Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 24th May 2024
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Military maintains Banex siege despite outcry
Six days after a violent clash between traders and military personnel, soldiers have continued to lay siege to Banex Plaza in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja. Daily Trust’s correspondent who visited the market on Friday evening found soldiers across the plaza. Trouble started when thugs beat up some soldiers who had a disagreement with
Nigeria Spends $25bn on Petrol Importation yearly – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria spends $25 billion per annum on the importation of petroleum products. He said that the importation of fuel would soon be forgotten as the government of President Bola Tinubu is making efforts to make life comfortable for Nigerians. Shettima made this known at the Vanguard Economic Discourse themed
A day with Pantami
By Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice Speaking in esoteric opulence, Professor Isa Ali Pantami serenades listeners with vocal dexterity, weaving a tapestry of words that mesmerize and enthrall. Every syllable uttered is a masterful stroke of linguistic artistry, leaving the audience spellbound and yearning for more. Just when you think he has reached the pinnacle of eloquence,
Abducted Catholic priest, Unizik Prof regain freedom
A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo, and Professor Sydney Onyeagu of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka in Anambra State, have been releases. They were last week abducted at Nkpor, close to Onitsha by unknown gunmen. The Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Mr Christian Aburime in a press release on Friday confirmed the release
I’ll find out how Sanusi was reinstated – Kwankwaso
Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 General Elections and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he did not influence the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. Kwankwaso had crowned Sanusi as Emir in 2014, but Abdullahi Ganduje, who succeeded Kwankwaso,
Benue lawmakers escape gun attack
Gunmen, on Thursday night, attacked five members of the Benue State House of Assembly along Makurdi-Gboko highway in Benúe State. Witnesses said the incident happened about 10pm at Tyomu, a village situated 16 Kilometers distance from Makurdi, the state capital. The witnesses said the gunmen earlier launched an attack on the villagers before spreading to
Police arrest notorious Kaduna kidnapper, rescue 3 victims
A suspected notorious bandit, one Muhammadu Bello, a 30-year-old resident of Yan Bokolo area of Malalin Gabas in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been arrested by the police. He was arrested on May 21, 2024, at about 7:00 pm by the Operation Yaki operatives, acting on technical intelligence provided by the Technical
Omniswift Nig Ltd Congratulates Tinubu on Successful Launch of Student Loan
Title: Omniswift Nig Ltd Congratulates President Tinubu on the Successful Launch of the Student Loan Program. Omniswift Nig Ltd extends its warmest congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the successful launch of the Student Loan Program and the celebration of his 1-year anniversary as President. As a proud contributor to this transformative
GDP grew by 2.98% in Q1 2024, says NBS
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.98% (year-on-year) in real terms in the first quarter of 2024, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed. The report stated that the figure was higher than the 2.31 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2023 but lower than the fourth quarter of
Top UN court orders Israel to end Rafah operation
The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah — but stopped short of ordering a full cease-fire. While Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country. Criticism of Israel’s conduct
We’re on the verge of total strike – ASUU warns Nigerian govt
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, has declared that its members are on the verge of embarking on a total strike over the failure of the federal government to honour agreements reached with the union. The union also cited as reason for the impending strike, the insistence of some subversive individuals reaping off the government
We’re on the verge of total strike – ASUU warns Nigerian govt
EPL: Man Utd attacker leaves Ten Hag’s side
Manchester United forward Charlie McNeill has confirmed he is leaving Erik ten Hag’s side upon the expiry of his contract. McNeill said this in a lengthy statement via his Instagram account on Friday. “My time has now come to an end at Manchester United and I would just like to say thank you,” McNeill’s statement
EPL: Man Utd attacker leaves Ten Hag’s side
Turkish Airlines announces resumption of Lagos flight operations
Turkish Airlines has announced that its flight operations in Lagos will resume on Saturday, May 25. DAILY POST recalls that the airline suspended flights following the disruption of its operations in the state four days ago. “Due to actions at our counter at the Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport that jeopardised our flight safety and
Turkish Airlines announces resumption of Lagos flight operations
NSCDC Commandant General charges special female squad with safety of schools
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has charged the Special Female Squad to redouble its efforts in gathering actionable intelligence to forestall any form of attack against institutions and schools across the federation. CSC Babawale Afolabi, National Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, said in a statement
NSCDC Commandant General charges special female squad with safety of schools
NAFDAC seal shops with unwholesome drugs, arrests hawkers in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday, sealed three shops at Kpaduma community 2, Asokoro District and Nyanya motor park of the Federal Capital Territory. Recall that the agency on Thursday also raided drug hawkers at the Area 1 and Deidei motor parks of the territory. NAN reports that
NAFDAC seal shops with unwholesome drugs, arrests hawkers in Abuja
NFF technical committee to monitor NNL Super Eight
The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will be present at the Nigeria National League (NNL) playoff. NFF’s technical director, Augustine Eguavoen, disclosed this to the NNL media. Eguavoen described the NNL as a very important league due to the abundance of young players who ply their trade in it. His words: “NNL
NFF technical committee to monitor NNL Super Eight
Finidi George invites two NPFL players, 21 others for South Africa, Benin clashes Full list
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has released his 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa on June 3. Finidi has called up at least two players from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Europa League final hero Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali and Wilfred Ndidi are
Finidi George invites two NPFL players, 21 others for South Africa, Benin clashes Full list
Four sacked soldiers in police net for culpable homicide in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four soldiers in connection with the alleged killing of an officer of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state. The suspects are: Sani Munzani, 24, from Kano State, Abubakar Auwalu, 26, from Kano State, Abubakar Sani, 23, from Kebbi State and Muazu Hassan, 22, from
Four sacked soldiers in police net for culpable homicide in Niger
Customs intercepts 40-ft container of illegal wildlife products
The Special Wildlife Office of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted a 40-foot container of illegal wildlife products in the eastern part of the country. Three suspects were also arrested in connection with the crime, barely six weeks after a similar seizure by Vietnam authorities. The Nigeria Customs Service, in a statement made available
Customs intercepts 40-ft container of illegal wildlife products
Troops bust syndicate supplying fuel to Ambazonia rebels in Taraba
Nigerian troops in Taraba State have apprehended members of a syndicate supplying fuel to Ambazonia rebels for terrorism activities. In a statement issued on its verified Facebook page, the Army authority noted that success was achieved through actionable intelligence and extensive surveillance by troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counterterrorism operations along the Nigeria-Cameroon
Troops bust syndicate supplying fuel to Ambazonia rebels in Taraba
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