Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 27th September 2023
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VIDEO: Gbaja Watches as Wike Dishes Soup from Pot
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been spotted stirring a pot of soup and scooping from it. In a viral video, Femi Gbajabiamila, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, was seen observing the minister. Wike joins the likes of Governor Ademola Adeleke
Ebonyi poll: Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition seeking to nullify Gov Nwifuru’s victory
The Ebonyi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, against the election victory of Gov. Francis Nwifuru. The three-member panel headed by Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, in a unanimous judgment, held that the petitioners failed to prove
FG: We’ll wield big stick on principals who boycott teaching
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, says the government extended period of service for teachers from 60 to 65 years with the aim of getting principal officers to go back to the classroom after finishing their administrative responsibilities. Speaking at a briefing to highlight activities lineup to mark the 2023 World Teachers Day, Prof Mamman warned
Gov Yusuf appoints 94 new aides, moves tally close to 300
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed 94 new aides to serve as Senior Special Reporters (SSRs) and Special Reporters (SRs) in various MDAs across the state. With this, the governor now has 290 aides, including Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants. Daily Trust reports that the latest appointment was announced on Tuesday
Biden nominates two Nigerian Americans into advisory council
The duo of Chinenye Ogwumike and Osagie Imasogie have been nominated to the Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement by President Joe Biden of the US. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. While congratulating
Bandits gun down villager, abduct one in Kaduna
Suspected bandits have gunned down a villager and injured three others in Kwankwami village, Gadar Gayan in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was learnt that the incident occurred around 8pm on Tuesday when the bandits stormed the area, shooting sporadically to scare residents. Daily Trust gathered that the attackers also kidnapped one
Barau’s bill on North West Development Commission passes first reading
A bill seeking the establishment of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has passed first reading at the Senate. Titled, North West Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023, the bill passed first reading during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Senate presided over by the
DSS arrests Editor at Kano Airport
The Editor-in-chief of Almizan Newspaper, a weekly news magazine of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Malam Ibrahim Musa, has been arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS). Musa was said to have been picked up at the Aminu Kano International Airport on while on his way to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj
Speaker Abbas: National Assembly Budget Stagnant For 13 Years
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the annual budget of the National Assembly has been stagnant for 13 years despite inflation and attendant consequences. According to Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the speaker, he made the disclosure when he received a delegation from the African Business Roundtable
‘Slum King’ premieres Oct. 8
Africa Magic’s original crime series, “Slum King”, is to premiere on Oct. 8 on Africa Magic Showcase. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Tejumola said after the launch of Slum King, it would air weekly every Sunday at 8.00pm on Africa
‘I want to be reincarnated DMX, 2Pac in Africa’ – Odumodublvck
Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has said he wants to be like the reincarnation of legendary American rappers, DMX and 2Pac in Africa. He said he doesn’t want to be “stigmatised” as “just a Nigerian artist,”, stressing that his ambition is to be a global superstar. The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner stated
‘I want to be reincarnated DMX, 2Pac in Africa’ – Odumodublvck
EPL: You’re keeping Chelsea’s strongest team on the bench – Ally McCoist to Pochettino
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, has been told to take responsibility for the club’s poor showing so far this season. Former Rangers and Scotland man, Ally McCoist, believes the Argentine has been getting his team selection wrong According to McCoist, the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss has been overlooking the best legs in his team.
EPL: You’re keeping Chelsea’s strongest team on the bench – Ally McCoist to Pochettino
NASS budget stagnant for 13 years – Abbas laments
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed concern that the annual budget of the National Assembly has remained unchanged for 13 years, despite the impact of inflation and its associated consequences. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker added
NASS budget stagnant for 13 years – Abbas laments
Your economic policy hurting Nigerians – NULGE tackles Tinubu
The National President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Ambali Olatunji, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic policy is hurting the masses. Olatunji disclosed this on Tuesday during the opening session of a two-day National Youth Conference in Benin, Edo state. He also criticized Tinubu for running an over-bloated cabinet comprising ministers and
Your economic policy hurting Nigerians – NULGE tackles Tinubu
EPL: I’ll be happy for Chelsea to sack Pochettino – Seaman
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Seaman, has said he is “happy” for Chelsea to sack Mauricio Pochettino as their manager. According to Seaman, it would mean less competition for the Gunners. Pochettino took over as head coach at Stamford Bridge this summer. However, the former Tottenham and PSG boss has endured a tough start, with the
EPL: I’ll be happy for Chelsea to sack Pochettino – Seaman
Eid-El-Maulud an opportunity for sober reflections – Obi congratulates Muslims
Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has felicitated the Muslim faithful as they celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Obi, also a former Anambra State Governor, said this in a congratulatory message in Lagos on Wednesday. “I heartily felicitate all the Muslim faithful in Nigeria as
Eid-El-Maulud an opportunity for sober reflections – Obi congratulates Muslims
Police anti-cult operatives chase 17-year-old boy to death in Delta
Anti-Cult operatives attached to the Obiaruku Police Division in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State have reportedly chased a 17-year-old boy, Sylvester Watermelon, to death. The deceased and a friend of his had just come out from a chemist shop where they went to buy drugs when the sad incident occurred on Wednesday, DAILY
Police anti-cult operatives chase 17-year-old boy to death in Delta
EPL: Man Utd winger, Antony flies back to US for police interview
Manchester United winger, Antony, is scheduled to fly back to the UK, to be grilled by the police over allegations of assault made against him. The Brazilian is currently on a leave of absence from United, as he fights allegations of assault from ex-girlfriend Gabriella Cavallin. Greater Manchester Police and Sao Paolo Police have been
EPL: Man Utd winger, Antony flies back to US for police interview
Danjuma reappointed Falconets head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reappointed Christopher Danjuma as Falconets head coach. Danjuma’s reappointment was confirmed by the NFF Executive Committee following the recommendation of its Technical Committee. The experienced gaffer led the Falconets to the quarter-finals of last year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in Costa Rica. He will be assisted by
Danjuma reappointed Falconets head coach
Police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest suspects in Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has bursted a kidnapping syndicate in Fune Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said two suspects were arrested in the operation, while one victim was rescued. According to him, police
Police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest suspects in Yobe
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