The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has charged consumers of electricity in the country to exercise their rights and obligations to enable them enjoy electricity supply from the service providers. Commissioner in charge of consumer affairs NERC Aisha Mahmud gave the charge yesterday in Lokoja, Kogi State during the customer complaints resolution meeting organised by…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended 12 suspected kidnappers involved in criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Shehu Umar-Nadada, disclosed this on Thursday, saying that recent measures implemented by the command have significantly reduced crime rates in the state and yielded positive results. He explained, “The command has apprehended 12 suspected…
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Board, has said no fewer than 27,026 applicants for temporary teaching job have failed Computer Based Test (CBT). The chairman of the board, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on the outcomes of the examination. He said out of the 32,653 teachers that have applied for the…
Ahead of the United States, US, Presidential election, President Joe Biden stirred controversy when he wore a red cap belonging to the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump. Biden wore the Make America Great Again, MAGA, cap at an event to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. During a visit to firefighters in Pennsylvania…
The Department of State Services (DSS) and other security operatives, on Wednesday, decimated Boko Haram elements, who attacked Bassa-Kukoki village, in Allawa district of Shiroro LGA of Niger State. Security sources, who confirmed the story to LEADERSHIP on Thursday, said: “following available critical intelligence received from the Department of State Services (DSS), a combined team…
Ibraheem Labaeka, popular Islamic singer, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a letter dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, Labaeka announced his resignation, stating that he is uncomfortable being paid for doing nothing. While expressing his dissatisfaction with the role he was assigned, he added that his…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has established ‘War Rooms’ to serve as critical hubs for managing and monitoring the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25). Walson-Jack said the platforms will be dedicated to addressing each of the six pillars and crucial…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Patoranking’s sister, Chioma, has reportedly died in an explosion which occurred in her home. Chioma was said to have died on the spot while her husband, George passed away from his injuries on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Media personality, Cutie Juls made this known in an Instagram post on Thursday. Sharing…
The long-reigned Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran has reportedly joined his ancestors. Sources in the state confided in LEADERSHIP anonymously, that the 87-year old monarch has passed, awaiting official announcement from his palace and the Osun State government. Uniformed security agents have also been drafted to the palace of the departed monarch…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected members of the Aye Confraternity for terrorizing residents of the Ijoko area of Sango-Ota and its surroundings. The suspects are Olanide Balogun, Olamilekan Oyedele, Adeolu Olayinka and Abdulganiyu Azeez. Confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Thursday, the Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the…
Nigerian On-Air Personality, OAP, Do2dtun has blasted South Africa singer, Tyla, following her acceptance speech at the 2024 VMA Awards. Tyla who was nominated alongside Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido and Burna Boy, won the Best Afrobeats Award. Speaking at the event, Tyla faulted the grouping of African artistes under the Afrobeats label, despite the genre’s…
Former president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, known for his authoritarian rule and subsequent 16-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity, has passed away. Fujimiro died in the capital city of Lima on Wednesday after battling cancer.He was aged 86. “After a long battle with cancer, our father, Alberto Fujimori, has just departed to meet the…
In a surprising turn of events, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced its decision not to sign the peace accord, just two hours before the scheduled signing ceremony. This move is coming ahead of the September 21 governorship election, where the peace accord was intended to promote a peaceful and harmonious electoral process among…
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two suspects in possession of a fabricated AK-47 rifle and ammunition at Boto Market in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state. The suspects are Abdulgafar Mohammed, a 18-year-old man and 25-year-old Yusuf Isa, both from Barkin Ladi in Plateau State. Police preliminary investigations indicate…
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at a GSM village around Kpata market in Lokoja the Kogi State capital. DAILY POST gathered that the fire outbreak started in the early hours of Thursday due to a power upsurge. It was further learnt that shop owners could not salvage anything…
President of Turkish club, Trabzonspor, Ertugrul Dogan has refused to pay €15m for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. Trabzonspor want to sign Onuachu on a permanent deal from Southampton after he impressed during his loan spell last season. Despite the current state of negotiation, Dogan is still hopeful that they can strike a deal before…
