Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 9th February 2025
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target=_blank>How I lost 6 family members to Kidney disease –Yobe LG Chair
The council chairman of Bade Local government in Yobe state, Hon. Ibrahim Babagana Yurema, has revealed how six of his family members died from chronic kidney disease despite undergoing dialysis. Hon. Yurema stated this when the research and medical team investigating the causes of chronic kidney disease and related ailments in the area visited his
target=_blank>Why Nigeria leaders fail to build institutions – Fayemi
A former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said lack of planning for all segments and cadre of personnel is one of the reasons why Nigerian leaders fail to build enduring legacies for the nation. He said this at an event the Centre for Democracy and Development-West Africa (CDD-West Africa) organised in honour of
target=_blank>Cracks among Muslim scholars hampering Nigeria’s growth -Sholagberu
The Grand Sheikh of the Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State and one of the newly appointed imams of the Abuja National Mosque, Dr. Abdul Kadir Al Salman Sholagberu has, listed how disunity among Muslim scholars is contributing to the challenges facing the country. He said this on Friday in Abuja during his inaugural Jumat Prayer and
target=_blank>Drug lords excrete 125 heroin wraps at Lagos, Port Harcourt airports
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle into Nigeria consignments of heroin through the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). One of the kingpins who uses dual identities to aid his cross border movements, has a Nigerian passport with
target=_blank>I’m not bothered I was sacked, Binani won Adamawa guber election – ex-REC, Ari
Barely a week after the National Assembly approved his dismissal, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Barr Hudu Ari, has insisted that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections in the state, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani, won the poll. He had been suspended after he declared
target=_blank>Impunity: ASUU Legacies Under Threat
By Goke Odebunmi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) should be really worried, if not outraged, by the series of assaults on its cherished ideals by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in particular, and the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in general. The latest of these glaring negations and crude violations
target=_blank>Police officer found dead in Niger
Shafi’u Bawa, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to 61 Police Mobile Force, Kontagora, Headquarters of Kontagora LGA of Niger state, has reportedly committed suicide. A police officer confided in Daily Trust that the deceased allegedly committed suicide on Saturday afternoon. The officer’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from the ceiling of his room.
target=_blank>2025 Hajj: State pilgrims boards raise concern over contract cancellation with service provider
The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions has raised an alarm that thousands of Nigerian intending pilgrims may not perform 2025 Hajj because of the Masha’ir contract cancellation by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Secretary of the forum and Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Muslim
target=_blank>Student ‘hacks’ colleague to death in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for allegedly hacking a fellow student to death. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s public relations officer (PPRO), confirmed the arrest in a statement in Lafia, the state capital. According to Nansel, the arrest followed a complaint from a resident, Madam Mercy-Bassey,
target=_blank>‘You And I Were In The Trenches’, Tinubu Hails Fayemi At 60
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recalled the struggles he went through with Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to sustain the country’s present democracy. The president recounted the struggles with Fayemi during their time in the trenches together during the pro-democracy movement days. He described him as a brilliant and committed individual. Tinubu in a
target=_blank>‘It’s long overdue’ – Defense Secretary Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk’s DOGE to DOD
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, which is not an official government agency, to the Department of Defence, DOD. According to Hegseth, DOD will partner with Musk and his team, adding that it is long overdue. “When we spend dollars, we need to know where they’re going and
‘It’s long overdue’ – Defense Secretary Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk’s DOGE to DOD
target=_blank>Police rescue kidnapped victim, recover stolen vehicle in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued one Osazee Okugbowa from suspected kidnappers. Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stating that the victim was rescued by operatives of Ologbo Division, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, on Friday, 8th February 2025, at about 5 pm. Yamu said the victim
Police rescue kidnapped victim, recover stolen vehicle in Edo
target=_blank>8 dead as rival cults clashed in Benue
No fewer than eight people have been killed in a renewed cult war between rival groups in Wadata Quarters, Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Sunday. The clash is alleged to be between the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, also known as Black Axe, and the Vikings, also known as the Red Confraternity. Although the cause
8 dead as rival cults clashed in Benue
target=_blank>Gunmen abduct students in Ondo
Kidnappers have abducted three students of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, FECA, Ondo State. The victims, who are Industrial Training, IT students, were abducted on Saturday evening while returning from a farm not far from Akure Airport. The kidnappers also seized a farmer and a labourer near the farm, located in Oke Oge, Akure
Gunmen abduct students in Ondo
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected cultist who shot store owner during burial procession
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist, identified as Kelly Osayawe, for allegedly shooting one Nzube Cletus Mbum during his mother’s burial in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Benin City.
Police arrest suspected cultist who shot store owner during burial procession
target=_blank>Mbappe surpasses Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar’s records
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, at the weekend made history by becoming the youngest player ever to reach 500 goal contributions in his professional career. The France international reached this landmark faster than the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The 26-year-old has scored 313 goals and provided 187 assists in official matches
Mbappe surpasses Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar’s records
target=_blank>FA Cup: Liverpool’s Quadruple dream ends after shock 1-0 defeat to Plymouth
Liverpool have been eliminated from the FA Cup, thanks to a shock 1-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle on Sunday. The Reds came into the game as huge favourites to win the fourth-round tie. But manager Arne Slot made 10 changes to his starting XI, ahead of next week’s Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park. Eight minutes
FA Cup: Liverpool’s Quadruple dream ends after shock 1-0 defeat to Plymouth
target=_blank>Oba of Benin releases mother’s funeral program 49 years after death
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday released programmes for the funeral rites of his mother, 49 years after her transition. DAILY POST reports that the Benin monarch who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City, said the funeral rites were delayed because the tradition and customs of
Oba of Benin releases mother’s funeral program 49 years after death
target=_blank>Illegal mining must be tackled to promote school entrollment in Plateau – Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackle illegal mining, which he said has significantly contributed to school dropouts in some communities across the state. The governor equally called on community and religious leaders, as well as all patriotic citizens, to join hands with the government in addressing the menace,
Illegal mining must be tackled to promote school entrollment in Plateau – Mutfwang
target=_blank>UCL: Ancelotti worried about 2 positions ahead Real Madrid, Man City clash
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, is worried about two key positions ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City. The Los Blancos are set to lock horns with the Premier League champions in the Champions League playoffs on February 11 and 19, respectively. Ancelotti’s side head into the crucial two-legged fixture as
UCL: Ancelotti worried about 2 positions ahead Real Madrid, Man City clash
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