A Kano state high court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Accountant-General of Federation, AGF, and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, from withholding funds for the 44 LGAs in the state. Justice Ibrahim Musa-Muhammad, granted the interim order on Wednesday in an ex-parte application brought by the Chairman of the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Ibrahim Muhammed and five others. Moving the motion, counsels to the applicants, Bashir Yusuf-Muhammad and Usman Bala-Salisu, expressed concerns over the possible withholding or delay of allocations essential for local governance in the state. The judge granted…
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Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, has advised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop patronising roadside transport operators. Maikalangu gave the advice while inaugurating the Karu Motor Park on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that such a measure would help to reduce ‘one-chance’ activities in the nation’s capital, especially as the yuletide season approached. According to him, the newly inaugurated park has 136 packing spaces for vehicles, with other facilities like toilets, restaurants and shops. He said that the facility was big enough to accommodate intra city and inter states transport systems. “The park will…
The Delta State House of Assembly has suspended Mr Dafe Chukudi (PDP-Ukwuani) for 14 days over alleged gross misconduct. The Speaker of the House, Mr Dennis Guwor, pronounced the suspension order during plenary of the Assembly on Wednesday in Asaba. The suspension order followed a motion moved under matter of urgent public importance by the Majority Leader, Mr Emeka Nwaobi (PDP-Aniocha North). The motion which was unanimously adopted by the Assembly when it was put to a voice vote by the Speaker, was seconded by the Chief Whip of the House, Mr Perkins Umukoro, (PDP-Sapele). Following the adoption of the…
Amid stiff opposition from Northern governors and other stakeholders, a former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has expressed support for the controversial Tax Reform Bill. DAILY POST recalls that northern governors on October 28 rejected the tax reform bill sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu’s government. Shortly after the governors declared their position on the bill, the National Economic Council, NEC, comprising members of the Nigerian Governors Forum advised the President to withdraw the controversial bill. However, Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga said on Friday that the proposed bill will go through legislative…
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo has raised the alarm over alleged conversion of political appointees to full time civil servants by the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, six days to the end of his tenure. DAILY POST reports that Prince Kassim Afegbua, member, All Progressives Congress, APC, transition committee made the allegation in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Benin City. Afegbua alleged that the political appointees that are being converted to full time civil servants are Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. He said 186 of such appointees were appointed by the governor in September 2024,…
Nigerian clergyman, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka Odumeje, has stated that TikTok disconnected him because of his dangerous miracles. The clergyman made this known while addressing his congregation on why he was blocked on the video-sharing platform. Speaking in a clip sighted by DAILY POST on the internet, the cleric noted that he has performed a lot of what he described as ‘dangerous miracles’ that the platform is afraid of. He accused those who don’t believe in his miracles of preventing him from having an account. Odumeje said, “Even social media is rejecting me. Because of my dangerous miracles the TikTok rejected…
ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, CCJ, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, has expressed commitment to promote the domestication and applicability of International Humanitarian Law, IHL, across West African states. The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Nigeria, Justice Ricardo Claudio Monteiro, stated this delivering his opening remarks at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Workshop with ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, in Abuja. He commended the ICRC for the smooth collaboration and renewed partnership demonstrated by the recent signing of an MoU between ECOWAS Court and…
Edo Queens captain, Efemweokiekie Osakpolor has assured the club’s supporters that the team will make them proud in the CAF Women’s Champions League. Osakpolor made the pledge ahead of the team’s departure for the prestigious women’s club competition. The competition is billed to run from Saturday, November 9 to Saturday, November 23rd, in Casablanca and El Jadida in Morocco. Osakpolor expressed gratitude to the Edo State government for their support. “By the grace of God, we are going to make not just the state proud, but also make you proud as well,” Osakpolor stated in her address. Edo Queens are…
The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, TSCCM, Adewale Giwa, has described the emergence of Donald Trump as the United States President-elect, as a fulfillment of prophecy. Pastor Giwa said Trump’s victory showed that Americans prefer light over darkness. He noted that Trump represents light that the world currently needs. The US presidential election has come and gone with the Republican candidate, Trump,emerging the winner. Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris with a wide margin. He secured the magic number of 270 Electoral College votes after winning Wisconsin – having already picked up North Carolina, Georgia and,…
The Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) said it’s deeply saddened by the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu, through spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, announced the death of the COAS early morning on Wednesday. Ismail Musa, President, Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN), in a statement, described the late Lagbaja as a distinguished and revered leader whose exemplary dedication and service to Nigeria’s security and sovereignty will forever be remembered. “Lieutenant General Lagbaja was an embodiment of commitment, valor and unwavering patriotism. “Throughout his career he remained steadfast…