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No Plan To Overthrow Buhari’s Regime — Army
The Nigerian Army has said on Saturday night that its loyalty to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari has never been in doubt hence it has fully subordinated herself to civil authority. Director Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu who made this known in a statement titled “Re: Defence Headquarters Warns Soldiers Against Overthrowing...
UNILORIN Unveils 40 New Professors
The University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academic staff to the rank of professor. According to the university’s Bulletin issued on Monday, the elevation was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, SAN. The publication stated that the 40 distinguished scholars were found to have excelled in the realms of teaching, research...
Bear With Us, Suspend Nationwide Strike – FG Pleads
The Nigerian government on Saturday appealed to a labour union to suspend its planned nationwide strike over the increase in petrol price and electricity tariff. Recall the government and the organised labour, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), failed to reach an agreement on Thursday over the increase in petrol price and electricity tariffs in the country. Minister...
Tinubu Swears In NPC Commissioner, Presides Over FEC
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olayinka Oladunjoye as a federal commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC). The swearing-in ceremony preceded the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which is currently ongoing at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Oladunjoye was a former commissioner of education and of commerce and cooperatives in Lagos State. She replaced Mrs Bimbo...
Stop ‘Reckless’ Borrowing, Atiku Urges Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized the Bola Tinubu administration’s plan to acquire over $24 billion in new foreign and domestic loans, calling the move “reckless” and a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic stability. In a statement posted Thursday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku warned that the proposed loans — totaling $21.54 billion, €2.19 billion,...
Founder, CAC Oke-Agbara, Baba Olowere Is Dead
A renowned evangelist and founder of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Agbara, Asi Bodija, Prophet Michael Ojo Olowere popularly refer to as Baba Ollowere dead, ABN TV reports. Baba died on Wednesday at his Asi residence, Ibadan. With his journey into the ministry, spanning six decades, he has spearheaded the planting of several churches within the CAC mission, beginning with the CAC Oke-Imole,...
Onuigbo Takes Nigeria’s Climate Agenda To The World Stage In Abu Dhabi
Chief Sam Onuigbo, sponsor of Nigeria's Climate Change Act and former representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, continues to receive international recognition for his pivotal role in advancing climate change discourse. Currently, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, he is actively participating in two major global events: the 15th Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly and...
Ignore Politicians In Gab Of CSO Seeking Bello’s Persecution, Focus On Court Process, Arewa Youths Urge EFCC
Youths from nineteen northern states under the auspices of Arewa Youth for Good Governance (AYGG) have called on the anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to listen to politicians masquerading as members of civil society organizations, who are bent on persecuting the former governor of Kogi State, Alh Yahaya Bello. AYGG instead told EFCC to focus...
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...
Many Abia Health Workers Could Be Infected For Attending To Patients Without PPE – Commissioner
John Okiyi Kalu, the Abia commissioner for information, says many health workers in the state might have been infected with COVID-19 as a result of unknowingly attending to patients without full protection. Kalu disclosed this on Monday while responding to questions on the COVID-19 situation in the state. The state recorded 15 new cases of the disease on Sunday and is...
