Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 29th August 2023
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‘Pregnant’ woman falls off commercial bus fleeing from LASTMA
A yet-to-be identified “pregnant” woman has narrowly escaped death after falling off a moving commercial bus fleeing from officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The incident which occurred on Tuesday along Kodesho Street, Ikeja created mild tension in the area as thugs popularly known as ‘area boys’ went after the state government
Private sector encouraged by Tinubu’s bold decisions — Elumelu
The chairman of HEIRS Holdings and Transcorp PLC, Tony Elumelu, has stated that the bold steps taken by the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has ‘encouraged the private sector’. Elumelu, delivered the private sector’s message while speaking with journalists after a private meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In his chat with journalists,
Tinubu appoints new NDDC board, Management Team
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday night. According to the statement, the new team comprises: Mr. Chiedu Ebie – Chairman – Delta Dr. Samuel Ogbuku
PHOTOS: Tinubu hosts KWAM1 at Aso Rock
Popular Nigerian Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), who is known for praising dignitaries in his career that has spanned over four decades has paid a courtesy visit to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In photographs making rounds in the Nigerian digital space, the president and the Fuji artiste were seen beaming with
Algeria: Many Countries Against Military Intervention In Niger
Algerian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, has said that many countries are not in support of the planned military intervention against Niger Republic. Attaf, however, said Algeria is proposing an a six-month transition period initiative to resolve the lingering political crisis in Niger. The minister made this known on Tuesday, following his consultative tours to Niger’s
Chicago State University Locks X Account Over Tinubu’s Certificate Backlash
Chicago State University, United States, has shielded its X page from the public following a barrage of enquiries unleashed on it by some Nigerians on whether President Bola Tinubu graduated from the school. Netizens stormed the page following a petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, in a United
I never tempered with LG funds, Abiodun replies Ogun council boss
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said his administration has often had to augment the funds allocated to local governments in the state from the Federation Account to enable them to meet their obligations. Abiodun spoke in wake of the allegations by the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo, that zero revenue
67 arrested during gay wedding in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested 67 persons suspected to be homosexuals during a same-s** wedding in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspects were arrested at a hotel along Refinery Road Ekpan in Uvwie LGA. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, in a press briefing said, “On
Kwankwaso absent as NNPP NEC ratifies expulsion of board chair, 15 others
National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was conspicuously absent as his party held its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja Tuesday afternoon to ratify the expulsion of the Chairman of Board of Trustees, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, and the National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Agbo Major, and 14 others. The
Alleged LG fund diversion: Impeach Abiodun if found culpable, Adebutu tells Ogun Assembly
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Ladi Adebutu, on Tuesday, asked the State House of Assembly and the anti-graft agencies to investigate Governor Dapo Abiodun for allegedly hijacking the statutory Federal Allocation due to the state’s local governments in the last two years. Daily Trust had reported how the
House Committee chairman assures club owners of support on league revamp
Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Ekene Adams, has assured the Nigeria Professional Football League club owners of his total support in a bid to revamp the top-flight The chairman gave the assurance on Tuesday, when the NPFL club owners paid him a courtesy visit at the National Assembly. Adams opined that the trajectory
House Committee chairman assures club owners of support on league revamp
Plateau: We’ll partner with IHVN to elevate health sector – Mutfwang
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed his strong desire to collaborate with the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) to enhance the health sector in the state. He also said leveraging the partnership will advance the health sector in the state. Addressing management and staff of the institute shortly after a courtesy visit to
Plateau: We’ll partner with IHVN to elevate health sector – Mutfwang
No drug can enhance your academic performance – NDLEA warns students
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned students against being involved in drug abuse, saying no drug can enhance their academic performance. Mr Mohammad Ibrahim, the NDLEA Commander, Kwara Command, gave the advice, particularly to students of the University of Ilorin, while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday at Unilorin. According to him, hard
No drug can enhance your academic performance – NDLEA warns students
LaLiga: We don’t attack enough – Lewandowski tells Xavi to start two Barcelona players
Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski, has hit out at manager Xavi for not starting enough attacking players. Lewandowski has scored only one goal so far in three appearances this season. The Poland international feels he is not getting the service he should be. The 35-year-old has noe claimed the situation would improve when the likes of
LaLiga: We don’t attack enough – Lewandowski tells Xavi to start two Barcelona players
Tinubu appoints new board for NDDC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale made the announcement in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday. The new board is expected to ensure a
Tinubu appoints new board for NDDC
EPL: Van Dijk charged by FA over red card outburst
Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, has been charged by the Football Association for his reaction to being sent off during their 2-1 win at Newcastle on Sunday. Van Dijk was shown a red card by referee John Brooks for a foul on Alexander Isak for what was deemed to be a denial of a goal-scoring
EPL: Van Dijk charged by FA over red card outburst
4.2km airport runway: FG announces N825.8m compensation for Abuja indigenes
The Federal Government has announced N825.819 million as compensation for the indigenes of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to pave way for the construction of 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike announced the development in Abuja on Tuesday after a negotiation meeting with the Minister of Aviation, Festus
4.2km airport runway: FG announces N825.8m compensation for Abuja indigenes
‘I was prepared to die’ – Tems
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that she was prepared to face grave consequences when she ditched afrobeats the famous genre in the country to do R&B. Tems said she so much believed in herself that she didn’t bother if she never become “anything or anyone” with R&B. The ‘Essence’
‘I was prepared to die’ – Tems
NPFL chairman warns clubs against violating broadcast rules
The Nigeria Professional Football League board has said it will come down hard on any club that violates the broadcasting rule during the 2023/24 season. The Chairman of the NPFL Board, Gbenga Elegbeleye, gave the warning during his opening speech at the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja. Elegbeleye said Propel Sports Africa is
NPFL chairman warns clubs against violating broadcast rules
Job racketeering probe: Reps panel dissociates self from bribery allegation, summons NUC, VC’s
The Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee investigating job racketeering in Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Yusuf Gagdi, summoned all the Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities to appear on Friday to give documentary evidence on allegations of bribery and extortion by a member of the Ad-hoc Committee. Gagdi on Tuesday issued the notice during the
Job racketeering probe: Reps panel dissociates self from bribery allegation, summons NUC, VC’s
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