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As floods continue to ravage and submerge communities along the River Niger, corpses are being washed away in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the corpses were washed away in Udaba community in the locality. Joseph Odemokpai, Councillor representing Ward 8 of Udaba, Ofukpu, Agbavo and Osomhegbe in the…

.. … Says Bianca’s Appointment Not Enough To Appease South East … Nigeria Broke While Tinubu Buys Jets, Lawmaker The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the South East has been shortchanged. Abaribe said Tinubu has treated the South East…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, transition committee on Thursday said they boycotted the joint meeting with the outgoing Edo State government’s committee because the latter failed to present to it the necessary documents that will enable a smooth process. DAILY POST recalls that Chris Nehikhare, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, had on…

.. …Claims On Revenue Leakage Presumptuous, Unfair To Us, Says NUPRC Spokesperson Contrary to reports in some sections of the media (Not NewsNGR) about the alleged revenue leakages by the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has yet to reconcile figures with all the parties involved.…

Towards improving access to safe abortion services, the Ogun State government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has partnered with Centre For Bridging Gap (CBHG) on the implementation of Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines and Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAAPP) law in the state. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development,…

.. The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a tragic helicopter crash that occurred today, resulting in the feared loss of eight lives. According to a statement signed by SP Grace Iringe-Koko,  Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, the incident involved a helicopter with call sign number 5N-BQG (S76C+), operated by East…

The Nigerian Navy said its troops of Forward Operating Base BONNY, while acting on credible intelligence, discovered and apprehended a suspect in possession of one AK-47 rifle, three AK-47 magazines, and thirty-six rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm ammunition. This was made known in a statement on its verified Facebook page. According to the statement, “On…

.. The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) and the implementation of the Intellectual Property (IP) Monetisation Pilot. The approval was made on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A statement made available to journalists by Dr. Nneka Anibeze,…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA candidate for Umuahia North in the forthcoming local government election in Abia State, Raymond Ofoegbu has advised Governor Alex Otti and the 2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party, Peter Obi to abandon LP and rejoin APGA. Ofoegbu who spoke to FLO FM in Umuahia on Wednesday, said Peter…

.. In a bid to actualize the Urban Renewal vision of the governor, the Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Committee to Re-develop the old Port Harcourt City Centre, adjoining lands and waterfronts. The purpose of the committee, according to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, who inaugurated the Committee on…

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has admitted that Police Public Relations Officers across the country are not living up to expectations in reacting to crimes. This confirms complaints by journalists about the PPROs ignoring calls and messages when contacted over crimes and other unwanted occurrences within their various terrains. Adejobi was reacting to…

.. At least 12 suspected ammunition dealers have died this week after their boat capsized while transporting weapons to gangs attacking a coastal town in Haiti. The deceased persons said to be part of a gang attacking the town of Arcahaie, met their death after their boat hit the reef while supplying extra weapons…

A Chief Magistrate in Ondo State, Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi, has remanded a 15-year-old female student of Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, for allegedly stabbing her 17-year-old colleague, Habib Salau, to death. The magistrate ordered her remand at the Ondo State Juvenile Home in Akure, pending advice from the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).…

.. President Bola Tinubu ought to have recused himself as the minister overseeing the Ministry of Petroleum to give credence to the cabinet reshuffle which he carried out on Wednesday. This is the view of some analysts on the prospects of the changes the president made in his cabinet. Dr Chike Obasi, a public…

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are now with the All Progressives Congress, APC. Aiyedatiwa asserted that PDP’s umbrella has been torn into shreds, hence people of the state should chase away the party with their votes. The governor,…

.. The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against nine individuals for spreading false reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) laid siege to the National Assembly in a bid to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawsuit stems from an article published by OrderPaper Nigeria, a media platform, accusing the DSS of…

The Special Assistant to former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar on Digital Media Strategy, Demola Olarewaju, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in his midterm cabinet reshuffle. Olarenwaju warned that Bianca won’t help Tinubu get votes from the Southeast in 2027 because…

.. The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) announced its readiness to train farmers in vegetable production, focusing on the F1 species of bell pepper. Professor Ayo Olalusi, the team lead for vegetable production, explained that the process involves planting and nurturing this hybrid variety, which offers several advantages over traditional types. During a…

The Nigerian Army said troops deployed across various parts of Zamfara and Katsina states, acting on intelligence, successfully intercepted and thwarted terrorists’ activities, recovered weapons and rescued hostages. This was contained in a statement posted on its WhatsApp and Instagram account. According to the statement, troops in Zamfara State on October 1 responded to a…

.. …Hails NNPCL’s Fight Against Crude Oil Theft The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for swift judicial action against those apprehended for oil theft, describing them as economic saboteurs whose activities have had damaging effects on Nigeria’s economy and international standing. Speaking while briefing the press on Thursday in Abuja,…