Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 2nd November 2024
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Majority of appointees heading security agencies are from the North – Presidency
The Presidency has denied the allegation that the current administration is favouring the South West at the expense of other regions in terms of appointments in the security sector. After the appointment of Major General Olufemi Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff, many persons, especially on Social Media, accused President Bola Tinubu of “Yorubanisation”,
CNG demands release of detained #EndBadGovernance protesters
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the continued detention of #EndBadGovernance protesters. Daily Trust had reported how 76 protesters who were arrested during the August 1 to August 10 #EndBadGovernance demonstration were brought to a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday. Among the protesters arraigned were some minors, who appeared visibly malnourished
Lagos: LG chairman who succeeded late predecessor dies in office
Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, is dead. Daily Trust reports that Olakanle, popularly known as Tant’olorun, died four years after his predecessor, Babatunde Oke, passed away while in office in August, 2020. Olakanle, then Vice Chairman, stepped in after he was sworn in by Governor Babajide
Nigeria ready to host Africa Energy Bank – Lokpobiri
The Federal Government has confirmed its readiness to host the headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), following the country’s successful bid in July 2024. Preparations are well underway to ensure a seamless operational launch of the Bank in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s energy sector development. At the
Edo Academy: We trained 15,000 Civil, public servants in 2 years
The Director General, John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, Ms. Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu, has disclosed that the academy has equipped over 15,000 public and civil servants with critical skill to achieve professional excellence for service deliver since inception. Ajoonu disclosed this in Benin, the state capital, during the academy’s open house event and presentation of
Anambra Community Places N10m Bounty on Killers
Ezinano community in Awka-South Local Government Area of Anambra State have announced a N10 million bounty for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for recent killings in the area. Last Sunday, suspected cultists killed 12 people in Nibo, three in Okpuno, and eight in Ifite, all within Awka
We’ll uncover what led to crash of Helicopter – NSIB, Reps
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr. and Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation and Aerospace Technology, have visited the accident site of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5N BQG, to oversee the progress of recovery and investigation operations. Both officials reaffirmed
Nigerian-born UK Politician Badenoch elected Conservative Party leader
Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. She defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting, garnering 53,806 votes to Jenrick’s 41,388. “ANNOUNCED: @KemiBadenoch has been elected Leader of the Conservative Party,” the Conservatives said while announcing this on Saturday via their
SEC Postpones Q3 CMC Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its Third Quarter Capital Market Committee (CMC) Meeting. Our correspondent gathered that the meeting fixed for November 14, 2024, had been postponed. The CMC is an industry-wide body comprising the SEC, capital market operators, trade groups, and other stakeholders. It serves as a pivotal platform for dialogue, facilitates
‘Nigeria Needs Urgent Mental Health Reforms’
Nigeria is in need of urgent mental health reforms to address widespread societal neglect. Furthermore, relevant stakeholders must advocate for the domestication of the mental health act to promote service delivery across the country. The first professor of nursing science in northern Nigeria, Joel Afolayan, made these observations while delivering the University of Ilorin 267th
EndBadGovernance protests: Bauchi governor condemns harsh bail for detained minors
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed anger over the hunger treatment meted out to some minors arrested on August 3, 2024, in connection with their participation in the August nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The governor revealed that about 125 arrested youths, including minors, languished in police cells until Friday, November 1, 2024, when they
EndBadGovernance protests: Bauchi governor condemns harsh bail for detained minors
NSCDC nabs NNPCL truck driver for diverting 10, 000 litres of fuel
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, truck driver, Afeez Adegbola, for allegedly diverting 10,000 litres of petrol belonging to the company. The state commandant of the corps, Mr Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this while parading the suspect and his two
NSCDC nabs NNPCL truck driver for diverting 10, 000 litres of fuel
Former Delta Deputy Governor Utuama dead
A former Delta State deputy governor, Amos Utuama, has died at the age of 77. Utuama was said to have died in Warri, Delta State, in the early hours of Saturday after a protracted illness. The deceased ex-deputy governor was a renowned law teacher who excelled as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state
Former Delta Deputy Governor Utuama dead
Edo Queens star Ijamilusi eyes World Cup title with Super Falcons
Edo Queens forward Folashade Ijamilusi has expressed her desire to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup with the Super Falcons. Ijamilusi scored a hat-trick for the Super Falcons in the friendly against Algeria at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Tuesday. The youngster said she was delighted with her performance in the game. “After scoring
Edo Queens star Ijamilusi eyes World Cup title with Super Falcons
Chieftaincy tussle: Tension in Enugu community over alleged disobedience to court order
There is tension in Umuekwune Obollo-Afor autonomous community in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State over alleged plan to conduct Igweship election despite a court order stopping the action. Feelers show that the people of the area have vowed to resist what they termed planned imposition of a monarch. They accused the Enugu State
Chieftaincy tussle: Tension in Enugu community over alleged disobedience to court order
Imported fuel not cheaper, unless you stole crude oil from Nigeria – Kalu Aja
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has dismissed the claim by some oil marketers suggesting it is cheaper to import Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, from abroad to Nigeria than source from a local refinery. Aja said the claim might be the case if only the persons stole the crude oil from Nigeria and are
Imported fuel not cheaper, unless you stole crude oil from Nigeria – Kalu Aja
EPL: Aina stunner helps Nottingham Forest beat West Ham
Ola Aina scored a stunning goal to help Nottingham Forest beat West Ham United 3-0 on Saturday. Aina hit target 12 minutes from time at the City Ground. It was a left-footed rocket from outside the box that gave the West Ham goalkeeper no chance. The goal was the Nigeria international’s first for Forest in
EPL: Aina stunner helps Nottingham Forest beat West Ham
EPL: Why Man City lost 2-1 to Bournemouth – Guardiola rues end to unbeaten run
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted his side could not match Bournemouth’s intensity during their 2-1 defeat on Saturday. The Premier League champions saw their 32-game unbeaten run in 2024 end at the Vitality Stadium. Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring for the hosts before Evanilson prodded in the second goal. Although Josko Gvardiol pulled
EPL: Why Man City lost 2-1 to Bournemouth – Guardiola rues end to unbeaten run
Transfer: Marcelo’s contract terminated
Marcelo is now a free agent after his contract with Fluminense was terminated. This development was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Saturday. Romano wrote: “Real Madrid legend Marcelo, now available as a free agent as his contract at Fluminense has been terminated.” The club’s decision may not be
Transfer: Marcelo’s contract terminated
Gov Abiodun hails NBS reports on Ogun IGR
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country. Speaking during the public unveiling and commissioning of the Olumo Courts service apartments and associated facilities in Abeokuta on Saturday, Governor Abiodun quoting
Gov Abiodun hails NBS reports on Ogun IGR
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