Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Sunday 9th June 2024
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Northern Elders ask FG to set up Pastoralist Commission
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to set up a National Pastoralist Commission to protect the interest of Nigerian herdsmen. The NEF said this while contributing to the ongoing debate on the proposed law to phase out open grazing and establish ranching agencies, a legislation that sparked conflicting views among
Tinubu Approves New leadership for National Council on Climate Change
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in interim capacity, pending the confirmation of her appointment by the NCCC Supervisory Council. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in a statement on Sunday, said the
Minimum Wage: Senators, Reps should also earn N62,000 – Mbaka
Ejike Mbaka, spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, has said members of the national assembly should also earn the N62,000 minimum wage. He said this while reacting to the monthly proposal of the Federal Government following the strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. Speaking in an interview with AIT, Mbaka
Kano anti-graft commission probes empowerment scheme ‘fraud’
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission says that it has commenced an investigation into the alleged scam that characterised the recent disbursement of empowerment funds to street hawkers by Governor Abba Yusuf. The Commission’s chairman, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kano that the commission was investigating
Aisha Yesufu wants Senate scrapped
A renowned political and civil rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called for the scrapping of the Nigerian Senate to reduce cost of governance. Yesufu, Co-founder, Bring Back Our Girls Movement, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. She was reacting to calls in some quarters
Obaseki dares Benin Palace, insists on group’s ban
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has insisted that the ban on Okaighele (community youth leaders) activities in seven local governments in Edo South Senatorial district is still in force. Recall that the Oba of Benin Palace had on June 7, 2024, kicked against the action of the Edo State Government. While addressing the Okaigheles who
Atiku: How I saved Tinubu’s political career
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said without his support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his political career could have ended as the governor of Lagos State. He said this while reacting to the widely held position that the President Tinubu came to his rescue following his spat with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, leading to his
Saudi Embassy in Abuja bids farewell to Hajj guests of King Salman
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has honoured and bid farewell to the guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who will participate in the 2024 Hajj. His Excellency Ambassador Faisal Ibrahim Al-Ghamidy presided
War on Gaza: Nigeria backs Biden’s ceasefire proposal
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for immediate global action to de-escalate the spate of extreme violence against noncombatants in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Ambassador Tuggar also confirmed the support of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for proposals put forward by President Joe Biden for a cease-fire. “The Biden Ceasefire proposal
APC wins all seats in Yobe LG Poll
Candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the local government elections held on Saturday have been declared winners of all the chairmanship and councillorship seats. The Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YOIEC) Dr Mamman Muhammad, made the announcement at the commission’s headquarters in Damaturu on Sunday. According to him APC won
Northern Elders ask FG to set up National Pastoralist Commission
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has called on the Federal Government to set up a National Pastoralist Commission to protect the interests of herdsmen in Nigeria. In a statement by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, NEF said there is no reason why a special initiative should not be introduced to address the
Northern Elders ask FG to set up National Pastoralist Commission
Transfer: Bernardo Silva advises Portugal midfielder to reject Man Utd
Portugal attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva has urged his international teammate Joao Neves to reject a move to Manchester United and instead join him at Manchester City this summer. Man United have identified Neves as a key summer transfer target. The Red Devils have already failed with a £51 million bid for the Benfica star. Man
Transfer: Bernardo Silva advises Portugal midfielder to reject Man Utd
Art, Culture and Creative Economy can yield $100bn by 2030 – Hannatu Musa-Musawa
The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa – Musawa has said that 100 billion dollars can be raked in by her ministry in 2030. In an interview with newsmen, she also explored areas the ministry has contributed to national development since assumption of office, hailing President Tinubu’s ingenuity in diversifying the economy
Art, Culture and Creative Economy can yield $100bn by 2030 – Hannatu Musa-Musawa
Attacks on military personnel cancer on Nigeria – Anglican primate
The Anglican Primate of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has faulted the persistent attacks on military personnel, describing it as ‘a cancer on the nation.’ Ndukuba, while speaking at St Matthew Anglican Church in Abuja on Sunday during his episcopal visit to the Maitama and Mpape Archdeaconry of the church, urged Nigerians to stand strong
Attacks on military personnel cancer on Nigeria – Anglican primate
Attack on soldiers: Edo Govt to begin operation flush out cultists, criminals
Edo Government says plans have been concluded to flush out criminal cult groups and ‘Okaigheles’ (youth leaders) from the state. The state government reacted on Sunday to recent attack on soldiers in Okomu community by criminals and cultists. Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, spoke at the Military Base Hospital in Benin
Attack on soldiers: Edo Govt to begin operation flush out cultists, criminals
Okomu attack: Obaseki visits wounded soldiers, to foot medical bills
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State was at the Military Hospital, Benin City, on Sunday, to check on soldiers who sustained injuries during an attack by assailants in Okomu community. DAILY POST reports that Obaseki, who expressed his displeasure over the incident, vowed that the State Government would fish out individuals and groups behind the
Okomu attack: Obaseki visits wounded soldiers, to foot medical bills
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles ready for Benin Republic test – Finidi
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has said it is important for his side to secure maximum points against Benin Republic in Monday. The Super Eagles have endured a stuttering start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The former African champions battled to a 1-1 against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles ready for Benin Republic test – Finidi
NANS berates EFCC for brutalizing FUTA students
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has faulted the manner operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brutalized some students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, during their raids on some student lounges in the town. NANS described the action of the operatives of the anti-graft agency as infringing on
NANS berates EFCC for brutalizing FUTA students
EPL: Tuchel decides on replacing Ten Hag at Man United
Former Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel has decided against taking the Manchester United coaching job this summer. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. According to Romano, Tuchel wants to take a break from coaching this summer. Recall that Tuchel has been linked with a move to Man United to replace Ten Hag,
EPL: Tuchel decides on replacing Ten Hag at Man United
Hajj: Kano sets up clinic for pilgrims in Makkah
The Kano State Government said it has established a clinic in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to provide adequate medical care for its pilgrims. The Head of the Media Team for Kano State Pilgrims and also the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the clinic,
Hajj: Kano sets up clinic for pilgrims in Makkah
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