Year: 2024

The family of late Senator Ayogu Eze, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 6th & 7th National Assembly, has confirmed his death. The death was earlier reported by DAILY POST. According to a statement signed by Kenechukwu Ayogu Eze, his first son, on behalf of the family, the Senator died in the early … Read more

The Ebonyi State Government has distributed 10 Hilux to the Nigeria Army and to the Nigeria Police for joint security operations across the state. Governor Francis Nwifuru, who was represented by his deputy governor, Mrs Patricia Obila, performed the distribution of the vehicles on Thursday in Abakaliki. According to governor Nwifuru, the aim was to … Read more

Gunmen have allegedly abducted the Assistant Controller of Corrections of the Niger State Correctional Centre Minna, ACC Abdulrahamam Ibrahim Gelele. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), CSC Rabiu Mohammed Shuaibu, the ACC was kidnaped since the April 17, 2024. Shuiabu disclosed that the officer was abducted along Ilorin – Minna … Read more

Italian pundit Fabrizio Ponciroli has slammed AC Milan manager, Stefano Pioli, for the way he is handling of Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze moved to AC Milan from Villarreal last summer for a fee that could rise to 28 million. He had a difficult start to his career in the Serie A but appears to … Read more

Adequate access to electricity supply is a significant concern that has lingered for many years in Nigeria. As of 2021, over 85 million Nigerians lacked access to electricity, which is due to the insufficiency of the national grid to serve the teeming population. This has led to a great demand for petrol and diesel-run (fossil … Read more

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, on Thursday insisted that the prices of petroleum products are not changing. NNPCL disclosed this in a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye. Soneye also blamed logistic issues for the tightness in the supply of fuel in some parts of Nigeria. He, however, assured … Read more

Ahead of the forthcoming September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has unveiled more than 200-member campaign council. DAILY POST reports that the party’s State Organizing Secretary, Tony Anenih Jnr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Anenih said … Read more

The protesters were armed with placards bearing various inscriptions such as “Ondo APC rejects Kangaroo primary election,” “No primary held in Ondo,” and “We want a fresh election,” among others. Coincidentally, their protest occurred during the National Working Committee meeting, where aggrieved aspirants were being placated to reconcile and support Aiyedatiwa ahead of the governorship … Read more

Rivers United boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Katsina United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Thursday night. The hosts head coach, Stanley Eguma, kept the same side that defeated Rangers last weekend. Former Remo Stars forward, Deputy Echeta headed the hosts in front from Andy Okpe’s cross a minute … Read more

Former Celtic forward, Frank McAvennie, says Leon Balogun deserves a regular playing berth in Rangers’ team following his impressive display in the club’s Scottish Cup win over Hearts last weekend. Balogun was handed his first start by Rangers manager, Philippe Clement since February in the 2-0 win. The former Super Eagles defender justified the manager’s … Read more

The chairman of the governing council of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, in Oyo State, Professor Abiodun Adebowale Ojo, is dead. DAILY POST gathered that the Ojo passed away on Tuesday. He was a Professor of Educational Evaluation and served as the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Specialised and Professional Education at Emmanuel Alayande University … Read more

Nigerian airline operator Air Peace will commence its Abuja-London route very soon. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, the minister said he has given the approval for Air Peace to add Abuja to its London route. Air Peace recently … Read more

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, will unveil a set of new security vehicles on Friday to enhance the efficiency of community policing in all local government areas in the state. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, noted that the new set of security vehicles to be distributed … Read more

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half-working day for all public and civil servants in the state. The declaration was made because of the forthcoming local government election in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, had earlier … Read more

The Ebonyi State Government has carried out the demolition of shops and residential buildings in the Ogoja Road area of the Abakiliki metropolis to pave the way for the construction of a flyover to ease the perennial traffic at the ever-busy Vanco junction. When DAILY POST visited the affected areas on Thursday afternoon, demolition work … Read more

The Federal Government has commenced the upgrading of 50 selected senior secondary schools across the country. Dr Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, NSSCE, disclosed this while speaking in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, during a recent courtesy visit by Commissioner of Education, Dr John Mamman. A statement by … Read more

The former deputy governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the November governorship election. He polled 264 votes at the party primary, beating his closest rival, a former member of the House of Representatives, Kolade Akinjo, who got 157 votes. Details shortly. Source link

Shooting Stars defender Omololu Waheed Abiodun is optimistic about the team’s chances of securing a continental ticket. Omololu said that the Oluyole Warriors have all it takes to finish among the top three teams in the league. Shooting Stars currently occupy the sixth position on the Nigeria Premier Football League table with 49 points, six … Read more

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has cautioned the people of the state against vandalising facilities sited for public use. The governor gave the warning on Thursday during the commissioning of a 1.3-kilometre underground concrete flood control tunnel, the reconstruction of a section of Atiku Abubakar Way with walkways, drainage, and solar street lights … Read more

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday met with aggrieved governorship aspirants as part of efforts to forge a united front ahead of the November 21 off cycle election. DAILY POST reports that the primary election conducted last weekend by a team led by Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, declared … Read more

The Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, said it would soon embark on a clampdown on truck drivers who are in the habit of loading passengers alongside goods. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State FRSC Sector Commander, Paul Okpe, disclosed this on Thursday during sensitisation of the Aduwawa Truck Drivers … Read more

Bendel Insurance has thrown the gate open for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 32 clash against Heartland. The Benin Arsenals will lock horns with Heartland at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Bendel Insurance took to its X handle to announce the gesture. The 2023 Federation Cup winner also solicited fans’ support ahead of … Read more