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target=_blank>Lagos must not turn mega slum, Showunmi tells Sanwo-Olu
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Showunmi, has told Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to pull down what needs to be pulled down in order to achieve a modern Lagos city. He warned that Lagos must not turn a mega slum under Sanwo-Olu as he begins the last lap to complete his
target=_blank>Senate confirms Adetunmbi as chair, S/West devt commission, 17 others
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as the Chairman of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC). The red chamber also confirmed Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the commission, alongside 16 other nominees to serve on the board. The development was sequel to the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate
target=_blank>Benue killings: We’ll end era where crimes go unpunished – CDS
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has expressed optimism over the determination of the Federal Government to end the era where crimes go unpunished. General Musa who convened a high level peace advocacy meeting on Thursday with their Royal Majesties, the Tor Tiv, Professor James Ortese Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, John Odogbo, alongside other
target=_blank>Feeding Minds First: Rethinking the Place of Communication in Combating Malnutrition in Africa
By Milliscent Nnwoka Africa faces a grave nutrition crisis, one that statistics alone cannot solve. In Nigeria, 40% of children under five are stunted, and over 17 million people are food insecure (UNICEF, 2023; FAO et al., 2023; DHI, 2023). Children are not just hungry; they are unprotected and invisible. With 47% of children living
target=_blank>FIRS Chair: New tax laws won’t be implemented until January
The Federal Government has disclosed that the implementation of the newly signed four tax fiscal reform laws will commence by January 1st, 2026. Addressing State House correspondents shortly after the President signed the bills into law, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zach Adedeji, said the modalities will be put in place ahead of the
target=_blank>Humanitarian aid not enough to achieve SDGs, says EU
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has stated that while development and humanitarian assistance play critical roles in developmental initiatives, in itself, they are not sufficient to ensure sustainable development, especially to achieve the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That is why, according to him, the EU is
target=_blank>Tinubu signs Tax reform bills into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four groundbreaking tax reform bills into law. The bills, which he said will transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework, were signed at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday afternoon. The four bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and
target=_blank>FG flags off ‘grow what you eat’ initiative in secondary schools
The Federal Government has flagged off ‘Grow What You Eat’ initiative in some selected senior secondary schools across the six geo-political zones and the FCT to empower students in agricultural and entrepreneurial education. The Executive Secretary of National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Iyela Ajayi, during the flag off in Abuja on Thursday, at one
target=_blank>Shettima departs Abuja for Ethiopia
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an official State visit. According to Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, the visit was at the instance of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali.
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars keen to renew Odibo’s contract
Shooting Stars are set to discuss a new contract with midfielder Godwin Odibo, according to reports. Odibo signed a short-term deal with the Oluyole Warriors in January after returning from a brief stint in Rwanda. He featured in 13 league matches, netting once for Gbenga Ogunbote’s side. Shooting Stars are keen to retain the midfielder
NPFL: Shooting Stars keen to renew Odibo’s contract
target=_blank>Friendly: Ghana coach anticipates difficult duel against Super Falcons
Black Queens of Ghana head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, is anticipating a stern test against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Ghana are set to face their perennial rivals in a friendly fixture in Casablanca on Sunday. Bjorkegren’s side secured a 3-1 victory over Malawi in their opening friendly last week. They followed it up with
Friendly: Ghana coach anticipates difficult duel against Super Falcons
target=_blank>Aba tricycle operator returns N4m forgotten by passenger
A tricycle operator in Aba, Abia State, has won the hearts of many residents after returning N4 million forgotten by a female passenger. The driver, simply identified by his popular name, Onye Photo, a native of Umuomei in Obingwa LGA of Abia State, said the money was forgotten on the morning of Thursday, June 26,
Aba tricycle operator returns N4m forgotten by passenger
target=_blank>I’m not interested in becoming vice president – Gov Radda
The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has distanced himself from claims that he is nursing a vice-presidential ambition. Dismissing posters and messages suggesting he is vying for the office of the Vice President, Radda stated that he remains focused on his duties as governor. He issued the clarification in Dutsin-Ma while speaking at an
I’m not interested in becoming vice president – Gov Radda
target=_blank>Peter Obi’s brother heads to court over demolished Lagos property
The majority shareholder of Next Foods Ltd, Ndibe Obi, the younger brother of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has approached the court to challenge the demolition of his property in Ikeja, Lagos. In an interview with newsmen in Awka, Anambra State, on Thursday, counsel to the company, Emeka Okpoko, SAN, stated that
Peter Obi’s brother heads to court over demolished Lagos property
target=_blank>Uzodinma’s state address exposes leadership weakness – PDP
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the recent State of the State address delivered by Governor Hope Uzodinma during his official visit to the State House of Assembly as misleading, lacking in truth, and devoid of transparency. The party further stated that the governor’s speech exposed the weakness of
Uzodinma’s state address exposes leadership weakness – PDP
target=_blank>NBA Owerri branch kicks over alleged assault on lawyer by court staff
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Owerri Branch in Imo State, has set up a fact-finding committee over what it described as the shocking assault on one of its members, Anosike Olachi Madonna, by a staff of the Owerri North Magistrate Court sitting at Awaka. The fact-finding committee to investigate the incident. The move was initiated
NBA Owerri branch kicks over alleged assault on lawyer by court staff
target=_blank>Nigerian Army declares three-day mourning period for 17 soldiers killed by terrorists
The Nigerian Army has declared a three-day period of mourning for the courageous soldiers recently killed by terrorists in Niger State. DAILY POST reports that the bloodthirsty criminal elements launched attacks on Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka in Niger State, killing numerous soldiers and leaving others seriously injured. According to the Nigerian Army Headquarters, scores
Nigerian Army declares three-day mourning period for 17 soldiers killed by terrorists
target=_blank>Suspected gunmen assassinate community leader in Benue’s Mbayongo clan
A 62-year-old community leader, Zaki Stephen Kegher, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Odbaniange, a settlement in the Mbayongo clan of Benue State. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday when the assailants invaded the victim’s residence and opened fire, killing him on the spot. Kegher, who served as the kindred head
Suspected gunmen assassinate community leader in Benue’s Mbayongo clan
target=_blank>Anambra Guber Poll: ADC candidate, Nwosu pays N50m campaign fee
The candidate of the Africa Democratic Alliance (ADC) for the Anambra governorship election, Mr John Nwosu, has paid the N50 million campaign levy imposed by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA). Nwosu in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, revealed that he had paid the N50 million required to enable him
Anambra Guber Poll: ADC candidate, Nwosu pays N50m campaign fee
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