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2027: Independent candidacy: House of Reps renews action on bill
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/2027-independent-candidacy-house-of-reps-renews-action-on-bill/
Published: October 18, 2024 06:50
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the House of Representatives has created a Website to enhance public awareness and interaction on the Independent Candidacy Bill. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Spokesperson of the house, Rep. Akin Rotimi…
EPL: He can play alongside Rice – Dixon reveals player Arsenal should sign
Published: October 18, 2024 06:23
Former Arsenal defender, Lee Dixon has urged his old club to sign Angel Gomes from Lille next year. Dixon believes Gomes can play alongside Declan Rice in Arsenal’s midfield. According to him, the former Manchester United player would be a ‘superb’ signing…
Serie A: Chukwueze boost for AC Milan ahead Udinese clash
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/serie-a-chukwueze-boost-for-ac-milan-ahead-udinese-clash/
Published: October 18, 2024 06:19
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to training at Serie A club, AC Milan, DAILY POST reports. Chukwueze sustained injury on international duty with Nigeria last week and was released early. According to Milannews, Chukwueze did part of the training session with…
Fubara creating his problems – Okocha reveals 2027 plans against Rivers gov
Published: October 18, 2024 06:16
Embattled former Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tony Okocha, has said Governor Sim Fubara is creating problems for himself. Okocha explained that Fubara would be de-marketed ahead of the 2027 governorship…
EPL: Man City have already picked Guardiola’s replacement – Ederson
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/epl-man-city-have-already-picked-guardiolas-replacement-ederson/
Published: October 18, 2024 06:12
Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson, has insisted that the club have already picked manager, Pep Guardiola’s potential replacement at the Etihad. Guardiola’s future at Man City remains uncertain. The Spanaird’s current contract will expire at the end of…
We encountered wild animals, fed with grasses, flood water – Freed NYSC abductees
Published: October 18, 2024 05:57
Three, out of the eight corps members from Akwa Ibom State, who were kidnapped in Zamfara State on their way for the mandatory one year national service have recounted their harrowing experiences in their kidnappers’ den. The victims, before regaining…
LaLiga: I’ll not compare him with Messi – Deco confirms player to be face of Barcelona
Published: October 18, 2024 05:43
Barcelona director, Deco, has confirmed that Lamine Yamal can be the face and reference of the club for many years. The Portuguese, however, refused to compare Yamal with the club’s legend, Lionel Messi. Messi was the face of Barcelona for many years…
Kenyan Senate impeaches Deputy President
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/kenyan-senate-impeaches-deputy-president/
Published: October 18, 2024 05:41
The Kenyan Senate has impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The legislators voted Thursday evening regardless of a plea from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, to postpone the proceedings. Muite said Gachagua was hospitalised after falling very sick…
Council polls: Kogi govt restricts vehicular movement
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/council-polls-kogi-govt-restricts-vehicular-movement/
Published: October 18, 2024 05:37
Ahead of this Saturday Local Government election, Kogi State Government has restricted vehicular movement between the hours of 7am to 4pm on 19th October, 2023. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo disclosed this…
Insecurity: Joint military command a demonstration of FG’s commitment – Gov Sani
Published: October 18, 2024 05:36
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has said the establishment of the Joint Military Command and launch of Operation Fansan Yamma is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to decisively tackle the multidimensional challenges of…
EPL: He’s absolutely incredible, nobody goes past him – Ben White hails Arsenal star
Published: October 18, 2024 05:33
Arsenal defender, Ben White has hailed his club’s teammate, William Saliba, saying the Frenchman is absolutely incredible. Arsenal’s defence has been remarkably consistent over the past two seasons, with Saliba’s presence a major factor. The Frenchman was…
Include EFCC, ICPC Acts in Constitution – Falana tells NASS
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/include-efcc-icpc-acts-in-constitution-falana-tells-nass/
Published: October 18, 2024 05:30
A human rights activist, Femi Falana has urged the National Assembly to take advantage of the ongoing constitutional review to end the diversionary debate about the validity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt…
EPL: David Seaman names club to win title this season ahead of Man City
Published: October 18, 2024 05:27
Legendary Premier league goalkeeper, David Seaman, has picked Arsenal as firm contenders for the Premier League title this season. He believes the Gunners stand a good chance to beat Manchester City to the title, especially now that Rodri is injured and…
