BREAKING NEWS
‘ We Did Not Ransack NLC Headquarters ‘ – DSS
The Department of State Services has denied carrying out a raid on the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja. Spokesman Peter Afunaya made this known in a one-paragraph statement on the DSS media Watsap handle. Afunaya, responding to journalists’ questions on the raid of the NLC, office in Abuja, stated: “Pls kindly note that the Service (DSS) did not...
Kebbi PDP Backs Out From August 31 LGs Election
The Peoples Democratic Party has pulled out from the August 31 Kebbi State local government council election. Chairman of the PDP in the state, Alhaji Bello Usman Suru, confirmed the position of the party at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi. He said: “You will recall that during the last PDP stakeholders meeting, we agreed to participate in the forthcoming Local Government...
Security Operatives Ransack NLC Headquarters, Carts Away Documents
Security personnels, on Thursday, storms the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress, carted away documents after the raid, the union reports. NLC revealed that the Labour House (the name given to the headquarters) was invaded by security operatives at about 8.30 pm. A statement issued by NLC’s head of Media and Public Relations, Benson Upah disclosed that books and other publications were...
Benue State PDP Chairman Faces Suspension Amidst Party Crisis
The suspended Benue State PDP party chairman, John Ngbede, has signed the suspension of the immediate past governor, Samuel Ortom. Ngbede told newsmen at the party secretariat, Makurdi, that Ortom and his lieutenants were suspended because they wanted to take the party leadership by force. He alleged that the former governor and his cronies were trying to take the party back...
Dangote Refinery Sells NNPC 12.7% Stake – Fitch
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to sell a 12.7 per cent stake in 2024 for loan servicing, Fitch Ratings says in a report released on Monday. Fitch recalled that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had earlier planned to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the refinery. However, the rating agency indicated that the decision of the national oil firm...
FG Issues Travel Alert For Nigerians Travelling To UK
A travel alert was released by the federal government on Monday, advising its citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom. In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Minister of Interior, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, the government pointed out the risk of increased violence over the recent riots in the UK. “There is an increased risk of violence and disorder...
Coca-Cola Indicted On Product Description – FCCPC
FCCPC accuses Coca-Cola and Nigerian Bottling Company for alleged misleading trade descriptions, ‘Original Taste, less Sugar’ in their product. Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC disclosed this in a statement released to DAILY POST on Thursday. The commission in the statement found Coca-Cola Nigeria and NBC in violation of section 116 of the FCCPC Act as well as...
” No More PSquare ”, Paul Okoye Confirms Split
Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has confirmed that the music group PSquare has split up for the second time. In an interview with City FM, Lagos, he revealed that the split was due to creative differences and personal issues. Rudeboy denied claims that he belittled his brother Peter’s role in the group, saying he was wrongly accused of saying he was the...
Gov. Eno To Reward Youths Monthly For Peace In The State
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno commends youths for sustaining peaceful ambience of the state throughout the first day of the protest. Speaking at Government House, Uyo during the monthly Covenant Service tagged ” But They Shall No Further” governor Umo Eno promised to reciprocate such gesture by the youth through monthly welfare programme. Eno who did not disclose details...
High Rate Of Domestic Airlines Failure Worrisome – Keyamo
Over the past four decades, numerous domestic airlines have failed to sustain operations and gone bankrupt. In some cases, airlines even obtained Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) but never launched their services. This trend reflects broader issues within the sector, including financial instability, regulatory challenges, and operational inefficiencies. These were the thrust of the remarks of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,...
