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  • Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case

    . Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case

     A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13, 2024, to address allegations of contempt of court.The court's directive follows a motion filed by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, accusing the EFCC of
  • Davido Reveals Why He Filed Lawsuit Against Perpetrator Of Fake News Of His Arrest

    . Davido Reveals Why He Filed Lawsuit Against Perpetrator Of Fake News Of His Arrest

    Nigerian artist David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recalled how his father, Adedeji Adeleke, advised him to sue Kenyan media outlet K24 for an April Fools’ Day joke concerning his detention.On April 1st, K24 released a false article on their website alleging that Davido was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The article said that
  • THROWBACK: Zenith Bank’s Management Team Pay A Visit To Allegedly Apologies To Fayose - Photos+Video

    . THROWBACK: Zenith Bank’s Management Team Pay A Visit To Allegedly Apologies To Fayose - Photos+Video

     This is according to SA to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications & New Media, Lere Olayinka. Read the statement below.. ‘A management team from Zenith Bank Plc visited Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, over the involvement of the bank in the funding of the June 21, 2014 governorship election of the governor. Their visit to
  • UPDATE: Security Operatives Launch Manhunt For 109 Fleeing Inmates Of Suleja Prison

    . UPDATE: Security Operatives Launch Manhunt For 109 Fleeing Inmates Of Suleja Prison

     The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS said it has begun a manhunt for 109 out of 119 inmates who took advantage of the collapse of the perimeter fence of Medium Security Custodial Centres, Suleja, Niger state to escape from custody during a downpour on Wednesday night.The Service, in a statement by its spokesperson, AS Duza said the perimeter fen
  • Suspects Arrested Over Murder of 46yrs Old British-Nigerian Man, Okechukwu Iweha in London

    . Suspects Arrested Over Murder of 46yrs Old British-Nigerian Man, Okechukwu Iweha in London

     A man has been charged with m¥rder after a 46-year-old British-Nigerian man was stabbed to death near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in north London.Okechukwu Iweha was found with knife w@unds on Worcester Avenue near Northumberland Park, in Haringey, on 7 April 2024. He died at the scene.A post-mortem held on April 10 at Haringey Mortuary gave th
  • About 118 Inmates Escape After Heavy Rainstorm Destroyed Prison in Niger State

    . About 118 Inmates Escape After Heavy Rainstorm Destroyed Prison in Niger State

     118 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, after a downpour on Wednesday night, April 24, caused extensive damage to the facility.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, on Thursday, April 25.Duz
  • Oyo State Government Declares Friday Half Working Day For Local Govt Election

    . Oyo State Government Declares Friday Half Working Day For Local Govt Election

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half-working day for all public and civil servants in the state.The declaration was made because of the forthcoming local government election in the state.The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, had earlier fixed the local government ele
  • Shops, Residential Houses Demolished by Ebonyi Govt For Construction of New Flyover

    . Shops, Residential Houses Demolished by Ebonyi Govt For Construction of New Flyover

     The Ebonyi State Government has carried out the demolition of shops and residential buildings in the Ogoja Road area of the Abakiliki metropolis to pave the way for the construction of a flyover to ease the perennial traffic at the ever-busy Vanco junction.When DAILY POST visited the affected areas on Thursday afternoon, demolition work was still
  • Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 25th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  The American Express Community Stadium Referee  Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Brighton [/size]Brighton are still having to cope without long-term absentees Solly March (knee), Kaoru Mitoma (back) and Jack Hinshelwood (foot), and Thursday's game i
  • Federal Govt Suspends Dana Airline Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns

    . Federal Govt Suspends Dana Airline Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns

     The Federal government has suspended Dana Airline operations over concerns surrounding the safety and financial viability of their operations. The suspension comes barely 24 hours after one of the airline’s craft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning, Apri
  • Multichoice Increases Prices in GOtv And Dstv Subscriptions in NIgeria

    . Multichoice Increases Prices in GOtv And Dstv Subscriptions in NIgeria

     Multichoice stated that the increase in its DSTV and GOTV bundles would take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024, particularly for new subscribers and those renewing their subscriptions.In an email to clients on Wednesday, Multichoice Nigeria stated that the new pricing adjustment was made owing to a continual increase in production costs within th
  • Manchester United v Sheffield: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Sheffield: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Wednesday 24th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Old Trafford Referee  Michael Salisbury (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Erik ten Hag has new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Sheffield United on Wednesday, the Manchester United manager w
  • Everton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Everton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Wednesday 24th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Goodison Park Referee  Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Everton [/size]Nathan Patterson misses out with a thigh injury, while Dele Alli is ruled out for the season with a groin injury. Meanwhile, Seamus Coleman is expected to return next week from his pelv
  • JUST IN: Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Arrested by EFCC Over The Nigeria Air Fraud

    . JUST IN: Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Arrested by EFCC Over The Nigeria Air Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken into custody former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in connection with an ongoing investigation related to money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00.The accused ex-Minister of Aviation made an appearance at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday.Upon
  • JUST IN! Lead British School, Abuja Shut Down Over Constant Bullying

    . JUST IN! Lead British School, Abuja Shut Down Over Constant Bullying

     The management of Lead British International School, Abuja, has shut down the institution over the bullying incident that went viral on social media.An X user, @mooyeeeeeee, posted two videos where the victim she identified as Maryam Hassan was repeatedly slapped by another female student.The video generated thousands of comments by netizens who c
  • Police Deploy Officers to Investigate Bullying at Leads British International School

    . Police Deploy Officers to Investigate Bullying at Leads British International School

