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BREAKING: NFF to hire foreign tactician for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has resolved to hire a foreign technical adviser for the national football team, the Super Eagles, following recent dismal performances under coach Finidi George. The Executive Committee rose from it board meeting Thursday and resolved to employ an expatriate Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles in the coming weeks, ahead
A Year of Broken Promises
By Dr. Mustapha Bello Muhammad It has been a year since President Bola Tinubu’s administration removed fuel subsidy, promising economic development and prosperity for all Nigerians. President Tinubu justified this removal as essential to preventing national bankruptcy. However, many Nigerians are left questioning what tangible benefits have emerged from this policy shift. How much has
Tinubu names Yar’Adua’s Economic Adviser DG, Budget office
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben Akabueze. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement said Yabuku is an accomplished economist and was Chief
PHOTOS: Rainstorm destroys over 100 houses in Jigawa
By Ali Rabiu Ali A devastating windstorm and heavy rain have wreaked havoc in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State, causing over 100 houses to collapse and resulting in property loss. Residents of Kaugama town are mourning the loss of their homes and valuables. Musa Kaugama, a victim of the disaster, said his two-room
Soldiers’ killing: Military destroys IPOB’s stronghold, arrests terrorists
Troops of the Nigerian military have continued raids on the hideouts and the training camps of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) terrorists and its Eastern Security Network affiliate. The operation is not unconnected with the killing of five soldiers in the South East zone of the country while enforcing sit-at-home in May ending. Addressing
Court extends DCP Kyari’s bail over mother’s death
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has been granted five additional days of bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja over his mother’s death. Kyari, who had been remanded in jail for 27 months over drug-related offences, was in May granted temporary 14-day bail on compassionate grounds to mourn his deceased mother.
Police Ban Durbar in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by Abdullahi Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer of the command. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, had invited district heads for Durbar and asked the police to provide security. But in his statement, the
SALLAH: NSCDC deploys 5000 personnel in FCT
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 5,112 personnel to beef up security in the capital city before and during the Sallah celebration. In a statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the corps, Samuel Idoko, Odumosu said the deployment would cover all
Kano: Over 4.7 million pupils sit on bare floor to learn – Gov Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused the immediate past administration in Kano State of neglecting the education sector. The governor spoke in Kano while declaring a State of Emergency in Education in Kano He alleged that the past administration sold some public schools and converted others to private shops. With the support
Heritage Bank’s offices, assets put up for sale
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has put up assets of Heritage Bank for sale. Daily Trust had reported how the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the bank’s licence two weeks ago. According to CBN’s Revocation Order signed by CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, Heritage Bank contravened Section 12 (1) of the Banks and Other
Lazarus Odenge: MINUSCA soldiers accused of illegal ivory trafficking in CAR
On June 5 at Bangui Mpoko airport, a man was arrested illegally transporting several pieces of high-quality ivory found in his luggage. The man, Rith Kanara, is a Cambodian citizen representing the Indonesian contingent of MINUSCA(United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic) . The luggage had not been declared and the necessary
Lazarus Odenge: MINUSCA soldiers accused of illegal ivory trafficking in CAR
Eid el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 500 personnel in Abia
The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 500 officers and men to secure national assets, worship centres and recreational centres across the state. NSCDC Abia State commandant, U.I. Alfadarai, who made this known in a press release signed by the command’s PRO, Doreen Udugu, said that the
Eid el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 500 personnel in Abia
Farmers, herders feud claims three lives in Niger
A clash between herders and farmers has allegedly resulted in the deaths of three persons in Kwali village, Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, leading to tension between the two warring sides in the area. DAILY POST learnt the brouhaha was triggered by a disagreement between one
Farmers, herders feud claims three lives in Niger
Cross River to reclaim degraded lands with 6 new cocoa estates
Cross River State government has said that degraded areas of the state are to be restored. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Johnson Ebokpo, announced this during a critical stakeholders’ meeting. He said the state government has initiated plans to establish six new cocoa farm estates in six local government areas of the state.
Cross River to reclaim degraded lands with 6 new cocoa estates
NNPC withdraws suits against ExxonMobil on $1.28bn asset sales to Seplat
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has filed a motion to withdraw its legal action against several subsidiaries of Mobil Nigeria as part of the ongoing effort to finalise a settlement agreement on the divestment of $1.28 billion in assets from Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPNU, to Seplat Energy Offshore Limited. The application, which
NNPC withdraws suits against ExxonMobil on $1.28bn asset sales to Seplat
G7 signs $50bn loan for war-ravaged Ukraine
The Group of Seven major democracies agreed on Thursday to provide a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The G7 is sourcing the money from the interests accruing to Russian assets frozen after Russia launched its war against Ukraine in 2022. The Group of Seven consists of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United
G7 signs $50bn loan for war-ravaged Ukraine
NFF set to appoint Super Eagles technical adviser
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is planning to appoint a new technical adviser for the Super Eagles, who would be Finidi George’s immediate boss, according to ScoreNigeria. The football house only appointed Finidi as the substantive coach in April. Before his appointment, the former international was an assistant to Jose Peseiro, whose contract ended in
NFF set to appoint Super Eagles technical adviser
Transfer: Chelsea eager to seal £60m deal for Olise
Chelsea have approached Crystal Palace about signing Michael Olise this summer. The Blues hold a long-term interest in the winger and are aware that other Premier League clubs are interested. Olise’s current contract at Selhurst Park runs until 2027, as he only just signed a new four-year contract last summer. The contract is believed to
Transfer: Chelsea eager to seal £60m deal for Olise
‘Without you, I’ll win Grammy’ – Portable tells Davido
The social media drama between controversial singer Portable and his colleague Davido has taken on a new dimension. Portable has again hit hard at Davido after he unfollowed him on Instagram. The duo fell out after Portable publicly accused Davido of giving him ‘bad advice’ during their recent dinner in the United States. He claimed
‘Without you, I’ll win Grammy’ – Portable tells Davido
Nigeria needs N180 trillion credit annually – CREDICORP CEO Nwagba
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP, Uzoma Nwagba, said that Nigeria needs N180 trillion annually to close its credit gap. Nwagba, who was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu to head CREDICORP, disclosed this during a recent interview on Channels Television. He noted that his first assignment would be to
Nigeria needs N180 trillion credit annually – CREDICORP CEO Nwagba
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