Tag: national
Edo: We paid police N64m to release our party members – PDP
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that it paid N64 million to the Nigeria Police to release its members who were arrested before the conduct of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. DAILY POST reports that the state chairman of the party, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, made the allegation at…
‘EFCC operatives invaded our live broadcast, abducted presenters’ – Enugu Radio
The management of the Enugu-based radio station, Urban 94.5FM has raised an alarm on how some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission invaded its live broadcast on Monday, 14th October. The radio station disclosed this in a statement, noting that the incident happened at about 5:45 pm. According to the Radio station, the…
Super Eagles: FG Summons Libyan Diplomat As Players Boycott AFCON Qualifier
.. The Federal Government on Monday, summoned the Libyan Charge d’Affaires in Abuja over the alleged mistreatment of the Super Eagles players and officials in the North African country, ahead of their AFCON qualifiers. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuga, disclosed this to journalists after meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential…
Gunmen kill Agbarho DPO, others in Delta
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers ambushed and shot dead the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. DAILY POST gathered that the DPO was killed alongside some policemen, at about 1:am on Monday. The gunmen also shot and injured the DPO of Orerokpe Division, who was…
Teachers Chart Way Forward Amid Shortages, Professionalism Challenges
.. To address teacher shortages and ensure a strong future for education, Nigerian teachers are gathering online for their annual conference on October 16-17. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, the Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria(TRCN), Dr. Stella- Maria Nwokeocha, stated that the 4th Annual Online Conference of Registered…
Edo Guber: We have petitioned election tribunal – PDP
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, said it has filed a petition at the tribunal challenging the conduct of the last September 21, 2024 governorship in the State. DAILY POST reports that the State chairman of the party, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi disclosed this at a press conference in Benin…
NGX Lists Aradel Holdings’ 4.34 Billion Shares Worth N3.05trn
.. Aradel Holdings Plc, an integrated energy company, listed 4.34 billion shares on Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Main Board. The shares listed at N702.69 per share through a “Listing by Introduction,” boosted the market capitalization of NGX by N3.05trn, marking a significant milestone in the oil and gas sector’s participation in the stock market.…
Do not oppress your subjects — Olubadan warns new Mogajis, Baales
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has warned the newly installed Mogajis and Baales in Ibadanland not to use their positions to oppress their subjects. The traditional ruler gave this admonition during the installation of 12 Mogajis and three Baales. DAILY POST reports that the installation of the new traditional title holders was…
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Strangling Trader To Death In Nasarawa
.. The Nasarawa police command has arrestedtwo suspects for allegedly abducting and killing Felicia Namkywa, a petty trader, in Obi LGA of the state. The spokesperson of the command, Rahman Nansel disclosed this while speaking to the press that the suspects were members of the Shember community, Agwatashi village. Nansel said police detectives from…
Fire guts Zamfara Speaker’s residence
Parts of the residence of the Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki has been gutted by fire in Gusau, the State capital. The incident occurred over the weekend. No casualty was recorded but properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
Sokoto Govt Cuts Price Of Rice By 55%
.. The Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Monday kickstarted the sales of the 55 per cent discount on rice and other essential items procured for residents at an estimated sum of N14bn. The food gesture aims to cushion various economic hardships for Nigerians as a result of various reforms including the removal of…
PDP: New acting national chairman hits the ground running – Lawmakers’ coalition spokesman
The new acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Yayari Mohammed, has been hailed for his decision to hit the ground running in the party. The spokesman of the opposition lawmakers’ coalition, Ikenga Ugochinyere, in a statement in Abuja, said, “The decision of the new acting chairman demonstrates his understanding of the urgency…
Edo PDP Approaches Tribunal Over Election Of Ighodalo
.. The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a petition to challenge the outcome of the September 21 governorship election,which saw the election of Monday Ighodalo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The State chairman of the party, Tony Aziegbemi, disclosed this to journalists at the party’s secretariat on…
Kogi Journalists decry epileptic services by Telecommunications providers in state
The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ in Kogi State has frowned at the poor telecommunication services currently being experienced by subscribers in the state with a call on the relevant stakeholders to resolve the issues and restore services without further delay. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Segun…
Three feared dead in Lagos tanker accident
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed an accident involving a fully loaded tanker that experienced brake failure, resulting in the loss of three lives. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at Second Rainbow, inward Mile 2 along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. A…
NNPP members disown Kwankwaso as party leader
Some factional members of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, have disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the party leader. Leading the anti-Kwankwasiya campaign at the party secretariat in Minna, Niger State, the factional National Chairman of the party, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, said Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya group were threats to the progress and existence…
Tell Nigerians how many people N70,000 minimum wage covers – NLC to lawmakers
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on modalities for the coverage of the new national minimum wage. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this during a book launch on Monday in Abuja. Recall that on July 24, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said during a plenary session…
Reps Kick Over MDAs’ Refusal To Implement Disability Act Signed By Buhari
.. The House of Representatives Committee on Persons With Disabilities has lamented the refusal of the Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to implement the ‘Discrimination Against Persons With Disability (prohibition) act 2018’ popularly known as ‘Disability Act 2018’ signed into law by Muhammadu Buhari when he was president. The committee made the observation on…
Police detain hotel manager over woman’s death in Lagos
Police in Lagos have detained a hotel manager in the Dopemu area over the death of a woman who allegedly came to their facility with an unknown man. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to NAN on Sunday. According to Hundeyin, the Dopemu Police Division received a report from the hotel…
Nigeria’s Labour Laws Against Informal Sector— Adeniyi
.. A former Special Adviser to the late President Umar Yar’Adua on Media and Publicity, Olusegun Adeniyi, has said the informal sector of the economy is not protected by Nigeria’s labour laws. He said this during a lecture to mark the new Legal Year 2024/2025 of the National Industrial Court with the theme “Is…