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Kano anti-corruption agency investigates N1.5bn foreign scholarship scam
Published: October 12, 2024 09:55
The Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission has commenced investigation into an alleged foreign scholarship fraud worth N1.5 billion. The Commission is questioning two top officials of the state Ministry of Higher Education regarding…
There’ll be gang up to remove Akpabio as Senate President – Primate Ayodele
Published: October 12, 2024 09:47
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday warned of an imminent gang up against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The prophet said the gang up would be an offshoot of Akpsbio’s inability to manage his statements.…
Man supplying food to bandits arrested in Ekiti
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/man-supplying-food-to-bandits-arrested-in-ekiti/
Published: October 12, 2024 09:23
A man by name Musa Abdulai, suspected to be an agent of the bandits in Ekiti State and supplying food items to them at their hideouts, has been arrested. According to the press release made available to DAILY POST by the Head of the Communications…
Anambra govt busts syndicate producing fake drinks
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/anambra-govt-busts-syndicate-producing-fake-drinks/
Published: October 12, 2024 09:20
Anambra State Ministry of health has busted an illegal wine factory which produces all manner of exotic drinks, faking authentic products. The ministry, working in collaboration with a state paramilitary Agency, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra,…
Transfer: Super Falcons defender, Imuran joins London City Lionesses
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/transfer-super-falcons-defender-imuran-joins-london-city-lionesses/
Published: October 12, 2024 09:20
Super Falcons defender, Rofiat Imuran has joined English Women’s Championship club, London City Lionesses. Imuran penned a three-year contract at Hayes Lane. The 20-year-old previously played for French club, Stade Reims. The centre-back helped the Red and…
EPL: It’s dangerous – Erik ten Hag told to remove Fernandes as Man United captain
Published: October 12, 2024 08:46
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has been told he needs to remove Bruno Fernandes as the club’s captain. Former manager and professional footballer, Alan Pardew, urged the Red Devils boss to remove the armband from Portuguese. He reckoned the Portugal…
Transfer: It’s a shock, I’m sad – Kevin Großkreutz on Jurgen Klopp’s new job
Published: October 12, 2024 08:42
Former Borussia Dortmund star, Kevin Großkreutz has expressed his shock over Jurgen Klopp’s decision to work with Red Bull. The German gaffer announced during the week that he has decided to work with Red Bull just a few months after he left his job as…
EPL: He turns things around – Bruno Fernandes on Pep Guardiola’s potential replacement at Man City
Published: October 12, 2024 08:27
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has hailed Ruben Amorim, who is widely being tipped to become Manchester City’s next manager. Fernandes believes that the Portuguese, who currently manages the Sporting CP, has turned things around for his club.…
Girl Child Day: Ogun advocates increased representation of women in key positions
Published: October 12, 2024 08:23
Special Adviser to the Ogun State government on education, Mrs Ronke Soyombo has advocated for an increased representation of women in the nation’s technical and scientific education system. Soyombo, while lamenting that girls confront barriers such as…
Transfer: Man Utd officials should be arrested for selling midfielder – Di Canio
Published: October 12, 2024 08:17
Former West Ham striker, Paolo Di Canio has claimed that Manchester United chiefs should be arrested after selling Scott McTominay in the summer. The Scotland midfielder signed for Napoli in a £27.5million deal, as Erik ten Hag decided to bring in Manuel…
CNG: NNPC signs gas supply deal for $3.3bn methanol plant in Bayelsa
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/cng-nnpc-signs-gas-supply-deal-for-3-3bn-methanol-plant-in-bayelsa/
Published: October 12, 2024 08:00
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited signed a partnership with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip, to complete a historic agreement to supply gas to a $3.3 billion methanol plant being developed by Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company…
Ballon d’Or: I would vote for Ademola Lookman – Atalanta coach, Gasperini
Published: October 12, 2024 08:00
Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gaseperini has said his Ballon d’Or vote would go to Ademola Lookman. Lookman is the only African player nominated for the award this year. The Super Eagles wrote his name in history books, after he scored a hat-trick against…
Super Eagles to face Russia in friendly 2025
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/super-eagles-to-face-russia-in-friendly-2025/
Published: October 12, 2024 07:56
Nigeria and Russia will clash in a friendly in 2025, DAILY POST reports. According to Russian journalist, Bartlomiej Banasiew, FIFA match agent, Jairo Pachon is working hard to arrange the game. “Our representatives are cooperating with the Russia Football…
NNPC: Reverse sudden fuel price hike – Peter tells Tinubu
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/nnpc-reverse-sudden-fuel-price-hike-peter-tells-tinubu/
Published: October 12, 2024 07:56
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, charged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel. Obi described the sudden price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, as…
Tinubu departs UK for France as Nigerians lament fuel price hike
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/tinubu-departs-uk-for-france-as-nigerians-lament-fuel-price-hike/
