Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 11th July 2024
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Soludo: Govs will review Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has said that state governors will meet Thursday night to review the judgment of the Supreme Court that granted financial autonomy to local government. Soludo, who spoke to State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu, said even though he had not seen the judgement, it was “great”.
Chief Imam of Jos is dead
The Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has passed away. Bashir Lawal Adam, the son of the late chief imam, confirmed the death, stating that his father died on Thursday at a private hospital in Jos after a brief illness. He said the late Islamic cleric, who died
Mr Thank You moves Cristiano Ronaldo into 2nd place
HypeAuditor international platform of analytics of Influencers posted a ranking of the most popular people in the world. The ranking includes those Influencers who have gained more followers in the first half of 2024. The first place was taken by Mr Thank You He has 27 million plus new followers. That’s almost twice as many
Rema releases sophomore album, ‘HEIS’
Rapper and singer, Divine Ibukor, popularly known as Rema, on Thursday, released his sophomore album titled ‘HEIS’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, in 2022, Rema released his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Rave and Roses’, which featured collaborations with international artistes like Chris Brown, 6Black and AJ Tracey, among others. In “HEIS,” an
LG Autonomy: Tinubu, govs in closed door meeting after Supreme Court judgement
President Bolaa Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with some governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting which is coming after the Supreme Court judgement affirmed the constitutional autonomy of local government areas in the country, started immediately after the President met with Labour leaders. Vice-President Kashim Shettima is also attending the meeting holding at
Plenary: Akpabio, Lawan clash over resumption time
The Senate on Thursday went into an emergency closed-door session sequel to a heated disagreement between a former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan (Yobe North) and the incumbent Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during plenary. Daily Trust reports that according to the Senate rules, plenary is supposed to commence by 10am and rounds off by 2pm.
Ex-minister who collapsed outside Court sent to Kuje Prison
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of Saleh Mamman, who was sacked as Minister of Power under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, in Kuje prison. Mamman was remanded after pleading not guilty to a 12-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preferred against him. The trial judge, Justice
Nigerians buying yam in pieces as prices soar
Many Nigerians in Abuja and environs who cannot afford a whole tuber of yam have resorted to buying it in pieces as prices of foodstuff prices soar. A visit to some markets in the FCT by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday showed that yam sellers, desirous to make sales now cut yams
Court orders Ganduje’s trial in absentia
A Kano State High Court presided by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu has refused to grant an application by prosecution counsel which sought a bench warrant against former Governor of Kano State and national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and six others. Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat, and 6 others were
70% of Nigerians refused to pay bribes in 2023 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says 70 per cent of Nigerians refused to pay bribes in 2023 on at least one occasion. This is according to the “NBS Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends Report” released in Abuja on Thursday. The report said the bribery refusal rate was found to be highest in the
Lawyer slams Aiyedatiwa over appointment of transition committees for LCDAs
An Ondo State-based lawyer and human rights activist, Tope Temokun, has described the appointment of transition committees for the Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in the state by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as illegal. Temokun, who stated that the appointment was a directed attack on the people, stated that any committee constituted other than a democratically
Lawyer slams Aiyedatiwa over appointment of transition committees for LCDAs
Naira appreciates against dollar first time since last week
The naira appreciated against the dollar at both official and parallel foreign exchange markets for the first time since last week. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated marginally to N1,554.65 against the dollar on Thursday from N1,561.98 traded Wednesday. This represents an N7.33 gain against the dollar compared to the N1,561.98 traded the previous
Naira appreciates against dollar first time since last week
Police dismiss corporal who rejected transfer
The Nigeria Police has dismissed Corporal Buba Adamu for refusing to report to his new station in Kaduna, where he was transferred from Cross River Command nine years ago. The corporal was said to have promoted himself to the rank of superintendent and operated illegal activities in the Cross River Command. The spokesperson of the
Police dismiss corporal who rejected transfer
LG autonomy: Anyone against Supreme Court judgement enemy of Nigeria – Onjey
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has commended the seven-man panel of the Supreme Court of Nigeria led by Justice Emmanuel Agim over its judgement on local government autonomy. Onjeh said anyone against the judgement was an enemy of Nigeria. This comes after the landmark judgement of the apex court
LG autonomy: Anyone against Supreme Court judgement enemy of Nigeria – Onjey
Guber poll: APC tells Ighodalo’s running mate to quit as SSG
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Osarodio Ogie, the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the September 21, 2024, governorship election, to immediately resign his position as the Secretary to the State Government. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State APC acting chairman, Emperor Jarret
Guber poll: APC tells Ighodalo’s running mate to quit as SSG
Ebonyi Assembly bans church crusades of spiritual cleansing
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed a motion banning all forms of spiritual crusade aimed at community cleansing and fishing out witches and wizards by self-acclaimed prophets of God. The ban took place during the plenary at the Assembly’s complex on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Assembly’s Public Relations Officer,
Ebonyi Assembly bans church crusades of spiritual cleansing
Ondo NLC elects new chairman
The Nigeria Labour Congress in Ondo State has elected Olapade Ademola, as their new chairman. Ademola was elected by members of the State Executive Council, SEC, of the NLC at a special meeting held at the state NLC secretariat, Akure. He replaced the previous chairman Comrade Victor Oladele Amoko who retired. At the meeting, the
Ondo NLC elects new chairman
Imo: Stakeholders accuse oil companies of neglecting host communities
Stakeholders from oil-producing communities in Imo State have indicted multinational oil companies operating in the area for neglecting their social and economic responsibilities towards addressing many challenges facing the people of the area. The accusation was made during a stakeholder summit held in Owerri organised by the Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs, Prince Henry Okafor,
Imo: Stakeholders accuse oil companies of neglecting host communities
American actress, Shelley Duvall dies at 75
American actress Shelley Duvall has passed away at 75. Her partner, Dan Gilroy confirmed her death to The Hollywood Reporter. She died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, Dan Gilroy, on Thursday. “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s
American actress, Shelley Duvall dies at 75
Keep holding public officials accountable – Speaker Abass to Reps press corps
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has said that media plays a significant role in fostering democracy between those in positions of authority and the public, tasking journalists to keep holding public officials to account. The Speaker made the remarks at the National Assembly on Thursday at the commissioning of the newly
Keep holding public officials accountable – Speaker Abass to Reps press corps
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