The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has challenged Governor Usman Ododo to make full disclosure of the state’s total workforce and wage bill. The state chapter of the party argued that such transparency is essential for citizens to better understand the state’s financial management and administrative practices. In a statement issued by the state publicity secretary, Alhaji Tijani Aruwa, PDP criticised the current administration for a lack of transparency, likening the state’s governance to that of a “secret agency.” The party expressed concern that citizens remain largely uninformed about the financial activities and decisions that affect…
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed anger over the hunger treatment meted out to some minors arrested on August 3, 2024, in connection with their participation in the August nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The governor revealed that about 125 arrested youths, including minors, languished in police cells until Friday, November 1, 2024, when they were arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja, during which five of them collapsed in court. DAILY POST recalls that the teenage defendants were arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu on 10 charges, including terrorism, attempted government overthrow, and alleged mutiny. Governor Mohammed condemned the…
A former Delta State deputy governor, Amos Utuama, has died at the age of 77. Utuama was said to have died in Warri, Delta State, in the early hours of Saturday after a protracted illness. The deceased ex-deputy governor was a renowned law teacher who excelled as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state from 1999 to 2007. He later became the deputy governor of the state from 2007 to 2015 under the administration of ex-governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. Following his death, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has sent condolences to his family. “The deceased was a world-class academic scholar whose…
Edo Queens forward Folashade Ijamilusi has expressed her desire to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup with the Super Falcons. Ijamilusi scored a hat-trick for the Super Falcons in the friendly against Algeria at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Tuesday. The youngster said she was delighted with her performance in the game. “After scoring the first goal, I was so excited, I had to check if I was dreaming, and I looked at my side and I said it’s not a dream,” she stated in a chat with the media. “I want to win the first-ever World Cup with…
There is tension in Umuekwune Obollo-Afor autonomous community in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State over alleged plan to conduct Igweship election despite a court order stopping the action. Feelers show that the people of the area have vowed to resist what they termed planned imposition of a monarch. They accused the Enugu State Commissioner for chieftaincy matters, Deacon Okey Ogbodo of ignoring the court order. Ogbodo was alleged to have fixed November 4, 2024 (this coming Monday) to conduct the said election despite acknowledgement of a court order restraining the ministry from such action by a court of…
Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has dismissed the claim by some oil marketers suggesting it is cheaper to import Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, from abroad to Nigeria than source from a local refinery. Aja said the claim might be the case if only the persons stole the crude oil from Nigeria and are now importing PMS back to the country to launder the theft. “I say again. There is no way you can import PMS back to Nigeria at a price lower than a local refinery refining local Nigerian crude oil Unless you stole the crude oil from…
Ola Aina scored a stunning goal to help Nottingham Forest beat West Ham United 3-0 on Saturday. Aina hit target 12 minutes from time at the City Ground. It was a left-footed rocket from outside the box that gave the West Ham goalkeeper no chance. The goal was the Nigeria international’s first for Forest in the Premier League this season. Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi were the other goal-scorers for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Aina’s compatriot, Taiwo Awoniyi also featured for Nottingham Forest in the game. The forward took the place of Wood 11 minutes from time. Forest moved up…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted his side could not match Bournemouth’s intensity during their 2-1 defeat on Saturday. The Premier League champions saw their 32-game unbeaten run in 2024 end at the Vitality Stadium. Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring for the hosts before Evanilson prodded in the second goal. Although Josko Gvardiol pulled one back for City, it was merely a consolation. Speaking to BBC after the game, Guardiola said: “We knew we couldn’t match the intensity. We have talked about it. It was an open game. We had chances at the end but I congratulate Bournemouth for…
Marcelo is now a free agent after his contract with Fluminense was terminated. This development was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Saturday. Romano wrote: “Real Madrid legend Marcelo, now available as a free agent as his contract at Fluminense has been terminated.” The club’s decision may not be unconnected to the player’s behaviour clash with Mano Menezes. Marcelo was benched by Menezes following a heated disagreement over game tactics. The 36-year-old, who boasts a remarkable five Champions League titles, departed the Bernabeu in 2022 after an illustrious 15-year career in Spain. He then…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State, Aminu Usman has lamented that the All Progressives Congress, APC, seeing the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission, ZASIEC to court was dragging the state backwards democratically. Addressing newsmen in Gusau, Usman said the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has empowered every state government to appoint its Independent Electoral Commission. He said ZASIEC has obliged with the constitutional requirements and that the APC has no moral justification to approach any court. “We are watching to see the end of the case. But I know that APC is not…