Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 9th December 2023
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Kaduna Bomb Attack: CNG knocks Senator Yar’Adua over comment
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Saturday, criticized Senator Abdul’aziz Yar’Adua over comments credited to him on the military drone attack that resulted in the loss of numerous lives in Kaduna. Th senator in an exclusive interview had described the attack as an honest mistake that should not warrant the resignation of the Chief
Daily Trust’s Investigation Editor wins 2023 Wole Soyinka Award
Lami Sadiq, the Group Head of Investigation, Media Trust Limited, publisher of Daily Trust, Trust TV, Trust Radio and Digital Trust, has emerged the winner of Print Category at the 18th Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSCIJ). Lami, whose story searched a beam light on organ harvesting in the country’s capital, Abuja, was the
Man Utd suffer 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth
Manchester United’s shambolic season took another turn for the worse in a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. Bournemouth’s fine form continued as the Cherries secured their first-ever victory at Old Trafford in style on a day United’s season hit a new low. Erik ten Hag’s men had risen to
Bayern thrashed 5-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich suffered a jolt to their title defence, losing their first league game of the season 5-1 in Frankfurt and handing Bayer Leverkusen the chance to open a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. In a wet and wild contest in Frankfurt, the hosts raced into an extraordinary 3-0 first-half lead, with
Anti-corruption day: We saved Billions by blocking leakages – Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revealed that his administration has so far saved the state billions of naira of public funds by blocking leakages. The governor represented by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, said this while delivering a speech at the World Anti-Corruption Day organised by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption
Osun Rep unveils N100m varsity scholarship
The member representing Iwo/Ayedire/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State, Lukman Kayode Mudashiru, has earmarked N100 million to sponsor indigent students from the constituency for university education. A statement on Saturday from his media office said successful applicants would be sponsored for four-year undergraduate programmes at Ahman Patigi University, Kwara State. Mudashiru had set up a
ECOWAS urged to adopt term limits for presidents, heads of govt
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and other civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of West Africa Democracy Network (WADEMOS), has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt term limits for presidents and other heads of government in the region to address tenure elongation and leadership crisis in West
Nigerian appointed UN resident Coordinator in Turkey
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed a Nigerian, Mr. Babatunde A. Ahonsi, as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Türkiye, with the host government’s approval. Ahonsi has 26 years of experience in international development acquired inside and outside the United Nations. Prior to his current appointment, he served as the UN Resident Coordinator
APPLY: FG begins grants, loans for nano businesses, MSMEs, manufacturers
The Federal Government has announced the kickoff of two programmes targeted at alleviating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal including the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme and the Presidential Palliative Loan Programme. The announcement is contained in a statement by Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, CFA, the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment The grant programme will
Correctional Service promotes 5,004 personnel
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has released the promotion of 5,004 senior officers who participated in the 2023 promotion exercise conducted by the Civil Defence Corrections Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Abubakar Danlami Umar, Public Relations Officer disclosed in a statement on Saturday that seven Controllers of Corrections (CC) were elevated to the rank
Katsina Governor joins military operation to rescue abducted civilian, foil bandits’ attack
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Saturday, joined a combined team of security personnel and military troops to foil an attack on the residents of Zakka village in Safana Local Government Area. During the joint operation, which Governor Radda witnessed, a 33-year-old man abducted by armed bandits was rescued, according to a statement
Katsina Governor joins military operation to rescue abducted civilian, foil bandits’ attack
Lawyer faults Ondo Commissioner’s claim of forgery of Akeredolu’s signature
A lawyer, Femi Emodamori, has faulted the claim made by the Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Razaq Obe, that the signature of his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is being forged. Emodamori, who questioned the authenticity of the claim made by Obe, stated that the series of loopholes in the purported forensic report
Lawyer faults Ondo Commissioner’s claim of forgery of Akeredolu’s signature
Tinubu reacts to death of Saudi Prince, Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar Al Saud
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday condoled with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, and the Royal House of Saud on the passing of His Highness, Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar Al Saud. Tinubu’s condolences was contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to
Tinubu reacts to death of Saudi Prince, Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar Al Saud
EPL: Be angry at yourself – Ex-Chelsea striker blasts Bruno Fernandes as Man Utd loss 3-0
Former Chelsea striker, Chris Sutton has hit out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as the Red Devils lost 3-0 against Bournemouth in Saturday’s Premier League tie. Fernandes is now suspended from Manchester United’s game against Liverpool next week after he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in his side’s shocking defeat
EPL: Be angry at yourself – Ex-Chelsea striker blasts Bruno Fernandes as Man Utd loss 3-0
Doma United pip Kano Pillars , extend unbeaten streak
Doma United extended their unbeaten run to eight games following a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Kano Pillars at the Pantami Township Stadium on Saturday. It’s the longest unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Emmanuel Ekpeyong scored the decisive goal in the 13th minute. The Savannah Scorpions secured top spot on the
Doma United pip Kano Pillars , extend unbeaten streak
EPL: Bruno Fernandes banned for Liverpool vs Man Utd clash
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes will miss their next Premier League game at Liverpool. Fernandes picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during their 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. This automatically triggers a one-match ban for the Portugal midfielder. Bournemouth opened the scoring in the fifth minute through Dominic Solanke. Two more
EPL: Bruno Fernandes banned for Liverpool vs Man Utd clash
Justice Ikyegh’s death huge loss to Nigeria – Ortom
Former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, has described the death of Justice Joseph Ikyegh as “a huge and painful loss to Nigeria”. Ortom’s reaction to the jurist’s death was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase, on Saturday in Makurdi. Ortom described Ikyegh as “a distinguished Justice, who was known for
Justice Ikyegh’s death huge loss to Nigeria – Ortom
Electricity: Nigerian govt mulls unbundling of 11 DisCos
The Federal Government plans to unbundle Eleven Electricity Distribution Companies into different states to enhance involvement for more localized oversight. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this on Friday when the Governor of Abia State, Alex Oti, paid him a courtesy visit. According to him, the federal government is considering to swap its stakes
Electricity: Nigerian govt mulls unbundling of 11 DisCos
EPL: Salah rates Liverpool’s chances of winning title after topping table
Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, is confident that the Reds are going to do something ‘special’ amid the Premier League title race this season. Salah spoke after Liverpool’s dramatic Premier League 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Two goals from Salah and Elliott gave Liverpool the victory over Crystal Palace. Liverpool were below par
EPL: Salah rates Liverpool’s chances of winning title after topping table
Activist recounts near-death experience in alleged DSS custody
Bayelsa youth activist Collins Trueman Opumie told the State High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Friday of his near-death experience in the custody of the Department of State Security, DSS, after his illegal arrest on August 2, 2016, and detained for two years based on the complaint filed by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NAOC.
Activist recounts near-death experience in alleged DSS custody
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