November 2024
Decentralisation of lottery regulation poses security challenges – APC chieftain petitions Ribadu
A security expert and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has declared that decentralization of lottery regulation poses security challenges in the country. Mumuni made this declaration via a petition addressed to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The petition was made available to DAILY POST on Friday. […]
LaLiga: Real Madrid president, Perez in showdown talks with Ancelotti over poor form
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, is set to summon manager Carlo Ancelotti for crisis talks amid the team’s difficult run of form, according to Mail Sport. Ancelotti, who is in his second spell with the LaLiga giants, has won 14 trophies across 310 games with the club, including three Champions League titles. However, their 2-0 […]
Kaduna: Gov Sani appoints new commissioners, Others
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has appointed James Atung Kanyip as Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs. Mallam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement on Saturday, named other appointees as Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed – Commissioner for Finance, Barde Yunana Markus – Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Farida Abubakar Ahmed […]
Tinubu congratulates new NUJ executive team following peaceful elections
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) during the Union’s 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference, which took place in Owerri on November 27, 2024. He also commended the newly elected executive members and praise for the Union’s ability to conduct a smooth and […]
Use of tinted glasses on vehicles remain illegal in Nigeria – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated that it is illegal to use tint on vehicles in the country, emphasizing that there is a law backing the prohibition. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this on Saturday while responding to a post by an X user. According to Adejobi, the NPF only suspended the […]
I’ve never experienced sex-for-role demands – Bimbo Ademoye
Bimbo Ademoye, a name that has become synonymous with talent and grace in the Nigerian movie industry, has come a long way since her debut in 2014. Despite her numerous achievements, Ademoye says she’s not fulfilled yet in her field as she looks forward to playing two major roles, “I want to play the role […]
Operations halted in Port Harcourt refinery days after resumption announcement
The Port Harcourt Refining Company has halted operations just days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd revealed that it had fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the facility. The shocking development was discovered by a reporter who visited the refinery on Friday where it was observed that the facility was inactive, with no discernible […]
Why we gave Matawalle best minister of the month award – ICNGO
The International Center for Northern Defence Group Organisation (ICNGO) has named Dr. Bello Matawalle as the best minister of the month for November, citing his “transformative achievements in addressing insecurity across northern Nigeria.” In a statement by its chairman, Frank Augustine, ICNGO highlighted the minister’s strategic interventions, which it said, have significantly improved security in […]
NPFL: El-kanemi Warriors attacked by armed robbers
Players and officials of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, El-kanemi Warriors were attacked by armed robbers along Jos-Bauchi road on Saturday morning. The team was returning to Maiduguri from Lagos where they lost 2-0 to Ikorodu City in a matchday 14 fixture on Wednesday. According to reports, the attackers left several players and officials […]
Police arrest gunrunners, recover weapons
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of five suspects involved in trans-border gunrunning. The suspects, identified as Adamu Noma, Matthew Audu, Andrew Poyi, Aminu Sani, and Aminu Talha, were taken into custody by operatives of the FID-IRT on November 18, 2024. Police spokesman ACP Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed that during the operation, 10 locally […]