Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers Sunday 19th January 2025

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target=_blank>2027: PDP strategizing to takeover Sokoto – Youth leader

Leaders and youth of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state have begin to strategize towards taking over the state in 2027. This was disclosed by the Youth Leader of the party, Mustapha Muhammed Binji, in an interview shortly after an extended meeting involving the executives and youth leaders of the party from across

target=_blank>Shettima off to Davos for World Economic Forum

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to Davos, Switzerland, for the 2025 World Economic Forum meeting. The Vice President will represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, in a statement said

target=_blank>Over 18 transmission towers vandalized in 5 days – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that over 18 transmission towers have been vandalized between January 9 and January 14, 2025, across Rivers, Abia, and Kano States. TCN’s General Manager of Transmission for the Port Harcourt Region, Engr. Emmanuel Okpa, reported that routine patrols by linesmen on January 10, 2025, uncovered damage to

target=_blank>Prophet gunned down inside Ogun Celestial church  

Gunmen on Sunday invaded a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, and shot a 54 – year – old Prophet, Yomi Adetula, dead. Our correspondent gathered that the hoodlums stormed the CCC Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko, around 10:30am and opened fire during the

target=_blank>Nigeria-born journalist gets shortlisted for UK-based awards

A Nigerian-born journalist, Mr Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer Category of the 2025 National Hospital Radio Awards in the United Kingdom. Edoki, also known as Richybongo, made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday. He said that the awards were organised annually by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), a

target=_blank>Kano: police recover stolen cars through e-CMR platform 

The Kano state Police Command has revealed that police detectives in the state have recovered two stolen vehicles, using the Nigeria Police Force  Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform. This was disclosed by the Kano police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. In a statement, he said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Salman Dogo Garba,

target=_blank>Kaduna: Young girls dropping out of school for marriage, foundation raises alarm

The Lere Educational Foundation has raised alarm over the increasing number of young girls dropping out of school to be married off. Vice Chairman of the foundation, Professor Kabir Mato, raised the alarm during the celebration of 19 years of Umaru Mohammed Memorial School (UMMS), Lere, and award of honours to deserving personalities in Kaduna

target=_blank>‘Japa’: Don’t run away from your responsibilities, Jonathan tells Nigerians

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians to keep hope alive in the face of daunting challenges in the country, expressing optimism that they are surmountable. He spoke at the weekend in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, during  the commissioning of the Soybean Plant and Refinery of the CSS Group, and birthday celebration

target=_blank>Negative portrayal of Fulani unwarranted – Gov Yusuf

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said the negative portrayal of people of Fulani extraction across the country is unwarranted. The governor said this when he hosted a delegation from the Kano chapter of Tabital Fulaku International. Represented by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, he reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting Tabital Fulaku

target=_blank>NSE inducts 400 AFIT graduates as Members in Kaduna

No fewer than 400 graduates of the ‘class of 2024’ of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) were inducted as members of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE). Speaking at the induction ceremony in Kaduna, the Commandant, AFIT, Air Vice Marshal Sani Rabe, charged the graduate engineers of the institute to exhibit professional competence,

target=_blank>Increase in fuel price not our fault — Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery has clarified that “the recent adjustment in our ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices.” In a statement on Sunday, the refinery noted that “any fluctuation in its international price inevitably impacts the cost of the finished product.” Earlier this week,
Increase in fuel price not our fault — Dangote Refinery

target=_blank>EFCC faults narratives on murder of its officer, warns against further attack

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has condemned the narratives surrounding the murder of one of its officers, ASE II Aminu Sahabi Salisu, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, in Awka, Anambra State. A statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Sunday said there was no justification, as pushed by some commentators,
EFCC faults narratives on murder of its officer, warns against further attack

target=_blank>Ligue 1: Simon on target as Nantes, Saint-Etienne share spoils

Moses Simon scored as Nantes were held to a 1-1 draw by Saint-Étienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday. The winger gave the visitors the lead in the 14th minute. It was Simon’s fifth goal of the season for Antoine Kombouaré’s side. The Nigeria international has also registered five assists for the Yellow Canaries. The
Ligue 1: Simon on target as Nantes, Saint-Etienne share spoils

target=_blank>Suleja tanker explosion: FG directs evacuation of victims to tertiary medical centres

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the Federal Government has directed the immediate transfer of victims of the recent tanker explosion from Suleja General Hospital to tertiary health facilities to ensure they receive prompt and enhanced medical care. Idris disclosed this in Suleja, Niger State, on Sunday, when he
Suleja tanker explosion: FG directs evacuation of victims to tertiary medical centres

target=_blank>EPL: Onuachu ends goal drought as Southampton lose to Forest

Paul Onuachu scored his first Premier League as Southampton fell to a 3-2 home defeat against Nottingham Forest. Onuachu, who started the game on the bench took the place of Adams Armstrong two minutes before the hour mark. The 30-year-old netted Southampton’s second goal in stoppage time. His compatriot, Joe Aribo, was in action for
EPL: Onuachu ends goal drought as Southampton lose to Forest

target=_blank>NNPCL commences rehabilitation of pipelines, depots

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says it is undertaking rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, CCCO, of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye stated this in an interview with journalists on Saturday. He noted that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed within
NNPCL commences rehabilitation of pipelines, depots

target=_blank>Fuji musician, KWAM 1 loses ex-wife, mother within days

Nigerian Fuji maestro, King WasiAyinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has lost his mother, Halima Anifowoshe, to the cold hands of death. KWAM 1’s mother has died at the age of 105. The legendary musician shared the sad news on his social media pages. He posted a photo of himself
Fuji musician, KWAM 1 loses ex-wife, mother within days

target=_blank>Diversion of N60m: Court jails Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital accountant

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, UDUTH, Sokoto, for corruption and abuse of office. Waziri was found guilty of diverting public funds amounting to over N60 million through unauthorized access to the Government Integrated
Diversion of N60m: Court jails Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital accountant

target=_blank>Tanker explosion: Niger Govt provides medical relief to victims

The Niger State Government has responded to the devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction by deploying an 18-man multi-disciplinary medical team to provide urgent medical relief to the victims. The move follows Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s directive to offer free medical services and deploy sufficient health workers to facilities treating the patients. The medical team,
Tanker explosion: Niger Govt provides medical relief to victims

target=_blank>Trump proposes 50% US ownership of TikTok

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed that the United States should get a 50 percent ownership of TikTok. Trump made the proposal just less than 24 hours to his inauguration as the 47th President of the US. The suggestion is coming just hours after the ban on TikTok came into effect in the country. DAILY POST
Trump proposes 50% US ownership of TikTok

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