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Army pledges to strengthen security in Enugu
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has promised that security would be strengthened in flash point areas in Enugu State, including Isi-Uzo Local Government Area. He spoke on Tuesday during a working visit to the Enugu Government House aimed at assessing operational situations under the jurisdiction of the 82 Division of the
Gbajabiamila reveals those behind Tinubu’s rise to Presidency
Chief of Staff to the president and former House of Representatives Speaker, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has linked President Bola Tinubu’s political rise to the ties he built with his colleagues when he was a senator in 1992. Gbajabiamila stated this during a reception and award presentation, organised for him and other members of the Forum
Tiwa Savage reports Davido to police, alleges threat to life
Ace singer, Tiwa Savage, has filed a petition to the police against her colleague and music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido. It all started after the duo unfollowed each other on Instagram at the weekend, leaving many to believe that Davido unfollowed Tiwa because of the latter’s friendship with his baby mama, Sophia
Politicians must bring succour to people – Ogun Rep
Member representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon constituency at the House of Representatives, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI), says it is the responsibility of politicians to bring succour to the people they represent. He said it is in fulfilment of such responsibility that he donated bags of rice and cash gifts to his constituents. The lawmaker said he recently
Truck crushes 2 Akwa Ibom Poly students to death
Two students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, have been crushed to death. It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday, few metres away from the school’s premises, near Ikot Inyang village junction, along Aba Road in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. It was learnt that the truck driver lost control of the
BUK denies having 20 fake professors
The vice chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, has dismissed a publication on social media on the discovery of some “100 fake professors” working in Nigerian universities as malicious, doctored and fallacious. He said the publication is capable of tarnishing Bayero University’s hard-earned reputation. In a statement he personally signed, the
Passport: Nobody should travel to Abuja for change of data – Tunji-Ojo
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has said that nobody will travel to Abuja because of change of data. Tunji-Ojo was shedding light on the automated online passport application introduced by the Nigerian Immigration Service. The minister, during an interview on Channel TV, said that an online passport application platform had been established for both
Traditional chief assassinated in Ogun
Gunmen on Tuesday assassinated a high-raking traditional chief in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. Our correspondent gathered that the chief identified as Bashorun Abiodun was shot dead by yet-to-be identified gunmen, numbering about three. Circumstances surrounding Abiodun’s death were still sketchy as of the time of this report, but it was further
N37.1bn ‘fraud’: EFCC grants Sadiya bail after 12-hour grilling
Sadiya Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under President Muhammadu Buhari, was granted bail Monday night after a grueling 12-hour interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The commission had on Monday grilled the former minister between 11 am and 11.30 pm. Farouk who was grilled in the
Tinubu orders reduction of officials on FG trips, threatens sanctions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate slash of travel expenditure of all government officials, including Presidency, by 60%. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made the announcement on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said this was part of cost cutting
EPL: ‘Arsenal can win title on one condition’ – Emmanuel Petit
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has set a condition for his old club to win the Premier League title this season. According to Petit, Arsenal need to add more quality players if they want to compete in the English top-flight league this term. The Gunners have won just one of their last seven games across
EPL: ‘Arsenal can win title on one condition’ – Emmanuel Petit
Eye-watering money Anthony Joshua, Ngannou will earn for fight revealed
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will earn eye-watering money for their fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 8. The British heavyweight was to face Deontay Wilder, but that arrangement collapsed after Joseph Parker defeated the American just before Christmas. Joshua will now face Ngannou, who almost claimed a shock win over Tyson Fury. According
Eye-watering money Anthony Joshua, Ngannou will earn for fight revealed
‘Work together as team’ – Niger Speaker to Councillors Forum
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Mohammad Sarkin Daji, has tasked members of the Local Government Councillors Forum to work together as a team to foster economic development in the state. Sarkin-Daji stated this at the annual conference of the forum at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna.
‘Work together as team’ – Niger Speaker to Councillors Forum
AFCON 2023: Onana to skip Cameroon’s game against Guinea
Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has decided to play against Tottenham Hotspur and will miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea. According to iNews, the Manchester United stopper is adamant about playing for the Red Devils on Sunday. It is understood that this decision has been approved by the Cameroonian Football Federation president,
AFCON 2023: Onana to skip Cameroon’s game against Guinea
Betta Edu scandal: EFCC grills CEOs of Zenith, Providus, Jaiz banks
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, summoned the chief executives of Zenith, Providus and Jaiz banks on Tuesday for questioning over alleged fraud allegations rocking the Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Ministry under suspended Minister Betta Edu and ex-minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq. The bank executives invited are Ebenezer Onyeagwu (Zenith Bank), Walter Akpani (Providus Bank) and
Betta Edu scandal: EFCC grills CEOs of Zenith, Providus, Jaiz banks
‘Tinubu must fish out Betta Edu’s collaborators’ – Atiku’s aide Shaibu
Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu and said collaborators who “remotely and wickedly benefitted from money that was meant for poor Nigerians” should be fished out. While commending
‘Tinubu must fish out Betta Edu’s collaborators’ – Atiku’s aide Shaibu
Thierry Henry opens up on mental struggles
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has opened up about the mental struggles he experienced during his time as a footballer. The former France international revealed that he battled depression throughout his career. According to Henry, things got even worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the former Barcelona attacker said:
Thierry Henry opens up on mental struggles
Maduka University resumes academic activities, says admission ongoing
Maduka University Enugu has announced that academic activities for pioneer students will commence this week after the brief 2-week break. This comes in the wake of the admission announcement made in October 2023, signalling the commencement of the 2023–2024 academic session. Recognised and approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Maduka University offers diverse programmes.
Maduka University resumes academic activities, says admission ongoing
Transfer: Real Madrid star could leave if Mbappe joins LaLiga club
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior could reportedly be forced to leave the Santiago Bernabeu if Kylian Mbappe ends up joining the La Liga champions from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. According to a report from Foot Mercato, citing Spanish TV Chiringuito de Jugones, the Los Blancos could be forced to part ways with the Brazilian
Transfer: Real Madrid star could leave if Mbappe joins LaLiga club
Nigerian Dangote reclaims top spot on Forbes Africa’s Billionaires List
Nigeria’s billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has reclaimed his spot as the wealthiest person in Africa, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. DAILY POST reported last week that South African business tycoon Johann Ruper took over the position from Dangote. Meanwhile, according to the ranking of January 8, Dangote’s net worth improved by $10 million to $10.1 billion,
Nigerian Dangote reclaims top spot on Forbes Africa’s Billionaires List
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