Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 19th August 2023
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Osimhen hits double in Napoli’s winning start to title defence
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli got their Serie A title defence off to a winning start with Saturday’s 3-1 victory at promoted Frosinone. Osimhen netted in each half to help ensure Napoli came from behind to win on Rudi Garcia’s debut as coach following the resignation of new Italy boss Luciano Spalletti. Matteo Politano
ECOWAS delegation meets Niger’s ousted President
Members of the Economic Community of West African States’ delegation to Niamey have met with ousted Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum. This is according to Radio France International (RFI) radio station. The meeting with Bazoum, the newscast said was attended, among others, by former Nigerian head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who led the ECOWAS delegation.
Abdulsalami delegation finally meets Niger junta
Former Military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), led a delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Niger in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to reach a peaceful solution with Niger junta. The delegation met with Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine who received them at the airport. The meeting reportedly lasted
Brighton thrash Wolves to go top of Premier League
“We’re all going on a European tour’ has been sung by Albion fans for a while now but on a sunny Molineux Saturday ‘We’re top of the league’ was added to their repertoire after their team demolished Wolves. Kaoru Mitoma scored what will be one of the best individual goals of the season to put
Osun Commissioner appoints 20 aides
A new commissioner in Osun State, Mr Bunmi Jenyo, has appointed 20 special and personal assistants to work with him. The commissioner’s Personal Assistant on Media, Mr Sesan Adeleke, in a statement made available to journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, confirmed the development. Flooding: FG to release ecological funds to Ondo, others NLC kicks
Newcomer to grab N1m as Nigeria Comedy Awards debut
The much-anticipated Nigeria Comedy Awards has finally opened its portal and entry for a special voting category tagged “Revelation of the Year”. Under the special category, an exceptional newcomer in Nigeria’s diverse comedy industry would be rewarded with a plaque and N1,000,000 cash. Nigeria Comedy Awards is an annual event to honour the outstanding performers
Salah on target as 10-man Liverpool beat Bournemouth
Liverpool shrugged off a red card for Alexis Mac Allister on his Anfield debut to beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Saturday. Bournemouth had lost 9-0 on their visit to Anfield a year ago but could not have wished for a better start. The Cherries had the ball in the net within seconds but Jaidon Anthony’s tap-in
PHOTOS: Niger Prime Minister Receives Abdulsalami-led ECOWAS Delegation
Niger Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, Saturday received ECOWAS delegation led by Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) in Niamey, the country’s capital. The delegation traveled to Niger in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to reach a peaceful solution with Niger Junta. They were scheduled to meet with the Niger Republic Coup Leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani. Jet crash:
Learn from Akume’s life, Shettima tells politicians
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on present and aspiring political office holders to emulate the SGF’s virtues by putting the interest, unity and progress of the nation above personal or sectional gains. He gave the advice at a reception organised by North-Central Governors’ Forum to celebrate the appointment and accomplishments of the Secretary to
Jet crash: Buhari mourns soldiers killed in Niger
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers who were killed in an ambush and a subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State. Buhari, in a statement Saturday by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Armed Forces and the families of the deceased.
Landlady allegedly bathes tenant with hot water mixed with pepper over inability to pay rent
A woman identified as Amaka Okonkwo has allegedly poured hot water mixed with pepper on her tenant over her inability to pay rent. DAILY POST gathered that the tenant, Imabong William, had been given quit notice over her inability to pay a new rent imposed on tenants in the building, but had sought time to
Landlady allegedly bathes tenant with hot water mixed with pepper over inability to pay rent
CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance pip Algeria’s ASO Chlef 1-0
Bendel Insurance secured a slim 1-0 victory against Algeria’s ASO Chlef in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. Imade Osarenkhoe scored the only goal of the game in the first half. Monday Odigie’s side fought hard to score more goals but
CAF Confederation Cup: Bendel Insurance pip Algeria’s ASO Chlef 1-0
Transfer: I was shocked with your decision – Paul Merson hits Olise for snubbing Chelsea
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has criticised Michael Olise for snubbing a move to Chelsea this summer transfer window, insisting that he was shocked by the player’s decision. Merson also believes that former Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha’s career should have acted as a warning to Olise and fears the Crystal Palace youngster will live to regret
Transfer: I was shocked with your decision – Paul Merson hits Olise for snubbing Chelsea
EPL: Rio Ferdinand predicts position Arsenal, Chelsea will finish this season
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has predicted Arsenal to finish in the Premier League top three this season. Ferdinand also predicted Chelsea to finish behind Arsenal on the Premier League table, adding that they won’t win the league title. Both Arsenal and Chelsea have improved their squad this summer transfer window with new signings. “Arsenal
EPL: Rio Ferdinand predicts position Arsenal, Chelsea will finish this season
EPL: They’re unstable – Moises Caicedo told he should have joined Liverpool instead of Chelsea
Moises Caicedo should have joined Liverpool instead of ‘unstable’ Chelsea. This claim was made by former England international, Lianne Sanderson. Recall that Caicedo was given the chance to move to Liverpool after Brighton accepted a stunning £111m bid from the Reds. But the Ecuador international made it clear he wanted to sign for Chelsea instead
EPL: They’re unstable – Moises Caicedo told he should have joined Liverpool instead of Chelsea
NDLEA denies appointing Naira Marley as ambassador
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has denied reports of appointing music star Afeez Adeshina Fashola, known as Naira Marley as its ambassador. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy at NDLEA, clarified this Saturday in a statement. According to him, NDLEA’s recent engagement with Naira Marley was to encourage the music star to use
NDLEA denies appointing Naira Marley as ambassador
Boko Haram: Mass surrender rocks terrorists’ camps – MNJTF
The Multinational Joint Tasks Force (MNJTF) fighting insurgency in the Lake Chad region on Saturday said it has continued to record mass surrender of insurgents. This was disclosed in a statement released by the spokesman of the task force, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi. According to Abdullahi, the latest development was achieved because of the intensified kinetic
Boko Haram: Mass surrender rocks terrorists’ camps – MNJTF
Fuel subsidy: Why refineries are not working – Neliaku
A former Senior Special Assistant to the President (Office of the First Lady), Ike Neliaku, has said that refineries across the country are not working because some persons deliberately frustrated it for selfish gains. Ike in a chat with DAILY POST on Saturday, described the state of the nation’s refineries as a shame, alleging that
Fuel subsidy: Why refineries are not working – Neliaku
Coup: Niger residents in Kano stage protest, warn ECOWAS against military actions
Hundreds of Nigerien nationals residing in Kano State, have staged a peaceful protest against coup in their country. They also declared support for the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) sanctions on the country. The residents who condemned the military coup d’état that removed President Mohamed Bazoum’s democratic government, however, warned against military intervention
Coup: Niger residents in Kano stage protest, warn ECOWAS against military actions
Nasarawa: PDP decries distortion of court proceedings by APC
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced media distortions in election petition reportage. In a statement on Friday, chairman of the PDP in the state, Hon. Francis Orogu, criticised the manipulation of public opinion through what he described as fabricated narratives. He expressed concern over the distortion of key witness
Nasarawa: PDP decries distortion of court proceedings by APC
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