The Kano state government has announced September 15th as the new start date for all boarding schools, both public and private, in the state. This date marks the beginning of the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year. According to a statement released on Thursday by Balarabe Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment for the state’s…
The House of Representatives has announced that the Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committees on the Petroleum Industry Investigation will be inaugurated on September 25, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, Jr., on Wednesday and shared via the lawmakers’ official WhatsApp platform. The announcement…
The former chairman of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has urged Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki to be vigilant ahead of the state’s governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set September 21 for the Edo state off-cycle election. Amadi claimed that Adams Oshiomhole, former governor and Edo North senator, cannot…
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, according to The Athletic. Since replacing Unai Emery in December 2019, Arteta has transformed the Gunners from also-rans into genuine Premier League title challengers. Arteta’s current deal was set to expire at the end of this season, but he has now committed his future to…
Residents of Oke-Eso, Iroye, and a part of the Igbaye communities have decried contributing funds to repair faulty transformers after wallowing in darkness for four days. According to findings, the only transformer serving over 100 residential houses, including shops and firms, in each community is faulty, resulting in the collapse of businesses. The transformer is…
The Nigeria Police Force says it is aware of a recent video evidencing political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the police force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the NPF…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year contract with the club. The Spaniard was set to be out of contract at the end of the season but is now expected to stay until 2027. The Gunners appointed Arteta, who had been working as a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City at…
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, professionally known as Basketmouth, has flaunted his new lover. The comedian flaunted his new love barely two years after he divorced his ex-wife, Elsie. DAILY POST reports that Basketmouth separated from Elsie in December 2022, after 12 years. Sharing a cozy video of himself with his new lover, Basketmouth in…
As the inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad continues, a Coroner’s Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has threatened to issue a bench warrant on key witnesses for failing to appear before it. Magistrate T. A. Sotobi had ordered substituted services for the witnesses after granting an application…
Xiaomi today introduced Redmi 14C, seamlessly blending sleek design with impressive performance to enhance daily life. Its ultra-slim body adds a touch of sophistication, while its expansive display makes streaming, gaming, and multitasking more immersive. Powered by a robust processor and a long-lasting battery, Redmi 14C delivers seamless performance and reliable power. This helps users…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has debunked a media report claiming it approved Shell International Plc’s sale of its onshore assets to Renaissance for $1.3 billion.The report, which was published on Wednesday, purported that NUPRC had given regulatory approval for the major transaction, but the Commission has now labelled the publication as “baseless.”…
The National Bureau of Statistics has said that Spain, the United States of America, France, India and The Netherlands are Nigeria’s five top export destinations in the second quarter of 2024. NBS disclosed this in its latest Foreign Trade Data released on Wednesday. The data showed that the most exported commodities included crude oil, liquefied…
LG Electronics has said that the firm is driven by passion for innovation and will continue cementing its leadership in OLED technology. Disclosing this in a statement, the firm said it will continue to innovate and inspire with its ground-breaking features: LG OLED TV with Six Senses Experience. “At LG, we’re driven by a passion…
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on his move to Saudi club, Al-Khaloood, DAILY POST. Troost-Ekong made the surprise move to Al-Khaloood from Greek Super League champions PAOK last month. The centre-back was first linked with a move to the oil-rich country during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong confessed…
Hair by TMS, renowned for its exceptional expertise in dreadlocks styling, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new dreadlocks salons in Accra, Ghana, and Abuja, Nigeria. Known for offering top-tier locs styling and hair care services, Hair by TMS is expanding its reach, bringing its premium dreadlocks services to more clients in…
Controversial Nigerian Street-Hop artiste, Portable has ordered his men to beat up a dealer over alleged failure to deliver his new car. The singer, in a viral video on social media, said it has been two weeks that he paid to have his car shipped, yet the vehicle has not been delivered. The car dealer…
The Joint Border Patrol Team (JBT), Sector 2, South West Zone of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, announced the interception of contrabands worth N1.38billion. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, the Coordinator of the JBPT, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Mohammed Shuaibu, stated that the prohibited items were seized between July and August, 2024 . According…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System, BVAS machines used for the mock accreditation and the training of officials will not be used on Election Day. INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance on Wednesday during a meeting with the stakeholders at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin…
