Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 29th May 2024
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Deportation order: FG intervenes in Nigerian students, Teesside Uni clash
A delegation, to be led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the UK, Amb. Christian Okeke and leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in the UK, will visit the management of Teesside University to intervene on the allegations of an unfair and unjust deportation order served on some Nigerian students in the middle
Police kill 3 suspected kidnappers in Benue
The police in Benúe State on Wednesday gunned down three suspected kidnappers in the Sankera axis of the state. The Spokesperson for the command, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement, said that operatives also rescued two kidnapped victims in the process of engaging the captors. Anene noted that the Benue State Police Command under the
We Inherited over N200bn debt on projects alone – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that his administration inherited 34 uncompleted projects valued at over N225.279 billion spread across 13 local government areas of the State. The governor also disclosed that under his watch, the Rivers State Government had awarded nine new road projects, valued at N534.332billion. This is even as he
Bayern Munich appoint Kompany as new coach
Bayern Munich have named Vincent Kompany as their new coach on a three-year contract on Wednesday, in a surprise move. Kompany, 38, joins Bayern despite seeing his Burnley team relegated from the Premier League this season. “I’m looking forward to the challenge of FC Bayern. It’s a great honour to be able to work for
‘Our National Anthem is gone’, More reactions trail Tinubu’s new law
More reactions have trailed the bill President Bola Tinubu signed into law on Wednesday morning. With the new law, ‘Arise, O Compatriots’, composed by Pa Ben Odiase, will give way for ‘Nigeria, we hail Thee’, an anthem which Nigeria was composed by a Briton, Lilian Jean William. It was used from 1960 till 1978. While
Catholic women want new strategy to tackle gender-based violence
The Safeguarding Commission Mission-Nigeria (SACOM-NIG), also known as the Catholic Women Religious group, has called for new strategies to combat the rising sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in the country. They made the call at a three-day formation/training in Abuja. Speaking on the sidelines, the Coordinator of the conference, Sister Paulina Chioma Ogbonnaya,
US based Nigerian, Yomi Faparusi, set to contest for US Congress
Yomi Faparusi, a Nigerian-American based in Tennessee in the United States, is vying as an independent candidate to represent Tennessee District 5 in the US Congress. on November 5, 2024, as an independent candidate. Faparusi made this known while speaking during a virtual meeting with newsmen, saying his victory in November 5, 2024 election would
Kano emirate tussle: NSCIA cautions ulama against unguarded comments
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed concern over the contradictory statements emanating from some Ulama on the traditional leadership crisis in the state. The Deputy Secretary-General of NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu, said this in a statement on Wednesday . The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is the President-General
Oby Ezekwesili Rejects Old National Anthem
Former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has vowed to not join Nigerians in singing the old national anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Ezekwesili said she would stick to the “Arise O Compatriots” national anthem recently jettisoned by the National Assembly and approved by the President.
Kano APC Lawmakers Pledge Allegiance To Ado Bayero
As the emirship tussle lingers in Kano State, the 12 members of the All Progressives Congress in the House of Assembly have pledged allegiance to the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero. Led by the minority leader, Labaran Abdul Madari, the 12 lawmakers from APC paid homage to Ado Bayero at the Nassarawa Palace after the
EPL: Atletico Madrid to offer Joao Felix in swap deal for Man United forward
Atletico Madrid are considering an exchange involving Joao Felix and Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood, according to Spanish outlet todofichajes. Felix’s future at Atletico Madrid remains unclear after his loan spell at Barcelona last season. Atletico’s director of football, Andrea Berta, has proposed the swap. Greenwood had a productive season on loan at Getafe, scoring 10
EPL: Atletico Madrid to offer Joao Felix in swap deal for Man United forward
Naira appreciates against dollar at forex market
The Naira on Wednesday appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange on the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu in office. FMDQ data showed that the Naira appreciated to N1329.65 on Wednesday from N1339.33 on Tuesday. This represents an N9.68 gain against the dollar compared to N1339.33 traded on Tuesday at the foreign
Naira appreciates against dollar at forex market
‘Burna Boy should have had 8 kids’ – American radio host Charlamagne
Controversial American radio host Charlamagne tha God has said he believes that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy should have been a father by now. The radio host stated this on the Breakfast Club show while reacting to Burna Boy’s recent statement that he is not ready to have kids yet because he can’t give them
‘Burna Boy should have had 8 kids’ – American radio host Charlamagne
National Anthem: Nigeria’s name, flag should also be changed – Mike Ozekhome
Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof Mike Ozekhome, has described Nigeria’s return to the old national anthem as a welcome development. According to him, the change of the national anthem was long overdue. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Ozekhome said he was elated by Nigeria’s return to the old national
National Anthem: Nigeria’s name, flag should also be changed – Mike Ozekhome
So-Safe Corps apprehends 3 for vandalising transformer, recovers exhibits in Ogun
The So-Safe Corps in Ogun State has arrested three men for vandalizing and stealing transformer cables in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the corps spokesman, Moruf Yusuf. According to the statement, the suspects, Eze Sunday, an
So-Safe Corps apprehends 3 for vandalising transformer, recovers exhibits in Ogun
‘Bandits killed my elder brother’ – Gov Radda
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State said his saddest moment was any time he received news of bandits’ attacks in the state. Radda, who stated this on Wednesday in Katsina at a press briefing for his one year in office, also revealed that his elder brother was killed by bandits. “My saddest moment is when
‘Bandits killed my elder brother’ – Gov Radda
Court stops Enugu govt from demolishing Nsukka Motor Park
An Enugu State High Court has granted an ex parte order restraining the state government from demolishing properties belonging to Ifesinachi Transport Limited locate at the Ogige Market, Nsukka. DAILY POST reports that the state government recently issued a 72-hour demolition notice to shop owners to vacate the Ogige Market and Nsukka Motor Park. The
Court stops Enugu govt from demolishing Nsukka Motor Park
U.S. Consul General, Will Stevens reveals his favourite Nigerian Afrobeats artiste
Consul General, United States of America Consulate, Lagos, Will Stevens, has revealed his favourite Nigerian Afrobeats artist. In a recent interview with comedian Basketmouth, the Consul General was asked to name his favourite Afrobeats artiste and without hesitation, he mentioned Tems. He praised Tems’ unique voice, admitting that he “got a little big of crunch”
U.S. Consul General, Will Stevens reveals his favourite Nigerian Afrobeats artiste
Lagos workers deserve living wage – Labour Party tells Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure a living wage for workers in the state. The Lagos State publicity secretary of the party, Mrs Olubunmi Odesanya, made the appeal in an interview with NAN on Wednesday in Lagos. Odesanya, while assessing Sanwo-Olu as he marks the
Lagos workers deserve living wage – Labour Party tells Sanwo-Olu
‘Why I brushed my teeth 6 times for kissing scene in ‘Water & Garri’ – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she brushed her teeth six times in preparation for the kissing scene in her debut movie, ‘Water & Garri.’ The Afrobeats diva explained that she indulged in the hygienic practice to give a good impression. She disclosed this in a recent interview with BET. She said, “The first
‘Why I brushed my teeth 6 times for kissing scene in ‘Water & Garri’ – Tiwa Savage
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