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Threat of violence won’t stop us from overruning Bello, PDP tells APC
*Demands arrest of Kogi governor’s ex-ADC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the alleged threats of violence by the All Progressives Congress (APC) will never deter it from overrunning Governor Yahaya Bello and his party in all the senatorial zones of the state, including the Kogi Central in the November 16, governorship election. The PDP
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Maina paying price for protecting pension funds from looters – Family
The family of a former Chairman of Pension Refund Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, has said that he is paying the price of protecting the pension funds from looters and extorting funds termites. It could be recalled that Maina is facing a 12-count charge along with a firm, Common Input and Property Investment Ltd bothering on
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Full list of newly promoted senior Nigerian Navy officers
The Board of the Nigerian Navy (NN) has approved the promotion of 140 naval officers to various senior ranks. A statement from Navy spokesman, Commodore Suleiman Dahun, on Sunday affirmed that the approval was given yesterday. According to him, the promotion released showed that 65 Lieutenant Commanders were promoted to the rank of Commander, 26
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TCN restores power supply after partial system collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it fully restored the national power grid at 4:54pm on Saturday after a partial system collapse which occurred at 11.15pm on Friday. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, said during the entire period however, the nation did not experience full loss of power supply at once. TCN said the incident
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See list of Nigerian Army senior officers promoted
The Nigerian Army Council on Saturday approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General respectively. In a statement from Army spokesman, Colonel Sagir Musa, on Sunday, he gave the names of the senior officers as follows: THOSE PROMOTED TO MAJOR GENERAL are: Brigadier General S. Idris, Defence
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Stay off Kogi, Governor Bello warns ‘hired mercenaries’
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has warned mercenaries allegedly being hired by opposition parties to disrupt next Saturday’s governorship election in the state to stay off the state in their own interests or face the full weight of the law. Governor Bello, who gave the warning at Anyigba over the weekend, during the Dekina/Bassa Federal
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2020: Edo women back Obaseki’s second term bid
Women across the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo state have assured Governor Godwin Obaseki of their support in his quest for a second term in office. The women gave the assurance at the weekend in Benin during the 2019 Edo Women Summit tagged: “Delivering to our People: Next Level.” Speaking on behalf of the
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Nigerian Navy promotes 17 Rear Admirals, 123 other senior officers
The Board of the Nigerian Navy (NN) has approved the promotion of 140 naval officers to various senior ranks. A statement from Navy spokesman, Commodore Suleiman Dahun, on Sunday said that the Navy Board gave the approval on Saturday, November 9, 2019. According to him, the promotion released showed that 65 Lieutenant Commanders were promoted
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My court’s victory for democracy, all Nigerians – Kogi SDP’s Natasha
The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in next Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi state, Barr. Natasha Akpoti, has described her recent court victory against the electoral umpire as victory for all Nigerians and the nation’s democracy. Daily Trust reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja had on Thursday ordered the Independent National
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Nigerian Army promotes senior officers
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General respectively. A statement from Army spokesman, Colonel Sagir Musa, on Sunday said the council approved the promotion on Saturday, 9th of November, 2019. Among those promoted to Major General are Brigadier General S. Idris,
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How men deny wives in Ebonyi hospital to avoid payment of bills – CMD Ogah
The Chief Medical Director, CMD, Alex Ekweme Federal University Teaching Hospital, AE-FTHA, Dr. Emeka Ogah at the weekend said that high rate of poverty in Ebonyi State has made many men to deny their wives while in hospital in the state. Ogah made this known while addressing political stakeholders of the state during the official
How men deny wives in Ebonyi hospital to avoid payment of bills – CMD Ogah
Anambra flood victims cry for help as SEMA assesses water levels
Flood victims in Anambra State have cried to the State and federal government for help, describing their plight in various IDPs camps as unbearable. This is as the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has embarked on an assessment tour of various communities effected by flood disasters in order to ascertain the water levels. The
Anambra flood victims cry for help as SEMA assesses water levels
Pray for Osinbajo – Cobhams tells Nigerians
Nigerian singer, Cobhams Asuquo has prayed to God to vindicate, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Cobhams who claimed to have harshly criticized the VP in the past urged Nigerians to pray for him. He said he had criticized him out of ignorance, adding that Osinbajo is a ‘honorable man, and more than qualified to hold a
Pray for Osinbajo – Cobhams tells Nigerians
NDLEA arrests suspected drug kingpin in Awka
A suspected illicit drug kingpin said to have been on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has been arrested in Awka. The Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Sule Momodu announced the arrest of the suspect, Mr Ekene Okoye alias Ezenwata, while speaking with journalists at the weekend on
NDLEA arrests suspected drug kingpin in Awka
EPL: Unai Emery told to buy Wilfred Ndidi for Arsenal
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has been told to get Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. According to Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Redknapp, the Gunners have been “crying out for years” for a player like Ndidi. The Nigerian was in superb form on Saturday, as Leicester beat Arsenal 2-0. The 22-year-old completed the most tackles (7) in
EPL: Unai Emery told to buy Wilfred Ndidi for Arsenal
President Buhari sends message to Muslims
President Muhammadu Buhari has said, “the greatest honour Muslims could do the Prophet Muhammad is to follow his shining examples of non-violence, peaceful disposition and remarkable virtues of patience.” This was contained in his goodwill message to the Muslim Ummah and made available to DAILY POST by Garba Shehu on Sunday. The message came on
President Buhari sends message to Muslims
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu gives Nigerian govt. fresh conditions
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has issued new conditions to the Nigerian government, before he can have a dialogue over the agitation for Biafra. Kanu, in a statement signed by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said he was ready if the federal government will consider a referendum
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu gives Nigerian govt. fresh conditions
Buhari reacts as Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Kaigama to replace Onaiyekan in Abuja diocese
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the appointment of Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama as the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja by the Holy Father, Pope Francis. DAILY POST reported yesterday that Pope Francis appointment Kaigama following the retirement of John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Buhari’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his
Buhari reacts as Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Kaigama to replace Onaiyekan in Abuja diocese
Two students drown, die in Ekiti river
Residents of Ureje area of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, were shocked on Friday when news filtered into town that two secondary schools students died inside a river during a swimming expedition. The deceaseds were students of Ado Grammar school located along Ado-Ijan road. A source who craved anonymity told journalists on Sunday that the two
Two students drown, die in Ekiti river
Demolishing Olore Mosque, rehabilitation centre will be terrible – Oyo Muslims warn Makinde
Muslims in Oyo State under the umbrella of Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS), have warned Governor Seyi Makinde of the state against any attempt to demolish Olore Central Mosque and Rehabilitation Centre located at Ojoo area of Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST recalls that Police in the state had last week raided the […]
Demolishing Olore Mosque, rehabilitation centre will be terrible – Oyo Muslims warn Makinde
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