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target=_blank>Lagos Assembly crisis: Lawmakers lack absolute powers to remove or install their leaders – GAC
Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has opened up on the controversy in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Speaking for the first time since the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker and election of Mojisola Meranda on January 13, 2025, the APC leader stated that whereas the lawmakers have
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Tinubu hosts Nigerian-born NFL champion in Aso rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday received Nigerian-born National Football League (NFL) champion Morotoluwa Ojomo at the State House in Abuja. Ojomo visited the President alongside his father, Ololade; his mother, Bimbo and his sister, Modele. Tinubu praised the athlete’s perseverance and emphasised his administration’s readiness to collaborate with diaspora talents to accelerate human capital development,
target=_blank>Lagos Assembly crisis may jolt Tinubu’s 2027 bid
What started like an internal crisis on January 13, 2025, when 36 lawmakers impeached Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has now degenerated into a major political crisis unsettling the home base of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Even though he is yet to formally declare his interest in
target=_blank>Forward Ebonyi: A New Dawn of Rapid Development
By Jeff Ukachukwu Ebonyi State is in a new era of transformation, where progress is not just promised but actively delivered. With a clear vision and unwavering dedication, Governor Francis Nwifuru leads and reshapes the state’s economic and social landscape, ensuring that development reaches every corner. His leadership is a fusion of innovation, strategic planning,
target=_blank>Fire guts medical centre in Lagos
A midnight fire has razed a section of Ago Medical Centre on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos State. The fire, which started around 8.30pm in Friday, destroyed a section of the one storey building which houses the hospital Nurses, doctor and some patient who were in the hospital during the incident scampered to safety. Permanent
target=_blank>Despite years of funding, poor facilities threaten Plateau PHC
Despite funds allocated to primary health care centres across local government areas in Plateau State for many years, poor maintenance and lack of furnishing are threatening the facilities. Weekend Trust learnt that since 2017, the Plateau State Government has been releasing funds for equipment, furnishing or reconstruction of the health centres, yet their condition has
target=_blank>EFCC’s aggressive tactics leave trails of human right abuses
It was around 5 am. Agabi, 31, and his fiancée, three months pregnant, were deep asleep, lulled by the early morning breeze in Kwalkwalawa, Sokoto State when a loud commotion from outside their apartment jolted them awake. The couple had recently discovered they were expecting twins and their hearts were filled with excitement. However, that
target=_blank>2025: Even as Tinubu’s reforms press on
For most Nigerians who crossed over into the new year, 2025, it must be with mixed feelings. In one vein, they are celebrating the sheer good fortune of seeing a new year in spite of the harrowing times and circumstances of the previous year, 2024, during which the fallouts from the economic restructuring ventures of
target=_blank>Ajaokuta project too big to be handled by government — Alhaji Magaji Inuwa, former CEO
Alhaji Magaji Muhammed Inuwa is a 1966 science graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He later trained as a metallurgist and worked in private companies in Jos and Kaduna. At one point he was the chief executive officer of the Ajaokuta Steel Company. He also served as a special assistant to a former
target=_blank>A virtue never in excess
Although it is critical to achieving a peaceful life on earth, it’s a virtue that is difficult for many to uphold. This virtue is now almost becoming the preserve of few. If there is anything that is generally lacking in most Nigerians today, it is patience. The ability to endure difficulties, manage inconveniences and or
target=_blank>Ramadan: CAN urges Muslims to pray for peace, spiritual growth
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Federal Capital, Rev. John Hayab has urged all Muslims to use the month of Ramadan to pray for peace, joy and spiritual growth in the country. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday, Hayab said, “This special
Ramadan: CAN urges Muslims to pray for peace, spiritual growth
target=_blank>Ceasefire: Hamas rejects Israel’s move to extend first phase
The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday rejected Israel’s plan of extending the first phase of the ceasefire instead of proceeding to the second phase as originally planned, calling it unacceptable. According to Hamas spokesperson, Hazem Qassem, no talks were being held for a second ceasefire phase even as the first phase is due to
Ceasefire: Hamas rejects Israel’s move to extend first phase
target=_blank>US plans emergency $3bn Israel arms deal amid truce concerns
The Pentagon on Friday revealed that the US State Department has okayed the potential sale of nearly $3 billion worth of bombs, demolition kits and other weaponry to Israel. It was gathered that these were notified to Congress on Friday afternoon on an emergency basis. The process is said to sidestep a long-standing practice of
US plans emergency $3bn Israel arms deal amid truce concerns
target=_blank>Trump, Zelenskiy clash divides US Republicans, reduces aid prospects
A White House clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and President Donald Trump divided the Republicans and dimmed prospects that Congress will approve any further aid for Kyiv in its war with Russia. Some Republicans who had long backed Ukraine blasted Zelenskiy after Friday’s exchange, in which Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticised the
Trump, Zelenskiy clash divides US Republicans, reduces aid prospects
target=_blank>Kaduna church distributes grains to Muslims to support fasting
The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry in Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has distributed grains to over 1,000 underprivileged Muslims and Islamic schools. Speaking to journalists after the distribution, the church’s General Overseer, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, emphasized that the initiative aims to promote peaceful coexistence and religious
Kaduna church distributes grains to Muslims to support fasting
target=_blank>Ukraine should be heard, not forgotten – Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine on Saturday said it is very important that his country’s plight is heard and not forgotten. Zelenskiy said this in a social media post alongside footage of a meeting with the Ukrainian community in Washington a day after a heated White House meeting with US President Donald Trump “It is
Ukraine should be heard, not forgotten – Zelenskiy
target=_blank>P-Square: I’m not responsible for Jude’s legal troubles – Peter counters twin brother Paul
Peter Okoye, one half of the disbanded music group, P-Square, has denied alleged involvement in his elder brother Jude Okoye’s ongoing legal battle. DAILY POST reports that the second half of the P-Square duo, Paul Okoye on Friday accused his twin, Peter, of trying to jail Jude their elder brother and former manager. Speaking in
P-Square: I’m not responsible for Jude’s legal troubles – Peter counters twin brother Paul
target=_blank>Six women rescued as bandits kill two in Katsina
Armed bandits launched a violent attack on Musawa town late Friday night, killing two people and abducting six women. According to a post by security analyst Bakatsine on his official X handle on Saturday, the attack occurred around 11 p.m. “Yesterday night, around 11PM, bandits attacked Musawa town. During the attack, they killed two people
Six women rescued as bandits kill two in Katsina
target=_blank>Taraba cattle recovery committee recovers 222 livestock, returns to owners
The Taraba State Cattle and Livestock Recovery Committee has recovered 222 rustled cows from various parts of the state, as well as from Plateau and Nasarawa States, in collaboration with security agencies. Following a verification process, some of the recovered cattle were returned to their rightful owners upon presentation of proof of ownership. The committee
Taraba cattle recovery committee recovers 222 livestock, returns to owners
target=_blank>Russia vs Ukraine: Norway mulls raising financial support for Ukraine
Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere on Saturday said the Norwegian government will soon ask that parliament increases its financial backing for Ukraine. Stoere said they would go back to parliament in the near future with a proposal to increase the support Norway’s parliament had late last year agreed to support Ukraine with 35 billion
Russia vs Ukraine: Norway mulls raising financial support for Ukraine
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