Gombe State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress on minimum wage. Speaking shortly after the MoU on Monday, Chairman of NLC Yusuf Aish-Bello, described the occasion as historic. He said, “We have signed an agreement on what will be paid to civil servants in Gombe State….
In a groundbreaking development, Gift Onwuadiamu, a U.S.-based emerging crime researcher and research assistant at the University of Delaware is leading efforts to address new crime patterns that threaten U.S. national security, critical infrastructure, and public safety. During an interactive session, Gift highlighted the rising trends in crime driven by digital and technological advances, as…
The Federal Government through the Nigeria Customs Service has approved the extension of the verification exercise for private jet owners by one month, from Monday, 14th October 2024, to Thursday, 14th November 2024. A statement signed by the Customs Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, posted on the Facebook handle of the service on Monday, said the extension…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has warned the newly installed Mogajis and Baales in Ibadanland not to use their positions to oppress their subjects. The traditional ruler gave this admonition during the installation of 12 Mogajis and three Baales. DAILY POST reports that the installation of the new traditional title holders was…
The United Nations Children’s Fund said Nigeria ranks first in Africa and second worldwide in the number of malnourished children. The Chief of Nutrition for UNICEF Nigeria, Nemat Hajeebhoy, said this on Monday at the ongoing three-day collaborative meeting between the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. This decision was revealed after a meeting of the state government led by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership of…
A former Edo State Deputy Governor, Pius Odubu, will lead the All Progressives Congress transition committee team that will work with the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. This was contained in a letter by the acting chairman of the APC, Jarrett Tenebe, made available to journalists in Benin. Others are Matthew Urhoghide, Osagie Ize-lyamu,…
A Nigerian man motivates others by sharing his incredible story of grass to grace The man showed old photos of himself and his girlfriend living in a small room while he worked a low-paying job. A few years later, he shared the journey of building his own house, from the foundation to the finishing details….
Darkness has hit Nigeria as the National grid recorded another collapse on Monday. The Spokesperson of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Emeka Ezeh confirmed the grid collapse in a statement on Monday evening. According to him, the general system collapse occurred at 18.48 hours on Monday. The Disco said the development had led to a loss…
Jarvis responded to rumors that she left her AI content to be with TikTok star known as Peller. In a video, she mentioned that she noticed some people were searching for her. She explained that she has always been around, but her human side has been on adventures. Social media influencer Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known…
The Benue State Government has established camps and began distribution of relief materials to flood victims in Makurdi, the state capital. A member of the state Technical Committee on Flood, Josephine Haba, while distributing the relief materials at NKST Primary School, Wadata, said all verified victims would be attended to. Haba said on Monday that…
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The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, has decried the shortage of judiciary staff in the state, saying that the last recruitment exercise was done 14 years ago. Speaking while addressing the opening session of the 2024/2025 Legal Year in Uyo, the state capital on Monday, the CJ called on the state…
President Bola Tinubu has insisted that recent economic measures, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange rates, is geared towards a broader strategy to stabilise the macroeconomic environment. He spoke on Monday during the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit, organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, and the Ministry of…
Kate Henshaw has responded to the news that the House of Representatives plans to pass a bill allowing FRSC officials to carry firearms. Concerned about the risks of this bill, she shared her thoughts on X emphasizing the ongoing fight against police brutality. Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has responded to the news that the House…
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that its personnel were forcefully evicted from Falomo Barracks in Lagos State. The police clarified that the occupants of the barracks were given adequate notice and paid N2 million each to secure alternative accommodation. The NPF’s rebuttal comes following allegations in some quarters that officers living in the…
Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, has raised concerns over a surge in malnutrition cases among children in northern Nigeria, particularly in flood-affected regions such as Borno and other northeastern states. MSF expressed concern that, despite it being harvest season in the region, the number of malnourished patients admitted to hospitals continues to rise across healthcare centres…
