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target=_blank>Kwara First Lady Seeks Equal Access To Girl-Child Education
First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has called for equal access to quality education for every child, regardless of their socio-economic background. She made the appeal at an event organized by the Chidimma and Havilah Foundation themed: “The Need for Girl-Child Education”. School bags, exercise books, mathematical sets and uniforms among other educational
target=_blank>‘Nigeria destroys lives’, Kemi Badenoch fires fresh shot
Leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has renewed her onslaught against Nigeria. The Nigerian-born politician dominated the headlines towards the end of last year over controversial remarks about her birth country. While delivering her first speech of the year at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and
target=_blank>Mr Latin: Creative industry can solve Nigeria’s economic quagmire
The Global President of the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin), says the creative industry has the capacity to lift Nigeria out of its economic quagmire if the potentials are properly harnessed. He spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at the unveiling of the official logo for this
target=_blank>New Sect springs up in North West, embarks on human trafficking
A new sect, “ACHAD Life Mission International”, has began operation in North West, Nigeria. The newly established sect is reportedly linked to human trafficking and child separation. According to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the sect has its headquarters in Kaduna, while its leader simply identified as “one Mr. Yokana”, lives in Jos, Plateau State.
target=_blank>Lokpobiri speaks on Niger explosion tragedy
Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed profound sympathy with the government and people of Niger State following the tragic explosion of a petrol-laden tanker at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. He described the unfortunate incident, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured, as a heartbreaking tragedy.
target=_blank>60 recovered dead from Niger tanker explosion –FRSC
No fewer than 60 bodies have been recovered from the scene of tanker explosion at Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust had reported how a fuel-laden tanker exploded on Saturday morning, killing scores and injuring several others. The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kumar Tsukwam, revealed
target=_blank>DSS arrests ‘Boko Haram members’ in Osun
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested 10 suspected members of Boko Haram in Ilesa, Osun State. Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, said the suspects were members of Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP). He said the state government would continue to
target=_blank>Many killed as Tanker explodes in Niger
Scores of people, including women and children, lost their lives in a tanker explosion at Dikko in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened when a petrol-laden tanker fell down around 9am on Saturday. A resident of Dikko simply identified as Mr John put the the number of
target=_blank>How someone made me pay $10,000 to marabouts to become governor –Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has revealed how he paid the sum of $10,000 to marabouts from Kenya contracted on his behalf to spiritually facilitate his emergence as governor. He however said he rejected the ritual. Diri, while speaking during the KOLGA (Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area) Annual Day of Thanksgiving held in Sampou, his
target=_blank>Tax reform bills: Governors’ decision not enough, says Ndume
Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has said recommendations of Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) on tax reform bills is a welcome development but not enough as there are still sections of the bills that require further clarification. The bills, currently before the National Assembly, have suffered heavy criticisms especially in northern Nigeria, with many
target=_blank>We’ll hurt people while trying to unite North – Hamza Al-Mustapha
Former Chief of Staff to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has said that efforts to bring the North back on the path of progress “would hurt people.” This was as he disclosed that efforts are ongoing to unite and get the North back on track. Al-Mustapha made this disclosure while
We’ll hurt people while trying to unite North – Hamza Al-Mustapha
target=_blank>APC fires back at Kofa, rejects reconciliation between Kwankwaso, Ganduje
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that the efforts made by Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa to facilitate reconciliation between Kwankwaso and Ganduje were driven by Kwankwaso’s desire to return to the APC. They argue that the notion of reconciliation between Kwankwaso and Ganduje, as introduced by Kofa, is a political
APC fires back at Kofa, rejects reconciliation between Kwankwaso, Ganduje
target=_blank>Gov Nwifuru urges Ebonyi scholarship beneficiaries to be good ambassadors
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on the newly enrolled indigenous students of the state scholarship scheme to serve as exemplary ambassadors of the state. Nwifuru made this known during the flag-off ceremony of the Ebonyi State 2024/2025 Scholarship Programme (foreign and local), held at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke. In his
Gov Nwifuru urges Ebonyi scholarship beneficiaries to be good ambassadors
target=_blank>Ogun: Husband allegedly bathes wife with hot oil during argument
Operatives of Owode Egba Police Division have arrested a man named Sholola Kazeem for allegedly pouring hot oil on his wife and stabbing her in the head during an argument in Ogun State. DAILY POST learnt that the suspect, in a fit of anger, carried out the dastardly act at their residence in the Ring
Ogun: Husband allegedly bathes wife with hot oil during argument
target=_blank>Edo Guber Poll: Tribunal admits more documents from PDP, Ighodalo
The Edo State Governorship Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City on Saturday admitted more documents from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. DAILY POST reports that PDP and its candidate, Ighodalo, are challenging the declaration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Monday Okpebholo as the winner of
Edo Guber Poll: Tribunal admits more documents from PDP, Ighodalo
target=_blank>EPL table: Liverpool open 7 points lead after 2-0 win over Brentford
Liverpool on Saturday evening extended their lead on top of the Premier League table with seven points. This followed their 2-0 away victory at Brentford. DAILY POST reports that the first half ended goalless as both teams failed to score. However, in the second half the Reds scored two late goals, thanks to Darwin Núñez’s
EPL table: Liverpool open 7 points lead after 2-0 win over Brentford
target=_blank>Lere Olayinka debunks reports of Wike’s London medical trip
Lere Olayinka, the spokesman of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports of his principal being flown to London for medical attention. Olayinka wondered how Wike would be rushed to London on Thursday and return back on Friday to visit Dape community in Life Camp. Posting on Facebook, Olayinka said: “They
Lere Olayinka debunks reports of Wike’s London medical trip
target=_blank>Transfer: Kvaratskhelia’s shirt number at PSG confirmed
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will wear the number seven shirt at Paris Saint-Germain. The Georgian midfielder has completed a move from Napoli to the Ligue 1 champions. PSG are believed to have paid around €75m for Kvaratskhelia, who has put pen to paper on a contract until 2029. “Khvicha is one of the most exciting players in
Transfer: Kvaratskhelia’s shirt number at PSG confirmed
target=_blank>Tanker explosion: Niger gov bans heavy duty trucks on Dikko bridge
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has banned heavy-duty trucks from plying the Dikko Bridge, following the fatal tanker explosion on Saturday. He directed that vehicles coming from the Maje axis should instead pass under the bridge and take a u-turn. During his visit to the scene of the explosion, Bago expressed sadness over the
Tanker explosion: Niger gov bans heavy duty trucks on Dikko bridge
target=_blank>EPL: West Ham to sign Chelsea player for Graham Potter
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell for their new manager Graham Potter. Chilwell has been deemed surplus to requirements by current Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. According to Football Insider, West Ham are willing to offer the 28-year-old a career lifeline. The Hammers want to bolster Potter’s squad this January
EPL: West Ham to sign Chelsea player for Graham Potter
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