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‘A very difficult period’, Buratai recounts tenure as Army Chief
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), has described his tenure as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, as a “very difficult period”. Buratai was in charge of the army between July 2015 and January 2021. He was later appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Army Chief said while
Flood wrecks havoc in Makurdi
Flood has hit most parts of Makurdi, the Benue Capital and rendered hundreds of the residents temporarily homeless, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. A correspondent of the agency, who went around Makurdi on Sunday reports that worse hit areas included Achussah, Jerome Hwande Street, Ankpa Quarters extension, Ankpa ward by Demekpe, Living Faith
Biden endorses Kamala Harris after quitting race with Trump
President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, his deputy, as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November 5, 2024 election. He made the announcement in a tweet shortly after declaring that he was quitting the presidential race. If she clinches the Democratic ticket for the election, she would be up against Donald Trump, who has
Security operatives destroy illegal refining sites in Abia – JTF
The Joint Task Force, codenamed, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says it has destroyed several illegal refining sites located within Abia. The Commander, Rear Adm. John Okeke, made the disclosure in a statement to newsmen in Yenagoa on Sunday. Okeke said that the task force also intercepted 14 boats loaded with crude oil in Obuzor, Okoloma
Iwobi joins Davido, Wizkid in music, drops debut single
Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has released his debut single. By this feat, Iwobi joins the likes of Davido, Wizkid and others in the Nigerian music industry. The single titled, “Don’t Shoot”, was produced by the Nigeria International with fellow footballers Chuba Akpom and Medy Elito. In an interview with Standard Sport, the Fulham player
Pro-Wike Lawmakers suffer setback in bid to block Fubara’s access to funds
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, has refused to shut down all expenditures of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit filed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the motion ex-parte marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24 and moved by Sebastien Hon, SAN, rather ordered
Biden bows to pressure, quits presidential race
President Joe Biden of the United States has withdrawn from the November 5 election after weeks of pressure. Biden, 81, served as deputy of Barack Obama, during his two terms as America’s number one citizen. Like Obama and other Democrats, Biden lined up behind Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election won by President Donald
‘Your constituents dying of hunger’, outrage over rep’s SUV gift to teenage Daughter
Reactions have trailed the decision of Hon Yusuf Gagdi, a House of Representatives member from Plateau State, to gift Aisha, his daughter, a brand new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) as a prize for her graduation from a secondary school, Lead British International School Abuja. Aisha said to be a teenager reportedly excelled in her Unified Tertiary
ALERT: Exposure to cold doesn’t cause pneumonia – Physician
A General Physician Consultant, Dr Chinasa Gerald, has refuted the belief by some people that exposure to cold causes pneumonia, saying that rather, it might result to pains in the human lungs. Gerald made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He explained that cold does
Nigerian youths urged to participate in ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon
The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has urged youths in Nigeria to participate in the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) cybersecurity hackathon. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced that the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition was in conjuction with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Organized by
Joe Biden explains reason for withdrawal from US presidential election FULL TEXT
US 46th President, Joe Biden, has explained that it is in the best interest of his party and his country for him to withdraw from the November 4 presidential election. He noted that he will focus solely on fulfilling his duties as president for the remainder of his term. DAILY POST reports that Biden announced
Joe Biden explains reason for withdrawal from US presidential election FULL TEXT
NEMA warns against indiscriminate waste disposal in Delta
Determined to curtail flood in Delta State, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has cautioned stakeholders in the 18 local government areas of the state to get prepared. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the charge at a one-day stakeholders sensitisation workshop, organised by NEMA in collaboration with the Delta State Emergency Management
NEMA warns against indiscriminate waste disposal in Delta
Biden endorses Kamala Harris for President
President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his preferred presidential nominee for his party. Biden announced on his official X page on Sunday, shortly after he withdrew from the United States November presidential election. He had said it was in the best interest of his party and the country to stand down and focus
Biden endorses Kamala Harris for President
Bring back Anchor Borrowers’ Programme – Dangote advises Nigerian govt
The chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged the federal government to bring back the Anchors Borrowers’ Programme, which gulped N1.1 trillion before its suspension in 2022. Dangote disclosed this on Saturday while on a tour with the leadership of the House Representatives, led by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbass, at his fertiliser plant.
Bring back Anchor Borrowers’ Programme – Dangote advises Nigerian govt
APC sweeps Ebonyi LG polls
The Ebonyi Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, on Sunday declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept all the available positions in Saturday’s local council polls in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Jossey Eze, who announced the results in Abakaliki, said the party won all the 13 LG chairmanship and 171 ward councillorship seats.
APC sweeps Ebonyi LG polls
Planned protest: Embrace dialogue – APC Justice Forum begs Nigerian youths
A group, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Justice Forum, has advised Nigerian youths to shun planned nationwide protest over current economic hardship in the country. The state Coordinator of the Forum, James Faleke, gave the advice in a statement by it’s Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Razaq Ajala, on Sunday in Lagos.
Planned protest: Embrace dialogue – APC Justice Forum begs Nigerian youths
BREAKING: Biden withdraws from US presidential election
President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the United States presidential election in November, bringing to an end his 2024 re-election campaign. Biden announced this on Sunday amid mounting pressure from his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill, top donors and Hollywood stars after a disastrous debate performance last month. DAILY POST reports that an
BREAKING: Biden withdraws from US presidential election
PDP fixes July 27 for LG congress in Jigawa
The People Democratic Party (PDP), has fixed 27th July, 2024 for the conduct of local government congress in Jigawa State. Jigawa State PDP chairman, Ali Diginsa disclosed this in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Sunday. He declared that the party is intact and is fully prepared for local government congress scheduled for 27
PDP fixes July 27 for LG congress in Jigawa
Outrage as Nigerian lawmaker gifts daughter SUV for graduating from secondary school
A member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi has come under heavy criticism for gifting his daughter, Aisha, a new Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, after her graduation from secondary school. Reports had earlier emerged online stating that the lawmaker gifted his daughter who graduated from the Lead British International School, Abuja,
Outrage as Nigerian lawmaker gifts daughter SUV for graduating from secondary school
MPC meeting: Financial analysts call for pause in Nigeria’s interest rate hike
Ahead of Monday’s Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, Meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria, financial analysts have called for a pause in the hike of the country’s interest rate. The Central Bank Bank of Nigeria has first fixed its 296th MPC meeting for the 21st and 22nd of July amid the continued surge in the
MPC meeting: Financial analysts call for pause in Nigeria’s interest rate hike
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