Tag: national

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after departing South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. DAILY POST reports that President Tinubu touched down at 9:10 pm at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. He was received by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, the…

.. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has clinched an appointment on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). According to IIC, Maida’s appointment follows Nigeria’s role in telecommunications and digital innovation space. The IIC is a globally-recognised platform for leaders in telecommunications,…

.. The Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has appealed to his opponents in the October 5th local government election to withdraw their cases at the election petition tribunal. Ihunwo made the appeal when he received a delegation of chairmanship candidates who contested against him in the election.…

.. An Ekiti State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison over alleged defamation of legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Farotimi who was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by operatives of the Ekiti state…

.. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has debunked claims made by Timothy Mgbere, the Secretary of the Alesa community stakeholders, regarding the operations of the Port Harcourt Refinery. Recall that Mgbere on Arise Television on Thursday claimed that the recently revitalised resumption of refining operations and truck-out of petroleum products were filled with…

.. The South East leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has welcomed the Supreme Court judgement confirming Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa as the party’s National Chairman. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the Court upheld an appeal by APGA, recognising Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate National Chairman and imposed a N20 million fine…

.. The Sokoto State Government has distributed 500 handcycles for people with disabilities in the state. The distribution was made as part of the activities to mark the world disability day celebration. During the event, Governor Ahmed Aliyu said the gesture was part of its government’s effort to promote inclusivity and access to social…

.. The Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream has visited the Port Harcourt Refinery on oversight function hailing the impact of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd in the revival of the refinery. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Kawu Sumaila, who led the committee, expressed satisfaction with the state of the refinery. The Port…

.. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Abia State on Public Affairs Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, has slammed the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its attempt to constitute a ‘Shadow Government’ after numerous failures recorded during its 24-year inglorious reign. According to Dr. Uzoukwa, the PDP’s attempt…

One hundred and nine personnel of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, have been commissioned as the pioneer armed squad of the anti-graft agency. DAILY POST recalls that the Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser, had approved the request by the commission to bear arms. At the…

Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has stated that his administration has not borrowed funds to govern the state, contrary to circulating reports. Governor Fubara clarified that the only money borrowed was that of the ₦200 billion earmarked for the construction of the ongoing Ring Road project. Speaking during the inauguration of the 11.8km Okehi-Umuola-Eberi Link…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, presented an appropriation bill of N1.055 trillion for 2025 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget christened ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity’, the governor stated that the figure was made up of N600.98 billion as capital expenditure and N453.56 billion as recurrent expenditure. He…

The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Zango Market in Osara and banned the roadside parking of trucks in the vicinity. The move was in response to the growing security concerns in Osara and its surrounding areas. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo said intelligence reports indicate…

The 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in a sustained initiative aimed at recognising exceptional performance within its ranks has presented electric motorcycles to outstanding soldiers of the division. It also said the decision to provide electric motorcycles to deserving soldiers was a strategic move to reduce dependence on fossil fuel by personnel while also…

The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has expressed his disappointment over the rejection of the tax reform bills by northern states. During an appearance on Arise News Morning Show on Wednesday, he noted that the federal government did not anticipate this pushback from the northern states, as they believed the resistance…

The Kwara State Government has demoted the school teacher accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. Hajia Fatimoh Hamzat Nike was demoted by two grade levels, according to a joint statement in Ilorin by the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu,…

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has announced plans to prioritize local communities in 2025, aiming to dismantle barriers that hinder children’s rights. The UNICEF Chief of Kano field office, Mr Rahma Rihood Mohammed Farah disclosed this at the 2024 end of year review meeting and 2025-2027 work plan consultation held at Manpower Development Institute…

Abia State government says it has commenced survey activities at the site of the proposed Abia International Airport in Nsulu, with a promise to compensate land donors in line with the Land Use Act. The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, who stated this while speaking to journalists, said proper enumeration of lands…

A joint team of security operatives has raided criminal hideouts and dislodged suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in Aku, Okigwe Council Area of Imo State. The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, Brig.-Gen. Usman Lawal, made this known while addressing newsmen in Aku, Okigwe on Tuesday.…

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has accused the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum of serving tea in the house of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Adeyanju also accused PDP’s National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu of serving ‘Kilishi’ in Gbajabiamila’s House. He made the claims while disclosing that Tinubu…