… announce Deputy National Secretary, Koshoedo as Acting scribe By Tunde Opalana The 12 governor’s elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have distanced themselves from a coalition of opposition politicians led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate,
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BY MOTOLANI OSENI In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has been accused of storming a property at No. 3, Imam Augustus Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, with a massive show of force, sealing up the property in the process. This alleged raid, which occurred on March 18, […]
The title document of the uncompleted new national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Central Area of Abuja has been revoked by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The title document was among the 4,794 land titles revoked by the FCT administration for failure to pay ground rents. READ ALSO: Rivers United […]
By Msugh Ityokura The Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF Senator George Akume has absolved himself of allegations bordering on fraud to the tone of N10 billion The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is currently investigating a personal assistant to the SGF, Andrew Torhile Uchi over the said amount bothering on allegations of […]
By Our Reporter The Court of Appeal in Abuja has issued a stay on its January 10 ruling, which supported the Kano State Government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law. This decision will remain in effect until the Supreme Court resolves the ongoing appeal, the court, says Recall that, the Appeal Court in Kano […]
BY PATRICK WEMAMBU For the second time in less than two months, Nigeria’s 10th Senate has passed a vote of confidence on the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio. Throwing full weight behind their chief presiding officer at plenary Thursday, all the distinguished parliamentarians in attendance eulogised the leadership qualities of the Akwa Ibom North-West Senator.
By Dooyum Naadzenga The Supreme Court of Nigeria today dismissed an appeal from Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Lawal Garba stated that Ajayi’s appeal was not only filed beyond the statutory time limit but […]
By Our Reporter The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara to resign honourably within 48 hours, threatening impeachment by the State House of Assembly if he fails to comply. READ ALSO: Leadership crisis hits Northern CAN Chief Tony Okocha, the APC Chairman in Rivers State, made this statement on Monday […]
An unspecified number of persons have died following a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. DAILY POST gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday morning when the church was distributing food items to vulnerable persons. As of the time of filing this report, several […]
President Bola Tinubu has just sworn in Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, prior to the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting. The CCB’s mandate cuts across ensuring that public officials comply […]
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has been reported dead. Wigwe was said to have died following a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, United States of America. However, it’s not confirmed whether his wife or children were involved.New York Times reports that no survivors have been located as […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with leadership of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) at the Council Chambers of the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The newspaper proprietors is being led to the meeting by its President, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, of Dailly Trust Newspapers Group. Others on the delegation include […]
…as Wike wields stick on VIPs, revokes 165 plots By Ukpono Ukpong As the saying goes: the rich also cry. This appears to be case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) presently as no fewer than 165 Very Important Personalities (VIPs),the grade ‘A’ segment in Nigeria, have lost their lands in Abuja for refusal or […]
…Akpabio averts division as lawmakers go into executive session By Tunde Opalana The Senate was forced into a closed session this afternoon to avert division over a motion to step down screening of Mr. Festus Keyamo, a nominee from Delta State. READ ALSO: Lafarge Africa increases profit by 29.02% to N32.787bn. Details later For more […]
By Tunde Opalana President Bola Tinubu has added the name of the immediate past minister of state for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Mr. Festus Keyamo to the list of my ministerial.nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation. Keyamo’s inclusion has brought to 48, total number of nominees awaiting confirmation. However , the President has withdrawn […]
By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday approved the indefinite suspension from office of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. This was contained in a statement signed Director, Information, Office of the Secretary of the Federation,
By Tunde Opalana Barely 24 hours after a Benue State High Court barred Dr. Iyorchia Ayu from parading himself as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the deputy chairman (North), Ambassador Umar Ilya Damagum took over as acting chairman. Damagum was unveiled to the press after an emergency meeting of the National Working […]
BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has defeated the APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Lagos, his home state. Though Tinubu won more local governments, Obi defeated him with the majority of the votes cast. All the results of the 20 Local Governments have been declared. Tinubu […]
…urge then to stop incitement against President…pass vote of confidence on Buhari, Emefiele By Tunde Opalana Ten serving state governors are involved in a syndicated attack towards successful implementation of the newly redesigned naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Coordinating Council of Civil Society of Organisation which made this allegations said
By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Thousands of international passengers have been stranded Monday morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos following the strike embarked upon by workers of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCo Plc) down tools over alleged salary issues. The affected airlines include Delta, Turkish Air, Ethiopian, Virgin Atlantic,