Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 9th July 2024
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Future of Over 2.5m original Abuja inhabitants remains bleak – Zikirullahi
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has said the future of over 2.5 million indigenous people, known as Abuja Original Inhabitants (OIs) of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), remains bleak, without rectifying the injustice done to them in the country. Executive Director of CHRICED, Dr Ibrahim Zikirullahi, said this on Tuesday
Seun Kuti: How Fela escaped MKO Abiola’s death trap
Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death. Abiola and Fela, who were both from Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, were prominent Nigerians in their lifetime. In a live Instagram session, Seun alleged that Fela was framed for robbery
JUST IN: Tinubu offers fresh appointment to Jega
President Bola Tinubu has offered a fresh appointment to former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega. The appointment was announced when Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms at the presidential villa in Abuja, on Tuesday/ He named Jega as co-Chairman of the Committee established to address obstacles
Nigerian sisters who drowned At US Beach laid to rest
By Aisha Dahuwa The funeral service of two Nigerian teenager sisters, Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, who lost their lives while swimming at New York’s Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, on Friday, held at Yankasa Masjid Mosque, on Tuesday. The siblings, originally from Nigeria but residing in the Bronx, were reported missing after
Kidnapped children of Kaduna Judge regain freedom
After 15 days in captivity, the three remaining kidnapped children of a Kaduna state Judge, Janet Galadima, have regained their freedom. Chairman of the Kaduna state Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Godwin Ochai, confirmed that the children were released on Tuesday. He thanked God and everyone who stood by the family. Daily
National Assembly to accelerate bill against gender harassment
The National Assembly will expedite action on passing the bill against sexual harassment in tertiary institutions to stem the incidents in Nigeria, stakeholders have assured. This is even as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practice Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has lamented the rise in incidents of sexual harassment in primary and secondary
Utomi Slams FG For ‘priortising’ Presidential jet over Food Inflation
By Aisha Rufai Jega A Professor of Political Economy and former Presidential Candidate, Pat Utomi, has criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led government for disregarding his advice on addressing food inflation. He made his feelings known in a social media post on Tuesday. Utomi was reacting to the measures unveiled by the Federal Government to reduce
Jigawa Police Command loses 3 senior officers in 2 weeks
From Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse The Police Command in Jigawa says it has lost three senior officers recently. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, made this known to Daily Trust in Dutse, the state capital, on Tuesday. Shiisu said the officers died between June 22 and July 5. He said that SP Salisu
Only 3 out of 22 airports are profitable – FAAN
By Abubakar Fatima Ikram Only three of Nigeria’s 22 international and domestic airports are commercially viable, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has said. Kuku stated this on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief breakfast show, on Tuesday. According to her, several states in the north and south-west are
Enhance professional competency to tackle insecurity, COAS tells army commanders
Chief of Army Staff, General Toereed Lagbaja, has charged army commanders to enhance their professional competency in order to tackle security challenges in the country. Lagbaja called on army personnel to also justify the laudable efforts made by the leadership of Nigerian Army in organizing training programs for its personnel by consistently executing all assigned
Shakira to perform at 2024 Copa America final
Colombian pop star Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ crooner will perform during the halftime of the showpiece final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, July 14. “Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has dazzled the entire world,” said
Shakira to perform at 2024 Copa America final
EPL: He can play for any team in the world – Roy Keane hails Arsenal star
Ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane has claimed that Bukayo Saka “would get in probably every team in the world.” Keane was reacting to Saka’s Man-of-the-Match performance as England beat Switzerland on penalties to qualify for the Euro 2024 semi-final. The Arsenal forward scored the equaliser to make it 1-1 and also converted his spot kick
EPL: He can play for any team in the world – Roy Keane hails Arsenal star
Nigerian govt targets conversion of 1 million vehicles to CNG by 2027
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government says it is targeting the conversion of one million vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 2027. The Strategic Business Education Adviser, Presidential Initiative on CNG programme Babajide Awolowo disclosed this on Tuesday at a stakeholders forum organized by the Kogi State Government in collaboration with Automotive Gas
Nigerian govt targets conversion of 1 million vehicles to CNG by 2027
CAF interclub draws hold Thursday in Cairo
The draw for CAF interclub competitions will hold in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, DAILY POST reports. The draw ceremony will hold at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football. Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers and Remo Stars, will compete in the CAF Champions League. President Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors and Enyimba, will
CAF interclub draws hold Thursday in Cairo
Transfer: Man Utd agree to sell Mason Greenwood
Manchester United have agreed to sell Mason Greenwood to Marseille. This was revealed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday night. Greenwood spent last season on loan at Getafe, where he netted eight goals and provided six assists in LaLiga. But on his return to the Carrington training centre, the 22-year-old was informed he
Transfer: Man Utd agree to sell Mason Greenwood
Euro 2024: Ian Wright predicts England vs Netherlands match
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has expressed worries over striker Harry Kane’s ability to trouble defender Virgil van Dijk ahead of England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Wright also predicted England would beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-final tie. “We are going to need somebody to put Virgil van Dijk under pressure,”
Euro 2024: Ian Wright predicts England vs Netherlands match
Yobe: Gov Buni suspends LG chairman over insubordination, misconduct
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the suspension of Machina Local Government Council chairman, Idrissa Mai Bukar Machina, “due to acts of misconduct and insubordination.” The suspension was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Press Secretary to the State Government, Shuaibu Abdullahi. According to the statement, the suspension, which
Yobe: Gov Buni suspends LG chairman over insubordination, misconduct
‘I felt stupid after my ex broke my heart’ – Victony
Afrobeats singer Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has shared his experience with heartbreak. Appearing on the ‘Is This Seat Taken?’ podcast hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam, Victony recalled how finding out the truth about his ex-girlfriend’s relationship with another guy left him “mad” and feeling “stupid.” He explained that his ex-girlfriend lied and said
‘I felt stupid after my ex broke my heart’ – Victony
FUTA workers protest non-payment of salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, SSANU, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, protested on Tuesday against the non-payment of their salary by the federal government. Kicking against the situation, the workers disclosed that government has been owing them four months of salaries since 2022. Protesters gathered at the main entrance of the
FUTA workers protest non-payment of salaries
Naming arrested criminals ESN operatives unprofessional – IPOB tackles Nigerian Army
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has tackled the Nigerian Army for tagging every criminal arrested in the Southeast as an operative of the Eastern Security Network, ESN. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, in a statement, refuted claims by the Nigerian Army that they invaded ESN camp and captured its commanders in Orlu and
Naming arrested criminals ESN operatives unprofessional – IPOB tackles Nigerian Army
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