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AFCON: Super Eagles boosted by Moffi’s arrival
OGC Nice of France forward, Terem Moffi, has finally joined his teammates at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan for the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The combative striker arrived at the team’s Pullman Hotel base on Sunday night. It will be recalled that the 24-year-old was a late replacement for Bayer Leverkusen
‘They hardly sleep at night’, Kwara Gov salutes gallant of security officers
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, on Monday, joined other eminent Kwarans, heads of security agencies, and the Nigeria Legion to lay the wreath in honour of the fallen and serving men of the Armed Forces for their tremendous services to the country. “The first and most important thing is to appreciate our Armed Forces
Akande laid foundation for Buhari’s emergence in 2015 – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described a former interim national chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, as a veteran grassroots politician and icon of political progressivism who laid the foundation for the party’s victory in the 2015 general elections. The APC in a statement on Monday by its national publicity secretary, Barrister Felix
S/Court: Tinubu’s non-interference saved democracy – Sen Marafa
Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa has said the non-interference of President Bola Tinubu in the judgment of the Supreme Court on governorship tussles has saved the country’s democracy and rekindled hope in the judiciary. The Supreme Court had on Friday affirmed the elections of eight governors including Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Babajide Sanwo-Olu
North yet to recover from 1966 military coup – ACF
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has joined the rest of the country to remember heroes who paid the supreme price in the 15th January, 1966 military coup. The ACF in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, however, condemned attempts to re-write history, saying the North is yet to recover from
Ex-minister in EFCC custody over N3.6bn loan ‘fraud’
A former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N3.6bn loan fraud. Ugwuh, who serverd under the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was arrested by the the anti-graft agency alongside one Chief Geoffrey Ekenma. The EFCC, in a statement on
Court Adjourns copyright Case Against BBC by Kano Singer
The Hausa Service of British Broadcasting Cooperation (BBC) has faulted the claim of N120 million damage by Kano-based musician, Abdul Kamal, who accused the media firm of use of his soundtrack without his consent. The BBC Hausa service in a counter affidavit presented to the Federal High Court in Kano argued that since the plaintiff
‘To gree’, or ‘not to gree’: Nigerian slang fires up debate
A Nigerian slang term that became popular in the New Year meaning not letting anyone bully or cheat you is firing up debate after police warned the slogan may be a message of rebellion. While not new, the pidgin English term “No dey gree for anybody” has been going viral since the start of the
Bandits raid military camp in Katsina, burn down vehicles
In a daring assault, a gang of heavily armed bandits targeted a military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina. According to residents, the attack occurred around 11:30 pm on Sunday, with the criminals wielding sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles. Although the security personnel at the camp successfully repelled the assailants, the
George Weah: I won’t run for president again
Liberia’s outgoing president George Weah has said he has no plans to run for the top job again after his defeat in recent elections, local media reported Monday. Weah, 57, a former international football star, won the presidency in 2017 but lost in November polls to Joseph Boakai, who is due to be inaugurated on
FUTA gives students 24-hour ultimatum to vacate campus amid protests over tuition hike
The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) on Monday postponed indefinitely the resumption for the 2023/2024 academic session following protests by students over a hike in the tuition of the institution. According to the management of the institution, all students on campus and residing in university hostels must vacate the premises within 24 hours. The
FUTA gives students 24-hour ultimatum to vacate campus amid protests over tuition hike
Imo safe, ready for business — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Imo State is safe and ready for business. Tinubu disclosed this in Owerri while speaking at the second-term inauguration ceremony of Governor Hope Uzodimma. He said the state that has been battling insecurity is safe and ready for business. According to Tinubu: “Imo is safe and ready for
Imo safe, ready for business — Tinubu
Armed Forces Day: Gov Fubara releases N130m to veterans
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has commended the Nigerian military for their fierce operations against non-state actors who have continued to cause insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on the final day of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara said soldiers have continued to perform their constitutional duties and despite
Armed Forces Day: Gov Fubara releases N130m to veterans
Atiku laments killing of another Abuja hostage by kidnappers
Former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has lamented the killing of another of the captives abducted by kidnappers from their homes in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Folorunsho Ariyo, a 13-year-old student, was one of 10 people kidnapped from Sagwari Estate Layout in Dutse, Bwari
Atiku laments killing of another Abuja hostage by kidnappers
AFCON 2023: Yusuf trains alone as Super Eagles prepares for Cote d’Ivoire
Alhassan Yusuf didn’t take part in full training as the Super Eagles begin preparation for their next game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time champions will face the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Thursday. Yusuf was stretchered off the pitch in the Super Eagles’
AFCON 2023: Yusuf trains alone as Super Eagles prepares for Cote d’Ivoire
N35,000 wage award continues until new minimum wage is agreed – NLC
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has said that the N35,000 wage award agreement with the Federal Government will continue until a new minimum wage is determined. Ajaero said this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. DAILY POST recalls that President Bola Tinubu, on October 1, 2023, had
N35,000 wage award continues until new minimum wage is agreed – NLC
NSEMA confirms boat mishap involving 100 passengers
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, has confirmed the report of a boat mishap that occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Monday. He stated that the incident happened on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat
NSEMA confirms boat mishap involving 100 passengers
EPL: Arsenal’s Declan Rice names player he would’ve loved to play alongside
Arsenal star, Declan Rice, has named Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as the player he would have loved to play with. Gerrard was one of the best midfielders in the game for both club and country during his prime. The former Liverpool captain famously led the Reds to a gigantic three-goal comeback win against a premier
EPL: Arsenal’s Declan Rice names player he would’ve loved to play alongside
Aiyedatiwa disburses N30m to widows of fallen heroes in Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday disbursed N30 million in micro-credit revolving loans to no fewer than 66 widows of fallen heroes during Armed Forces Remembrance Day. According to the governor, the gesture was made to aid the businesses of the women who had become the breadwinners of their families since the demise
Aiyedatiwa disburses N30m to widows of fallen heroes in Ondo
Super Falcons captain Ebi sends farewell message to Naija Ratels
Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has penned an emotional farewell message to her former club, Naija Ratels, after securing a move abroad. Ebi expressed her appreciation to the Nigeria Women’s Football League side for helping her achieve her goals. The 40-year-old defender joined Israeli Women’s Premier League side Bnot Netanya last week. She played in
Super Falcons captain Ebi sends farewell message to Naija Ratels
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