Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 17th July 2024
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Tinubu appoints New Head of Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. According to Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the appointment takes effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has
Zulum’s son not arrested for murder – Borno Govt
The Borno State government has dismissed reports that Umara, one of the sons of Governor Babagana Zulum, was arrested for the alleged murder of an Indian. According to social media reports, Umara, a student at a university in New Delhi, reportedly smashed a bottle of alcoholic drink on a Chinese national who showed interest in
Katsina Lawmakers walk out of Govt House over phone ban
There was a mild drama at the Katsina State Government House, on Wednesday, when members of the state House of Assembly who were to hold a meeting with Governor Dikko Radda staged a walk out to protest security details’ directives asking them to drop their mobile phones at the reception of the council chamber, venue
FIFA opens probe into Argentina players’ racist chants
FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America. “FIFA is aware of a video circulating on social media and the incident is being looked into,” a spokesperson for world football’s governing body said. They added: “FIFA strongly condemns any form of discrimination
Student Loan: Northern institutions leading in applications – NELFUND
Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has disclosed that the fund has received more loan applications from institutions in the northern part of the country than in the south. Addressing State House Reporters after the Launch of NELFUND by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, Sawyerr attributed the demand from northern institutions to
How Police forced kidnappers out of Abuja Estate
A 37-year-old man identified as Nathaniel Abraham sustained bullet injury when policemen of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command foiled a kidnap attempt at El-Rufai Estate in Bwari Area Council of the FCT. A resident of Bwari, Enoch Lazarus, who confirmed the incident, said it happened around 1:48 am on Wednesday.
Archaic laws, regulations discouraging investors, entrepreneurs – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, has lamented that, archaic legislations and regulations are creating barriers to investors, entrepreneurs and making Nigeria’s economic landscape difficult. He stated this in an opening remark at the public hearing on five bills organised by the House Committee on Commerce on Wednesday. The Bills were Bills
My reinstatement as Dep Gov a lesson for mere mortals playing God –Shaibu
The impeached Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has described the Federal High Court judgement which reinstated him as a victory for democracy and rule of law. An Abuja Federal High Court presided by Justice J. K. Omotosho, had Wednesday morning upturned the impeachment of Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly. Shaibu in
Shun nationwide protests, Zulum begs Nigerians
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has appealed to the residents of Borno and Nigerians generally to not participate in the proposed nationwide protests slated for next month, Zulum made the appeal during a stakeholders’ townhall meeting at Government House, Maiduguri, on Wednesday. He maintained that they should rather engage in constructive dialogue because the
SCAM ALERT: UAE not charging N640k Visa application fee
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet to open its visa application portals for Nigerians contrary to information being circulated in the public domain, multiple sources have confirmed to Daily Trust. Also many prospective applicants must have been scammed over the document verification number (DVN) fee of N640,000 allegedly introduced by the UAE authorities. The
Alleged age falsification: ‘Sack Chief Judge Chikeka’ — Imo Assembly urges Gov Uzodinma
The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to sack the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Theresa Ebere Chukwuemeka Chikeka, from office following her indictment by an ad hoc committee set up by the House to investigate the petition against her over an allegation of age falsification. The members have overwhelmingly,
Alleged age falsification: ‘Sack Chief Judge Chikeka’ — Imo Assembly urges Gov Uzodinma
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Esther Walson-Jack new Head of Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said Walson-Jack’s appointment takes effect on August 14, 2024. Mrs Walson-Jack was appointed Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several ministries. A statement by Ngelale said: “The
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Esther Walson-Jack new Head of Civil Service
Nigerian, Oluwole sets new world record for 75 hours videogame
A Nigerian biochemist and auto dealer, Oside Oluwole, popularly known as Khoded, has emerged the new world record holder for the longest videogame marathon. The Guinness World Record, GWR, made the announcement in a post on social media. The 24-year-old Khoded set the record by playing a soccer videogame for 75 hours with over 500
Nigerian, Oluwole sets new world record for 75 hours videogame
Dollar exchanges for N1,615 on FX black market
The dollar to naira exchange rate reached N1,615 at Nigeria’s foreign exchange black market. Ashiru Dayyabu, a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, said that the dollar was sold at the rate of N1,600 to N1,615 on Wednesday. “We buy the dollar at N1590 and sell between N1600 and N1615,” he told DAILY
Dollar exchanges for N1,615 on FX black market
LaLiga: My dreams came true when I signed for Madrid— Luka Modric
Croatia international Luka Modric has expressed delight following his contract extension at Real Madrid. Modric, 38, will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 30, 2025, following a one-year extension of his deal. Real Madrid announced on Wednesday via their website that the Croatian has signed to remain at the club for one more year.
LaLiga: My dreams came true when I signed for Madrid— Luka Modric
Transfer: ‘Very good option’ – Wes Brown reacts to Man Utd’s latest signing
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has reacted to the club’s signing of Joshua Zirkzee. Brown expressed confidence that Zirkzee can help fellow striker Rasmus Hojlund shine at Man United, adding that the 23-year-old is a very good option. Man United recently signed the Dutchman from Bologna for £33 million. “I am very happy with
Transfer: ‘Very good option’ – Wes Brown reacts to Man Utd’s latest signing
AEDC vows tough action against electricity theft, illegal connections
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has vowed to take a tough stance against energy theft and illegal connections amid a surge in the menace in Nigeria’s power sector industry. The acting Managing Director of AEDC, Victor Ojelabi, disclosed this in a recent interactive section with journalists in Abuja. In a statement outlining its recent
AEDC vows tough action against electricity theft, illegal connections
Adamawa constitutes LG election petition tribunal, appeal panel
Adamawa State has constituted a petition tribunal and an appeal panel to treat petitions that may arise from the local government election that took place in the state last Saturday. The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission, ADSIEC, had on Saturday, July 13, conducted elections that produced chairmen and councilors for the 21 local government areas
Adamawa constitutes LG election petition tribunal, appeal panel
Rivers crisis: We stand by Fubara – PDP Governors
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum has taken a definite stand on the protracted political crisis in Rivers State. DAILY POST recalls that Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political godfather, now FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, have been at loggerheads, leading to the factionalization of the State House of Assembly. There have also been concerns
Rivers crisis: We stand by Fubara – PDP Governors
Tinubu to Alake: Issue mining licenses to investors ready to add value to locally sourced minerals
Bent on boosting revenue from the mining sector, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to restrict mining licenses to only those willing to add value to minerals sourced locally. The move, according to the President, is to open up economic opportunities for young Nigerians to acquire skills and contribute
Tinubu to Alake: Issue mining licenses to investors ready to add value to locally sourced minerals
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