Category: News

.. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the week on a positive note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) posting a 0.99 per cent gain on a week-on-week basis. This upward trend, often referred to as the “Santa Claus Rally,” comes as the market wrapped up trading ahead of the Christmas holiday celebrations. The Santa Claus…

.. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has declared Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Public Office Holder Of The Year. The group described Fubara who has been hailed for standing up to FCT Minister in their political fight as the most significant public office holder in Nigeria for the year 2024. The…

.. The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Arc Obong Victor Attah has paid a glowing tribute to the late Mrs Nne Isong, the wife of the one time governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) who died recently. In a letter of commiseration, Attah extolled the virtues of the former First Lady…

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has blasted the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for sharing a critical piece against President Bola Tinubu on X. The piece was authored by US-based Nigerian professor of journalism, Farooq Kperogi. In his weekly column, Kperogi hadaccused Tinubu of governing Nigeria with a Lagos mindset. Kperogi cited…

Police operatives attached to the Gitata Division in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have raided a kidnappers’ hideout and rescued at least three victims. A statement by the spokesman of the Command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said the rescue followed information that a Volkswagen Sharon vehicle with three occupants travelling along the Kaduna-Keffi highway…

.. As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2023, people around the world welcomed the dawn of a new year with hope, optimism, and a list of promises to themselves; a resolution for the new year. A New Year resolution is a promise or commitment that individuals make to themselves to achieve a…

.. At least 85 people have died in a tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport, South Korea, on Sunday morning, officials said. The crash occurred after the aircraft which was carrying 181 people, veered off the runway during landing and collided with a concrete fence, bursting into flames as a result, Yonhap News…

.. Families and friends of former Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) Clergy and ex-manager of former Diamond Bank, Dr. Adedotun Popoola, have described the late banker as an icon who lived a selfless life and contributed to humanity. Popoola passed on at the age of 67, according to his family. The service of…

Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully apprehended a 25-year-old ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator Joint Media Coordinating Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, in a statement said the suspect was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines meant to be delivered to…

A passenger plane with 181 people onboard crashed in the South Korean city of Muan on Sunday. The plane, Jeju Air, which had malfunctioning landing gear veered off the runway, hit a fence, before going up in flames at the airport. The Jeju Air jetliner was carrying 175 passengers and six crew when it crashed…

.. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has received a significant boost as over 3,000 members from various political parties defected to the party. The mass defection took place in Ukwa East Local Government Area during an empowerment programme organized by Hon. Chris Nkwonta, the member representing Ukwa East and Ukwa West…

.. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has challenged Governors of South-South States to be amenable to fostering enduring synergy among themselves and embrace measures that will drive sustainable development of the Niger Delta region collectively. Governor Fubara made the challenge when he received the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, who led…

.. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed the outcome of recent operations in the nation’s oil-producing region where over N798m was recovered from oil thieves in one week. An update on the operations, captured in a statement on Saturday, also revealed that 291 kidnapped hostages regained freedom in the past week. The military also…

.. It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. First, employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPC are not…

.. The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Eje Benson, also known as Kenny, and his accomplice, Ominiyi Austin, for allegedly stealing and selling a Bajaj motorcycle worth N1.3m. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the motorcycle, with registration number DGB 629…

Road accident along with Owo-Ikare highway .. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 13 passengers in an accident on the Owo-Ikare highway in Ondo State. Samuel Ibitoye, the FRSC sector commander in Ondo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The crash involved a bus carrying 14 passengers and…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, have reiterated their commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence between the two states amid the controversies over the ownership of Soku Oil Wells and Bayelsa State’s landed properties in Port Harcourt. The governors made this commitment when Governor Diri led a delegation of…

.. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has said that his administration is working towards the creation of more Local Government Areas in the State for administrative convenience and better service delivery to the people. Governor Otti revealed this on Friday at Awomukwu High School in Ikwuano LGA, during a civic reception…

.. A recent military operation in Imo State has claimed the lives of two undisclosed officers while one remains missing, the Nigerian Army reports. A statement on Saturday by the Army revealed how troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, although they killed an unspecified number of criminals, recorded a loss on their part. The…

A market in Masaka, Karu local government area of Nasarawa State, has been razed by fire, leaving many traders lamenting as they count their losses. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started at about 10:00 pm on Friday night. DAILY POST reports that the incident has left many of the affected traders devastated. As at time…