Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 8th June 2024
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Gov Yusuf declares State of Emergency on education, reopens schools shut by Ganduje
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, on Saturday, declared State of Emergency on education. He also announced the employment of 5,632 teachers under the Better Education Service Delivery For All (BESDA) programme, a World Bank initiative which aims at increasing equitable access for out-of-school children in Nigeria and improve literacy in focus states. Speaking
Makinde: Next Olubadan will be installed as soon as he is strong enough
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be installed as soon as he is strong enough, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said. Speaking in Ibadan on Saturday, Makinde said he had received the recommendation of Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan by the Olubadan-in-Council. According to him, due process was adhered to in the selection
The last one year has been challenging – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the last one year has been a challenging time for the country. The President said he has been working, retooling and rejigging the financial system to bring prosperity and relief to Nigerians. President Tinubu who made the remarks at the inauguration of engineering infrastructure in Guzape District Lot
EFCC raids Ondo Night Clubs, arrests groom-to-be at Bachelor’s eve
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided some nightclubs at Alagbaka axis of Akure, Ondo state capital, on Friday night arresting scores of fun-seekers, including a young man whose wedding is Saturday. It was gathered that the heavily armed operatives stormed the clubs, Shauz Club and Signatures Club, known for hosting night parties and
Zulum hands over power to Deputy, embarks on Hajj trip
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state has handed over power to his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, and embarked on a trip to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj exercise. Daily Trust reports that Zulum joined 1,815 Borno pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. During an emergency session on Friday, Speaker of the Borno House of Assembly,
Enemies of Kano distracted Gov Yusuf for one year – Kwankwaso
Leader of Kwankwasiyya movement and the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the opposition in Kano of distracting government for one year. Kwankwaso reacted to the development during the occasion of the declaration of the State of Emergency on education in Kano State. He said, “Let me
LG chairmanship aspirant shot dead in Enugu
Ejike Ugwueze, an aspirant for the position of local government Chairman in Enugu State has been shot dead. The victim was killed while driving along Neke Odenigbo, a community in Enugu East Local Government Area, in on Friday night. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Ugwueze was an aspirant for the position of chairperson
UPDATED: FG names Abuja roads after Achebe, Clerk
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to name two roads in Guzape Districts after Chinua Achebe and J. P. Clerk. Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and a central figure of modern African literature, while J. P. Clerk. was a Nigerian poet and
NNPP chieftain tackles FG over traffic-induced hardship on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The Southwest Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged the Federal Government to take immediate action against construction company Julius Berger for their roadblocks on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Ajadi emphasized that the prolonged gridlock, especially on the long bridge section, is causing significant distress and dehumanization for Nigerians
Tinubu’s unplanned Leadership must end in 2027 – Salihu Lukman
Former national vice chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has asked opposition parties and other critical stakeholders in the country to mobilise Nigerians towards dislodging the APC in 2027. Lukman, a former Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), in a statement on Saturday, said pushing the APC out
Kano to build 300 labs, 1,000 classrooms, employ 10,000 teachers
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Saturday declared a state of emergency on education in the state, with a promise to immediately employ 10, 000 teachers across the state. The declaration took place at the Kano Government House, with the governor emphasizing that the era of educational negligence in the state is over.
Kano to build 300 labs, 1,000 classrooms, employ 10,000 teachers
‘I don’t have land in Guzape area of FCT’ – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said he has no plot of land in Guzape district of Abuja. Guzape district is a not-so-new highbrow area located in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. He spoke while inaugurating a road project in the Guzape district. Tinubu said: “I stand here as
‘I don’t have land in Guzape area of FCT’ – Tinubu
EPL: I’ve spoken with Arteta – Cazorla on possible return to Arsenal
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has revealed that he has spoken with Mikel Arteta about a fairytale return to the club. The 38-year-old is still playing and is eyeing promotion to LaLiga with Real Oviedo through the play-offs. Oviedo played Eibar in a two-legged semi-final, before the big showpiece to decide who goes up. Cazorla
EPL: I’ve spoken with Arteta – Cazorla on possible return to Arsenal
FCT: Wike begs Tinubu to name Abuja roads after Chinua Achebe, J.P. Clark
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has appealed with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to name the 32km Guzape District Lot II Road after the late literary icon Chinua Achebe. He also asked the President to name another district road after J.P. Clark. Wike made the appeal during the commissioning of the 32km Guzape
FCT: Wike begs Tinubu to name Abuja roads after Chinua Achebe, J.P. Clark
Ebonyi Assembly resolves community’s kingship tussle
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petition, Justice and Judiciary, led by Hon Chikaodili Nomeh, has authenticated the nomination of Chief Jacob Nwakpa as monarch-elect of Nkomoro autonomous community in Ezza North Local Government Area. The committee in a statement signed by the assembly’s public relation officer, Sylvester Egede and made available
Ebonyi Assembly resolves community’s kingship tussle
EPL: Don’t sack Ten Hag – Van Gaal tells Man United
Former Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has urged the Red Devils not to sack current head coach Erik ten Hag. Van Gaal wants Manchester United to give Ten Hag more time at Old Trafford. Ten Hag’s future at Man United is uncertain despite winning the FA Cup last season. There have been speculations that
EPL: Don’t sack Ten Hag – Van Gaal tells Man United
Olubadan: Olakulehin will be installed when he’s strong enough – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the current Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin would be installed as the Olubadan when he is strong enough to complete the processes of his coronation. Makinde made this declaration on Saturday in Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST reports that the Olubadan stool became vacant
Olubadan: Olakulehin will be installed when he’s strong enough – Makinde
Kaduna: Police arrest two bandits, recover AK-47 rifle, five vehicles
Operatives of Kaduna State Police Command have apprehended two suspected bandits, recovering an AK-47 rifle and five motor vehicles. A statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, said, “At about 0310 hours on June 6, 2024, while conducting a routine patrol near the Agoro Level Crossing area, a team from the
Kaduna: Police arrest two bandits, recover AK-47 rifle, five vehicles
Displaced Tiv in Taraba send SOS to COAS
Displaced members of the Tiv ethnic group in Taraba State have pleaded with the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to come to their aid and help them return to their ancestral homes in Wukari local government area of the state. The internally displaced persons, IDPs, who made the appeal on Saturday
Displaced Tiv in Taraba send SOS to COAS
LaLiga: He’ll surpass everyone – Zidane hails Real Madrid’s latest signing
Former Real Madrid midfielder and manager, Zinedine Zidane has made a bold prediction about the club’s new signing, Kylian Mbappe’s future. Zidane spoke in an interview with Telefoot, where he claimed that Mbappe would ‘surpass everyone’ and leave a lasting legacy at the club. Real Madrid announced the signing of the former Paris Saint-Germain superstar
LaLiga: He’ll surpass everyone – Zidane hails Real Madrid’s latest signing
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