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Suspected thieves are reported to have invaded the palace of the late Olu of Ogunmakin town, Oba James Sodiya, in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, making off with his crown and staff of office.  According to sources, the break-in occurred at the palace of the late monarch, who passed away about two months ago, on Thursday. The Police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to reporters in Abeokuta on Saturday. She disclosed that the police had apprehended three suspects in connection with the crime. Odutola, while describing the act as an abomination, stated that…

The mass wedding ceremony in Kano state continues on day 2 for the newlywed 1,700 couples, sponsored by the state government. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the wedding Fatihah was conducted, on Friday, at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, and attended by the Leader of the Kwankwasiyya political movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. READ ALSO: FG sets up integrated border governance committee Twenty-four hours after, the couples converged on Government House, Kano, in continuation of the activicties. The beneficiaries, who were mainly young girls and boys, widows, divorcees…

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has set up an Integrated Border Governance Committee, a 13-man committee to identify the needs assessment of the nation’s borders. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mr Afonja Ajibola, on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, Tunji-Ojo set up the committee during a presentation on border management and control by a consultant in Abuja. Afonja said that the minister instructed that the committee should endeavour to have a robust deliberation and create an implementable border management plan to secure the country.…

The Federal Government says it is targeting to increase crude oil production to two million Barrels Per Day (bdp) and beyond by the end of the year. Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), made this known in a meeting with the Abuja Energy Correspondent Association on Friday in Abuja. Lokpobiri said the government was working assiduously to ramp up crude oil production to two million bpd by December and beyond by the end of 2023. “The reason why we are underperforming is because of insecurity and we are gradually tackling those problems. “My sole agenda is…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Bayo Onanuga, the former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday in Abuja. The president also approved the appointment of Ms Delu Bulus Yakubu as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. “It is part of efforts to prioritize effective and efficient working synergy between the Presidency and Federal Ministries through the appointments of professionals who…

The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has commenced the recruitment process for individuals interested in joining the force as constables (recruits). According to an announcement on the Force X handle, the online application portal will be opened for a six-week period, beginning from October 15 to November 26, 2023. The bulletin further indicates that prospective applicants are required to complete the online application forms and submit them within the specified period via www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng. The portal is open to both male and female. General requirements 1. Applicants are expected to be of Nigerian origin by birth…

The Ondo State House of Assembly has temporarily suspended the impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The decision comes after the state’s Chief Judge, Olusegun Odusola, refused to establish a panel for the impeachment process. Earlier, the House had declared its intent to proceed with the impeachment process despite a Federal High Court order. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that according to section 188 of 1999 Nigeria constitution, the Chief Judge of the state must appoint a seven-man panel to investigate the allegations against the Deputy Governor. READ ALSO: Kogi Gov’ship Election: ‘I’ve Survived Four Assassination Attempts,’ – Dino Melaye…

Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Kogi State gubernatorial election, has revealed in an interview with Arise Television that he has narrowly escaped four assassination attempts in the state. Melaye stating this, emphasizing the prevailing tension among Kogi residents since the All Progressives Congress (APC) took power seven years ago. He said, “I have survived four assassination attempts; I have had 12 court cases of FG vs. Dino Melaye, and I have been attacked severally. It is not new, as it is in the DNA of the APC to be violent.” “Kogi State is like…

Afrobeats sensation Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, and his wife Chioma Adeleke, have unveiled the faces of their newly born twins. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the couples welcomed a set of twin babies on Monday, October 10, a joyous occasion that would compensate their recent sad encounter. Recall that the couple tragically lost their only son last November at their residence in Banana Island, Lagos. They are now rejoicing in the arrival of their bundles of joy. READ ALSO: Kano governor mourns Bello Maitama In a video currently circulating on social media, Chioma, accompanied by Davido held the…

President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system. The President said the move is intended to allow the Nyesom Wike-led FCTA to utilize the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the territory for the development of the nation’s capital. Wike made this disclosure during a news conference held in Abuja on Friday. He also revealed that the President has granted approval for the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, a development aimed at facilitating the progression of staff within the FCT Administration. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints 14 new CEOs for…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported on Friday that a petrol tanker explosion in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos resulted in the destruction of 11 vehicles and 12 electric poles on Thursday night. Among the vehicles damaged were two buses, three cars, and four trucks. Fortunately, NEMA confirmed that there were no casualties in the incident. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the fire incident occurred when a container fell off a truck and collided with a 33,000-liter petrol tanker, leading to the outbreak of a massive fire. According to the Territorial Coordinator in the South West, Ibrahim Farinloye,…

