Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 23rd October 2024
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NPA to create enabling atmosphere for increased vessel traffic to eastern Port
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is, more than ever, creating the enabling environment for key investors to boost vessel traffic to the Eastern Ports. The Eastern Ports are Onne, Calabar , Warri and Rivers. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola , strongly believe that to promote the ease and speed of doing business
FG seeks IMO technical input in Ports modernization drive
The federal government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is seeking the technical guidance and support of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to further enhance the efficiency of all the nation’s seaports. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, along with the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) are leveraging
FEC Approves $618m loan For Fighter Jets From Italy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a loan of approximately $618 million from a consortium of financiers to acquire six Italian-made M-346 attack jets and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this on Wednesday. The Air Force previously stated that the first three jets are
TETFUND moves to tackle security, power crises in tertiary institutions
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Aminu Bello Masari, has disclosed the intention of the Fund to create a new intervention line aimed at addressing the pressing issues of security and power in Nigerian tertiary educational institutions. Masari stated this while speaking at a two-day retreat
Cabinet Reshuffle: ‘Junior’ Ministers Tinubu elevated to Substantive Ministers
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet, naming seven new members, sacking five and swapping 10 others. In the course of doing this, some ministers became senior ministers. MORUFU ALAUSA (MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH), NOW MINISTER OF EDUCATION Alausa’s appointment as the Minister of Education followed the dismissal of Prof. Tahir Mamman. A
Uju-Ken Ohanenye: 4 scandals that probably cost Women Affairs Minister her job
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, politician, and film producer on Wednesday topped the list of the major casualties of President Bola Tinubu’s first cabinet reshuffle. For keen watchers, it would be difficult if not impossible for her to survive the weeding exercise going by many and needless controversies the female politician stoke since her
Tinubu finally replaces Betta Edu
President Bola Tinubu has replaced Betta Edu, former minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, with Dr Nentawe Yilwatda. In January, Tinubu suspended Edu and ordered probe of the transfer of N585.2 million into the private bank account of a civil servant, who is the accountant in charge of grants for Vulnerable Nigerians. The president
Students’ loan disbursements hit N10bn, 350,000 applications received –NELFUND
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, on Wednesday said the Fund has received over 350,000 applications and disbursed over N10 billion so far, with a commitment to disburse N90 billion in tuition fees and stipends. He also said the scheme was inclusive and not discriminatory in its
Wike, Alake, Edun, Keyamo retain positions as Tinubu rejigs cabinet
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, Dele Alake, his Solid Minerals counterpart, are among those who were not affected in the cabinet reshuffle of President Bola Tinubu. Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, are also among those who retained their portfolios. Tinubu had
FULL LIST: Dingyadi, Maiha, Ojukwu’s widow, Tinubu appoints new ministers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven new ministers into his cabinet. They are Ambassador Bianca Odimegwu Ojukwu, widow of the late Ikemba of Nnewi, Sir Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; and Jumoke Oduwole, ex-Executive Secretary to the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Others
Troops recover weapons, rescue hostages in North West
The Nigerian Army said troops deployed across various parts of Zamfara and Katsina states, acting on intelligence, successfully intercepted and thwarted terrorists’ activities, recovered weapons and rescued hostages. This was contained in a statement posted on its WhatsApp and Instagram account. According to the statement, troops in Zamfara State on October 1 responded to a
Troops recover weapons, rescue hostages in North West
Bauchi Govt orders clearing of blocked waterways to prevent flooding
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered the immediate clearing and cleaning of all blocked waterways in the Bauchi metropolis following recent heavy rains that caused flooding due to blocked drainage systems. The directive was conveyed through the Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Danlami Ahmed Kawule, during an inspection of the affected areas. Speaking to
Bauchi Govt orders clearing of blocked waterways to prevent flooding
PTDF to print one million science textbooks — Lokpobiri
To boost the integration of science courses among students at the basic school level, the Federal Government has taken steps to print one million science textbooks. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Heineken Lokpobiri disclosed the plan on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting. He explained that the project would be executed through
PTDF to print one million science textbooks — Lokpobiri
Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspects over their alleged involvement in the abduction of travellers along the Port Harcourt-Owerri Road. The police also accused the three male suspects of abducting a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in Rivers and orchestrating several armed robberies along the road. Commissioner of
Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Rivers
Abia partners military to tackle drop in Nigeria’s oil production
The Abia State Government has promised to play a major role in tackling the drop in crude oil production in Nigeria. The promise was made by Governor Alex Otti on Tuesday at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA of the state when he received a delegation of the Defence Headquarters Joint Monitoring
Abia partners military to tackle drop in Nigeria’s oil production
FEC okays N740bn for Abuja-Kano Road
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved several high-profile road projects, including N740 billion for the Berger stretch of the Abuja-Kano route. Minister of Works Dave Umahi disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the cabinet meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
FEC okays N740bn for Abuja-Kano Road
NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors extend unbeaten run after home draw vs Kwara Utd
El-Kanemi Warriors extended their unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after holding Kwara United to a 1-1 draw in Maiduguri on Wednesday. Emmanuel Ogbole gave Kwara United the lead from the spot in the 67th minute. The home team, however, equalised through Risilanu Ismaili deep into stoppage time. El-Kanemi Warriors moved to
NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors extend unbeaten run after home draw vs Kwara Utd
Cabinet reshuffling: Meet Tinubu’s new ministers
President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of new ministers on Wednesday. DAILY POST brings you a brief profile of each of the new ministers introduced to Tinubu’s cabinet during the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. 1. Bianca Odinakachukwu Olivia Odumegwu-Ojukwu, born on 5 August 1968, is a politician, diplomat, lawyer, businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder.
Cabinet reshuffling: Meet Tinubu’s new ministers
Two Delta communities at loggerheads over death of young man
Except stakeholders act fast, two Delta communities may go to war over the death of a man, identified as Omoboy. He was killed following a heated altercation at Ekakpamre community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident has sparked fear of violent retaliation from the neighbouring community of Usiefurun. Fear of an
Two Delta communities at loggerheads over death of young man
Edwin Clark slams Tinubu for scrapping Ministry of Niger Delta
South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu for scrapping the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, saying the people of the region will not allow that. DAILY POST recalls that President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council, FEC, announced the scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of
Edwin Clark slams Tinubu for scrapping Ministry of Niger Delta
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