Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 19th November 2024
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target=_blank>NGOs, lawmakers push for national agency to support widowed persons, orphans
As part of the effort to review and discuss the revised draft of “A Bill for an Act to Establish an Agency for Widows, Dependent Children, and Orphans in Nigeria,” the Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE), with support from Women for Women International, funded by the Ford Foundation, along with backing from the Office
target=_blank>Shettima, Ngige present as Senate holds valedictory for Ifeanyi Ubah
The Senate on Tuesday held a valedictory session to honour late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Vice-President Kashim Shettima; former Anambra State governor, Chris Ngige; Senator Uche Ekwunife who represented Anambra Central at the National Assembly, were among dignitaries in attendance. Ubah died on July 26, 2024, at the age of 52, as senator representing Anambra South
target=_blank>Gov Yahaya presents N360.1bn 2025 budget to Gombe Assembly
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, presented N320,110,000,000 budget for 2025 to the Gombe State House of Assembly, with agricultural sector getting 3.9%. Daily Trust reports that Gombe is an agrarian state, with its economy primarily based on agriculture. Many residents engaged in farming and other related activities. Presenting the proposal before the lawmakers, Governor Yahaya said
target=_blank>25 killed as gastroenteritis hits 18 LGAs in Sokoto
Twenty five persons have been killed in an outbreak of Gastroenteritis in 18 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. This was disclosed by the Director, Public Health of the Ministry of Health, Sokoto, Dr Abdulganiyu Yusuf, while clarifying what he called misinformation by some newspapers. “The deaths were recorded in 18, not three local government
target=_blank>TNCG conference: Shaping the future of digital democracy in Africa
BY GABRIEL OKEOWO Across Africa, the journey toward democracy has been marked by resilience and transformation. While many nations transitioned from colonial rule to democratic systems in the latter half of the 20th century, the road has been fraught with challenges. In recent years, political landscapes in Africa have been shaped by inspiring progress and
target=_blank>Man who accused commissioner of sleeping with wife rejects Sharia court judgment
Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of having illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the verdict of the Sharia Court which absolved the politician of wrongdoing. Daily Trust had reported that a Kano Upper Shari’a Cour dismissed the adultery case against Sankara, saying it could not
target=_blank>Traditional Rulers not afraid of Governors – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Mohammad Abubakar II, has countered the notion that traditional rulers are afraid of governors. The Sultan said traditional rulers were ruling the country even before Nigeria got independence, adding that as monarchs they have more stake and understanding of the country than governors. He stated this at a Stakeholders’ roundtable
target=_blank>EFCC Chairman sacks corrupt staff, says more will go
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has said two of the agency’s staff members were recently dismissed over allegation of corruption. Olukoyede disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. The News Agency of
target=_blank>SDP’s Adebayo likens Ondo guber election to ‘willing seller, willing buyer’
Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has decried the level of vote buying in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, saying it was a case of a willing seller meeting a willing buyer. Reacting on his official X handle, Adebayo said flagrant vote buying was shameful,
target=_blank>Rep Advocates Full Implementation of Child Rights Act
A member of the House of Representatives from Osun State, Bamidele Salam, has called for collaboration among critical stakeholders to ensure full implementation of the Child Rights Act. Salam, who is founder of the Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV), spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the flag off of the 2024
target=_blank>Naira appreciates against dollar
The naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market for the first time since last week. FMDQ data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,678.93 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,690.37 exchanged on Monday. This showed that the naira gained N11.77 against the dollar. DAILY POST reports that this is the first
Naira appreciates against dollar
target=_blank>FCT: Wike approves N1.1bn for structures affected by construction of Highway
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has said that the FCT Administration will pay a compensation package of N1.1 billion for the structures affected by the ongoing construction of the FCT Highway 105, from the Airport Expressway to Kuje township. The FCT Minister disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday when he addressed journalists
FCT: Wike approves N1.1bn for structures affected by construction of Highway
target=_blank>Niger CAN commiserates with govt, Muslims over chief imam’s death
The Niger State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Most Rev Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has commiserated with the state government and the Muslim Ummah over the death of the Chief Imam of Minna, Mallam Ibrahim Isah Fari. Most Rev Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, in a condolence message
Niger CAN commiserates with govt, Muslims over chief imam’s death
target=_blank>EPL: Joao Felix tells Maresca his best position for Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix signed for the Blues in a permanent deal for £45 million from Atletico Madrid in the summer. However, the 25-year-old has found it hard to break into Maresca’s starting XI. So far this season, Felix
EPL: Joao Felix tells Maresca his best position for Chelsea
target=_blank>High Court: Rivers judiciary commences Christmas vacation December 23
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has announced that the justices of the High Court will begin their Christmas vacation from Monday, December 23, 2024, to Thursday, January 2, 2025. A statement from the Chief Registrar of the High Court, David Ihua-Madueny, confirmed that this directive aligns with Order 49 Rule 4C
High Court: Rivers judiciary commences Christmas vacation December 23
target=_blank>NPFL: Abdullahi targets successful stint with Kano Pillars
Former Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Shehu said he is hungry for more success with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Kano Pillars. Abdullahi recently rejoined Kano Pillars for a second stint. DAILY POST recalls that Abdullahi was on the books of the four-time NPFL champions for two years (2012-14) before moving abroad. “I’m looking forward
NPFL: Abdullahi targets successful stint with Kano Pillars
target=_blank>EPL: Amorim gives Rashford, Antony new positions in Man Utd team
The new Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, has given an idea of what his team could look like. Amorim wants to breathe a fresh lease of life into Antony by using him as a wing-back, while Marcus Rashford is expected to play as a striker. The 39-year-old took charge of his first training session
EPL: Amorim gives Rashford, Antony new positions in Man Utd team
target=_blank>Kwara Assembly seeks adequate security at waterworks
The Kwara House of Assembly has called for adequate security at waterworks across the state to curb vandalism. The House made the call on Tuesday in Ilorin following a motion on the need to curb the vandalisation of Waterworks in Kwara State. The motion was moved during plenary by Salihu Ayanshola (APC-Ipaye/Malete/Oloru), with the legislator
Kwara Assembly seeks adequate security at waterworks
target=_blank>Yola Electricity Company procures 1,880 meters for Band A customers
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, has announced the procurement of 1,880 new meters for its Band A customers. The company, which has the states of Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe and Borno as its coverage area, said on Tuesday that it obtained the meters under the Meter Acquisition Funds, MAF, programme for Band A users. This
Yola Electricity Company procures 1,880 meters for Band A customers
target=_blank>Minimum Wage: Labour postpones planned strike in Cross River
The organised labour in Cross River State has postponed the planned industrial action scheduled to commence on Wednesday after the breakdown of negotiations between the unions and the state government. The state chairman of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Mr Monday Ogbodum, disclosed this in Calabar on Tuesday. Ogbodum said that the decision for the
Minimum Wage: Labour postpones planned strike in Cross River
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