EPL: His speed worries defenders – Seaman names player to replace Saka in Arsenal lineup
Published: October 18, 2024 05:25
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Seaman, has named the player to take Bukayo Saka’s place in the Arsenal lineup if the winger is injured. Seaman sees Raheem Sterling as a replacement for the England winger. Arsenal will face Bournemouth in the Premier…
Jigawa explosion: We’ll assist Majia town – Nigerian Govt pledges
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/jigawa-explosion-well-assist-majia-town-nigerian-govt-pledges/
Published: October 18, 2024 05:23
The Federal Government has promised to assist Jigawa State in rebuilding Majia town where a recent fuel tanker explosion killed over 150 persons. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume disclosed this on Thursday in Majia town when he…
EPL: Didi Hamann predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea clash
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/epl-didi-hamann-predicts-liverpool-vs-chelsea-clash/
Published: October 18, 2024 05:21
Former Liverpool man, Dietmar “Didi” Hamann has predicted the outcome of the Reds’ Premier League clash this weekend against Chelsea. He believes his former team would beat Chelsea when both sides meet on Sunday. He said despite the fact that Chelsea are…
Nigerian Govt announces arrival of malaria vaccines, names pilot states
Published: October 18, 2024 05:19
Nigerian Government has announced the arrival of the first batch of 846,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccines, from the Vaccine Alliance, Gavi. Also, the Government through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, said that Kebbi and…
He thought I was after him – Orji Kalu opens up on fight with Obasanjo
Published: October 18, 2024 05:15
Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo thought he (Kalu) was after him (Obasanjo) when he recommended a six-year one term for President and Governors. Orji Uzor Kalu spoke on Channels Television’s Politics…
I earn total of N14m monthly from Senate, not enough to buy petrol – Orji Kalu
Published: October 18, 2024 05:12
Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that his monthly earning as a Senator is just N14m. The lawmaker, who represents Abia North in the Senate, disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television on Thursday. The Senator dismissed the…
No Senator has official car – Orji Uzor Kalu
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/18/no-senator-has-official-car-orji-uzor-kalu/
Published: October 18, 2024 05:10
The Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, has described as untrue the popular belief that Senators own official cars. The lawmaker discussed the issue when he appeared on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s…
Benue Govt rescues trafficked children from Edo
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/benue-govt-rescues-trafficked-children-from-edo/
Published: October 17, 2024 21:10
The Benue State Government has rescued two children from Ukum and one from Katsina-Ala local government areas who were trafficked to Benin in Edo State. This was disclosed on Thursday by the chairman of Ukum Local Government Area, Jonathan Modi. He said…
Ekiti Govt commences allocation of 6-month rent-free market stalls to traders
Published: October 17, 2024 21:04
The Ekiti State Government has announced the allocation of six-month rent-free stalls and shops for itinerant and street traders at the Oja Oba main market, Agric-Olope and Awedele markets. Ekiti State Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and…
‘The end is near’ – Messi
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/the-end-is-near-messi/
Published: October 17, 2024 20:53
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has admitted that he is approaching the end of his career as a professional footballer. Messi is currently the player that has won the most trophies in football history. The Inter Miami forward is at the tail end of his…
2024 Golden Boy Award: List of 20 nominees released
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/2024-golden-boy-award-list-of-20-nominees-released/
Published: October 17, 2024 20:52
A 20-man shortlist for the 2024 Golden Boy Award was released on Thursday evening. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) and Savinho (Girona/Manchester City) are some of the names that made the cut. The award is handed to the best…
No dispute arising from emergence of new King – Delta chiefs
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/no-dispute-arising-from-emergence-of-new-king-delta-chiefs/
Published: October 17, 2024 20:46
Prominent chiefs in Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, have said there is no dispute arising from the emergence of the new king, Prince Gregory Oputa, as due process was followed before he was crowned. The chiefs, in a…
Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere to become head coach of another English club
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/arsenals-jack-wilshere-to-become-head-coach-of-another-english-club/
Published: October 17, 2024 20:28
