Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 16th December 2023
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Fubara wanted to resign before rift with Wike escalated – N’Delta Leader
Amid the festering political crisis in Rivers State, the National Coordinator, South-South Leadership Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Saturday said Governor Siminalayi Fubara offered to resign his position before the crisis in the state escalated to the level it currently is. He said it took the intervention of some Peoples Democratic Party leaders to prevail on
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I Have Retired From Politics – Ex-APC Chair, Adamu
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, says he has decided to leave active politics, as he notes that he is beginning to develop allergy to political activities. Adamu disclosed this at the launch of a book titled ‘Progressive Governance, Showcasing The Achievements of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi
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Chelsea return to winning ways, beat Sheffield United 2-0
Chelsea returned to winning ways at Stamford Bridge against bottom club Sheffield United, winning 2-0. Cole Palmer smashed Raheem Sterling’s low cross into the net in the 54th minute and he turned provider just after the hour mark as Nicolas Jackson slotted home. It was just their third Premier League home win in a tough
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Olise strikes late to help Crystal Palace hold Man City
Michael Olise’s late penalty saw Crystal Palace complete a surprise comeback at the Etihad to hold Manchester City to a 2-2 draw. Man City had dominated possession and looked to be in complete control after Jack Grealish put them ahead in the 24th minute and Rico Lewis added their second with his 54th-minute finish. But
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Luton, Bournemouth clash abandoned after player’s collapse
Luton’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth was abandoned on Saturday after Hatters captain Tom Lockyer collapsed during the second half. With the score level at 1-1 in the 65th minute, Lockyer suddenly fell to the turf in a worrying scene. Play was paused as the Luton defender received treatment from medics while both sides were
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Tinubu celebrates Buhari at 81
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. Tinubu extolled the peerless leadership
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Plateau set to establish film village
Plateau State Government has said it is set to commence the foundation laying ceremony of the National Film Village in order to boost the entertainment industry in the state. Taking newsmen around the project sites on Friday in Kuru and Mararaban Jama’a in Jos South LGA, the Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Joshua
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Oil licence: Court dismisses suit against FG, NNPCL
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit by Kaztec Engineering Ltd over oil mining licences. Justice N.E. Maha on Friday struck out Kaztec Engineering Ltd’s lawsuit challenging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) statutory concession for OMLs 123, 124, 126, and 137. The judge described the suit as incompetent.
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I’m not responsible for forged signature on fake death certificate of our member – ADP National Chair
National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr. Yabagi Sani, has said that the forgery of his signature in a document announcing the death of the party’s 2023 House of Representatives candidate for Nasarawa Constituency, Kano State, Musa Mohammed Ali, is the handiwork of party members, who are presently being investigated by the police.
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Japa: Avoid irregular routes, NIS tells students
The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) has warned Nigerian students against irregular migration, urging them to migrate through the regular routes if they must relocate. In a rally held at the weekend to mark the Anti-smuggling of Migrants Week in Abuja, personnel of the NIS visited the Government Secondary School (GSS), Airport, Abuja and the University
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EPL: Why Man City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has criticized his players for failing to kill off games. Guardiola was speaking after they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Premier League champions appeared to be on their way to a routine win after Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis gave them a 2-0 lead. However, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s
EPL: Why Man City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace – Guardiola
IPAC chairmanship candidate facing criminal charges in court
The Chairman of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Electoral Committee, Barr Dan Nwanyanwu, has alleged that a key contender for the post of the National Chairman of IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, is facing criminal charges at the Federal High Court, Lokoja, over alleged possession of arms. According to him, findings revealed that the
IPAC chairmanship candidate facing criminal charges in court
NPFL: Onuh confident Abia Warriors will beat Shooting Stars
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Erasmus Onuh has promised the club’s supporters victory ahead of their clash against Shooting Stars. The Ochendo Boys will host Shooting Stars in a matchday 14 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. Abia Warriors are winless in their last three games in the league. The Aba giants have recorded
NPFL: Onuh confident Abia Warriors will beat Shooting Stars
EPL: Tom Lockyer collapses during Bournemouth vs Luton Town clash, match called off
Luton captain, Tom Lockyer collapsed during their Premier League game at Bournemouth on Saturday. The game was at 1-1 when Lockyer fell around the centre circle without anyone close to him in the 58th minute. Medics rushed to attend to the defender and he was eventually stretched off. According to Sky Sports, Lockyer is “alert
EPL: Tom Lockyer collapses during Bournemouth vs Luton Town clash, match called off
‘We will not be distracted’ – Kano Govt reacts to arson attack on LG secretariat
The Kano State Government has said it will not be distracted by the arson attack on Gwale Local Government Secretariat, which was razed by hoodlums. Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, who spoke while inspecting the council secretariat on Saturday, also warned that legal action will be taken against those found to be responsible for the incident.
‘We will not be distracted’ – Kano Govt reacts to arson attack on LG secretariat
Ondo: Acting Gov Aiyedatiwa dares Akeredolu, freezes LG accounts
Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the freezing of accounts of local government administrations across the state. Aiyedatiwa took the decision few weeks after the caretaker chairmen for 18 local government areas and the 33 local council development areas were appointed by his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Recall that before becoming the
Ondo: Acting Gov Aiyedatiwa dares Akeredolu, freezes LG accounts
Rivers crisis: Labour Party drops petition against Fubara
The Labour Party, LP, has dropped its petition against the election of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. Fubara was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 gubernatorial poll in Rivers State. Beatrice Itubo, the LP’s governorship candidate in the state, revealed the withdrawal of the petition in an interview with Channels
Rivers crisis: Labour Party drops petition against Fubara
‘I’m not crying’ — Leverkusen boss says club can cope without Nigerian duo during AFCON
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso says the side is well equipped to cope with the absence of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Boniface and Tella are expected to be included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 AFCON finals. The duo could be away for one month should the
‘I’m not crying’ — Leverkusen boss says club can cope without Nigerian duo during AFCON
Minister seeks inclusion of women in peace building process
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has canvassed the inclusion of women in the nation’s peace building process. The Ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Grace Njoku, made this disclosure in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Saturday. According to the statement,
Minister seeks inclusion of women in peace building process
60m Nigerian youths may become unemployed in next 5 years – Industrialist
The Executive Secretary of Calabar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kenneth Assim Ita, has disclosed that there are over 24 million unemployed youths in Nigeria. He said that if nothing is done to deliberately create jobs, in the next five years, the figure can rise above 60 million. He spoke at the 2023 Nkonib Qua
60m Nigerian youths may become unemployed in next 5 years – Industrialist
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