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Drama as Ondo govt overrules monarch over age-long festival
Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Paramount Ruler and Deji of Akure kingdom, and the Ondo State government were locked in what could easily pass as supremacy battle on Thursday. In0 commemoration of the annual ‘aheregbe festival’, the monarch had ordered closure of markets and shops in the ancient town. However, the state government countered him, saying
Abuja-Kaduna highway only 20% completed – Umahi
Minister of Works and Housing, Engineer David Nweze Umahi, stated that the Abuja-Kaduna highway is only 20 per cent complete. He urged the construction company to expedite the project for completion by 2024. According to him, the Kaduna-Zaria section is fully complete, and the Kaduna-Kano section is 70 per cent done. Speaking during a visit
IPPIS failed to remit workers N26.6bn housing fund in 2 years – FMBN
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says the Integrated Personal Payroll information System (IPPIS) failed to remit N26.6 billion of workers contributory funds in two years. Mr Madu Hamman, Managing Director of FMBN, said this on Thursday in Abuja while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad hoc committee probing the non-remittance to the
Visa ban: Tinubu vows to resolve diplomatic row between Nigeria, UAE
There is an end in sight to the existing visa ban slammed on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intervened in the matter. This is the first time Tinubu would be speaking on the impasse which has prompted suspension of flights to Nigeria by the UAE flag
Wike fumes over abandoned projects in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has decried the abandonment of sensitive projects in the city for years. He made the lamentation on Thursday during the inspection of some project sites at the Central Business District in Abuja. Wike, who was accompanied by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud
Coup: Tinubu directs Islamic clerics to return to Niger
President Bola Tinubu has directed the delegation of Muslim Ulamas mediating in the Niger Republic crisis to return to the junta in order to have a tentative commitment. After a closed-door meeting with the president, Ustaz Abdullahi Bala-Lau, leader of the delegation, said that Tinubu was desirous of avoiding the use of force at resolving
Communique Issued After PDP Emergency Meeting in Kano
Being a Communique issued at the end of an Emergency Meeting on the state of our Party – the PDP – in Kano. Held on Monday, August 21st 2023, at the State Party’s former Secretariat, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kano. Issues raised: It seems every election cycle, State House of Assembly Candidates, are treated with contempt,
Putin: Wagner boss made serious mistake in life
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has broken his silence on the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Wagner, a private military company. Daily Trust had reported how Prigozhin died in a plane crash that resulted in the deaths of 10 people. Prigozhin, who fought on the Russian side in the war against Ukraine, had rebelled
My educational record not relevant to Atiku’s petition, Tinubu tells US court
President Bola Tinubu has informed the Court for the Northern District of Illinois that the application by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, seeking to obtain his academic records is not relevant to his petition in Nigeria. Tinubu also informed the court that relevant details of the certificate obtained by
Customs officers shot dead in kebbi
From Ismail Adebayo Birnin Kebbi Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi State Command were killed in the early hours of Thursday. The deceased, Abdullahi Mohammed, Customs Assistant II, and A. K. Shehu, an Inspector, were killed while on patrol at Dakingari-Koko road area of the state. Their killers also went away with one
Tinubu directs immediate resolution of disagreement with UEA over Emirate Airlines, visa issuance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate resolution of issues affecting relations with the Emirates Airline, and the issuance of visas to Nigerians should be resolved. In a statement by Aguri Ngelale, Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Tinubu made this known when the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirate, Salem Saeed
Tinubu directs immediate resolution of disagreement with UEA over Emirate Airlines, visa issuance
EPL: Iwobi sidelined for few weeks – Everton boss, Dyche
Alex Iwobi is expected to spend a few weeks on the sidelines as a result of injury. Iwobi limped off the pitch during Everton’s 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa last week. The Nigeria international was replaced by Neal Maupay in the 54th minute of the encounter. Everton confirmed the versatile midfielder sustained an hamstring injury
EPL: Iwobi sidelined for few weeks – Everton boss, Dyche
Ondo Amotekun boss seeks Tinubu’s support for corps
The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, who also doubles as the Chairman of Amotekun Commanders in the southwest region, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to providing full support to the corps. Adeleye emphasised the importance of Tinubu’s backing in ensuring the safety
Ondo Amotekun boss seeks Tinubu’s support for corps
Group warns security agencies against arresting “All Eyes on Judiciary” billboards protesters
A civil society organisation, CSO, under the aegis of Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has warned security agencies in the country against intimidating and arresting protesters expressing their civic rights over the removal of “All Eyes on Judiciary” billboards by the government. Leader of the group, Barrister Ifeanyi Nrialike, while addressing newsmen in
Group warns security agencies against arresting “All Eyes on Judiciary” billboards protesters
‘Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me’ – Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar’s mental health
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has expressed her desire to reach out to the management or family of Solidstar following reports the singer is battling mental illness. DAILY POST recalls that Joseph, a brother of Solidstar -born Joshua Iniyezo-, recently took to the singer’s official Instagram account to share a video shedding light on his current
‘Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me’ – Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar’s mental health
Tinubu admits errors on Chicago University certificate, blames Clerk
The legal process initiated by the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar asking the Chicago State University (CSU) for the discovery of President Bola Tinubu’s academic records has taken on a new twist with the admission of errors on the documents. Lawyers to President Tinubu, while filing their response to Atiku’s
Tinubu admits errors on Chicago University certificate, blames Clerk
We’ll restore Nigerians’ confidence – Information Minister, Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the resolve of the government to restore the confidence of the citizenry by directly impacting their lives through tangible and credible policies and programmes. He was speaking as a special guest of honour at the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) 2023 Conference/Annual General
We’ll restore Nigerians’ confidence – Information Minister, Idris
Ogun Assembly takes action against landgrabbers
Baffled by the incessant attacks on communities by landgrabbers, the Ogun State House of Assembly has taken steps to put an end to the menace. The State House of Assembly said it is set to amend the State Anti-Land Grabbing Law of 2016. To actualise this, the lawmakers said they would conduct a stakeholders’ forum
Ogun Assembly takes action against landgrabbers
BREAKING: Boko Haram releases 48 abducted Borno women
Boko Haram terrorists have released about 48 women abducted from Maiwa and Shuwarin villages of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The women abducted were released after a ransom of N2.4 million was paid. The release was made public by a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama. Tweeting on Thursday,
BREAKING: Boko Haram releases 48 abducted Borno women
Acquire medical skills to help your husbands – Gov Abiodun advises POWA members
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on the wives of police officers to acquire medical skills in order to look after the health of their husbands. Abiodun said when police officers’ wives are equipped with medical knowledge, it will help protect them from diseases. The governor stated this when he played host to
Acquire medical skills to help your husbands – Gov Abiodun advises POWA members
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