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Tragic Crash On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Leaves Four Dead, Nine Injured
On Sunday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun confirmed that four people died and nine others sustained injuries in a lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mrs Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for the FRSC in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. According to Okpe, the crash occurred at 8:30 p.m. It was caused by speeding and...
Civil Service Recruitment Deadline Moved To March 17, Says FG
The Federal Civil Service application deadline has been extended by the Federal Government to March 17, 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission initially announced the recruitment exercise on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, many citizens lamented difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, prompting widespread calls for an extension. FCSC spokesperson Hassan Taiwo acknowledged that...
Ogun Farmer Dies After Being Hit By Falling Palm Tree
A 40-year-old farmer named Abdullahi Rasaki died Monday in Bogije village, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, after a palm tree collapsed on him, according to the Ogun State Police Command. The State Police command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this to newsmen in a statement on Monday. Odutola said the incident was reported to the police at about 9:30 pm by Gbamila...
Fubara’s Invitation Declined By Rivers Lawmakers With One Condition
Siminalayi Fubara, the state governor, extended an invitation to the State House of Assembly, but several members declined, raising doubts that the political crisis choking Rivers State will soon come to an end. DAILY POST recalls that Fubara, in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, invited the lawmakers to a meeting at the Government...
Okocha Urges Fubara To Resign Or Face Impeachment
Tony Okocha, the chairman of Rivers State's All Progressives Congress, has urged Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of the state, to step down or risk impeachment. Okocha made the call while describing the invitation of the 27 lawmakers to a meeting by Fubara as a Greek gift. Okocha at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday morning said by every standard...
Oyo Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike Amid Wage Crisis
Workers at five Oyo State government-owned tertiary institutions have begun an indefinite strike, citing issues related to the non-payment of minimum wage and unresolved salary disputes. The institutions involved are The Polytechnic, Ibadan; The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki; Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa; Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora; and Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate. This strike action, announced by...
Bitcoin Dips To $80K Amid Trump Policy Debate
The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant decline, with its total value dropping by 7% to around $2.77 trillion. Leading digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, have faced significant losses as investors react to the broader economic landscape and shifting policy measures. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has dropped considerably and is now trading at around $82,200. Despite maintaining a market dominance...
Otti Reaffirms Commitment To Merit Appointments, Plans Alma Mater Revival
Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has stated that his administration is dedicated to working with the Anglican Church to guarantee the smooth and successful operation of his alma mater, Ngwa High School in Aba. A statement issued by Ukoha Njoku-Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Monday, revealed that Otti made the announcement while hosting members of...
13 Dead, 7 Villages Burned By Lakurawa Terrorists In Kebbi Attack
Suspected terrorists stormed Birnin Dede village in Kebbi State on Sunday, killing 13 people and burning seven further villages in what appears to be a retaliatory attack. According to a local resident, Malam Umar, the attackers targeted villages near Birnin Dede, all located in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. He claimed the assault was in retaliation for the...
Court Postpones Natasha’s Case Against Senate To March 25
On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the lawsuit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, to March 25, 2025. The adjournment followed a submission by the respondents, who informed the court that they had not been served with the necessary documents. Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the Federal High Court seeking an order restraining the Senate...
