Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 1st June 2024
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AEDC to disconnect defence headquarters, Power House, others over electricity debt
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Saturday, released the names of 25 customers with outstanding electricity bills. In a notice, the DisCo said it will disconnect all clients who fail to clear their debts by June 3. “This is to inform the general public that AEDC will disconnect all customers with outstanding electricity bills on
Nigeria needs good governance not change in system – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said what the country needs is good governance, not a change in the system of governance as being clamoured in some quarters. The Vice President spoke at the 30th anniversary of Yusuf Ali & Co (Ghalib chambers) in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital, on Saturday. According to him, “Democracy can only survive
Ronaldo in tears after Saudi King’s Cup final defeat
Cristiano Ronaldo was in floods of tears after his Al Nassr side lost the King’s Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties late on Friday, extending his Saudi Arabian trophy drought. The Portuguese superstar, whose arrival last year unleashed a flood of top players to the oil-funded Saudi Pro League, slumped to the ground as
Election: South Africa’s ANC loses majority
South Africa’s ruling ANC faced a search for allies to help it form a new government Saturday after it lost its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election. With 99 per cent of the votes from Wednesday’s election counted, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress (ANC) had only 40 per cent, a catastrophic slump from
Gifty Nnaji wins Amnesty Int. 2024 Intervarsity Debate
A student of Bowen University, Osun, Gifty Nnaji, has won Amnesty International Nigeria’s 2024 Intervarsity Human Rights Debate. The winner of the second position is Abdul Habeeb Korede of the University of Ibadan while Enebechi Obumneme Joel of Enugu State University of Science and Technology won the third position. The final debate, which held at
Oil, electricity workers’ unions mobilise for planned strike
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed its members to comply with the directive of the two labour centres to begin an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday. Its General Secretary, Mr Afolabi Olawale, in a statement on Saturday, said the union was committed to ensuring total compliance with the directive.
International oil firms can sell 50% of proceeds – CBN
International Oil Companies (IOCs) can sell 50% balance of their repatriated export proceeds to authorized forex dealers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced. This is according to a circular on Friday signed by director, trade and exchange department, W.J. Kanya. On February 14, CBN placed limits on the transfer of proceeds from crude
Immigration CG says 107,646 passports uncollected nationwide
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) announced that a significant number of passports remain uncollected nationwide. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap stated that there are currently 107,646 produced passports waiting to be picked up. NIS appealed to applicants to visit their nearest Passport Issuing Centre to collect their passports. The agency acknowledged the difficulty reaching some applicants
Hit-and-run driver kills woman in Anambra
A driver hit and killed a female pedestrian along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, according to the state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, told newsmen on Saturday in Awka that the driver fled the scene after the incident. Irelewuyi said
Outrage trails Lagos mosque collapse
There has been outrage over the collapse of Mutmoyinat Central Mosque, located at Ososo Street in the Mushin area of Lagos, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Three persons died and seven others were injured when the mosque collapsed on Sunday. According to an eyewitness, the mosque collapsed when Muslim worshippers were observing asr prayer. Men of
Fidelity Bank investors earn 406% gain in 5 years
Investors in Fidelity Bank Plc earned about 406 per cent in capital gains over the past five years, ranking above other major return benchmarks at the Nigerian stock market and the banking sector. Trading reports covering May 31, 2019 to May 31, 2024 showed that its share price rose by 405.95 per cent, an average
Fidelity Bank investors earn 406% gain in 5 years
Ekiti Agro Marshals parade two suspected drug dealers
The Ekiti State Agro Marshalls has announced the arrest of two individuals, Sheyi Alaba and Ayodeji Ajayi, in connection with the possession and trading of illicit drugs. Commander of the Corps, Mr Olamide Oni, said Alaba is suspected of specializing in the trading on Indian hemp, while Ajayi is suspected of dealing on Indian hemp,
Ekiti Agro Marshals parade two suspected drug dealers
EYN Church rejects electricity tariff hike, seeks subsidy on essential items, services
The Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, more popularly known as Ekklesiya ‘Yan’Uwa A Nigeria, EYN, has rejected the recent hike in electricity tariff. The church, a major denomination with headquarters in Adamawa State, and dominant in Adamawa and other states in the North East, says rather than increase tariffs on any essential commodity or
EYN Church rejects electricity tariff hike, seeks subsidy on essential items, services
Drama as Gov Otti storms PDP event in Umuahia, Ikpeazu absent
A mild drama played out in Umuahia on Saturday as Abia State Governor, Alex Otti stormed the venue of the 76th birthday celebration and grand reception for former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara. The event was organized by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Otti is of the Labour Party, LP. The governor arrived at the
Drama as Gov Otti storms PDP event in Umuahia, Ikpeazu absent
Abia soldiers’ killing: Perpetrators must face the law – Police
Police in Abia State have vowed to apprehend those behind the killing of soldiers at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill, in Aba. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, made the vow in Umuahia at an expanded meeting of the State Security Council and the newly inaugurated members of the Abia Security Advisory Council. Onwuemelie
Abia soldiers’ killing: Perpetrators must face the law – Police
Heinous crime – IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor condemns killing of soldiers in Abia
The lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the killing of five soldiers by enforcers of the sit-at-home order last Thursday in Abia State as a heinous crime. Condemning the killing in a statement on Saturday in Owerri, Ejiofor said IPOB had no hand in the incident, stressing that
Heinous crime – IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor condemns killing of soldiers in Abia
Abba Kyari welcomed by family members after release from prison
The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has received a warm welcome from family members after his release from detention. Kyari was released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory after spending 27 months in detention. He was arrested on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,
Abba Kyari welcomed by family members after release from prison
Minimum Wage: Nigerian Govt gives reason for N60,000 offer, warns against strike
The Federal Government has reacted to the proposed strike by organised labour, set to take off on Monday, saying it would compound the economic woes of citizens. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejoecha, who reacted on behalf of the government, cautioned that any new minimum wage must not lead to widespread
Minimum Wage: Nigerian Govt gives reason for N60,000 offer, warns against strike
Scotland: Rangers boss thumbs up ‘talented defender’ Leon Balogun
Rangers manager, Philippe Clement has eulogised Leon Balogun for his contributions at the club. Balogun, who joined the Gers for a second stint last summer, signed a contract extension on Saturday. The Nigerian will now remain at Ibrox until the end of the 2024/25 season. Clement praised the veteran centre-back for his impact on and
Scotland: Rangers boss thumbs up ‘talented defender’ Leon Balogun
CNG: Nigerian Govt partners private sector to subsidize conversion of vehicles
The Nigerian government through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG) is partnering private sector to subsidize the conversion of vehicles from Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to CNG. The Chief Executive Officer of Portland Gas Limited, Mr. Folajimi Mohammed disclosed in a statement after the inauguration of the All-One CNG Reverse-Engineering, Training, Filling and Conversation
CNG: Nigerian Govt partners private sector to subsidize conversion of vehicles
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