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Passports: FG moves NIMC to Ministry of Interior
The federal government has moved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Interior as part of efforts to resolve issues around passport processing in the country. On assumption of office, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, promised to work towards having the NIMC in the ministry for proper coordination of identity data
CSDA inaugurates health centre, school in Osun Communities
The Osun Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) has inaugurated a newly built health center at Sabo in Osogbo, the state capital, to provide healthcare services for the residents of the community. The agency also inaugurated a rehabilitated block of four classrooms at Isale-Imole Community Primary School, Ilobu Irepodun LGA, facilitated by the to motivate
Dismissed policeman arrested in Ondo for buying phone with fake credit alert
Yusuf Anas, a dismissed police officer, has been arrested for alleged impersonation and stealing by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 17, Akure in Ondo State. Anas was apprehended after he purchased a mobile phone from a store and allegedly generated a fake bank transfer alert, indicating that he had credited the seller’s account.
Gov Yusuf suspends Kano MD over illegal sale of grain
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has directed for the immediate suspension of the Managing Director, Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir. Secretary to the Kano State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi, attributed the development to alleged misconduct. Bichi conveyed the Governor’s directive in a letter dated 12th September 2023. It said,
Naira Marley Reacts To MohBad’s Death
Naira Marley has spoken about the death of his former signee. Born Azeez Fashola, the singer on Tuesday took to his Instagram stories and posted a heartbreak emoji. This is coming after an old video of singer Bella Shmurda in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo surfaced online.MohBad Shmurda in the video alleged that
You bought underwear from gov’t purse, Garba Shehu blasts ex-military gov for criticising Buhari
Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the former President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has accused a critic of his ex-principal of being a beneficiary of government funds. Shehu, in a statement on Wednesday said the critic, who served as a military governor in one of the northern states, even bought his
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates cabinet, thanks Lagos Assembly for ‘a thorough job’
Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has thanked the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly for doing a thorough job in the screening of commissioners and special advisers in the state. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke during the inauguration of the cabinet on Wednesday said the effort of the legislature ensured that ‘best hands’ will serve the people
Drought: Thousands Gather in Adamawa to seek God’s Intervention for Rain
Thousands of Muslim faithful converged on an open space in Hong, administrative headquarters of Hong local government area of Adamawa state on Tuesday, to offer special prayers for rain. This marked the third time this year that such a gathering would take place. The special prayer, known as “Salatul Istisqa’a”, was held to seek divine
Man Utd announce new shirt deal with US firm Qualcomm
Manchester United have announced a bumper sponsorship deal with US-based Qualcomm Technologies, whose Snapdragon brand will replace the TeamViewer logo on their shirts from next season. The Premier League club, who did not reveal the financial details of the deal, were reportedly targeting an agreement worth £60 million ($75 million) per year. It is understood
Yola DisCo: How Policemen invaded our office over blackout
Police officers in Adamawa State allegedly invaded the Business Unit of Yola Electricity Distribution Company in Yelwa, a town in Adamawa State, and harassed the DisCos staff over the disconnection of the Mobile Police barrack in the town last week. In a statement, Head, Corporate Communications of YEDC, Mr. Gbenga Adebola, stated that the police
Rivers governorship poll: Tribunal reserves judgement in Tonye Cole’s petition
The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reserved judgement in the petition filed by Mr Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the March 18 governorship poll in Rivers. Cole is challenging the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The three-member tribunal, headed by
Rivers governorship poll: Tribunal reserves judgement in Tonye Cole’s petition
Aviation Minister Keyamo asks CBN to make forex available for investors
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to make foreign exchange available for investors in the country’s aviation sector. Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 7th edition of Aviation Summit. According to Keyamo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government would focus on critical challenges
Aviation Minister Keyamo asks CBN to make forex available for investors
Obafemi Awolowo varsity increases school fees for 2023 academic session
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has announced new school fees for returning and new students. The new school fees, the school management announced in a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Abiodun Olarewaju, will take effect during the 2023 academic session. Olarewaju said in the statement that the new fee adjustments were
Obafemi Awolowo varsity increases school fees for 2023 academic session
Sanwo-Olu swears in 37 commissioners, special advisers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State swore in 37 cabinet members made up of commissioners and special advisers on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu, during the swearing-in ceremony held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Lagos, urged the new members of the executive council to ensure that every decision taken has the best interest of the people of the
Sanwo-Olu swears in 37 commissioners, special advisers
Customs, FRSC merge data to curb illegal vehicle entry
The Nigeria Customs Service says it is currently integrating its IT systems with those of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to curb illegal vehicle entry. Acting Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi stated this on Tuesday at the close of a two-day working visit by the Director General of Customs of the Republic of Benin. Adeniyi,
Customs, FRSC merge data to curb illegal vehicle entry
Police declare ‘2-Baba’ wanted over murder of Rivers DPO
The Nigeria Police has declared one Gift, David Okpara, popularly known as 2-Baba, wanted over the gruesome murder of the late Ahoada Divisional Police Officer, Bako Angbashim, in Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that the DPO was murdered by the suspect and other members of his gang last Friday last week during an operation in
Police declare ‘2-Baba’ wanted over murder of Rivers DPO
Police arrest three electric cable thieves in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected electric cable vandals in Ringim Local Government Area. The spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST, in which he identified those arrested as Haruna Haruna, 29, and Amadu Nasiru, 33, both of Gujaba village in
Police arrest three electric cable thieves in Jigawa
Yobe Assembly passes bill establishing Hisba Commission
The Yobe State House of Assembly has passed the bill for the establishment of the Hisba Commission in the state. The bill was passed on Wednesday. According to Yakubu Suleiman, the chairman of the committee, the establishment of the Hisba Commission would assist the government in ensuring proper implementation of Shari’a law in order to
Yobe Assembly passes bill establishing Hisba Commission
I’m alive – Gospel singer Buchi debunks death rumour
Gospel Singer Buchi Atuonwu, popularly known as Buchi, has urged the public to disregard rumours making the rounds on social media that he has passed on. The globally acclaimed gospel singer refuted the rumour in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Wednesday. According to him: “There is no
I’m alive – Gospel singer Buchi debunks death rumour
Ogun Assembly screens nine commissioner nominees
The Ogun State House of Assembly has vetted nine of the 10 additional commissioner nominees sent to them by Governor Dapo Abiodun. DAILY POST reports that the governor has so far forwarded names of 18 commissioner nominees to the lawmakers for confirmation. On Wednesday, nine nominees were screened at the Ogun State House of Assembly
Ogun Assembly screens nine commissioner nominees
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