Arsenal’s under-18 team head coach, Jack Wilshere, is on the verge of becoming the new head coach of English club Norwich City. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday. In a tweet on his X account, Romano insisted that an…
Labbadia gives reasons for rejecting Super Eagles job
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/labbadia-gives-reasons-for-rejecting-super-eagles-job/
Published: October 17, 2024 20:24
Bruno Labbadia has opened up on his decision to turn down the Super Eagles coaching job, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced the appointment of the German as Super Eagles head coach in August. The former Germany…
No politician can dismantle Wike’s structure in Rivers — Okocha
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/no-politician-can-dismantle-wikes-structure-in-rivers-okocha/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:47
The caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has said that no politician in the state, including the governor, can dismantle the political structure of the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. He stated this on…
I’ve achieved everything in football — Messi
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/ive-achieved-everything-in-football-messi/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:43
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has insisted that he has achieved everything in football. Messi, who thanked God for his achievement in the game of soccer so far, said his biggest dream was to win the World Cup. The 37-year-old is the most decorated…
N85,000 minimum wage unexpected — Lagos union reacts
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/n85000-minimum-wage-unexpected-lagos-union-reacts/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:43
The Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council has said the announcement of N85,000 minimum wage approval by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was unexpected. The council made this known in a statement signed by all chairpersons and secretaries of the…
Security organisations must work together to defeat crime in Niger — Police
Published: October 17, 2024 19:31
Niger State Commissioner of Police Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has called for more partnership between the police and sister agencies, saying security challenges are increasing and no single agency can handle it alone in the state. Danmamman stated this…
Transfer: Kalu promises to give best at Real Betis
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/transfer-kalu-promises-to-give-best-at-real-betis/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:25
Chinyere Mercy Kalu has expressed her excitement after linking up with Spanish club Real Betis. Kalu, who was unveiled by the Andalusian club on Thursday, put pen to paper on a two-year contract. The 18-year-old played for Nigeria Women’s Football League…
FCTA will retrieve land from those who don’t develop it on time – Wike
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/fcta-will-retrieve-land-from-those-who-dont-develop-it-on-time-wike/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:21
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has said that for land to be allocated to any agency or institution, there must be an agreement with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, through the Land Department, that the institution…
EPL: What I love about Saka – David Beckham
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/epl-what-i-love-about-saka-david-beckham/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:18
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United ace David Beckham has revealed what he loves about Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Saka has enjoyed an excellent start to the 2024/25 season. The England international has scored two goals and provided seven assists in seven…
LP chairman, PDP candidate join APC ahead of LG poll in Kaduna
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/lp-chairman-pdp-candidate-join-apc-ahead-of-lg-poll-in-kaduna/
Published: October 17, 2024 19:14
Ahead of the Kaduna local government election scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, the state Labour Party chairman, Isah Chiroma, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kafachan Ward B Jema’a LGA councillorship candidate, Abdullahi Imrah, have…
NPFL: Rivers United maintain unbeaten run, Remo Stars fall in Jos
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/npfl-rivers-united-maintain-unbeaten-run-remo-stars-fall-in-jos/
Published: October 17, 2024 18:58
Rivers United extended their unbeaten streak to seven games after dispatching Shooting Stars 2-0 in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The first 45 minutes failed to produce a goal, with both teams failing to convert their chances. Rivers United, however, took the…
Kano local government election responsibility of state electoral commission – INEC
Published: October 17, 2024 18:57
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ambassador Abdu Zango, has said that this month’s local government council election in Kano is the responsibility of the state independent electoral commission.…
Number of out-of-school children in FCT annoying – Wike
