Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared three days of mourning in the state for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The state government also directed that flags be flown at half mast in the state during the same period. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi on Thursday in Osogbo. Alimi also disclosed that condolence registers have also been opened at the Government House and Governor’s Office for the condolence messages of the people of Osun. According to the information Commissioner, “the death of the late COAS…
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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for a peaceful and credible Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure on Thursday, Professor Yakubu emphasized INEC’s readiness for the election, highlighting the commission’s efforts to ensure transparency and credibility. On preparations for the election, Yakubu said INEC has implemented various electoral activities, including voter registration and collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs. He said the commission has uploaded detailed information on collected and uncollected PVCs for each of the 3,933 polling units in Ondo State.…
The Presidency on Thursday allayed fears that the Compressed Natural Gas, CNG initiative of President Bola Tinubu’s government could be dangerous. This followed the trending news of the Malaysian government to phase out the use of Natural Gas Vehicles, NGV in that country following safety concerns. DAILY POST reports that Loke Siew Fook, Malaysian Minister of Transport, who announced the plan while addressing journalists, said CNG-powered vehicles would no longer be registered or used in the country from July 1, 2025, due to safety concerns. However, the media aide to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Thursday…
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has warned incoming new manager Ruben Amorim to know how to manage big players with egos at Old Trafford. Amorim, who is currently in charge of Sporting CP, has already been named as Erik ten Hag’s replacement at Man United. The Portuguese gaffer will take charge of United from next week. “I think that, based on what he achieved in Portugal, I think winning the two titles and the cup as well, based on all this it is a good appointment,” Berbatov told Mirror Football. “So now it is going to be a big…
The Canadian government has shut down the operations of the Chinese-owned TikTok business in the country. The government ordered the ban on Wednesday, citing national security risks. François-Philippe Champagne, the country’s industry minister, in a statement, clarified that the ban includes the closure of “TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver, while Canadians can continue using the mobile app with caution. “The government is not blocking Canadians’ access to TikTok application or blocking their ability to create content. The decision to use a social media app or platform is a personal choice. “The government’s action is to address the specific national…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Kogi State is collaborating with the State House of Assembly to enlighten the people of the state on the dangers of drug abuse and other drug-related menace in the society. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Umar Mustapha Yahuza stated this during a working visit to the State Assembly in Lokoja. The Commander said Kogi State is very strategic to the agency’s fight against drug abuse in view of the geographical location of the state and the findings by the NDLEA following painstaking research. “NDLEA found out recently that there is a…
Reactions have continued to trail the nationwide blackout following another collapse of the national grid. DAILY POST reports that since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 12 times. Nigerians were on Thursday, November 7 denied electricity again following another collapse of the national power grid after the November 5th total blackout. The latest developments have sparked reactions from Nigerians on the internet, with some calling for the removal of the power minister over incompetence. Some others have alleged that the generator importation cabal could be behind the collapse while others say the constant shut down of power across…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu has warned staff of the electoral body that there will be consequences for dereliction of duty in any way or form. Yakubu gave the warning on Thursday at the stakeholders’ meeting on the Ondo State governorship election held at the International Culture Centre in Akure. The Chairman noted the INEC will further address the staff, including the Electoral Officers from the 18 Local Government Areas on Friday. He said, “As you are aware, election is a multi-stakeholder activity. INEC has a role to play and we have done…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC has decorated 206 newly promoted officers in Kogi State. Speaking at the event, the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC Akinlade Esther, charged the newly promoted officers to double their efforts in protecting the nation’s critical assets and ensure they sustain the fight against crimes and criminalities in the country. Akinlade reminded the officers that their elevation to a new rank is a call for greater service in Nigeria, adding that NSCDC under her command will ensure that Kogi State is not a breeding ground for criminals. She commended the Minister of Interior,…
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, FOB, Ibaka has arrested three suspected oil thieves carrying a boat containing crude oil worth N32 million in Akwa Ibom State. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Captain Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects and seized items to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Akwa Ibom Command on Thursday at Ibaka. Aneke said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, at about 09:05 am following an intelligence report about the activities of suspected criminals involved in crude oil theft within the Navy’s area of operations. “The necessary support of FOB Ibaka, the…