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NBA election: Tinubu Has No Preferred Candidate, says AGF
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, says President Bola Tinubu has no preferred choice for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was reacting to news making the rounds that President Tinubu had endorsed Afam Osigwe, SAN. In a statement
Bandits gun down two, abduct Corps Members In Ondo
Bandits have killed two people and abducted some members of the National Youth Services Corps (NYSC), travelling on the Ifon/Owo road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state. Daily Trust gathered that the bandits attacked the passengers transiting en route to the state, on Friday night. Sources revealed that the bandits, who were over
Gunmen kill 18 in Benue community
Gunmen have reportedly killed 18 people in an attack launched on villagers in Mbacher Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses told our correspondent in Makurdi, the state capital, that the incident happened on Friday night after gunmen believed to be local outlaws laid siege to the villagers and killed 18
Soyinka: Trump, a danger to the world
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has described former US President Donald Trump as a consummate liar. In an interview with TheNEWS as part of activities to mark his 90th birthday, Soyinka said the US Republican presidential candidate is a menace and a danger to the world. According to Soyinka, Nigeria has had one consummate liar, but
War on Gaza: How hospital saved child from dead mother’s womb
Doctors in Gaza described delivering a newborn baby against incredible odds on Saturday, pulling him from his mother’s womb moments after she died of wounds sustained in an Israeli air strike. At nine months pregnant, Ola Adnan Harb al-Kurd managed to survive just long enough to reach Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza after an overnight
Police demote Inspector in Lagos for attempted extortion
The Police Command in Lagos State has demoted a police Inspector to a Sergeant for trying to extort money from a drone operator. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the demotion to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. “The disciplinary process of the police officer who harassed one drone operator on the
‘Joint unions will shut down state that fails to pay minimum wage’
Mr Christopher Arapasopo, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun Chapter, says joint labour unions have agreed to enforce the new N70,000 minimum wage in all the states and any state that fails to pay will be shut down. Arapasopo, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Osogbo, said the
How Abuja fish seller stole expensive gold, sold for N60m – Police
The Police said they have arrested three suspects over house breaking, robbery of gold and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing in Abuja. He added that the suspects were arrested following an investigation by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Adejobi said
‘N3.5b fraud’: ‘It’s been tough for 8 years’, Saraki’s aide reacts to court clearance
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged Gbenga Makanjuola and Kolawole Shittu, both former aides to ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, from the fraud allegations preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a chat with reporters shortly after the ruling, Makanjuola, who was accused alongside two other defendants, expressed
Philip Shaibu, PDP heavyweights in Edo join APC
Former Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has led other legacy coalition of the Peoples Democratic Party and their supporters to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the September 21, governorship election. The legacy group decampees which comprised the PDP members of Board of Trustee (BOT), Charles Idahosa, two former Edo
Ekpa a businessman disregard his threats, orders – Gov Mbah
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has alleged that Biafra activist, Simon Ekpa, is a “murderer, scammer, and common criminal feeding fat on the emotions and sufferings of the Igbo.” He enjoined the people of the South East region to disregard his threats and sit-at-home orders. Mbah also expressed displeasure over Ekpa’s continued habouring
Ekpa a businessman disregard his threats, orders – Gov Mbah
Nationwide protest: Allegation against Peter Obi figment of Onanuga’s imagination – LP
The Labour Party, LP, has dismissed the claim by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, linking its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, to the proposed nationwide protests. DAILY POST had reported that Onanuga alleged that Obi’s supporters were planning mayhem in Nigeria. Onanuga, who also painted Obi as a failed presidential candidate, said he
Nationwide protest: Allegation against Peter Obi figment of Onanuga’s imagination – LP
‘Good in front of goal’ – Saha on his preferred attacker for Man Utd
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged his old club to sign 25-year-old Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Manchester United recently signed forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. But Saha wants the Red Devils to also complete the signing of Osimhen, who is expected to leave Napoli, with Paris Saint-Germain leading the race for his
‘Good in front of goal’ – Saha on his preferred attacker for Man Utd
Dangote Refinery’s petroleum products are not inferior — Aliko
Aliko Dangote, owner of Dangote Refinery, has dismissed a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, that petroleum products from his refinery are inferior compared to imported ones. Africa’s richest man, Dangote, made this clarification on Saturday when the leadership of the House of
Dangote Refinery’s petroleum products are not inferior — Aliko
NBA election: Tinubu has no preferred candidate – AGF clarifies
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no preferred choice for the Presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, said that the president has not instructed anybody or a group to canvass votes for
NBA election: Tinubu has no preferred candidate – AGF clarifies
Transfer: PSG want three Napoli players
Paris Saint-Germain are targeting three Napoli players this summer transfer window. According to Sky Sports, the players are Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratshkelia and Desire Doue. The report added that the French Ligue 1 champions will be busy in the next six weeks with ins and outs, including plenty of interest in their defender, Manuel Ugarte.
Transfer: PSG want three Napoli players
Nationwide protest: Group alleges plot to arrest Peter Obi
The Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, has cried out over what it described as “wild, wicked and baseless allegations” by one of the spokespersons in the Presidency, Bayo Onanuga, accusing the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi of being the mastermind of a planned protest in the country. Onanuga, in a
Nationwide protest: Group alleges plot to arrest Peter Obi
Transfer: Man Utd take decision on selling Mount
Manchester United have decided against selling their attacking midfielder Mason Mount in this summer’s transfer window. This was disclosed by football transfer expert, Fabrizo Romano, in a tweet on X. Recall that Mount joined Man United from Chelsea last summer. The England star, however, failed to impress during his first season at Old Trafford, leading
Transfer: Man Utd take decision on selling Mount
Edo Guber Poll: APC inaugurates 362-man National Campaign Council
Ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has inaugurated a 362-man National Campaign Council of the party. DAILY POST reports that the National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, inaugurated the campaign council on Saturday in Benin City. Inaugurating the Council, Ganduje, the former Governor
Edo Guber Poll: APC inaugurates 362-man National Campaign Council
Gunmen defy curfew, kill 18 in fresh Benue attack
Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Mbacher community in Mbacher Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday night, killing 18 people. Sources from the local government told our correspondent that the attack took place around 11:00 pm, despite the curfew imposed by the state government. The bandits were said to have
Gunmen defy curfew, kill 18 in fresh Benue attack
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