Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 22nd October 2023
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NDIC soon to pay creditors, depositors of liquidated banks N1.6billion – MD
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said it would soon pay N1.6 billion to creditors and depositors of the 20 liquidated commercial banks. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Hassan Bello who said plans have been concluded to pay them as quickly as possible, stated that so far, refunds of N1.2 billion deposits to some
Wike: PANDEF hits Gumi, says any Nigerian can be FCT minister
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has described as irresponsible recent comments by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi on the person and office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ken Robinson, PANDEF said it is most unfortunate that at a
Third Mainland Bridge repairs completed
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, on Sunday, expressed satisfaction with repairs done on the Third Mainland Bridge, assuring motorists of a smooth ride till the commencement of a comprehensive rehabilitation in January 2024. Kesha gave the assurance on Sunday during an on-the-spot assessment of the repairs on the bridge. The
Seven top Nigerian athletes who have been banned for doping
There is no denying Nigerian athletes are blazing the trail on national and global scenes, but in recent years, some of them have been caught up in the doping controversy. In 2021, 10 Nigerian athletes were ruled ineligible for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for failing to meet the anti-doping testing requirements. They were among 20
Yahaya Bello’s convoy ambushed en route to Abuja, Kogi Govt raises alarm
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State escaped an assassination attempt while on his to an official event in Abuja on Sunday evening, according to Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. Fanwo said the attackers who were clad in military uniforms ambushed the governor’s envoy and started shooting at his vehicle. The statement read,
Police ban protests in Benue
The Police Command in Benue on Sunday warned that it would not approve any form of protest in the state for the time being. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. Anene said that the
Multiple tax: ‘You’re legalising activities of agberos in Anambra,’ commercial drivers tell Soludo
Commercial drivers in Anambra State have accused the Governor Charles Soludo administration of legalising the activities of louts (popularly known as agberos) in the state. The commercial drivers, including bus and lorry operators, said the increasing activities of agberos in the state was becoming embarrassing. The drivers under the umbrella of United Mini Truck Drivers
Gaza war: ‘Stop, stop’, Pope Francis again pleads with Hamas, Israel
Pope Francis pleaded Sunday for an end to the Hamas-Israeli conflict amid fears it could widen and called for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into to the Gaza Strip. “War is always a defeat, it is a destruction of human fraternity. Brothers, stop! Stop!” Francis said after his traditional Angelus prayer in Rome’s Saint
Woe, lamentation continue over closure of Nigeria-Niger Border
The prolonged closure of the border between Nigeria and Niger has cast a deep shadow over the lives of many. Trade between the two nations has been on hold because of sanctions due to the July coup that ousted Muhammad Bazoum, who was democratically elected as Niger’s President in February 2021. The border shutdown, which
Bundesliga top goalscorer Guirassy to miss ‘a few weeks’
Bundesliga top goal scorer Serhou Guirassy “will not be available for a few weeks” due to a hamstring injury, the striker’s club Stuttgart announced on Sunday. Guirassy has 14 goals in his first eight games this season, sitting five clear of Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane atop the scoring charts. The France-born Guinea striker opened the
Atiku vs Tinubu: We’ll win at Supreme Court – PDP assures supporters
As the Supreme Court commences hearing on the February 25, 2023 Presidential Election Appeal, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it is confident that, guided by the provisions of the law, the body of evidence, circumstances, and facts presented before it, the Apex Court will deliver justice in the matter. In a statement signed by
Atiku vs Tinubu: We’ll win at Supreme Court – PDP assures supporters
South-East PDP adopts Udeh-Okoye as consensus candidate for National Secretary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-East Zone, has adopted a former PDP National Youth Leader, Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s new National Secretary. This was contained in a communique read by the PDP National Vice Chairman, South-East Zone, Chief Ali Odefa after the South-East Zonal Executive Meeting, held in Enugu, weekend. The meeting was
South-East PDP adopts Udeh-Okoye as consensus candidate for National Secretary
Farmers killings: Igboho gives herders seven days ultimatum to vacate Southwest
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has given suspected herders killing farmers in the Southwest a seven-day ultimatum to vacate the region. The freedom fighter, however, assured that the region would not take laws into its own hands against the herders. A statement by Igboho reads partly: “While we believe in peaceful coexistence in Nigeria regardless
Farmers killings: Igboho gives herders seven days ultimatum to vacate Southwest
EU to invest €5.4 million euros on teachers’ training in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has announced the investment of an additional €5.4 million euros in building the capacity of teachers in the Northwest. This is in line with its commitment of reducing the high number of out of school children in the region by improving access to quality education and empowering youths in the region.
EU to invest €5.4 million euros on teachers’ training in Nigeria
‘Unknown soldiers’ attack Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello along Abuja road
The Kogi State Government on Sunday disclosed that there was an assassination attempt on the life of the governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, a few kilometres away from Abuja, on his way to an official engagement from Lokoja. In a statement issued on Sunday by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information
‘Unknown soldiers’ attack Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello along Abuja road
Cement tech for roads: Ohanaeze urges Reps to prioritise national interest over contract
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization, on Sunday, expressed deep concern regarding the recent suspension and investigation of cement technology by the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives took the action following a notice motion by Honourable Khadija Ibrahim from Yobe State, highlighting potential contradictions in the Minister of Works’ new policy on cement
Cement tech for roads: Ohanaeze urges Reps to prioritise national interest over contract
Imo election: Uzodinma absent as LP, PDP, 3 other guber candidates sign peace accord
Five governorship candidates of various political parties in Imo State signed a peace accord on Sunday before the Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission, the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, the National Voter’s Drive Coalition, and the Imo Advocacy Group. They pledged to ensure a credible election devoid of violence in the state during the November
Imo election: Uzodinma absent as LP, PDP, 3 other guber candidates sign peace accord
NNL clubs get final warning over registration
Nigeria National League (NNL) has warned that clubs that fail to complete the mandatory registration formalities will be expelled from the league. NNL Chief Operating Officer, Dr Ayo Abdulrahman, gave the warning in a chat with the league media. Abdulrahman noted that some clubs have yet to complete registration which began a month ago after
NNL clubs get final warning over registration
EPL: Luton boss hails Adebayo after valuable away point
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has heaped praise on Elijah Adebayo after the forward’s stoppage-time equaliser earned the club a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. The London club trailed 2-0 until the 83rd minute. Chiedozie Ogbene, who also has Nigerian roots, gave the visitors a late lifeline when he pulled a goal back in the
EPL: Luton boss hails Adebayo after valuable away point
Wike orders demolition of popular Abuja market
Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of the popular COVID-19 market in Area 11, Abuja. Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), Osi Braimah, disclosed this while speaking with journalists during the demolition of shanty stores built in the market. “The removal of shanties and illegal settlements in Area
Wike orders demolition of popular Abuja market
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