Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 19th December 2024
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target=_blank>FFK to Badenoch: You trust British police but Nigerian policemen protecting your mum in Lagos
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has again taken a swipe at the leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, over her criticism of Nigeria. Badenoch, a Nigerian born British citizen, has consistently attacked Nigeria and its institutions. During a recent interview with a British journalist, she accused police officers back home of stealing
target=_blank>Ibadan stampede: Tinubu mourns, wants perpetrators sanctioned as death toll hits 40
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the stampede during a children funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State. This came as the Chief of staff to Oyo State Governor, Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi, said the dead toll had reached 40. “More than 40 children have been confirmed dead while other are still
target=_blank>Customs intercepts cannabis, fuel, others worth N229m at Ogun border
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Command has intercepted 2,169 bags of foreign parboiled rice weighing 50kg each, smuggled through unapproved routes and other items worth Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N229,112,424.00. Other seizures include 1,128 parcels of cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana, weighing 1,109.3kg, 21 bales and 2 sacks of used clothes,
target=_blank>Ibadan stampede: 35 children killed as police arrest ex-Ooni’s wife, 8 others
Prophetess Naomi Silekunola and eight others have been arrested in connection with the circumstances that led to the death of 35 children during a funfair that degenerated into a stampede at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Oyo State. Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, who is said to be
target=_blank>Self-Determination Amidst Challenges: Stories of Africans with Disabilities
By Alex Abutu Recently, the world commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked by activities that highlighted the experiences of youth with disabilities across Africa. This day sought to amplify awareness and foster inclusion through feature stories, films, and social media campaigns. Observed annually, this occasion calls for attention to the rights and
target=_blank>Senator Tinubu Compassionate First Lady –Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has described Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, as the mother of the nation who is caring and compassionate. The Governor made this known in his remarks at the distribution of food items and palliatives for Christmas and New Year, Umaru Yar’adua Conference Centre, Kaduna. Governor Uba Sani said that
target=_blank>FG begins distribution of subsidised inputs to 6000 wheat farmers in Kano
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced the distribution of subsidised inputs to 6,000 wheat farmers in Kano State. The Minister, Abubakar Kyari, flagged off the distribution at the Aggregation Centre at Alkamawa village in Bunkure Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. Represented by the State Coordinator, Isa Isyaku Hotoro,
target=_blank>Sokoto approves N15bn for judges’ vehicles, schools renovation, others
The Sokoto State Government has approved N15 billion for the renovation of schools and provision of official vehicles to high court judges and Khadis of the Shari’ah Court of Appeal. Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting on Thursday, the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Alhaji Tukur Arkali, said that,
target=_blank>Wike revokes land allocations to Buhari, Speaker Abbas, Kaduna gov, others
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the ownership of 762 plots of land in the highbrow Maitama district of Abuja, over non-payment of statutory fees. According to public notices issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday, the affected groups failed to pay their certificates of occupancy (C-of-O)
target=_blank>One killed, siblings injured as explosions rock Niger community
One farmer, Dauda Haruna has been reportedly killed while four others, including 3 siblings, were severely injured in suspected bomb explosions in Bassa community, Shiroro LGA of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened between Bassa and Gwadara communities on Thursday morning when the victims were going to farm to harvest crops. Residents
target=_blank>President Tinubu redeploys 11 permanent secretaries
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, OHCSF, has announced the redeployment of permanent secretaries. The redeployment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to a statement signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The federal permanent secretaries have been reassigned as