Published: October 12, 2024 07:07
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement” after spending over a week in the UK. The Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters to the president,…
AFCONQ 2025: They over-respected Super Eagles, wasted 14 minutes – Eguavoen slams Libya
Published: October 12, 2024 06:56
Super Eagles’ interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has hit out at Libya for ‘over-respecting’ his team during both sides’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, qualifier on Friday. The Mediterranean Knights frustrated Eguavoen’s men with their delay tactics for…
NPFL: Adedayo returns to Remo Stars training after injury layoff
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/npfl-adedayo-returns-to-remo-stars-training-after-injury-layoff/
Published: October 12, 2024 06:53
Remo Stars midfielder, Olamilekan Adedayo has returned to training after a short injury layoff. Adedayo sustained an ankle injury in the Sky Blue Stars clash against Sunshine Stars. According to reports, the midfielder has joined the rest of his teammates…
NPFL: Nasarawa United can shock Remo Stars in Ikenne – Collins
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/npfl-nasarawa-united-can-shock-remo-stars-in-ikenne-collins/
Published: October 12, 2024 06:44
Nasarawa United defender, Victor Collins is confident the team will beat Remo Stars, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners will lock horns with Remo Stars in Ikenne on Sunday. Collins believed that the Lafia club could secure a positive result in the game.…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars duo ruled out of Rangers clash
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/npfl-sunshine-stars-duo-ruled-out-of-rangers-clash/
Published: October 12, 2024 06:44
Sunshine Stars will be without two of their regular players in Saturday’s (today) matchday six encounter against Rangers. The players are Achi Nnaemeka and Ogechukwu Ogbu. Nnemeka is nursing an injury, while Ogbu is suspended for the game. Sunshine Stars…
Namibian Govt seeks Nigeria’s support on fight against corruption
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/namibian-govt-seeks-nigerias-support-on-fight-against-corruption/
Published: October 12, 2024 06:31
The Government of Namibia has approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training opportunities, as well as sharing of expertise with personnel of the Namibian Anti-corruption Commission in the…
Naira-for-crude: LCCI reveals solution to crash fuel price in Nigeria
Published: October 12, 2024 06:31
The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry said that the Nigerian government should supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery at N1000 per dollar exchange to crash the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). The President of LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa disclosed…
AFCONQ 2025: Eguavoen speaks on starting Dele-Bashiru in second leg against Libya
Published: October 12, 2024 06:14
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Austin Eguavoen has refused to disclosed information on whether Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is going to start the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Tuesday. Dele-Bashiru was the hero on Friday…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Onyemaechi blasts Libya over delay tactics
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/afcon-2025-qualifier-onyemaechi-blasts-libya-over-delay-tactics/
Published: October 12, 2024 06:04
Bruno Onyemaechi has expressed satisfaction with the team’s victory over Libya, even as he blasted the North Africans for their time-wasting antics. Nigeria claimed a 1-0 victory over Nasser Al-Hadiri’s side, with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netting the winning…
Past Ondo governors record only 20 per cent success – SDP guber candidate, Akingboye
Published: October 12, 2024 06:02
The gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the forthcoming election in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has declared that past governors in the state have recorded only 20 per cent success. Akingboye made this declaration…
Zamfara marks one year without polio virus
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/zamfara-marks-one-year-without-polio-virus/
Published: October 12, 2024 06:00
Zamfara State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Aisha M Z Anka has announced that the State has marked one year without incidence of polio virus. She disclosed this at a one-day town hall meeting on the upcoming Integration Measles Vaccination Campaign in Gusau,…
Petrol price hike: Why we accepted N70,000 minimum wage – Ajaero
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/petrol-price-hike-why-we-accepted-n70000-minimum-wage-ajaero/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:56
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has revealed the reasons the organized labour accepted the N70,000 minimum wage during the national minimum wage talks at the President Villa, Abuja. Ajaero, while fielding questions during the…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Simon reacts to Super Eagles’ win over Libya
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/afcon-2025-qualifier-simon-reacts-to-super-eagles-win-over-libya/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:55
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon was satisfied with the outcome of the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter against Libya. Nigeria maintained top spot in Group A with a 1-0 victory over the North Africans. Lazio midfielder,…
George Baldock: Family confirms cause of death
