Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 17th May 2024
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My performance as FCT minister shows Rivers crisis not distracting me – Wike
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the crisis in Rivers State is not affecting his performance in office. Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers, is literarily at daggers drawn with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his successor. The duo fell out less than six months after Fubara assumed power and the crisis
Death toll Kano from mosque attack rises to 14
The death toll from the arson by a 38-year-old Kano resident, Shafiu Abubakar, has risen to 14. Daily Trust had reported how Abubakar broke into a mosque and set it ablaze after locking worshippers inside. The victims were later rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where some of them died. On Friday, a senior
Era of accidental discharge in FOU is gone – Customs Comptroller
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller in charge of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, says the era of accidental discharge by operatives of the service is gone. Oladeji spoke at the palace of Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Adeniyi Olaniyan, during a courtesy call on the monarch. The Comptroller also paid
Lagos Surgeon Convicted Over Client’s Death
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has convicted a medical doctor, Anuoluwapo Adepoju, over the death of a client, Nneka Onwuzuligbo. A former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, disclosed this on Friday in a post via X. In 2020, Adepoju was said to have conducted a
Judiciary Is Biggest Threat To Nigeria’s Democracy – Peter Obi
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described the judiciary as the biggest danger to democracy in Nigeria. Obi stated that there has been a decline in the judiciary, stressing that the problem of the country is not the electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission. The former Anambra State
Court strikes out Kwara Gov’s aide suit against National Pilot Newspaper
A magistrate’s court sitting in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital, has struck out a defamation suit instituted by an aide to the Kwara State Governor, Mr Fafoluyi Micheal, popularly called Solace, against National Pilot Newspaper and its reporter, Ahmed Ajikobi. The development is coming after 7 months of legal battle. Solace had, through a direct complaint,
Zamfara APC suspends Rep. Jaji over ‘anti-party’ activities
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Rep. Aminu Jaji over some alleged anti-party activities and the factionalisation of the party’s organs, among others irregularities. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, announced the suspension at a press briefing in Gusau on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
Pandemonium in National Assembly as DSS manhandles senior staff
There was pandemonium at the National Assembly when the Department of State Service (DSS) manhandled two senior staff of the assembly in Abuja, on Friday. Trouble started when the two staff – John Nnadi of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and Chris Odoh, a Deputy Director – were trying to navigate through the gate
28.5% of adults in Kano suffering from hypertension
Kano State Government has said 28.5 per cent of adults between the ages of 30 to 79 are suffering from hypertension out of which nearly two-thirds (60.7%) were newly discovered. The Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made this known while briefing journalists on the occasion of the 2024 World Hypertension Day with the theme:
NCC suspends license issuance to communication firms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that it has suspended the issuance of communication licences in three categories including Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Interconnect Exchange, and Value Added Service Aggregator. The Commission announced this in a public notice issued by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka on Friday, noting that the
Bribery allegations: Kano court fixes date for Ganduje’s arraignment
Kano State High Court No. 7 has re-scheduled the arraignment of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje to June 5. Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife Hafsat Umar, his son, Abdullahi Umar and five others The defendants in the case included Abubaka Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari textile
Bribery allegations: Kano court fixes date for Ganduje’s arraignment
NPFL resumes May 25 after break
Action will resume in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Saturday, May 25, after a one month break. The NPFL announced the break last month to allow Rivers United play their outstanding games. The Port Harcourt club will face Niger Tornadoes in their last outstanding fixture this Sunday. Matchday 33 games will be played on
NPFL resumes May 25 after break
Chicken Republic commemorates 20 years of flavor, innovation, and community with month-long celebration
Lagos, Nigeria—Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant chain, proudly announces its 20th-anniversary celebration. To mark this significant milestone, Chicken Republic has planned a series of exciting activities and initiatives throughout May 2024, offering customers unique experiences and opportunities to reflect on two decades of culinary excellence. Since its establishment in 2004, Chicken Republic has grown
Chicken Republic commemorates 20 years of flavor, innovation, and community with month-long celebration
Why Fela married 27 women in one day – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has revealed why his late father and the pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, married 27 women in one day. DAILY POST recalls that Fela got married to 27 women in one day back in 1978 in what was seen as a very daring move. Appearing on the ‘Fresh Off The
Why Fela married 27 women in one day – Seun Kuti
Juventus sack Allegri after Italian Cup triumph
Massimiliano Allegri has been dismissed by Juventus just two days after steering the team to victory in the Italian Cup. Recall that the Turin club triumphed over Atalanta 1-0 in Rome, with Dusan Vlahovic securing an early goal. However, Allegri’s behaviour marred the celebrations as he was ejected for ranting at match officials and dismissing
Juventus sack Allegri after Italian Cup triumph
Three police inspectors demoted for extorting N29.4m from motorists in Abuja
Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the demotion of three inspectors to their previous rank of sergeant over alleged involvement in extortion. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The Inspectors, Osagie Efford, Semiu Agbekin, and Francis Ahuen were attached to the Special
Three police inspectors demoted for extorting N29.4m from motorists in Abuja
‘My ancestral powers help me manage women’ – Paddy Adenuga
Paddy Adenuga, the son of billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga, has revealed why he can handle women. The 39-year-old businessman admitted that women are powerful but he can manage them because of his ancestral powers. According to him, without the ancestral powers, it wouldn’t have been easy to manage the women in his life. He disclosed
‘My ancestral powers help me manage women’ – Paddy Adenuga
Katsina United will pick continental ticket – Goalkeeper Kolimba
Katsina United goalkeeper Alladoum Kolimba is optimistic the team will pick a continental ticket at the end of the season. The Chanji Boys currently occupy seventh position on the table with 48 points. Kolimba believed that with togetherness in the team, they can achieve their goal. “By God’s grace, we will pick up the continental
Katsina United will pick continental ticket – Goalkeeper Kolimba
Zamfara APC crisis: Ward executives reverse suspension of state chairman
The executive members of Galadima Ward Gusau of the All Progressive Congress, APC, who recently suspended the state chairman of the party, Alhaji Umar Tukur Danfulani, have unanimously reversed the suspension. The executive of the ward swallowed their words by signing and submitting a letter of withdrawal of the suspension to the state headquarters of
Zamfara APC crisis: Ward executives reverse suspension of state chairman
‘No home without misunderstandings’ – Rita Edochie, Chinwe Owoh appeal to Nigerians over Junior Pope’s wife
Nollywood actresses, Rita Edochie and Chinwe Owoh, have passionately appealed to Nigerians over their late colleague, Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele. The Nollywood veterans appealed to Nigerians in a viral video captured at the late actor’s burial in Enugu State on Friday, to let his wife to mourn her husband, noting that their misunderstandings happen
‘No home without misunderstandings’ – Rita Edochie, Chinwe Owoh appeal to Nigerians over Junior Pope’s wife
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