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JUST IN: Court grants Abba Kyari bail over mother’s death
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted temporary bail to former Commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari over his mother’s death. Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday ordered Kyari to deposit the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum. Justice Nwite also directed that the surety which shall
Policeman shot dead by colleague in Jos Market
A police officer attached to the enforcement team of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has been reportedly shot dead at Terminus Market, Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Our correspondent reports that security operatives, including policemen and soldiers, have been mobilised recently by the state government to carry out enforcement against street trading in
Fire guts Kaduna govt secretariat
Some offices in the Kaduna State Government Secretariat located on Independence Way have been destroyed by a fire outbreak in the facility. According to an eyewitness, Malam Ibrahim Mohammed, a civil servant with the state government, the fire started at about 2:30 pm on Wednesday. Culture, religion threats to women participation in politics —Ganduje Tuition:
Obi, LP spokesmen speak on claims of Abure’s endorsement
The visit to the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) by the party’s presidential candidate in last year’s elections, Mr Peter Obi, has led to reactions from the spokespersons of the latter and former. Daily Trust reports that Obi on Tuesday visited LP’s headquarters in Abuja on a solidarity visit and was received by
UK general election to hold July 4
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not doom-laden forecasts about the size of the government’s expected defeat. The poll will be the first time Sunak, 44, faces the public while in charge after he was appointed leader of the largest party
Tinubu removes Wike’s ally after protests
President Bola Tinubu has removed Chukwuemeka Woke as Managing Director (MD) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Woke was Chief of Staff to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, when he was governor of Rivers State. Tinubu had appointed him as head of the authority on May 9, 2024. However,
Culture, religion threats to women participation in politics —Ganduje
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has identified culture and religion as some of the factors impeding massive women participation in Nigerian politics. Ganduje spoke on Wednesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, when he received wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, who visited
Emir Bayero meets Awujale, says Kano, Ijebu share things in common
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Wednesday paid a visit to the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Ogun State, Oba Sikiru Kayode, saying the ancient towns share a lot of things in common. Bayero alongside his retinue of aides and chiefs visited the Awujale in Ijebu-Ode to felicitate with the first-class traditional
We wanted Kano Emirates dissolved after Gov Abba took over –Lawmaker
A principal officer of the Kano State House of Assembly says some lawmakers wanted to dissolve Kano emirates 20 days after the inauguration of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration. The officer, who spoke to our correspondent in confidence, said that nothing can stop the Assembly from amending the Kano emirate law. The amendment of the
Witness slumps, dies inside court
A septuagenarian, whose real identity is unknown, slumped and gave up the ghost during a sitting at the Ondo State High Court, on Wednesday. Daily Trust learnt that the deceased was in the court in Ondo, headquarters of Ondo West LGA, to bear witness in a case involving his friend. A court clerk, who pleaded
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Oliver Buba, by suspected kidnappers. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, who confirmed the incident in Yola on Wednesday, said the command had deployed a rescue team to the forest. According to a statement signed by the Catholic Bishop of
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Adamawa
Margaret Atayi: ‘Murder cannot be ruled out’ – Father of lady found dead in Abuja claims
Patrick Atayi, father of the young Benue lady, Margaret Oyibo Atayi, who was found dead in Abuja, has described the death of his daughter as a mystery. DAILY POST reports that Margaret, a mother of two, was found dead days after she was reported missing by her family. However, contrary to the report that the
Margaret Atayi: ‘Murder cannot be ruled out’ – Father of lady found dead in Abuja claims
‘I’ve forgiven Junior Pope for backstabbing me’ – Yul Edochie
Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has said he has forgiven his late colleague, Junior Pope for allegedly “backstabbing” him. DAILY POST reports that Yul Edochie recently accused the late actor of betraying him reportedly despite taking him as a brother and good friend and being there for him when he needed him. He also revealed
‘I’ve forgiven Junior Pope for backstabbing me’ – Yul Edochie
Chieftaincy tussle: Enugu community takes protest to state secretariat
The chieftaincy tussle rocking Mburubu community, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State took a different dimension on Wednesday as residents stormed Enugu capital, demanding the immediate dissolution of their town union. The community is urging the government to set up an interim caretaker committee for the town union. They also singled out
Chieftaincy tussle: Enugu community takes protest to state secretariat
P.Diddy: Sixth woman accuses Sean Combs of drugging, sexually assaulting her
A former model identified as Crystal McKinney has accused embattled United States, US, rapper and business mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2003. McKinney’s allegation was contained in a lawsuit she filed against Diddy on Tuesday at the federal district court in Manhattan. McKinney, who is now the sixth person
P.Diddy: Sixth woman accuses Sean Combs of drugging, sexually assaulting her
Ogun begins disbursement of grants to micro, small businesses
The Ogun State Government, through its OG-CARES scheme , has begun the disbursement of the second part of a N1 billion operational grant to micro and small enterprises in the state Recall that the first disbursement was done in 2023, during which, 1,000 entrepreneurs in micro enterprises received N100,000 each, while those in the small-scale
Ogun begins disbursement of grants to micro, small businesses
Why we sacked Mansur Abdullahi – Sokoto United
Sokoto United have revealed the reason behind their decision to sack their former head coach, Mansur Abdullahi. The club stated that the erstwhile coach showed persistence lack of dedication and commitment to the team’s objectives. Sokoto United also accused coach Abdullahi of engaging in activities detrimental to the image and reputation of the team, management,
Why we sacked Mansur Abdullahi – Sokoto United
Anti-corruption unit inaugurated in Ministry of Police Affairs
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, has inaugurated the ministry’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU, in conjunction with the Independence Corrupt Practice Commission, ICPC. The inauguration of the 11-member ACTU was performed by the permanent secretary in the presence of the representative of the chairman of ICPC at
Anti-corruption unit inaugurated in Ministry of Police Affairs
Ecowas Parliament adopts drafts rules procedure report for four years
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted the committee report on the draft rules of procedure of the sixth legislature. The parliament adopted the 2024 Annual Work Plan, during its Extraordinary Plenary Session, presided over by its First Deputy Speaker, Senator Barau Jibrin, after a series of deliberations and contributions from parliamentarians representing different countries in the
Ecowas Parliament adopts drafts rules procedure report for four years
Edo Assembly approves N409.2 billion supplementary budget for Obaseki
Barely five months after assenting to the 2024 appropriation bill by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, the State House of Assembly has shored up the budget to N409, 217,894,248,87 billion. DAILY POST reports that the governor had on December 22, 2023, assented to N342.825,969,909,21 billion appropriation bill, which was N17.5 billion higher than the
Edo Assembly approves N409.2 billion supplementary budget for Obaseki
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