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/george-baldock-family-confirms-cause-of-death/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:52
The family of former Sheffield United defender, George Baldock, has confirmed that he drowned while swimming in a pool at his home in Athens. The family revealed the cause of his death in a statement on Friday. The 31-year-old was found dead inside the…
‘It’s going to be hostile’ – Troost-Ekong anticipates tough battle against Libya
Published: October 12, 2024 05:52
Wiliam Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles must brace up for a difficult test against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Benina. Augustine Eguavoen’s side triumphed over the North Africans 1-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three…
Rivers crisis: Condemnations trail police conduct
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/rivers-crisis-condemnations-trail-police-conduct/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:39
The political disagreement between the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has degenerated to a point that the police have unfortunately been dragged into…
Court fixes Nov. 1 to rule in final forfeiture of $2.045m, properties linked to Emefiele
Published: October 12, 2024 05:36
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has fixed November 1, 2024 to rule on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the final forfeiture of the $2.045million, seven choice landed properties and shares involving former…
Presidency gives reason for Tinubu’s trip from UK to France
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/presidency-gives-reason-for-tinubus-trip-from-uk-to-france/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:35
President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has addressed fresh criticisms trailing his principal’s trip to France. Tinubu is currently on a two-week leave in the UK. On Friday, it emerged that the president had left the…
Nigeria vs Libya: Eguavoen, Boniface struggle to impress in narrow Super Eagles win
Published: October 12, 2024 05:34
Nigeria squeezed past Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday. It ended 1-0. The full-time score might have reflected a tight encounter. But it was not. The Super Eagles dominated most of the match played at the Godswill Akpabio…
Police confirm man dead in Ogun hotel
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/police-confirm-man-dead-in-ogun-hotel/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:29
Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that one Lanre Ogungbe, 32, was discovered dead in a hotel room at Soyoye in Abeokuta. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Friday in Abeokuta said the incident occurred at 2 p.m. on…
Troops smash IPOB/ESN camp, rescue hostages, arrest gunrunner
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/troops-smash-ipob-esn-camp-rescue-hostages-arrest-gunrunner/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:28
The Nigerian Army troops have successfully dismantled terrorists’ hideouts, apprehended key terrorist elements, and seized firearms, as well as logistics. In a statement on its social media platform, it said some Boko Haram fighters and their families…
Police nab man for allegedly defiling 12-year-old daughter in Ogun
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/police-nab-man-for-allegedly-defiling-12-year-old-daughter-in-ogun/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:26
Operatives of the Ogun State police have arrested a 41-year old man for having unlawful sexual relationship with his 12-year-old biological daughter (name withheld) in Yewa-North local government area of the state. The suspect identified as Aliu Ibrahim…
Drama as Fayose declares self PDP national Chairman, suspends Atiku, Wike, others [VIDEO]
Published: October 12, 2024 05:23
Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared himself the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Isaac went further to announce the suspension of some top members from the two factions of the party, such…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/12/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-saturday-morning-41/
Published: October 12, 2024 05:17
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement”. This was disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen blasts Libya’s time-wasting antics
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/afcon-2025-qualifier-eguavoen-blasts-libyas-time-wasting-antics/
Published: October 11, 2024 21:25
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has blasted Libya for their time-wasting antics. The Mediterranean Knights frustrated the Super Eagles with their delay tactics for the majority of the game. Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s 86th-minute…
Tinubu’s commitment to financial reforms worthwhile — Senator Lado
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/tinubus-commitment-to-financial-reforms-worthwhile-senator-lado/
Published: October 11, 2024 21:22
The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado Mohammed, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing financial reforms and emphasis on fiscal discipline are worthwhile and should be supported by all well-meaning…
Kwara govt launches flood campaign in riverine areas
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/kwara-govt-launches-flood-campaign-in-riverine-areas/
Published: October 11, 2024 21:13
In a bid to avert the loss of lives and property due to flooding, the Kwara State Government has launched a comprehensive sensitisation campaign in the riverine areas of the state. The sensitisation campaign team, which was led by Commissioner for…
IGP donates N60m to police personnel involved in accident after Edo election
Published: October 11, 2024 21:04