     The FCT Police Command has dispatched experienced officers to the Leads British International School grounds to conduct inquiries into the reported cases of bullying.In a statement released by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command.“In a proactive response to alarms raised by some members of the public regarding v
  • "I am Afraid Of Coming To Court Because The EFCC Will Arrest Me" - Yahaya Bello

    . "I am Afraid Of Coming To Court Because The EFCC Will Arrest Me" - Yahaya Bello

     The former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has sparked controversy by claiming he is ready to face his 19-count charge by the EFCC, yet fears arrest could keep him from court. Despite his absence during the scheduled arraignment on Tuesday, his legal team was present to voice his concerns.Lead counsel, Mr. Adeola Adedipe, SAN, explain
  • Pres. Tinubu Set To Embark On Fresh Trip To Netherlands And Saudi Arabia

    . Pres. Tinubu Set To Embark On Fresh Trip To Netherlands And Saudi Arabia

     President Tinubu's upcoming official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and his participation in the World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reflect Nigeria's commitment to fostering international partnerships and exploring opportunities for economic development and collaboration.Engaging in high-level discussions with
  • Philip Shaibu Excluded As INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Edo Guber Election

    . Philip Shaibu Excluded As INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Edo Guber Election

     The final list of the candidates for the Edo State gubernatorial polls scheduled for September 21 has been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.In the list released by the electoral body, the impeached deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu, was excluded.In a statement signed by the National Commissioner & Chair
  • FCCPC Finally Seals Abuja Chinese Supermarket

    . FCCPC Finally Seals Abuja Chinese Supermarket

     The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed the Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja. The supermarket came under heavy criticism after some Nigerians alleged that the owners barred Nigerians from making purchases in the supermarket.  Read here .The FCCPC officials sto
  • Court Overturns Order Suspending Ganduje As APC National Chairman

    . Court Overturns Order Suspending Ganduje As APC National Chairman

     The suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been overturned. The Kano State High Court presided over Justice Usman Mallam Na’Abba, who had previously affirmed the order also vacated the same order. This reversal comes after Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani Barguma, who claimed to be the chai
  • UNN Final Year Student, John Udochukwu Elekwachi Abducted by Armed Men

    . UNN Final Year Student, John Udochukwu Elekwachi Abducted by Armed Men

     Armed men have abducted John Udochukwu Elekwachi, a final-year student of Combined Social Sciences at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.It was gathered that Elekwachi, a campus blogger, was picked up by some yet-to-be-identified armed men last Monday at his lodge in the middle of the night a few days after he completed his final year examination.E
  • Tinubu's Govt Secures $2.25bn World Bank Loan With 1% Interest Rate

    . Tinubu's Govt Secures $2.25bn World Bank Loan With 1% Interest Rate

     Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun has announced that Nigeria has secured a $2.25bn World Bank loan with a 1% interest rate.Speaking at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group on April 20, Edun disclosed that the loan was approved by the board of directors of the World
  • Arsenal v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Arsenal v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Tuesday 23rd April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Emirates Stadium Referee  Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]Arsenal climbed back to the top of the table temporarily after beating Wolves 2-0 on the road on Saturday. The Gunners need to be decisive in their remaining matches otherwise they can
  • Taiwan Hit By More Than a Dozen Earthquakes, The Strongest One Being 5.7 Magnitude

    . Taiwan Hit By More Than a Dozen Earthquakes, The Strongest One Being 5.7 Magnitude

     A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Hualien County in Taiwan at 6:50 p.m. Monday, April 22, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).The epicenter was monitored at 23.76 degrees north latitude and 121.51 degrees east longitude.The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said a report issued by the CENC.Previously at 6:46 p.m. Monday (Beiji
  • Federal Govt Pegs Minimum Entry Age Into Tertiary Institutions At 18 Years

    . Federal Govt Pegs Minimum Entry Age Into Tertiary Institutions At 18 Years

     The federal government has directed that candidates who are less than 18 years old should not be offered admission into tertiary institutions.The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, gave the directive on Monday, April 22, during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital T
  • Federal Government Raid Chinese Supermarket in Abuja, Where Blacks Are Banned From Shopping

    . Federal Government Raid Chinese Supermarket in Abuja, Where Blacks Are Banned From Shopping

     ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) conducted a raid on a Chinese supermarket located in Abuja on Monday, April 22, following reports of discriminatory practices that allegedly barred Nigerians from shopping there. This enforcement action was spurred by widespread public outrage, which erupted on social med
  • Lucky Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner Of APC Governorship Primary Election In Ondo

    . Lucky Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner Of APC Governorship Primary Election In Ondo

     Amidst protest over the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primay election in Ondo State, Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa was early on Monday morning declared winner.The Chairman of the party’s Primary Election Committee for Ondo State and Governor of Kogi,  Usman Ododo said that Aiyedatiwa having satisfied the requirement of the law and
  • JAMB Sanctions Official For Directing Muslim Candidate to Pull Off Her Hijab

    . JAMB Sanctions Official For Directing Muslim Candidate to Pull Off Her Hijab

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, said yesterday its official who directed a female candidate to remove her hijab before entering the examination hall in Lagos had been appropriately sanctioned.It also said the conduct of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, which commenced on Friday, April 19, 2024, had bee
  • Abia Police Parade Suspected Criminals, Including ABSU Student Involved In Fatal Shooting Of His Fellow Student

    .. Abia Police Parade Suspected Criminals, Including ABSU Student Involved In Fatal Shooting Of His Fellow Student

     In a bid to curb criminal activities within Abia State, the Police Command recently paraded several suspects, including Victor Emmanuel, a 500-level student of Abia State University (ABSU), who was involved in the fatal shooting of his fellow student, Emmanuel Uche, last month.The suspects were presented to the public by the State Police Command&#

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