The Yoruba comic actor was seen with Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido and others. In a video shared by Ijebu, he took photos and videos with Davido, who had a bright ‘001’ mark on his left cheek. It looked like Ijebu was part of the adult area at the birthday party for Davido’s twins. Ijebu had…
Tinuade Ladoja, one of the wives of the former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has died. She passed away at the age of 71 on Monday morning after a brief illness. The media aide to former Governor Ladoja, Adeola Oloko, confirmed her demise in a telephone interview with…
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday accused the Department of State Services, DSS, of denying the agitator access to his lawyers. Ejimakor wondered if Kanu was hale and hearty with this latest action by DSS. On September 24, 2024, Kanu caused an uproar…
The Federal Government has officially upgraded Maiduguri’s Muhammadu Buhari Airport to international status, with full international operations set to begin in January 2025. This was disclosed on Monday in a release signed by the Director of Press for the Minister of Aviation, Odutayo Oluseyi. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo,…
The Super Eagles have landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport after a botched match-day four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Benghazi. The inability to play the match stemmed from the unpleasant treatment meted out to the visitors which meant that they had to be…
The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has declared that he is proud of the current team because the ‘Naija spirit can’t be broken.’ The former Watford defender said this after the Super Eagles returned to Nigeria following their ordeal in Libya. Troost-Ekong and his teammates were stranded for over 15 hours at the…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has inaugurated its newly elected executives to steer the affairs of the party in the state for the next three years. The inauguration and handing-over ceremony were held on Monday at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta, the state capital. The executives were elected at the last…
Hundreds of students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in Oyo State, staged protests on Monday against the refusal of the institution to mobilise them for national service. The national service, conducted by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, is an avenue for graduates from universities and polytechnics to serve their fatherland. However, some graduates of the…
By making your property less inviting and more challenging for snakes to navigate, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of encountering these reptiles. Have you spotted one or two snakes in your backyard and you are wondering how to get rid of them? Most people hate snakes and always want to keep them away. 5…
Banana leaves are elements of a banana tree and are taken into consideration as dietary and healthful as banana fruits. The leaves of bananas are problems to be had in numerous components of India and are carried out in more than one way, from treating powerful ailments to the use of them in culinary or…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party announced on Monday that it has filed a petition to challenge the outcome of the September 21 governorship election. Speaking at a press conference in Benin, the party’s state chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, confirmed that the PDP successfully filed the petition on Saturday, narrowly beating the deadline,…
App-based transport workers, under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, have expressed worry at the rising cost of their services. They said that it had negatively affected their operations and welfare. An ex-officio of the union, Mr Jossy Olawale, told NAN on Monday in Lagos that the rising cost of…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has fully transitioned to a new finacle core banking application systems suite. The bank announced the completion of the transition in a message to customers. The transition, which began over the weekend, has affected customers’ use of digital channels for transactions and delayed the reopening of GTBank’s branches on Monday, October…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 435 clinical research centres across the country by 2028, with a target to generate $3.8bn in revenue from clinical trial activities. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Unlocking Healthcare Value Chain Initiative, Abdu Muktar made this disclosure on Monday during a panel session titled ‘Is the Market…
A Nigerian man, @daniels_osi, has shared why he stopped attending church. @daniels_osi shared his story while reacting to a tweet by X influencer @AjeboDanny about Christians who have never asked their pastors for financial help having no right to ask outsiders. In a viral tweet, @daniels_osi said he was devoted and lived in a church…
The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ in Kogi State has frowned at the poor telecommunication services currently being experienced by subscribers in the state with a call on the relevant stakeholders to resolve the issues and restore services without further delay. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Segun…
Tinuade Ladoja, wife of the former governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, has passed away. According to reports from New Telegraph, she died in the early hours of Monday following a brief illness. Tinuade Ladoja was a prominent figure in her community and served as an influential member of the Pastor-in-Council of the Celestial Church…