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has donated relief funds to the families of 16 officers involved in a fatal motor accident on September 24, 2024, while returning to Kano after elections special duty in Edo State. DAILY POST recalls that police…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen relieved after Super Eagles’ win over Libya
Published: October 11, 2024 20:45
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen was relieved after his side claimed a nervy 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Uyo on Friday night. Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the winning goal for the three-time African…
EPL: He’s a monster – Darren Bent on Arsenal star
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/epl-hes-a-monster-darren-bent-on-arsenal-star/
Published: October 11, 2024 20:20
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has described Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori as a ‘monster’ in football. Bent said the Italian defender, who joined the Gunners in the summer, is a brilliant player. The Premier League North London club signed…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen singles out one Super Eagles player after 1-0 win over Libya
Published: October 11, 2024 20:16
The interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has hailed Victor Boniface’s performance in their 1-0 win over Libya on Friday. Nigeria pulled off a narrow victory over the North Africans in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the…
No faction in PDP – Bauchi governor declares
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/no-faction-in-pdp-bauchi-governor-declares/
Published: October 11, 2024 20:11
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed recent speculations of internal divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The governor, who doubles as Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, declared that there is no faction within the party.…
EPL: I don’t see captains in the team — Rooney on Man United
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/epl-i-dont-see-captains-in-the-team-rooney-on-man-united/
Published: October 11, 2024 19:54
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has suggested that the club currently has no captain. The former England international questioned the current crop of players at Old Trafford as the club’s struggles this season continue. In seven Premier…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Sports Minister Enoh praises Super Eagles duo after win over Libya
Published: October 11, 2024 19:51
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has singled out the Super Eagles duo Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Moses Simon for special praise following Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier’s 1-0 win over Libya on Friday. Enoh, in a tweet via…
Oyetola flags off Gateway inland dry port
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/oyetola-flags-off-gateway-inland-dry-port/
Published: October 11, 2024 19:46
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has flagged off the Ogun Gateway Inland Dry Port on Friday. Oyetola noted that the port would not only lay a foundation for a key logistics hub but would also create over 5,000 direct jobs, and…
Minna-Bida road project will improve economic status of communities — Niger govt
Published: October 11, 2024 19:42
The Niger State Government has revealed that work has been intensified on numerous ongoing road projects across the state as part of its efforts to stimulate the socio-economic well-being of rural and urban communities of the state. The governor’s Special…
Nigeria vs Libya: I expected more — Eguavoen reacts to Super Eagles’ 1-0 win
Published: October 11, 2024 19:25
The interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has reacted to the side’s 1-0 win over Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on Friday. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the only goal in the 90th minute of the encounter at the…
Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM unite to celebrate Jazzhole’s legacy, grassroots music in Lagos
Published: October 11, 2024 19:20
At Waterside, Lekki, an unforgettable night of music and culture unfolded as Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM came together to celebrate Jazzhole and its contribution to Nigeria’s rich music scene. The event, part of the global Studio Monkey Shoulder…
4 reportedly dead as trailer fell into ditch in Ogbomosho [PHOTOS]
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/4-reportedly-dead-as-trailer-fell-into-ditch-in-ogbomosho-photos/
Published: October 11, 2024 18:51
Four people have reportedly died after a trailer fell into a ditch along the old Oyo-Ogbomosho Road. DAILY POST learnt that several other people also sustained various degrees of injuries as a result of the accident that occurred on Thursday night. The…
I’ve never earned wages from Covenant University – Bishop Oyedepo
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/ive-never-earned-wages-from-covenant-university-bishop-oyedepo/
Published: October 11, 2024 18:36
The chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, said on Friday that since the inception of the institution, he has not earned any wages. Oyedepo, who is the founder of Living Faith Church, disclosed this during Covenant University’s 19th…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles labour to 1-0 win over Libya
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/afcon-2025-qualifier-super-eagles-labour-to-1-0-win-over-libya/
Published: October 11, 2024 18:32
Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the winning goal as the Super Eagles defeated Libya 1-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles moved the ball around with confidence early in the game but failed to…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Nigeria go top of Group D with 1-0 win over Libya
