Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 30th July 2024
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FCT: Woman murders Paralysed husband, dumps body in uncompleted building
A woman identified as Rahimat Salaum has allegedly killed her paralysed husband in the Pegi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Tuesday, said the woman was arrested by operatives of the Command attached to Pegi Police Division on Monday. According to
FG to protesters: Custodial centres are red zones
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has warned Nigerians who intend to participate in the planned hunger protest starting on August 1 to avoid the country’s custodial centres. The NCoS gave this warning in a statement by its spokesman, Abubakar Danlami Umar, in Abuja on Tuesday. It said any person or group of persons who have
Police arrest Ndume’s aide, supporters over ‘rally’
Police in Borno State have arrested the legislative aide of Senator Ali Ndume, alongside two of his supporters in Biu town and detained them in Maiduguri, the state capital. The wife of the aid, Amina Kachalla, confirmed that her husband, Shehu Usman Aliyu (Babandi), was arrested alongside two others: Tasiu Hassan Malgwi and Ibrahim Adamu.
Ndume rejects new office at National Assembly
The senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has rejected a new office allocated to him by the Senate Services Committee. Ndume, in a letter addressed to the Chairman, Senate Services Committee on Tuesday, said the office given him does not reflect his seniority and high ranking posture at the Senate.
Constitutional disempowerment of state electoral commissions and its impact on LG elections in Nigeria
By Samson Itodo Local government elections in Nigeria have long been marred by rampant rigging and manipulation, favouring incumbents and ruling parties. Since the 1950s, political interference has plagued these elections, thwarting the goal of establishing truly representative local governments. The key factors contributing to these flawed elections include the absence of constitutionally guaranteed financial
Lil Kesh: I can’t marry lady who eats plantain
Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Keshinro Ololade, known professionally as Lil Kesh, has opened up on the qualities of his potential wife. In a viral video, Lil Kesh said he can’t be with a lady who eats plantains. He urged his future wife not to consume plantains. “To my future wife, please, when you tick all
Protest: Conducting census key to addressing challenges – NPC Commissioner
A Federal Commissioner representing Kaduna State in the National Population Commission (NPC), Sa’adatu Garba Dogonbauchi, has said most of the initiatives taken by the current administration can only be efficient with an accurate census figure. Dogonbauchi in a statement issued by her on Tuesday said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has done alot to
Protest: Yobe Govt shuts down schools
The Yobe State Government has announced the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state ahead of the nationwide hardship protests slated for August 1, 2024. The State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education disclosed this in a memo signed by the Director of Schools Management, Bukar M Modu. Daily Trust reports that
We Heard Your Cries, Shelve Protest, Abbas Appeals to Youths
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen has once again pleaded with the people behind the planned protest slated for Thursday, August 1st, 2024 to shelve the idea in the interest of the nation and citizens. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi on Tuesday,
FG grounds Arik Air over $2.5m debt
Mnister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has ordered the grounding of Arik Air. The development has put many passengers of the airline in disarray. Our correspondent gathered that the grounding of the airline which is currently in receivership followed litigation issues with its creditors. The order by the Minister followed a court
Naira records lowest exchange rate against dollar in four months
Naira’s depreciation against the dollar reached the lowest mark since March 2024 on Tuesday. FMDQ data showed that the Naira slumped further to N1,621.12 per dollar on Tuesday from the N1,611.40 exchanged on Monday, recording N9.72 losses. At the parallel exchange market, the naira remained flat, closing at N1,600 per dollar rate on Tuesday, the
Naira records lowest exchange rate against dollar in four months
How Maltina Teacher of the Year competition is inspiring excellence in teaching over the last decade
Sustainability and relevance to society or host community are two of the major factors that define the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda of any organization. In the past, many CSR initiatives have been adjudged as failing to reach their target because the purpose for which it was established had been derailed right from the onset.
How Maltina Teacher of the Year competition is inspiring excellence in teaching over the last decade
Ogun govt distributes working tools to 300 graduands of vocational training
The Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has distributed sewing machines, locally made ovens, pedicure boxes, stoning machines, and industrial burners, among others, to over 300 trainees in different vocational skills. The trainees which include out-of-school children, unemployed youths, and women were trained in fashion designing, catering, hairdressing, cosmetology
Ogun govt distributes working tools to 300 graduands of vocational training
Israeli airstrike hits Southern Beirut, damages buildings
Israeli airstrike on Tuesday evening hit Southern Beirut, damaging buildings as emergency services rushed to the scene. According to Reuters, a senior Hezbollah commander was the target, though no reports of casualties as yet. Footage shared online showed billows of smoke and the side of a building crumbling. Meanwhile, emergency services were said to have
Israeli airstrike hits Southern Beirut, damages buildings
Hardship Protest: Bayelsa APC elders tackle Diri over anti-Sylva statement
Elders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State have slammed the state governor, Douye Diri, for accusing former Petroleum Minister (State), Chief Timipre Sylva, of sponsoring the hardship protest in the state. The APC elders noted that Sylva had, in a recent statement, begged Nigerian youths to stand by President Bola Tinubu and
Hardship Protest: Bayelsa APC elders tackle Diri over anti-Sylva statement
Abuja woman murders husband, dumbs body in uncompleted building
A woman identified as Rahimat Salaum has allegedly killed her husband in the Pegi area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed this in a statement Tuesday. She said the woman was arrested by operatives of the Command attached to Pegi Police Division on Monday July
Abuja woman murders husband, dumbs body in uncompleted building
Iwuanyanwu: Ohananeze cancels 2024 Igbo Day Celebration in honour of late President General
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has skipped the 2024 Igbo Day Celebration in honour of its late President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. DAILY POST recalls that the late President General passed on last week. Addressing journalists on Tuesday after an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the organisation and opening of
Iwuanyanwu: Ohananeze cancels 2024 Igbo Day Celebration in honour of late President General
Navy hands over 85 bags of cannabis to NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, BEECFROFT on Tuesday handed over 85 bags of illicit substance suspected to be cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Executive Officer, NNS BEECFROFT, Navy Capt. Mutalib Raji, disclosed this at the handing over which was held at NNS BEECFROFT, Apapa, Lagos State. Raji, who represented the
Navy hands over 85 bags of cannabis to NDLEA
Hardship Protest: Auto crash claims 3 Cross River varsity students
Three students of Cross River State University have died in an auto crash while travelling to their homes following a two-week closure of the institution to stop students from taking part in the hardship protest slated for August 1. The students who boarded a bus, were on their way to Ogoja in the northern part
Hardship Protest: Auto crash claims 3 Cross River varsity students
Planned protest: Group backs Oba of Benin’s call for restraint
Barely a week after the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, urged the proponents of the nationwide protest to shelve the plan, a group under the aegis of Network of Benin Ethnic Nationality Organisations has thrown its weight behind the Oba’s call. DAILY POST reports that the group at a press briefing on Tuesday in
Planned protest: Group backs Oba of Benin’s call for restraint
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