Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 4th May 2024
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Nigerians in a hurry to see positive changes, Sultan tells leaders
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has tasked leaders on good governance, saying Nigerians are in a hurry to see positive changes that will renew their hopes. He also urged Nigerians to prioritise the unity of the country
Russia adds Zelensky to criminal ‘wanted’ list
Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a move Kyiv dismissed as a sign of Moscow’s “desperation”. Zelensky’s name appeared on Saturday on the Russian interior ministry’s “wanted” list, an online database of alleged criminals sought by the Russian authorities. It said the Ukrainian leader was wanted “under an
Return to site or be embarrassed, Fubara tells contractor who received N4bn
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has warned the contractor handling the Bori Internal Roads project, who reportedly absconded with N4bn mobilization fund paid to him, to return to site. Governor Fubara, who visited the site on Saturday, expressed anger that the contractor should abandon the project after more than 80 per cent of the
Accountant sues wife, police over plot to arrest him for infidelity
Consequent upon the incessant intimidation and harassment meted on him by the police on the alleged instigation of his estranged wife Mrs Endurance Modupe Makolo, a Lagos based accountant and businessman, Paul Makolo, has filed a fundamental right enforcement suit before the Ikeja division of the Lagos State High Court. The applicant brought the application
Zulum loses Igbo Adviser
Special Adviser to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Community Relations, Chief Kester Ogualili, is dead. Ogualili passed away at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital after a protracted illness. The deceased, who hailed from Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra, lived most of his life in Borno. In a condolence message released by
Tax law: Court orders seal of company’s premises over breach
A Magistrate’s Court in Abuja has ordered the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) to seal the premises of a company over non-filing of annual returns. Magistrate Janada Balami on Friday said the application by FCT-IRS against Ifedi A.K. Nigeria Ltd had merit and granted same to seal the No 6 Rudolph Close off Katsina-Ala Street,
How to achieve abundance of food – Primate
The Primate of the African Church- Julius Osayande Olayinka Abbey, has said to ensure the abundance of food in our land, the government must address the problem of insecurity which affects farmers. He declared that there is hunger in the country despite the best efforts of the Federal and State governments. The Primate stated this
Ipswich promoted to Premier League for first time in 22 years
Ipswich returned to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after beating Huddersfield 2-0 to secure promotion from the Championship on Saturday. Goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson ensured the Tractor Boys became just the fourth side in the Premier League era to go from the third to the top tier
Archbishop, 5 other clerics kidnapped in Anambra
Archbishop Uka Uka Osim of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, his wife, Anne Osim and son, Roland Uka Osim, have been kidnapped. They and three other clergymen of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, were abducted in Abia State on May 1, 2024. They were travelling to Awka, capital of Anambra State, on
Arsenal sink Bournemouth to move four points clear in title race
Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard inspired a 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday. The Gunners’ fourth successive victory ensured second placed Manchester City will not be able to knock them out of pole position this weekend even if they beat Wolves in
Messi desperate to beat Ronaldo – Carragher
Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher has said that Lionel Messi was desperate to beat Cristiano Ronaldo for important awards. Messi’s and Ronaldo’s achievements in football would be nearly impossible for any other player to reach. They made it almost impossible for any other player to become the best in the world for more than a
Messi desperate to beat Ronaldo – Carragher
BREAKING: Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat
Real Madrid have been confirmed as LaLiga champions for the 2023–2024 season. This follows Girona’s 4-2 win over Barcelona in the late kick-off. Carlo Ancelotti’s men had defeated Cadiz 3-0 at home, thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Joselu. These results mean Real now have 87 points after 34 fixtures. Barca’s loss
BREAKING: Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat
EPL: They’re champions — Joe Cole on team that may win title
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has said that he sees no fault in the current Arsenal team, insisting that Mikel Arteta’s side looks like champions. This was following the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners defeated the Cherries at the Emirates with a calm, composed and extremely clinical
EPL: They’re champions — Joe Cole on team that may win title
T Y Danjuma advises Nigerians to use culture to strengthen national cohesion
Former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has identified culture and tradition as veritable tools for strengthening unity, national cohesion and integration amongst Nigerians. He stated this in a message to the 2024 Zuru Emirate Uhola Cultural Festival and Agricultural Show held in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi on Saturday, NAN reports Danjuma, who was
T Y Danjuma advises Nigerians to use culture to strengthen national cohesion
Coalition asks Police to stop using Cybercrime Act to harass journalists
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom, CWPPF, have called on the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the Cybercrime Act, 2015, ceases to be a weapon used for the harassment and arbitrary detainment of journalists and media workers. The coalition made the call on Saturday while reacting to the reported arrest and
Coalition asks Police to stop using Cybercrime Act to harass journalists
Zamfara: Stop wasting resources, focus on governance – APC youths to Gov Dauda
Youths of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State have asked Governor Dauda Lawal to use the state’s resources for the benefit of the citizens. The APC youths wondered why the governor did not set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to try the immediate past governor, Dr Bello Matawalle, for alleged corruption. According
Zamfara: Stop wasting resources, focus on governance – APC youths to Gov Dauda
Insecurity: Farmer urges govt to return sacked villagers of Burdugau community
A farmer from Katsina State, Sanusi Muhammad Burdugau has appealed to the State Government and Malumfashi Local Government Council of the State to return the displaced villagers of Burdugau back to their community to enable them participate in rainy season farming. Burdugau noted that about three months ago, a man and eleven married women were
Insecurity: Farmer urges govt to return sacked villagers of Burdugau community
Taraba monarch seeks upgrade of chiefdom, creation of more districts
The paramount ruler of Jenjo community of Karim-Lamido local government council, David Robert, has urged the Taraba State government to upgrade the Jen chiefdom to second class status and create more district heads. The monarch made the request on Saturday during the Jenjo Cultural Day Celebration, held at Major General Boniface Robert Sinjen Sports and
Taraba monarch seeks upgrade of chiefdom, creation of more districts
WHO urges Nigerian Govt to invest in data to combat malaria
The World Health Organisation, WHO, and other stakeholders have urged the Nigerian Government to invest in data and effective sustainable approaches to malaria elimination in the country. Speaking at the Ministerial Roundtable Meeting – Rethinking Malaria Elimination in Nigeria, held in Abuja, WHO regional director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, emphasised on the importance of
WHO urges Nigerian Govt to invest in data to combat malaria
Super Eagles stars Aribo, Ajayi clash in Championship playoff semis
Super Eagles duo, Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi, will put friendship aside when their clubs, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, clash in the semi-final of the Sky Bet Championship playoff. The pairings for the playoff was confirmed on Saturday following the completion of the regular season. Southampton had already booked their place in the playoff
Super Eagles stars Aribo, Ajayi clash in Championship playoff semis
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