Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for the adoption of the Chinese model for leadership selection in Nigeria. The governor made the call while speaking at the 24th National Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers held recently at the Nigerian Society of Engineers headquarters in Abuja. The governor argued that if properly utilised, Nigeria could benefit greatly from the Chinese model. “In China, they do selection versus election. First, they will identify credible leaders with proven integrity based on past records. They evaluate the potential of all those who have been in a public office over…
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The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of a soldier following a violent altercation with a special constabulary officer at Agyaragu market in Lafia Local Government Area on Sunday. The incident reportedly began as a dispute between the two men, resulting in both sustaining injuries. According to DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, the soldier, who was home on leave from his posting in Borno State, allegedly stabbed the constabulary officer with a knife. In response, the constable managed to take control of the knife and stabbed the soldier. Both men were rushed to the hospital,…
The presidency has launched a counter-attack on the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over comments credited to him that he would have done better if he emerged as President in the 2023 general elections. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy on Sunday, reacted to Atiku’s statement, saying if he had won he would have plunged Nigeria into economic quagmire than it is today. Recall that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku had reeled out a number of measures he would have adopted to salvage the…
Two Heartland players have received call-up to the Super Eagles B team for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana. The players are Ikechukwu Mgbemmena and Christian Nkwo. Heartland announced the players invitation on the social media. “We are thrilled with invitations handed to two of our players Ikechukwu Mgbemmena and Christian Nkwo to join the CHAN Eagles squad,” Heartland wrote on X. The players are expected to join the rest of the team immediately after the matchday 10 fixture. The first leg of the qualifying fixture is billed for the weekend of 20th – 22nd December, with…
Dangote Refinery has accused those saying they are importing PMS cheaper of importing substandard and low-quality products. DAILY POST reported that Dangote Refinery had disclosed that it set its PMS price at N960 per litre for sale into ships and N990 per litre for trucks. However, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, and the Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, had complained about the firm’s pricing strategy. However, the refinery insisted that its rates are competitive and in line with international standards. The Dangote Refinery made this known in a statement released by the company’s Group…
Nasarawa United have expressed their disappointment with the away loss to Rangers in Enugu. The Solid Miners suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Flying Antelopes at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday. Godwin Obaje’s brace gave Rangers victory in the game. Nasarawa United said the team will bounce back from the defeat. “A disappointing away defeat for us, but we will bounce back stronger and better!.” Nasarawa United wrote on X. The Kabiru Dogo’s side dropped down to 14th position following the defeat. NPFL: Nasarawa United disappointed with loss to Rangers
At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in northern Uganda’s Palabek refugee camp when lightning struck a makeshift church during a heavy storm on Saturday evening. According to the police, around 50 people had gathered for prayer when lightning hit the building’s metal roof. William Komech, the resident district commissioner for the Lamwo region, confirmed that the victims included five girls and nine boys, all between the ages of 14 and 18, adding that another 34 people sustained injuries and were treated at a nearby health centre. He stated that most of the refugees in the camp are…
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, urged the people of the state to accord the incoming administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo the kind of cooperation and support given to his administration. DAILY POST reports that Governor Obaseki’s eight years in office would come to an end on November 12, 2024, after the swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor-elect of the state. Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the September 21, 2024 governorship, defeated the candidate of the outgoing governor’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asue Ighodalo, at the election. Obaseki, while speaking during a…
The Health Ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza reported on Sunday that the death toll in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has reached 43,341. This figure includes an additional 27 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours as violence persists. Since the conflict’s outbreak on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched a surprise assault on Israel, the Gaza Strip has experienced intense hostilities. According to the Health Ministry, more than 102,105 persons have been wounded as airstrikes and ground operations continue. Israel-Hamas conflict: Death toll reaches 43,341 amid escalating violence
Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars rallied to beat Plateau United 2-1 on Sunday. Plateau United took the lead through Gafar Saka on 66 minutes. Rabiu Ali equalised for Pillars 13 minutes from time, while Musa fired home the winning goal in stoppage time In Lagos, Rivers United lost for the first time in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season, going down to a 2-0 defeat against Ikorodu City. Ayomide Cole gave Ikorodu City the lead three minutes after the break. Rivio Ayemnwere doubled the advantage eight minutes later. Elsewhere, holders Rangers claimed a 2-0…