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/number-of-out-of-school-children-in-fct-annoying-wike/
Published: October 17, 2024 18:42
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has taken the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, to task over the increasing number of out-of-school children in the country, calling on the agency to intensify efforts to reverse the trend.…
Naira depreciates further against dollar
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/naira-depreciates-further-against-dollar-2/
Published: October 17, 2024 18:36
The naira further depreciated against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. The FMDQ data showed that the naira again weakened to N1660.49 per dollar on Thursday from N1659.69 exchanged on Wednesday. Though the naira depreciated by N0.8 against the…
JAMB bows to pressure, extends 16-year admission age limit to 2025
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/jamb-bows-to-pressure-extends-16-year-admission-age-limit-to-2025/
Published: October 17, 2024 18:24
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, said on Thursday that universities and other tertiary institutions in the country can now admit candidates who will turn 16 by August 31, 2025. The board announced that the affected candidates can be…
LG Autonomy: We’ve left Egypt, don’t drag us back – APC chieftain, Klinsmann chides Soludo
Published: October 17, 2024 18:21
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, Pharm Chinedu Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann has expressed his displeasure with the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for stating that granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 Local…
Niger: Be agents of peace – Police urge NANS
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/niger-be-agents-of-peace-police-urge-nans/
Published: October 17, 2024 18:20
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has advised students’ representatives, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Joint Campus Council, Niger State axis, led by Ismail Muhammad Mubarak, to be…
Thunderstrike kills 70-year-old man in Kogi
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/thunderstrike-kills-70-year-old-man-in-kogi/
Published: October 17, 2024 18:09
A thunderstrike has killed a 70-year-old man identified as Malam Abu Yusuf in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident happened at about 5:40 pm on Thursday as a result of a heavy downpour in the community. DAILY POST gathered that…
Nigeria no longer blacklisted in global aviation as rating hits 75.5% – Keyamo
Published: October 17, 2024 17:52
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said Nigeria is no longer blacklisted globally as its rating rose to 75.5 percent. Keyamo disclosed this at the commissioning of the Juhi-2 Aviation fuel depot on Thursday at the Murtala…
NPFL: Tornadoes boss Mohammed satisfied with draw against Enyimba
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/npfl-tornadoes-boss-mohammed-satisfied-with-draw-against-enyimba/
Published: October 17, 2024 17:50
Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed has admitted that it wasn’t an easy task playing against Enyimba. The Ikon Allah Boys held Enyimba to a 1-1 draw at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba on Wednesday. Mohammed said that he was satisfied with the…
Beckham reveals strict ban he enforced on Messi, other Inter Miami players
Published: October 17, 2024 17:48
Inter Miami co-owner, David Beckham, has revealed that he has imposed a strict fashion ban on the club’s players. It comes as a surprise, as Beckham has always been a trailblazer when it comes to fashion. But the former England midfielder has banned…
EPL: Guardiola to decide on Man City’s future if club found guilty of charges
Published: October 17, 2024 17:47
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is more likely to extend his contract with the Premier League club if they are severely punished over their 115 financial charges, according to The Athletic. It is believed that City will know their fate before the…
Ekiti Amotekun corps uncovers decaying bodies of two girls in Aramoko
Published: October 17, 2024 17:44
The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has discovered the remains of two young girls in the bush of Aramoko-Ekiti during its combings, recently. This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Head of Communications Department for the Ekiti State Amotekun…
Israeli military kills new Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct 7
Published: October 17, 2024 17:44
The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, has confirmed that Hamas terror chief, Yahya Sinwar was killed by its strikes on Thursday in the Gaza Strip. Fox News reports that the IDF had in a statement earlier said it was “checking the possibility that one of the…
Bizarre court judgments threatening democracy in Nigeria – Ex-President Jonathan
Published: October 17, 2024 17:40
The former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has warned that there are bizarre court judgments on political cases that may be threatening Nigeria’s democracy if the tide is not checked as quickly as possible. The former President took time to…
