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.. As Nigeria prepares to usher in the new year, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the country’s lingering socio-economic challenges. In a press release issued on Tuesday, by the Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), and Head of Transparency International Nigeria,…

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law. This is coming less than 24 hours after the State House of Assembly passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill. DAILY POST reported that Governor Malam Umar Namadi presented N698.3 billion as the 2025 budget before the Jigawa State House of Assembly. The…

Hon. Nwogu Iheanacho .. The member representing Osisioma-Ngwa North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Iheanacho Nwogu, has distributed 500 bags of rice, 100 rolls of wrappers, and cash gifts to his constituents as part of his commitment to spreading love and support during the Yuletide season. Speaking on Tuesday while…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, resumed duties in parliament on Tuesday after his discharge from hospital following a prostate surgery over the weekend. Netanyahu underwent surgery on Sunday at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Centre to address a urinary tract infection caused by prostate enlargement. In a video statement on…

.. The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, under the chairmanship of Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), has approved the appointment of Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi as the 7th Substantive vice-chancellor of the University. NewsNGR earlier reported that the external Governing Council Members of the school, on Tuesday boycotted a meeting with…

.. The National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the South East, Augustin Ehiemere, has called on party members to remain united as they work toward achieving their goals. He also urged the people of Abia State to stay vigilant and ensure that individuals who have previously raped the state are…

.. A fire outbreak at the Okokomaiko Police Station in Lagos State on Tuesday razed nine offices within the station, an oil tanker, and three bungalows. Police Station Razed In Lagos Fire Outbreak The fire also destroyed one lock-up shop, four containerized shops, a generator house of an unidentified hotel along with its kitchen,…

.. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged President Bola Tinubu not to taint the new year with an address that will not proffer immediate and concrete steps to address widespread hunger and provide clear-cut measures to guarantee security of lives and property in the country. The PDP predicated it position on previous addresses…

.. As the January 10, 2025, election for the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide approaches, the people of Egbema ethnic nationality in Rivers and Imo States have thrown their weight behind Dr. Mike Okiro, a former Inspector General of Police.  The endorsement was made at a media conference held at Okwuzi community, Egbema,…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to renew their hopes in 2025. In a New Year message, Abbas expressed optimism that improvements will be seen in 2025 and emphasised the importance of Nigerians remaining steadfast and supporting their leaders at all levels. He said that despite the existing challenges…

.. The external Governing Council Members of the University of Abuja, UniAbuja, on Tuesday, boycotted a meeting with the Chairman of the council, Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (retd), as the crisis over the appointment of a substantive vice-chancellor of the school deepens. Katia had called for the council meeting late Monday to…

.. The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday said Israel’s airstrikes on and near hospitals in Gaza have left the territory’s healthcare system on the verge of total collapse. In a report issued by its human rights office, the UN raised serious concerns about Israel’s continued attacks on the Gaza Strip and its devastating effects…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has appointed Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih, the current South-South Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as chairman, Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, AAU. DAILY POST reports that Orbih’s appointment as the chairman of the Governing Council of the state-owned university was contained in a statement made available…

.. … Says Template Compulsory Requirement For Licence Issuance In 2025 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has released the Upstream Petroleum Decarbonisation Template (UPDT) which will become a requirement for issuing licenses and permits effective January 2025. The move is targeted at ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s broader climate objectives, including its commitment to…

.. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended 2024 on a historic high, with its All-Share Index (ASI) delivering a remarkable year-to-date (YTD) return of 37.65 per cent. This significant growth underscores the resilience and potential of Nigeria’s equities market, even as the country grappled with economic challenges such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation, and…

.. The Nigerian military has recovered an estimated N68bn from oil thieves and 8,815 weapons from criminals across the country in the past 12 months. The Defence Headquarters revealed in a press briefing on Tuesday that its troops also recovered a total of 228,004 rounds of ammunition in the period under review. The military…

.. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has apprehended a 33-year-old man named Obinna Nwigwe with guns, ammunition, cartridges, a taser, a bulletproof jacket, multiple sets of police uniforms, boots, and other dangerous weapons in Bwari Area Council. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a…

.. The Kaduna Police on Tuesday arraigned a 19-year-old, Raymond Patrick, before a Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing his uncle, Amos Dogo, during an altercation. Patrick, a resident of Narayi, Kaduna, is facing a two-count charge of assault and causing grievous harm, offences which contravene the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017. According…

.. Nigerian social critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has made a U-turn on the alleged theft of N180m from his NGO’s account. According to him, the claim was a prank. He made the revelation in a video shared on Tuesday via his Instagram page. According to VeryDarkMan, the entire episode was orchestrated…

.. The federal government has taken a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s Housing Finance Gap with the launch of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund. The Fund is a ₦250bn initiative designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through the housing and construction sectors. Presiding over the…