Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano on Monday announced the suspension of the Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Muhammad Diggol. The State party Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, confirmed this to journalists. 2. The…
Dayo Adedoyin, an occupant of the two-storey building that collapsed in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos state, has narrated how the incident occurred on Monday, October 14. NigeriaMedia earlier reported that the spokesperson of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Nosa Okunbor, said the building collapsed at about 8.45am, adding that everyone who…
Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a woman’s life. It is a period filled with joy, anticipation, and a whole lot of changes. As an expectant mother, it is important to prioritize your health and the well-being of your growing baby. While pregnancy comes with its own set of challenges, there are certain…
A school pupil and her mother were among the victims in a road accident that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Monday. The tragic incident, which involved a trailer conveying tiles and a lorry loaded with soft drinks, occurred at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko on Akanran Road, in the Ona Ara Local Government Area of…
When a baby is born, the first moments of their life are filled with a mix of excitement and wonder. One of the most touching and important practices in the immediate aftermath of birth is placing the newborn on their mother’s chest. This practice, known as skin-to-skin contact, is not just a heartwarming tradition but…
Pregnancy brings a host of changes to a woman’s body, and some signs can appear even before a missed period. These early signs can help you identify pregnancy sooner and take appropriate steps for your health and well-being. Apart from a missed period, here are some early signs of pregnancy. 1. Fatigue Feeling unusually tired…
The North East Development Commission on Sunday conducted physical inspection to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the recent flooding on the Alaudam and other ongoing projects in Maiduguri, Borno State. The excercise conducted by members of the Commission’s Governing Board and Management Council also included the supervision of the 22.5 Km Ngowom-Koshebe and…
It is common when we are consuming bananas, we wait for green bananas to ripen so that they show a more yellowish color. However, green bananas contain important health benefits. Boiling green bananas and drinking the liquid can provide numerous health benefits and promote our overall health. Here are health benefits of boiling green bananas…
Doctors and other medical professionals wear special attire during surgical procedures to maintain a sterile environment and prevent the spread of infection. The most common colors for surgical attire are green or blue. Here are two reasons why: 1.Improves Visibility and Reduces Eye Fatigue The bright green or blue color of surgical attire makes it…
Cooking with gas can be a convenient and efficient way to prepare meals in the kitchen. However, there are certain mistakes that women, and anyone else cooking with gas, should avoid to ensure safety and optimal cooking results. One common mistake is neglecting to properly ignite the gas burner before cooking. Some individuals may turn…
Garden eggs, also known as African eggplants or aubergines, are a type of vegetable that are native to Africa. They are grown in different parts of Africa, and they are a staple in many African diets. They can be eaten raw, cooked (in the form of sauce) while others make salad from them. Garden egg are vital…
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a viral contamination that weakens the immune system, making it tougher for the frame to combat off infections and diseases. It is crucial to be privy to the symptoms and symptoms and signs and symptoms of HIV as early detection and remedy can extensively enhance outcomes. Here are a…
While we all know that water is essential for our overall health and well-being, many of us are bad at drinking enough water during the day. I must confess I’m one of those people. No matter how fancy my water bottle is, at the end of the day, there’s still water in it. We’re meant…
A simple look at any social media app will show you that our society views being in a relationship as the ultimate goal. We are bombarded with posts about soulmates, quotes concerning true love, and photos of all the happy couples around the world. All of this can make us think we’re not good enough…
We’re constantly reminded of the benefits of staying hydrated but drinking enough water can be tricky, even if you’ve found a water bottle you love. But can drinking too much water be bad for you? And if so, how do you know you’ve had too much? Overhydration can cause symptoms ranging from mild and slightly…
Local divers and emergency responders on a desperate search and rescue operation are yet to recover the remaining two missing passengers of the ill-fated boat accident that occurred on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro reported that a boat with the inscription, “Only…
Four workers at a lounge and bar located along Baale Road in the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos have been burnt beyond recognition after a fire razed the facility. This is just as two persons were killed in a collapsed fence in the Ejigbo area of the state on Saturday. The Lagos State Police Public Relations…
UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has opened up on a dark period in his career when he was left financially poor following a loss to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China. The Nigerian-born Kiwi UFC star and former middleweight champion, known for his flashy style and confidence in the octagon, shared a surprising tale…
The Nigeria Police on Monday re-arraigned four bloggers, Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, on fresh charges before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly cyberstalking and publishing false allegations through various social media outlets against the Guaranty Trust Holding Company. The defendants are facing 10 counts bordering on conspiracy, cyberstalking,…
The House of Representatives Committee investigating allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria Correctional Service will visit the Lagos offices of the two agencies on Monday, October 21, 2024. The allegations were made by controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, through a recorded telephone conversation obtained by…
The Federal Government has rescinded its decision to ground 60 private jets owned by various individuals in Nigeria over unpaid import duty running into several billions of naira. The PUNCH reported on Monday that the government through a directive from the Nigeria Customs Service to the Nigeria Airspace Management Authority was expected to have grounded…
Maritime operators have blamed the non-completion of four out of the seven approved inland dry ports on the foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria and other issues. The immediate past Managing Director of the Kaduna Inland Dry Port, one of the functional ports, Mr Rotimi Hassan, disclosed this in a chat with The PUNCH on Sunday….
Commercial and economic activities were paralysed on Monday across major markets in the commercial cities of Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, and Ekwulobia in Anambra State. Also, there was a low turnout of traders, as most shops in major markets such as Onitsha Main Market, Ochanja Market, Nkpor Motor Parts Market, Electrical Market, and Mgbuka Market, remained…
The World Health Organisation has urged employers, governments at all levels, and individuals to make mental health in the workplace a top priority as the global community marks World Mental Health Day 2024. This plea is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, and made available to Arewa…
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency is not in charge of determining the number of staff to be promoted. Adeyeye said this while reacting to the ongoing indefinite strike embarked on by the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has warned that it would not be obligated to honour any agreements or contracts entered without the formal approval of the chairman or an officially assigned staff member of the commission. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Prof Abdullahi Usman, gave the warning in a statement signed…
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State commenced its campaign for the governorship election on Monday. The campaign kicked off as the candidate of the party and incumbent governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, promised to carry more infrastructural projects across the state, if re-elected. Aiyedatiwa said he would dualise the major road at Akungba Akoko in Akoko…
The national electricity grid collapsed again on Monday evening. The grid collapsed at about 6:18 pm on Monday, leaving the masses in darkness. Checks by our correspondent showed that power generation dropped from 3.87 gigawatts at 5 pm to 3.56GW at 6 pm and 0.00GW at 7 pm and 8 pm. The Enugu Electricity Distribution…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards by registered voters for the Ondo State governorship election will commence on Thursday, October 17. The electoral body stated that owners of 295,603 PVCs yet to be collected in the state will have the opportunity to retrieve their cards and be…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has disclosed that only six out of the 42 deep offshore licences it granted in the last 30 years have been developed. This was revealed by the Head of the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre, Mr Victor Otobo, who represented the Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has decried the impact of climate change on Nigeria, stressing that the intermittent power supply, perennial floods, and food crises are some of its adverse effects in Nigeria. Shettima, who spoke at the Africa Climate Forum 2024 in Abuja, said the climate-driven realities are vivid reminders that no nation in Africa…
The disclosure made last week by the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Emmanuel Osodeke, that 84 of its members had died between May and August this year due to economic hardship and unpaid salaries is an alarming one. The Federal Government must stop its rigmarole and honour the long-standing agreement with ASUU…
Some market watchers have said that factors such as the depreciation of the naira and the fuel prices will likely see inflationary trends re-emerge. These projections came ahead of the release of the inflation figure for September by the National Bureau of Statistics. Nigeria’s inflation figure stood at 32.15 per cent in August, a consecutive…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that it paid N64 million to the Nigeria Police to release its members who were arrested before the conduct of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. DAILY POST reports that the state chairman of the party, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, made the allegation at…