Hardship: Psychologists warn of increasing mental health issues among Nigerians
Published: October 17, 2024 17:37
Psychologists have raised alarm over the growing factors contributing to mental health challenges in Nigerian workplaces. They spoke at a virtual meeting on Thursday in commemoration of this year’s World Mental Health. DAILY POST reports that the meeting…
Abuja schools in bad shape – Wike orders probe into FCT UBEB
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/abuja-schools-in-bad-shape-wike-orders-probe-into-fct-ubeb/
Published: October 17, 2024 17:34
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has initiated an investigation into the activities of the Universal Basic Education Board, FCT UBEB due to dissatisfaction with its management. Wike made this announcement during a visit from Dr…
AFCONQ 2025: Nigerian govt not taking Super Eagles Libya ordeal lightly – Sports Minister
Published: October 17, 2024 17:32
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development has reiterated that the government is taking decisive measures to address the recent challenges faced by the Super Eagles during their international engagement in Libya. The Minister stressed that this…
Dangote now 65th richest person worldwide with $28bn
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/dangote-now-65th-richest-person-worldwide-with-28bn/
Published: October 17, 2024 17:29
Nigerian business mogul, Aliko Dangote, remains the richest man in Africa. Dangote is also ranked the 65th richest man in the world. Bloomberg, in its latest Top 500 Billionaires Index released on Thursday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $28…
BREAKING: PDP Senators caucus moves to resolve crisis rocking party
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/pdp-senators-caucus-moves-to-resolve-crisis-rocking-party/
Published: October 17, 2024 17:00
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senate caucus on Thursday moved to resolve the crisis rocking the party. The development followed an over three-hour closed-door meeting which was presided by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Briefing…
Morocco to host CAF Awards for third consecutive year
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/morocco-to-host-caf-awards-for-third-consecutive-year/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:44
Morocco is set to host the CAF Best Awards for the third consecutive year, DAILY POST reports. According to africasoccer.com, the 2024 edition of the CAF Best Awards will be held on Monday, December 16. The 2023 edition of the ceremony was held in…
You have exhibited Extraordinary leadership -Tinubu to Ooni of Ife at 50
Published: October 17, 2024 16:41
President Bola Tinubu has said he proudly joins Nigerians, the people and chiefs of Ile-Ife, and the global Yoruba community in commemorating the 50th birthday of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, the Ojaja II. In a congratulatory message…
Jigawa explosion, monumental tragedy – Bashir Dalhatu, ACF Board Chair
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/jigawa-explosion-monumental-tragedy-bashir-dalhatu-acf-board-chair/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:35
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF Board of Trustees Chairman, Bashir Dalhatu, Wazirin Dutse, has sympathized with Governor Malam Umar Namadi FCA, State Government and the People of Jigawa State over the loss of over one hundred people to a fuel tanker…
Bring your petitions, get justice – Abia Ombudsman tells abused victims
Published: October 17, 2024 16:32
The office of the Ombudsman and Public Complaints in Abia State has urged the public whose rights have been bruised, to forward their petitions to the Ombudsman and get justice. The Ombudsman to the Abia State Governor, Justice Kyrian Nwankpa (Rted) who…
Kwara govt cracks down on unhygienic eateries in Ilorin
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/kwara-govt-cracks-down-on-unhygienic-eateries-in-ilorin/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:23
The Kwara State government has shut down eateries that have failed to comply with environmental standards. The action is aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of its residents, according to the press secretary of the state Ministry of Environment,…
Three injured in gas explosion in Benin
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/three-injured-in-gas-explosion-in-benin/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:13
Three persons sustained various degrees of injuries in an explosion at the NIPCO filling station at Eyean community in Benin-Auchi road, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident happened on Thursday morning at the…
Flood victims groan in Kogi, as NEMA visits IDP camps
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/flood-victims-groan-in-kogi-as-nema-visits-idp-camps/
Published: October 17, 2024 16:07
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has assured flood victims in Kogi State of Federal Government’s support. Dr Dele Onimode, who led the NEMA team gave the assurance at the Adankolo IDP camp when the team visited the state for an on-the-spot…
Again, ASUP issues govt 15-day ultimatum over failure to implement agreements
