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Rivers Crisis: Court orders Fubara’s loyalist, Ehie, to preside over Assembly proceedings
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubari, to preside over the activities of the legislative arm of the state pending the determination of a motion before it. Justice M.W Danagogo gave the order on
Court jails Guinean for Wildlife trafficking
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a Guinean, Mamoduo Barete, to two years imprisonment for trafficking and trading in pangolin scales, a prohibited and endangered wildlife species. The conviction, secured by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), raised the Service’s convictions in illegal wildlife cases to no fewer than 11 between May and December
Proliferation of light arms heightening conflict between herders, farmers – IPCR
The Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has said the proliferation of light arms is a critical factor contributing to the violence witnessed in farmer-herder conflicts. Ochogwu said this while speaking at the “National conference on the management of farmer-herder relations in Nigeria: Creating a path to
Techniques of Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery, medically termed as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to reduce the size and weight of the breasts. This surgery offers relief from discomfort caused by overly large breasts and enhances their aesthetic appearance, making them smaller, firmer, more symmetrical, and youthful-looking. The nipples and
Power sector privatisation a disappointment – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it had plans to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria to align with the Electricity Act 2023 and the industry demands. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, said this in Abuja at the Ministerial Retreat on the Integrated National Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan. The retreat had
TUC to FG: Pay N35,000 wage award or face our wrath
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday warned the federal government to, with immediate effect, pay all federal civil servants their N35,000 wage award as agreed during a meeting that held after the removal of fuel subsidy. The Congress specifically said it had it in good authority that workers had only received the one month
Nigeria will meet 1.7 million bpd oil production in 2024 – Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, says Nigeria will meet and surpass the 2024 crude oil production budget benchmark of 1.7 million barrels per day. Lokpobiri said this at a stakeholder’s interactive session on Creating Value and Enabling Investments in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector organised by Chevron Nigeria Plc.
FG to deploy drones in Nigeria’s borders
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to deploy drones for monitoring and protection of the country’s vast borders. The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking at a press conference where she outlined the activities to mark this year’s International Migrants’ Day. She said the
18 Osun pupils hospitalised after eating free meal
At least 18 pupils of St. James Primary School B, Owo-Ope, Osogbo have reportedly been hospitalised after consuming food preprared under the Osun state government’s free school feeding programme. The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said in a statement on Tuesday that Governor Ademola Adeleke, had directed a probe into reports
INEC Chair swears in 9 new RECs
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday inaugurated nine out of the 10 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu after their clearance by the National Assembly. The swearing-in was held on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with RECs. However, the REC appointed from Akwa Ibom
Gunmen kill four soldiers, cart away guns in Rivers
Four soldiers have been killed and their arms stolen by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to information from the Rivers State Police Command, the unknown gunmen also abducted two expatriates and fled through a nearby river in the area. DAILY POST learnt that the military officers were on escort
Gunmen kill four soldiers, cart away guns in Rivers
CNG: We have holistic plan for Ogun transportation system – Commissioner
Ogun State government said it has put in place, a holistic transportation system that will help address the problem of rural-urban migration among other issues. The state Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Gbenga Dairo, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the newly introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus scheme, explained that the transportation plan, which
CNG: We have holistic plan for Ogun transportation system – Commissioner
Ogun kicks off GRA regeneration scheme, to create modern cities in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, others
The Ogun State government has unveiled a Regeneration Programme aimed at the transformation of some dilapidated structures within the state’s Government Reservation Areas (GRA). Tagged “Ogun State GRA Regeneration Programme”, the project is meant to create “Smart Cities” with the construction of modern housing units on over 100 hectares of land, valued at billions of
Ogun kicks off GRA regeneration scheme, to create modern cities in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, others
Nigeria, Africa need synergy for new green economy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that African countries would need partnership and a cooperative approach for a new green economy. In a CNN Op-Ed piece, he stated that during the COP28 World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, UAE, he worried about security concerns, human displacement, environmental deterioration, and other side effects of climate change. Tinubu
Nigeria, Africa need synergy for new green economy – Tinubu
Alleged poisoning: ‘Stop free school feeding program’ — Osun APC tells Adeleke
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has urged Gov Ademola Adeleke to discontinue the state’s recent free school food initiative. The request was made in response to the recent suspected food poisoning of 18 primary school students at St. James Primary School in Osogbo. DAILY POST recalls that 18 students allegedly felt ill
Alleged poisoning: ‘Stop free school feeding program’ — Osun APC tells Adeleke
Tinubu unveils investment plan in health sector
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration is prioritising and upgrading Nigeria’s health sector with substantial expenditures and greater funding in the proposed 2024 budget. The President made this statement on Tuesday at the launch of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the Health Renewal Compact by federal and state
Tinubu unveils investment plan in health sector
NAFDAC discovers fake products at Aba’s Cemetry Market, arrests 10 suspects
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration, and Control, NAFDAC, has called for efforts to sanitise Cemetery Market, Aba, Abia State, saying that some shops in the market have allegedly been turned into places for manufacturing fake products. The regulatory agency made the call in Aba while briefing journalists on raids carried out by its
NAFDAC discovers fake products at Aba’s Cemetry Market, arrests 10 suspects
SGF Akume distances self from fake appointments
George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has distanced himself from bogus appointments being used to defraud innocent Nigerians. The SGF disclaimed false information circulating on social media and via emails, text messages, and other channels urging members of the public to submit their curriculum vitae for a fee to a
SGF Akume distances self from fake appointments
The Singleton meets golf: A perfect blend of elegance and sport
The Singleton officially immersed the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Community in teal with an exciting new partnership, adding a fresh flair to the prestigious golfing scene. It was a delightful fusion of sophistication and sport as The Singleton Lounge made its grand debut at the Golf section of the Ikoyi Club on Thursday 16th November
The Singleton meets golf: A perfect blend of elegance and sport
Rivers Assembly crisis: CSO urges INEC to conduct fresh elections
A civil society organisation, Center For Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, has urged the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to immediately conduct fresh elections for the 27 state constituencies of the Rivers State House of Assembly to avert what it called “constitutional infraction in the state.” This was
Rivers Assembly crisis: CSO urges INEC to conduct fresh elections
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