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7 things to know about Lagbaja’s coursemate appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff
Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, who was appointed as the acting Chief of Army Staff on Wednesday, was the coursemate of the indisposed substantive COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced Oluyede’s appointment on Wednesday, saying he will act in the position pending the return of
With Ata as minister, I’m threatened, says Senator Hanga
A general laughter enveloped the Senate chamber on Wednesday during the screening of the Kano ministerial nominee, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata. Senator Rufai Hanga, lawmaker representing Kano Central, had said he was threatened by Ata’s appointment. The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, had asked Hanga, a New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) member, to
2 arrested over Edo Catholic priest’s abduction
The Edo Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping of Rev. Fr. Thomas Ayode, in Edo State. The state Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, disclosed this on Wednesday while parading seven suspects arrested for various crimes across the state. He said the suspects were arrested across the state for armed robbery,
BREAKING: Jubilation as Power is restored in Northern states
Electricity has been restored in four states under the Jos Electricity Distribution franchise – Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue. The power was restored at approximately 7:20 pm. on Wednesday. Our correspondent reports that residents of Jos, Plateau capital, erupted into jubilation when light was restored. Daily Trust reports that for the past 10 days, several
Tinubu appoints acting army chief amid Lagbaja’s prolonged absence
President Bola Tinubu has named Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff. The development comes amid the prolonged absence of General Tahoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, who has been away from the country for a while. Lagbaja is said to be battling an undisclosed ailment in the United States of
Strike: Another varsity union moves to join forces with SSANU, NASU
The third non-academic union in the Nigerian universities, the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), on Wednesday, threatened that it would start its own strike in the next two weeks over withheld salaries. It also vowed to organise a nationwide protest on November 6 and picket the Federal Ministry of Finance on the 14th of
How Landlords are worsening inflation crisis – Fashola
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, on Wednesday said landlords are contributing to the rising inflation. Speaking as a panelist at the ongoing 2024 Annual Directors’ Conference with the theme, “Good Governance as a catalyst for Economic Recovery, Growth and Development” organised by the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD),
Nigerian workers poorer than before – Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, former President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says current Nigerian workers are poorer than those who worked for country in the past. Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, also decried the present N70,000 minimum wage, arguing that the celebrated wage when converted to dollars, is equivalent to $42. The former labour
Senate confirms Bianca, Oduwole, 5 others as ministers
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the seven new ministerial nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new ministers confirmed during plenary are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Labour and Employment), Bianca Odinaka Odumegu – Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs – State). Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade
Ondo: SDP deputy gov’ship candidate joins APC
Barely two weeks to the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Susan Gbemisola Alabi, the deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs Alabi was received into the APC by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa during his campaign tour to the Akoko North West Local
Police arrest 1,247 suspects, recover 3,172 ammunitions, rescue 64 abducted victims in October
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 1, 247 suspects including a major arms dealer and recovered 3,172 series of ammunition within the month of October, 2024, in its bid to fight crimes in the country. It also recovered 118 stolen vehicles and rescued 64 victims of kidnapping across the country. The Force
Police arrest 1,247 suspects, recover 3,172 ammunitions, rescue 64 abducted victims in October
4 boys, girl die mysteriously in Edo
Five persons have been reportedly found dead in a room at Afashio community, Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST learnt that the deceased four boys and a girl were alleged to have been found dead in the room in questionable circumstances. It was also gathered that two of
4 boys, girl die mysteriously in Edo
EPL: Van Nistelrooy likely to take charge of Man Utd against Chelsea
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to conduct Manchester United’s pre-match media before their next Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday. The BBC reports that this is the clearest sign yet Ruben Amorim will not be in charge this weekend. United are in talks with Sporting Lisbon over Amorim’s release. The Portuguese club
EPL: Van Nistelrooy likely to take charge of Man Utd against Chelsea
LaLiga: Valencia vs Real Madrid match set to be postponed
Valencia have requested that their LaLiga home game against Real Madrid be postponed. According to ESPN, this is due to the floods in the south-east of Spain, which has left at least 70 people dead. A decision from the league is expected within 24 hours. The Valencia area, along with Albacete, is among the worst
LaLiga: Valencia vs Real Madrid match set to be postponed
Disabled Nigerians angry with Tinubu over alleged discrimination in ministerial appointments
A Coalition of Professional People Living with Disabilities, (PLWDs), has expressed displeasure with President Bola Tinubu over alleged discrimination in his recent appointments to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. They claimed that the appointments neglected the voices and needs of PLWDs, particularly in light of their previous call for the inclusion of a female candidate
Disabled Nigerians angry with Tinubu over alleged discrimination in ministerial appointments
Police arrest four suspects for stealing diamond earrings, headphones in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested four suspects for alleged stealing of diamond earring, headphones and other valuables worth millions of naira in the State. The Commissioner of Police in the State, Umoru Ozigi disclosed this to newsmen while parading the suspects and three others on Wednesday at the Command’s headquarters in
Police arrest four suspects for stealing diamond earrings, headphones in Edo
Ndume opposes tax increment, aligns with Northern leaders
The Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, on Wednesday, aligned with leaders of Northern extraction in opposing plans by the Federal Government to review the tax regime of the country upward. Ndume, in a statement in Abuja, said the Federal Government must get things right first, expand sources of income
Ndume opposes tax increment, aligns with Northern leaders
Oyebanji will be fair to all religious groups in Ekiti – Deputy Gov assures
The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye has assured all religions groups in the state of a fair deal and unbiased prioritization of their welfare to ensure religious gious tolerance in the system. Afuye who acknowledged the crucial role of religion in bringing men closer to God and teaching morals, thereby reducing crimes in society,
Oyebanji will be fair to all religious groups in Ekiti – Deputy Gov assures
Arewa group counters northern Govs on rejection of tax reform bills
The Arewa Civil Rights Movement, ACRM has countered the position of the Northern Governors Forum on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. DAILY POST reports that the new tax bill currently on the floor of the National Assembly proposed a derivation principle in the distribution of Value Added Tax, VAT accruals between the federal government
Arewa group counters northern Govs on rejection of tax reform bills
Police arrest two over kidnap of Catholic Priest in Edo
The Edo State Police Command said two suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Rev Fr Thomas Ayode, a Catholic Priest and Rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School, Ivanokpodi, in Agenegbode, Etsako East local government Area. DAILY POST reports that the Catholic Priest was abducted on Sunday at about 7pm at
Police arrest two over kidnap of Catholic Priest in Edo
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