Published: October 17, 2024 15:59
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement agreements aimed at improving members’ working conditions or face nationwide industrial action. ASUP Chairman of the Kaduna Polytechnic…
Alleged N23m Extortion: Students burn Provost’s residence in Kebbi
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/alleged-n23m-extortion-students-burn-provosts-residence-in-kebbi/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:56
Angry students at the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Jega, Kebbi State, have set the residence of Provost Haruna Saidu-Sauwa ablaze and vandalized his vehicle. The protest was said to have erupted over allegations that the college management…
Nigeria requires strong institutions than individuals to grow – Gov Fubara
Published: October 17, 2024 15:53
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said Nigeria needs strong institutions, not strong individuals to grow and sustain democracy and good governance. Fubara made this statement at the opening of the re-dedication service for the opening of the…
Peter Obi pays condolence visit to Makarfi
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/peter-obi-pays-condolence-visit-to-makarfi/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:50
The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has condoled with the former governor of Kaduna State over the death of his son, Faisal. Obi, along with Yusuf Datti, visited Makarfi and his family in Kaduna on Thursday. In a post shared…
LG Autonomy: SIECs must be scrapped – IPAC insists
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/lg-autonomy-siecs-must-be-scrapped-ipac-insists/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:37
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has reiterated its demand for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions, SIECs. IPAC described elections conducted by SIECS as a sham, adding that SIECS are a deliberate assault on the nation’s…
Not ideal for President, Vice to be out of Nigeria same time — Laolu Akande
Published: October 17, 2024 15:30
Former presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, has shared his view on the absence of President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima from Nigeria at the same time. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday, Akande said it was…
Obaseki, APC, Governor-Elect, Okpebholo transition committees set for inauguration on Friday
Published: October 17, 2024 15:25
As part of preparations towards the handing over to the incoming government, Edo State and its Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said it would be holding a joint inauguration of transition committees on Friday. DAILY POST reports that the joint transition…
Hardship: Presidency begs Nigerians for understanding amid economic reforms
Published: October 17, 2024 15:21
The Presidency has appealed to Nigerians to show understanding amid the current economic reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Delu Bulus-Yakubu, made…
Insecurity: Nnamdi Kanu’s release will restore peace in South-East – Bianca begs FG
Published: October 17, 2024 15:11
Nigeria’s former ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu has renewed her call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Bianca, wife of late Biafra leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu made the…
No election season in Nigeria anymore – INEC updates on Ondo polls
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/no-election-season-in-nigeria-anymore-inec-updates-on-ondo-polls/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:08
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has maintained that there is no longer an election season in Nigeria. He stated this with just 29 days, exactly four weeks to the Ondo State Governorship election, which is slated for…
Senators pass vote of confidence on Akpabio
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Published: October 17, 2024 15:04
Senators on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. This is coming in the wake of reports that his colleagues have plans to impeach him. Reports made the rounds on Wednesday that the presidency had drafted a large…
EPL: Amorim clears air on replacing Guardiola at Man City
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/epl-amorim-clears-air-on-replacing-guardiola-at-man-city/
Published: October 17, 2024 15:00
Sporting Lisbon head coach, Ruben Amorim, has distanced himself from rumours claiming that he is being lined up as Pep Guardiola’s successor at Manchester City. Guardiola’s current contract with the Premier League champions expires next summer. The…
Hardship: IPAC demands improved living standards for citizens ahead Ondo election
Published: October 17, 2024 14:58
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has urged governments at all levels to improve the people’s well-being in tandem with Section 14(2)b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended. IPAC said that urgent steps must be taken…
FCTA begins demolition of 50 illegal duplexes, bungalows in Lugbe
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/fcta-begins-demolition-of-50-illegal-duplexes-bungalows-in-lugbe/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:55
