November 14, 2024
JUST IN: Remains of late COAS Lagbaja arrive Lagos airport
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has arrived at the Nigerian Airforce wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The body which was received by soldiers of the Guards Brigade who are set to pay their last respects to Lagbaja, arrived at exactly 9 am. More […]
Ondo poll: FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel, restricts vehicular movement
The Federal Road Safety Corps, on Thursday, announced the deployment of 1,500 personnel to ensure a smooth conduct of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, approved this deployment as part of broader measures to collaborate with other security agencies in enforcing compliance with vehicular movement restrictions […]
NAFDAC raids fake alcohol factory in FCT
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has raided an illegal alcoholic drink factory in the Lugbe axis of the FCT. The agency, during the operation, seized adulterated alcoholic beverages and discovered expired salt with altered expiry dates. NAFDAC, during the enforcement exercise, also intensified efforts to curb the circulation of […]
Osimhen Will Not Join Galatasaray On Permanent Deal, Napoli Chief Insists
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has declared Victor Osimhen will not join Galatasaray on permanent transfer next summer. Osimhen linked up with the Turkish Super Lig champions on a season long-loan deal from Napoli in September. The Nigeria has make a big impression at the RAMS Park netting eight times and providing four assists in […]
I May Not Have Time To Score 1,000 Goals –Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he is still aiming for a 1,000-goal career but accepts he may not have enough time left in his career in order to reach the milestone. Ronaldo, who will turn 40 on Feb. 5, is the top scorer in the history of the sport with 908 goals and received the […]
Nasarawa Assembly Passes N156.6bn Supplementary Budget Into Law
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N156.6bn into law. The speaker, Mr Danladi Jatau, announced the passage of the bill into law during the House proceedings on Wednesday in Lafia. Speaker Jatau said that the supplementary appropriation bill if signed into law by the governor, would give the […]
Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians
The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others. Such diseases have, however, attracted public attention as […]
Patients, relatives groan as power disconnection cripples UCH
Patients accessing healthcare services at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan and their families are facing a hell of time following the disconnection of electricity supply. DAILY POST recalls that Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, cut off power supply to the hospital. This is the second time the Disco will disconnect the hospital this year. […]
Falana knocks Wike over car, house gifts to judges
A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says it is wrong for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to give judges houses and cars. DAILY POST recalls that Wike had in October flagged off the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe District in the nation’s capital, Abuja, which […]
Katsina Approves N20bn For Safe Water Access
The Katsina State government has earmarked N20 billion for a comprehensive water infrastructure initiative as part of the World Bank-funded Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (SURWASH) project. The programme aims to expand access to clean water and improved sanitation facilities across the state.In a press briefing, the state commissioner for water […]