Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Wednesday 30th August 2023
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We’ll not tolerate sabotage in NCoS, Interior Minister warns
The Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has warned the personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to take their job seriously or be shown the way out. While speaking at the national headquarters of NCoS in Abuja on Wednesday, he also warned that he would not tolerate sabotage from the personnel. There have been
Rising cases of internet fraud among Kaduna youths worrisome – EFCC boss
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulkarim Chukkol, has expressed concerns over the increase in internet-related crimes among the youth in Kaduna State. He noted that reports from the state indicated a significant involvement of young people in the unlawful activities. Chukkol stated this during a one-day workshop on
Coup: Don’t copy Gabon military, MURIC warns Nigerian Army
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised the Nigerian military not to emulate the Gabonese army that on Wednesday overthrown President Ali Bongo in a bloodless Coup d’etat. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday. “While we frown upon the sit-tight syndrome adopted by the Bongo family in
‘Bury your face in shame’, public affairs analyst knocks Fani-Kayode over comment on Gabon coup
MacDaniel Mark, a public affairs analyst and commentator has condemned former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, over his comment to a military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo of Gabon. Daily Trust had earlier reported that some top army officers seized power from the democratically elected government of Bongo who just won a presidential election on
Gabonese Celebrate Downfall Of Bongo’s 53-Year Dynasty
Hundreds of Gabon’s citizens flooded the capital, Libreville, to celebrate the end of President Ali Bongo and the 53-year rule of his family in the country. The wild jubilation followed after a group of senior military officers said they had seized power on Wednesday. The world woke up on Wednesday morning to witness that another
Economy: Tinubu continuing the mistakes of Buhari – SDP’s Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 Presidential election, says President Bola Tinubu is going the way of Muhammadu Buhari, his predecessor, as far the economy is concerned. Speaking on the ongoing space of Daily Trust themed: “Three Months In Power: How Has The Economy Fared Under Tinubu”, Adewole
16-month-old baby killed in Bauchi school, organs removed
A 16-month-old child, Muhammad Abidin, who went missing after his mother was receiving lecture at Green Heritage College of Education in Games Village, Bauchi, has been found dead. Speaking with Labari Daga Bauchi, a local media outlet, Saudatu Abdullahi, the bereaved mother said her son was found dead with his eyes, nose, and mouth missing. She
Gabon: Africa Will Experience More Coups, says Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said there would be many military coups to hit the French-speaking West and Central African nations except cautions are taken. The former minister made this known via his X platform, in a shocking reaction to a military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo of Gabon. Daily Trust had earlier
Nigerian flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi, dies at 87
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian flag, passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 87. His son, Akinkunmi Samuel, announced the death on Facebook. Insecurity: FG to send police officers abroad for training FG calls for top Nigerian researchers to execute AI strategy “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly you live
Fresh coup: Tinubu working with AU leaders for consensus response – Ngelale
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working very closely with other Heads of State in the African Union (AU) towards a comprehensive consensus response after the military coup in Gabon. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said this Wednesday afternoon while briefing on the development in Gabon. He said the president
Benue: Activist drags Gov Alia, police, others to court over ‘illegal arrest, detention’
A Benue social media activist, Mr Gyenyer Paul Terhemba, has sued Governor Hyacinth Alia, police officials and the Attorney General of Benue State. Terhemba said he was wrongfully arrested over a story on his Facebook page about a N200 million fundamental rights suit. Gyenger said the governor and law enforcement officers wrongfully arrested him and
Benue: Activist drags Gov Alia, police, others to court over ‘illegal arrest, detention’
Police bust child trafficking syndicate, recover three stolen children in A’Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested three suspects for child trafficking. The suspects arrested across three states include Peace Patrick Paul of Obot in Akara, Akwa Ibom; Mary Eunice in Aba, Abia; and Bella Uko in Asaba, Delta. Parading them alongside other suspects of various crimes at the police headquarters, Ikot
Police bust child trafficking syndicate, recover three stolen children in A’Ibom
Transfer: Balogun completes Monaco move
Ligue 1 club, Monaco have confirmed the signing of Folarin Balogun from Arsenal. The principality club paid £34m to secure the services of the striker. There is also a 17.5% sell on clause inserted in the deal. The 22-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year contract. Balogun caught the eye after scoring 22 goals
Transfer: Balogun completes Monaco move
Subsidy removal: Delta approves N10b for palliatives
The Delta State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the sum of N10 billion as social investment to fund palliatives for the less privileged, people living with disabilities, widows, women, youths and the aged Deltans in the society. It also set up a 14-man Flood Disaster Management Committee to curtail the effects of floods in the
Subsidy removal: Delta approves N10b for palliatives
Reps committee investigates insurance companies over non-remittance of N267 billion into the NHF
An ad hoc committee investigating the non-remittance of money into the National Housing Funds, has summoned 54 insurance companies in Nigeria to appear before it over the non-remittance of N267 billion into the fund. The Chairman of the Committee, Dachung Bagos, during an interaction with the representatives of AIICO Insurance, said the insurance companies failed
Reps committee investigates insurance companies over non-remittance of N267 billion into the NHF
Transfer: Man Utd finally decide to sign 27-year-old midfielder for Ten Hag
Manchester United have finally begun work to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat for their manager, Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag has been eager to bring in a new holding midfielder to his squad to provide competition, cover and support for Casemiro and quickly earmarked Amrabat as the ideal addition. The Dutchman and the Morocco international
Transfer: Man Utd finally decide to sign 27-year-old midfielder for Ten Hag
Impersonation: Peter Okoye threatens lawsuit against Polaris, Access banks
Nigerian singer and internet personality Peter Okoye, popularly called Mr P, has threatened lawsuits against Polaris and Access banks. Okoye had cried out last year over how online fraudsters were using his name to scam people on the internet. DAILY POST recalls that the singer has been running a lottery programme under his name, and
Impersonation: Peter Okoye threatens lawsuit against Polaris, Access banks
We did not suspend Kwankwaso – NNPP
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has refuted the purported suspension of Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the party. The party’s national auditor, Ladipo Johnson, stated this at a news conference on Wednesday at the NNPP national headquarters in Abuja. Johnson, a former spokesperson for the Kwankwaso
We did not suspend Kwankwaso – NNPP
Gov Bago sets Niger’s annual revenue target at N120bn
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has given all revenue-generating ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) a marching order to generate an annual Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of N120 billion. Bago gave the order when he presided over the enlarged inaugural State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the Council Chamber, Government House, Minna. He stated:”All
Gov Bago sets Niger’s annual revenue target at N120bn
Ogba unveiled as new Rangers player
Ifeanyi Ogba has completed his move to Nigeria Professional Football League side Rangers. Ogba joined the Coal City outfit for an undisclosed fee. He was on the books of former NPFL champions, Akwa United, last season. Ogba has been tipped to be a crucial player for the seven-time NPFL champions in the upcoming season. He
Ogba unveiled as new Rangers player
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