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You can’t scrap Niger Delta ministry, PANDEF warns Tinubu
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against scrapping the ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. The forum said this in a communiqué signed by its National Leader, Chief Edwin Clark and National Chairman, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien. It was issued at the end of
Mob burns suspected ritualist to death in Niger
A suspected ritualist simply identified as Sani has been reportedly burnt to death by a mob in Lapai town, the headquarters of Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. A resident, Abdullahi Yahaya, told Daily Trust that the suspect was caught with two little girls on Friday around 1pm and was immediately set ablaze. “There
Emefiele: DSS arrests NIRSAL boss
The Department of State Services (DSS) has picked up the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Abbas Umar Masanawa, Daily Trust has learnt. Although the reasons he was picked up by the operatives were yet to be ascertained, sources familiar with the matter said his
We’ll block entrances into state roads to protest bad federal highways – Edo PDP chair
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that they will block all entrances into the state roads from the federal government roads until the federal government takes necessary step to reconstructing and rehabilitating the roads. The party’s chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi disclosed this in Benin while speaking on the party’s campaign
Subsidy: Kwara Govt speaks on FG’s palliatives, inaugurates distribution committee
Kwara State Government has confirmed receipt of N2bn out of the N4bn relief funds that the Federal Government released for purchase of rice to be distributed en masse to vulnerable members of the public in the state. The state also said it awaits a balance of N2bn of the funds as well as N1bn worth
I wanted to jump into lagoon over failed N100m marriage – Lagos socialite
A Lagos socialite, Farida Abdulkabir popularly known as Farida Sobowale, has explained why she attempted to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. Abdulkabir was seen in a viral video being comforted by some people while she attempted to commit suicide. She had alighted from her black-coloured Sport Utility Vehicle on the
UN women advocates gender responsive approach to boost security
The United Nations has called for a gender responsive approach to improve the security situation in the 36 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory. The UN Women representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, made the call at the official launch of the Enhancing Gender-Responsive Security Operations and Community Dialogue Project
Post COVID-19: CITAD unveils book on vaccination in northern states
The Centre for Information Technology and Development Centre (CITAD), on Friday, unveiled a book, where it documented experiences on vaccination exercise in the 19 northern states. Briefing newsmen in Abuja, Executive Director of CITAD, Dr Y. Z Ya’u, said the book, titled, ‘Documenting the COVID-19 Vaccination Experience of Northern States of Nigeria’, was a result
My father And I Relate As Colleagues On Set, says Nollywood actor, Adebayo
Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo, says he and his father, Adebayo Salami, professionally known as Oga Bello, do not bring a father-son relationship to film locations. Adebayo, whose latest movie Jagun Jagun, is making waves and receiving encomiums in the entertainment industry, said it is a senior and junior colleague relationship when he is
Tinubu receives Enugu gov, Archbishop Kaigama
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday met with Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, and the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although details of the meetings were not made known to the press, Daily Trust reports that Kaigama’s discussions with the president focused on the state of the
Freestyler Zulfah named in Delta Queens’ CAF Women’s Champions League squad
Popular freestyler Abdulazeez Zulfah is set to make her debut for Delta Queens at the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The competition is slated for the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Zulfah played alongside Brazilian star Neymar Jr at the Red Bull 5-aside competition in Qatar. The hijab baller recently teamed up with the
Freestyler Zulfah named in Delta Queens’ CAF Women’s Champions League squad
Insecurity: Over 3.5 million displaced by crisis in Nigeria – UN
Over 3.5 million people are internally displaced in Nigeria as a result of crises, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) data has revealed. Also, the insurgency in the northeast, mostly affecting Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states, has led to the deaths of 37 aid workers since 2016, with additional 24 wounded and
Insecurity: Over 3.5 million displaced by crisis in Nigeria – UN
Trans-border trade: Zulum meets Custom’s CG, seeks collaboration
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday in Abuja, met with the Acting Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. During the meeting, Zulum sought increased collaboration between the Borno State Government and the Nigerian Customs Service to foster economic growth through enhanced trans-border trade with neighbouring countries of Cameroon, Chad and Niger
Trans-border trade: Zulum meets Custom’s CG, seeks collaboration
Suspect accused of stealing children set ablaze in Niger
An angry mob has meted jungle justice to a victim, Sule Sakon Kano, who was set ablaze for the alleged stealing of children in Lapai town, Lapai LGA, Niger State. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon. The town has witnessed several disappearances of young children in recent times; hence, the anger of the people of
Suspect accused of stealing children set ablaze in Niger
Gov Radda appoints pioneer Director General for Katsina ICT Directorate
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has appointed Mr Naufal Ahmad, a seasoned technology ecosystem builder and founder of Kirkira Innovation Hub, as the pioneer Director-General for the ICT Directorate. The directorate was recently established through an Executive Order forwarded to the state House of Assembly. The Chief Press Secretary to Katsina Governor, Ibrahim
Gov Radda appoints pioneer Director General for Katsina ICT Directorate
Transfer: ‘Is that a joke’ – Xavi rubbishes reports that Fati could move to Real Madrid
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández, has rubbished reports claiming Ansu Fati could move to Real Madrid. Fati has hardly featured under Xavi since recovering from a string of injuries last summer. It has led to speculations that the 20-year-old wants to leave the Nou Camp. This week, there was talk that Fati could move across the
Transfer: ‘Is that a joke’ – Xavi rubbishes reports that Fati could move to Real Madrid
Transfer: Chelsea in shock move to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal
Chelsea are interested in signing Folarin Balogun from Arsenal, according to Sky Sports. However, it is believed the Blues have not made an official offer for Balogun. Balogun spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade Reims. He scored 22 goals and provided three assists in 39 games across competitions for the French
Transfer: Chelsea in shock move to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal
Tinubu vows to harness gas for benefit of Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to harness the country’s gas resources to benefit all Nigerians. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Friday in a statement when the Board and management of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) met with Tinubu at the Villa. Tinubu said
Tinubu vows to harness gas for benefit of Nigerians
EPL: Pochettino speaks on Caicedo, Lavia in Chelsea’s squad against West Ham
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has said that he would include the club’s two recent signings, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, in his side’s squad to face West Ham United in Sunday’s Premier League match if the duo are ready by Saturday. DAILY POST recalls that Chelsea signed Caicedo and Lavia from Brighton and Southampton, respectively,
EPL: Pochettino speaks on Caicedo, Lavia in Chelsea’s squad against West Ham
CAF Champions League: Remo Stars will beat Medeama SC – Ogunmodede
Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede is optimistic about qualifying for the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Sky Blue Stars will face Ghanian champions Medeama SC in the preliminary round first leg clash on Sunday. The match is scheduled for Cape Coast Stadium. Ogunmodede believes that a positive result in this tie
CAF Champions League: Remo Stars will beat Medeama SC – Ogunmodede
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