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Don’t sell Produce To Hoarders, Sheikh warns Farmers
By Muhammad Auwal Suleiman and Hussaini Isah, Jos Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahya Jingir, the President, Council of Scholars, Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’ah Wa Ikamatis Sunnah National Headquarters, Jos, Plateau State, has appealed to farmers to cease selling cultivated produce to grain hoarders. In a recent interview with Aminiya, the prominent religious leader stressed the impact this
Shiites seek prosecution of Army officers involved in Kaduna bombing
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), on Monday, protested against the “accidental” bombing by the Nigerian Army at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Daily Trust reports that the incident which claimed about 85 villagers and injured several others, has been widely condemned. The IMN protest, which kicked off
FACT CHECK: Did police arrest intern who cleared MTN users’ debts?
An X user posted a picture of a young man in cuffs in the middle of two police officers suggesting that he is the culprit that cleared the debt of MTN customers in November 2023. The caption reads, “The IT student who allegedly cleared all MTN users’ debt has reportedly been arrested.” In the comment
NSCDC sets new condition for personnel’s promotion
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has said personnel will no longer be promoted without undergoing career progression courses. Audi said this on Monday in Abuja at the commencement of a five-day training for selected personnel on enhancing development through optimized and harmonized curriculum. He said that
FCTA to shut down Abuja market over poor sanitation
The FCT Administration on Monday raised the alarm over safety concerns and poor sanitation in Utako Market, threatening to shut it down to avert the epidemic. Utako Market is said to be one of the largest markets located in Utako district, within Abuja’s city centre, and is being managed by the Abuja Municipal Area Council
PHOTOS: El Rufa’i visits former President Buhari in Daura
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his hometown in Daura, Katsina State, on Monday. Garba Shehu, a former presidential spokesperson, shared the news on social media, stating, “This afternoon, I had the privilege of being with the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as he received my old
Eight kidnapped Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom
The eight students of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, kidnapped by some criminals have regained their freedom. Daily Trust had reported that gunmen on the night of December 6, 2023 stormed the Gandu community and kidnapped some students of the institution who lived outside the campus. Confirming the release of the students to
Why there’s zero allocation for Mambilla power project in 2024 budget — FG
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has explained why there is no provision in the 2024 budget for the Mambilla Hydro-Power plant project at Gembu in Taraba State. The $5.8 billion project has the potential to generate over 3,050 Megawatt (MW) of electricity. Daily Trust had reported that there was no allocation for the lingering
‘I am now single,’ Cardi B confirms separation from husband
American rapper, Cardi B, has officially announced that she is no longer with her husband, Offset. The mother of two revealed that she has been single for some time to her 169 million Instagram followers during a recent Instagram Live session. She claimed that she had been meaning to reveal her relationship status but was unsure
Fuel Subsidy: Tinubu launches Zulum’s 107 electric/gas buses, cabs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, launched a fleet of 107 gas and electric-powered buses as well as taxis in the second phase of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s metro transport scheme. The scheme aims to cushion effects of fuel subsidy withdrawal. The ceremony took place around the Shehu of Borno’s Palace
UCL: ‘Old Trafford not a nice place for opponents’ — Ten Hag warns Bayern Munich
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned Bayern Munich that “Old Trafford is not a nice place to come for opponents.” Both clubs face each other in the last Champions League group game on Tuesday night, with United needing a win to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. Ten Hag will
UCL: ‘Old Trafford not a nice place for opponents’ — Ten Hag warns Bayern Munich
Emefiele’s naira redesign renders farmers bankrupt – FG
The Federal Government has declared that the former Central Bank governor’s naira redesign policy rendered farmers in Nigeria bankrupt due to the hardship they encountered from December 15, 2022, to February 2023, when the Supreme Court ruled against it. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, stated this in his 2024 budget
Emefiele’s naira redesign renders farmers bankrupt – FG
Family accuses hospital of negligence in death of ATBU student
The family of the late Joseph Agabaidu, who was fatally stabbed to death last Saturday in an attempted phone theft in Bauchi State, has alleged negligence by the Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa Teaching Hospital, ATBUTH. Godwin, the immediate younger brother of the deceased, claimed in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday that his brother was
Family accuses hospital of negligence in death of ATBU student
Senate frowns at non-completion of road projects by contractors
The Senate on Monday frowned at the non-completion of road projects by contractors across the country. The chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Senator Mpigi Barinada, made this known when the Minister of Works, David Umahi, appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Works for the 2024 budget defence. In his remarks, Barinada,
Senate frowns at non-completion of road projects by contractors
Rivers Assembly crisis: ‘Conduct fresh poll in 27 constituencies’ – PDP to INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately commence the process of conducting fresh elections in the 27 constituencies in Rivers State that have become vacant because of the defections in the Rivers State House of Assembly. PDP asserted that by defecting from the party to the
Rivers Assembly crisis: ‘Conduct fresh poll in 27 constituencies’ – PDP to INEC
Court to deliver judgement on Emefiele’s fundamental rights Jan 8
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday fixed January 8 to deliver judgement in the enforcement of a fundamental rights suit filed by the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The judge fixed the date after listening to arguments by parties in the suit. He
Court to deliver judgement on Emefiele’s fundamental rights Jan 8
CBN suspends processing fee on large cash deposits amid naira scarcity
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has suspended the processing fees on large cash deposits. This was disclosed by CBN’s acting Director of Supervision, Dr Adetona Adedeji, on Monday. The new development under the “Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial Institutions, and Non-Bank Financial Institutions” issued on December 20, 2019, with reference number (FPR/DIR/GEN/CIR/07/042),
CBN suspends processing fee on large cash deposits amid naira scarcity
Kidnappers finally release eight abducted Nasarawa varsity students
The eight students of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, abducted by unknown gunmen have been released. The students who lived outside the campus were kidnapped on December 6, 2023, when gunmen invaded the Gandu community. A community leader in the Keana Local Government Area of the state, Spencer Jerry, who confirmed the release
Kidnappers finally release eight abducted Nasarawa varsity students
Kaduna drone attack: ‘Military trying to cover up killing of civilians’ – Amnesty International
Amnesty International Nigeria has accused the Nigerian authorities of attempting to cover up the mass killing of over 120 civilians in the recent Kaduna drone attack by the military. The organisation said the contradictory explanations from the military showed their efforts to sweep the incident under the rug without any investigation or justice for the
Kaduna drone attack: ‘Military trying to cover up killing of civilians’ – Amnesty International
Rivers Assembly crisis: INEC given 48hrs to begin move to replace decamped legislators
A civil group, Center for Reform and Public Advocacy, has given the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, a 48-hour ultimatum to begin the conduct of bye-election to fill the vacancies created by the defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress,
Rivers Assembly crisis: INEC given 48hrs to begin move to replace decamped legislators
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