Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 25th November 2023
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Nigeria’s diversity a source of strength – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, told Nigerians that multicultural diversity of the country should be seen as a source of strength, not division. Shettima said this during the celebration of the 37th edition of the Akesan day held at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. He said the Akesan day is a testimony
Liverpool hold Man City in top table battle
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s 80th-minute goal earned Liverpool a 1-1 draw at leaders Manchester City after Erling Haaland broke yet another record. It looked like Man City were heading four points clear at the top of the table thanks to Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal, but Alexander-Arnold’s superb strike means the Reds stay hot on City’s heels,
UNIBEN Honours Fashola, NUPRC boss, others
Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Olu Komolafe and former governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola, have been conferred with honorary degrees of the University of Benin. They were conferred with the degrees at the 48th convocation of the institution. Komolafe was awarded with Doctor of Science, while Fashola was awarded
Tribunal Grants Ajaka, SDP access to Kogi election materials
The Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja has granted counsels to the first applicant in the case of the governorship election petition, Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the leave of the Court to allow access to materials and all documents used in the conduct of November 11 gubernatorial election. Justice
Heavy security in Kano as APC, NNPP shelve rally, protest
There is a presence of heavy security across the metropolis of Kano State on Saturday owing to the planned rally and protest by the supporters of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the State. However, it was gathered that the two political parties and their supporters had shelved
Ogun Gov’ship: Don’t rejoice yet, Adebutu tells Abiodun
Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Ladi Adebutu, has described the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Court of Appeal on Friday as “only temporary,” saying the governor should not rejoice yet. The Appeal Court sitting in Lagos had on Friday affirmed the election of Abiodun as the validly
Shettima arrives Ogun for Akesan Day celebration
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently attending the 37th Annual Akesan Day Celebration 2023, at Iperu community in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun. The event is organised by the Iperu Development Association (IDA). On arrival, the vice-president was received by Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, governors of Kwara and Kogi states, Speaker of the
Israeli-owned ship hit in suspected Iran drone attack
An Israeli-owned cargo ship was damaged in a suspected drone attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Indian Ocean, a US defence official said on Saturday. “We are aware of reports that there was a suspected IRGC-initiated Shahed-136 UAV (that) struck a civilian motor vessel in the Indian Ocean,” the official said, confirming
HIV/AIDS transmission declines in Nigeria — FG
Dr Gambo Aliyu, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), says Nigeria has recorded a significant decline in the number of persons infected with HIV/AIDS. He disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, ahead of the 2023 World AIDS Day (WAD). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that
Osinbajo, UNESCO Innovation training kicks off as VP interacts with beneficiaries
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has launched a Future Perspectives and UNESCO open education training program for 50 participants across Nigeria. This marks the first on-site cohort for the Innovation to Transform Education Training Program (ITET). The EdTech program, an initiative by Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in collaboration with UNESCO IESALC, commenced on November 20th and is
‘Lagos demolition making it tough for Igbos to be Nigerians’ – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), said on Saturday that demolition in Lagos State is making it tough for Igbos to be Nigerians. Ejimakor made the remark while lamenting over the demolition of properties belonging to Igbos in Lagos State. He stressed that the demolition in
‘Lagos demolition making it tough for Igbos to be Nigerians’ – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor
Howe names three players who helped Newcastle beat Chelsea
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has identified Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, and Matt Ritchie as the three players who helped his team beat Chelsea 4-1 in Saturday’s Premier League tie. Howe said Lascelles, Trippier, and Ritchie made sure that Newcastle did not surrender to Chelsea at St. James’ Park. He also said that the Magpies
Howe names three players who helped Newcastle beat Chelsea
Gas flaring: Stakeholders blame Western banks for environmental degradation
Stakeholders, including traditional rulers, have blamed Western banks for funding the activities of multi-national oil companies for oil exploration in the Niger Delta, thus intensifying environmental degradation. They also faulted community leaders for compromising due to poverty and the divide-and-rule strategy used by the oil companies. In a communiqué at the end of a one-day
Gas flaring: Stakeholders blame Western banks for environmental degradation
Actor Ninalowo fuels dating rumours with Damilola Adegbite Video
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has fueled dating rumours after sharing a video of himself with actress Damilola Adegbite. DAILY POST recalls that the actor earlier in the year announced on his Instagram page that he was divorced from Bunmi, his wife of 18 years. In October, the actor announced that he had found love
Actor Ninalowo fuels dating rumours with Damilola Adegbite Video
Shettima meets Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Bello, others in Ogun, demands united Nigeria
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, met four governors under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Babajide Sanwo Olu (Lagos) Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Abdulrasak AbdulRahaman (Kwara) and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) in Iperu area of Ogun State where he demanded for a more united Nigeria. Shettima added that Nigeria’s multicultural diversity should
Shettima meets Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Bello, others in Ogun, demands united Nigeria
Adamawa, other Northeast states to get coal, solar power plants
The six states of the North East are each to get a coal or solar power plant in response to poor power supply from existing sources. The governors of the six states disclosed the plan on Saturday after their 9th regional meeting, which took place in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The governors, who regularly
Adamawa, other Northeast states to get coal, solar power plants
EPL: ‘He was really poor on the ball’- Carragher criticises Liverpool star
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has singled out goalkeeper Alisson for criticism following the Reds’ Premier League 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Saturday. Carragher said that the Brazilian was ‘really poor on the ball’ during the encounter at Etihad. Goals from Erling Haaland and Trent Alexander-Arnold ensured both Man City and Liverpool shared a point
EPL: ‘He was really poor on the ball’- Carragher criticises Liverpool star
EPL: Why Chelsea lost 4-1 to Newcastle – Pochettino
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has reflected on their 4-1 defeat at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday. The hosts took the lead through Alexander Isak, but Raheem Sterling equalised for the Blues with a sublime free-kick. However, Pochettino’s men fell apart in the second half, with goals from Jamal Lascelles, Joelinton, and Anthony
EPL: Why Chelsea lost 4-1 to Newcastle – Pochettino
‘Stand-up comedy is dying’ – Basketmouth
Popular comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has lamented that stand-up in Nigeria “is dying.” He noted that, unlike the music and movie industries, the Nigerian comedy sector lacks “structure and platform.” He spoke in a recent interview with Arise TV. Basketmouth said: “My colleagues will agree with me that stand-up comedy in Nigeria
‘Stand-up comedy is dying’ – Basketmouth
Mbah inaugurates landmark water project, gas plant
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a 70 million litre per day water project in Enugu, saying his administration had raised potable water production capacity from the occasional 2 million litres per day to 120 million litres per day. Commissioning the project known as the 9th Mile 24/7 Water Scheme on Saturday
Mbah inaugurates landmark water project, gas plant
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