Long queues of vehicles; commercial and private, as well as motorcycles and tricycles, have returned to Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The long queues were seen early in the morning and still persist as at the time of filing this report. . Our correspondent gathered that the long queues were a result of the scarcity … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Finidi George as new Super Eagles head coach. The former international beat Emmanuel Amuneke to the job. George, who spent 20 months as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro before the Portuguese voluntarily left the post following the accomplishment of Africa Cup of Nations runner-up position … Read more
A Kano High Court has fixed May 16, 2024, to rule on the heated arguments regarding delivering criminal dharges to former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Ganduje and six others, through substituted means. The prosecuting counsel in the criminal case, Barrister Adeola Adedegbe, is asking the court to allow him to send service … Read more
The Senator representating Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone of Ebonyi State, Ken Eze, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government. Eze, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, said the nation’s economy will improve for the betterment of all Nigerians. The senator stated this on Monday … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, has said it has apprehended four suspects for cultism and kidnapping around Eket and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Akwa Ibom Command, ASP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Monday, noted that the suspects … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State on Monday, vacated the bench warrant issued for the arrest of a former state Commissioner for Finance, Demola Banu. The court had issued the arrest warrant requested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the allegation that Banu refused appearance. At the commencement of … Read more
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has voiced his likeness for under-fire Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Jackson, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Villarreal last summer, has come under criticism from sections of fans for missing opportunities in front of goal. But Neville, speaking on The Gary Neville podcast via Football.London, said he likes the … Read more
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC Nigeria, has said that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for school candidates will commence on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and end on June 24, 2024. While speaking on Monday at the WAEC Lagos Office, Head of Nigeria Office, Dr Amos Dangut, said the council was ready … Read more
The Desperados Ignite Experience Hits Nigerian CitiesThe Desperados Ignite Party has been rolling through many cities across Nigeria, leaving a trail of memorable parties in its wake, and we are here for it! Nigeria’s leading flavoured beer is taking the Ignite energy to different cities. So far, the Desperados Ignite train has moved through Lagos, … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has increased the minimum wage of workers in the state civil service to N70,000, beginning from May 1, 2024. DAILY POST reports that Obaseki disclosed this on Monday at the commissioning of the Labour House, built for the organized labour in the state. The house was named after a former … Read more
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that the US is close to finishing a security deal with Saudi Arabia. Blinken made this known while visiting the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, General Secretariat, where he attended the joint ministerial meeting with the foreign ministers of the GCC countries. Local media reported that … Read more
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has said that he would not resign, putting an end to a period of political uncertainty that has captivated the nation. Sanchez made this declaration during a public address on Monday, following days of speculation about his future in office. Sanchez, who has led Spain since 2018, had previously hinted … Read more
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC, seeking the removal of former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, from office on account of his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The judge on Monday in a judgment held that the … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday slammed N10 million fine on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and three others for fundamental rights violation. Other respondents in the suit are former EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa, an officer with the agency, Calistus, and Fidelity Bank Plc. Justice Peter Kekemeke slammed the cost on … Read more
A Nigerian cosmetic doctor based in the United Kingdom, UK, Oluwafemi Tijion Esho, has lost his licence to practise for sexually harassing a patient. Esho demanded sex from a female patient in return for a Botox injection. Esho, a popular TV cosmetic doctor, confessed to an improper emotional relationship with the woman whom he exchanged … Read more
No fewer than 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya’s Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday. The East African country is battling downpours and floods. The governor of Nakuru County, Susan Kihika, confirmed the incident. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud. … Read more
Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf on Monday resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote. His resignation comes days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. Yousaf stepped down after failing to strike a deal with a breakaway nationalist party whose single seat could have given … Read more
A Nigerian Mathematician, Uduak Nanga, has completed a 150-hour attempt to set a first Guinness World Record for the longest Mathematics lesson by an individual. Nanga, popularly known as MC Calculus, who hails from Ikono local government area of Akwa Ibom State, began on April 23, 2024, and concluded the feat on Sunday, 28 April, … Read more
The Kano Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Sales of Government Properties has commenced its inaugural sitting with a promise not be swayed by primordial interests that would lead to them deviating from their purpose. The 12-man Commission of Inquiry, which has Justice Faruk Lawan Adamu, a Kano High Court Judge as Chairman, began it’s sitting … Read more
The innovative platform for building online stores offers a Business Without Employees model as well as a full range of e-commerce services.NEXT BASKET customers, called Partners, can use the Platform in two ways:– by managing their online store independently.– by letting the management and all accompanying business activities to NEXT BASKET’s experts – the so-called … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has announced the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, will visit Nigeria in May. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director, Defence Information, DDI, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, over the weekend. He said the royal couple will be meeting with military personnel and will be … Read more
Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has expressed satisfaction with the team’s 2-0 win over Plateau United. Okorie Chidozie and veteran forward Godwin Obaje were on target for the Flying Antelope in the game. Ilechukwu believed that his team’s adequate preparation was responsible for the victory. “I think it was a great one for us,” Ilechukwu … Read more
A former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has visited Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. DAILY POST reports that Otti is the only governor elected under the platform of the Labour Party. In a post via X on Monday morning, Ihedioha shared pictures of his visit to Government House, Umuahia. “Delighted to have met … Read more
