Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 24th November 2023
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Nigeria’s poverty gap is a crisis we must tackle – Akande
Former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has raised alarm over the increasing rate of poverty in the country, advising the Federal Government to prioritize dealing with the alarming poverty situation in the country. Speaking on Channels TV’s news documentary programme, Sunrise Daily on Friday, Akande, who is the station’s political analyst, spoke on the topic of
PHOTOS: NNPP supporters hold special prayer at Kwankwaso’s residence
Women supporters of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday converged on the residence of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya political camp, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for a special prayer session. The women, in company with other male supporters led by the organiser, Fatima Hanif, sought God’s intervention and success of the party in
1.6 million Nigerians on HIV treatment – FG
A total of 1.63 million Nigerians out of the 1.8 million persons currently living with HIV in the country are on Antiretroviral treatment, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS ( NACA), h0as said. Director-General of the agency , Dr Gambo Aliyu, stated this Friday while briefing newsmen ahead of this year’s World AIDS
Kogi: Ododo will carry his cross – Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Friday said the Governor-elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo, “will carry his cross” while governing the Confluence State. He spoke to the state House reporters after the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, led the re-elected Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Ododo
Ex-civil defence officers want review of retirement benefit
The Nigeria Association of Retired Civil Defence Officers (NARCDO) has called on the Federal Government to review the retirement benefits of officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Chairman of the Association, Deputy Commandant-General (DCG) Evans Ewurum, mni (rtd) said that the appeal was aimed at having a retirement and pension
Mufti Menk storms Aso Rock, says Nigeria can be best nation in Africa
Famous Islamic scholar, Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk, on Friday, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe’s Muslim community and head of the fatwa department for the Council of Islamic Scholars of Zimbabwe ,said he and other Islamic scholars were in
Prioritising women’s rights key to gender equality – EU
The United Nations Women (UN Women) has said the key to achieving gender equality is investing in and empowering women’s rights organisations. Speaking at the Regional Consultation with women’s rights organisations organised under the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Country Representative of UNWomen, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, lamented that significant changes have not
Kebbi gov’ship: Appeal Court upholds Gov Idris election
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the March 18 election of Nasir Idris as the lawfully elected governor of Kebbi State. A three-member panel on Friday held that the appeal by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, General Aminu Bande lacked merit. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Ndukwe
Zamfara: Imam seen praying for Matawalle resigns
Dr Tukur Sani Jangebe, Chief Imam of Muslim Foundation Jumuat Mosque in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, has resigned. He tendered his resignation after a video where he was seen praying for the success of Minister of State for Defence and the immediate past governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, went viral. The video has since
Tems charges $500,000 fee for feature – Rapper Odumodublvck
Tochukwu Ojogwu, the rapper popularly known as Odumodublvck, has disclosed that Grammy Award-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, charges $500,000 for a feature. He said this when asked if Tems would be featured on the deluxe edition of his album, ‘Eziokwu’. The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner stated that he couldn’t afford Tems, who charges $500,000 or
EPL: Man Utd suffer another injury blow ahead Everton clash
Manchester United could be without Facundo Pellistri for their Premier League clash away to Everton on Sunday. The Uruguay winger has picked up an injury on international duty. Pellistri started twice for his country during the break, as they recorded back-to-back wins against Argentina and Bolivia. Although the 21-year-old has not established himself as a
EPL: Man Utd suffer another injury blow ahead Everton clash
‘Be original’ — Davido advises up-and-coming artists
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has advised up-and-coming musicians to embrace originality in their artistic pursuits. Taking a trip down memory lane, the OBO crooner recalled how he relocated from the United States to Nigeria to do music that was different from what the West was used to. Davido noted that the uniqueness
‘Be original’ — Davido advises up-and-coming artists
President Tinubu advises APC governors to remain servants of people
President Bola Tinubu has advised governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to always put the interests of the people first and work for the good of their states. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed in a statement on Friday that Tinubu stated this when
President Tinubu advises APC governors to remain servants of people
Police arrest three for romance scam
The National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force, acting on credible intelligence, has arrested three suspects in connection with charges of conspiracy, identity theft, and romance scam. This was made known in a statement by the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared on the Force X account on Friday. The statement disclosed that the suspects,
Police arrest three for romance scam
Criminals far ahead of security measures—Ex-IGP Okiro
Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro has advised the Federal Government to fight insecurity with technology rather than manpower, insisting that criminals are ahead of the security measures mapped out against them by the various security agencies. Okiro spoke at the Old Seminarians Association of Nigeria (OSAN) convention on Friday, noting that the nation’s
Criminals far ahead of security measures—Ex-IGP Okiro
‘Stop troubling Nigeria with fake news’ – Defence Minister Matawalle warns troublemakers
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has warned groups and individuals seeking to foment trouble in Nigeria to desist from such in their own interests. Matawalle gave the warning on Friday in Port Harcourt at the flag-off ceremony of the 2023 Chief of Naval Staff Annual Sea Inspection Exercise. He said: “I want
‘Stop troubling Nigeria with fake news’ – Defence Minister Matawalle warns troublemakers
World Toilet Day: 21% of Bauchi population practices open defecation
No less than 72 per cent of schools in Bauchi State lack essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for students and teachers. The chairman of the Bauchi State Network of Civil Society Organisations, Jinjiri Garba, made the revelations on Friday at a press conference organised to mark 2023 World Toilet Day. He added that
World Toilet Day: 21% of Bauchi population practices open defecation
Hensard University offers international education – Prof Kumar
PROFESSOR Dileep Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Hensard University, answers a constant question asked about Hensard University, Nigeria’s international university nestled on River Forcados in Toru-Orua, Bayelsa States. Why should Hensard be the favourite choice of students and parents? “Anyone who chooses Hensard would benefit from the University’s uniqueness that we summarise as the Hensard Advantage.
Hensard University offers international education – Prof Kumar
Transfer: Zinchenko wants Arsenal to sign two players
Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko reportedly wants his club to sign two of his international teammates, Georgiy Sudakov and Mykola Matviyenko. As reported by HITC Sport, the Ukrainian left-back wants the Gunners to sign the two Shakhtar Donetsk stars next year. Sudakov has been linked with a move to Mikel Arteta’s side in recent weeks, with
Transfer: Zinchenko wants Arsenal to sign two players
Ohanaeze clears air on litigation threat against Tinubu over appointments
Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Friday denied claims of litigation threats against President Bola Tinubu regarding appointments. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation issued the denial while expressing pleasure that Igbos secured a few crucial ministerial appointments after the Southeast overwhelmingly voted for the Labour Party. A statement signed by the factional Secretary General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro,
Ohanaeze clears air on litigation threat against Tinubu over appointments
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