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has begun the demolition of 50 duplexes and bungalows illegally erected in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja. Mukhtar Galadima, the Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, who led the exercise, on Thursday,…
BREAKING: INEC announces date for Anambra governorship election
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/inec-announces-date-for-anambra-governorship-election/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:51
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the date for the Anambra governorship election. This was made known by the INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday while addressing representatives of political parties at…
Messi not greatest Argentinian player of all time – Piers Morgan
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/messi-not-greatest-argentinian-player-of-all-time-piers-morgan/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:47
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has claimed Lionel Messi is not the greatest Argentinian player of all time. Morgan stated this on X while responding to the results of a Marca poll. The poll named Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS, the…
Cholera death toll hits 378 with 14,237 confirmed cases across Nigeria
Published: October 17, 2024 14:35
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says the death toll from the cholera outbreak has risen to 378 while 14, 237 persons have been infected with the disease since the beginning of the year. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, made…
Bauchi Govt denies dissolution of Scholarship Board
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/bauchi-govt-denies-dissolution-of-scholarship-board/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:31
Bauchi State Government has denied rumours circulating on social media that it has dissolved the State Scholarship Board and stopped payment of bursaries to students attending schools within and outside the country. A statement issued by the Special…
Oyetola lost Osun guber election due to political manipulations — Akere
Published: October 17, 2024 14:27
A former Commissioner of Information and Strategy in Osun State, Sunday Akere, has claimed that former governor Adegboyega Oyetola lost the 2022 governorship election in the state due to political manipulations within the All Progressives Congress, APC.…
South-South APC condemns suspension of Lokpobiri
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/south-south-apc-condemns-suspension-of-lokpobiri/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:22
The Legal Adviser of the South-South zone of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chukwuemeke Ogbuobodo, and other zonal officers have berated the suspension of the Minister of State (Petroleum) Heineken Lokpobiri by the party’s executive in his local…
Transactions above N500,000 can lead to trouble – Police warn POS operators
Published: October 17, 2024 14:17
The police in Delta State have given a stern warning to Point of Sale, POS, operators against engaging in transactions beyond N500,000. The Command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, said such transactions could potentially implicate operators in criminal…
Fulfill campaign promise, reduce fuel price below N175/litre – Pastor Giwa to Tinubu
Published: October 17, 2024 14:12
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Thursday, urged President Bola Tinubu to fulfill his campaign promise of slashing the price of fuel below N175 per liter. Pastor Giwa said Tinubu should be able to keep to…
CNG-powered vehicle explodes in Edo, injures many
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/cng-powered-vehicle-explodes-in-edo-injures-many/
Published: October 17, 2024 14:00
There was panic on Thursday morning in Benin, the Edo State Capital when a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, powered vehicle exploded at NIPCO filling station along the Benin-Auchi Expressway. The vehicle, in a video making the rounds, was smashed while people…
Police arrest POS operator for receiving N4 million from kidnappers
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/police-arrest-pos-operator-for-receiving-n4-million-from-kidnappers/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:45
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a POS operator for receiving the sum of N4 million from kidnappers. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, He said the POS operator received just N40,000…
Championship: Ajayi resumes training at West Brom
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/championship-ajayi-resumes-training-at-west-brom/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:40
West Bromwich Albion welcomed Semi Ajayi back to training on Thursday after the defender’s nightmare international experience with Nigeria. Ajayi and his Nigerian team-mates as well as backroom staff were held in an airport in Libya for more than 12 hours…
Court fixes Nov 8 to hear NNPCL Staff Cooperative Society leadership dispute
Published: October 17, 2024 13:34
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, shifted further hearing in the leadership crisis rocking the Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, till November 8.…
