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22% of women in Nigeria suffer gender-based violence – France
The Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, has decried the high rate of gender-based violence in Nigeria, disclosing that 22 per cent of women in Nigeria had been victims. She disclosed this on Friday at a breakfast debate to celebrate 16 days of activism against gender-based violence at the French Institute of Nigeria, Abuja.
Ondo Commissioner confirms forgery of Akeredolu’s signature
A few days after a constitutional lawyer, Kayode Ajulo, SAN, raised the alarm that some commissioners were forging the signature of ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in the state, Razaq Obe, has confirmed the SAN’s allegation. Obe on Friday revealed that the signature of the ailing governor was forged on
Beware of fake naira notes in circulation, CBN warns Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Friday warned Nigerians to beware of counterfeit Naira bank notes in circulation. The apex bank in a statement advised Deposit Money Banks, Financial Houses, Bureau de Change, and the public to be vigilant and implement necessary precautions. The bank assureed the public that it was working with law enforcement
Slain student: ATBU postpones resumption till Jan 7
The Senate of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) has extended the resumption date for the undergraduates at the University to January 7, 2024. Recall that on Monday the management of ATBU closed down the institution for a period of one week as the students protested the killing of a 500 level student, who
Navy arrests Indians, 12 others for illegal fishing
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso has intercepted a fishing trawler and 14 crew members, including two Indians, for violating the Sea Fisheries Act along Brass coastline in Bayelsa State. The arrested trawler, ‘MFV Seven Stars’, and its 14 crew members have been handed over to the Federal Department of Fisheries, while the
Ajaokuta plant, steel sector can be revived – Minister
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has expressed optimism that the Ajaokuta Steel Company, as well as the steel sector in Nigeria can be revived. He spoke Thursday in Abuja when he received members of the People’s Enterprise and Empowerment Foundation (PEEF) delegation on a courtesy visit. Audu said contrary to a report
We’ll push until victims of Kaduna airstrikes get justice – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has demanded justice for the victims of military airstrikes that killed over 100 people in Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Sultan said this at the Silver Anniversary of the 11th Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Isa Muhammad (CON) on
PHOTOS: El-Rufai, Sanusi ll visit Kaduna community bombed by army drone
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, have visited Tudun Biri in Kaduna State where villagers attending Maulud celebration were bombed on Sunday evening. They joined other leaders from the Tijjaniyya Islamic sect for a visit to the village on Friday. Kaduna killings not a mistake, says Gumi
I can’t approve more than N1m – Ondo commissioner
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ms Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, says she does not approve more than N1m. She said anything above that would require the approval of the governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). She also noted that the governor could not approve more than N20m, and that any sum above that would need
2024: Fintiri presents N225.8bn budget to Adamawa Assembly
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has presented a N225.8bn budget estimate for 2024 to the House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Dubbed the ‘Budget of Reengineering’, the estimate includes N111.3bn (49.3 per cent) for recurrent, and N114.5bn (50.7 per cent) for capital expenditure. The proposed budget is higher than the N214.2bn of 2023,
Ondo Commissioner alerts Aiyedatiwa to forgery of Akeredolu’s signature
Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Razaq Obe, raised an alarm on Friday that the signature of his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is being forged. Obe revealed this following the alleged discovery of irregularities in a document that was returned to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through the office of the
Ondo Commissioner alerts Aiyedatiwa to forgery of Akeredolu’s signature
Katsina Govt hires firm to manage TSA
In a strategic move to enhance financial transparency and streamline efficiency in revenue management, the Katsina State Government has engaged Rentech Solutions to implement its Treasury Single Account, TSA, system. Bishir Tanimu Gambo, the Commissioner of Finance, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on their deliberations at the 8th executive council meeting of the Dikko Umaru
Katsina Govt hires firm to manage TSA
EPL: Chelsea legend urges Boehly to sell Mudryk, buy Nigerian attacker
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has urged the Blues, under the leadership of Todd Boehly, to sign Nigerian attacker Victor Osimhen from Napoli to end their striker woes. Nevin also suggested Boehly should consider selling Mykhailo Mudryk to fund the deal for Osimhen. “Chelsea have bought some of the best strikers in history over the last
EPL: Chelsea legend urges Boehly to sell Mudryk, buy Nigerian attacker
Police present N110.4m cheques to families of slain officers in Delta
The Nigerian Police has presented cheques worth over N110 million to the families of 33 deceased officers. The cheques, issued on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, are part of the IGP Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Schemes usually presented to the next of kin of deceased officers. Presenting the cheques
Police present N110.4m cheques to families of slain officers in Delta
Peseiro watches Chippa United goalkeeper Nwabili for AFCON
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro arrived in South Africa on Friday to scout Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili, DAILY POST reports. Peseiro is shopping for a new shot-stopper to help solve the goalkeeping crisis in his team. Current first-choice Francis Uzoho has struggled in recent outings for the three-time African champions. Peseiro will be
Peseiro watches Chippa United goalkeeper Nwabili for AFCON
Nigerian Govt records N6.19trn from taxes in 2023’s Q3
The federal government of Nigeria’s revenue from company income tax and value-added tax increased to N6.19 trillion in the third quarter of 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest company income tax and value-added tax data for Q3 2023. According to the report, the figure was a 59.07 per cent increase
Nigerian Govt records N6.19trn from taxes in 2023’s Q3
Jigawa Govt speaks on wage award for civil servants
The Jigawa State Government said workers will soon start enjoying wage allowances and other palliatives. The Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Friday. According to him: “I’m appealing to our teaming civil servants to be patient, as the state government will soon announce the agreed
Jigawa Govt speaks on wage award for civil servants
Two S’East govs, senators working against Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo sociopolitical organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has alleged that two Southeast governors, senators, and Igbo leaders are working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ohanaeze alleged that those identified want Kanu transferred to Kuje Prisons instead of being released due to the upcoming Anambra governorship elections.
Two S’East govs, senators working against Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ohanaeze
Appeal Court rejects motion to review Nwokocha’s sack as senator
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has rejected the prayers brought by the Labour Party and its candidate, Darlington Nwokocha, asking it to reverse the judgement it delivered on the Abia Central senatorial election appeals, which sacked Nwokocha as the elected senator for Abia Central. The court also ordered Nwokocha and his counsel to pay
Appeal Court rejects motion to review Nwokocha’s sack as senator
Benue Assembly passes vote of confidence in Gov Alia
Despite the crisis rocking the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Benue State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia on Friday. At the plenary, during the presentation of the 2024 budget, Simon Gabo, representing Mata state constituency, expressed satisfaction at the unprecedented performance of the governor.
Benue Assembly passes vote of confidence in Gov Alia
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