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I’ll hold you responsible for infractions, Minister warns paramilitary chiefs
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has warned the paramilitary service chiefs in the ministry that he would hold them accountable for any infraction in their agencies. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge on Monday when he addressed the head of the agencies under the supervision of the Ministry after assuming office. While charging them to discharge their
NEWS EXTRA: I’ll work like a bricklayer – Education minister
Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has assumed office after inauguration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Daily Trust reports that the president swore in 45 Ministers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Flanked by the Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, said: “I am going to work like a bricklayer.” Explaining how a
Ending Violence Against Women Requires Advancing Men’s Access To Psychosocial Support
By Halima Layeni For many decades, resilient women and girls who have survived abuse have been leading the charge against violence. Their advocacy has led to the enactment of laws and policies, yet implementation remains a challenge. The rise of feminist movements, including the renowned #MeToo movement and the Every Woman Treaty, has held men
I’d take few questions because I am hungry, Wike jokes at first briefing as Minister
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, drew laughter and applause from the audience at his first inaugural briefing. He was among the 45 ministers whom President Bola Tinubu sworn into office at the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday. After the swearing in ceremony, Wike moved to his office at the Federal
We won’t tell lies to defend govt – Information minister
Minister of Information and National orientation, Muhammed Idris, has said the ministry will not need to tell lies to defend the government rather “we will always say it as it is.” Speaking when he assumed office after his inauguration, he said the ministry and the government will be transparent and truthful while giving out information.
Alake: Why I was assigned Ministry of Solid Minerals
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake says he was assigned the portfolio by President Bola Tinubu because of the sensitive position of the sector to economic renewal. Alake disclosed this on Monday while briefing newsmen after the inauguration of 45 new ministers at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister
Rape: Man U part ways with Greenwood after internal investigation
Manchester United have announced that Mason Greenwood “did not commit the offences” of rape and assault he was accused of. The Old Trafford further added that the 21-year-old striker will need to continue his career away from the club. The club made these known in a statement released on its website on Monday. Greenwood was
Spanish FA President defends Kissing of Female Player, describes critics as idiots
Criticisms have continued to trail the action of Spain’s Football Federation President, Luis Rubiales, for kissing star player, Jenni Hermoso, on the lips, following their victory at the Women’s World Cup final against England in Australia on Sunday. Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game for Spain in a hard-fought win at the
Gov Uba Sani slashes Fees of State-Owned Tertiary Institutions
Governor Uba Sani of of Kaduna State has announced a reduction in the current fees for all state-owned tertiary institutions. The governor made the announcement during a media parley at the Government House, Kaduna, on Monday. According to his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Sani revealed that the downward review was part of Sani’s
‘Wadata Plaza will go down’, Reactions trail Wike’s demolition threat
Mixed reactions have greeted the threat of the newly-inaugurated Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to demolish houses built illegally. The minister issued the threat in his inaugural address at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) office on Monday. “All those people who are distorting the master plan of Abuja, too bad
Transfer: Fulham battle Tottenham Hotspur for Orban
Fulham have joined London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the signature of Gent striker, Gift Orban. Fulham, according to Belgian news outlet, Het Laatste Nieuws, have lined up Orban as a replacement for Serbia forward, Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has agreed a move to Saudi club, Al Hilal. Orban is one of the most
Transfer: Fulham battle Tottenham Hotspur for Orban
PDP asked me to accept Tinubu’s apointment as minister – Wike
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gave him the green light to accept the ministerial position under the Bola Tinubu administration. Wike, who described the PDP leaders as reggae dancers for threatening to sanction him, said the party was well informed before he accepted the position.
PDP asked me to accept Tinubu’s apointment as minister – Wike
EPL: Mykhailo Mudryk reacts after another poor performance for Chelsea
Chelsea winger, Mykhailo Mudryk, has reacted to his disasterclass performance against West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday. Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by their London rivals in their second game of the season. The Ukrainian, who came on in the second half, replacing injured Carney Chukwuemeka, said he will improve despite another difficult
EPL: Mykhailo Mudryk reacts after another poor performance for Chelsea
Court nullifies restrictions on deposed Kaduna traditional ruler
A Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kafanchan on Monday nullified the restriction of movement placed on Brig Gen Iliya Yammah (retd), the deposed traditional ruler of Arak chiefdom. DAILY POST recalls that the state government had barred Yammah from entering Arak chiefdom following his removal in May 2023, in line with Section 11(3) of
Court nullifies restrictions on deposed Kaduna traditional ruler
FCT: ‘We’ll do our job’ – Wike reveals what will happen to PDP Secretariat if they don’t have C-of-O
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to carry out his duty without fear or favour. Wike addressed reporters in Abuja on Monday, shortly after he was sworn-in as the FCT minister. There has been speculation that the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would be a target
FCT: ‘We’ll do our job’ – Wike reveals what will happen to PDP Secretariat if they don’t have C-of-O
Adelabu pledges stable power supply
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that the Federal Government will empower Nigerians through stable and accessible power. The minister who gave the assurance when he assumed office on Monday in Abuja stressed that every home, industry, school, and business will benefit from the government’s efforts. To achieve the feat, Adelabu said
Adelabu pledges stable power supply
Traditional council petitions state govt, Exxon Mobil, Okoro Oilfield over oil spillage in Akwa Ibom community
The Council of Chiefs in Ibiotte, Odoroikot Community, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has petitioned the State government, the Exxon Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited and Okoro Oilfield-AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited over the recent oil spills in the community. The council lamented that the spill has devastated large farmlands and
Traditional council petitions state govt, Exxon Mobil, Okoro Oilfield over oil spillage in Akwa Ibom community
CAF Champions League: Why Enyimba lost Al Ahly Benghazi – Mbaoma
Enyimba forward, Chijioke Mbaoma, has attributed the team’s defeat against Libya’s Al Ahly Benghazi to defensive lapses. The Nigerian champions lost the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg contest 4-3. The Aba giants put up a sloppy defensive display in the game. Finidi George’s side also scored an own goal. Mbaoma who scored Enyimba’s
CAF Champions League: Why Enyimba lost Al Ahly Benghazi – Mbaoma
Observe safety precautions during off-cycle elections – IPC advises journalists
The International Press Council Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has enjoined journalists covering off-cycle elections in Bayelsa and other states to take precautions while on the assignment. The centre made this disclosure in reaction to the recent attack on some journalists in Bayelsa State. DAILY POST learnt the journalists were assaulted on
Observe safety precautions during off-cycle elections – IPC advises journalists
Oscars: Nigerian selection committee founder, Chineze Anyaene steps down
Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi, the founder and chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee, NOSC for the Best International Feature Film category of the prestigious Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, has resigned. This is coming days after Chineze secured the Oscars’ re-approval of the NOSC in preparation for the 96th edition of the Academy Awards
Oscars: Nigerian selection committee founder, Chineze Anyaene steps down
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