Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 18th May 2024
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800,000 ‘forced to flee’ Rafah since start of Israeli operation – UN
The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said Saturday that 800,000 people had been “forced to flee” Gaza’s far-southern city of Rafah since Israel began military operations there this month. “Nearly half of the population of Rafah or 800,000 people are on the road having been forced to flee since the Israeli
Boniface scores as Leverkusen become first team to complete Bundesliga season unbeaten
Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday became the first team in Bundesliga history to go through an entire season unbeaten after a 2-1 home win against Augsburg extended their undefeated streak in all competitions to 51 games. Crowned champions for the first time in April, goals from Victor Boniface and Robert Andrich put Leverkusen – who play
We’ve reduced banditry by 70% – Katsina Gov
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State says his administration has reduced banditry to about 70 percent in the last one year. According to the governor, this was sequel to the robust synergy between the local security outfits and the conventional security agencies across the state. Radda, who was on a working visit to Yola, Adamawa
Apologise for your conduct or face legal action, Tinubu’s aide tells Rano Air
Senior special assistant to the President on special needs and equal opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has asked RANO AIR Limited to apologise to the disability community or face legal action for its “discriminatory” conduct. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, Isa said on May 14, 2024, at the Maiduguri International Airport, Mr. Gabai, a
Shettima launches Accelerated Education programme for North East
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has launched the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP), an initiative of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), to drive transformational change in vital education outcomes and acquisition of vocational skills among secondary school leavers in six North East states. Speaking during the launch of the programme and commissioning of the newly
Soldiers storm Banex market in Abuja after assault on colleagues
Soldiers have stormed Banex Market in Abuja over the assault on some of their colleagues. Daily Trust had reported how a mob descended on at least two soldiers in the markets where electronic gadgets and mobile phones are mostly sold. The thugs who broke into groups had slapped, kicked and beat up the soldiers in
Commotion as Thugs beat up soldiers at Banex market in Abuja
There was commotion at the popular Banex Market in Wuse, Abuja, on Saturday when suspected thugs descended on soldiers in uniform. The cause of the incident was unknown but a trader in the market told Daily Trust that the soldiers were attacked after a disagreement with some persons in the market. “I am not currently
3 Chibok Girls Among AUN ‘s 2024 Graduands
Three of the girls who were abducted from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, in 2014, have successfully graduated from the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa State. They are among the 189 students who received their first degrees at the 15th commencement ceremony. The Chibok girls are part of a group of roughly
Naira Abuse: 5 Common Practices That Could Get You Arrested
In this video, we learn about the importance of treating the Naira with respect. Abusing the Naira by spraying, writing on, stapling, or tearing it is illegal, harms the currency and could get you arrested. Let’s handle our Naira notes with care and support the CBN’s Clean Note Policy!
Why CNG Vehicles Can’t Work In Nigeria – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr Babachir Lawal, has said the use of Compressed Natural Gas vehicles will not work in Nigeria except the federal government provides the framework for its functionality. He said the government needs to put in place necessary infrastructure that will lubricate the effectiveness of the CNG vehicles,
‘Caroline Danjuma was legally married to late Tagbo’ – Singer Oritsefemi reveals
Popular singer Oritsefemi has claimed that Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma, also known as Carolyna Hutchings, was legally married to Davido’s late friend and associate, Tagbo Umeike. According to him, he never wanted to marry his estranged wife, Nabila Fash, but she pressured him into marrying her after Caroline told her to do so following her
‘Caroline Danjuma was legally married to late Tagbo’ – Singer Oritsefemi reveals
12,539 teachers write 2024 professional qualifying exams
No fewer than 12,539 teachers nationwide sat for the May diet of the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) which began on Thursday and ended on Saturday. The qualification examination is conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) to test the professional competence of teachers. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, Director, Certification and
12,539 teachers write 2024 professional qualifying exams
Creation of ‘Ibadan State’ our major demand – Indigenes
Indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have declared that the major demand of the people of the ancient city from the Federal Government is the creation of ‘Ibadan State’. The indigenes made this declaration during a press conference to herald the 20th anniversary of Legacy Stars of Ibadan which is one of the clubs
Creation of ‘Ibadan State’ our major demand – Indigenes
Delta: It’s our turn to produce LGA Chairman, Isaba community tells Oborevwori
The people of Isaba community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State have declared that it is their turn to produce the chairman of the council. Urging Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to should them to produce the next chairman, they stressed that they have been politically marginalised for too long by the ruling political
Delta: It’s our turn to produce LGA Chairman, Isaba community tells Oborevwori
BFIG moves to take over ALSCON plant in Akwa Ibom from RUSAL
Following a January 2024 Supreme Court judgement, BFIG corporation has begun the process of taking over the moribund Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State from its current operators, RUSAL. It would be recalled that the apex court had, since 2012, ruled that the BFIG group
BFIG moves to take over ALSCON plant in Akwa Ibom from RUSAL
NSCDC recovers 100,000 litres of crude oil from illegal bunkering site
ence Corps (NSCDC), has dismantled an illegal refinery with more than 100,000 liters of crude oil in Adobi Settlement, Etche Local Government Area in Rivers. A statement by NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi on Saturday in Abuja, indicated that the site was uncovered by the Commandant-General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CGsSIS). It quoted the commander of the
NSCDC recovers 100,000 litres of crude oil from illegal bunkering site
Bundesliga: Boniface scores as Bayer Leverkusen finish season unbeaten
Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Augsburg 2-1 in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Xabi Alonso’s side were unbeaten for the entire 2023/24 season. Boniface opened scoring for the home team in the 12th minute. The Nigeria international scored 21 goals and provided nine assists across all competitions for Die Werkself. Robert
Bundesliga: Boniface scores as Bayer Leverkusen finish season unbeaten
2027: Atiku stepping down for Peter Obi’ll make Tinubu’s reelection easy – Lauretta Onochie
A former Media Aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, on Saturday prayed that former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar should step down for his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, in 2027. Onochie said Atiku stepping down for Obi would make President Bola Tinubu’s reelection easier. Posting on X, Onochie wrote: “Our
2027: Atiku stepping down for Peter Obi’ll make Tinubu’s reelection easy – Lauretta Onochie
Troops neutralize bandits, recover arms, ammunition in Sokoto, Zamfara
The Nigerian Army says its troops neutralized eight terrorists and recovered arms in multiple operations. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the Army’s verified Facebook page on Saturday. “In a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized 8 terrorists, thwarted multiple kidnap attempts, and recovered significant arms
Troops neutralize bandits, recover arms, ammunition in Sokoto, Zamfara
Confusion as traders, soldiers clash at Banex Plaza in Abuja
There was commotion on Saturday at the popular Banex Plaza phone market, located in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, as soldiers and some traders clashed over the sale of a defective phone. Daily Trust reports that a trader said that the soldiers were attacked after a disagreement with some persons in the market. “I
Confusion as traders, soldiers clash at Banex Plaza in Abuja
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