Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Bandits gun down 7 soldiers, 22 farmers in Zamfara
Seven soldiers and 22 farmers were killed in a gunfight between troops of Operation Hadarin Daji and bandits near Kangon Garucci in Dangulbi district in Maru local government area of Zamfara state. “While some of the residents were killed after they were trapped while working on their farmlands, some of them were caught in a
Multidimensional poverty rose from 43% to 63% in 3 years – Report
Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty has grown by over 20 per cent within three years, a report by the The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), has revealed. The report, which was released during an In-Country Dissemination Workshop, had the theme, “The Growth, Poverty, and Inequality Relationships in Africa
Gov. Adeleke appoints Bamikole Omishore as Special Adviser
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has appointed digital communications specialist, Bamikole Omishore, as Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs and Multilateral Relations. The was disclosed on Wednesday when the governor assigned portfolios to special advisers in the state. Omishore who is a master-strategist, tech and real estate investor, has for years been a
Job Racketeering: Federal character commissioners, Chair clash before reps panel
The Chairperson, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Muheeba Dankaka and some of her commissioners have traded blame before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged job racketeering and abuse of Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) by Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs). Recall that the House had directed the chairperson and all the 36 commissioners
Fuel Hike: Tinubu Has Declared War On The Masses – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the administration of President Bola Tinubu has declared hardship war on Nigerians through the economic policies he introduced including the removal of fuel subsidy. A communique signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero and General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, at the end of the union’s Central Working Committee (CWC)
Fire Service pays 2000 personnel outstanding salaries, promotion arrears
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), says it has paid all outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to the personnel of the service. In a statement on Wednesday, ACF Abraham Paul, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, said the move was in fulfillment of the Controller General, Jaji O Abudulganiyu’s promise to prioritise the
APC vice chairman protesting against Ganduje resigns
The national vice chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has resigned. Lukman, a member of the APC National Working Committee (NWC) in a letter dated July 26 and addressed to the party’s acting national chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said he resigned because the atmosphere in the party is
DSS probes officers’ clash with warders over Emefiele
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has begun investigation on the clash that happened within the premises of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday. Daily Trust had reported how DSS operatives and prison officials clashed during the arraignment of the former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Spokesman of
Trust in God, But Tie Your Camel
By Oluwole Onemola As I moved around Abuja this week, I thought about an ancient account that I once read of a religious teacher and his encounter with a Bedouin man — a nomadic Arab tribesman from the harsh lands of the Arabian Peninsula. At this fateful meeting, it is said that the religious teacher
Women’s World Cup: Canada hit back, knock out Ireland
Canada came from behind to beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia, to eliminate Vera Pauw’s side from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Katie McCabe had given Ireland an early lead by scoring her country’s first Women’s World Cup goal. But Canada turned it around through an own
Man, 30, commits suicide in Niger over N250,000 debt
The death of 30-year-old Saifullahi Salisu of Shata, Maikunkele, in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, who allegedly hanged himself, has thrown residents of the area into a state of shock and confusion. The deceased reportedly committed suicide following his inability to settle a debt of N250,000 he owed people in the area. DAILY
Man, 30, commits suicide in Niger over N250,000 debt
I’ll walk naked if Peter Obi wins at tribunal – Charly Boy
Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has vowed to walk naked on the street if the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, wins at the election Tribunal. DAILY POST recalls that Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared winner by the Independent
I’ll walk naked if Peter Obi wins at tribunal – Charly Boy
EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Arsenal player he hated
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he hated Arsenal legend Ian Wright during their playing days due to the latter’s wind-up tactics. Rio Ferdinand said that this was the case when he Ferdinand used to ply his trade for West Ham United. Wright scored 168 goals and provided 12 assists in 270
EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Arsenal player he hated
Senate raises alarm over diphtheria, tasks FG on immunisation
The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Health, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHDA) to halt the spread of diphtheria in Nigeria by immediately commencing the immunisation of vulnerable Nigerians against the disease following the deaths of 20 people in Kaduna State. The upper legislative
Senate raises alarm over diphtheria, tasks FG on immunisation
FCTA demolishes 5,000 buildings in Gishiri
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it has demolished 5,000 illegal buildings on unapproved plots in Gishiri Village Extension, Katampe District, Abuja. Mr Samson Atureta, District Monitor, Katampe and Mabushi Development Control Department, FCTA, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing demolition of unapproved buildings and structures in the community. Atureta said
FCTA demolishes 5,000 buildings in Gishiri
‘I’d rather die lonely than marry woman above 30 years’ – Rapper Speed Darlington
US-based Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, has vowed never to marry a lady who is 30 years old or above. He said he would rather “die lonely” than marry any woman in that age bracket. The controversial rapper stated this in a video making the rounds on the internet. Speaking in a
‘I’d rather die lonely than marry woman above 30 years’ – Rapper Speed Darlington
Election review: We are open to suggestions for improvement – INEC
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission will continue to welcome suggestions that will improve future elections and Nigeria’s electoral process. Yakubu made the statement in Abuja on Wednesday at the commission’s meeting with media executives on the review of how the 2023 general elections were conducted.
Election review: We are open to suggestions for improvement – INEC
Osun govt bans monarch from land transactions
The Osun State Government has banned the Olu of Ile-Ogbo, Oba Abeeb Adetoyese Agbaje, from participating in land transactions within his domain. The ban directive was issued on Wednesday following his appearance before the Osun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akande Oluwafemi Jimoh and Dosu Babatunde, respectively. The state
Osun govt bans monarch from land transactions
Diphtheria: Bauchi govt confirms 2 deaths
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria in six local government areas of the state. The executive chairman of the agency, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, confirmed the outbreak at a news conference on Wednesday in Bauchi, NAN reports. He said the agency has collected 58 samples from suspected cases
Diphtheria: Bauchi govt confirms 2 deaths
EPL: Don’t judge me after 3 weeks – Rice to Arsenal fans
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has urged fans not to judge him after just three weeks at the Emirates. He said the supporters should not worry about his exorbitant price tag. Rice insisted that he does not feel any pressure being the British record signing. The England international joined Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side from West Ham
EPL: Don’t judge me after 3 weeks – Rice to Arsenal fans
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