The Kogi State Government has once again called on the Federal Government and international donor agencies to assist as floods have displaced over 200 communities. Addressing journalists at Kotonkarfe in Kogi Local Government on Monday, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, warned that a major “humanitarian crisis is brewing in the state,…
A man has sparked outrage on social media after posting the text he received from his girlfriend while his sister is still in the hospital. The man, @Timmy_1111, expressed shock over his girlfriend’s message. In the message, his girlfriend faulted him for ignoring her messages. While admitting she knew he was trying to raise money…
The Presidency on Monday called on all heads of ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government to always honour invitations for appearances at the National Assembly in line with the existing harmonious working relationship between the executive and legislature. The admonition came barely 24 hours after the Senate threatened to issue a warrant of…
Brazilian superstar Neymar Junior has been encouraged to consider a move to Arsenal, sparking speculation about his potential return to Europe. The intriguing proposition emerged during a recent boxing event in Saudi Arabia, where boxing promoter and lifelong Arsenal supporter Frank Warren made a public appeal to Neymar. Neymar, currently playing for Al-Hilal in Saudi…
Several areas of Makurdi, Benue State, have been flooded following a downpour that lasted more than nine hours on Monday. The rain, which started around 3 am and continued until noon, affected several areas, including Gyado Villa, Wadata, Wurukum, Achussa, and parts of North Bank in Makurdi. Our correspondent, who toured the town, reports that…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has called on the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to impose sanctions on Libya for mistreating the Super Eagles football team. Recall that on Monday morning, October 14, 2024, the Super Eagles of Nigeria resolved to boycott the return leg of…
Victor Osimhen has hit out at Libya for mistreating the Super Eagles and shared the only condition for which the match should be replayed. The Super Eagles players were held hostage at the Al Abraq International Airport for over 16 hours by Libyan authorities before they were allowed to fly back to Nigeria. As noted…
The Executives and Congress of the Federal University of Education, COEASU FUE, Kano, have registered complaints against a splinter group from among members who created a parallel Academic Staff Union without recourse to the transition period the Institution is going through. The Chairman of the Federal University of Education Union, Kano, Dr Ado Muhammad Abdullahi,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have endured inhumane treatment upon their arrival in Libya for the return leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match. After landing in Benghazi, the Nigerian team was left stranded at Al Abraq International Airport with no assistance from their hosts. For over 18 hours, the team…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that a total of 295,603 permanent voter cards were yet to be collected in the state. The commission also stated that a total of 17,705 ad hoc staff and 11, 799 security personnel would be engaged for the poll, which is coming up on November 16. The Resident…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released an official statement over the Super Eagles ordeal at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya. Both teams were billed to clash in a second-leg showdown at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria won the first leg 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo,…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun has inaugurated its newly elected executive to steer the affairs of the party in the state. The inauguration and handing-over ceremony was held on Monday at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, the state capital. DAILY POST reports that the executives who would run the affairs of the party for…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ekiti State Command, has arrested 14 persons for alleged economic-related offences. The NSCDC State Commandant, Mr Paul Sosina, said the suspects were arrested in the state capital, Ado Ekiti, after routine checks and manhunts which involved the Counter-Terrorism Unit, Intelligence and Investigation Unit and the Financial Crime Unit…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated a committee to sell food at a 55 percent discounted price to citizens. This was disclosed on Monday by Governor Aliyu at the inauguration event in the state. According to him, the committee is expected to facilitate the sale of government-procured essential food commodities to citizens…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has announced the launch of a live policy tracker to monitor the implementation of economic reforms advanced by the group to the government. This announcement was made at the ongoing 30th Nigerian Economic Summit, themed, “Collaborative Action for Growth Competitiveness and stability” in Abuja on Monday. While speaking at the…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has provided more insight into the crisis rocking the main opposition political party. DAILY POST reports that the PDP has been divided into two factions with suspensions and counter-suspensions of its officials in recent days making the headlines. In a press briefing by the PDP Acting National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim…
