US, Israel looking to resettle occupants from Gaza in Africa
US and Israeli officials have reached out to at least three East African countries, holding talks about using their territories as destinations for Palestinians displaced from Gaza. According to Africa News, this signals that Trump intends to press ahead with his widely condemned plan to relocate Gaza’s two million residents elsewhere. It comes just hours […]
US commends Armenia-Azerbaijan treaty, Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border agreement
The United States on Friday congratulated Armenia and Azerbaijan on concluding negotiations on a historic peace treaty. The US described it as an opportunity for both nations to turn the page on a decades-old conflict, in line with President Trump’s vision for a more peaceful world. A statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio said […]
Gov Abiodun appoints UNILAG best graduating students as Ogun education ambassadors
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Messrs Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin—who emerged as the best graduating students of the University of Lagos during the institution’s 55th convocation—as the state’s Education Ambassadors. The governor also presented them with cheques of N10 million each in recognition of their achievements. Abiodun, while receiving the duo […]
NANS condemns tariff hike by telcos, issues 72-hour reversal
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the recent increase in call tariff by telecommunications companies (Telcos) in Nigeria. NANS said the decision has led to a significant rise in the cost of calls, data, and other communication services, and it’s both unjustifiable and insensitive, given the prevailing economic challenges faced by the populace. […]
Two youths jailed 3 years for stealing in Adamawa
The Chief Magistrate Court 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted two young men, said to be habitual thieves and part of notorious youths infamously called Shila Boys around the state. The youths were on Friday handed three-year jail term each without option of fine. The convicts are Auwal Garba, 20 years old and […]
Alleged land grabbing: Lawyer sues EFCC chairman, IGP, AGF, demands N500m
An Abuja based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has dragged the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory over a land ownership tussle between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and one Chief Michael Adeojo (Chairman of Elizade Motors). Oketa filed the suit on behalf of his […]
Dangote denies shutting down refinery
A general view of Dangote Petroleum Refinery Petrochemicals in Lagos.Dangote Refinery has refuted claims that it is shutting down the facility for maintenance. The organisation also noted that the refinery is new and requires no immediate maintenance. Some reports had disclosed that a section of the refinery, precisely a 204,000 barrels of gasoline per day […]
Europa League quarter-final fixtures revealed
The quarter-final fixtures for this season’s Europa League have been confirmed. Manchester United defeated 10-man Real Sociedad 3-1 at Old Trafford, winning the contest 4-2 on aggregate. The Red Devils will now face Lyon, who secured a 7-1 aggregate win over FCSB. Tottenham Hotspur recovered from a 1-0 hole against AZ Alkmaar to win 3-1 […]
Obaladi-in-Council urges Gov Abiodun to suspend installation of monarch in Obada
The Obaladi-in-Council of Afon land, in Imeko-Afon local government area of Ogun State have called on the state government to suspend the proposed installation of a monarch in the community. The Aro of Afon land, High Chief Niyi Odeyale, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, on Thursday, noted that the proposed installation […]
Five weeks old bride murdered in Jigawa
A 22-year-old bride Zainab Ibrahim has been butchered in Warfare Quarters, Hadejiia Local Government area of Jigawa State five weeks after her wedding. Spokesman of the command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam disclosed this in a statement issued to DAILY POST. He said the incident happened on 12/03/2024 at about 1420hrs. According to him, the police […]