April 26, 2024
Just In: Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Education Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) described him as renowned banker, businessman, the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and […]
EPL: Enough is enough – Man Utd striker, Rashford blows hot
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has said the criticism he has received so far this season is “abuse.” Rashford has scored only eight eight times in 40 appearances this campaign. It has led to the 26-year-old facing some fire from fans and pundits. Rashford, replying to a post on X, formerly Twitter, which claimed the […]
American International School requests refund of $760,000 paid for Yahaya Bello’s children’s fees from EFCC
The American International School of Abuja (AISA) has formally requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide accurate banking details. This request is part of an effort to refund school fees allegedly misused by the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, for his children’s education at AISA. Bello purportedly made an advance […]
My confidence in Nigerians makes me take tough decisions – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the confidence he has in Nigerians gave him the courage to make tough decisions on their behalf. Tinubu stated this during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands on Thursday at The Hague. DAILY POST recalls that since his assumption into office in 2023, Tinubu’s administration has […]
President Tinubu’s govt borrow N3.8 Trillion from CBN
Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) fourth-quarter 2023 Statistics bulletin reveals significant borrowing by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government through the Ways and Means mechanism. Over the last six months of 2023, an additional N3.8 trillion was borrowed through this method, bringing the total cumulative Ways and Means balances owed by the […]
Prominent Nigerian Journalist and Former Lawmaker, Alhaji Sidi Ali, Passes Away
Alhaji Sidi Ali, a seasoned journalist and former legislator during Nigeria’s Second Republic, passed away on Thursday. He was a revered figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) elders committee in Kano State, contributing significantly to both the political and media landscapes. The somber news was conveyed by former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani via […]
EFCC Denies Conducting Media Trial of Former Kogi State Governor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected allegations of subjecting the ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to a media trial, despite claims made by its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede had organized a press conference where he disclosed that Bello withdrew $720,000 from a government account to pay his child’s school fees and […]
UK-Based Nigerian Man beat wife to death with skateboard
Olubunmi Abodunde, a Nigerian residing in the United Kingdom, has confessed to the tragic killing of his wife, Taiwo, using their son’s skateboard, according to the Daily Mail. The couple, who migrated from Nigeria to the UK in 2022, had a turbulent relationship marked by allegations of infidelity and financial disputes. Abodunde, aged 48, had […]
Nigerian Navy Relocates Headquarters to Rivers State
The Nigerian Navy has announced its decision to move the Naval Training Command headquarters from Lagos to Onne in Rivers State. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff, disclosed this during a meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, highlighting the significant ties between the Navy and Rivers State. In a threefold purpose, Ogalla informed […]
Ibadan Mogajis pledge allegiance to Olubadan-designate
FAMILY heads in Ibadan, also known as Ibadan Mogajis, on Thursday, visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and pledged their allegiance to him. The exercise was in fulfilment of the Ibadan tradition upon the nomination of Olakulehin as the Olubadan-designate. The Mogajis were led by the Aare Egbe Mogaji, Asimiyu Ariori, to the private residence […]