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Assault: Lawyer Dumps Bolt Driver After Apology To Abia Lawmaker
.. A legal practitioner, Silas Onwugbonu, of the Deji Adeyanju and Partners, has announced his withdrawal from representing a bolt driver, Steven Abuwatseya, in the alleged assault case against House of Representatives member, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh. The withdrawal followed a public apology issued by Abuwatseya to the lawmaker, where he urged Nigerians to move…
N58m fraud: Abuja lawyer Evaristus to remain in detention until Jan 15
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that an Abuja-based lawyer, Chinedu Evaristus, be kept in detention till January 15, 2025, over his alleged involvement in a N58 million advance fee fraud. Barrister Evaristus, who allegedly swindled a prospective house buyer, Ocheakiti Ojoje, of N58 million on the false pretext of selling a house…
‘Cheating Could Increase Cases Of Gender Based Violence’
.. The Secretary of Akwa Ibom State Gender Based Violence management committee, Barr Emem Ette has advised couples against involvement in infidelity issues saying it could result in increased cases of spousal attacks or death. Ette who is a director in Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Justice overseeing GBV response department pointed out spouses…
Abia LG polls: Crisis responsible for LP’s failure, I’m still a member – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has declared that he is still a member of the Labour Party (LP) despite the defeat suffered by his party during the recent Abia State local government elections. Otti, who stated this at Government House Umuahia while responding to questions from journalists during his monthly chat with the press, on…
We Inherited N191.2bn Debt From Previous Administration, Otti Reveals
.. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex otti, has disclosed that the state inherited an accrued debt of N191.2 billion from its previous administration. Speaking to Abians on Thursday night during a media chat, the governor in response to questions from oppositions in diaspora, insinuating that his administration is wasting money without performing much said,…
Newly elected Anambra LG Chairman arrested in US over alleged $3.3m scam
The newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Franklin Okechukwu Nwadialo, has been arrested by the FBI upon his arrival in Texas over an alleged $3.3 million romance scam. According to documents from the FBI circulated on social media, the charges, announced by U.S. Attorney Gorman, allege that Nwadialo orchestrated a…
Be Positive, Shun Social Vices For, Abia Youth Advised
.. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Miss Rinsola Abiola, has called on Young people to shun all forms of social vices and adopt a lifestyle characterised by positivity so as to be involved in Nation building Miss Abiola who stated this on Thursday, during a one-day Youth re-orientation…
Police bust kidnap syndicate in Kaduna, recover AK-47 rifle
The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Friday in Kaduna. Hassan said the suspected kidnappers were nabbed on Tuesday and that one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was…
FG, Others Reject Bill To Establish Special Security Outfit For Mining Sites
.. The federal government has rejected a bill seeking to establish a special security outfit for mining sites across the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stated the government’s opposition on Thursday at a public hearing on the bill held at the National Assembly. Titled, ‘Bill to establish Nigeria Mines Rangers…
PDP will fix Nigeria – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde made this statement on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute, PDI. DAILY POST reports that PDI…
FG Promises 20-Hour Daily Power Supply By 2027
.. The Federal Government has promised at least to provide Nigerians 20 hours of daily electricity by 2027. It has however said to realise this target, there must be sufficient investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which it said is currently far below expectations. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu…
Kwara govt restricts some vehicles from plying Ahmadu Bello Way in Ilorin
Kwara State Government has restricted some categories of vehicles from making use of Ahmadu Bello Way, GRA, Ilorin, the state capital, DAILY POST reports. The restriction notice was issued on Friday, by the state Ministry of Works and Transport, with a directive to Kwara Road Traffic Management Agency, KWARTMA, to commence enforcement with immediate effect.…
Adamawa Pit Collapse: Minister Blames 22 Deaths On Illegal Miners
.. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has blamed the deaths of 22 people on unprofessional and illegal miners. He however called for increased collaboration between stakeholders in the solid minerals sector and the National Parks Service to combat illegal mining and prevent incidents of mine pit collapses. Alake stated this…
Alex Ikwechegh: VeryDarkMan fumes over bolt driver’s apology video
Controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has expressed his frustration over the situation involving Stephen Abuwatseya and House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North/South of Abia State. DAILY POST reports that Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver, apologised to Alex Ikwechegh for assaulting him during an altercation during a…
Kano Doctors Suspend Strike After Meeting With Gov Yusuf
.. The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its strike action and restored full services to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. The development followed the intervention of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf who met with the leadership of the association on Thursday. The Chairman , Dr Abdulrahman Ali, confirmed the development to journalists on Thursday.…
Benue: Alia asks court to dismiss Ortom’s appeal
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has asked the Makurdi division of the Court of Appeal to dismiss the appeal filed by former governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, challenging the decision of the High Court of Benue State which dismissed his case. The case borders on the constitution of the Income and Expenditures Commission of…
Soludo Hails Removal Of Fuel, Forex Subsidies
.. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has hailed the removal of fuel and forex subsidies by the current administration. He however said Nigeria is undergoing a fundamental and disruptive reset with the removal of subsidies by the current administration. Soludo stated this on Thursday while delivering the 13th Convocation lecture of Veritas University,…
Tompolo condoles Tinubu, Army over COAS, Lagbaja’s death
Former warlord, Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo has codoled with President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Army and the family of the Chief of Army Staff, late Lt.Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. This is contained in a condolence message signed and sent to DAILY POST by Tompolo. The message read, “We are indeed touched in…
Ibadan Wife Lands In Prison For Stabbing Husband To Death
.. An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of a housewife, Olajumoke Olalere, 33, at Agodi Correctional facility, Ibadan, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, who did not take the defendant’s plea for lack of jurisdiction, ordered her remand pending legal advice from the…
Kwara: Police parade 3 over alleged involvement in culpable homicide
The Kwara State Police Command has paraded six suspects, five males and a female, for alleged involvement in offences bordering on culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and mischief. Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya, while speaking with newsmen during the parade of the suspects on Thursday, said that three of the suspects, identified…