The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his campaign promises to Nigerians by tackling the rampant insecurity in the country. Obi, who, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over what he described as a surge of violence spreading through the Federal Capital Territory, warned that […] The post ‘You promised
President Bola Tinubu met with service chiefs and other top brass of security agencies at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The service chiefs had arrived earlier and waited till the President arrived from a function outside the State House. The service chiefs are the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief […] The post Tinubu meets with Service Chiefs at Aso Rock appeared
There was panic in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday evening as loud explosion rocked the ancient city, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration. Residents, who spoke with Channels Television, said houses and cars far from the scene of the explosion were impacted by the blast wave. A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister […] The post Ibadan explosion rendersEx-Oyo
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called for the intensification of efforts to “decimate kidnappers and other criminally-minded individuals” in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The IGP spoke on Tuesday after a meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads in Abuja following the worrying state of security in the nation’s […] The post IGP
The Ogun State Police Command has detained an inspector over alleged misconduct in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of the state. Announcing the detention in a statement on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the inspector is being tried for an “alleged assault and extortion of a 24-year-old lady at […] The post Police Inspector detained over
Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria has asked President Bola Tinubu to treat the rampant kidnapping cases in Nigeria as emergency by taking measures to end the cycle of violence and fear the people are under. AI stated this in a statement by its Nigerian Director, Isa Sanusi, on Monday. The organisation said last week over 45 people travelling […] The post Amnesty
Former Zamfara State lawmaker, Senator Kabiru Marafa, says President Bola Tinubu has saved Nigeria’s democracy by not interfering in the judgements of the Supreme Court on the 2023 governorship election. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central at the National Assembly from 2011 to 2019, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The former lawmaker, […] The post Tinubu’s
The National Chairman of Action Alliance, AA, Dr. Adekunle Rufai Omo-Aje, says the Nigerian military is one of the best trained and exposed in the African subregion. He said their exploits in and out of the shores of the country are amazing in terms of expertise and exploitation. In a statement to commemorate the 2024 […] The post Nigerian military best trained, exposed in Africa –AA
Access Bank Plc has announced the completion of its acquisition of African Banking Corporation Zambia Limited, trading as Atlas Mara Zambia (Atlas Mara), after obtaining all requisite regulatory approvals. Atlas Mara is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Bank Zambia. Following this regulatory milestone, the two banks will continue to operate separately until all integration […] The post
There was panic on Friday over the demolition of a perimeter fence belonging to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. DAILY POST learnt that the demolition, which was carried out by thugs, created tension among the residents of nearby estates, as well airport workers. A reliable source told our correspondent that a swift response by […] The post Panic as thugs allegedly aided
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to engage in integrity performance review of members of his cabinet in achieving the renewed hope agenda of his administration. This call was made by an Osun All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday. Oyintiloye also said that the integrity review […] The post Conduct
The All Progressives Congress, Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi, has lauded the Supreme Court judgment on election petitions challenging the outcome of the 2023 governorship elections in eight States, adding that it doused tension in the country. Recall that in Lagos, Ebonyi and Cross River States, the Supreme Court upheld the election of Babjide […] The post Supreme Court judgments
Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Ezeonu has quashed whispers of her passing with a vibrant online address, assuring fans she’s “very much alive and kicking.” Confusion arose from a recent Instagram post where the legendary Nollywood actress shared a poignant image of a half-burnt candle, a tribute to a dear friend she recently lost. Sadly, the […] The post I’m
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny d’Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations starting on Saturday. The team, which left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos on Wednesday morning, was led by coach Jose Peseiro and captain Ahmed Musa. Channels Television reports that […] The post Super Eagles arrive in
The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU has introduced an oath form compelling students not to partake in any form of protest. Our reporter learned that the school management’s decision was influenced by a recent student protest triggered by the killing of Joseph Agabaidu, a fifth-year Geology student. Joseph, who hails from Ankpa […] The post Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
The Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has refuted claims of having an outlet or campus operating for the university in Nigeria. There were reports purportedly suggesting that UCC operations have been banned in Nigeria. In a statement dated Thursday, January 4, UCC stated, “The University wishes to refute the allegations as follows: […] The post There’s
A Calabar-based lawyer, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct another election for the 27 vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly following the defection of the lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, over a week ago. In an […] The post Rivers
A few days into the festive period, there are clear signals that Nigerians may experience a bleak yuletide as the country’s inflation soared to 28.20 per cent in November, the highest since August 2005. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the figure represents the eleventh time Nigeria’s inflation rate is increasing in 2023. From January to […] The post Nigerians
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, has hailed the support of the Nigerian Army in the growth of democracy in the country. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the minister spoke at the Regimental Dinner Night organised in honour of newly retired and retiring Nigerian […] The post Defence Minister hails Nigerian
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
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