Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Saturday 4th January 2025
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target=_blank>Adeboye speaks on AI image portraying him as ‘Alhaji’
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reacted to an image depicting him as an Alhaji. A male figure who completes Hajj rituals on a holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia is regarded as an Alhaji. Late last year, an AI-generated image depicting Adeboye as an Alhaji observing prayers
target=_blank>Youths block highway over killing of farmers in Kogi community
Youths of Odo Ape community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government in Kogi State on Saturday blocked the Lokoja-Kabba federal highway, following the killing of two farmers by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the area. It was learnt that the protesting youths blocked the highway that passes through their community at 8am, bringing vehicular movement to
target=_blank>Sokoto gives out 1,500 tricycles, motorcycles at 80% discount
The Sokoto State government has distributed 1,000 motorcycles and 500 tricycles to commercial riders at 80 per cent discount. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, while flagging off the distribution on Saturday, said the gesture was to make transportation within the state metropolis and local government areas accessible and affordable for the masses. He added that it was
target=_blank>APC knocks PDP over comment on Kaduna Senator’s attempted assassination
The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from tarnishing its reputation with unverified claims and unfounded propaganda. In a statement issued by the State Secretary, Alhaji Yahaya Baba Pate on Friday, the APC advised the PDP to “strive to fulfil its role as a
target=_blank>Aiyedatiwa mourns late Ondo SSG
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has mourned the passing of Temitayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), describing him as a “dedicated public servant.” Oluwatuyi died on Saturday following complications from a road accident. He died at a private hospital. The deceased, best known as ‘Tukana’ among his political class and admirers, was
target=_blank>Kano Gov’t suspends Kannywood actress over indecent dressing, others
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended and revoked the operating license of popular Kannywood actress, Samba M. Inuwa, for violating the board’s regulations on indecent dressing, vulgar content posting, among others. In a statement issued and signed by the board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, Samha had been repeatedly warned about her “crude dressing
target=_blank>NAPTIP arrests wanted trafficker at Abuja airport
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arrested one Uadiale Christiana Jacob, also known as Christy Gold, a key member of an international human trafficking syndicate. Gold was arrested on December 31, 2024, at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, upon her return from Dubai for the New Year celebrations. According to
target=_blank>Tinubu arrives Enugu on one-day official visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Enugu State on a one-day official visit to inaugurate some projects. The President, who arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu at about 1:25pm was dressed in the traditional Igbo attire (Ishiagu) and a red cap to match. President Tinubu is expected to commission some projects executed
target=_blank>Ondo SSG dies from auto crash injuries
Temitayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG) is dead. Oluwatuyi, popularly known as ‘Tukana’, died on Saturday following complications from a road accident. Although the state government was yet to officially confirmed his death, an impeccable source who confirmed his death to our reporter in Akure said Oluwatuyi died in a private
target=_blank>BurnaBoy, Cubana Chief Priest Fight On Social Media
Afrofusion singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as BurnaBoy, and Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, have engaged in a heated exchanges on social media. The fight began when BurnaBoy referred to Cubana Chief Priest as ‘Owerri Rick Ross’ in an Instagram post widely interpreted as a jab at the celebrity barman,
target=_blank>Akwa Ibom gets new Commissioner of Police
CP Baba Mohammed Azare has been deployed as the new Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John who revealed this in a statement in Uyo on Saturday, January 4, 2025, said Azare would be serving as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the state. She said the
Akwa Ibom gets new Commissioner of Police
target=_blank>Gov Mohammed inaugurates 500-man Bauchi Road Traffic Agency
Governor Bala Mohammed, on Saturday, inaugurated 500 cadets and traffic marshals of the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency, BAROTA. Speaking during the passing-out parade of the trained officers on Saturday, the governor cautioned them against indiscipline, corruption, and abuse of power, emphasising the importance of professionalism in their operations. Governor Mohammed described the newly inducted
Gov Mohammed inaugurates 500-man Bauchi Road Traffic Agency
target=_blank>Funeral of ex-US President Jimmy Carter begins in Georgia
The funeral procession for the 39th President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, has commenced in Georgia. Carter’s funeral began with pallbearers from the US Secret Service carrying his coffin on Saturday. His coffin also passed through his childhood home in Plains, Georgia, on its way to Atlanta. A bell ceremony took place
Funeral of ex-US President Jimmy Carter begins in Georgia
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen scores in Galatasaray’s home win against Goztepe
Victor Osimhen scored as Galatasaray defeated Goztepe 2-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Saturday. Osimhen opened the scoring for Okan Buruk’s side from the penalty spot after 10 minutes. It was the Nigeria international’s 10th league goal of the campaign. The 26-year-old was replaced by Michy Batshuayi three minutes from time. Romulo Cardoso
Turkey: Osimhen scores in Galatasaray’s home win against Goztepe
target=_blank>EPL: Maresca explains why Chelsea played 1-1 with Crystal Palace
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has said that his team played to a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday because his players did not do enough to win the match. According to Maresca, Chelsea were not clinical enough in front of goal against the hosts. Cole Palmer gave Chelsea the lead
EPL: Maresca explains why Chelsea played 1-1 with Crystal Palace
target=_blank>JIgawa Govt announces resumption date for schools
The Jigawa State Government has announced Monday, January 6, as the resumption date for public and private schools in the state. Commissioner for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Isa Yusuf Chamo, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists. According to the statement, the state government has fixed Monday, January 6, for the commencement
JIgawa Govt announces resumption date for schools
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue 2-year-old victim in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Musa, from Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Kano. The command stated that the suspect was apprehended for kidnapping a two-year-old child, Al’amin Ahmad Garba, and demanding a ransom of fifty million naira for the victim’s release. SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command’s
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue 2-year-old victim in Kano
target=_blank>Ex-Kwara SSG, Saka Issau is dead
A former Secretary to the Kwara State Government, Saka Issau, SAN, is dead. Saka, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State, died in Ilorin, the state capital, on Saturday after a brief illness. A close ally of former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Saka served as Attorney General and Secretary
Ex-Kwara SSG, Saka Issau is dead
target=_blank>You’re doing fantastic job, I don’t care your party – Tinubu to Peter Mbah
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday hailed Enugu Governor, Barr Peter Mbah’s development strides. Tinubu, who is on a one-day official visit to the Coal City State, spoke during his stakeholders’ engagement at the Banquet Hall, Governor’s Lodge, Enugu Govt House. He said the governor “is doing a fantastic job. I am glad that Enugu got
You’re doing fantastic job, I don’t care your party – Tinubu to Peter Mbah
target=_blank>EPL: He can’t change his philosophy – Carragher defends Man Utd manager
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has defended Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim amidst the Red Devils’ poor run of form this season. Amorim’s side is currently 14th position in the Premier League table after 19 games. Amorim has suffered six defeats in 11 games since he took charge of Man United on November 11 last
EPL: He can’t change his philosophy – Carragher defends Man Utd manager
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