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Exchange rate: TETFUND Scholars in Kenya seek bailout
Nigerians studying in Kenya under the Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND) Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) have written to the fund, seeking financial bailout. In a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary TETFUND, Sonny Echono, signed by the President Nigerian Students Association Kenyatta University, Jamilu Rabiu, the scholars appealed to TETFUND to review the amount
Abdulsalami: Nigerians want changes to happen quickly
Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), a former Head of State, has told the current administration of President Bola Tinubu that Nigerians need change to happen quickly. Abdulsalami said this on Sunday when the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, paid courtesy visits to him and another former head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
MURIC knocks Phrank Shaibu over attack on Shettima
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has berated Mr. Phrank Shuaibu, an aide to former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for accusing Vice President Kashim Shettima of aiding and abetting Boko Haram insurgents during his tenure as governor of Borno State. In a statement on Sunday, Executive Director of MURIC, Prof Ishaq Akintola, said Shuaibu specifically
I charge N466.5m per show — Davido
Nigerian music megastar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has revealed that he now charges $600, 000 (N466. 5m) per show. The multiple award winner further stated that he only accepts four gigs per month as not everyone can afford his fee. The Unavailable singer further noted that he hardly makes any business decisions without
‘How police rescued me from DSS’, man shot in Abuja market speaks
An Abuja-based fashion designer, Mubarak Usman, who was allegedly shot in the leg by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Garki area of the city has recounted the ordeal that nearly ended his life. Following Thursday’s shooting incident at Garki Market, Abuja, Usman, has revealed that a woman who came
Biden hails Tinubu for ‘strong leadership’
United States’ President, Joe Biden, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his “strong leadership”, especially in the crisis triggered by the coup in Niger Republic. Nigerien military led by Amadou Abdramane, toppled the democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The military leadership also announced the dissolution of the nation’s constitution, suspension of all institutions, and closure of
Earthquake: Deputy Senate President condoles King of Morocco
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in condoling King Mohammed VI of Morocco over Friday’s earthquake in his country. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck central Morocco on Friday, killing more than 2,000 people and causing severe damage in several areas, according to BBC.
PSC, IGP talk tough over murder of Rivers DPO
The Police Service Commission and the Police High Command, on Sunday vowed to do everything possible within the ambit of the law to bring those who beheaded a Divisional Police Officer in Rivers State, Bako Amgbanshin, to justice. Daily Trust had reported how gunmen, suspected to be cultists, on Friday evening captured and dismembered Amgbanshin in
‘Executive Recklessness’, Gbenga Daniel’s Wife slams Ogun govt over plaza Demolition
Olufunke Daniel, wife of the former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has tackled Governor Dapo Abiodun over demolition of her 5-storey plaza in Ijebu-Ode, describing the act as executive recklessness. Daily Trust had reported that the state government commenced demolition of the 5-storey DATKEM plaza in Ijebu-Ode, in the early hours of Sunday. Daniel,
Tribunal declares Jigawa House of Reps election inconclusive
By Ali Rabe The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Jigawa State, has declared the outcome of the House of Representatives election of the Birnin Kudu/Buji Federal constituency as inconclusive. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Adamu Yakubu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 39,998 votes as winner of the
Osun monarch escapes assassination attempt
An Osun State monarch, the Alamo of Ayegbaju Ijesa, Oba Abideen Adeyemi, narrowly escaped an attempt on his life in Ilesa on Saturday. A source who did not wish to be named revealed to DAILY POST that yet to be identified gunmen opened fire on Oba Adeyemi and his driver in Ilesa town. The Alamo
Osun monarch escapes assassination attempt
NURTW crisis: Taraba chapter backs Professor Baruwa
The Taraba State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has expressed concerns over the ongoing crisis in the national body of the association. Briefing journalists on Sunday in Jalingo, the Chairman of the NURTW in Taraba, Alhaji Ahmadu Musa Gauri, said members of the union in the state have unanimously resolved
NURTW crisis: Taraba chapter backs Professor Baruwa
Sporting Lagos appoints Adegun as youth team coach
Sporting Lagos has appointed Shola Adegun as the head coach of its youth team. Adegun is expected to take charge of the development team of the newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side. The young tactician previously coached Jos-based Mees Palace Football Academy. Adegun replaced Sanjo Olutayo at the helm of the U-15 team. He
Sporting Lagos appoints Adegun as youth team coach
NFF approves NPFL name change
The Nigerian top-flight has been rechristened the Nigeria Premier Football League. The new name was adopted at the Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in Uyo on Sunday. The top-flight was previously called the Nigeria Professional Football League. A date for the commencement of the 2023-24 NPFL season is yet to be
NFF approves NPFL name change
Niger governor expresses shock as 26 persons die in boat mishap
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed shock over a boat mishap that claimed several lives in communities between Jebba and Kainji Dam in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. Bago, who spoke in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, reiterated the importance of the use of life jackets when
Niger governor expresses shock as 26 persons die in boat mishap
Cameroonian troops dislodge pro-Biafra militants from Bakassi
Cameroonian troops have reportedly dislodged members of a pro Biafra separatist group, Black Marine, from Abana town, former capital of Bakassi Peninsula. This incident was said to have occurred on Sunday morning. According to eyewitnesses, Cameroon’s Rapid d’intervention Battalions (BIR) also recaptured Abana from the pro Biafra militants. It was gathered that authorities in Cameroon
Cameroonian troops dislodge pro-Biafra militants from Bakassi
DATKEM Plaza is an illegal structure, contravenes physical planning laws – Ogun govt
Ogun State Government on Sunday said DATKEM Plaza, Ijebu Ode is an illegal structure without an approved plan. The structure, the state government added, also contravened the state’s physical planning laws. The government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Olayiwola Abiodun said the structure violated
DATKEM Plaza is an illegal structure, contravenes physical planning laws – Ogun govt
Proliferation of cult groups in schools a time bomb, Red Cross warns
The Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has warned that the proliferation of cult groups in primary and secondary schools in the country is a ticking time bomb. A member of the National Governing Board of the NRC, Sir Eddy Ogidi–Gbegbaje, gave the warning when the members of the Oshimili South Division of the NRC honoured him
Proliferation of cult groups in schools a time bomb, Red Cross warns
Digitize operations to end forex crisis, bureau de change operators tell CBN
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to digitize and democratize its operations to halt the foreign exchange crisis. According to NAN, ABCON President Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe said this in an interview on Sunday. Gwadabe said that the appeal became necessary against the backdrop
Digitize operations to end forex crisis, bureau de change operators tell CBN
Olukoya blasts pastors over false 2023 election prophecies
The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, has cautioned clerics who are in the habit of predicting the outcome of elections in the country. Faulting the practice of prophesying election results, Olukoya noted that the pulpit is not meant for politics. According to him, the pulpit
Olukoya blasts pastors over false 2023 election prophecies
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