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Mohbad said he could handle dispute with Naira Marley – father testifies
Mr Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), on Wednesday, told a coroner’s court that the deceased had been living with singer Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) since December 2019. Joseph testified during a Corner’s inquest into the death of his son. The musician died on Sept. 12 and was buried
Sylva writes INEC, seeks withdrawal of amended candidates’ list
Mr Ahmed Raji, SAN, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding immediate withdrawal of the amended list of candidates released for the poll. Raji, who is counsel to Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the Nov. 11 Bayelsa election, described the decision of the electoral umpire as prejudicial.
Traffic logjam as tanker falls, spills content on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
There’s a heavy gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Wednesday after a tanker fell and spilled its content on the highway. It was gathered that residents trooped out with jerry cans in their hands immediately the tanker crashed, barricading the highway. They had made attempts to scoop fuel being spilt by the fuel truck around
Food production: Don wants nation’s agric sector digitised
From Joe Nwachukwu, Owerri Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES) Umuagwo, Imo State, Professor Christopher C. Eze, has called for the immediate digitalization of the nation’s agricultural systems. The VC said bringing technology into the agricultural sector, which involves a wide range of strategies including artificial intelligence, mobile technologies
Hamas is not a terrorist organisation – Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, in his strongest comments yet on the Gaza conflict, on Wednesday, said the Palestinian militant group Hamas was not a terrorist organisation. Erdogan however described the Hamas group as a liberation group fighting to protect Palestinian lands and people. NATO member Turkey condemned the civilian deaths caused by Hamas’ Oct. 7
Ribadu leads FG delegation to Adamu Fika’s funeral
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, led the Federal Government delegation to the burial of Wazirin Fika, Alhaji Adamu Fika, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90. The elder statesman was buried, according to Islamic rites, at Unguwar Sarki cemetery in Kaduna on Wednesday. Daily Trust observed that hundreds of people, including top
EFCC Officials held hostage on Oyo Campus
Staff and students of the Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Oyo State, have attacked and held hostage seven officials of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday. EFCC said the said operatives were on a routine verification exercise on
Disquiet as robbers escape from Katsina prison
There is anxiety in Katsina over the escape of armed robbery and car snatching suspects from the Katsina central correctional facility. Among the escapees is Abba Kala, accused of masterminding several robbery and car snatching operations in Katsina, Plateau and other neighboring states. Kala was reported to have used his phone while in detention at
Tinubu appoints 9 RECs for INEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five years each, subject to the confirmation of the Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, said the appointment was done based on powers vested in
Nigerian student breaks record in SAT
Sochima David Chukwudi, a student of the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), has broken a record in the Scholastic Aptitude Test, also known as the SAT, where he scored 1590 out of the maximum score of 1600 points. SAT is taken by high school juniors and seniors applying to colleges and universities. This exam can
De-emphasise talks about healthcare sector challenges – Tinubu tells Pate
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, to de-emphasise speaking about the health sector’s challenges and rather engage with development partners to birth new reforms that would improve the health and well-being of Nigerians. Tinubu bared his mind when he had an audience with the minister at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,
De-emphasise talks about healthcare sector challenges – Tinubu tells Pate
Court judge orders arrest of DPO for refusal to accept service bailiff in Niger
A Minna High Court 4 has ordered the arrest of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Mokwa Local Government Of Niger State, DSP Wakili Inusa, over alleged refusal to honour a service of court process by bailiffs in the state. The DPO was said to had refused to accept the court processes after reading through.
Court judge orders arrest of DPO for refusal to accept service bailiff in Niger
AFL: Wydad coach urges players to maintain ahead Enyimba clash
Wydad Athletic head coach Adil Ramzi insists his players must remain focused ahead of their African Football League quarter-final second leg clash against Enyimba. The Red Castle already have one foot in the semi-finals having defeated Enyimba 1-0 in the first leg last weekend in Uyo. Ramzi, however believes there is still a lot to
AFL: Wydad coach urges players to maintain ahead Enyimba clash
More troubles for embattled ACTDA boss, Onuko as APGA cancels mega rally
There may be more troubles for the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Agency (ACTDA), Mr Ossy Onuko, who was accused of beating up a GUO Motors driver last week for overtaking his convoy. This is coming as his party, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has cancelled a rally which he was billed to
More troubles for embattled ACTDA boss, Onuko as APGA cancels mega rally
FG assures of permanent solutions to flooding in Isheri
The Minister of State for Environment, Isiaq Salako, has assured that the Federal Government would proffer permanent solutions to flooding challenges ravaging Isheri, a community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. Flood has continued to wreak havoc in Isheri following the continuous rainfall in 2023. Salako and his Water Resources and Sanitation counterpart,
FG assures of permanent solutions to flooding in Isheri
You must think outside the box – Soludo tells newly sworn-in commissioner
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn-in a new commissioner, Hon Mrs. Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche. Nkemdiche was sworn in as the new Commissioner for Special Duties at the Anambra State Government House, Awka. She takes over from Hon Sly Ezeokenwa, who was appointed to the position by Soludo but later won his election as the
You must think outside the box – Soludo tells newly sworn-in commissioner
Varsity suspends exams as robbers attacked, raped students
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun, has suspended ongoing second-semester examinations following Tuesday’s robbery and rape of four female students. Suspected armed robbers invaded private female hostels of the school in the early hours of Tuesday, dispossessed the occupants of their valuables and allegedly raped four students. The suspension of the examination is contained
Varsity suspends exams as robbers attacked, raped students
Excess consumption of sweetened beverages threat to future generation – FG
The Federal Government has described the excess consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) as a threat to the future generation, as the attitude is high among children and adolescents. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, said this on Wednesday at the National Conference on SSBs Tax in Abuja. Pate was represented by Chukwuma
Excess consumption of sweetened beverages threat to future generation – FG
‘The kiss with Groovy was scripted’ – BBNaija’s Uriel
Big Brother Naija reality show star Uriel Oputa has revealed that her recent romantic date with a younger colleague, Groovy, was staged. DAILY POST recalls that Uriel and Groovy recently sparked relationship rumours after they were caught kissing in a viral video. Many had berated Uriel, 34, for dating a younger man, Groovy, 29. But
‘The kiss with Groovy was scripted’ – BBNaija’s Uriel
NNL postpones kick-off date for 2023/24 season
The board of Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced the postponement of the kick off date for the 2023/2024 league season. The new season, originally planned to kick off on Saturday, October 28, according to the NNL, was postponed to enable clubs conclude registration for the new season. According to a statement by the NNL,
NNL postpones kick-off date for 2023/24 season
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