Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 8th November 2024
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UN Security Council: Nigeria gets Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, other countries’ backing
Nigeria has secured the backing of some West African countries to clinch a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. The UN Security Council, established in 1945, currently has 15 members — five permanent members (the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and France) with veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for
NSIB recovers flight recorders of crashed helicopter as search for 3 bodies continues
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in conjunction with the Search and Recovery partners NNPC, NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and HydroDive, has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, which crashed on October 24,2024. The helicopter with registration 5N BQG, ditched in the Atlantic Ocean off
Cabinet reshuffle underway – Gov Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says members of his cabinet who perform below expectation will be dropped. Governor Yusuf who confirmed the receipt of the report of committee on performance of members of the cabinet, disclosed that public will sooner hear government next line of action. The Governor refreshed public thought on the
Kwara Community Rejects Appointment Of Traditional Ruler
Indigenes of Jimba Oja community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state have urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to investigate the processes that led to the appointment of their new traditional ruler. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, Administrator-General of Jimba Oja Descendants Congress (JODC), Alhaji Olanrewaju Bakare, alongside other members of the community,
Sanwo-Olu frees 55 inmates
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 55 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. This followed the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. A statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, said the order was for the immediate release of
CG to Customs officers: Stop engaging errand boys at border posts
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has warned Customs officers to avoid engaging “camp boys” at border posts. The CG, represented by the Assistant Comptroller General, Zone B, Sambo Kaliyal Dangaladima during a visit to Kebbi State Area Command in Birnin Kebbi, emphasized the risks involved in the practice.
NDLEA officials ‘kill’ youth during raid in Plateau
Some officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been accused of killing a youth, Faisal Yakubu Hussaini, in Dangi, the headquarters of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau state. According to the members of the community, the incident occurred when the officials raided a lodge in the area, scared the youth with
Chidoka to deliver 3rd Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Annual Memorial Lecture
The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has announced that its Chancellor, Chief Osita Chidoka, will be delivering this year’s Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Annual Memorial Lecture. The lecture, on the topic, “Harnessing the Power of Education for National Transformation: Lessons from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Vision”, is set to take place on Friday, November 15,
Flood: Chris Oyakhilome Foundation visits Borno, assist victims
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome , President LoveWorld Incorporated and Founder of The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), has donated food, non-food items and Psychosocial support to 50,000 victims of devastating flood that claimed lives and property in Maiduguri, Borno State. Governor Zulum, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, received the delegation on sympathy visit
#EndBadGovernance protest: No law prohibits prosecution of minors – AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the arraignment of young #EndBadGovernace protesters for treason. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during the commissioning of Law Corridor’s new office complex and the presentation of a book on the modern Nigerian legal system, the AGF
Food prices rise highest level in 18 months – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, has said global food prices rose in October to their highest level in 18 months. The organisation said there was a sharp increase in the cost of vegetable oil. The FAO Food Price Index tracks monthly changes in international prices. It said the prices of food commodities reached 127.4
Food prices rise highest level in 18 months – FAO
Tinubu, Obi, Ganduje, Anyim , Umahi , Governors bid Ogbonnaya Onu farewell
The remains of late Governor of old Abia State and former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has been laid to rest in his country home, Uburu Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. President Bola Tinubu, Senator Anyim Pius former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, 2023 presidential candidate of
Tinubu, Obi, Ganduje, Anyim , Umahi , Governors bid Ogbonnaya Onu farewell
Delta Court orders JAMB, Universities to admit all qualified 2024 UTME candidates
A Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has ordered Nigerian Universities to admit all 2024 candidates who passed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, particularly those due to become 16 years from the 1st of September, 2025 to 31st December,2025. The court directed the universities to allow the students resume school immediately pending the
Delta Court orders JAMB, Universities to admit all qualified 2024 UTME candidates
Naira slumps against dollar to end on negative note
The Naira depreciated against the dollar on Friday at the foreign exchange market to end the week on a negative note. FMDQ data showed that the weakened to N1678.87 per dollar on Friday from the N1639.50 exchange rate on Thursday. This represents a N39.37 depreciation against the dollar compared to N1678.87 exchanged on Thursday. Meanwhile,
Naira slumps against dollar to end on negative note
We will fight anyone who tries to stop payment of Rivers workers – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for workers in Rivers State. Joe Ajaero, the NLC National President, made the statement during the NLC National Executive Council meeting in Rivers State on Friday. Ajaero also warned that the NLC would not stand by while workers suffer in the state. He assured
We will fight anyone who tries to stop payment of Rivers workers – NLC
Kano Governor, Yusuf moves to reshuffle cabinet over underperformance
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to allow fresh blood who have what it takes to move the state progressively forward. The Governor said the move is in fulfilment of his decision to drop members of his cabinet rated below the standard of performance set by his government Confirming
Kano Governor, Yusuf moves to reshuffle cabinet over underperformance
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 21 victims in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State has foiled simultaneous attacks on three quarters in Jibia Township, Jibia Local Government Area of the state and rescued 21 abducted victims. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Command’s Spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Friday, said the efforts were in collaboration with the Army, members of
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 21 victims in Katsina
NLC Rivers State takes delivery of CNG buses for workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has commissioned Compressed Natural Gas, CNG buses in Rivers State, provided by the Federal Government for the benefit of workers. Speaking during the NLC’s National Executive Council meeting in Port Harcourt, the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, emphasized that while the provision of CNG buses is commendable, the
NLC Rivers State takes delivery of CNG buses for workers
Authorities thwarted Iranian plot to kill Trump – US Justice Department
The Justice Department on Friday said it has thwarted an Iranian plot to kill President-elect, Donald Trump in the leadup to the election. Authorities in a court document filed in federal court in Manhattan alleged that an unnamed official in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard instructed a contact to put together a plan to surveil and
Authorities thwarted Iranian plot to kill Trump – US Justice Department
Portharcourt Helicopter Crash: NSIB recovers Black Box
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, in collaboration with other Search and Recovery partners has recovered the Flight Data Recorder, FDR, and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the ditched Sikorsky SK76 helicopter. The NSIB’s Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in
Portharcourt Helicopter Crash: NSIB recovers Black Box
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