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Tinubu Appoints Ex-INEC Boss, Prof. Jega As Special Adviser On Livestock Reform
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform initiative. The appointment, announced on Friday, is aimed at driving meaningful progress in the livestock sector and advancing national development efforts. Professor Jega, who previously served as Vice Chancellor of Bayero University,...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned To New Judge
The legal team of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has confirmed that his case has been officially reassigned to a new judge, ending a six-month delay in legal proceedings. According to a statement signed by his lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor made available to ABN TV on Saturday, the development follows two official correspondences received by...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Women On International Women’s Day 2025
The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has extended warm felicitations to women and girls worldwide, particularly his constituents, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025. In his message, Hon. Ogah acknowledged the vital role women play in building homes,...
Ogun Authorizes Recruitment Of 500 Amotekun Officers
In a move to strengthen security across the state, Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the recruitment of 500 additional operatives into the Ogun State Security Network, also known as the ‘Amotekun Corps’. According to a statement by the Corps Commander, Amotekun Networks, Brig Gen Alade Adedigba (retd), the recruitment drive, set to begin on Monday, March 10, 2025, comes just...
34-Year-Old Nabbed Over Kidnapping Of Two Catholic Priests In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended 34-year-old Tahamado Demian in connection with the kidnapping of two Catholic priests: Reverend Father Abraham Samman of the Jalingo Diocese and Reverend Father Matthew Dusami of the Yola Diocese. The command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement shared on X.com on Saturday night. According to the statement, the rescue operation took place...
SERAP Threatens Legal Action Against Akpabio Over Natasha’s Suspension
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to promptly lift the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. SERAP described it as “patently unlawful” and a violation of her right to freedom of expression. Natasha was suspended for six months last week following allegations of “speaking without permission” and refusing to occupy her new seat in the Senate...
‘Every Kobo Must Count For Igbo Development’ – IPOB Warns Against Misappropriation SEDC Funds
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to politicians and individuals in the South-East region, urging them to refrain from misappropriating the ₦250 billion allocated for the newly established South-East Development Commission (SEDC). The group insists that the funds must be dedicated solely to the development of the region. In a statement released on Sunday, IPOB's spokesman,...
Lassa Fever Claims UK Returnee’s Life, Death Toll Hits 98, NCDC Confirms
The death of a 31-year-old doctor who contracted Lassa fever after returning from the UK has been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency also reported that the cumulative number of Lassa fever cases has risen to 535 out of 2,728 suspected cases, with 98 deaths recorded across 14 states in Nigeria as of March...
Sanwo-Olu Debuts Africa’s First AI-Driven Feature Film
On Sunday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, debuted Makemation, Africa's first artificial intelligence feature film Speaking at the unveiling in Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the AI film, produced by human development expert Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, will make its cinematic debut in Lagos on Friday, April 18. He praised the producer and cast, assuring creatives of his willingness to collaborate on transformative...
Nigeria’s Petrol Imports Skyrocket To N15.4tn, Putting Pressure On Dangote Refinery
Despite the start and restart of local refineries in 2024, Nigeria's imports costs for premium motor spirit and other petroleum products increased from N7.5 trillion to N15.4 trillion in 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics combined foreign trade data for 2024. Earlier, DAILY POST reported that petrol imports dominated foreign trade in the last quarter of 2024...