You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid midfielder
Published: October 17, 2024 13:28
Argentina legend Lionel Messi has sent some words of advice to former Real Madrid youngster, Nico Paz, noting that the midfielder was not born when he [Messi] made his debut. Messi waxed lyrical of the 20-year-old who made his Albiceleste debut in…
Tinubu drinking wine in France, Shettima on sightseeing – Atiku’s aide mocks Presidency
Published: October 17, 2024 13:26
Phrank Shaibu, an aide to former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has mocked the Presidency over President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s absence from Nigeria. Shaibu said while Tinubu was drinking…
Cardi B quits alcohol
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/cardi-b-quits-alcohol/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:23
American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, aka Cardi B, has vowed to quit alcohol consumption. The nursing mother promised to stop drinking alcohol after celebrating her 32nd birthday with an epic party in New York City recently. “I will never, ever drink…
U17 WWC: Sports Minister hails Flamingos for thrashing New Zealand
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/u17-wwc-sports-minister-hails-flamingos-for-thrashing-new-zealand/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:22
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has congratulated Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, for their 4-1 victory over New Zealand in the opening match of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. In a statement following the…
EPL: Leicester City boss declares Ndidi ready for action after Libya ordeal
Published: October 17, 2024 13:20
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has said Wilfred Ndidi is in good state after returning from international break. Ndidi was part of Nigeria’s squad that was held hostage at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya last weekend. The Super Eagles players were…
Tinubu will tackle Nigeria’s longstanding challenges – Ex-gov Yuguda
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/tinubu-will-tackle-nigerias-longstanding-challenges-ex-gov-yuguda/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:17
A former governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would rescue Nigeria from its age-long challenges. Yuguda spoke after a forum in Abuja on Thursday, commending the President’s policies,…
Four Police officers face orderly room trial for alleged extortion
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/four-police-officers-face-orderly-room-trial-for-alleged-extortion/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:15
The Imo State Police Command has commenced an orderly room trial against four of its officers caught in a viral video maltreating and extorting money from people on the road. The officers, who have been in detention for some days at the Command’s…
Police arraign woman over alleged N450,000 theft
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/police-arraign-woman-over-alleged-n450000-theft/
Published: October 17, 2024 13:13
The police on Thursday, arraigned a 23-year-old woman, Ojo Ogunlade, for allegedly stealing the sum of N450,000 in Ado-Ekiti. The defendant, of no fixed address, was arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on a charge of stealing. The…
APC instigating crises in opposition parties ahead 2027 – NNPP alleges
Published: October 17, 2024 13:11
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Ajuji Ahmed, has alleged that crises rocking opposition parties in the country were orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to win the 2027 general elections and for President Bola…
NPFL: Hat-trick hero Yusuf targets more goals for Nasarawa United
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/npfl-hat-trick-hero-yusuf-targets-more-goals-for-nasarawa-united/
Published: October 17, 2024 12:58
Nasarawa United forward, Anas Yusuf has pledged to maintain his impressive goal scoring form for the club Yusuf grabbed a hat-trick in Nasarawa United’s 3-0 win over Abia Warriors in a matchday 7 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday. The Solid…
Neymar didn’t listen to my advice – Luis Suarez opens up
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/neymar-didnt-listen-to-my-advice-luis-suarez-opens-up/
Published: October 17, 2024 12:51
Former Barcelona attacker, Luis Suarez, has said that Brazilian icon and former teammate, Neymar ignored his advice to move to the Premier League instead of joining Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined PSG in the summer of 2017 in a deal worth a reported…
Okuama killings: Court adjourns N2bn suit against Nigerian army
https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/17/okuama-killings-court-adjourns-n2bn-suit-against-nigerian-army/
Published: October 17, 2024 12:48
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned a N2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Mr Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, till November 28. Justice Binta Nyako…
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