Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 23rd July 2025
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target=_blank>You’re defecting to party without office, Bala Mohammed taunts Atiku, others
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has berated leaders of the party for defecting to a “party that has no office” Speaking at the ongoing Consultative Conference of PDP Founding Fathers and Stakeholders in Abuja, Govnor Mohammed also warned that it is not right for
target=_blank>PHOTOS: ADC supporters welcome Amaechi in Rivers
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has arrived in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for a visit. This comes few days after he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers, was welcomed by a large crowd of ADC supporters, who gathered at the
target=_blank>2027: Obi Free To Contest Without Me – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has thrown his weight behind the potential return of Peter Obi to the 2027 presidential race irrespective of whether he emerged as his running mate. Obi and Baba-Ahmed jointly contested the 2023 presidential election under Labour Party. Their joint ticket however came third in
target=_blank>3 teenagers drown in Bauchi river
Tragedy struck at Jinkiri village, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Tuesday afternoon, when three teenage boys drowned while swimming in a river near a mining site. The victims—Habibu Mohammed and Abubakar Mohammed, both 16, and 14-year-old Zailani Sule—had gone with a group of boys to scavenge for mineral deposits near Jinkiri village.
target=_blank>Four PDP senators defect to APC
Four senators who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The are Senators Sampson Ekong, (Akwa Ibom South), Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North-East), Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central). Letters of their defection were read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
target=_blank>Edo: LP guber aspirant, Imasuagbon, joins ADC
Governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in the 2024 election in Edo state, Kenneth Imansugbon, has officially joined the African Democratic Party (ADC). Speaking to journalists shortly after obtaining his membership card, Imansuagbon said he is joining the ADC because it is the only credible alternative that will being genuine change in the country. “Nobody
target=_blank>3 PDP reps defect to APC
Two members of the House of Representatives from Osun State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and another from Edo State, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Osun lawmakers, Taofeek Ajilesoro and Omirin Emmanuel Olusanya, alongside Marcus Onobun from Edo, officially announced their defections in separate letters
target=_blank>‘She is making skits’, Senate mocks Natasha
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has mocked Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Adaramodu was reacting to the saga involving Natasha’s attempt to forcefully resume plenary on Tuesday. Heavily armed officers stationed at all entrances denied the senator access, ordering her and her supporters to vacate the
target=_blank>SSANIP decries delay in review of schemes, condition of service for polytechnics, TVET institutions
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has expressed concern over the protracted delay in concluding the review of the suspended Schemes and Conditions of Service for Polytechnics and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. In a statement by its National Secretary Comrade Nura Gaya, SSANIP lamented that the process has extended
target=_blank>Loan Controversy: I’m Vindicated, Says Onasanya as Court Throws Out Case
Former Group Managing Director of FirstBank Nigeria, Dr Olabisi Onasanya, has said he is now vindicated after the Federal High Court in Lagos struck out the controversial loan-related case involving his name. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday, July 23,2025 struck out the case after the anti-graft agency, the Economic
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars appoint Fadayomi new Chief Operating Officer
Bunmi Fadayomi has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Shooting Stars. Fadayomi’s appointment forms part of the restructuring plans being implemented by the club’s new Chairman, Taiwo Lekan Salami. The appointee is a seasoned marketing communications expert with experience across West and Central Africa. Salami expressed
NPFL: Shooting Stars appoint Fadayomi new Chief Operating Officer
target=_blank>‘LP leadership issues settled by Supreme Court’ – Nenadi Usman cautions Baba-Ahmed
The Nenadi Usman‑led Labour Party on Wednesday told the party’s Vice‑Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Dr Datti Baba‑Ahmed, that the leadership issues within the party had been clearly settled by the judgment of the Supreme Court. Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, made
‘LP leadership issues settled by Supreme Court’ – Nenadi Usman cautions Baba-Ahmed
target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes embark on closed camping in Abuja
Niger Tornadoes have embarked on a closed camping session ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The one‑week camp is scheduled to take place at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja. The exercise will focus primarily on drills and tactical play. Niger Tornadoes’ Technical Adviser, Majin Mohammed, will oversee the training as the
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes embark on closed camping in Abuja
target=_blank>Transfer: Rashford’s shirt number at Barcelona confirmed
Marcus Rashford will wear the No. 14 shirt at Barcelona next season. The England international was officially unveiled by the LaLiga giants on Wednesday. Rashford joins Barça on a one‑year loan deal from Manchester United, with the Catalans having the option to sign him permanently. “I don’t have anything bad to say about Manchester United,”
Transfer: Rashford’s shirt number at Barcelona confirmed
target=_blank>APC govs meet in Abuja
Governors elected under the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting in Abuja. The meeting, which is currently ongoing, is taking place at the lodge of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Uzodimma, chairman of the All Progressive Governors Forum, convened his colleagues ahead of the party’s National Executive Committee meeting of
APC govs meet in Abuja
target=_blank>‘I’m tired of Tinubu’ – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has declared that he is tired of President Bola Tinubu. This was as Amaechi declared that he is hungry under Tinubu’s administration following the high cost of living. Amaechi, a key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition made the assertion while addressing his followers in Port Harcourt,
‘I’m tired of Tinubu’ – Amaechi
target=_blank>Accident claims four lives including school children in Ogun
A tragic road accident which occurred at Sowo Village, along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, has claimed four lives, including those of schoolchildren in the state. The accident happened at about 3 pm today, Wednesday. DAILY POST learnt that the pupils were walking by the roadside while returning from school when the vehicle reportedly
Accident claims four lives including school children in Ogun
target=_blank>Cholera outbreak: 12 dead, 230 hospitalised in Niger
A cholera outbreak in Niger State has claimed at least 12 lives and left more than 230 others hospitalised across several local government areas, LGAs. The outbreak was first detected on Sunday in Shiroro Local Government Area. As of Wednesday, cases had spread to at least six LGAs, including Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bisa and
Cholera outbreak: 12 dead, 230 hospitalised in Niger
target=_blank>Immortalise Buhari with national monument – Senate tells Nigerian Govt
The Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, by naming a national monument after him. The resolution followed a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during plenary. The upper chamber also commended the Federal Government for organising a befitting state funeral for
Immortalise Buhari with national monument – Senate tells Nigerian Govt
target=_blank>No such thing as ‘stolen destiny’ – Fr Oluoma
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Chinenye Oluoma, has dismissed the popular belief in “stolen destiny” as unfounded and misleading, describing it as a product of gullibility among some Christians. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oluoma criticised the tendency of many believers to attribute personal setbacks or life difficulties to the spiritual theft of
No such thing as ‘stolen destiny’ – Fr Oluoma
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