2027: Tinubu will garner 2 million votes in S’East, Obi won’t get ticket – Bwala
A presidential special adviser, Daniel Bwala has said that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour during the 2023 election, will not be the flagbearer of any political party, including the African Democratic Congress. He also noted that the former Anambra Governor may not get the vice president slot. He disclosed this on Wednesday during […]
Why Nigerian Govt pardoned Ibom Air passenger – Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, has revealed the reason the Federal Government pardoned the Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson. Falana, who made this revelation in a statement on Wednesday, said the government withdrew the case against the female passenger because of its refusal to charge Fuji Star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, a.k.a KWAM 1, with […]
Okpebholo to open up Edo riverine communities for development – Idahosa
The deputy governor of Edo State, Hon Dennis Idahosa, has promised that the Monday Okpebholo-led administration will open up riverine communities in the state for sustainable development. He made the promise during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally for next Saturday Ovia federal constituency bye-election at Inikorogha in Ovia South West Local Government Area. […]
EPL: VAR may be used to check yellow cards, corner kicks
The head of Premier League referees, Howard Webb, has claimed that the use of the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, could be expanded to yellow cards and corner kicks. This comes amid the current review of VAR being carried out by the International Football Association Board, IFAB, who are regarded as football law-makers. As it stands, […]
NCSP backs $550m initiative to revitalise Nigeria’s steel production
The Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has supported the Inner Galaxy Steel Company’s $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement came during an official visit by Tegbe to Inner Galaxy’s flagship facility […]
Benue: Again, three die in fresh bandits’ attack in Guma LGA
Barely 24 hours after three residents were killed in Yelewata within Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, bandits have again struck another community in the same LGA, killing three persons.DAILY POST reports that the bandits attacked the Uikpam community of Mbabai Council Ward the LGA. A community leader and a former candidate for the […]
Kano community bans late-night boyfriend, girlfriend meetings, tinted car romance
The Sharada community in Kano State has introduced 29 new local laws to curb rising crime and immoral activities. One of the rules bans boyfriend-girlfriend meetings after 10 p.m. Announcing the decision, the village head, Alhaji Iliyasu Muazu Sharada, said the laws were agreed upon after discussions with ward heads and community elders. The new […]
EFCC raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library demands N3.5bn compensation, issues 7-day ultimatum
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has demanded compensation of N2.5 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the raid of its facility on August 10. According to the management, the compensation is to atone for the immense damage caused to the reputation, business, and financial standing of former […]
Nigerians have no reason to be poor – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians have no reason to be poor, reiterating his administration’s commitment to promoting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Tinubu made the statement at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar on Wednesday. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, he said the country […]
2027: Shield Tinubu from harassment — APC chieftain urges Southern elders
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged political and traditional leaders in Southern Nigeria to protect President Bola Tinubu from a few elite individuals from the North who are hell-bent on stopping his reelection bid in 2027. Oyintiloye made the remarks while speaking with journalists on Sunday […]