbeaten run to five games in the Nigeria Premier Football League following a hard-earned 1-0 win against Plateau United at the Pantami Township Stadium. Andrew Majalisa scored the winning goal in the 22nd minute. Akinade Onigbinde’s side has now scored six goals in the last six outings without conceding. The Savannah
Doma United extend unbeaten run
Rangers defender Saviour sure of victory against Katsina United
Rangers midfielder Isaac Saviour said the team has all it takes to secure victory against Katsina United. Saviour revealed that the team will work on the weaknesses of the Chanji Boys to get the maximum points in the game. Rangers will host Katsina United at the Awka City Stadium on Sunday. “The game against Katsina
Rangers defender Saviour sure of victory against Katsina United
Ex-Warri Wolves defender Ike ThankGod confirmed Vandrezzer’s head coach
Erstwhile Super Eagles defender, Ike ThankGod, has been confirmed as the head coach of Nigeria National League (NNL) side Vandrezzer Football Club. Vandrezzer made the announcement on their X handle. It will be ThankGod’s maiden appointment as a coach following an illustrious career in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The 38-year-old centre-back replaces Ivorian tactician
Ex-Warri Wolves defender Ike ThankGod confirmed Vandrezzer’s head coach
Kogi election beyond ethnic sentiment – Gov Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello has said that elections in Kogi State have gone beyond ethnic sentiment, stressing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the November 11 poll because it presented a popular candidate and did not base its electioneering campaign on tribe. Bello said this at an APC stakeholder meeting held at the Government House
Kogi election beyond ethnic sentiment – Gov Yahaya Bello
INEC denies Achonu access to certified true copies of election documents – Imo LP
The Labour Party in Imo State has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of denying its candidate in the November 11 election, Athan Achonu, access to certified true copies of documents used for the concluded election as required by law. The opposition party made the accusation in a statement on Saturday, signed by Chibuikem
INEC denies Achonu access to certified true copies of election documents – Imo LP
Women Affairs Minister drags couple to court over defilement of 9-year-old daughter
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Ohanenye, has instituted a lawsuit against an Enugu couple, Mr Ifeanyi Enwelum and Mrs Christabel Enwelum, over the defilement of their nine-year-old daughter. Counsel to the minister, Mr Chuma Oguejiofor, told newsmen on Saturday in Enugu that the suit, numbered E/987/2023, was filed at the Enugu State High Court
Women Affairs Minister drags couple to court over defilement of 9-year-old daughter
Stop habouring kidnappers – Alani Bankole warns Ogun monarchs
An Egba leader and father of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Alani Bankole, has warned coronet Obas under the Egba Traditional Council in Ogun State to stop harbouring kidnappers in their domains. Bankole spoke on Saturday shortly after his installation as the Apena of Egbaland at the palace of the Alake
Stop habouring kidnappers – Alani Bankole warns Ogun monarchs
Enugu to spend 30 percent of 2024 budget on education – Mbah
Governor of Enugu State, Barr Peter Mbah says his administration is to spend 30 per cent of the 2024 state budget on the education section sector, stressing that education remains the state’s greatest weapon against poverty. Mbah stressed his administration’s determination to ensure that the poorest child in the remotest parts of Enugu State receives
Enugu to spend 30 percent of 2024 budget on education – Mbah
2024 WWCQ: CAF names officials for Falconets vs Tanzania
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Congo Democratic Republic’s Rachel Nzigire as the centre referee for Nigeria’s 2024 FIFA U-20 Women World Cup qualifying second round, second leg clash with Tanzania. Ngarassoum Victorine from Chad will serve as assistant referee 1, while Carine Puazi , who is also from DRC, will be the
2024 WWCQ: CAF names officials for Falconets vs Tanzania
Bad roads, unemployment fueling crime in Ondo – Amotekun commander
Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, has disclosed that bad roads and high rate of unemployment are fueling insecurity in some parts of the state. While advising that job opportunities should be provided in order to deter able-bodied Nigerians from engaging in crimes, Adeleye stated
Bad roads, unemployment fueling crime in Ondo – Amotekun commander
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