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Senator Uba Sani Mourns Adam Liman Kila, Son Of Chief Of Staff
With total submission to the Will of Almighty Allah (SWT), Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has received the shocking news of the death of Adam Liman Kila who was the beloved son of the Chief of Staff to the Kaduna State Governor, Alhaji Sani Liman Kila MFR. A statement by Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Chief
I engaged in protests but without violence – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has admitted being part of different protests but without violence. The President said this when he received Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, He emphasized the importance of sustaining democracy and its institutions, noting that protests
Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria unveil 84 athletes
The Federal Ministry of Sports Development and the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) have jointly unveiled a list of 84 athletes to represent the country at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled to hold from July 26 to Aug. 11. Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of NOC, who stated this in a
How Europe, America Profit From Kano’s Ancient Leather Market
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Ndume gives condition to remain in APC
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, says he would continue to be a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as long as Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, remains in the party. Ndume stated this on Thursday at his residence in Maiduguri, while addressing some groups of women supporters, who
Many trapped as container crushes cars in Kogi market
Several passengers have been reportedly trapped in two cars crushed by an articulated truck at Lokogoma Market in Lokoja, Kogi State. It was learnt that the incident happened around 3.45 pm lon Thursday when the truck caught fire and a container it was carrying fell on the two cars conveying a yet- to-be-established number of passengers.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Iwuanyanwu, dies at 82
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of an Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, is dead. Iwuanyanwu’s death was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu. The 82-year-old businessman was said to have died on Thursday after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of
We made mistake losing presidential poll in Lagos –Tinubu’s loyalist
Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, Otunba Henry Ajomale, says it was a mistake that the party lost the 2023 presidential election in the state. Ajomale vowed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former governor of Lagos would never lose in the state again. He stated these during the inauguration of
Protect nationwide protesters from hoodlums, TUC tells IGP
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday, asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure that the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship in the country is not hijacked by hoodlums. Daily Trust reports that some persons are mobilising for nationwide protests slated for August 1 to August 10, 2024. Briefing
Fake army officer nabbed in Bauchi
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man, Aminu Mohammed, for allegedly parading as a Nigerian Army personnel for two years at Magaji Quarters in Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. SP Ahmed Wakil, the spokesperson of the command, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday in Bauchi. He said that impersonation violates Sections 110(1) and 251
Airports must be efficiently managed – Reps committee chairman
The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Abdullahi Garba, said the nation’s airports are national assets that must be managed efficiently to avoid unmitigated damages. Airports, he said, should be handled by experts for the purpose of safety and economic development. He stated this while addressing the Federal Ministry of Aviation and
Airports must be efficiently managed – Reps committee chairman
Transfer: Arteta to sign £18.5m midfielder from PSG after Calafiori deal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his midfield ahead of this season with Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz. The Gunners have now opened talks with PSG over the Spain international, according to Duncan Castles. Arteta is yet to add to the squad that finished runners-up behind Manchester City last season. However, Arsenal are close to
Transfer: Arteta to sign £18.5m midfielder from PSG after Calafiori deal
LG poll: Osun NNPP primary election set for August
The Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has unveiled the dates for primary election in preparation for the local government election in the state. The party also announced its readiness to accommodate aspiring youths. In a statement issued by its chairman and acting secretary, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi and Ayegbaju Celestina, respectively,
LG poll: Osun NNPP primary election set for August
SDP suspends embattled Kogi chairman for alleged anti-party activities
The Socal Democratic Party, SDP, has suspended its embattled Kogi State chairman, Moses Peter Oricha, for alleged indiscipline and anti-party activities. The suspension of Oricha was contained in a letter dated July 22, 2024, which was signed by the National Secretary of SDP, Olu Agunloye. The letter reads in part: “In particular, the National Working
SDP suspends embattled Kogi chairman for alleged anti-party activities
Tinubu mourns Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday. A message of condolence from the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that Chief Iwuanyanwu was, until his death, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Tinubu described him as an accomplished businessman and notable politician. The
Tinubu mourns Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
Ondo: NURTW urged to steer clear of nationwide planned protest
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged residents of Ondo State, particularly the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the state, not to participate in planned nationwide protests in the country. According to the governor, during a peace meeting with former chairmen, leaders, and members of NURTW in the
Ondo: NURTW urged to steer clear of nationwide planned protest
Rivers crisis: Coalition begs Tinubu to intervene as supporters of Wike, Fubara clash
A coalition of 100 pro-democracy groups under the auspices of the National Patriotic Coalition, NPC, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that the face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his erstwhile godfather, Nyesom Wike, plunged the state into chaos. Supporters of
Rivers crisis: Coalition begs Tinubu to intervene as supporters of Wike, Fubara clash
South Africa gets first female chief justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday named a woman, Mandisa Maya, as South Africa’s next chief justice. The newly appointed chief justice of the federation assumes office on September 1, after the term of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo ends on August 31. Mandisa Maya’s appointment is considered a significant milestone for South Africa, which will have
South Africa gets first female chief justice
Dollar-to-naira exchange rate hits N1603.80 on official FX market
The naira crossed the N1,600 mark against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. FMDQ data on Thursday showed that the naira depreciated to N1,603.80 per dollar on Thursday from N1,586.71 traded on Wednesday, recording a N17 loss. Similarly, at the black market, the naira further depreciated to N1,593 per dollar on
Dollar-to-naira exchange rate hits N1603.80 on official FX market
It’s satanic’ — MURIC calls for ban on film with Nancy Isime in niqab
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has called on the federal government to ban a controversial film featuring actress Nancy Isime. DAILY POST reports that Isime shared a poster of a yet-to-be-released movie titled ‘Blood Brothers,’ where she wore a niqab while holding a gun. Niqab is a long garment worn by Muslim women to cover
It’s satanic’ — MURIC calls for ban on film with Nancy Isime in niqab
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