May 2024
Anambra arrests eight for N800,000 fraud
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, in collaboration with security operatives, has arrested eight suspects for allegedly extorting over N800,000 from some women in Awka. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the Media Aide to the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, […]
DSS arrests wanted former Oyo Park Chairman, Auxiliary
The Department of State Services (DSS), has apprehended Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, the former chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System (PMS). The arrest took place at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital, around 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Although the exact reasons for his arrest remain unclear, a […]
BREAKING: ALGON accuses Fubara of withholding LG funds, backs impeachment call
The Rivers State chapter of the Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of witholding its funds meant for the 23 LGAs in the state. The state ALGON said the action had denied them of their functions in the administration of the third tier of government. The LG chairmen said […]
BDC operators arrested as naira sells 1,416/$
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday reportedly arrested some h Bureau De Change operators at the popular Wuse Zone 4 market on Tuesday. This came as traders also said some BDC operators resisted the arrest during a sting operation. The operatives had embarked on routine raids to sanitise the market of […]
FULL LIST: CBN publishes list of licensed Deposit Money Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a comprehensive list of licensed Deposit Money Banks operating within the country. The list, which was made public on the CBN’s official website on Tuesday, provides insights into the banking landscape in Nigeria. Banks with international authorisation include Access Bank Limited, Fidelity Bank Plc, First City Monument Bank […]
Wike is not working against PDP – Bode George
Elder statesman and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has affirmed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is a bona fide member of the party. George added that Wike, a former Governor of Rivers State, had written a letter to the party, stating his intention to work in […]
‘The New Masquerade’ actress Ovularia dies at 81
Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, fondly known as Ovularia from the iconic 80s TV sitcom ‘The New Masquerade’, has passed away at the age of 81. Born on December 1, 1942, Ovularia’s demise was confirmed by a family member who stated that she died surrounded by loved ones. In a statement released by the Evoeme Emekalam family, […]
Osun Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Bill will assist PWDs — Aransi
The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Kamil Aransi, has described the successful passage of Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill 2024 as a better approach to assist the government and People With Disabilities, PWDs, in their journey of inclusion. Aransi, while appreciating Adeyemi Adewumi, the lawmaker representing Obokun […]
Vigilante group kills police officer in Taraba ambush
An Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, has been shot and killed by a vigilante group in Taraba State. DAILY POST learnt that the police officer, whose force number was identified as AP/NO191462, was killed in an ambush in Sandirde village of Gassol local government council of the state. In a statement made available to journalists […]
49 years after inauguration, Zamfara Bakalori dam project remains abandoned
The Bakalori Irrigation Scheme in Zamfara State, commissioned in 1983 by the Federal Government, stands as a testament to the country’s aspirations to boost agricultural productivity. With a storage capacity of 450 million cubic meters of water and potential to generate 3MW of electricity, the scheme held promise for food security and economic growth. Originally […]