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‘Human brains don’t work in APC’, things Bwala said before visiting Tinubu
After pictures and videos of the visit of Daniel Bwala, a presidential campaign spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 elections, to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock, were released on Thursday, the internet literally caught fire. Some critics described Bwala as a man who has no principle. In a chat with State House correspondents
MACBAN kicks over killing of Fulani arrested by soldiers, seeks urgent probe
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Kaduna state has condemned the extra judicial killings, maiming, outright stealing, looting, extortion, unlawful intrusion and harassment’ of law-abiding Fulbe Youths of Tilde Fulbe community and other area of Ladduga Grazing Reserve in Kachia Local Government areas of Kaduna. MACBAN, in a press statement signed
I won’t miss Nigerian pepper soup, you people tried to kill me – outgoing France ambassador
The outgoing Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Ms Emmanuelle Blatmann, has said she will miss so many things about Nigeria but not the country’s pepper soup. Blatmann disclosed this in an interview in Abuja on Thursday ahead of her departure from Nigeria. She has been France’s Ambassador to Nigeria since October 2021 but will now
Nigeria dollar bonds suffer huge setback after raid on Dangote
Nigeria’s dollar bonds maturing 2025 have fallen for seven consecutive days for their longest, losing streak since September. According to Bloomberg, this suggests that investors are watching what happens next between Dangote and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Last week, EFCC operatives raided the headquarters of the Dangote Group in connection with ongoing
Jonathan’s elder sister dies at 70
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, has died at the age of 70. Jonathan’s media office confirmed this in a statement, stating that she died on Thursday, at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after a brief illness. According to the statement, the deceased, popularly known as Amissi, was a former
Daily death toll in Gaza tops ‘all major’ 21st century conflicts – Oxfam
An independent charitable organisation, Oxfam, has said the daily death toll of Palestinians in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses that of any other major conflict in the 21st century. “Israel’s military is killing Palestinians at an average rate of 250 people a day, which massively exceeds the daily death toll of any other major conflict
How Tinubu can achieve his plan to cut down govt costs – Laolu Akande
The Federal authorities have been charged to be more proactive and do necessary follow-up on its attempts to cut costs, and not just stop at making statements that may become ineffective, but should diligently pursue its plans across different government layers to make an impact. Laolu Akande, journalist and former presidential aide, gave the charge
Tinubu, Fubara meet at Aso Rock
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Fubara arrived at the Presidential Villa on Thursday evening and went straight to the office of the President for the closed door meeting. Fubara has held several meetings with Tinubu since his face-off with his predecessor,
‘No Gree’ For Terrorists, DHQ tells Nigerians
‘No gree for anybody’, the slang adopted by some Nigerian youths as a slogan for 2024, has resonated with the military. The Defence Headquarters used it to pass a message across to citizens on Thursday. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, charged the Nigerian people to stand their ground and
Reactions as Ini Edo pens romantic message to IK Ogbonna
A popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, created a stir on social media by sending a birthday note to fellow actor and rumoured lover, IK Ogbonna. In her post, Ini Edo referred to Ogbonna as her “love” and “king,” lavishing adoration on him. She praised him for his incredible traits, characterizing him as kind, sweet, brave,
NSCDC parades eight suspects for abduction of minor in Akwa Ibom state
The Akwa Ibom State Command of the NSCDC has apprehended eight suspects for various offenses, including the abduction of a minor, child labour and illegal mining in separate operations in the state. In a statement, CSC Babawale Afolabi, the National Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, NHQ Abuja, said the state commandant, Eluwade Eluyemi, acting on
NSCDC parades eight suspects for abduction of minor in Akwa Ibom state
Yobe Govt doles out over N16m to EndSARS victims
As part of efforts to cushion the hardship being faced by the victims of End SARS protest, Yobe State Government has presented over sixteen million Naira as relief to members of the National Association of Transport Owners (NATO) Yobe State chapter. Speaking while presenting the cash relief to the beneficiaries, the State Commissioner of Humanitarian
Yobe Govt doles out over N16m to EndSARS victims
My boyfriend broke up with me because of Groovy – Uriel
Big Brother Naija reality show star Uriel Oputa says her relationship stunt with colleague, Groovy was part of the reason she and her ex-boyfriend broke up. DAILY POST recalls that Uriel, 34, sparked relationship rumours with Groovy, 29, after they were caught kissing in a viral video. They, however, clarified that their rumoured relationship was
My boyfriend broke up with me because of Groovy – Uriel
Rivers: Tinubu, Fubara in closed-door meeting at Presidential Villa
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State met with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Fubara and Tinubu are meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 5:35 p.m. and headed for Tinubu’s office. Recently, Fubara had recently visited the Presidential Villa for a peace meeting involving the Minister
Rivers: Tinubu, Fubara in closed-door meeting at Presidential Villa
FG moves to reduce poverty, create job, revitalise economic
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to poverty reduction, job creation and economic revitalisation in the country. NAN reports that the Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, stated this when she led a delegation on a visit to Gov. Abba Yusuf Thursday in Kano. She said the federal government would continue to
FG moves to reduce poverty, create job, revitalise economic
Transfer: Chelsea star leaves club as Arsenal confirm deal for Fox
Chelsea goalkeeper, Jamie Cumming, has completed a loan move to League One club Oxford United. The Blues made the announcement in a statement via its website on Thursday. Cumming joined Chelsea at eight years old. He has previously spent time on loan at Stevenage, Gillingham, and MK Dons. The Academy graduate, who was part of
Transfer: Chelsea star leaves club as Arsenal confirm deal for Fox
Fix all challenges – Aviation Minister Keyamo to CEOs, directors
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, gave the newly-appointed heads of chief executive officers and directors of the aviation agencies marching orders to fix all the sector’s challenges. Keyamo disclosed in Abuja at the inauguration and induction of the newly appointed CEOs and Directors of the aviation agencies. According to the minister,
Fix all challenges – Aviation Minister Keyamo to CEOs, directors
Nnamdi Kanu victim of false imprisonment – Lawyer Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday said the agitator is a victim of false imprisonment. Ejimakor lamented that the Nigerian Government is denying Kanu trial that would accord him the platform to clear his name. Speaking after his routine meeting with Kanu at the
Nnamdi Kanu victim of false imprisonment – Lawyer Ejimakor
Falana faults police brutality as hundreds of Lagos lawyers protest
Mr Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has berated the police for inhuman treatment of lawyers and the general public. Falana, a human rights activist, made the remark on Thursday in Lagos when hundreds of lawyers trooped out to protest against the alleged brutality of the personnel of Lagos State Police Command. The Ikeja,
Falana faults police brutality as hundreds of Lagos lawyers protest
Nigerian govt unbundles Computer Science course in Polytechnics, Monotechnics
The Nigerian federal government has announced unbundling the Higher Education Diploma course in Computer Science. This was disclosed in a recent letter signed by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof Idris Bugaje, addressed to all Polytechnics and Monotechnics nationwide. Accordingly, the computer science program in Polytechnics and Monotechnics will cease
Nigerian govt unbundles Computer Science course in Polytechnics, Monotechnics
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