Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has affirmed that his administration would undertake programmes and policies that would enhance productivity, encourage creativity and harness the rich diversity and cosmopolitan nature of the state. He stated this while delivering his acceptance speech immediately after he was sworn in as the executive governor of Kaduna State. According … Read more
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has reacted to reports circulating that a detachment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials has been deployed from Abuja to arrest him. The unconfirmed report which was circulating mostly on social media claimed officials of EFCC had arrived in Makurdi, the Benue State … Read more
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his swearing-in as president of Nigeria. Tinubu took over the baton from Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 29. The inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Eagles Square in Abuja, had African leaders and global organisations in attendance. Although Biden did not … Read more
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his grief over the death of media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi. Lawan described the death of the founder of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM Radio, as a great loss to the Nigerian polity and media industry in the light of his immense contributions to politics … Read more
Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, took over the baton of leadership from Samuel Ortom as the Governor of Benue State. Alia in his inaugural speech informed the people of Benue that he has no “magic wand” to actualise all the many beautiful plans he has for the Food Basket State. He, however, stressed that … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a man identified as Kinikanwo Ojindah, popularly called Agala, in Ogbakiri community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Ojindah, an indigene of Rumuokani village in Ogbakiri community, was reportedly shot on Sunday night in his apartment by men who introduced themselves as “government”. The Secretary to Rumuokani Council … Read more
A female police officer slumped on the pitch of Umuahia Township Stadium during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Abia State governor, Alex Otti. The young policewoman slumped on the field while participating in the special police march organised by the Abia State Police Command. The parade was in full swing when the officer slumped … Read more
Speaking after taking the oath of allegiance and office administered by the Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Mosumola Dipeolu, at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun used the occasion to announce the release of 49 prison inmates and three condemn prisoners on medical and long imprisonment term. “The Constitution of Nigeria … Read more
The head of the Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has told those who were anticipating the arrest of President Bola Tinubu, following some prophecies, that God does not care about politics. Following the inauguration of Tinubu on Monday, May 29, Giwa pointed out that some of his colleagues only allowed … Read more
There was mild drama in Kano State after the swearing-in of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Monday. Gov Yusuf refused to sit in the official chair used by his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje. In a viral video, the newly sworn-in governor was seen opting for an unofficial smaller seat as he prepared to give an address. … Read more
Tolu Ogunlesi, a former media aide to the ex-president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has explained why a new government’s first appointments are usually the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In a tweet posted during the inauguration of Buhari’s successor, Bola Tinubu, Ogunlesi explained that the … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has ordered all government bank accounts frozen. Alia made the declaration in his inaugural speech shortly after taking the oath of office as Governor of Benue State at the IBB Square on Monday. The governor said a ‘Post No Debit’ instruction shall remain in force until all signatories are … Read more
The new governor of Niger State, Umar Mohammed Bago, has disclosed that women will hold the positions of vice chairman and secretary of the 25 local government areas of the state under his administration. Bago made this known during his inaugural speech, shortly after he and his deputy took the oath of office administered by … Read more
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has blamed the blackout in some parts of the Southeast on the latest rainstorm in the region. EEDC said the rainstorm affected some high and low-tension poles, which disrupted the electricity supply to its 11kv and 33kv feeders. Emeka Ezeh, the Head of EEDC Corporate Communications, disclosed this in … Read more
Shortly after his inauguration, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, hit the ground running by signing three Executive Orders for the effective governance of the state. The others are: Order 001 of 2023, which is an Executive Order for the Development of Citizens’ Charter; Executive Order 002 of 2003, which is Order for the Removal … Read more
Siminalayi Fubara has been sworn in as Governor of Rivers State, alongside Professor Ngozi Ordu as Deputy Governor. Fubara was sworn in at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on Monday. He succeeded the former governor, Nyesom Wike, after winning the governorship election on March 25 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has renamed a major street after his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai. Concluding his first task after his swearing-in as governor of the state, Sani changed Rabah Road to Nasir El-Rufai Way. The governor further directed the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA) to effect the renaming of the 15-kilometre stretch of … Read more
Nigerian Media Mogul, Chairman of Daar Communication, owners of African Independent Television and Raypower FM, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has been reported dead, aged 71. DAILY POST reports that this is contained in a statement by his son Raymond Dokpesi, Jnr. The statement confirmed that the late media icon died on Monday. The family did … Read more
The Former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Katsina States after handing over to the new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. DAILY POST recalls that Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari left the inauguration venue in Abuja immediately after handing over to Tinubu. Buhari’s aide Bashir, who made the announcement in a post on … Read more
As he takes over the mantle of leadership, President Bola Tinubu has addressed the agitation for Nigeria’s break up. Tinubu assured that Nigeria will not break up or perish. He spoke during his inaugural speech at the Eagles Square on Monday in Abuja. The newly sworn-in president said Nigeria would exist just like the world. … Read more