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Oshiomhole’s suspension: APC will abide by court order – Acting National Secretary
The Acting National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, on Wednesday said the party would abide by the court order which suspended the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. EDITOR’S PICK: Court suspends Oshiomhole as APC chairman Our correspondents report that the positions of the Deputy National Chairmen (both South and North)
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Governor Obaseki, Edo APC celebrate Oshiomhole’s suspension
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court, which bars Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from parading himself as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a right decision for the party. Obaseki stated this Wednesday evening in Benin during the Edo South Senatorial rally to seek for
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Bandits in North West are Boko Haram, ISWAP members – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has said the bandits operating in Nigeria’s Northwest region are Boko Haram and ISWAP members. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with top Police Commanders over recent attacks in Kaduna state, the IGP said the renewed attacks need new war strategies geared towards eliminating the bandits from their
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Real Madrid planning to replace Zinedine Zidane as manager
Real Madrid have asked to be kept aware of Mauricio Pochettino‘s movements regarding a next job, with the view to possibly replacing Zinedine Zidane in the summer, according to reports. The French legend’s side returned to the top of the Spanish league with a 2-0 win over Barcelona in El Clasico, but that was seen
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MTN says customers can now buy N1 airtime
MTN Nigeria has introduced ‘MTN Topit’, its Virtual Top-Up (VTU) service, which now allows customers to buy airtime for as low as one Naira and up to N3million. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, Chief Sales and Distribution Officer, MTN Nigeria, Adekunle Adebiyi, described the new platform as part of the company’s drive to
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Police take over Oshiomhole’s office
Security operatives on Wednesday evening arrived the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja to enforce the judgement of an FCT High Court which suspended the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The Police officers who arrived the party’s secretariat at about 5:10pm in about nine trucks quickly surrounded the Blantyre office
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Covid-19: Senate inspects NCDC isolation centre photos
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North East Governors to meet in Gombe over insecurity
Governors from the six North East states are to meet in Gombe on Thursday (tomorrow) to discuss issues of insecurity and other challenges bedeviling the region. A statement issued on Wednesday by Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said the meeting to be hosted by the Gombe State Government would discuss among other
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4 killed in renewed attack on Benue community
At least four persons have been reportedly killed on Tuesday after gunmen launched fresh attack on Waya community in Jato-Aka of Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State. The member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Bob Tyough, raised the alarm on Wednesday in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
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My victory is for Imo people – Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has dedicated his victory to God, saying “it’s for the people of Imo.” The Supreme Court had on Tuesday dismissed the application of former Governor Emeka Ihedioha, where he asked the court to reverse its January 14 judgement, which sacked him as the governor of the state. The court
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Tyson Fury aims dig at Anthony Joshua over unification fight
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has thrown a major dig at British fighter, Anthony Joshua, over unification fight. DAILY POST recalls that boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said Joshua asked him to come to terms with fellow countryman, Tyson Fury, over a unification fight after 31-year-old defeated American boxer, Deontay Wilder last month. Fury said
Tyson Fury aims dig at Anthony Joshua over unification fight
Ajimobi on list as APC names new National Secretary, Auditor after Oshiomhole’s suspension
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the nomination of new national officers. Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement in a statement Wednesday night. The development came hours after the court ordered the suspension of APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. Waziri Bulama is the Party’s Acting
Ajimobi on list as APC names new National Secretary, Auditor after Oshiomhole’s suspension
We will respect order suspending Oshiomhole – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would respect court order on the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. Acting National Secretary, Victor Giadom, said this on Wednesday. He announced the decision of the party while speaking to newsmen on the court ruling Justice Danlami Senchi of FCT High Court gave the ruling
We will respect order suspending Oshiomhole – APC
Oshiomhole: Police take over APC national secretariat in Abuja
The Nigeria Police have deployed more officers and men to the national headquarters of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Although, the building is usually under police protection, more personnel have been sent there. This might not be unconnected to the court order which suspended National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Oshiomhole: Police take over APC national secretariat in Abuja
Buhari govt to involve FBI in ex-govs, senators probe
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has announced plans to involve the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in tracking relatives of former governors. Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Itsey Sagay, disclosed this on Wednesday at a PACAC Roundtable. Sagay stated that said a number of former Governors, including some who are now
Buhari govt to involve FBI in ex-govs, senators probe
N2.54bn debt: NASS loses insurance cover on assets
The National Assembly is losing its group insurance cover for owing Insurance Service Providers to the tune of N2.54 billion in terms of premium on vehicles, fixed asset and life policy, DAILY POST, reports. The law requires insurance cover for assets, public officers and properties of government institutions, but the insurance policy covering the legislature
N2.54bn debt: NASS loses insurance cover on assets
US 2020: Bloomberg suspends presidential campaign, endorses Biden
Former New York City Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday. Bloomberg’s billions on strategy failed to yield any wins on Super Tuesday, apart from the American Samoa caucuses. The mogul endorsed Democratic front-runner, Joe Biden, former United States Vice President. “I’m a believer in using data to inform decisions. After yesterday’s results,
US 2020: Bloomberg suspends presidential campaign, endorses Biden
2021 AFCON qualifiers: Rohr invites 24 Super Eagles players for Sierra Leone Full list
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has invited 24 players ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone. Kingsley Ehizibue that plays for FC Cologne and Heracles Almelo’s Cyril Dessers have been called up. Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, also makes his return to the team. However, Paul Onuachu,
2021 AFCON qualifiers: Rohr invites 24 Super Eagles players for Sierra Leone Full list
Imo Police arrest killer of own brother over land
The Imo State Police Command led by Olaniyi Fafowora, has arrested one Chibuzor Nwagbara alleged to have murdered his own brother, Elijah Nwagbara, over a land dispute. In a press release issued through the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu and made available to newsmen, said the suspect was arrested at Alaike Umuoyota Autonomous
Imo Police arrest killer of own brother over land
Two Policemen, civilian killed by gunmen in Delta
Two mobile policemen and a civilian were shot dead with their rifles carted away by gunmen on Tuesday in Delta State. The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Hafiz Inuwa, confirmed the development in a telephone chat with Our Correspondent in Warri. He said, “The incident happened actually and the men involved were from
Two Policemen, civilian killed by gunmen in Delta
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