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BREAKING: Former Governor’s son dies in Kaduna road accident
Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of former Governor of Kaduna state, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, is dead. A family source who did not want to be mentioned confirmed his death to our correspondent, saying the deceased was involved in an accident. Daily Trust gathered that the accident happened along Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening. “The accident occurred
Tinubu will tackle Growing Unemployment Rate – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the low labour force participation occasioned by the staggering unemployment rate in Nigeria must be reversed. Shettima made the promise during the launch of the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Strategy Document and Gender Transformative Human Capital Development Policy Framework in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday. He emphasised that
Efforts to ensure standards in Nigeria yielding results – SON
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) says efforts to enhance Nigeria’s industrial growth and ensure that products adhere to standards is currently yielding results Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, made this disclosure during the World Standards Day celebration in Abuja on Saturday. The theme for the 2024 celebration, “Shared Vision for a Better
Minimum wage: Aiyedatiwa approves N73,000 for Ondo workers
The Governor of Ondo State and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a minimum wage of N73,000 for civil servants in the state. The federal government and the organised labour had in September signed an agreement on the new minimum wage of N70,000 for
NBA demands immediate reversal of fuel price hike
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded the immediate reversal of the latest increase in the cost of petroleum products to N1,030. In a statement by the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) on Saturday, the association expressed concern that such decisions continue to be made without transparent consultation or dialogue with relevant stakeholders, including civil society
Residents killed as gunmen burn down houses in Benue
At least two residents of Ikpelle community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State were killed while many houses were set houses ablaze during an attack by gunmen. Locals told our correspondent that the separate incidents happened between Thursday and Friday in Ikpelle and Egwuma communities situated in the rural riverine of Agatu. The
APC candidate shot dead in Ogun
Gunmen suspected to be cultists on Saturday killed one Adeleke Adeyinka, a councillorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming local government election in Ogun State. He was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight at Jide Jones area, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen arrived in a tinted car and one
No plan to rig Kaduna LG poll, says commission boss
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) Chairman, Hajiya Hajara Mohammed, has stated that there is no plan by the commission to rig the forthcoming local government election on in the state. She further cautioned politicians to refrain from violence and hate speech during the election period. The chairman made these comments during the stakeholders’
APC rejects Plateau LG election results, heads to court
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has rejected the results of the local government election held on Wednesday, describing the exercise as ill-fated and vowing to take legal action. At a press conference held on Saturday at the party secretariat in Jos, the state capital, the APC chairman in the state, Rufus
7 commuters die in Kaduna highway crash
At least seven commuters have been reported dead in a tragic auto crash at Hayin Gada along the Saminaka-Kaduna highway. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, involving a J5 Peugeot with registration number TRN 861XL 08 AA and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle. Daily Trust learnt that a combined team
Youths risk lives to scoop fuel from fallen truck
Hundreds of Nigerian youths risked their lives as they happily scooped fuel from a fallen truck. The incident happened at about 4 pm near Okurikang Junction in Odukpani LGA. The truck fell as a result of a heavy downpour which made the Calabar-Itu federal road slippery as the ongoing rehabilitation of the road is witnessing
Youths risk lives to scoop fuel from fallen truck
Corruption fighting back’ – CSO condemns suit filed by Kogi, others to challenge legality of EFCC
A civil society organization, CSO, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has expressed concern over a lawsuit filed by Kogi State, with the support of other states, to challenge the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. DAILY POST reports that the suit filed at the Supreme Court by
Corruption fighting back’ – CSO condemns suit filed by Kogi, others to challenge legality of EFCC
Ballon d’Or: Mbappe makes big decision
France captain Kylian Mbappe has decided he wants to only play important games for his country, as he targets winning the Ballon d’Or award in 2025. Mbappe caused controversy last week, by deciding not to be considered for selection for Les Bleus’ fixtures during the current international break. This has seen the 25-year-old heavily criticized
Ballon d’Or: Mbappe makes big decision
I’m not Labour Party member – Aisha Yesufu
Activist-cum-politician Aisha Yesufu on Saturday said she’s not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party, LP, or any other political party. Yesufu, a member of the 2023 LP presidential campaign council, made the declaration on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On. She also denied ever looking for an appointment because she works for her financial independence.
I’m not Labour Party member – Aisha Yesufu
PDP delegates set to elect new executives in Kano
Over 5000 delegates are set to elect 39 new PDP executive members in Kano after decades of internal wranglings that robbed the party of credible leaders. The party’s national chairman of the electoral panel of the congress, Halilu Abubakar Mazagari, said while commencing the party congress at the famous Sabon Gari Pillars Stadium, on Saturday,
PDP delegates set to elect new executives in Kano
Bauchi Assembly passes N96.6bn supplementary budget
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N96.676 billion for 2024. The approval followed the adoption of the House Committee on Appropriations report during its plenary session. The supplementary budget aims to address gaps in the initial 2024 budget, addressing changing economic conditions and providing funds for unforeseen expenditures. It
Bauchi Assembly passes N96.6bn supplementary budget
I couldn’t sleep for one week – Seun Kuti on being snubbed by Davido
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has recalled his frustration about not being invited to Afrobeats megastar Davido’s wedding. DAILY POST recalls that dignitaries from all walks of life attended Davido’s lavish wedding to his wife, Chioma, on June 25, 2024. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U
I couldn’t sleep for one week – Seun Kuti on being snubbed by Davido
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya’s crowd will be hostile – Super Eagles warned
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has warned Austin Eguavoen’s side that Libya’s crowd will be hostile when both teams clash in the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Tuesday in Benghazi. The Super Eagles had won 1-0 in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio international Stadium in Uyo
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya’s crowd will be hostile – Super Eagles warned
EPL: He’s pure heart – Benni McCarthy hails Man United star
Former Red Devils first-team coach Benni McCarthy has described Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as “pure heart.” McCarthy shared his views during his time at Old Trafford where he worked with the England international. McCarthy joined the Red Devils’ coaching crew under Erik ten Hag in 2022 but left after the club’s FA Cup win
EPL: He’s pure heart – Benni McCarthy hails Man United star
Kaduna: No plan to rig October 19 council election – KAD-SIECOM chairman assures
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) Chairman, Hajiya Hajara Mohammed, has assured that there is no plan by the commission to rig the October 19 council election in the state. She warned politicians to refrain from violence and hate speech before, during, and after the election period. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement and sensitization
Kaduna: No plan to rig October 19 council election – KAD-SIECOM chairman assures
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