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target=_blank>Edo: PDP, APC, others to call 290 witnesses at tribunal
The Edo State election petition tribunal on Friday disclosed that both the petitioners and the defendants at the tribunal would be calling 290 witnesses during the hearing of the petition. Daily Trust reports that the petitioners in the case include the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its candidate, Asue Ighodalo and five other political parties, while
target=_blank>Oyo, Abuja, Anambra stampedes signs of Nigeria’s systemic failures –Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has expressed sadness over the tragic loss of lives in stampedes during collection of food palliatives in Oyo, Anambra and Abuja. Daily Trust had reported how about 40 children died in a stampede during a children’s funfair in Ibadan, the Oyo
target=_blank>3 innovators win N6.5m in Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has announced the three winners of the inaugural Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, a programme aimed at incubating youth-led SMEs that tackle current environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Osarode Stephen Odemwingie emerged the winner of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, walking away with a cash award of N3
target=_blank>Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted “in very strong terms” allegations that it is plotting to destabilise neighbouring Niger Republic. The Nigerien authorities alleged that the Lakurawa terrorist group, with the help of foreign security forces, including Nigerian security forces, were responsible for the attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline on December 13, 2024,
target=_blank>Reps give 19 MDAs 7 days to appear or face sanctions
The House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Compliance has given a seven-day ultimatum to 19 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government to honour invitations to appear before various relevant committees of the House or face sanctions. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Yusuf Ahmed Badau, stated this while speaking to journalists over the
target=_blank>Foundation pledges more scholarships to orphans
Chairman of the Shawall Barau I Jibrin Foundation and President of the Barau Academy Football Club, Alhaji Shawall Barau Jibrin, has pledged to sponsor education of more orphans. Jibrin made the pledge after he was honoured with the prestigious 2024 Best Award of Excellence in Leadership and Philanthropy by Maryorking Agency Group. Last year he
target=_blank>Like Dangote Refinery, NNPCL cuts Petrol Price to N899 Per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N899 per litre. The product previously sold at N1,020. According to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), the new price was fixed by the NNPCL. Quoting a document released
target=_blank>Foundation: Over 700 Lives Transformed Through our Programme in Adamawa
The Debbie Kauna Foundation (DKF), with Funding from Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and supported by UN Women, has launched a transformative program for persons with disabilities in Adamawa State. The program, themed “Skill Up: Entrepreneurship and Marketable Skills,” is tailored to promote gender equality and full participation for women, girls, men, and boys with disabilities.
target=_blank>Foundation Bemoans Stampede at Charity Event in Anambra, Commiserates with Bereaved Families
The Obijackson Foundation has expressed sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred during its Annual Rice Sharing event at the Amaranta Stadium in Okija on Saturday morning. The event aimed at supporting the less privileged during the Yuletide season, turned somber when an unfortunate stampede claimed lives and left several families grieving. In a statement,
target=_blank>Rice Stampede: 10 die in Abuja church, 17 in Anambra Community
Some alms seekers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lost their lives in a stampede. The stampede occurred on Saturday morning during an event for the distribution of rice and other palliatives at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Maitama area of Abuja. Daily Trust’s correspondent who was at the scene observed the heavy
target=_blank>NPFL: Boboye set to take charge at Akwa United
Kennedy Boboye is set to be named the new technical adviser of Akwa United. According to reports, Boboye has opened talks with the Promise Keepers to take charge of the club. The former manager of the side, Mohammed Babaganaru, quit the post following the club’s poor start to the season. Boboye previously managed Sunshine Stars
NPFL: Boboye set to take charge at Akwa United
target=_blank>Anambra: Obijackson Foundation pledges to investigate cause of stampede, deaths at event
The Obijackson Foundation has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that led to the death of scores of people in a stampede in Okija, Anambra State, on Saturday during its annual rice-sharing event. A statement from the foundation said that it plans to thoroughly investigate the incident to determine the cause of the stampede,
Anambra: Obijackson Foundation pledges to investigate cause of stampede, deaths at event
target=_blank>Oyo, FCT, Anambra stampede deaths show gravity of economic distress in Nigeria — Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja signalled the gravity and scale of economic distress in the country. Ezekwesili maintained that “Nigerians have become victims of widespread food poverty, especially among low and peripheral middle-income families.” The statement comes after DAILY POST reported that no
Oyo, FCT, Anambra stampede deaths show gravity of economic distress in Nigeria — Ezekwesili
target=_blank>EPL: Arteta gives update on Saka’s injury after 5-1 win over Crystal Palace
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the decision to take Bukayo Saka off was “a precaution” as the winger “felt something.” Saka collapsed on the pitch, holding his hamstring after attempting to play in a cross during the first half of their 5-1 win at Crystal Palace. The England star was immediately replaced by Leandro
EPL: Arteta gives update on Saka’s injury after 5-1 win over Crystal Palace
target=_blank>NPFL: Musa nets winner for Pillars, Sunshine Stars pip El-Kanemi
Ahmed Musa netted the winning goal as Kano Pillars recorded a 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday. Kano Pillars took the lead through Rashid Alhassan at the half-hour mark. Niger Tornadoes fought back, with Mohammed Goyi equalising at the hour mark. Musa found the target deep into stoppage time
NPFL: Musa nets winner for Pillars, Sunshine Stars pip El-Kanemi
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal close in on Chelsea, Liverpool with 5-1 win over Crystal Palace
Arsenal have kept themselves within touching distance of their Premier League title rivals with a commanding 5-1 win over Crystal Palace. Gabriel Jesus, who scored a hat-trick against the Eagles in a 3-2 Carabao Cup win earlier in the week, was on fire again at Selhurst Park, netting a quick-fire brace on either side of
EPL: Arsenal close in on Chelsea, Liverpool with 5-1 win over Crystal Palace
target=_blank>Abia stakeholders call for reform of state’s criminal justice law administration
Participants of a three-day programme on strengthening access to justice for all in Abia State have called for reforms and the enhanced implementation of the Abia State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, ACJL, 2017, emphasising that it would help protect citizens’ rights. Most of the participants, who spoke on Saturday in Umuahia during the concluding
Abia stakeholders call for reform of state’s criminal justice law administration
target=_blank>Gender inequality: Bisi Fayemi tasks Nigerians with forging new values
The wife of the former governor of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has challenged Nigerians to establish new values and create an enabling environment to address gender inequality. Erelu Fayemi issued the challenge while delivering a lecture titled “Breaking Barriers: Empowering the Next Generation of Nigerian Women in Business and Public Life” at the launch
Gender inequality: Bisi Fayemi tasks Nigerians with forging new values
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Nobody knows what he’ll be able to achieve’ — Fernandez on Chelsea’s best player
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has praised teammate Cole Palmer for his dedication and hard work off the pitch. Since arriving from Etihad Stadium last summer, Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout performer and one of the best players in the Premier League. Chelsea paid £42.5 million to Manchester City for Palmer’s transfer. Palmer has lived up
EPL: ‘Nobody knows what he’ll be able to achieve’ — Fernandez on Chelsea’s best player
target=_blank>Nigerian government debunks allegations of involvement in Niger oil pipeline attack
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports alleging that the Lakurawa terrorist group, purportedly aided by foreign security forces, including Nigerian personnel, was responsible for the attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline on December 13, 2024, in Gaya, Dosso Region of the Niger Republic. In a statement issued on Saturday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa,
Nigerian government debunks allegations of involvement in Niger oil pipeline attack
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