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Police Begins Abducted Abuja Family Of Four’s Probe
An investigation has been opened by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command into the kidnapping of a family of four in the Bwari Area Council's Chikakore community. A security guard in the area, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said four individuals had been confirmed kidnapped at the moment. The security personnel stated, “The attack happened this...
“Fuel Tax Won’t Commence Until Naira Appreciates, Oil Price Falls” — Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said the proposed 5% fuel surcharge (tax) will not be implemented until there is a significant improvement in key economic indicators, particularly an appreciation of the naira or a fall in global crude oil prices. Speaking at the Haulage and Logistics Magazine Conference & Exhibition...
Bayelsa Govt Hoarding Relief Materials Donated By Individuals, Organisations, IDPs Cry Out
Victims of the 2022 flood in Bayelsa State have accused the state government of hoarding relief items donated by public-spirited individuals and organisations for distribution to them. Chairman and Secretary of the steering committee of the Coalition of Respective Leaderships of Aggrieved 2022 Flood Promoted IDP Camps in the state, Pastor Leighe Nathaniel and Mr Christian Iwokurai respectively, advised the...
Shettima Reaffirm Tinubu’s Commitment To Gulf Of Guinea Security
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the peace, security, and stability of the Gulf of Guinea, with particular emphasis on ongoing reforms in the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC). Speaking while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Jose Mba Abeso, and his delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima stressed...
INEC, Security Agencies Strategize Ahead Of Ondo Governorship Election
Ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has met with heads of security agencies in the state. DAILY POST gathered that the meeting at the state office of the commission in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, was to enable the electoral body and relevant...
Benue, Zamfara Govs Summoned Over Insecurity
The governors of Benue and Zamfara states, Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal, respectively, along with their state assemblies, have been invited to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Thursday, May 8. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the summon was in connection to the rising insecurity in the state which prompted a civil rights organisation, Guardians of Democracy...
Lagos LG Chair Aspirant Withdraws For Obasa’s Son
The Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Lagos State, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, has withdrawn his interest to vie for the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming July 12, 2025 council election. Abiola said he stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Abiola, who is a political protégé...
Police Arrest Two Traffic Robbery Suspects Disguising As Beggars In Lagos
The police have arrested two robbery suspects who pose as alms beggars in Lagos traffic gridlocks. The duo approached a motorist in a gridlock at Agungi area in Lekki on Friday, soliciting for alms, but forcefully took his mobile phone and jewellery and took to their heels. Police spokesman in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told the News Agency of Nigeria...
ICPC Probes Lagos Council Chairman Over Corruption Allegations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest and interrogation of Mr. Muibi Folawiyo, chairman of the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), over serious allegations of corruption. ICPC spokesperson Dr. Demola Bakare disclosed the development to journalists, stating that Folawiyo is under investigation for alleged large-scale theft, diversion of public funds...
‘Those Tweeting Falsehood Against Tinubu Will Die Soon’ – Bayo Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, the Media Director of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has issued a warning to those describing his principal as a drug dealer. Onanuga warned that the days of those using some hashtags to blast Tinubu are numbered. He said those behind the hashtags would face the wrath of God over malicious tweets against Tinubu. READ ALSO: Tension Over Rumoured Plan To...
