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FACT CHECK: Did Biden Confirm That Nigeria Was Ruled By A Dead Man?
A forty-seven second video has been shared on social media especially WhatsApp, suggesting that the U.S President, Joe Biden, confirmed that former President Muhammadu Buhari Buhari died 6 years ago. The video purportedly showed Sophie Raworth broadcasting on BBC at six reporting on a UK migrant scheme in Rwanda, after which she switched to Biden
NLC: We’ll shut down the country if petrol price rises again
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the country over the speculations that the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol could rise again. Emerging reports added that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has joined the NLC in protesting against the new planned fuel hike price. This was made known at
Air Force Jet crashes in Niger State
An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed in Niger State. The ill-fated aircraft was said to be heading to Kaduna State when the unfortunate incident happened on Monday. In a statement, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the aircraft crashed in a village in
I won’t let you down, Barau reassures Kano APC leaders
Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has reassured stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District that he will not let them down in the discharge of his duties. Barau’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, quoted him as saying this when party leaders in Kano led by
Kano: Six nabbed for chanting ‘provocative’ slogans against Emir
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested six persons who allegedly chanted provocative slogans against the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, thereby causing a breach of peace. The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hussaini Gumel, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Monday in Kano. Gumel said that the suspects constituted a public
Ritualists disguise as labourers, kill Ondo pastor on farmland
Dada Itopa, a pastor in Ondo State, has been hacked to death by two suspected ritualists. Itopa, 45, was reportedly killed on his farmland at Ebira camp in Ipele community of Owo Local Government Area after the suspects disguised as labourers to assist him on the farm. It was gathered that the suspected ritualists also
We fear military action will split our families in Niger, Nigeria – Residents with dual citizenship
Salisu Usman recalled his childhood memories playing with other kids of his age at his neighborhood on the streets of Maradi. He had his primary and secondary education in Niger Republic. The story of his birth and socialization hangs somewhere in the recesses of Niger ecosystem. Usman, whose grandparents migrated to the West African country
Nigeria’s Vulnerable Food and Nutrition Ecosystem: A Closer Look at the Presidential Emergency Declaration
By Aisha Hadejia, Temi Adegoroye and Mohammed Momoh On the 13th of July 2023, forty-five days after Nigeria welcomed a newly elected government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a national emergency on food security due to the sudden hike in food prices that has made basic items unaffordable to millions of Nigerians. This declaration is
MURIC seeks arrest, prosecution of coup instigators
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the arrest and prosecution of those inciting the army to topple President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Kwara Governor reappoints 4 Commissioners
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has forwarded the names of 18 commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening. Speaker, Engr Yakubu Danlad-Salihu, disclosed this during Monday’s plenary while reading the message of the Governor. Daily Trust observed that the list contained seven female nominees and four former commissioners who served with the
I won’t let you down – Dep Senate President Barau tells constituents
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, has told the people of Kano North senatorial district that he will fight their battle and will not let them down in the discharge of his duties as a legislator. Senator Barau, who spoke while receiving stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the senatorial
I won’t let you down – Dep Senate President Barau tells constituents
Insecurity: Makinde inaugurates Amotekun governing board in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated a 12-man governing board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun. Makinde, while inaugurating the board, charged the members of the board to work more so that the economic growth being experienced in the state can continue. The governor made these declarations while
Insecurity: Makinde inaugurates Amotekun governing board in Oyo
Ondo: APC Chairman dispels division rumours within party
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin, has dispelled rumours of alleged division within the party in the state. According to Adetimehin, the ruling party in the state remains united and focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. While speaking with newsmen in Akure, the state
Ondo: APC Chairman dispels division rumours within party
Police confirm arrest of 8, recovery of arms, ammunition after Delta shootout
The Nigeria Police Force have confirmed the arrest of at least 8 suspects terrorizing parts of Nembe Bassambiri community in Bayelsa State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in a statement on Monday. He said the arrest followed receipt of a petition from a law firm on the activities of some
Police confirm arrest of 8, recovery of arms, ammunition after Delta shootout
Kwara lawmakers call for urgent measures against anthrax
The Kwara state House of Assembly has urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to direct the state Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to liaise with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to urgently embark on a statewide vaccination of livestock with Anthrax spore vaccine. This was sequel to a motion on
Kwara lawmakers call for urgent measures against anthrax
I battled depression when I couldn’t get acting roles – Biodun Stephen
Popular Nollywood producer, Biodun Stephen, has narrated her past struggles with depression over her inability to secure acting roles in the industry. Biodun said this in her interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. Speaking of her inability to secure roles, Biodun noted that she left acting because of frustration and depression. She said, “I
I battled depression when I couldn’t get acting roles – Biodun Stephen
Singer Chidinma denies dating Flavour, Kizz Daniel
Gospel artiste Chidinma Ekile has denied ever being romantically involved with secular singers Flavour and Kizz Daniel. DAILY POST recalls that there were speculations that Chidinma dated Flavour and Kizz Daniel at different times before ditching secular music for the gospel genre in 2021. However, appearing on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, recently, the ‘Kedike’
Singer Chidinma denies dating Flavour, Kizz Daniel
Radda, condemns alleged harassment of Katsina residents by customs
The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed his disappointment over the repeated assaults of residents of some Katsina communities, by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, anti-smuggling special force. While noting that the Nigerian law clearly prohibits goods that could not be allowed into the country, Radda expressed worry over
Radda, condemns alleged harassment of Katsina residents by customs
30 bandits, 11 soldiers killed in Niger firefight
No fewer than 10 military men, including a major and an unconfirmed number of local vigilantes, were allegedly killed during a firefight with bandits in Zungeru, Wushshi Local Government Area, Niger State. Eight other soldiers reportedly sustained severe injuries in the bitter skirmish, in which they fought the bandits to a standstill and killed well
30 bandits, 11 soldiers killed in Niger firefight
Niger: Whether coups of ballots or bullets, we don’t need war in Nigeria – Pastor Enenche VIDEO
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC, Paul Enenche has declared that Nigeria and other countries in the continent cannot afford to engage in a war right now. In a video clip shared on his official Twitter handle on Monday, the fiery man of God, who was reacting to the coup in Niger
Niger: Whether coups of ballots or bullets, we don’t need war in Nigeria – Pastor Enenche VIDEO
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