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Iwuanyanwu prayed for me during confusion over Yar’adua’s illness – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that the immediate past President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, always prayed for him when there was confusion in the country over President Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s ill-health. Jonathan spoke on Friday during the service of songs session for the late Iwuanyanwu, held at the National
$41bn unaccounted for in World Bank – Oxfam
As much as $41 billion in World Bank climate finance is unaccounted for, according to Oxfam International. In a report released on Thursday, Oxfam revealed that an audit of the World Bank’s climate finance activities from 2017-2023 found that between $21 billion and $41 billion in climate finance was not tracked from the time projects were approved
Lagos DPO slumps, dies in office
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, is dead. The DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night. The news of his death has thrown the officers attached to the
Five Ways to Reinforce Your Roof Before Hurricane Season
Everyone in Florida has to consider hurricane season, often even further inland than most people would assume. The high-speed winds and resultant roof damage surely will, even if the driving rains and flying tree limbs never reach your roof. Hurricanes are not to be taken lightly, whether your plans are just to guard your house
Nigeria On Autopilot – Tinubu’s strong supporter Laments
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has continued his tirade against the country’s economic fortunes since President Bola Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership. Igbokwe, who campaigned actively for Tinubu in the buildup to the 2023 elections, has been very critical of the current administration lately. On Friday, the APC chieftain,
Tanker explosion: Only certified drivers, vehicles will convey petroleum products –Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, says the Federal Government has begun work to implement policies that will only allow certified drivers and thoroughly checked vehicles to convey petroleum products across the country. He made this known when he paid a visit to the scene of the tanker explosion at Majia
Even if you give this govt 40 years, it’s not going anywhere – SDP’s Adebayo
Prince Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo was flag bearer of the Social Democratic Party SDP in the last 2023 general election where he came 5th. In this interview, Adebayo said the economic woes the country presently experiencing is caused by the President Tinubu led administration which formulating policies without thinking through and thoroughly. For Adebayo, this administration
Court halts impeachment of Kenyan Deputy President replaced by Ruto
Kenyan senators on Thursday voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office. The move makes him the first deputy president to be removed from office since Kenya’s 2010 constitution introduced impeachment procedures. The 59-year-old faced 11 charges, including corruption, insubordination and money laundering, which he vigorously denied as politically motivated. Gachagua’s downfall began when
Fake police officer arrested in Kano
From Abbas Tijjani Madabo, Kano The police in Kano have arrested 31-year-old Salisu Bala, who has been extorting and terrorizing the public under the guise of being a police officer. A statement by the Kano Police Command Spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the fake policeman is a resident at Kurna Quarters, within Kano metropolis.
Chevron: We’ve Discovered New Oilfield in Nigeria
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has announced the discovery of a new oil field in Nigeria. The “new gold mine” estimated to hold 17,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), is located in the shallow offshore area of the Niger Delta. The development is expected to boost Nigeria’s ailing oil production. According to Chevron, the “near-field
Troops capture woman, accomplice with 505 rounds of ammunition in Plateau
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully apprehended a female arms courier and dismantled a notorious network of terrorists, seizing a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. This was contained in a statement on the Nigerian Army’s social media platform (Instagram, DAPR WhatsApp group). According to the statement, during raids and ambushes, numerous terrorists were
Troops capture woman, accomplice with 505 rounds of ammunition in Plateau
EPL: Man City identify midfielder to sign as De Bruyne’s replacement
Manchester City are ready to break the bank for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as Kevin De Bruyne’s replacement. Wirtz is considered one of the most sought-after youngsters in European football. According to Sky Germany, City view Wirtz as the ideal player to fill De Bruyne’s shoes if the Belgian decides to leave for Saudi Arabia
EPL: Man City identify midfielder to sign as De Bruyne’s replacement
Niger: Three suspects arrested over theft of truck worth N30m
Three suspects are currently in police net for allegedly stealing a tipper truck worth over N30 million along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Suleja, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State. The suspects are Nura Ibrahim, Adamu Ibrahim and Abdulfatai Ibrahim, all of Kaduna Road, Suleja. The Niger State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu
Niger: Three suspects arrested over theft of truck worth N30m
Ogun begins measles vaccination, targets 1 million children
In a bid to combat the resurgence of preventable diseases, the Ogun State government has flagged off its 2024 measles vaccination campaign. Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, who spoke on Friday during the event at Siun, said the exercise marked a pivotal moment in the state’s ongoing public health initiative aimed at safeguarding the
Ogun begins measles vaccination, targets 1 million children
EPL: Santo provides update on Super Eagles duo after Libya nightmare
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has given an update on the Super Eagles duo of Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi after their ordeal in Libya. Speaking to the media on Friday ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the City Ground this weekend, Santo described what Aina and Awoniyi went
EPL: Santo provides update on Super Eagles duo after Libya nightmare
Adeleke wins 2024 Best Civil Service-Loving Governor in Nigeria award
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has bagged an award of excellence as the 2024 Best Civil Service Loving Governor in Nigeria. This is according to a statement on Friday by Kolapo Alimi, Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. The statement also revealed that the award was presented to the governor by the President
Adeleke wins 2024 Best Civil Service-Loving Governor in Nigeria award
Kano Hisbah arrests Jigawa commissioner over alleged illicit affair with married woman
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest and detention of the Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, who was caught in a compromising position with a married woman in an uncompleted building. Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, who confirmed the arrest of Sankara, said he was arrested after the board
Kano Hisbah arrests Jigawa commissioner over alleged illicit affair with married woman
WAFU U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles lose to Burkina Faso in opening fixture
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria lost 1-0 to Burkina Faso in their opening fixture at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo. Fandino Abib Coulibaly scored the winning goal for Burkina Faso four minutes before the hour mark. The Flying Eagles’ performance was disappointing. For the entire 90 minutes, they failed to create any clear-cut
WAFU U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles lose to Burkina Faso in opening fixture
24 years old man commits suicide in Ogun
The police in Ogun State on Friday, confirmed the death of 24-year-old Dada Adesonye, who committed suicide by hanging. DAILY POST gathered that Adesonye was found dead after reportedly hanging himself on a tree in the Afami area of Imasayi, Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State. Omolola Odutola who confirmed the incident to DAILY
24 years old man commits suicide in Ogun
Nigerian military kills over 101 terrorists, nabs commander, 182 others
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 101 terrorists, and apprehended a terrorist commander, Usman Maisaje, and 182 others in different operations across the country in the last week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on the operations of the armed forces on Friday in Abuja.
Nigerian military kills over 101 terrorists, nabs commander, 182 others
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