Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Monday 18th December 2023
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Sign bill against sexual harassment, NANS urges Tinubu
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Tinubu to sign the sexual harassment prohibition bill for tertiary institutions into law. The call is coming after the suspension of the dean of faculty of law at the University of Calabar, over sexual harassment allegations. In a statement on Monday, Pedro Chibuzo
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Iyabo Ojo slams Naira Marley with N1bn lawsuit
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo in a countersuit has slammed popular singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley with a suit demanding N1bn. It should be recalled that the counsel of the Marlian Record label boss recently sent out a pre-action notice demanding that the actress pay N500 million in damages for allegedly linking the singer to
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Egypt’s President wins third term
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi secured a commanding majority of 89.6% of the vote to secure a second six-year term, as declared by Egypt’s electoral commission on Monday. The head of the authority, Hazem Badawy, said that the election saw “unprecedented” voter turnout of 66.8%. President Sisi, a former army chief who has ruled Egypt for
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Barau moves to halt Shoprite’s exit from Kano
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has set machinery in place to halt the moves by Shoprite, one of Nigeria’s prominent supermarket chains, to close its only branch in Kano State. Located on the famous Ado Bayero Mall in Kano, Shoprite last week announced its decision to exit the Centre of Commerce
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JUST IN: Tinubu meets Fubara, Odili, others over Rivers crisis
President Bola Tinubu is in a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, and other stakeholders at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The Monday meeting is coming after weeks of strained relationship between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of
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Man who abused his spouse arrested, to be arraigned soon – Akwa Ibom governor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has condemned an act of spousal abuse captured in a viral video circulating on social media. The video depicts an act of violence inflicted by Ekere Ebong upon his wife. In response to the incident, the governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, condemned
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Your appointment not for ‘cake sharing’, Tinubu tells NNPCL board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the 11-man board and management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Speaking after the inauguration in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the president charged the board members to focus on profitability, increased production, and robust governance. President Tinubu stressed that their appointment should
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Court Restrains Buhari’s Minister From Holding Public Office
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has restrained the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, from holding public office unless she, within 30 days, apologises publicly for disrespecting the court. The court, presided over by Justice U.P. Kekemeke ruled that the injunction would become perpetual if Tallen, who
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20-year-old ladies too young for me – Billionaire Mike Adenuga’s son, Paddy
Padi a son of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Dr Mike Adenuga, has said that ladies in their 20s a quite too young for him when considering having an amorous affair with the lady. While reeling out his achievement 21 years ago, he noted that any lady who is 20 years old was not born when he
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BUK Alumni Association elects new Excos
Bayero University, Kano Alumni Association (BUKAA) has elected new officials. The election was held on Wednesday, December 16, in Kano State. Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, who is a 1987 alumnus of the institution, delivered a keynote address at the event. The election produced Alh. Shuaibu Idris Mikati as the president of the association,
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Plateau Utd forward Hilary eyes top scorer award after 5-1 win over Bayelsa Utd
Plateau United forward Albert Hilary has said the team is yet to show their full potential despite thrashing Bayelsa United in Jos. Hilary scored a hat-trick in the Peace Boys’ 5-1 humiliation of Bayelsa United at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Nenrot Silas and Izuchukwu Chimezie scored a goal each in the game. Hilary,
Plateau Utd forward Hilary eyes top scorer award after 5-1 win over Bayelsa Utd
‘Anyone culpable will be prosecuted’ – Nigerian military warns against illicit drug
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, has declared that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not shield any military personnel found culpable of illicit drug abuse and trafficking. Musa gave the assurance when he visited the chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd)
‘Anyone culpable will be prosecuted’ – Nigerian military warns against illicit drug
Japa syndrome: FG considers repatriating absconded TETFund-sponsored university lecturers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has described as alarming the number of university lecturers who were sponsored to study abroad under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) but have absconded. Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen during the TETFund management retreat held in Makurdi, Benue State. Echono said
Japa syndrome: FG considers repatriating absconded TETFund-sponsored university lecturers
‘We disbursed over N400bn to tertiary institutions in 2023’ – TETFund
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Fund, TETFund, Sonny Echono, said the board has disbursed over N400 billion to tertiary institutions across the country in 2023. Echono disclosed this on Monday in Makurdi while speaking to journalists during TETFund’s management retreat. He said that the amount represented the backlog of previous years that were not
‘We disbursed over N400bn to tertiary institutions in 2023’ – TETFund
Kogi govt arrests 10 illegal miners, impounds over 50 trucks carrying coal
The Kogi State Government has arrested 10 miners operating illegally in Ankpa Local Government Area. The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu, disclosed this on Monday evening in Ankpa when his ministry, in collaboration with the Kogi State Special Task Force on Illegal Smuggling of Firearms and Other Related Crimes,
Kogi govt arrests 10 illegal miners, impounds over 50 trucks carrying coal
Otukpo bank robbery: Police neutralise two, arrest four suspects
The police declared on Monday that they have arrested four suspects and neutralised two in connection with the October 23 deadly bank robbery in Otukpo, Benue State. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, said this in Abuja at a meeting with Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioner of Police.
Otukpo bank robbery: Police neutralise two, arrest four suspects
EPL: Mourinho reveals he was accused of bullying Man Utd star
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he was accused of bullying a Red Devils United player during his time at Old Trafford. Mourinho made the claim when speaking on The Obi One podcast. The Portuguese joined Man United in 2016 and helped them win the League Cup and Europa League. He also led
EPL: Mourinho reveals he was accused of bullying Man Utd star
Yuletide: FRSC to deploy 1, 225 officers in Osun
The Osun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has revealed that 1,225 officers will be deployed during the Christmas festive period. According to Sector Commander Henry Benamaisia, this is to ensure safety on highways. Benamaisia, who made this known in an interview with journalists on Monday, added that 24 routes across the
Yuletide: FRSC to deploy 1, 225 officers in Osun
NMA decries non-release of member after 148 days in captivity
The Cross River chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has bemoaned the non-release of its member, Professor Ekanem Ephraim, after 148 days in captivity. NMA chairman, Dr Felix Archibong, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Calabar, the state capital, on Monday. Prof. Ephraim of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital,
NMA decries non-release of member after 148 days in captivity
Champions League: Souness names best teams in Round of 16
Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness has tipped either Arsenal or Manchester City to win the Champions League this season. This is because rival European leagues are “nowhere near as good as the Premier League.” Souness was reacting to the Round of 16 draw conducted on Monday. Holders City will take on FC Copenhagen, while Arsenal face
Champions League: Souness names best teams in Round of 16
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