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APC crisis: Obaseki threatens to expel Oshiomhole from party
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to desist from his provocative activities in the state. He said he may be forced, as governor, to invoke his powers to deal with him and his allies in the proscribed Edo People’s Movement (EPM). Obaseki
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BREAKING: FG to repatriate additional $321m Abacha loot
The Federal Government is planning to repatriate additional $321million of funds looted by a former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha. To this end, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday asked the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to sign a tripartite assets sharing agreement on behalf of
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Jealous wife sets self ablaze in Kano
A 28-year old mother of six, Rabi Musa, on Wednesday died after she reportedly set herself ablaze over an unverified reason. The incident occurred at Sabuwar Unguwa in Gayawa ward of Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano state. Late Rabi’s death, according to neighbours, might not be unconnected with the protracted crisis she was having
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JUST IN: Pastor arrested for faking own kidnap in Kaduna
A Kaduna-based Pastor, Clement James, has been arrested by the state Police Command for faking his own kidnap in the state. The pastor and his accomplice, George Otokpa? were arrested after demanding for N5million ransom from family members. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo, issued on Wednesday, he
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I’ll pay N30,000 minimum wage – Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has assured workers in the state of his resolve to pay the N30,000 minimum wage. The governor, who spoke while on a working visit to the State Secretariat, on Wednesday, promised that the payment would commence as soon as the committee set up in that regard concludes its work.
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UPDATED: Resign now or be sacked, Reps tell Service chiefs
The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked Nigerian Service Chiefs to resign or risk being sacked for failing to tackle various security challenges bedevilling the country. This was the House resolution after a lengthy debate and contribution on an earlier motion on matters of urgent public importance moved by the House Chief Whip, Mohammed Tahir
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Enugu workers to receive N30,000 minimum wage from February
Enugu State Government on Wednesday said it has approved payment of N30,000 minimum wage for workers in the state civil service with effect from February, 2020. This follows the submission of the report of the joint negotiation committee of the Organised Labour and the state government set up by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, over consequential adjustment
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Thiem stuns Rafael Nadal to reach Australian Open semi-final
Top seed Rafael Nadal was denied a place in the Australian Open semi-finals after being rattled by Austria’s Dominic Thiem who went ahead to win the four-set thriller. Fifth seed Thiem won 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 7-6 (8-6) at Melbourne Park. The 26-year-old, beaten by Nadal in the past two French Open finals, missed
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BBC cuts 450 newsroom jobs, shifts attention to digital platforms
BBC News is cutting 450 jobs as part of a modernization plan that will shift resources from television production to digital services. The announcement was delivered to staff in a meeting on Wednesday. “We need to reshape BBC News for the next decade in a way which saves substantial amounts of money,” Fran Unsworth, director
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FLASH BACK: What Lai Mohammed said about TI’s corruption report in 2012
The Minister of Information, Alh. Lai Mohammed yesterday described the latest report by Transparency International (TI) about corruption in Nigeria as “baseless”, saying government is not happy about the remark. TI, when making its report, 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) public last week, ranked Nigeria 146 out of the 180 countries that were surveyed worldwide.
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Alleged N1.1 billion fraud: Court issues order against Bauchi gov’s son
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the anti-graft commission to produce two witnesses in the case against Shamsudeen Mohammed, the son of Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Shamsudeen with N1.1 billion fraud. Justice Dimgba, who adjourned the matter untill Feb.
Alleged N1.1 billion fraud: Court issues order against Bauchi gov’s son
Edo Speaker speaks on Obaseki’s ‘sponsorship’ of Assembly, APC crisis
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Wednesday, debunked the allegation that Gov. Godwin Obaseki induced the crisis rocking the assembly and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okiye in a news conference held in Benin City was reacting to a claim by the former Secretary to the State Government, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu,
Edo Speaker speaks on Obaseki’s ‘sponsorship’ of Assembly, APC crisis
Uzodinma assures prompt payment of workers salary, pension
Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has promised that Imo civil servants will receive their monthly salary as at when due. The governor paid an unscheduled visit today to the state Secretariat alongside his deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku and was received by the state Head of Service, Dr. Camilus Chibuzor Nwagwu who took them round
Uzodinma assures prompt payment of workers salary, pension
Kogi: Don’t indulge in corrupt practices – Gov. Bello warns newly-sworn in commissioners
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has warned the 17 newly-appointed commissioners against indulging in corrupt practices and any other acts that are inimical to the blueprint policy of the government Governor Bello who gave the warning in Government house Lokoja during the swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioners , also charged them to always
Kogi: Don’t indulge in corrupt practices – Gov. Bello warns newly-sworn in commissioners
Seven die in Sokoto auto crash
Seven persons including the Village Head of Tudun Doki in Gwadabawa LGA, Alhaji Hayatu Ardo have died in a road crash, which occurred along Gwadabawa-Illela road in Sokoto state. Mr. Garaba Kanya, the Public Relations Officer of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sokoto Sector Command, told newsmen on Wednesday that the accident occurred on Monday
Seven die in Sokoto auto crash
Insecurity: Resign immediately or be sacked – House of Reps tells Service Chiefs
Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have unanimously asked Service Chiefs in the country to immediately resign. The lawmakers noted that the service Chiefs have outlived their usefulness to the nation. According to members of the Nigerian lower legislative chamber, the Service Chiefs have not been able to address the security challenges confronting the country
Insecurity: Resign immediately or be sacked – House of Reps tells Service Chiefs
Oyo LG crisis: Wait for Court to decide who is right – Laosun tells Makinde, council chairmen
The gubernatorial candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the March 9th election in Oyo State, Akinwale Omololu Laosun, on Wednesday, urged Governor Seyi Makinde and the Chairmen of the 33 Local Government Areas and 35 Local Council Development Areas in the state to wait for the court decision on the crisis rocking local
Oyo LG crisis: Wait for Court to decide who is right – Laosun tells Makinde, council chairmen
Buhari reacts as Pope Francis honours Gov. Obiano
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State following his recognition by Pope Francis as Knight Commander in the Order of St. Gregory. A statement sent to DAILY POST by Femi Adesina, his Spokesman, said Buhari “heartily felicitates with Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on his recent honour as Knight Commander
Buhari reacts as Pope Francis honours Gov. Obiano
PDP releases list of candidates for March LGC elections amid protest by stakeholders
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has released the names of candidates cleared for March 28 local government elections in the state. In a statement signed by the State Party Chairman, Ntufam Edim Inok Edim and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, Ntufam Edim, said the list of candidate was the authentic
PDP releases list of candidates for March LGC elections amid protest by stakeholders
Transfer: Kelechi Iheanacho could return to Man City
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has said there is every chance Kelechi Iheanacho could return to Manchester City. Iheanacho has enjoyed a resurgence under Rogers and has impressed for the Foxes in his last few appearances. The Nigerian forward has spent three years at the King Power and has two more left on his deal,
Transfer: Kelechi Iheanacho could return to Man City
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