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Tinubu makes fresh appointment
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi as the Mandate Secretary for the newly created Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, made the disclosure in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
BBNaija’s Mercy: Why I don’t want to be a Baby Mama
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Mercy Eke, has explained why she doesn’t want to be a ‘Baby Mama’. Baby mama is a slang term for a mother who is not married to her child’s father. In an interview with media personality, Hero Daniels, Mercy disclosed her desire and readiness to settle down. The 33-year-old
BREAKING: Akpabio behind my removal from Senate, says Abbo
Elisha Abbo, sacked Adamawa North senator, has fingered Senate President Godswill Akpabio in the appeal court ruling which removed him from the office. The Court of Appeal in Abuja voided the election of Abbo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Abbo winner of the February 25, 2023
2024 budget: FEC okays N26.01trn expenditure
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a projection N26.01tn as expenses for the 2024 fiscal year. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed on Monday after the federal cabinet meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said council also approved the
International friendly: Super Eagles beat Mozambique, get first win since 2019
The win in the Portuguese city was the first for the Super Eagles in a friendly match in 55 months.
NGO calls for domestication of child right act in all states
A Non-Governmental Organisation, THE Adekunle Child Foundation (TACF), has commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child 2023 calling for the domestication of the Child Rights Act in all states of the federation. The event was held in the premises of Government Secondary School, Festival Road, Garki was in collaboration with African Women Lawyers Association
Gaza war: Putin speaks with Mideast leaders, warns of regional war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the civilian toll in Gaza could see a “catastrophic increase” and warned of the risk of a regional war, after talking to Iranian and Arab leaders on Monday. Russia has repeatedly called for talks on ending the conflict, which has strained relations with long-time partner Israel and complicated ties with
Son hacks mother to death over food in Akwa Ibom
A 23-year-old man, Akaninyene Sunday Isaac, has allegedly killed his 55-year-old mother, Christiana Sunday Isaa, over food in Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that Isaac, an indigene of Oruk Uso Otoro village in Abak Local Government Area of the state hacked his mother to death for starving him of food for three days. Family
Kenyan marathon runner Ekiru hit with 10-year doping ban
Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been slapped with a 10-year ban for doping and trying to obstruct the investigation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Monday. The 31-year-old tested positive for prohibited substances after winning the Milan marathon in May 2021 and the Abu Dhabi event in November that year, it said in a
Osimhen sidelined with hamstring injury
Victor Osimhen will miss Napoli’s match with Verona this weekend after the Serie A club confirmed on Monday that the Nigeria forward picked up a hamstring injury on international duty. Napoli did not say in their short statement for how long Osimhen would be sidelined with a “medium-grade tear” in his right hamstring, but Italian
Islamic preachers debunk cleric’s claim on Taraba Muslims
The leadership of the Taraba State chapter of the Forums of Islamic Preachers has expressed sadness at the recent viral video of a prominent Islamic cleric who alleged that Muslims in Taraba are seriously endangered. The forum expressed concerns over the said video during a press briefing on Monday in Jalingo, the state capital, and
Islamic preachers debunk cleric’s claim on Taraba Muslims
Odii assumes duty as SMEDAN DG, pledges more funds for SMEs
The newly-appointed Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Charles Odii, has pledged to eliminate barriers inhibiting the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Odii made the pledge while assuming duty at the agency’s headquarters on Monday in Abuja, NAN reports. He said he would work with
Odii assumes duty as SMEDAN DG, pledges more funds for SMEs
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Marcel Desailly predicts EPL clash
Former France defender, Marcel Desailly, has backed Chelsea to claim an unlikely win over Arsenal in Saturday’s crunch Premier League game. Before the international break, the Blues recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since March with victories over Fulham and Burnley. Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge, joint top of the Premier League alongside rivals
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Marcel Desailly predicts EPL clash
Forex crisis: ‘It’s untrue’ – ABCON denies directive to member against buying dollar above N900
The Association of Bureau de Change Operators (ABCON) says it did not direct members against buying US Dollars above N900 amid foreign exchange crisis. A reliable source at ABCON who preferred anonymity disclosed this to DAILY POST on Monday, debunking a report of alleged price fixing at the parallel market. It was reported that the
Forex crisis: ‘It’s untrue’ – ABCON denies directive to member against buying dollar above N900
Insurance defender Tanimu relishes penalty goal in win over Plateau United
Bendel Insurance defender, Benjamin Tanimu, has hinted that the whole team approved of his penalty kick against Plateau United. Tanimu spot kick in the first half gave the Benin Arsenals their second win of the season at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The enterprising defender also won the Man of the Match award for his impressive
Insurance defender Tanimu relishes penalty goal in win over Plateau United
FG reviews FEC meeting days, adopts Mondays
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has reviewed the day the Federal Executive Council meetings should be held, officially changing it from Wednesdays to Mondays. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, who disclosed the new policy, said the meetings may not be held weekly unless there are pressing issues to discuss. On his part, Dave Umahi,
FG reviews FEC meeting days, adopts Mondays
N7.9bn corruption charges: Trial of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, CCECC begins Oct 17
A full-blown trial of former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Adaeze Oduah and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) will kick-start at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, October 17 by the federal government. Mrs Oduah and the China Construction giant will face prosecution for alleged fraud, money laundering and bribery running into
N7.9bn corruption charges: Trial of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, CCECC begins Oct 17
FEC approves projected 2024 budgetary expenditures at N26.01trillion
The Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, approved a budgetary benchmark of N26 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year. The ministries and parastatals saddled with the responsibilities of perfecting the budget estimates are expected to present the document to the National Assembly before December 31, 2023. Atiku Bagudu, Minister
FEC approves projected 2024 budgetary expenditures at N26.01trillion
100 arrested for alleged energy theft in Osun
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it arrested at least 100 persons for alleged energy theft in the past seven months in different parts of the state. Sunday Agboola, the commandant of Osun NSCDC, said the suspects were arrested during a joint operation of the command and
100 arrested for alleged energy theft in Osun
I’ll make NIPOST commerce, logistics hub globally in four years – Odeyemi
The newly-appointed Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Postal Service, Tola Odeyemi, says she will make the agency a commerce and logistics hub globally by meeting the needs of Nigerians nationwide. Odeyemi disclosed this on Monday in a statement after assuming office at the NIPOST headquarters in Abuja. She pledged
I’ll make NIPOST commerce, logistics hub globally in four years – Odeyemi
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