Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 8th February 2025
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target=_blank>FG to toll major highways when completed –Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and other major highways across the country will be tolled when 100 percent completed to ensure adequate maintenance. The minister, who spoke during an inspection of the road on Saturday, stressed that the tolling would not be done until when “perfected”. He stated that
target=_blank>‘A man of integrity’, How Najatu campaigned for Ribadu in 2011
“May God, the giver of power to whom he pleases, make Ribadu the president of Nigeria…” “We are picking Ribadu not because he is Hausa-Fulani, not because he is a Muslim, but because he is a man of integrity.” the leader of the Northern Star Youth Initiative, Naja’atu Muhammad, declared in a viral video, her
target=_blank>Abducted Edo traditional ruler regains freedom
The Edo State Police Command says it has rescued the kidnapped traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare community, His Royal Highness, Friday Ehizojie. The Onogie of Udo-Eguare, in Igueben Local Government Area of the state was kidnapped on February 3, at a forest between Ubiaja and Udo community while on a commercial motorcycle. The okada rider conveying Ehizojie to
target=_blank>Traders lament as Plateau govt demolishes market in Jos
Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has demolished the popular Yankeke Market located opposite Jos University Teaching Hospitals (JUTH) in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our correspondent gathered that the market hosted bicycle sellers, provision store owners, clothes sellers, food vendors, and other traders. According to eyewitnesses, JMDB officials arrived at the market
target=_blank>Probing my father’s govt should be done with clear intention –El-Rufai’s son
House of Representatives Member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Bello El-Rufa’i, has said probing the past administration in Kaduna State led by his father, Nasir El-Rufa’i, is not a bad idea. He, however, cautioned that the probe should done with clear intention. Bello stated this while reacting to the ongoing political rift between his father
target=_blank>Trump freezes aid to South Africa
President Donald Trump on Friday froze US aid to South Africa, citing a law in the country that he alleges allows land to be seized from white farmers, despite Johannesburg’s denials. The law would “enable the government of South Africa to seize ethnic minority Afrikaners’ agricultural property without compensation,” Trump said in an executive order,
target=_blank>Gaza ceasefire: Hamas hands over 3 Israeli hostages in latest swap
Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the fifth exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with 183 prisoners held by Israel due to be released later in the day. The swap comes after US President Donald Trump proposed clearing out the Gaza Strip of its inhabitants and for the United
target=_blank>Why Shettima is yet to occupy new presidential house
Nearly one year after its completion, Vice President Kashim Shettima is yet to move into the new official residence built for the No.2 citizen, Weekend Trust findings have revealed. The official residence, said to have been built at the cost of about N15 billion, was commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 7, 2024.
target=_blank>Trials make us stronger, not weaker
Life was not made to be all-time rosy. Like every natural phenomenon created by Allah in twos such as we have in day and night, hot and cold, male and female, health and illness, good and bad, life was on the other hand designed to have ups and downs, pleasant and painful moments; all for
target=_blank>Farming is the stupidest thing to do for a retiree –Ex-DG, Nigerian Tourism Board
Alhaji Garba Adamu Gumel had been in public service for nearly 40 years. He started as a press attaché in 1965 in the Office of the Premier of Northern Nigeria. He retired after resigning as commissioner for information in Jigawa State in 2004. Along the way, he was the Executive Secretary, Kano History and Culture
target=_blank>Senator Moro commiserates with Benue communities over herders attacks
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has paid a condolence visit to Okpomaju community, in Otukpo LGA, to identify with the people over the recent attack on the community by herders. Senator Moro decried the attack, which he described as unprovoked and unacceptable. He said there was no reason for any person or group of
Senator Moro commiserates with Benue communities over herders attacks
target=_blank>Zamfara govt urges youths to serve as agents of peace
The Zamfara State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Tasi’u Musa Shinkafi, has charged youths in the state to serve as agents of peace building in society. The commissioner gave the charge on Saturday during inauguration of fourth new leadership of Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Zamfara State chapter in Gusau. Shinkafi urged the newly elected
Zamfara govt urges youths to serve as agents of peace
target=_blank>FA Cup: Guardiola reacts as Leyton fans sing ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has responded to being mocked by Leyton Orient fans, as his team came back from behind to win their FA Cup fourth round tie on Saturday. The hosts took a shock lead through a Stefan Ortega own goal in the 16th minute. New City signing Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De
FA Cup: Guardiola reacts as Leyton fans sing ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’
target=_blank>EFCC chairman honors slain officer with posthumous bravery award
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has awarded a posthumous bravery honor to Assistant Superintendent of EFCC, ASE II Aminu Sahabi, who was tragically killed while on duty. Olukoyede made the announcement on Friday, February 7, 2025, during a condolence visit to the bereaved family in Sokoto, where Sahabi
EFCC chairman honors slain officer with posthumous bravery award
target=_blank>Terrorists abduct six teenage girls in midnight raid on Niger community
At least six teenage girls, aged 15 to 17, have been kidnapped by armed terrorists during a house-to-house raid in Pandogari Community, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack occurred around midnight on Wednesday when the assailants stormed the community, killing a local vigilante, Aliyu Aminu, before abducting the girls. According to reports,
Terrorists abduct six teenage girls in midnight raid on Niger community
target=_blank>Kano Hisbah arrests 10 for night loitering, solicitation
The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended ten individuals, including eight women and two men, for allegedly loitering at night in various parts of the state. The arrests were made as part of the ongoing “Operation Clean Up” campaign aimed at promoting public order and maintaining environmental sanitation. Speaking to journalists, the Acting Commander of
Kano Hisbah arrests 10 for night loitering, solicitation
target=_blank>Bello El-Rufa’i backs probe into father’s administration, gives conditions
Bello El-Rufai, the House of Representatives member for Kaduna North and son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed support for an investigation into his father’s administration—provided it is conducted fairly and without bias. Speaking on BBC Hausa’s Mahangar Zamani, he emphasized that while accountability is essential, any probe should be aimed at uncovering the
Bello El-Rufa’i backs probe into father’s administration, gives conditions
target=_blank>NPFL: Remo Stars overcome Kano Pillars to extend lead
Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars. Experienced striker Sikiru Alimi gave Daniel Ogunmodede’s side the lead after five minutes. Alimi slotted the ball home following a superb cross from Segun Ogunribide. Ibrahim Abubakar guided home a low
NPFL: Remo Stars overcome Kano Pillars to extend lead
target=_blank>Labour Party suspends Rivers caretaker chairman, Hilda Dokubo
The Rivers State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has indefinitely suspended its Caretaker Chairman, Hilda Dokubo, following multiple petitions alleging gross misconduct, extortion, and negligence. Dokubo was suspended by her ward, Ward 3 of the Asari-Toru Local Government Area, ASALGA. According to a statement obtained by DAILY POST dated February 2, 2025, the suspension
Labour Party suspends Rivers caretaker chairman, Hilda Dokubo
target=_blank>Stop pleading for my release, struggle for self-determination not a crime – Nnamdi Kanu
Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has asked those pleading for his release from detention to desist. Kanu insisted that he hasn’t committed the crime of treason he has been accused of, arguing that the right to self-determination is guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution. The IPOB leader’s position
Stop pleading for my release, struggle for self-determination not a crime – Nnamdi Kanu
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