President Tinubu redeploys 11 permanent secretaries
C6%99aci-sufeto-janar-na-yan-sanda-ya-takawa-kokarin-kama-jamiin-gwamnatin-kano-birki/ target=_blank>NNPP ta buƙaci Sufeto Janar na ‘yan sanda ya takawa kokarin kama jami’in gwamnatin Kano birki
Jam’iyyar NNPP ta yi Allah-wadai da ci gaba da ƙoƙarin kama Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Darakta-Janar na harkokin yada labarai na gwamnatin jihar Kano. A wata sanarwa da Kakakin NNPP na ƙasa, Ladipo Johnson, ya fitar, ya bayyana cewa ‘yan sanda, bisa umarnin da suka karɓa daga Abuja, na ci gaba da ƙoƙarin kama Sanusi
NNPP ta buƙaci Sufeto Janar na ‘yan sanda ya takawa kokarin kama jami’in gwamnatin Kano birki
target=_blank>‘We’ll use peace, artificial intelligence to defeat troublemakers’ – Gov Fubara
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has pledged to use peace and artificial intelligence to address conflicts and overcome troublemakers. Fubara vowed never to resort to fighting to resolve disputes, regardless of the level of provocation. He made this statement on Thursday during the formal inauguration of Eze Oha Apara Palace for Eze Worlu-Wodo, the
‘We’ll use peace, artificial intelligence to defeat troublemakers’ – Gov Fubara
target=_blank>Ba filin Buhari aka kwace ba-Garba Shehu
Shugaban Kasa Muhammadu Buhari ya musanta zargin kwace fili mallaminsa a Abuja, kamar yadda labarai ke cewa ministan Abuja Nyesom Wike ya kwace wasu daga cikin filayen Buharin saboda rashin biyan haraji. Wannan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da mai Magana da yawunsa Garba Shehu ya fitar a yammacin Alhamis. Garba Shehu yace “Ba
Ba filin Buhari aka kwace ba-Garba Shehu
target=_blank>Court orders final forfeiture of warehouse, containers linked to ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Deinde Dipeolu, has ordered the final forfeiture of a warehouse built on a 1.925-hectare property along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Justice Dipeolu also ordered the permanent forfeiture of 54 general-purpose steel containers. The court issued the
Court orders final forfeiture of warehouse, containers linked to ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
target=_blank>Website hack: ‘DSS didn’t invite Statistician-General’ – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Thursday clarified that the Department of State Services, DSS, did not summon the Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeniran Adeyemi. NBS issued the clarification following the hacking of its website and the subsequent leak of controversial reports on ransom payments in Nigeria. On December 17, NBS published its Crime
Website hack: ‘DSS didn’t invite Statistician-General’ – NBS
C9%97an-garinsu-mu%C6%99amin-kwamishina/ target=_blank>Sanata Sumaila ya yaba wa Gwamna Yusuf kan nadin ɗan garinsu muƙamin kwamishina
Sanata Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, wanda ke wakiltar Mazabar Sanatan Kano ta Kudu, ya yaba wa gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf kan nadin Nura Iro Ma’aji a matsayin kwamishina a majalisar zartarwarsa. A wata sanarwa da ya sanya wa hannu, Sumaila ya ce nadin ya nuna sadaukarwar Ma’aji, kwarewa ta musamman, da hazakar da ya ke
Sanata Sumaila ya yaba wa Gwamna Yusuf kan nadin ɗan garinsu muƙamin kwamishina
target=_blank>Pogba’s brother handed three-year jail sentence
Paul Pogba’s brother, Mathias, has been handed a three-year prison sentence for his role in attempting to blackmail the former Manchester United star. Mathias was arrested and charged in late 2022 in connection with an £11 million extortion plot against his brother. On Thursday, a court in Paris sentenced him to three years in prison,
Pogba’s brother handed three-year jail sentence
target=_blank>Tinubu committed to rule of law — AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has reiterated the Tinubu administration’s commitment to the rule of law and the well-being of Nigerians. He emphasised that there will be no reversal of this policy, given President Tinubu’s strong belief that democracy can only flourish in a society
Tinubu committed to rule of law — AGF Fagbemi
target=_blank>‘I wish I’d played with Cristiano Ronaldo’ – Mbappe
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed his wish to have played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, the club’s all-time leading scorer. Throughout his career, Mbappé has shared the pitch with some of football’s greatest players, including Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, Neymar, and others. However, the 25-year-old has admitted that he would have cherished the opportunity to
‘I wish I’d played with Cristiano Ronaldo’ – Mbappe
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