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Regina Daniels: Ned Nwoko asked whether I’d have married him if he was mechanic
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has shared an intriguing and humorous glimpse into her personal life. In a post via Instagram on Sunday, she disclosed that her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, had inquired if she would have married him if he was a mechanic. “Would you have married me if I was a mechanic?,” he asked.
Nigeria signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on 2024 Hajj
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian authorities toward the smooth conduct of the 2024 Hajj. Mrs Fatima Sanda-Usara, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. “Nigeria under the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), solidified its
Israeli police kill Palestinian toddler in West Bank
A four-year-old Palestinian child has been killed during what Israeli authorities described as a car-ramming attack targeted at a military checkpoint near the Givat Ze’ev settlement in the occupied West Bank. Two Israelis, including a female Border Police officer, were also wounded during a ramming attack at the Ras Biddu crossing near the Givat Ze’ev
2023: Army Destroyed 233 Illegal Refineries, Seized 1.1m Litres of Fuel
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army said that it destroyed about 233 illegal refineries across the Niger Delta region in 2023. The GOC, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdusalam, who disclosed this at the Division’s combined West Africa Social Activities (WASA), said that over 1,112 arrests were made while about
We lost 350 members to Plateau killings in 3 months – Fulani groups
A coalition of Fulani groups in Plateau State on Sunday comprising Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN), Bajoil Fulani, Jonde Jam Kautal Hore and Lawul Fulaku, said it had lost 350 members between October, 2023 and January, 2024 in the state. The coalition also claimed
70 people contesting to become new ohinoyi of Ebiraland – Official
The Kogi Government is set to unveil a new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland out of the 70 contestants screened by a committee to succeed the late Dr Ado Ibrahim, an official has said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the deceased Ohinoyi died on Oct. 29, 2023, after a protracted illness. Alhaji Yunusa Sule,
Bandits demand N60m for 6 children abducted in Abuja
Bandits, who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children, have contacted the family, demanding N60 million ransom. The victims were abducted on Tuesday night in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. His brother, Alhaji Abdulfatai, who led policemen to foil their abduction, was shot dead by the bandits. Also, two among
5 die in Anambra boat accident
Five persons in the early hours of Sunday lost their lives in a boat accident in Anambra State, while 30 others were rescued. The victims had allegedly sailed from Kogi State to Anambra through the River Niger where they met their untimely deaths. A source in the riverine area of Anambra West Local Government Area
Son arrested for ‘stabbing father to death’ in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested a 25-year-old man, Alkasim Ya’u, for allegedly stabbing his father to death at Tudun Yola ‘C’, area of Gwale Local Government Area of the state. The NSCDC Corps Commandant, Mohammed Falala, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of
IPMAN denies plans to increase petrol price
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot, has denied any plans to increase price of petrol. The Chairman of IPMAN, Enugu Depot, Mr Chinedu Anyaso, who made the statement in Awka, Anambra State at the weekend, asked the public to disregard news of an increase in the price of petrol. He spoke
N585m scandal: Tinubu’s orders investigation, threatens sanctions
President Bola Tinubu has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the N585.2 million scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Sunday. The minister acknowledged the concerns raised by the public
N585m scandal: Tinubu’s orders investigation, threatens sanctions
NPFL: Lobi Stars win away, 3SC end winless streak
Lobi Stars recorded the only away win of matchday 17 in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. The Makurdi club defeated their hosts, Kwara United, 2-0 in Ilorin. Godwin Oshagbemi gave the visitors the lead on 21 minutes, while Stanley Oganbor netted the second a minute before the break. Remo Stars beat
NPFL: Lobi Stars win away, 3SC end winless streak
FA Cup: Liverpool dump Arsenal out of competition
Arsenal have been eliminated from the FA Cup after losing 2-0 to Liverpool on Sunday. The Gunners were looking to bounce back from successive defeats to West Ham and Fulham in the Premier League. However, they failed to make their first-half dominance count, with Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard missing good chances. Mikel Arteta’s men
FA Cup: Liverpool dump Arsenal out of competition
CBN disburses $61m to foreign airlines to settle mature forex backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says it has disbursed 61.64 million dollars to foreign airlines through various Deposit Money Banks, DMBs. According to a statement issued by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali in Abuja on Sunday, the disbursement is in fulfilment of CBN’s commitment to eliminate the backlog of pending matured
CBN disburses $61m to foreign airlines to settle mature forex backlog
N12bn outstanding allowances: Shehu Sani commends Nigerian Govt
Senator Shehu Sani, a former federal lawmaker, has commended the Nigerian government for the payment of N12 billion outstanding allowances owed the Super Eagles and other national teams. DAILY POST recalls that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday approved the payment of N12 billon outstanding backlog for Nigeria’s National teams of various sports, including the Super
N12bn outstanding allowances: Shehu Sani commends Nigerian Govt
Nigerian striker, Medubu in hospital after car crash
Nigeria-eligible striker Dapo Mebude is in hospital after crashing his car into a tree in northwestern Belgium. His club side, KV Oostende, confirmed the news via its X account on Sunday. “The practice match between Knokke and KVO was cancelled due to a car accident by player Dapo Mebude. “He was taken to hospital but
Nigerian striker, Medubu in hospital after car crash
FCT-IRS urges MDAs, employers to file 2023 returns before Jan. 31
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and other employers of labour in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to file their 2023 returns before Jan. 31st. The FCT-IRS Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Mustapha Sumaila, made the call in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday.
FCT-IRS urges MDAs, employers to file 2023 returns before Jan. 31
N585.2m scandal: Humanitarian Affairs Ministry created to launder money – Pastor Giwa
Following the N585.2 million corruption scandal linked to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has said the agency was established to cripple Nigeria’s economy. Giwa described the Ministry as “a tool for money laundering”. Former President Muhammadu Buhari
N585.2m scandal: Humanitarian Affairs Ministry created to launder money – Pastor Giwa
Nigeria signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on 2024 Hajj
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian authorities towards the smooth conduct of the 2024 Hajj. The Assistant Director, Mrs Fatima Sanda-Usara, Public Affairs, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. ”Nigeria under the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), solidified its
Nigeria signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on 2024 Hajj
Police investigate woman’s death in Lagos hotel
The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into the death of a yet-to-be identified woman, whose dead body was found in a hotel room. The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Hundeyin said that about 6:17 pm on Friday, the
Police investigate woman’s death in Lagos hotel
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