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Opay resumes onboarding new users
OPay says it has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to resume onboarding new users. In a statement, OPay said the decision reflects its commitment to regulatory compliance, robust security practices, and the fight against financial crime. “We are thrilled to welcome new users to the OPay family, said Adekunle Adeyemi, Head
Unpaid rent: Landlord collapses, dies during argument with tenant
A landlord, Benjamin Apeh, reportedly died after he collapsed during an argument with his tenant over unpaid rent. SP Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer, Police Command, Ogun, in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta, said the incident occurred on Sunday at Arigbabu Village, Sotubo in Sagamu local government area of Ogun. Odutola said that
Insecurity hindering rescue of 30 trapped minners –Niger Gov’t
The Niger State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ahmed Baba Suleiman Yumu, has revealed that insecurity and difficult terrain are hindering rescue operations of 30 miners trapped in a pit that collapsed in Galadima-Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent had earlier reported that one person had been confirmed dead,
We offered 50,000 free dialysis in 7 years – Yobe govt
The Mai Mala Buni administration in Yobe has sponsored over 50,000 free dialysis for patients suffering from renal diseases in the last seven years. Dr Baba Goni, Chief Medical Director, Yobe Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, disclosed this on Tuesday in Damaturu, the state capital. Goni, who toured journalists through the newly completed Maternal, New-born and Child
Stranded Super Eagles players now in Uyo – NFF
Demola Olajire, Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday confirmed that the stranded Super Eagles players in Lagos and Abuja have arrived Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the Super Eagles players were said to have challenges joining the rest of the team in
MNJTF kills 140 terrorists, 6 soldiers dead
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Operation LAKE SANITY 2 says it has neutralized 140 terrorists while six soldiers died during the operation in the Lake Chad Basin. The Force Commander (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau, disclosed this during an international press conference on Operation Lake Sanity 2 at the Theatre Command, Maiduguri on Tuesday.
D’banj: My music career incomplete without Don Jazzy
Nigerian singer and rapper, Oladapo Oyebanjo, with the stage name “D’banj”, says his 20 years music journey would not have been complete without his former business partner, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as “Don Jazzy”. 41-year-old D’banj took to his Instagram page on Tuesday with a display of a video to appreciate Don Jazzy and invite
Tinubu names Abuja highway after Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Arterial Road N20, from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and approved the naming of the road in honour of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, the President said the recommendation to name
Tems: How I avoided distracting producers
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has disclosed what she does to avoid seducing producers. The star said she intentionally wears baggy clothes to the studio to curb distractions from producers when making music. Speaking on the recent episode of the ‘Flow With Korty’ show, Tems said she almost lost confidence in her
Tinubu gives finance minister 48 hours to present new minimum wage template
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to come up with the cost Implications on the new minimum wage within two days. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting the negotiation team had with the president at Aso Rock,
Why we support LG autonomy – Delta Speaker
The Delta State House of Assembly has said that it is not against local government autonomy. While saying that it was a constitutional matter, he said for the past one year the House has passed 18 bills. Out of these, nine had been signed into law by the state governor. Dennis Guwor, the speaker of
Why we support LG autonomy – Delta Speaker
One year in office: APC scores Fubara zero
The chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has debunked news making the round on social media, alluding that he made a U-turn and congratulated Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his one year in office. Okocha, who briefed journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, said it
One year in office: APC scores Fubara zero
Ex-President Jonathan inaugurates Delta High Court complex
Nigeria’s former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, inaugurated Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba. The project was inherited from previous administration of ex-Governor lfeanyi Okowa. He equally flagged off the presentation of 20 Toyota Prado Sport Utility Vehicles, SUVs, to judges in the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Jonathan commended Governor Sheriff
Ex-President Jonathan inaugurates Delta High Court complex
Don’t use technology dubiously – Sanwo-Olu cautions youths
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned youths to desist from using technology for dubious activities. Sanwo-Olu, who gave the warning at the 27th Convocation Lecture of the Lagos State University on Tuesday, said that youth should pursue dignity of labour. The convocation lecture was themed “Embracing the Future: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and
Don’t use technology dubiously – Sanwo-Olu cautions youths
Senate faults labour’s shutdown of national grid
The Nigerian Senate has faulted the shutdown of the national grid by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC. The organised labour on Monday embarked on a nationwide strike seeking an increase in workers minimum wage. DAILY POST had reported how the organised labour leaders refused the initial offer of
Senate faults labour’s shutdown of national grid
Biafra: Simon Ekpa should be repatriated to Nigeria – Ex-DSS director
A former Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mike Ejiofor, on Tuesday said the self-acclaimed Biafra Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa’s actions are worse than that of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ejiofor urged relevant authorities to extradite Ekpa from Finland back to Nigeria to face trial for his
Biafra: Simon Ekpa should be repatriated to Nigeria – Ex-DSS director
Soludo appoints Odinkalu Pro-Chancellor of Ojukwu varsity
Anambra State governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Prof Chidi Odinkalu as the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, Igbariam, Anambra State. Odinkalu, a former chairman of Nigerian Human Rights Commission, is a scholar of high repute. A statement released by the Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Christian
Soludo appoints Odinkalu Pro-Chancellor of Ojukwu varsity
Naira depreciates against dollar at foreign exchange market
The naira depreciated marginally against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that naira depreciated slightly to N1476.95 on Tuesday from N1476.12 on Monday. This represents N0.83 loss against the dollar compared to the N1476.12 traded on Monday. Similarly, at the parallel market section, the naira depreciated to N1500 against the
Naira depreciates against dollar at foreign exchange market
Transfer: Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid not good news – Barcelona president
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid is “not good news.” Madrid have confirmed that Mbappe will be joining them as a free agent. Laporta, speaking to Mundo Deportivo, said: “As a Barça fan, it’s not good news to see Mbappé to Real Madrid. “But to be honest, I
Transfer: Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid not good news – Barcelona president
‘I remain Akwa Ibom NMA Chairman’ – Abraham refutes impeachment claims
Professor Emem Abraham said she is still the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter. This followed her impeachment, as announced by the Secretary of the association, Dr Usenobong Morgan Akpan. Akpan had in a press conference on Monday in Uyo declared that the Chairman, Abraham and Vice Chairman, Dr Aniekan
‘I remain Akwa Ibom NMA Chairman’ – Abraham refutes impeachment claims
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