A Nigerian man, Kamsorochi Diala has a message for men whose wife forgives them after they are caught cheating. He stated that women who have been cheated on by their husbands only stay in the relationship and “tolerate” the husband until they can’t anymore. His opinion received resounding support from women who said they had…
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a new kick-off time for the matchday two fixture involving Rivers United and Heartland. The match which was scheduled for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday September 15 has been moved to 3:00 pm. The new kick-off time was confirmed in a statement by Rivers United on…
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has assured the youths across the 31 local government areas of more empowerment programmes through a Special Ministry of Youths Development to be announced in the next State Executive Council (SEC) meeting. Governor Eno disclosed this during a Youth Appreciation Rally held at the Uyo township stadium…
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has charged Nigeria’s U-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, to face their upcoming knockout clash against Japan with courage and determination. The Super Falconets will battle Japan in the early hours of Friday for a place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, taking…
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Adams has expressed his disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that the President has let down many Nigerians who supported his rise to power. Adams criticised the President’s handling of the petroleum sector especially the recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS)…
General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Holyghost Intervention Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has issued a stern warning to critics who speak against him online. The prophet, whose messages go viral regularly and elicit reactions, stated that he doesn’t bother calling the authorities on those who speak against him. Rather, he…
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has named the most skillful and fastest players in the current Super Eagles squad. In a recent interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Lookman identified himself, Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze as the most skillful players in the Super Eagles. “I will say me but if I couldn’t say me, I…
A three-day multi-sector trade and investment forum aimed to bolster and facilitate a robust bilateral economic and business relationship between Nigeria and Tunisia, has held at John Wood Hotel, Abuja. The forum which commenced on September 10, was organised through the collaboration of Tunisia-Africa Business Council (TABC), a leading non-governmental organisation, facilitating business partnerships and…
Four hundred Nigerians including 90 females and 310 males have been deported from the United Arab Emirates, UAE, the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, reports. They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the office of the National Security Adviser alongside the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, National Agency…
Nigeria is facing significant health and economic challenges due to the persistent problem of open defecation, with an estimated $1.5 billion lost annually to related health issues and reduced productivity. This stark figure includes the cost of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and premature deaths linked to diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, and malnutrition, which are…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced the readiness of the Federal Government to commence the implementation of the National Values Charter. Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the expanded retreat of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). He said the National Values Charter – one of the flagship…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday sent a delegation to the family of the slain student of Kwara State Polytechnic, AbdulQoyum Ishola in Ilorin, on a condolence visit. The National Diploma 2 student of the polytechnic was allegedly killed last Wednesday by a policeman around Sango – Fate area of Ilorin,…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has reacted over allegation by PDP that minister of State, Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle coerced the state government to negotiate with bandits. In a statement issued by the state Publicity Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, the APC described the allegation as baseless. According to the…
The Federal Government has launched a N47.5 billion plan to revamp fifty secondary schools nationwide, marking the first phase of its intervention strategy. Under the project, educational facilities will be modernised to create enhanced learning environments, equipping schools with the resources needed to prepare students for a competitive future. The Executive Secretary of the National…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio has commiserated with the government and people of Borno and Bauchi States over floods that wreaked havoc in the states, killing many, destroying property and displacing thousands of people. Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Wednesday in Abuja…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, granted N10 million bail each on the 10 members of the #EndBadGovernance protesters who were charged with alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu between July 1 and August 4 this year. Justice Emeka Nwite admitted the protesters to bail while delivering ruling…
