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
The Assin Fosu Magistrate Court has sentenced a 40-year-old hairdresser and a 21-year-old auto electrician, to a fine of Gh¢4,800 each for inducing a 17-year-old girl to commit illegal abortion. The convict, Charlotte Asiedu, who administered a concoction to the girl, was charged with the offence of committing illegal abortion whilst Tetteh, the victim’s boyfriend, […] The post Hairdresser,
A District Court at Wamfie in Dormaa East of the Bono Region has sentenced two farmers, Stephen Opoku and Samuel Owusu to 24 months and 20 months respectively, for threat of death and unlawful assault. They both pleaded guilty and while Opoku, the first convict aged 28, was charged with threat of death, unlawful assault […] The post Wamfie District Court jails two farmers
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
An Inspector in the Rivers State Police Command has committed suicide after he reportedly shot his colleague – Monday Gbaramana – dead. The police operative identified as Inspector Nelson Abuante reportedly shot his colleague on Sunday at Nyogor-Lueku in the Khana Local Government Area of the state. Both of them who are attached to the Taabaa Division […] The post Policeman kills colleague, commits
The 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule convened at the House of Assembly quarters. The notice of withdrawal was contained in a letter signed by the 27 – although one of them was hospitalised and wasn’t […] The post 27 Rivers assembly lawmakers withdraw
Justice of the Appeals Court, Anthony Henry Cofie, has expressed his disagreement with the proposal to legislate a law regulating contempt of court. This disagreement arose during a discussion initiated by Madina’s Member of Parliament, Francis Xavier Sosu, who highlighted the necessity of regulating how judges handle contempt cases, underscoring its potential impact on free […] The post No
Justice of the Appeals Court, Anthony Henry Cofie, has expressed his disagreement with the proposal to legislate a law regulating contempt of court. This disagreement arose during a discussion initiated by Madina’s Member of Parliament, Francis Xavier Sosu, who highlighted the necessity of regulating how judges handle contempt cases, underscoring its potential impact on free […] The post No
Nigerian doctors have threatened to withdraw their services across health institutions in the country if the federal government fails to implement the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). CONMESS is the salary structure for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. Medical doctors and other health workers have downed tools many times […] The post Medical
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, on his 81st birthday, hailing him as an “icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.” Tinubu also described the former President as “the finest paradigm of sacrifice, devotion, patriotism, and fidelity to the national cause.” The congratulatory message was contained in a statement released on Saturday by […] The post Tinubu
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye has ordered the arrest of an Uyo-based lawyer known as Mr Ebong for assaulting his wife in a viral video. Mr Ebong was seen in the video standing over his bloodied wife who was in her underwear, while several people intervened stopping him from beating her. A bystander also […] The post Minister of women affairs orders arrest of
The Chief Justice declaring the facility open as the MCE and others look on The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has commissioned the Kotobabi District Court in the Ayawaso Central Municipality Read More... The post CJ Opens Kotobabi District Court appeared first on
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