Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 6th July 2024
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New Islamic Year: Deputy Senate President Congratulates Muslims
As Muslims worldwide celebrate the new Islamic Year, 1446 AH, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has congratulated fellow Muslims and other Nigerians. The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had declared Sunday, July 7, 2024, as the first
Samoa agreement: FG to sue Daily Trust
The Federal Government says it will file a lawsuit against the Daily Trust newspaper over its report on signing of the Samoa agreement. The agreement, which has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by the L******, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community for recognition, as a condition for getting
Power grid collapses for fourth time in 2024
Nigeria’s Power grid has collapsed again, with the country currently generating 0.80 Mega watt of electricity, Daily Trust reports. A check on the website of Independent System Operator, an autonomous arm of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) indicated that power plants contribution to the grid began to decline around 2pm to 2,797.16MW from the
You are the pride of our nation, Tinubu hails Nigerian army
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has eulogised the resilience and professionalism of men of the Nigerian Army, describing them as pride of the nation. President Tinubu in his speech at the grand finale of the 2024 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at the 3 armor division, Jos, said, “There is no doubt, you represent the
Davido didn’t speak with his first child for 2 years – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, celebrity journalist and social commentator, has weighed into the rift between his niece and Afrobeat megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Sophia, Davido’s first baby mama and Momodu’s niece, has been in the news since she filed a counter suit against her daughter’s father over custody of their child. Shortly before his
ALERT: Police warn of possible nationwide secret cult initiation on Sunday
The Police Command in Rivers State has cautioned the public regarding potential cult-related activities across the country on June 7. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson of the command, disclosed in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday that a large number of Black Axe cultists were preparing to mark their Founder’s Day. According to her,
Yuguda pledges non-interference in NOUN’s mgt affairs, vows to play by rules
Former governor of Bauchi State and the newly inaugurated Chairman, Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Isa Yuguda, has pledged not to interfere in the affairs of the executives of the institution. Yuguda, who stated this while speaking with journalists after an inaugural meeting with the management of the varsity on
Over 9000 households affected by Adamawa windstorm – NEMA
Not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa have been affected by windstorms in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said on Saturday. The NEMA Head of Operations in Adamawa, Mr Ladan Ayuba, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola. He said the agency had conducted an assessment
Niger, Mali, Burkina not going back to ECOWAS – General Tiani
The military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tiani, on Saturday said that the people of his country, along with neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso, have “irrevocably turned their backs” on the West African bloc, ECOWAS. He disclosed this at the opening of a summit in Niamey between the three Sahelian nations who pulled out
New UK PM ‘not prepared’ to continue with Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Britain’s new Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said he was “not prepared” to continue with the previous Conservative government’s flagship scheme to deport migrants to Rwanda. “The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started… I’m not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don’t act as a deterrent,” he told reporters at
Euro 2024: England send Switzerland out, qualify for semi-final
England have qualified for the semi-final of Euro 2024. The Three Lions needed penalties to see off Switzerland in their quarter-final clash on Saturday. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Bukayo Saka’s long-range effort cancelling out Breel Embolo’s second half opener. Manuel Akanji was the only player who missed from 12 yards as
Euro 2024: England send Switzerland out, qualify for semi-final
I don’t use songwriters – Burna Boy replies Davido’s signee Logos Olori
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has denied using songwriters as suggested by Davido’s signee, Logos Olori. Logos Olori had stated in a recent interview with City 105. Fm, that not just his boss Davido, but Wizkid, Burna Boy and other big artists use songwriters. He said: “Most people that shame artists for using songwriters don’t
I don’t use songwriters – Burna Boy replies Davido’s signee Logos Olori
Rivers United keen on signing goalkeeper Obasogie
Rivers United are leading the race to sign Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie. According to reports, Remo Stars, Enyimba and Plateau United are also showing interest in the shot stopper. Rivers United head coach, Finidi George is reported to be in direct contact with the goalkeeper. The Pride of Rivers are in the market for
Rivers United keen on signing goalkeeper Obasogie
5 journalists among 29 killed across Gaza in 24 hours
Israeli forces stepped up military strikes across Gaza in the past 24 hours, killing at least 29 Palestinians, among them five journalists. The five deceased journalists bring to 158 the number of journalists that the Hamas-Israeli war has claimed since October 7, 2023. Gaza territory health officials said on Saturday that the separate airstrikes that
5 journalists among 29 killed across Gaza in 24 hours
Transfer: Man Utd submit new offer for Neves
Manchester United have submitted a new and improved transfer offer for Joao Neves. According to Correio da Manhã, the Red Devils’ new offer is worth £60 million (€70 million). However, the report added that Man United’s offer was rejected by Benfica. Benfica had earlier rejected a £51 million offer for the 19-year-old in June. Neves
Transfer: Man Utd submit new offer for Neves
Abia Govt seeks Police, NSCDC’s support to control truck drivers’ menace in Osisioma
Abia State Commissioner for Transport, Sunny Onwuma, has solicited the support of the State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to restore sanity along the Osisioma axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. The transport commissioner, who made the appeal when he visited the Abia State Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie and
Abia Govt seeks Police, NSCDC’s support to control truck drivers’ menace in Osisioma
Edo Govt issues warning to cult groups over anniversary celebration
The Edo State Government has warned against unlawful gathering by members of cult groups across the state in the guise of celebrating their anniversary on July 7. DAILY POST reports that the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Benin City.
Edo Govt issues warning to cult groups over anniversary celebration
Okejepha joins Simba SC from Rivers United
Tanzanian giants Simba SC have announced the signing of Augustine Okejepha from Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rivers United. Okejepha signed a three-year contract with the East African side. The 20-year-old midfielder was unveiled on the club’s social media. Okejepha will receive N9 million as his monthly salary at the former Tanzanian champions. Meanwhile Rivers
Okejepha joins Simba SC from Rivers United
Transfer: Alisha Lehmann joins Juventus, Chelsea sign new forward
Juventus, on Saturday, announced the signing of winger Alisha Lehmann from Aston Villa’s Women side. The Switzerland international signed a contract with the Bianconere that would see her remain at the Italian club until 30 June, 2027. Lehmann fulfilled her “dream” of joining her partner, Douglas Luiz, at Juventus after completing a remarkable “couple” transfer
Transfer: Alisha Lehmann joins Juventus, Chelsea sign new forward
Nigeria in darkness as National Grid collapses again
A nationwide power outage has hit Nigeria as the national grid experienced system collapse again on Saturday. Emeka Ezeh, the Head, Corporate of Communications at Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, disclosed this in a notice on Saturday. According to the notice, the National Grid Collapse occurred around 15:09 hours on Saturday. Consequently, bulk electricity supply from
Nigeria in darkness as National Grid collapses again
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