Published: October 11, 2024 18:29
Nigeria have gone top of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The Super Eagles claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Libya in a MatchDay 3 fixture on Friday. The game was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa…
Delta govt distributes fertilisers to farmers
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/delta-govt-distributes-fertilisers-to-farmers/
Published: October 11, 2024 18:22
The Delta State Government has distributed 9,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers’ associations to support food security and productivity in the state. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at a meeting with the leadership of the…
PDP crisis: Go, join APC – Dino Melaye mocks Damagum
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/pdp-crisis-go-join-apc-dino-melaye-mocks-damagum/
Published: October 11, 2024 18:03
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye on Friday charged the suspended acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Melaye, who described Damagum as an agent of destruction, said the…
A new chapter in pension management
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/a-new-chapter-in-pension-management/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:59
Imagine a world where your pension fund isn’t just a number on a dashboard, but a reflection of your life’s journey. Fortunately, two industry leaders, Access Pensions and ARM Pensions, have joined forces to create Access ARM Pensions, managing over ₦3…
Naira depreciates against dollar to end week on negative note
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/naira-depreciates-against-dollar-to-end-week-on-negative-note/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:56
The naira depreciated against the dollar at the foreign exchange market to end the week on a negative note. FMDQ data showed that the naira weakened to N1641.27 per dollar on Friday from N1622.57 exchanged on Thursday, recording N18.7 loss. Meanwhile, the…
Rivers LG polls: Observers blame Fubara’s refusal to obey court judgement for violence
Published: October 11, 2024 17:51
Independent observers have attributed the violence and arson that followed the recently concluded local government election in Rivers State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s refusal to obey court judgement. DAILY POST reports that the controversial local…
Two arrested over alleged threat to life in Edo
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/two-arrested-over-alleged-threat-to-life-in-edo/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:39
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly threatening to burn down a house and kill its occupants. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Benin City. Yamu said…
Nigeria Customs auctions seized petrol at N630 per litre
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/nigeria-customs-auctions-seized-petrol-at-n630-per-litre/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:25
The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, seized by its operatives in Yola, Adamawa State. Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi made this known at a press briefing in the North-Eastern state.…
First Lady Tinubu seeks robust investments on girl-child education
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/first-lady-tinubu-seeks-robust-investments-on-girl-child-education/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:22
The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for more financial investment and moral support for the girl child’s education for a better-secured future. She made the call on Friday in a message to mark the year 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, with…
Immigration preventing me from leaving Nigeria — Sowore
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/immigration-preventing-me-from-leaving-nigeria-sowore/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:19
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian Immigration Service of harassing him at the airport. Sowore accused Immigration of attempting to prevent him from leaving Nigeria because his name…
Joint task force raids illegal alcohol factory in Onitsha
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/joint-task-force-raids-illegal-alcohol-factory-in-onitsha/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:17
A joint task force of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA, Brigade and the Presidential Task Force against Economic Sabotage and Oil Vandalism has busted a syndicate engaged in production and sales of counterfeit alcoholic drinks in Onitsha. The…
EPL: God told me not to sign for Chelsea – Omorodion
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/epl-god-told-me-not-to-sign-for-chelsea-omorodion/
Published: October 11, 2024 17:01
FC Porto striker, Samu Omorodion, has claimed that God told him not to join Chelsea, despite coming close to signing for the Premier League club. The Blues had a £34million agreement for the 20-year-old with Atletico Madrid. But the deal fell through amid…
Soon, nationalism, hope will replace despair, poverty with prosperity in Nigeria – lssa-Onilu
Published: October 11, 2024 16:59
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has assured that sooner than later in Nigeria, despair would be replaced by nationalism and hope and poverty with prosperity. The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, stated in Asaba on Friday during the…
Dangote Refinery: I don’t expect fuel hike in Nigeria – Akpabio
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/11/dangote-refinery-i-dont-expect-fuel-hike-in-nigeria-akpabio/
Published: October 11, 2024 16:57
