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BREAKING: Senate defers confirmation of El-Rufai, Danladi, Okotete, passes other ministerial nominees
The Senate on Monday confirmed 45 out of the 48 persons nominated as ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They were confirmed after eight days of screening. Senate President Godswill Akpabio said 45 nominees were confirmed while the remaining three, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Elrufai (Kaduna), Abubakar Sani Danladi (Taraba) and Stella Okotete
Ministerial screening: Keyamo scales Senate’s hurdle after apology
A former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has apologised to the Senate for disrespecting the National Assembly ove…
UK appoints new Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos
He takes over from Ben Llewellyn-Jones OBE who recently concluded three years as Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos.
Atiku’s aide begs Tinubu to intervene in Bawa’s detention
Daniel Bwala, spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the case of Abdulrasheed Bawa, suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Department of State Services (DSS) had arrested Bawa on June 14, hours after his suspension by
Mali, Burkina Faso to send delegation to Niger over coup crisis
Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation to Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Monday in a show of solidarity amidst a coup crisis, the Malian army said. “Burkina Faso and Mali are sending a delegation to Niamey to show the solidarity of the two countries with the brotherly people of Niger,” the
Tottenham reject €100m bid from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane
Tottenham have rejected Bayern Munich’s latest bid for England captain Harry Kane. Kane has been Bayern’s top transfer target all summer but the German champions have now had three offers turned down. The Athletic reported that the two clubs are still around €29 million apart in terms of their valuations for the 30-year-old, whose current
Akpabio storms Aso Rock After Drama Over Keyamo’s screening
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Chairman of the National Assembly visited the president few hours after the members of the Senate went into closed-door session to resolve issues raised against Festus Keyamo as a ministerial
Zulum approves 52 medical staff for employment
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate recruitment of 52 medical staff amongst them — two doctors, eight nurses and midwives with 42 other supporting staff. Zulum’s approval was disclosed by the Chief Medical Director, Borno State Hospital Management Board, Professor Abubakar Ali Kullima, during a visit to the General Hospital
Niger: Air France suspends flights to Burkina Faso, Mali
Air France has suspended flights to and from Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso and Bamako in Mali until Aug. 11, after Niger’s junta closed its airspace on Sunday, with longer flight times expected in the west African region. According to Reuters, the company announced the development on Monday. This comes a day after Niger’s military rulers
ECOWAS Fixes Fresh Meeting On Niger As Deadline elapses
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has scheduled yet another meeting on the Niger Crisis. The regional body had met in Abuja on August and issued a 7-day deadline for the Niger junta to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum or risk sanctions, including possible military intervention. But rather than reinstate Bazoum, the junta
Gov Mbah bans collection of levies, tolls on Enugu highways, roads
The Enugu State Government has banned the collection of levies and tolls on highways and roads. The state government said the ban announced on Monday takes effect immediately, adding that it has also constituted a task force to enforce the ban. The announcement, contained in a statement signed by Professor Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the
Gov Mbah bans collection of levies, tolls on Enugu highways, roads
Registration for subsidy removal palliative: Kwara announces Aug 30 deadline for undergraduates
Eligible students of Kwara State tertiary institutions have been directed to register for the fuel subsidy removal palliative programme of the state government. The registration, which commenced on August 7, ends by midnight on August 30, 2023. DAILY POST recalls that Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State had approved payment of fuel subsidy removal palliative
Registration for subsidy removal palliative: Kwara announces Aug 30 deadline for undergraduates
BBNaija All Stars: Ike emerges Head of House, chooses four BFFs
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Ike, has emerged as the Head of House for this week. Biggie announced him as HoH following Monday’s arena games. As Head of House, Ike is immune from eviction this week. This means he is guaranteed a place in Biggie’s house for one more week. He also got to
BBNaija All Stars: Ike emerges Head of House, chooses four BFFs
Radda appoints ex-Katsina Deputy Governor, Faskari new SSG
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has approved the appointment of Alh Abdullahi Garba Faskari, as the new Secretary to the State Government, SSG. Faskari, a former Deputy Governor of Katsina State, between 2011 and 2015, replaced Arch Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who was recently nominated as a Minister by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor
Radda appoints ex-Katsina Deputy Governor, Faskari new SSG
Sit-at-home enforcers working against my release, I’ll never forgive them – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has vowed never to forgive anybody still enforcing the sit-at-home in the Southeast. Kanu said those enforcing the sit-at-home are indirectly working against my release. He lamented that the sit-at-home was hijacked by oppressors to render the Southeast desolate. Kanu disclosed this during his
Sit-at-home enforcers working against my release, I’ll never forgive them – Nnamdi Kanu
BREAKING: Senate fails to confirm El-Rufai, two others, cites security concerns
The Nigerian Senate on Monday failed to confirm the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir EL-Rufai. Forty-five ministerial nominees out of 48 nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been confirmed. Speaking after the confirmation of the 45 nominees, Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, revealed that Nasir El-Rufai and
BREAKING: Senate fails to confirm El-Rufai, two others, cites security concerns
2023 WWC: Super Falcons striker, Oparanozie apologises to Nigerians over penalty miss
Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie, has apologised to Nigerians over her missed spot kick in the nine-time African champions’ penalty shootout defeat to England in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. DAILY POST reported that Nigeria crashed out of the tournament after losing 4-2 on penalties to the Three Lionesses
2023 WWC: Super Falcons striker, Oparanozie apologises to Nigerians over penalty miss
Transfer: Embarrassing – Carragher blasts Liverpool for £45m Lavia offer
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has slammed the club for the delay in wrapping up a deal for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia. The Reds saw third bid for the midfielder worth £45m rejected. Southampton are believed to be holding out for £50m. Carragher has now advised Liverpool to abandon the deal if they don’t want to
Transfer: Embarrassing – Carragher blasts Liverpool for £45m Lavia offer
Transfer: I want to leave – Neymar ready to follow Messi out of PSG
Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar Jr, has informed the club that he wants to leave the club this summer. According to Sky Sports, the player is eyeing an unlikely return to Barcelona. Neymar’s dream might be difficult to realize, as Barca are dealing with financial problems at the moment. The Brazilian also has three years left on
Transfer: I want to leave – Neymar ready to follow Messi out of PSG
NSCDC arrests two suspected cattle rustlers in Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected cattle rustlers in Jigawa State. The spokesman of the Jigawa State command of the corps, CSC Adamu Shehu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST. He said the suspects, Abdullahi Buba of Garin Dole, Itas/Gadau LGA, Bauchi State, and Alhaji
NSCDC arrests two suspected cattle rustlers in Jigawa
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