Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 31st May 2024
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I feel ashamed Dapo Abiodun and I come from same place –Adebutu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 election in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, says he feels ashamed that he hails fromIperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area as the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Adebutu said this on Friday after he revalidated and transfered his party membership from Ikenne to Odogbolu
CSO Urges Govt to Strengthen Tobacco Control Measures
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the government to strengthen tobacco control measures as it commemorates ‘World No Tobacco Day’. The CSO made the appeal at a press conference it organised on 31st May, 2024 in Kano, to celebrate and also to call the attention of the world and people in authority
40 Directors fail Permanent Secretary Exam
No fewer than 40 directors have scored below the average pass mark of 50 per cent of the qualifying examination for the positions of permanent secretaries. According to The Nation, 92 directors sat for the examination on Monday but the results indicated 40 of them failed. The report also disclosed that three directors did not
REVEALED: Identities of soldiers gunned down by IPOB terrorists
Details of the soldiers gruesomely murdered by members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have emerged. Our correspondents had earlier reported how vehicles and tricycles (popularly known as Keke Napep) were also set ablaze by the rampaging IPOB terrorists while the attack lasted on Thursday. The military high command had earlier on Friday
AFCON: Cross River gifts Terem Moffi N10m
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has gifted the Super Eagles forward, Teresa Moffi, N10million for winning the silver ware with the Super Eagles at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Moffi received the gift Thursday night in Calabar alongside his father and younger brother. Otu also commended the player
Sanusi, Bayero hold parallel Friday prayers
The Kano State Police Command has commended residents for their peaceful behaviour as Emirs Muhammad Sanusi II and Aminu Bayero presided over Friday prayers simultaneously in Kano. Both Emirs are laying claim to the throne. While Sanisu was reinstated by Gov. Abba Yusuf, Bayero is contesting his dethronement in the court. The city of Kano
Erisco controversy: Court admits food reviewer to N5m bail
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, admitted Mrs Chioma Okoli to N5 million bail with two sureties in like sum over allegations bordering on her online commentary on Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste. Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, agreed with the arguments of the defendant’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, that the offence with which
Labour declares indefinite strike over minimum wage
Members of the organised labour, on Friday declared to embark on an indefinite strike over the federal government’s refusal to raise the minimum wage from N60,000. Joe Ajaero, the President of NLC, who disclosed this at an ongoing press conference in Labour House, Abuja, said the strike begins by the midnight of Sunday, June 2,
Fubara cancels jobs approved by Wike
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled Civil Service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ordering a fresh recruitment process. Speaking at an interactive session in Port Harcourt, on Friday, the governor said a more transparent process would commence soon. He said beneficiaries of the scheme which he phased out were smuggled in for
Akande To Tinubu: You Have 3 More Years To Deliver True Federal Constitution, Reduce Poverty, Others
Former Presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has issued a call to action directed to President Bola Tinubu, to in the remaining three years of his administration, deliver a true federal constitution and reduce the poverty and untold hardship being faced by Nigerians. Speaking on “Inside Sources with Laolu Akande”, a programme on Channels TV, on Friday,
EPL: Man Utd set to quadruple Kobbie Mainoo’s wages
Kobbie Mainoo is set to sign a lucrative new contract at Manchester United. However, the England midfielder wants to put talks on hold until after the Euros, reports the Daily Star. Mainoo has enjoyed a breakout campaign with United since he made his first start in October. He then went on to establish himself and
EPL: Man Utd set to quadruple Kobbie Mainoo’s wages
Naira depreciates to end week on negative note
The naira ended the week on a negative note, depreciating further against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that the naira depreciated to N1485.99 per dollar compared to N 1484.75 traded on Thursday. This represents a marginal N1.24 loss. According to available data, this is the second time the naira
Naira depreciates to end week on negative note
NPFL shifts Akwa United vs Heartland to Monday
The Nigeria Premier Football League has shifted the matchday 34 tie involving Akwa United and Heartland. The match was initially scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. The game will now take place on Monday, June 3, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The NPFL head of operations, Davidson Owumi, made this known in a
NPFL shifts Akwa United vs Heartland to Monday
Police arrest car theft syndicate in Kwara
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested some suspects allegedly connected with the dismantling of suspected stolen cars in Ilorin, the state capital. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin on Friday. She said: “At approximately 1200 hours on May 24, 2024, detectives were
Police arrest car theft syndicate in Kwara
Katsina orders illegal occupants to vacate forestland
As part of efforts to protect the environment and reclaim public property, the Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate vacation of illegally allocated forestland. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, acting on the recommendations of an investigative committee, has taken decisive action to address the widespread issue of sensitive and strategic forest areas being handed out
Katsina orders illegal occupants to vacate forestland
Rio Ferdinand unveils his Champions League Team of the Season Full list
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has named his UEFA Champions League Team of the Season ahead of the final on Saturday. This season’s Champions League final will be between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Ahead of the final, Ferdinand named the likes of Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Vinicius, among others, in his
Rio Ferdinand unveils his Champions League Team of the Season Full list
NSCDC intercepts two trailers of vandalised railway slippers in Niger
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, said its personnel have intercepted two trailers suspected of transporting vandalized railway sleepers in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The Niger State NSCDC Commandant, Joachim Okafor, stated this during a press briefing in his office on Friday. According to him, the command’s
NSCDC intercepts two trailers of vandalised railway slippers in Niger
Nigerian government mulls fresh tax on N5m monthly earning
The Nigerian federal government plans to impose more tax on Nigerians earning N5 million and above per month. The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, chaired by Mr Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this during an assessment workshop in Lagos on Thursday. Meanwhile, Oyedele said the government targets a reduction in personal income tax for
Nigerian government mulls fresh tax on N5m monthly earning
‘I’ll appeal’ – Donald Trump speaks on hush-money conviction
Former United States President Donald Trump has vowed to appeal after a jury in New York found him guilty on all 34 charges of falsifying business records to hide a hush-money payment meant to silence p*** star Stormy Daniels. The 45th President of the US disclosed this on Friday at a press conference in the
‘I’ll appeal’ – Donald Trump speaks on hush-money conviction
Tinubu orders MDAs to patronise NASENI technologies, products
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, in the country to patronize technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation. In a statement by Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, Director Information of NASENI, the President represented by the President of the
Tinubu orders MDAs to patronise NASENI technologies, products
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