October 20, 2024
Gunmen kill Police Inspector, expatriate, 3 quarry workers in Edo
Gunmen have reportedly killed a Police Inspector, an expatriate and three other workers of a quarry company in Edo State. The quarry firm is located at Ihievbe-Ogben in the Owan East Local Government Area of the State DAILY POST gathered that a Police Sergeant was also shot in the leg during the attack while a […]
Address Nigeria’s economic hardship, stop weaponising DSS, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to stop the “weaponisation” of the Department of State Services and other security agencies in the country, and instead focus on ways to revive the national economic hardship. SERAP noted that the free expression of fundamental human rights is significant and should not be […]
Minimum wage: States set for Oct commencement of payment
…Oyo, Osun, Plateau yet to conclude on mode …NLC President Ajaero: issue of arrears yet to be sorted out Some of the 36 states appear to be running against time as the October 31,2024 agreed date for them to begin the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approaches. Although many of the states have concluded […]
Protester alleges police violence, arrest during #EndSARS anniversary in Lagos
Several protesters marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests in Lagos State on Sunday have reportedly been detained, including Hassan Soweto, the National Coordinator of the Education Rights Campaign, who was taken into custody alongside others. Soweto disclosed this in a statement and video shared on X.com on Sunday. In his post, Soweto claimed […]
Osun LG Poll: APC lawsuit is a reckless sensation – Analyst
An Osun based political cum legal analyst who is conversant with all the facts of the issues between OSSIEC and APC, Messer Ajibade Olusegun has reacted to a new development as it regards the forthcoming local government election in Osun State. While making his reaction to the lawsuit filed by APC and 19 other members […]
FG plans 5% tax on telecoms services, others
The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework. The bill, titled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria […]
I live for your legacy, Seun pays tribute to Fela Kuti
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has paid tribute to his legendary father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, marking 27 years since his passing. On Instagram, Seun reflected on Fela’s enduring influence on their lives since his 1997 death. He acknowledged the growth of Fela’s impact through his music, legacy, and mission. Seun expressed his love and loyalty to […]
Neymar returns after year-long injury
Brazilian attacker and Al Hilal forward Neymar Jr is set to return after a year-long injury. According to a post obtained from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Sunday, Neymar will be part of the Al Hilal squad to play Al Ain tomorrow in the AFC Champions League. “Every day away from football is a pain […]
10 school children burnt in Ebonyi gas explosion
Tragedy struck over the weekend in Ebonyi as 10 school girls were severely burnt in a gas explosion that occurred in a catering school in Orokeonuoha, Ebonyi Local Government Area of the State. The girls are between 12 and 19 years old. The incident occurred at a building where they were acquiring catering skills in […]
State House food budget grows by 20% in three years
Budget allocations for food and catering supplies for the offices of the President, Vice-President, and State House headquarters rose by 20 per cent from 2022 to 2024. Although the allocations remained static at N702.95m for 2022 and 2023, it grew to N845.07m in 2024. While the office of the President allocated a total of N856.57m […]