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Nigeria to co-host 5th Edition of CMD Food Tour
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has announced Nigeria and 12 other countries to host the fifth edition of the CMD Food Tour. In a statement, the Organizing Committee Nigeria’s event would be in Abuja on 25th November 2023, to showcase indigenous culinary delights and tourism destination at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Daily
‘I’m not against National Mosque’, Wike clears air on planned demolition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr Shehu Ahmed Hadi, 24 hours to explain what the government’s position is concerning partial demolition of the National Mosque and the compensation plan. Parts of the land belonging to the National Mosque will
Correctional service dismisses 2 personnel, sanctions 35 others for misconducts
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed two personnel and sanctioned 35 others for misconduct. A statement by the spokesman of the NCoS, Abubakar Umar, on Wednesday, said the move was part of efforts to ensure the discipline of its personnel and entrench international correctional best practices. “The officers were sanctioned for misconducts ranging from
23rd IBB golf club ladies’ championship tees off Thursday
The IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Ladies Close Golf championship’s 23rd edition tees off on Thursday. Over 200 Amateur Golfers from the Prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja have registered for the 36 holes championship. Rachael Danjuma won the last year’s edition. The Ceremonial tee-off is expected to be performed by
How Prophetess was raped Inside Ogun Church
The Ogun state police command has arrested one Lekan Sunday for allegedly raping a prophetess in a church in the state. They were able to apprehend the 40-year-old man on Monday, although he is said to have committed the crime last Thursday. Armed with weapons, the suspect was said to have broken into the Orioke
‘The thief knows who stole the item’, Babachir Lawal insists Obi defeated Tinubu
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, is insisting that Peter Obi, candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential election, defeated President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawal had raised dust when he said the candidate who came third according to the results declared by the
Fire razes Ogun filling station, two feared dead
Two persons were feared dead on Wednesday in a fire outbreak which occurred at Nine Energies filling station in Asero, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Daily Trust gathered that the fire outbreak occurred when a medium tanker was offloading diesel into another tanker. It was further gathered that those who were feared dead from the incident included
Palliative: Abiodun extends Ogun workers’ N10,000 allowance by six months
Governor, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved the extension of the N10,000 transport allowance granted to the state civil servants to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government by another six months. The allowance, which was part of various interventions adopted by the state government at the wake
Court Restrains OAP Dotun From Defaming D’banj
A Chief District Court of the Federal Capital Territory at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has restrained on-air-personality Kayode Oladotun popularly known as Do2dtun from posting defamatory posts against singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, on social media or any other platform. The Judge, His Honour, Emmanuel Iyanna, gave the injunction on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in
Police arrest inspector shooting for fun in Lagos market
A Police Inspector identified as Istifanus Kwanchi has been arrested on the orders of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, for allegedly firing shots at the popular Ladipo market in the Mushin area of the state. The mobile Police Inspector was seen in a viral video firing repeatedly into the air to celebrate
Tinubu approves takeoff of six varsities established under Buhari’s tenure
President Bola Tinubu has given the approval for the commencement of academic activities of six out of the 14 new universities established in the last days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Wednesday, after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Prof
Tinubu approves takeoff of six varsities established under Buhari’s tenure
Recruitment: Police warn applicants of existing fraudulent portal
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has detected the existence of an unauthorised portal that has been misleading prospective applicants. The unauthorised portal, according to the police, has been soliciting applications in the name of the Force. The police authorities said it was crucial to clarify that this deceptive portal is in no way
Recruitment: Police warn applicants of existing fraudulent portal
Kogi guber poll: Security agencies prepared – Security Adviser Omodara
Jerry Omodara, the Security Adviser to the Government of Kogi State, has assured citizens and residents of the state of high-level preparation by security agencies ahead of the coming off-cycle gubernatorial election scheduled for November 11. Omodara disclosed this during a radio discussion programme in Lokoja on Wednesday. The programme, titled “Issues,” hosted the security
Kogi guber poll: Security agencies prepared – Security Adviser Omodara
Wike opens up on making laws against Islamic religion
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed claims of being against the practice of Islam in Nigeria. Wike said his administration is not making “laws that are against Islamic alignment.” He spoke while receiving members of the Abuja National Mosque Management Committee led by their Chairman, His Royal Highness, Alhaji
Wike opens up on making laws against Islamic religion
NASS: We’ll guarantee staff welfare – Akpabio
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the National Assembly would guarantee the welfare of its staff. He made the remark at the 9th National and States Assembly Service Commissions Conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. The conference was organised by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). Declaring the conference open, Akpabio, who was
NASS: We’ll guarantee staff welfare – Akpabio
Lagos CP orders removal of DPO over alleged extortion
The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Meiran Police Station for supervisory ineptitude. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, gave the order on Wednesday following an allegation of extortion by some policemen attached to the station. Engineer Ibrahim Saliu had accused the policemen
Lagos CP orders removal of DPO over alleged extortion
Minna Airport: Construction work on runway shabby, below standard – Gov Bago
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has described ongoing work on the newly-reconstructed runaway of the Minna Airport at Maikunkele, a suburb of the state capital, as shabby and below standard. Expressing discontent during a visit to assess the level of work on the runway at Maikunkele, a suburb of Minna, the state capital, Bago
Minna Airport: Construction work on runway shabby, below standard – Gov Bago
Ex-Appeal Court Justice, Owoade seeks one-time final adjudication in election petitions
A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Professor Mojeed Owoade, has canvassed for the adoption of one-time final adjudication for election petitions in the country so as to arrest the workload of courts, save cost and uplift the standard of determination of election disputes. As part of structural and procedural reforms to the constitution
Ex-Appeal Court Justice, Owoade seeks one-time final adjudication in election petitions
Enugu: Tension in Obuno-Uno Akpugo community over alleged imposition of traditional ruler
There is tension in Obuno-Uno Autonomous Community in Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State over alleged issuance of a certificate of recognition to one Chief Jack Nwatu without following due process. DAILY POST learnt that crisis is brewing in the community, with the people of the area vowing to resist what they
Enugu: Tension in Obuno-Uno Akpugo community over alleged imposition of traditional ruler
Serie A: AC Milan lose Chukwueze for run of big games
Samuel Chukwueze will be sidelined for a number of weeks after sustaining injury on international duty. According to a report in Football Italia, Chukwueze picked a hamstring in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against the Greens of Saudi Arabia. The winger started the game and was replaced by Moses Simon in the second half. It is not
Serie A: AC Milan lose Chukwueze for run of big games
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