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South West Governors flay Yoruba nation agitators
Governors from Southwest States on met in Lagos and condemned “in strong terms the group of people agitating for Yoruba nation.” This followed the recent invasion of the Oyo State secretariat by some alleged secessionists. They also elected Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the new chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum. Sanwo-Olu replaced ing Rotimi
South Africa’s new parliament to elect president Friday
South Africa’s newly elected parliament is to convene for the first time on Friday, authorities said, as political parties scramble to form a coalition after general elections produced no outright winner. Lawmakers in the 400-seat National Assembly in Cape Town will be called to appoint a speaker and start the process of electing the country’s
World Cup Qualifier: Benin Republic Defeat Super Eagles For First Time
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Monday, lost 1-2 to Benin Republic for the first time in history. That scoreline leaves Nigeria’s World Cup qualification on the line. Nigeria have only three points from four World Cup qualification games and are at the risk of missing the next football tournament. The Nigerian team came into
Hajj: NAHCON to reduce days pilgrims spend in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has adopted a strategy to reduce the number of days Nigerian pilgrims spend in Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage. Its Executive Chairman, Malam Jalal Arabi, stated this on Monday in an interview with newsmen shortly after he arrived at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport,
We’ve identified MDAs with outdated policies – FG
The Federal Government says it has identified some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with outdated policies. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman, revealed this Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the committee for the review and harmonisation of sectoral policies. Bala-Usman said the committee was inaugurated to help the
Minimum wage: Tripartite c’ttee submits report to FG
The 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, on Monday, submitted its report to Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). Segun Imohiosen, Director Information and Public Relations Office at the SGF’s office, announced this in a statement. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a 37-Member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage,
NSCDC arrests 3, destroys illegal refinery in Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has arrested three suspects at an illegal oil refinery site in Rivers State. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, Babawale Afolabi, the corps spokesperson, said that the illegal bunkering activities site was located at Nembe/Odagwa Creek in Etche LGA of the state. He explained
ECOWAS court dismisses Dasuki’s suit against FG
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has declared that it lacks jurisdiction in a case brought by former National Security Adviser, Retired Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki. The Applicant was requesting the Court to compel the Federal Republic of Nigeria to comply with and implement the Court’s judgment that was delivered on October 4, 2016, identified as Judgment
Bandits destroy our crops after collecting ‘tax’ from us –Kaduna farmers
Communities in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna State under the auspices of Kaya Descendants Community Development Association have petitioned the local government chairman over frequent bandit activities in the area. This is coming as farmers were asked by the bandits to pay levies before embarking on farming activities this season. A letter dated 28th
RUSAL ALSCON Supports Ikot Abasi Candidates in Educational Program
Ikot Abasi, Nigeria – RUSAL ALSCON is proud to celebrate one year of participation in the Russia-Nigeria bilateral educational program. This initiative has seen seven candidates from Ikot Abasi – four boys and three girls – successfully pass the program’s rigorous tests and embark on their educational journey. RUSAL ALSCON provided comprehensive support to these
Troops kill 4 bandits in Kaduna, Niger
The Nigerian Army troops have neutralised four bandits in Kaduna and Niger states just as they recovered arms and ammunition. According to the statement on its X account, the army said: “In a series of recent counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in Kaduna and Niger States have dealt terrorists marauding in the
Troops kill 4 bandits in Kaduna, Niger
Benin vs Nigeria: 3 things we learnt as Super Eagles fumble again
Nigeria have picked up their first defeat in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series―a 2-1 loss to Benin Republic on Monday. Before today, the Super Eagles had drawn their first three fixtures 1-1. So, what are the three things we learnt from the shock result in Abidjan? Real danger of not playing at 2026 World
Benin vs Nigeria: 3 things we learnt as Super Eagles fumble again
Police recruitment: No fixed dates for training yet – PSC
The Police Service Commission, PSC, said it has not fixed dates for the training of 10,000 abled men who passed the final screening for recruitment Ikechukwu Ani, PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, stated this in a statement on Monday. According to the statement: “The Commission also wishes to confirm that all the dates
Police recruitment: No fixed dates for training yet – PSC
Gov Eno sacks Commissioner for Special Duties Okon
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, sacked the Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Bassey Okon, on Monday. A statement signed by Enobong Uwah, the Secretary to the State Government, did not give reasons for relieving the commissioner of his appointment but rather directed Okon to hand over all property of government in
Gov Eno sacks Commissioner for Special Duties Okon
‘Very soon, they’ll say afrobeats is dead’ – Skales
Nigerian rapper and singer Skales has reacted to Afrobeats star Wizkid’s controversial claim that “hip-hop is dead.” Speaking in an interview with Hip TV, Skales said: “Everybody has their opinion. Wizkid has his own opinion so that ‘hip-hop is dead’ is his opinion. But for me, my own logic for life is that everything has
‘Very soon, they’ll say afrobeats is dead’ – Skales
Super Eagles in danger of missing 2026 World Cup after 2-1 loss to Benin Republic
Nigeria’s chance of playing at the 2026 World Cup is in jeopardy, following a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic. The Super Eagles, looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw with South Africa last Friday, started on a good note, thanks to Raphael Onyedika’s excellent finish in the first half. However, Finidi George’s men went
Super Eagles in danger of missing 2026 World Cup after 2-1 loss to Benin Republic
Minimum wage: We expect outcomes that reflect fiscal federalism — S’West governors
The Southwest governors said on Monday that the negotiations between the Nigerian government and organised labour should reflect fiscal federalism. The governors said they support whatever outcome of the negotiation on the minimum wage. This was disclosed by the chairman of the forum, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, after a meeting of the governors
Minimum wage: We expect outcomes that reflect fiscal federalism — S’West governors
Two military personnel shot, bandit leader killed in Niger
Two soldiers were allegedly shot by gunmen at a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, during a gunfight in the early hours of Monday. A suspected bandit leader was reportedly killed in the firefight. DAILY POST learnt the gunmen were initially moving towards Mashegu and Wushishi local government areas to
Two military personnel shot, bandit leader killed in Niger
Ex-NIMASA boss, Agu’s demise huge loss to Nigeria – Mbah
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of a former Director-General of the National Maritime Authority, NMA, now Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Ferdinand Agu, describing it as a huge loss to the state and Nigeria. He expressed the grief in a message he personally signed,
Ex-NIMASA boss, Agu’s demise huge loss to Nigeria – Mbah
Ogun: Gov Abiodun increases gratuity payment to N2bn
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved an immediate increase in the quarterly payment of gratuity from N1 billion to N2 billion. The increase represents 100 per cent in aggregate for both the state and local government pensions. Adesoji Adewuyi, Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, who spoke in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said
Ogun: Gov Abiodun increases gratuity payment to N2bn
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