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed hope that there won’t be any further increment in the pump price of fuel. Akpabio explained that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has ended its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote…
EPL: Why I won’t become Man United’s interim manager – Roy Keane
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Published: October 11, 2024 16:57
Manchester United legend, Roy Keane, has given an honest reason why he would not be replacing Erik ten Hag as the club’s manager. The former Premier League icon was responding to a question about him potentially replacing the Dutchman. The 53-year-old…
NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari loses daughter
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Published: October 11, 2024 16:55
The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, on Friday lost his daughter. The 24-year-old has since been buried in Abuja according to Islamic rights. Her death was disclosed in a condolence message by a…
Shettima commiserates Mele Kyari Over daughter’s death
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Published: October 11, 2024 16:52
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has sympathized with the family of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd over the loss of his daughter, Fatima Kyari. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the…
Ogun LG polls: OGSIEC to publish list of successful candidates on Monday
Published: October 11, 2024 16:35
Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), has said list of successfully screened candidates will be published on Monday, October 14, 2024. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Babatunde Osibodu, said this during the just concluded screening exercise,…
Wike vs Fubara – Shehu Sani identifies six Nigerian crisis only God can resolve
Published: October 11, 2024 16:32
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, on Friday identified six crises in Nigeria only God can personally resolve. Sani said the crisis between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike can…
How come you can’t afford diesel after ‘stealing’ for 24 years – APC ridicules Amaechi
Published: October 11, 2024 16:30
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has slammed a former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi following his recent interview. During the interview, the former minister had hit hard on the current administration, wondering why Nigerian youths have…
You’re a leech dependant on state resources – APC replies Ameachi
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Published: October 11, 2024 16:27
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has been a leechy dependant on state resources almost all of his adult life. It said attempting to hoodwink Nigerians into his web of false…
Benue: Reps member files N1bn defamatory suit against Gov Alia, two others
Published: October 11, 2024 16:24
The member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Hon Terseer Ugbor, has filed a N1 billion defamatory suit against the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia. Also joined as co-defendants in the suit marked MHC/422/2024 are the Chief Press…
Ongoing financial reforms of President Tinubu laudable – Senator Lado
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Published: October 11, 2024 16:18
The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado Mohammed, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the aftermath of the senate screening of the Director General of Pension Commission, PenCom, Ms Omolola Bridget Oloworaran.…
Ndume begs Tinubu to reduce fuel, food prices, says Nigerians are suffering
Published: October 11, 2024 16:12
The senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm that certain fifth columnists are working hard to sabotage the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ndume said the astronomical increase in…
Police re-arrest escaped convict in Borno
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Published: October 11, 2024 15:49
The Police Command in Borno State has re-arrested a convict, Kyari Kur, who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. Kur also known as Henry, escaped from the facility in September after part of the perimeter fence collapsed due to a…
International Day of the Girl Child: Challenge norms, biases – Enugu commissioner, others
Published: October 11, 2024 15:39
Enugu State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Ngozi Enih has charged the girl-child to challenge all the norms and biases detrimental to her growth and development. Enih gave the charge in Enugu at a summit on Friday to…
NPFL: Babaganaru assures Akwa United will end barren run vs Kano Pillars
Published: October 11, 2024 15:38
Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru, is optimistic his team will soon end their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. The Promise Keepers have drawn two and lost three of their opening five games of the season.…
Ex-Liverpool star, Cormack is dead
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Published: October 11, 2024 15:29
Former Liverpool midfielder, Peter Cormack, is dead. Cormack died at the age of 78. The Reds made the announcement in a statement via their website on Friday. “Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former midfielder Peter Cormack, aged 78,”…
2027: ‘Scheming will not make one governor’ – Buni’s aide tells oppositions
Published: October 11, 2024 15:25
The Yobe State Government has described as unfortunate that some people have already started scheming for the 2027 governorship to succeed Governor Mai Mala Buni. Senior Special Assistant on Digital and Strategic Communications to the Yobe State…
Nnamdi Kanu: Your double standard stinks – HURIWA slams DHQ over comment on Asari Dokubo
Published: October 11, 2024 15:22