The Nigerian military on Thursday, said they have rescued four students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, who were kidnapped from their hostel earlier this week. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the undergraduates were abducted in the early hours of Tuesday by gunmen, who forcibly entered their residence in Angwan Kaare, Keffi Local Government Area of the state, and took them to an undisclosed location. But they were rescued on Thursday by men of the Nigerian Army 117 Battalion, Keffi after a sustained pressure on the kidnappers. READ ALSO: Reps Seek 40 Years of Service, 65-Year Retirement Age for Armed Forces…

Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin has issued a statement disowning two female students who were paraded in Abuja over their alleged involvement in the murder of a hotel manager in the state capital. According to the institution’s management, these students had been rusticated from the polytechnic due to poor academic performance. The Public Relations Officer of Kwara State Polytechnic, Halimat Garba, in a press statement, titled “Re: How we killed Club owner in Hotel – Female Student,” clarify the situation. READ ALSO: ‘It Hurts Deeply,’ Wizkid Mourns Mother at Wake-Keep Ceremony The statement reads, “The attention of the Polytechnic Authority…

The parallel market for foreign exchange in Nigeria is experiencing another decline of the national currency, with forex traders selling the US dollar at N1,050, indicating ongoing pressure due to high demand. This persistent trend has led to the naira’s devaluation of more than 40 percent against the US dollar since the mid-June devaluation. While government measures were introduced with the aim of strengthening the country’s financial and foreign accounts, they have had only a short-lived impact on inflation. READ ALSO: Catholic Priest Killed by Thunder in Benue In addition, the US dollar index, which measures the US currency against…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and thunderstorm from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s Weather Outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecast dust haze on Friday with a visibility range of 2Km to 5Km over the northern region. The agency anticipated slim prospects of localized thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state in the morning hours. “Later in the day, dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna states. READ ALSO: Tasks Before Newly Appointed EFCC Chairman, By Anti-Corruption…

Israel’s military chief said “Now is the time for war” as his country amassed tanks near the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned ground invasion to annihilate the Palestinian militant Hamas group that rules the enclave and was behind deadly weekend attacks. Israel has pounded Gaza from the air since the weekend incursions, the deadliest by Palestinian militants in its history, and has been preparing for a ground invasion. The United Nations said early on Friday it had been told by the Israeli military that some 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza should relocate to the enclave’s south within the next…

The Nigeria Super Eagles have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw was held at the Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday. Other teams in the Super Eagles group for the competition are Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. READ ALSO: AFCON Draw: Super Eagles in Pot, May Morocco, Senegal, Egypt https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1712561741836759266?t=5uv9kDN8kJu9rqSnvwfOGQ&s=19 READ ALSO: Kano has about 1m out-of-school children – UNICEF

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated commitment to boost liquidity in the Foreign Exchange (FX) market. CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin, made this known on Thursday in Marrakech. AbdulMumin also announced that Importers of all the 43 items previously restricted in 2015 are now allowed to purchase foreign exchange in the Nigerian FX market. He said that the apex bank would continue to promote orderliness and professional conduct by all participants in the market. READ ALSO: Tinubu Urges Supreme Court to Dismiss Atiku’s Appeal According to him, the idea is to ensure that market forces determined…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal filed by former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that dismissed their petition against Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. The PEPC had previously dismissed the joint petition by Atiku and the PDP for failure to prove the allegations in their petition. Tinubu, in a brief of argument filed in response to Atiku and PDP’s appeal, challenged the grounds of appeal, arguing that INEC has the prerogative to determine the mode…

A coalition of faith-based organisations, Jubilee USA, has urged the World Bank and the international Monetary Fund (IMF) to stop the debt and food crises of low-income nations. Eric LeCompte, Executive Secretary of the group, said this on Thursday in Marrakech, on the sidelines of the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings. LeCompte said that the it could be done by stopping the “ridiculous policies” of raising interest rates. According to him, development banks can help address debt crises by ensuring that debt contracts have clauses where debt payments stop in the face of disasters and by promoting swaps, transparency and…