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Nigerian singer: I’d share my Niger Republic prison experience in my new song
Hausa hip-hop artiste, Mubarak Abdulkarim, popularly known as Mr 442, has promised to reveal his prison experience in his yet to be released new song. The Zaria born artiste told Daily Trust that the Niger Republic incident changed his life completely and he is now more committed to pursuing his musical career. Born on September
Police Parade Woman For Stealing 10-Month-Old Baby in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has paraded a woman suspected to have stolen a 10-month-old baby in the state alongside 27 others accused of various offences. The state Commissioner of Police, Okoro Julius, who paraded the suspects at the headquarters of the command in Jos, said efforts were being put in place to rid the state
12 dead, 6 injured in Kogi auto crash – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said that at least 12 persons died in Sunday’s fatal accident on the Obajana-Lokoja Expressway, Kogi. The Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the number of casualties in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Kazeem
Kwara Gov swears in commissioners with 50% female representation
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Monday inaugurated members of the state executive council along with five new permanent secretaries and a member of the Civil Service Commission. The cabinet contains 50 percent of each gender, the highest number of female commissioners in the country. He also swore in two Persons Living With Disabilities
Delta Gov appoints NNPP Rival In 2023 Polls As Special Adviser
Idris Umar Momoh Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has appointed Goodnews Agbi, the candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the March 18 governorship election as Special Adviser. Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, who disclosed this to newsmen in Asaba, Delta capital, said eight others were appointed as Special Advisers. Emu
Lagos Assembly fixes Tuesday for screening of fresh commissioner nominees
The Lagos State House of Assembly will on Tuesday, begin screening of the second batch of 18 commissioner-nominees sent by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state on Monday. The Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, made this known at plenary. Obasa urged the screening committee led by Mr Fatai Mojeed to ensure a thorough screening process of
Edo: Tribunal upholds Oshiomhole, Ihonvbere’s elections
The Edo state National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin, has upheld the declaration of Sen Adams Oshiomhole, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo North Senatorial district election during the February 25 presidential and National Assembly election. The tribunal also upheld the declaration of Hon. Ihonvbere Onozuanvbo Julius
Headies 2023: Ayrastarr knocks award organisers for ‘berating’ female artistes
Fast-rising songstress, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe popularly known as Ayrastarr has given her two cents about the recently concluded Nigerian music award, Headies. The singer clamoured that the Headies did not give women in the Nigerian music industry in the category of best female act as one of the hosts of the event, Osas Ighodaro abruptly
NLC shuns FG’s meeting on strike
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has boycotted the meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, with a view to averting the two-day warning strike already declared by the organised labour. Our correspondent, who is currently covering the meeting, reports that only the leadership of the Trade Union Congress
Tinubu: I get frightened when I receive number of workers on payroll
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern about Nigeria’s bloated civil service payroll at the national and sub-national levels. The president bore his mind on Monday while speaking at a meeting in the State House, Abuja, with the Global Vice President of Oracle, Mr. Andres Garcia Arroyo. He told his guest that with cutting edge
Sales of assets: Reps Committee summons Minister of Water Resources, others
An ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Water Resources, Joseph Utsev, over the sale of assets belonging to Water Basin Authorities. The Committee, chaired by Julius Ihonvbere, was constituted to investigate the alleged illegal disposal of some government assets between 2010 and 2022 and non-remittance of the revenue
Sales of assets: Reps Committee summons Minister of Water Resources, others
Subsidy removal: Kano Govt commences distribution of palliatives
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commenced the distribution of bags of rice to residents of the state. He noted that about 1060 people would benefit from the gesture, stressing that other food items, like millet, corn, among others, would also be distributed to the vulnerable group. Governor Yusuf maintained that the government
Subsidy removal: Kano Govt commences distribution of palliatives
Tinubu mulls partnership with tech firm for data accuracy, transparency
President Bola Tinubu has expressed support for partnerships with global technology companies to ensure that data from public institutions are accurate and transparent in providing templates for public sector planning and accounting. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said Tinubu stated this on Monday at a
Tinubu mulls partnership with tech firm for data accuracy, transparency
Pa Akinkunmi: Bayo Lawal reveals why national flag remains unchanged
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, has said that even though the national anthem has been changed twice, the national flag has remained the same owing to the depth of message and meaning it preaches. He said this when the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, paid a condolence visit
Pa Akinkunmi: Bayo Lawal reveals why national flag remains unchanged
Subsidy removal: No going back on nationwide strike – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that there is no going back on the planned two-day warning strike over the failure of the federal government to address the challenges caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. The State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gabriel Amari, disclosed this during an interview with DAILY POSt on Monday. The
Subsidy removal: No going back on nationwide strike – NLC
Adamawa: Group decries exclusion of youths from Gov Fintiri’s cabinet
A youth group in Adamawa State has accused the state governor of excluding youths from the state executive council. The group, under the aegis of Movement for Progressive Adamawa Youths, at a news briefing in Yola on Monday, alleged a use-and-dump tactics against Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. Convener of the group, Zubairu Abubakar, who described youths
Adamawa: Group decries exclusion of youths from Gov Fintiri’s cabinet
Gabonese will have chance to hope under my regime – Gen Nguema
General Brice Nguema, cousin to ousted President Ali Bongo, says Gabonse will have the chance to hope under his regime, promising a free and fair election. Nguema made the speech after his swearing-in, noting that his government is “made up of experienced people.” “With the new government, made up of experienced people, we’re going to
Gabonese will have chance to hope under my regime – Gen Nguema
Economy: FG to deepen collaboration with Japanese Government
The Federal Government on Monday pledged to deepen its existing bilateral diplomatic and economic ties with the Government of Japan, to enhance economic growth and development in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, said this when he received the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, in his office in Abuja,
Economy: FG to deepen collaboration with Japanese Government
12 dead, 6 injured in Kogi auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abuja Command, has said that at least 12 persons died in Sunday’s fatal accident that occurred on the Obajana-Lokoja Expressway, Kogi State. The Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the number of casualties in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of
12 dead, 6 injured in Kogi auto crash
Oando PLC acquires Nigerian AGIP oil company
Oando PLC has announced an agreement with ENI over the 100 per cent acquisition of Nigerian AGIP Oil Company Limited shares. The company, Oando, disclosed this on Monday in a statement obtained by DAILY POST. “Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and Johannesburg Stock Exchange is pleased to
Oando PLC acquires Nigerian AGIP oil company
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