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Perform or get sacked, Diri warns Commissioners
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has warned that he will not hesitate to wield the big stick on any commissioner who falls below the expectation of his administration. He also implored members of the newly constituted cabinet members to key into his administration’s vision of providing service to people of the state. Governor
Edo: PDP Sets Up Six-Man probe Committee, suspends Orbih
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the National Vice Chairman (South South) of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, from participating in all meetings, activities and programmes of the party. The PDP has also set up a six-member committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja,
‘I’m not anyone’s slave’, how Women Affairs’ Minister tackled Lawmakers at National Assembly
A mild drama unfolded at the House of Representatives as the Committee on Women’s Affairs and Social Development grilled the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, over the non-payment of N1.5 billion to contractors after the release of funds for the purpose. The committee was investigating the alleged diversion of the N1.5bn meant for the
Institute seeks justice delivery at grassroots
The Hague Institute for Innovation and Law (HiiL) has advocated the provision of justice at the rural and local government levels of government in Nigeria. The Country Director of HiiL Nigeria, Ijeoma Nwafor, stated this during a session of the Core Convening Group (CCG) of Making People-Centred Justice Happen in Nigeria which held in Abuja
Makinde Commissions ultra-modern Olubadan Palace ahead of coronation
Ahead of the coronation of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commissioned the newly built ultra modern palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan. The palace, which has been under construction for many years, was just concluded and Oba Olakulehin is set to be the first king to occupy the
‘Tinubu has been caged’, Ndume fires fresh shot
Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been fenced off and caged by certain forces. Ndume (Borno South), told newsmen, on Wednesday, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, that nothing appreciable was being done by the President to deescalate the security challenge bedeviling the country. The lawmaker
Over N45.7bn grant not accessed by state govts –UBEC
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has revealed that over 45.7 billion matching grant to state governments for the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) between 2020 and 2023 has not been accessed by many states. He stated this on Wednesday when he received members of the Federal House
Prepare your defence for Anti-Corruption Agencies, Kaduna Assembly replies El-Rufai’s men
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has urged former political appointees of Malam Nasir El-Rufai to prepare their defence for the anti-corruption agencies and the courts. The assembly said this while responding to the challenge by some former members of El-Rufai’s cabinet. At a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, some former commissioners disputed the
We inherited collapsed education system – Gov Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has decried the deplorable state of the education system inherited by his administration. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Kano State Education Recovery Conference, Gov. Yusuf lamented that his government met a “collapsed” education system, with decaying infrastructure, low learning outcomes, and a general state of neglect.
Lagos in need of 30,000 medical doctors – Health Commissioner
By Aisha Dahuwa The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has revealed that the state’s healthcare system is severely understaffed. Speaking on Wednesday at the ongoing 2024 Clean-Air Forum in Lagos, Abayomi said the state’s health care system lacks 30,000 medical practitioners to meet its needs. He said the scarcity of medical professionals
NPFL champions Rangers lead race for Okafor’s signature
Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers are leading the race for Heartland forward, Onyekachi Okafor, DAILY POST reports. The Flying Antelopes are understood to have opened talks with player. Okafor proved his goal scoring prowess with the Naze Millionaires last season. He bagged seven goals for the Owerri club. The 30-year-old forward is expected
NPFL champions Rangers lead race for Okafor’s signature
Rivers crisis: They dance in media but cry behind – Fubara mocks Wike VIDEO
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State took a swipe at his immediate predecessor and current Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday. The governor, who spoke on Wednesday when the people of Ogbakor Etche paid him a solidarity visit in Port Harcourt, was apparently reacting to Wike’s dancing video that circulated on
Rivers crisis: They dance in media but cry behind – Fubara mocks Wike VIDEO
Naira depreciates massively against dollar in single day
The Naira depreciated massively against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that the Naira weakened significantly to N1561.98 against the dollar on Thursday from N1532.58 traded on Wednesday. This represents an N29.4 against the dollar compared to the N1532.58 traded on Wednesday. Similarly, at the parallel foreign exchange market, the Naira
Naira depreciates massively against dollar in single day
Consumers hail Big Bull Rice’s new seal
Big Bull Rice recently unveiled a new holographic seal tape on its 25kg and 50kg packs, and consumers are already singing its praises. This innovative measure, aimed at combating counterfeiting, ensures that customers can now easily verify the authenticity of their purchases. The introduction of the holographic seal tape has been met with widespread approval,
Consumers hail Big Bull Rice’s new seal
Nigeria maintains position as Africa’s largest crude oil product in June – OPEC
Nigeria has maintained its position as the largest crude oil producer in Africa amid production rise to 1.276 million barrels per day in June, 2024. This is according to the latest data of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. This represents a 25,000 barrels per day increase from the 1.251 mbpd recorded in May. Meanwhile, OPEC data
Nigeria maintains position as Africa’s largest crude oil product in June – OPEC
Minimum wage: Tinubu to meet labour leaders Thursday
There are indications that President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday meet with members of organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, to further his consultations over a new minimum wage. Sources within the presidency confirmed that the time for the meeting has been fixed for 4 pm. The president of
Minimum wage: Tinubu to meet labour leaders Thursday
Osun LG poll: OSSIEC issues eligibility regulations
Ahead of the February 15, 2025, local government election, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has issued eligibility regulations for political parties participating in the exercise. The commission also declared that it is ready to appoint electoral officers, assistant electoral officers and other staff. OSSIEC chairman Hashim Abioye dropped this hint on Wednesday in
Osun LG poll: OSSIEC issues eligibility regulations
El-Rufai Probe: We dug deep, unearthed monumental heist in Kaduna – State govt
The Kaduna State House of Assembly says it dug deep and unearthed a “monumental heist” carried out in the state in the guise of project execution during the eight years of former governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The Chairman, Fact-Finding Committee and Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Henry Magaji, in a statement in Kaduna
El-Rufai Probe: We dug deep, unearthed monumental heist in Kaduna – State govt
Gov Mbah begins construction of 8 science, technical, vocational schools
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commenced the construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) Schools in the state, starting with the Government Technical College, GTC, Enugu. This was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, during the inspection of work at the GTC, Enugu, on Wednesday, adding that
Gov Mbah begins construction of 8 science, technical, vocational schools
Herdsmen invade Benue community, kill 13
No fewer than 13 persons have been allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen who invaded a community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST learnt that the herdsmen, while carrying out the attack, burned houses and looted properties as they moved. A source from the community who didn’t want to be named for
Herdsmen invade Benue community, kill 13
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