November 12, 2024
Just In: Explosion Rocks Jos
The terminus area of Jos, Plateau State capital was thrown into pandemonium early Tuesday when three improvised explosives were allegedly discovered at the Abuja market area in the city centre. An eyewitness account said that the explosive ordinance disposal team of Nigeria Police Force, Plateau State Command early response to a distress call prevented the […]
Explosion rocks Jos
A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of […]
Dangote to meet PETROAN on fuel supply deal
The management of Dangote Refinery is set to meet with officials of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria to discuss direct petrol supply arrangements. This development comes just a day after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria announced it had reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to purchase petrol directly, bypassing […]
Makinde urges youths to champion ethical leadership
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said his administration continues to put the people of the state first in all its decisions because it believes in ethical leadership, which espouses responsibility towards the broader community as the main import of leadership. The governor stated that there is a need for more ethical people to be […]
Equatorial Guinea to arraign ex-anti-corruption chief over sex tape scandal
The Government of Equatorial Guinea has filed a lawsuit against Baltasar Engonga, the former Director General of the country’s National Financial Investigation Agency, for alleged misconduct in connection with a sex tape scandal. The government stated that the actions of the ex-anti-graft agency chief “violate the ethical and moral values of noble Equatorial Guinean society.” […]
Lagbaja did not enjoy life outside military, says family head
The Head of Lagbaja Family of Ilobu Kingdom in Osun State, Mr Demola Lagbaja, says it is regrettable that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, did not enjoy life outside the military. The family head spoke on Monday while receiving the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Old Boys Association, who paid […]
Parents to be prosecuted in Abia for not sending children to school
Abia State government says it is now an offence for parents in the state not to send their children and wards to school starting from January 1, 2025. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council […]
Dangote truck kills three Lagosians
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed three persons dead following an accident involving a Dangote truck (numbered DCG-TM-028) and other vehicles. DAILY POST learnt the Dangote truck experienced a brake failure while descending from Ita-Opo, Epe, leading to the unfortunate incident. LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki confirmed the incident in a statement […]
Civil servants without residency registration won’t get Nov salary – Kwara
The Kwara State Government has promised to stop the salary of public sector workers who have not registered for the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency with effect from November 2024. A statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, said workers in the state without valid KWSRRA numbers would not receive […]
Rivers: A’Court sets up special panel, commences hearing Thursday
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has constituted a special three-member panel to handle political cases from Rivers State, with sittings scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 14. This move follows the escalating legal tussles stemming from a rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the current Minister of the Federal Capital […]