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Global parliamentary body elects Akpabio into Executive Committee
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been elected into the global Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the first Nigerian lawmaker to clinch the position in 59 years. Akpabio was elected on Friday at the IPU’s 147th General Assembly in Luanda, Angola. The last time a Nigerian was elected into the Executive Committee of the
Two killed, four injured as boat capsizes in Lagos
Two persons have been reported killed and four others injured as a boat capsized in Isawo community, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Deputy Director Public Affairs Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, adding that the service successfully rescued four female adults. The statement read, “The
Tinubu Appoints Tunji Olaopa Chairman Civil Service Commission
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Tunji Olaopa as Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission. This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, on Friday. The statement also announced new appointments across regions and geopolitical zones. “As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999,
U.S. working with Nigeria to block terrorism financing – official
The United States government is working with the Nigerian government to protect its financial system from being used to support terrorism. U.S. Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary, Eric Meyer, disclosed this during a media roundtable in Abuja on Friday. Meyer is part of a team from the U.S. that is currently in Nigeria to interface with
Tribunal upholds Wamakko’s election
The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto State on Friday upheld the election of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto North Senatorial District. It also reaffirmed the victories of members, representing Tambuwal-Kebbe and Sokoto South-Sokoto North federal constituencies, Abdussamad Dasuki and Bala Hassan respectively. The victory of Wamakko of the All Progressives
Tribunal sacks PDP lawmaker in Edo
Edo State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has sacked Hon. Destiny Enabulele, member representing Ovia South West Constituency. The tribunal nullified the election of Enabulele on the ground of non-compliance with the Electoral Act, 2022 as amended. The tribunal led by Justice A.O Chijoke declared the APC candidate in the election, Hon. Sunday Aghedo,
Tinubu’s tough, painful reforms necessary for rebuilding Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to be patient, noting that the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might be tough and painful in the short term, but are necessary foundations for the economic growth and prosperity that Nigerians deserve. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday on the
Shiites hold pro-palestinian rally in Abuja
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), on Friday, held a pro-Palestinian rally amid the raging conflict between Israel and Palestine. Daily Trust reports that the peaceful rally took place after prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja. In a statement, Sheikh Sidi Munir Sokoto, a member of the movement, urged Nigerians to support the “oppressed” people
British envoy visits Sultan, discusses Niger situation
The British High Commissioner, Dr Richard Montgomery, visited the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, in Sokoto to discuss several issues including the undemocratic take-over of government in the Republic of Niger. A statement on Friday by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer at the British High Commission, said, that
283 million people go to bed hungry in Africa – Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, says 283 million people still go to bed hungry in Africa. He said this at the Norman Borlaug International Dialogue, World Food Prize 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, on Friday. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is attending the event in pursuance
Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi guber elections must be credible – Tinubu tells INEC
Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), says President Bola Tinubu has given an order that the off-cycle polls that will be held in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo on November 11 must be fair and credible. Ribadu spoke in Abuja on Friday at the meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). The meeting
Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi guber elections must be credible – Tinubu tells INEC
‘You failed as musician, blogger’ – Bobrisky blasts Samklef for dragging Davido
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has waded into the ongoing feud between singers Samklef and Davido. The clash between the duo ensued after Samklef in his congratulatory post on Instagram, shared a video of Davido and his wife, Chioma with their new born twins leaving the hospital in Atlanta, USA.
‘You failed as musician, blogger’ – Bobrisky blasts Samklef for dragging Davido
469 SUV cars: You are insensitive to Nigerians’ plight – NNPP chieftain lambasts NASS members
A chieftain New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has berated members of the National Assembly over their plan to purchase 469 sports utility vehicles at the rate of N160m each. Oguntoyinbo said that such plan shows that the lawmakers are insensitive to the current suffering of ordinary Nigerians. He made these declarations in
469 SUV cars: You are insensitive to Nigerians’ plight – NNPP chieftain lambasts NASS members
Tinubu appoints Olaopa as Chairman, 11 members of Federal Civil Service Commission
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof Tunji Olaopa as Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission. The president also announced eleven new members of the commission. Ajuri Ngelale, a presidential spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the appointment aligns with Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution which empowers the president
Tinubu appoints Olaopa as Chairman, 11 members of Federal Civil Service Commission
Ilechukwu banks on Obaje for victory against Kano Pillars
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is banking on Godwin Obaje to deliver the goods for his side against Kano Pillars. Ilechukwu believes the experience of the Flying Antelopes veteran will be crucial in the matchday five encounter. “Come tomorrow, Godwin Obaje will deliver the team against Kano Pillars,” he told Rangers media. “Obaje’s experience is
Ilechukwu banks on Obaje for victory against Kano Pillars
Tribunal upholds Wamakko’s election
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto State has upheld the election of Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko as senator for Sokoto North Senatorial District. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had announced Wamakko of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the February 25 election. But his primary opponent and former deputy governor
Tribunal upholds Wamakko’s election
AEDC blames vandals for power outage in parts of Abuja
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has blamed cable vandals for the power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory. AEDC disclosed this in a notice released on Friday. DAILY POST learnt that Garki areas were most affected by the outage, which lasted for more than 24 hours. Residents living around Niger Delta
AEDC blames vandals for power outage in parts of Abuja
BSUTH takes over Muhammadu Buhari hospital in Makurdi
Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) is to take over the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Makurdi. BSUTH Chief Medical Director Dr Stephen Hwande made the announcement during an interactive session with journalists in Makurdi on Friday, where he noted that the objective was to make the hospital, which will commence services on November
BSUTH takes over Muhammadu Buhari hospital in Makurdi
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo welcomes first child
Famous gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, welcomed their first child together on Friday. The singer made the disclosure in a post on her Instagram page. Unveiling her bump in a music video featuring her husband, Mercy expressed gratitude to God for their new addition. She wrote: “Lord, we are grateful.
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo welcomes first child
British High Commissioner, Sultan of Sokoto discuss Niger Republic impasse
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, have had discussions on the prospects of a mediated resolution of the Niger Republic impasse. According to Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, the British High Commission, Montgomery
British High Commissioner, Sultan of Sokoto discuss Niger Republic impasse
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