Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 23rd December 2023
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2 killed, 7 injured in Sagamu-Benin-Ore expressway crash
Two persons died while seven others sustained injuries in a road crash at J4, along the Sagamu/Ijebu-Ode/Ore expressway. Our correspondent gathered that the crash occurred on Saturday at 3:35 pm, involving a Chevrolet SUV marked WWW75MW, and a truck marked, SRA584XB. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Spokesman, Florence Okpe, confirmed the accident to newsmen
Court Orders Seizure Of CBN Property Over Judgment Debt
A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, the state capital, has ordered the seizure of a vehicle belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over a suit between John Eche Okpe, a legal practitioner, and the apex bank. The writ attachment ordered by Justice N.D. Shaseet was signed by the registrar, and the
UK To Deport Nigerian Student Over Terrorism Threat
Somtochukwu Okwuoha, a Nigerian Masters Student at the University of Dundee in Scotland, has been handed a 40-month jail term. This was after he made terrorist threats against faculty staff and other students of the institution. BBC reported that after being found guilty of the crime by a Peth Sheriff Court, Okwuoha would also be
We’re Working To Protect Electricity Consumers – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said it is working to protect electricity consumers. It said this was why it capped the monthly energy charge electricity distribution companies could impose on consumers, especially those unmetered. The NERC also said a total of 148,389 meters were installed in the third quarter of 2023. This, it
Nigeria Not A Poor Country – Tinubu’s Wife
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday said Nigeria could not be described as a poor country. She however called on rich people to help the poor. In her Christmas message after holding a Christmas party for the children of Nana Berry Orphanage in Abuja, she said 2024 would be glorious for Nigerians, while
Veteran actor, Dejumo Lewis, dies at 80
The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into a state of mourning as one of its veterans in the film sector, Dejumo Lewis, has died. It was gathered that the movie star died at *0. In a message via his verified Instagram account, iconic actor and filmmaker Saidi Balogun made the sad news. Sharing a
Yuletide: FG to allow Nigerians with expired passports return home
The Federal Government has instructed that Nigerians with expired passports who are planning to return to the country to celebrate the yuletide be allowed in without any hindrance. In a letter dated 22nd December 2023 by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Wura-Ola Adepoju, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar,
NCPC Fumes Over Escapee Pilgrims, Imposes New Rules
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has frowned upon the tactics employed by some pilgrims to abscond once they get to the holy land. It therefore vows to adopt whistle-blowing to identify staff of the commission who aid such pilgrims. In a communiqué at the end of a four-day retreat in Jos and made available
Nasarawa Poly suspends 7 students for displaying ‘immoral pictures’ on social media
Isah Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic (IMAP), Nasarawa State, has suspended seven students of the institution for allegedly displaying immoral pictures on social media during a graduation celebration. In a statement on Saturday by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr. Ali Hassan Mohammed, the affected students are to resume during 2023/2024 academic session with letters
Niger Targets N1tn Revenue From Agric In Five Years
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State says his administration is targeting N1tn in revenue through the Niger Food Security and Logistics Company in the next five years. The Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy to the governor, Mr Abdullberqy Ebbo, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday said the move would employ over 100,000 farmers
Salah decides when he’ll leave Liverpool to join Egypt for AFCON
Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah will be with the squad until January 7, 2024, before he joins Egypt’s national team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to The Mail’s Lewis Steele, Salah will join Egypt’s squad after Liverpool play their Premier League game against Newcastle United on New Year’s Day. This means Salah
Salah decides when he’ll leave Liverpool to join Egypt for AFCON
Two dead, seven injured in Sagamu-Ore road crash
Two persons died while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road crash at J4, along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Ore highway in Ogun State. The auto-crash occurred on Saturday around 3:35 pm, involving two vehicles: a Chevrolet SUV with registration number WWW75MW and a truck marked SRA584XB. Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC,
Two dead, seven injured in Sagamu-Ore road crash
Yuletide: UBA rewards loyalty, gifts 74 customers over N36m in Super Savers Draw
In line with its usual custom of rewarding loyalty especially during the yuletide season, Africa’s Global Bank – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc- has rewarded its loyal customers in the just concluded UBA Super Savers Draws giving out over N36million in cash prizes. The winners were announced following a highly transparent draw which held
Yuletide: UBA rewards loyalty, gifts 74 customers over N36m in Super Savers Draw
EPL: ‘Sell Nketiah, three others to fund Osimhen’s signing’ – Hutchinson tells Arsenal
Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchinson has urged Arsenal to sell four of their players to fund the signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The four players are Mohamed Elneny, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, and Emile Smith Rowe. Despite Arsenal challenging for the Premier League title for the second season in a row, there has been
EPL: ‘Sell Nketiah, three others to fund Osimhen’s signing’ – Hutchinson tells Arsenal
15 suspects arraigned for stealing Christmas gifts meant for Ibadan family heads
Fifteen suspects arrested in connection with the attack on and stealing from the bus carrying Christmas gifts meant for some compound heads in Ibadan have been arraigned in court. DAILY POST recalls that some people on Thursday attacked a bus carrying gifts meant for some compound heads in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The
15 suspects arraigned for stealing Christmas gifts meant for Ibadan family heads
Hensard University announces tuition, general charges
Hensard University, an institution dedicated to providing quality education that focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics, practical skills, has announced tuition and general charges for 2023/2024 academic session that starts in January. “As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional academic programmes and maintaining a conducive learning environment, Hensard University has structured the fees to ensure
Hensard University announces tuition, general charges
‘2024 will be glorious for Nigerians’ – First Lady Tinubu
The wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, said on Saturday at the State House that the year 2024 would be glorious for Nigerians. The First Lady said this in her Christmas message after she held a Christmas party for the children of Nana Berry Orphanage in Abuja. She also advised parents to continue to give
‘2024 will be glorious for Nigerians’ – First Lady Tinubu
Ex-Man Utd coach Solskjaer offered management job
Former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been offered a return to management at Turkish club Besiktas. According to NTV Spor, Solskjaer has been offered the role on an 18-month contract. The Norwegian has been out of work since he left Man United in 2021. Solskjaer, who has also previously coached Molde and
Ex-Man Utd coach Solskjaer offered management job
EPL: Scholes names Man Utd’s real problem after 2-0 loss to West Ham
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes said that goal-scoring is the club’s real problem this season. Scholes said this after Man United’s 2-0 Premier League defeat to West Ham on Saturday. Two goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus ensured the Hammers defeated the Red Devils at the London Stadium. “United have got real problems. Goalscoring
EPL: Scholes names Man Utd’s real problem after 2-0 loss to West Ham
Troops rescue 52 kidnap victims in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Hadarin Daji, OPHD, have rescued 52 kidnapped victims in a successful and well-coordinated operation in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. In a statement it shared on its official X account, the Army said that this was in continuation with the onslaught against terrorists through a
Troops rescue 52 kidnap victims in Sokoto
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