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed the position of the military hierarchy as offensive double standards after the Defence Headquarters stated that it chose not to go after former Niger Delta militant warlord, Mujahid…
Nigeria has 320 unmanned border routes – Ex-immigration boss reveals
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Published: October 11, 2024 15:19
Retired Assistant Comptroller-General ACG of Immigration, Sunday Fagbamigbe, has revealed that Nigeria has over 320 unmanned illegal border routes, which fuels insecurity in the country. Fagbamigbe, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on…
Those who accepted ‘spaghetti, wrappers’ now facing hardship – Damagum mocks Nigerians who voted Tinubu
Published: October 11, 2024 15:18
The embattled Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has mocked Nigerians who supported the current government under President Bola Tinubu, saying they are now enduring the consequences of trading their votes for…
Fuji supremacy: Taye Currency tenders public apology to Pasuma over comments
Published: October 11, 2024 15:16
Popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency has publicly apologised to his senior colleague, Pasuma, over his recent comment about him. Taye Currency had during a recent performance disapproved of fans calling Pasuma his ‘father’ in the music industry. He noted…
Enugu Disco issues disconnection notice over unpaid N200bn electricity debt
Published: October 11, 2024 15:15
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has issued a disconnection notice to its customers over electricity debt to the tune of over N200 billion. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh on Friday. Accordingly, EEDC,…
PDP hails Ondo Assembly over rejection of supplementary budget, says Finance Commissioner now ‘thin god ‘
Published: October 11, 2024 15:12
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter has hailed the members of the state House of Assembly for halting the process of passing the 2024 supplementary budget into law. According to the opposition party, the courage exhibited by the lawmakers…
PDP crisis: Opposition lawmakers back Yayari as acting Chairman, okay Damagun’s sack
Published: October 11, 2024 15:11
Opposition lawmakers’ coalition has backed the emergence of Ahmed Mohammed Yayari as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Acting National Chairman and expressed their full support for the removal of former Acting Chairman Umar Illya Damagun. Following the…
Insecurity: We will not rest until Nigerians are safe – Matawalle
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Published: October 11, 2024 15:10
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has assured the people of the North West that the Federal Government will not rest until peace is fully restored in the region and Nigeria as a whole. He stated that a security…
BREAKING: APC suspends Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri
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Published: October 11, 2024 14:58
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, along with its 2019 Bayelsa governorship candidate, David Lyon, due to alleged anti-party activities. Alongside Lokpobiri and Lyon,…
Super Eagles Line-up vs Libya
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Published: October 11, 2024 14:50
The Super Eagles will line-up in a 4-3-3 formation in tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will between the sticks. The quartet of Ola…
TikTok Influencer Salo reportedly shot in Lekki, Lagos
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Published: October 11, 2024 14:35
Nigerian social media personality, Oloba Salo, has been hospitalised after being shot in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The viral news on social media was accompanied by videos showing Salo being rushed into a hospital ward. The TikToker reportedly…
Fuel hike: CSO calls for investigation into alleged corruption in oil sector
Published: October 11, 2024 14:29
The Coalition for Energy Reforms and Good Governance Advocacy has called on the Federal Government to immediately investigate alleged corruptions in the oil sector. The coalition made the call on Friday during a press conference in Abuja while reacting to…
Cuban singer El Taiger dies one week after being shot
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Published: October 11, 2024 14:03
Popular reggaeton singer, El Taiger is dead. The 37-year-old died on Thursday October 10 2024, a week after being shot in the head. His family confirmed the incident in an official statement share on the singer’s Instagram stories. “On October 3, shortly…
Insecurity: New FCT Police Commissioner tours Ushafa, other communities in Bwari council
Published: October 11, 2024 14:00
Newly posted Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Friday, visited Ushafa and a few other communities in Bwari Area Council to asses the security situation in the area. A statement by the…
Empowering the Future: How Nigeria Energy is shaping innovation through Energy-X Contest
Published: October 11, 2024 13:44
Nigeria’s energy sector faces critical challenges, with clean and reliable power being one of the most pressing issues in West Africa. As the country navigates its energy transition, young innovators are stepping up to provide solutions. Nigeria Energy,…
Court order didn’t stop PDP NWC before sacking Damagun – Ugochinyere
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Published: October 11, 2024 13:43
Spokesperson of Nigeria opposition lawmakers coalition, Hon Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has said that court order didn’t stop the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before they sacked the acting National Chairman, Illiya Damagun.…
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