Road accident claims life of pedestrians in Ogun
A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a pedestrian, identified as Auwalu Abdulkadir. The accident occurred at about 2:05 p.m. on Friday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. DAILY POST learnt that the accident involved a Kia commercial bus registered as LAGOS MUS 200 YE, whose driver—yet to be identified—was traveling against traffic when one […]
Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. But yesterday, Emefiele legal representative distanced the ex-CBN Governor from the forfeited properties. Delivering judgment yesterday, Justice Yellim Bogoro granted the forfeiture request filed by […]
INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact a law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day Election in Nigeria held […]
INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact a law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day Election in Nigeria held […]
We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas
Following his participation in the just concluded Munich Security Conference, Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in this interview, addressed critical issues facing Nigeria and his state, ranging from economic strategies and food security to climate change and security challenges. Kefas emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic partnerships to drive development and address […]
IBB: Why Dele Giwa’s killers weren’t found
Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has revisited the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” The former Head of State spoke on the Dele Giwa murder in Chapter 10, entitled “The Challenges of Leadership” between pages 204 and 206. In the book, which was unveiled […]
Benue: Locals, stakeholders groan as herders overrun communities
The renewed attacks on Benue communities have raised fresh concerns among natives and stakeholders. This comes amid revelation by the member representing Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency of Benue State, Hon. Terseer Ugbor that armed Fulani herdsmen had taken over 40% of farmlands in the state. The lawmaker, who disclosed this during an interactive chat with journalists, […]
7 Years After…Nigeria’s N40bn Floating Dry Dock Rots Away In Lagos
Seven years after it was delivered by a foreign contractor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is yet to deploy its N40 billion (current exchange rate N600 billion) Modular Floating Dock for industry use, as the facility is currently rotting away at the Naval Jetty in Apapa, Lagos. The floating dock, which can […]
I Did Not Kill Dele Giwa – IBB
Thirty-nine years after, former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida has thrown more light on two major events that shaped his administration – the assassination of renowned journalist Dele Giwa and the execution of his friend and colleague, Major General Mamman Vatsa, over a coup plot. While he dismissed insinuations of his administration’s orchestration of the […]
Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to ex-CBN Gov Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro gave the judgement following the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the […]