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Rema ‘To Earn $3m’ From Performance At Indian Billionaire’s Wedding
Nigerian rapper and singer, Divine Ibukor, popularly known as Rema, is set to be paid $3 million to perform at the wedding of Anant Ambani, son of India’s wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant. Rema will perform his global hit “Calm Down” at the event, earning him the substantial fee, according to the Hindustan
Tinubu will reshuffle his cabinet in few weeks – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a lawyer and public affairs analyst, has said President Bola Tinubu will unveil a new cabinet in a few weeks. Bwala said this while responding to recent comments by Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, Ndume had said the federal government’s inability to
Crisis hits NLC as two chairmen emerge in Ondo
Crisis has rocked the Ondo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as two persons are now laying claim to the leadership of the union. Comrade Victor Amoko and Comrade Olapade Ademola, who are fighting for the chairmanship position of the NLC in the state. Ademola had been elected as the chairman at a
‘I didn’t send out cryptic messages’, El-Rufai clarifies previous tweets
Former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has said his recent post on X was mere reminder of ultimate accountability and was not meant to unsettle anyone. Earlier in the week, El-Rufai’s tweet had generated interest, with many accusing him of scorning the current administration of Governor Uba Sani. An X user had posted
FG can no longer fund all ongoing road projects –Umahi
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has stated that the federal government can no longer fund all on going projects in the country at the same time. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, Umahi said he had been directed by President Bola Ahmed to review all projects in the country to decide those
200 students were trapped in collapsed school building – Plateau govt
About 200 students were trapped in the school building which collapsed on Friday morning, according to Plateau Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Musa Ashoms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Saints Academy, a secondary school in Jos, collapsed on Friday, while students were writing their third term examination. Ashoms, who visited the
EFCC, HEDA, UNODC back strengthening of anti-corruption agencies
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) have urged the federal government to strengthen anti-corruption agencies to boost accountability and their operation in Nigeria. They made the call at the 36th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) Conference, themed,
P&ID: Nigeria wins claim for post-judgment cost in pounds
A United Kingdom Court of Appeal has validated Nigeria’s claim for the payment of the post-judgment costs in the Process and Industrial Developments Company (P&ID) suit in pound sterling and not naira. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), announced this in a statement on Friday by his media aide, Kamarudeen
N423bn probe: El-Rufai sues Kaduna lawmaker, Channels TV
Former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has sued a member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Henry Marah and Channels TV due to alleged defamatory comments about the probe of N423 billion loan. In the writ of summons filed before an FCT High Court dated July 11, 2024, El-Rufai, through his counsel,
FG admits there’s food security crisis, sets up committee to tackle hunger
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) as part of its efforts to tackle the prevailing hardship in the land. While inaugurating the unit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima said it was part of the present administration’s ongoing plan to tackle hunger. The
Euro 2024: Eriksson predicts England vs Spain final
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has backed the Three Lions to beat Spain in the Euro 2024 final. England will on Sunday evening take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Germany. Both teams had defeated the likes of France and Netherlands in the semi-final stage. However, Eriksson wants England’s current manager Gareth Southgate
Euro 2024: Eriksson predicts England vs Spain final
Transfer: Man City defender leaves Guardiola’s side
Manchester City confirmed on Friday that their defender Sergio Gomez has left the club to join Spanish LaLiga side Real Sociedad on a permanent transfer. The Premier League champions made this known in a statement on their website. Gomez spent two seasons at Pep Guardiola’s side after signing in 2022 from Anderlecht. The 23-year-old’s time
Transfer: Man City defender leaves Guardiola’s side
Voters were confused in 2023 – NNPP gives reason for new logo
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has provided an insight into why there was a need for it to effect clear changes in its logo. DAILY POST reported on Friday that the party, on whose platform the Governor of Kano State was elected in 2023, has changed its constitution, which paved the way for changing
Voters were confused in 2023 – NNPP gives reason for new logo
Power sector: Geregu pockets N20bn profit in H1 2024
Geregu Power, a Nigerian electricity generation company, genco, has defied challenges facing the country’s power sector to quote a profit after tax of N20 billion in the first half of 2024 compared to N8 billion reported in the same period in 2023. The genco disclosed this in a recent report on its financial standing. This
Power sector: Geregu pockets N20bn profit in H1 2024
Transfer: Sancho returns to Man Utd training after talks with Ten Hag
Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho has returned to first-team training after a positive meeting with manager Erik ten Hag. According to Sky Sports, both men spoke about their past issues and agreed to draw a line and move on. Sancho will, however, not travel to Norway for United’s friendly against Rosenberg on Monday, having resumed
Transfer: Sancho returns to Man Utd training after talks with Ten Hag
Euro 2024: Jose Enrique predicts scoreline of England vs Spain final
Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has predicted that Spain will win the Euro 2024 final. La Roja will take on England in Berlin on Sunday. The Three Lions are looking to lift their first major trophy since 1966. But Enrique, speaking with Grosvenor Sport, claims it would be an easy win for Spain. He said:
Euro 2024: Jose Enrique predicts scoreline of England vs Spain final
IPMAN moves to reduce fuel queues in Nigeria
The Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to increase fuel allocation to its members to reduce queues in filling stations. IPMAN National Vice President, Alhaji Hammed Fasola, said in an interview with NAN in Ibadan on Friday that the fuel scarcity was due to low allocation. According
IPMAN moves to reduce fuel queues in Nigeria
Rivers: CP warns against unauthorized land seizures by rogue officers
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has alerted the public to be aware of individuals using unauthorized policemen to illegally seize land under the name of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. CP Disu warned officers involved to cease such activities, stating that any police investigation in Rivers State requires his clearance.
Rivers: CP warns against unauthorized land seizures by rogue officers
Police confirm murder of local vigilante member in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a member of a local vigilante group, Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee, OSPAC, in Igwuruta community, Ikwerre Local Government Area. Police identified the victim as Prince. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that an investigation is ongoing to apprehend those responsible and
Police confirm murder of local vigilante member in Rivers
Court sentences six for internet fraud in Calabar
The Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross River State on Friday sentenced six internet fraudsters to six months in prison for criminal impersonation, love scam and identity theft. The convicts were charged to court by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on two separate charges, to which they pleaded guilty.
Court sentences six for internet fraud in Calabar
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