Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Islamic Movement Calls For Total Ceasefire In Gaza
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites, on Tuesday, called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent more deaths in Gaza, Palestine. Since October, the bombing by the Israeli forces has intensified to a degree not seen until now; northern Gaza is being razed to the ground, while the whole Strip is being
Man arrested for stabbing court clerk to death in Yola
A 43-year-old man, identified as Linus Dimas, who resides in Kugama Wuro Jibir, Mayo Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has been apprehended by operatives of the state police command. The suspect allegedly refused to accept a court summons served on him by Yauba Usman, a staff member of Nasarawo Jereng Area Court. In a
NSCDC nabs illegal miners, rail track vandals in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) FCT Command has arrested two suspected vandals of railway infrastructure and 11 illegal miners. Okomanyi Comfort, the spokesperson of NSCDC FCT command, in a statement on Tuesday, said the two railway vandals were arrested by the Operatives of the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure unit of the command
Rivers Crisis: PDP Rejects Resolution, Insists On Fresh Poll To Replace 25 Lawmakers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the peace brokered by President Bola Tinubu over the crisis between the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and his estranged godfather and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, the Acting National Chairman of the party,
Cash Scarcity: Nigerians Tired Of Excuses, Fix Problem Now, NLC Tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday asked the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to find immediate solutions to the current scarcity of naira being experienced by Nigerians. The NLC said the CBN and Federal Government’s disregard for warnings meant they were deliberately inciting Nigerians against the system and constituted authority.
Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To Soun Of Ogbomoso
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented staff of office and instrument of office to the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye. During the event, which took place at the Ogbomoso township stadium, Makinde noted that the presentation was done in line with the power vested in him as the governor
We Want Absolute Peace In Benue, Alia Begs Military
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday appealed to the military high command that the state needed absolute peace and not the relative peace being witnessed currently. This was as the Chief of Defence Staff pledged that efforts were ongoing to ensure that all internally displaced persons camps across the country were closed
We’ll end insecurity next year – FG
The Federal Government says it understands the seriousness of the security challenges facing the country and promises to end insecurity before the end of 2024. State Minister of Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, said this in an interview with BBC Hausa. Matawalle added that the government was adopting a proactive approach to combat bandits before they
PWDs denied right to education, medical care, others – Minister
The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, has said most of the rights of people with disabilities, such as right to education, medical care, employment and free movement are not given to them. The minister, who stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Education commemoration of the 2023 International
Adamawa Assembly Passes N225.9bn 2024 Budget
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a budget of N225.893 billion for the state’s services in 2024, as presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The budget was passed after the presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on Finance, Budget, and Appropriation. Speaking during the consideration of the report, the Majority
Police confirm abduction of High Court judge in A’Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a High Court Judge, Justice Joy Uwana, and her driver in Oron Local Government Area of the state. The judge was abducted on Monday along with her driver, while her police orderly was killed in the attack that occurred on the Uyo-Okobo road. SP
Police confirm abduction of High Court judge in A’Ibom
EPL: Agbonlahor names players Arsenal should sell to fund Toney’s signing
Former Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Arsenal to consider selling both Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah to raise funds for a move to sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney in January. Agbonlahor said that Toney, who was handed a betting-related ban earlier this year, is a strong footballer. Toney has been linked with Arsenal,
EPL: Agbonlahor names players Arsenal should sell to fund Toney’s signing
Osun govt lifts curfew in Ilobu, Ifon-Osun communities
The Osun State Government has directed that the curfew earlier imposed on both Ilobu and Ifon-Osun communities be lifted effective Wednesday, December 20, 2023. According to the state government, the decision was made following a semblance of peace and orderliness in the communities. In a statement by Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,
Osun govt lifts curfew in Ilobu, Ifon-Osun communities
Gov Mutfwang assures Plateau citizens of prudent financial management
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring prudent financial management in all sectors of the state. Mutfwang stated this while unveiling a 32-seater coaster bus purchased by the management of the Mighty Jets International Football Club of Jos on Tuesday. He said: “I’m highly delighted to be able to
Gov Mutfwang assures Plateau citizens of prudent financial management
NDPC issues code of conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organisations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has issued a Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organisations, DPCOs, in the country. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this is in line with the commission’s enforcement drive in 2024 and the bid to ensure professionalism among firms that are licenced to carry out
NDPC issues code of conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organisations
Yuletide: Police ban fireworks, street carnivals in Osun
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police has announced that knockouts, bangers, fireworks, and other explosives are banned during the Yuletide festivities. The police command also prohibits street carnivals throughout the state. A statement by Isyaku Mohammed, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, issued by the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Tuesday said: “Members
Yuletide: Police ban fireworks, street carnivals in Osun
Rivers crisis: ‘Tinubu favoured Wike’ – Clark fumes
Ijaw leader Edwin Clark has said the eight-point resolution released on Monday to abolish the political crisis in Rivers State was one-sided and unacceptable. DAILY POST recalls that President Bola Tinubu and other stakeholders met on Monday with Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, and his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, over the crisis in the state.
Rivers crisis: ‘Tinubu favoured Wike’ – Clark fumes
‘No new bank robbery in Ekiti’ – Police counter fake news
The Ekiti State Police Command has described as false a social media report of an alleged bank robbery in Ado-Ekiti and Ikere-Ekiti on Tuesday. The robbery attack was debunked by the command through a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abutu Sunday. Debunking the news, DSP Abutu Sunday noted that the news
‘No new bank robbery in Ekiti’ – Police counter fake news
Nigeria Immigration decorates 98 promoted officers in Rivers
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has decorated 98 newly promoted senior and middle cadre officers at its Rivers State Command. The NIS also inducted 54 newly recruited personnel after their convocation and orientation at the command. The newly decorated officers consist of 43 females and 55 males. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Comptroller
Nigeria Immigration decorates 98 promoted officers in Rivers
Gov Alia flags off distribution of palliatives in Benue
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has flagged off the distribution of palliatives to residents of the state to cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidy. Gov Alia, while performing the exercise at the premises of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, on Tuesday in Makurdi, said the items consisted of 35 trucks of
Gov Alia flags off distribution of palliatives in Benue
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