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Jega Named Nasarawa Varsity Pro-Chancellor
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has appointed the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, as the Pro-Chancellor of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Aliyu Ubandoma, on Thursday in Lafia, the state capital. Why
Zamfara Assembly Orders Commissioner Out Of Chamber
The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday walked out the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, shortly after accompanying the state governor to the chamber for the presentation of the 2024 budget. The Speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki, directed the Segment-at-Arms to walk out the commissioner from the chamber. This followed a motion of
Two Killed, One Injured In Fresh Plateau Attack
At least two persons were reported killed on Wednesday night in an attack by gunmen in Gana Ropp village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daily Trust gathered that 19-year-old Jude Nicodemus was instantly killed in the attack, while two others initially suffered severe injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital
Probe Oshiomhole For Vote-Buying, Kwara PDP Tells EFCC
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate Senator Adams Oshiomhole over his comment on the amount his party, the All Progressives Congress, spent in some states during the 2019 elections. Speaking on Tuesday at the book launch of the former APC
Nigeria’s foreign policy targets permanent seat in UN security council – FG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has disclosed that Nigeria’s 4-Ds foreign policy agenda is targeted towards getting a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. He disclosed this while delivering a lecture on “The Foreign Policy Agenda under the Tinubu Administration” at the Annual Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria
7 injured, 11 vehicles destroyed as Anambra taskforce clashes with tricyclists
Anambra State Anti Touts Squad has reportedly brutalised seven commercial tricyclists and destroyed 11 vehicles in Awka, the state capital. It was learnt that three of the brutalised victims were receiving treatment in the hospitals. Daily Trust gathered that the Anti Touts Squad had stormed Unizik keke park and brutalised seven members of Anambra Keke
Spotify crowns Olamide most influential street pop artiste
Spotify has named Nigerian rapper, musician, and record executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as “Olamide,” as the most influential street pop artiste of his time. Spotify’s Editor for West Africa, Benewaah Boateng, announced the recognition in a statement made on Thursday in Lagos. Boateng emphasized the impressive rise of the subgenre “Street Pop” within Nigeria’s music
FULL LIST: FG appoints 46 Directors for aviation agencies
The Federal Government has appointed 46 new Directors for agencies under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. This is coming a week after the Federal Government sacked Chief Executives of Aviation agencies followed by directors in the ministry. A statement from the ministry said, “In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President,
Nigeria Air: Reps Summon Ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika, NCAA
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Aviation to invite the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to brief it on the status of the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, as of the time he left office. The former minister is expected to provide insights on a wide range of controversies surrounding
COPSUN asks FG to declare lecturers’ exodus matter of urgent concern
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities of Nigeria (COPSUN) has observed that the brain drain syndrome has taken its huge toll on the university system in Nigeria with many lecturers seeking for greener pastures abroad. The Pro- Chancellors therefore called on the Federal Government to declare the development as a matter of national concern
‘Supreme Court opened new window for my release’ – IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, said on Thursday that the Supreme Court judgement has opened a new legal window for his release. Kanu disclosed this during his routine meeting with his legal team, led by his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, and Barrister Nnaemeka, at the Abuja facility of the
‘Supreme Court opened new window for my release’ – IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu
NPFL: Remo Stars back on top, Kwara Utd pip Plateau Utd
Sikiru Alimi and Adams Olamilekan scored in stoppage time as Remo Stars defeated Lobi Stars 2-0 in Ikenne on Thursday night. Alimi nodded home Olamilekan’s cross a minute into stoppage time. Olamilekan added the second three minutes later. Remo Stars reclaimed the top spot on the log following the win. At the Eket Township Stadium,
NPFL: Remo Stars back on top, Kwara Utd pip Plateau Utd
Police dismiss two officers soliciting money from tourist in viral video
The Oyo State Police Command dismissed special constables Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukman on Thursday over allegations of extortion. Briefing newsmen at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, Commissioner of Police Adebola Hamzat said the constables were captured in a viral video soliciting money from Ms Noraly Schoenmaker, a tourist from the Netherlands. The incident
Police dismiss two officers soliciting money from tourist in viral video
Kano to spend N16bn on two interchange bridges
The Kano State Government has set aside N15.97 billion to construct two new interchange bridges at Dan Agundi and Tal’udu roads in the city centre. A statement by Commissioner for Information Baba Halilu Damtiye said the Kano State Executive Council, during its sitting on November 29, 2023, approved the construction of the two interchanges to
Kano to spend N16bn on two interchange bridges
Naira scarcity heavy burden for Nigerians – CACOL laments
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, on Thursday, decried the current naira scarcity being witnessed in various parts of the country. A statement issued by CACOL’s Director of Administration and Programmes, Tola Oresanwo, on behalf of the anti-graft organisation’s chairman, Mr Debo Adeniran, noted: “We have observed that barely a year after the
Naira scarcity heavy burden for Nigerians – CACOL laments
Kidnapped Abuja music band regains freedom VIDEO
An Abuja-based juju band kidnapped along the Lokoja highway has regained freedom after days in captivity. DAILY POST recalls that singer Adeyinka Adeboye in a social media post on Monday said the band leader was abducted alongside his crew while returning from a show in Kogi State. Adeboye further disclosed that the kidnappers demanded a
Kidnapped Abuja music band regains freedom VIDEO
‘Intervene in our feud with Gov.’Alia’—Benue APC lawmakers urge Tinubu
Benue State’s lawmakers of the All Progressives Alliance, APC, in the National Assembly have asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis in the state. The lawmakers, during a press briefing on Thursday at the National Assembly, accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of being dictatorial and ignoring National Assembly members. Led by Senator Titus
‘Intervene in our feud with Gov.’Alia’—Benue APC lawmakers urge Tinubu
President Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos State on Thursday for the Yuletide holiday. DAILY POST learnt that the president’s plane landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos at 3:55 pm. President Tinubu, who was received at the airport by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, members of his cabinet, and a
President Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas
We’ve kept our promise’ – NNPCL brags as Port Harcourt refinery commences operation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it has fulfilled its pledge to achieve the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on the Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, noting that rehabilitation work has
We’ve kept our promise’ – NNPCL brags as Port Harcourt refinery commences operation
Yuletide: Police assure Benue residents of adequate security
The Benue State Police Command has reassured residents of the state of adequate security during and after the yuletide. This was contained in a statement by SP Catherine Anene, the Public Relations Officer of the command in Makurdi, on Thursday. According to SP Anene, Benue State Commissioner of Police George Chuku gave the assurance when
Yuletide: Police assure Benue residents of adequate security
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