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Flamingos lash Liberia to pick FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup ticket
Nigeria’s U17 Women’s Football team, Flamingos, has secured a ticket to the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in the Dominican Republic later this year, after a 2-0 defeat of their Liberian counterparts at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The victory took the aggregate tally to 6-1 in
FG orders NSCDC to take over protection of transmission lines, towers
Federal Government has ordered the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to take over the protection of transmission lines and towers in the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunjo-Ojo, gave the order during the passing-out parade of the 2nd batch of mining marshals of the NSCDC in Abuja on Friday. While commending
Customs intercepts N4.2 bn worth of illicit drugs at Lagos port
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted about N4.2 billion worth of illicit drugs at the Tin-Can Island port in Lagos. It said the drugs which were imported into Nigeria from Canada and India consist of cannabis indica, and a brand of codeine cough syrup containing substance suspected to
Fixing Nigeria’s broken federal scholarships
By Stephen Kenechi Nigeria has a bilateral education agreement with some countries in Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. It is essentially student exchange. Among the countries involved are Russia, China, Hungary, Morocco, Venezuela, and Algeria. The government in these countries give annual scholarship slots to Nigeria’s federal scholarship board, which then proceeds to nominate
Sallah: Lawan gifts cash, food items to constituents
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has disbursed cash worth N222.5 million and food items to his constituents in the six Local Government Areas of Yobe North Senatorial District. The initiative, according to the Chairman of the Selection and Distribution Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Jamo, was to cushion the effects of the economic hardship being experienced by
Use this weekend to prepare your handover notes, Ugochinyere tells Rivers LG Chairmen
Federal lawmaker and constitutional lawyer, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said that awaited Supreme court judgement on Local Government autonomy will not affect tenure expiration of Rivers LGA Chairmen on Monday. Ugochinyere who made this known on Friday said the tenure of Rivers State LG chairmen expires in a few days and no court can give
Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, announced this in a statement issued on Friday, June 14. Ndayako stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the
Minimum wage: N/Assembly proposes legislation to sanction non-compliant states
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), has disclosed that the National Assembly is proposing a legislation that would compel all the 36 states of the federation to adhere strictly to the new minimum wage figure that would be passed into law. Senator Adaramodu stated this during an
El-Rufai not known during June 12 struggle – Shehu Sani
Human rights activist, Comrade Shehu Sani, has said Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, was not known during the June 12 struggle. Sani, a former senator, was one of those imprisoned by the military over their stance for restoration of civil order. In a speech he delivered at a dinner organised
Shakira: I love Burna Boy
Colombian singer and songwriter, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known professionally as Shakira, has professed admiration for Afrobeats and African music. She specifically highlighted fondness for Nigerian sensation Burna Boy as well as South African star Tyla. Speaking in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, she disclosed that she is a huge fan of African music.
Transfer: Why Chelsea might not trigger Olise’s £60m release clause
Chelsea may be unable to trigger the release clause of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, it has emerged. The Blues have made contact with the Selhurst Park club on Thursday over a potential transfer. However, the only problem is that Olise’s £60 million release clause only applies to Champions League clubs. Chelsea will play in
Transfer: Why Chelsea might not trigger Olise’s £60m release clause
EPL: Paul Ince names two players to replace Salah at Liverpool
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has suggested that Mohammed Kudus and Pedro Neto would be ideal candidates to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. Ince also sees Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise as a strong option. He believes the Frenchman should stay at Crystal Palace for another season to gain more consistent playing time. Speaking to
EPL: Paul Ince names two players to replace Salah at Liverpool
Ogun inaugurates committee for 2024 Gateway Games
The Ogun State government has inaugurated a 29-man committee of Team Ogun for the forthcoming 22nd National Sports Festival, NSF, tagged “Gateway Games 2024.” The competition is expected to take place between Sunday, January 12, 2025 and Sunday, January 26, 2025. Commissioner for Sports Development Wasiu Isiaka made this known during the inauguration at the
Ogun inaugurates committee for 2024 Gateway Games
Obasanjo caught wearing Tinubu’s cap (VIDEO)
A video has surfaced of former President Olusegun Obasanjo wearing a cap branded with President Bola Tinubu’s insignia. He wore the ‘Tinubu cap’ at an event attended by some African dignitaries. Obasanjo and Tinubu are well known to belong to different political affiliations despite coming from the same Southwest geopolitical zone. During the 2023 presidential
Obasanjo caught wearing Tinubu’s cap (VIDEO)
Nigerian soldiers head to Gambia for peacekeeping
No fewer than 197 personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have been deployed for peacekeeping missions in Gambia. The deployment was disclosed on Friday by the Chief of Operations of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, in Jaji, Kaduna State. DAILY POST learnt that the 197 troops began Pre-Deployment Training, PDT, on May 4,
Nigerian soldiers head to Gambia for peacekeeping
Ogun government takes over responsibility for minor molested by guardian
The Ogun State government said it has taken over the responsibility of the 12-year-old minor who was molested by her guardian in Ewekoro Local Government Area. DAILY POST had reported that 25-year-old Temitope Adetanju allegedly inserted a piece of firewood into her victim’s vagina for stealing biscuits, Milo and Mr Fruit juice. The incident, according
Ogun government takes over responsibility for minor molested by guardian
Kano Emirship Tussles: Court to rule on suit seeking nullification of 2024 Emirates Law
A Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, has fixed 20 June 2024 to decide whether the new Kano Emirate Law created by the Government of Abba Kabir Yusuf should stay or not. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, fixed Thursday, June 20 to rule on a motion filed by counsel for Aminu Babba Danagundi Sarkin Dawaki Babba,
Kano Emirship Tussles: Court to rule on suit seeking nullification of 2024 Emirates Law
Newly appointed magistrates, area court judges take oath of office in Taraba
Three new magistrates and seven Area court judges have been sworn in by the Chief Judge of the Taraba State, Joel Agya. Performing the swearing-in, on Friday in Jalingo, Agya, tasked the new appointees to always make the right decisions that would serve justice. He stressed the importance of both Magistrates and Area courts in
Newly appointed magistrates, area court judges take oath of office in Taraba
Customs intercept N4bn worth of drugs from Canada, India in one month
The Nigeria Customs Service has said it has intercepted various hard drugs worth N4.1bn coming from Canada and India within one month. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of Customs, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Tincan Island Command in Lagos on Friday. He explained that the service intercepted several packs of cannabis indica weighing
Customs intercept N4bn worth of drugs from Canada, India in one month
Flamingos beat Liberia, qualify for U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria booked a place at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a comfortable 2-0 home win against Liberia on Friday. The Flamingos won the final qualifying round contest 6-1 on aggregate. Harmony Chidi, who netted twice in the first leg, bagged a brace for the home team in the encounter. Chidi scored the
Flamingos beat Liberia, qualify for U-17 Women’s World Cup
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