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), on Monday, disclosed that he was once compelled to sack a pilot in his multi-billion naira airline, Albarka Air (now defunct), for testing positive for drugs. Marwa made the revelation in Abuja at the third edition of The Conversation Conference, a…
Chelsea captain, Reece James, is back in full training with the rest of the team. James is yet to play for the Blues this season, with his last appearance coming in May. The England right-back recently suffered another setback in his recovery, but was able to join in training on Monday. The 24-year-old has barely…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde again, on Monday, expressed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the Nigerian Air Force to improve security and promote development in the state. He made this commitment while playing host to the Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, NAF, Ikeja, Lagos, Air Vice Marshal Kolade Ademuwagun, at the governor’s office,…
Six persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed cult-related crisis in Auchi and South Ibie communities in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST gathered that the victims had in the last one week allegedly been killed in a fight between rival cult groups in the locality. The cult-related war which…
The Libyan Football Federation has condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, threatening to take legal action to protect its national team’s interests. The Super Eagles cited safety concerns after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for over 13 hours following an unexpected diversion on Sunday, prompting Nigeria…
The Bauchi State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, has approved the appointment of seven magistrates and upgraded seven Lower Sharia Court judges to the position of Upper Sharia Court judges. In a statement issued on Monday, the Secretary of the commission, Dr. Ibrahim Danjuma, announced the names of the newly appointed magistrates as Sadiq Mohammed Abubakar…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has suspended the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Dr Abdullahi Bichi, and the Commissioner for Transport, Muhammad Diggol. The Kano State NNPP chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, announced the suspension of the two government officials on Monday evening. According to Dungurawa, the suspension came after the party received multiple complaints from…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said that Monday’s national grid collapse was partial, noting that it has begun system recovery to restore supply. The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this to DAILY POST in a chat on Monday. According to her, the national grid did not collapse entirely as the Akwa Ibom generating…
A 33-year-old man, Nasiru Isa, was on Monday sentenced to seven years in jail for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Kano. The Federal High Court in Kano imposed the sentence on Monday, following Isa’s guilty plea to a one-count charge of sexual exploitation. Presiding judge, Justice S.M. Shu’aibu found the defendant guilty and sentenced…
Former Chelsea star, Tony Cascarino, has claimed Arsenal may be tempted to sell William Saliba to Real Madrid if they get the right offer. Saliba has been linked recently with a move to the LaLiga champions. In an interview with talkSPORT, Cascarino claimed that every footballer would be willing to play for a big club…
The two convicts of the kidnap and murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, Abdulmalik Muhammad Tanko and Hashimu Isyaku have filed a notice of appeal, challenging their death sentences at the Court of Appeal, Kano Division. It would be recalled that on the 28th of July, 2022, a Kano State High Court presided over by Justice…
Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has described the narrow victory over Kwara United as a valuable point. Amapakabo believed that the win will help the team back on track after their disappointing results in Enugu last week. Abia Warriors defeated Kwara United 1-0 in a matchday six fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium on…
Music mogul Sean Combs is facing a batch of new lawsuits including one alleging he molested a minor, the legal team behind the filings announced Monday. The federal civil complaints filed in Manhattan were filed anonymously, two by women named as Jane Does and four by men identified as John Does. The allegations in them…
Former England international, Paul Gascoigne, has urged Marcus Rashford to leave Manchester United and make a move to Italy. Gascoigne believes Rashford, who is going through another difficult spell at Old Trafford, is not happy in England. The 26-year-old was left out of Euro 2024 that lost 2-1 against Spain in the final. Asked if…
The World Food Programme has said over $ 228 million is needed to stave off catastrophe in northeast Nigeria. In a statement issued by the Head of Communications and Media, United Nations WFP, Chi Lael on Monday, after WFP’s Executive Director, Cindy McCain’s five-day visit to Nigeria, the fund is also needed to meet the…
Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has officially kicked off the 2025 budget bilateral discussions with ministries, departments, and agencies in the state. Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, the governor emphasised the importance of transparency and public participation in governance as he seeks to build on his administration’s commitment to…
