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target=_blank>UAE, Nigeria move to deepen bilateral ties on trade, economic cooperation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Government have expressed continued determination to deepen bilateral ties through strengthened trade, economic cooperation, and diplomatic engagement, reinforcing a relationship that has grown steadily over the years. Since the inauguration of the UAE Consulate General in Lagos in 2019, the partnership between both nations has expanded across
target=_blank>How vested interest tried to sabotage UBTH cancer centre – CMD
The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, on Thursday, disclosed that vested interest from within try hard to sabotage the installation and commissioning of the oncology centre in the hospital during his tenure. Darlington, who made the remark in Benin while speaking with journalists shortly after media tour of the
target=_blank>Alia rewards Super Falcons forward, Ordega, with N50m, house
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has honoured five-time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion and Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega, with a cash gift of N50 million, a three-bedroom bungalow in Makurdi, and a street named after her in recognition of her outstanding achievements in football. Alia announced this at a state banquet
target=_blank>New tax laws will kill airlines – Operators
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has said the implementation of tax reforms will sound a death knell for domestic carriers operating in Nigeria. Vice-President of the AON, Mr. Allen Onyema, declared that domestic airlines would close up in 48 hours after the implementation of the tax law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had recently signed
target=_blank>Kano govt revokes road contract after Dan Bello’s video
Kano State government has revoked contract for the construction of Jaba-Gayawa road. The decision was taken during the state executive Council meeting held on Wednesday August 6 at the council secretariat at Kwankwasiyya city. The state commissioner for information Ibrahim Wayya, told newsmen that the council also re-awarded the contract for the dualisation of Dakata-Yadakunya(Bela)
target=_blank>KWAM1 tenders apology over Airport incident, denies alcohol claim
Fuji musician, Alhaji King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), has tendered an apology over the incident which occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday. This is coming 24 hours after he was blacklisted from flying for six months over the incident on a ValueJet flight from Abuja to Lagos during which he had
target=_blank>WAEC releases reviewed 2025 results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reviewed the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) results. This was as it announced an increase in the number of candidates who secured a minimum of five credits in subjects including English language and mathematics. The Head of Nigeria’s Office (HNO) of WAEC, Amos Dangut, disclosed this
target=_blank>Chinese national dies in Kogi factory
A 47-year-old Chinese national, identified as Mr. Luo Zhi Mao has reportedly collapsed and died at BN Ceramics company in Ajaokuta, Kogi state. The expatriate, said to be a supervisor in the company, and working in the Press Department allegedly slumped on Saturday, August 2, around 6:30 p.m. He was said to have been rushed
target=_blank>Scores killed as military airstikes hit terrorists in Borno
The airstrikes rained by troops of the Nigerian Air Force attached with Operation Hadin Kai at Rann, a community notorious for terrorists hideouts in Borno State, have killed scores of insurgents. It was learnt that the terrorists were killed while fleeing their enclaves in the community upon sighting the military fighter jets after their mission
target=_blank>FG Approves 60 Programmes for Federal Poly Damaturu
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has approved 60 programmes for Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State, with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was contained in a letter signed by Dr. Fatima Kabir Umar, Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes at NBTE. The breakdown of the approval shows that 24 New Programmes
target=_blank>Use Tinubu’s tripled allocations to develop states – NEDC member tells governors
The member representing the South-East on the Board of the North East Development Commission, NEDC, Sam Onuigbo, has advised Nigerian governors to be transparent with the huge allocations they are receiving from the Federal Government. Onuigbo gave the advice on Friday in Umuahia during the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) South-East Zonal Summit. He stated
Use Tinubu’s tripled allocations to develop states – NEDC member tells governors
target=_blank>Bandits taking over Zamfara, Kwara evidence of national surrender – ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised serious concerns over growing insecurity in parts of Nigeria, warning that recent events in Zamfara and Kwara States are strong indicators that state authority is weakening under the current government. The party condemned the extortion of more than N56m from farmers in Zamfara by armed criminals, and the
Bandits taking over Zamfara, Kwara evidence of national surrender – ADC tells Tinubu
target=_blank>Man arrested in Kano over alleged witchcraft
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man named Taufiq at Sabuwar Gandu area over allegations of engaging in witchcraft. Deputy Commander of the Board, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudden confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to journalists on Friday. According to Sheikh Mujahid, the arrest followed several complaints from residents in the area, prompting
Man arrested in Kano over alleged witchcraft
target=_blank>Police rescue 50 kidnap victims in Katsina
Operatives of Katsina State Police Command have rescued no fewer than 50 kidnap victims and recovered 229 rustled animals across the state in July. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Katsina, while highlighting the achievements recorded by the command. He said that the police also foiled
Police rescue 50 kidnap victims in Katsina
target=_blank>FCT: Wike sets up two committees to address violation of land terms, gives deadline
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Friday, inaugurated two special committees with a two-week deadline to investigate and present their findings on several land-related violations. One committee will focus on the lingering controversies around River Park Estate, while the other will review cases where land use or purpose has changed
FCT: Wike sets up two committees to address violation of land terms, gives deadline
target=_blank>Three killed as bandits invade Kwara community
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Friday attacked Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three people. The casualties include a police officer and two vigilantes in the community, according to a source who confided in DAILY POST on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the incident happened during a routine meeting
Three killed as bandits invade Kwara community
target=_blank>El-Rufai living self-foretold future – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has slammed the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. In a post on its official X handle on Friday, APC said El-Rufai was living a future foretold by no other than himself. “El-Rufai a stellar example of pointing one finger at others with four pointing back. “Never
El-Rufai living self-foretold future – APC
target=_blank>BREAKING: NNPCL increases fuel price for the second time in 4 days
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has increased the pump price of premium motor spirit across its retail outlets in the country for the second time in four days. DAILY POST correspondents gathered that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja have increased their petrol price to N945 per litre. This was the case in NNPCL retail
BREAKING: NNPCL increases fuel price for the second time in 4 days
target=_blank>Woman killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue
A woman identified as Nguevese Abite of Adeor community in Isherev, Ndzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, was murdered by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen on Thursday. According to a resident,Mr Anshu Timothy , the victim and others were working on their farm when the attackers arrived, interrogating them about their
Woman killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue
target=_blank>Serie A: Atalanta to punish Lookman for going AWOL
Ademola Lookman will be punished by Atalanta after going AWOL this week, DAILY POST reports. Lookman is pushing to leave Atalanta for Inter Milan this summer. The Nigeria international has already left Italy after skipping few training sessions this week. According to Football Italia, Atalanta have prepared legal action with a costly fine against the
Serie A: Atalanta to punish Lookman for going AWOL
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