The Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), has condemned in strong terms the persistent feud between the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara and his predecessor and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. The spokesman of the movement, Jomo Gbomo, in a statement explained that they would not be forced to attack any oil installation in the Niger Delta region following the political crises in the state, asuuring that they would safeguard government assets in the interest of the nation. According to him, the group is ready to support security operatives in safeguarding crude…
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Singer Lekan Osifeso Junior aka Lojay, has said contrary to the popular notion, people from wealthy backgrounds don’t have an edge in the music industry. He claimed that it is more difficult for people from wealthy backgrounds to be successful in the Nigerian music industry because Nigerians like mocking rich folks. Speaking in a recent interview with City 105.1 FM, Lagos, the ‘Monalisa’ crooner said he is an exception, arguing that his talent is undeniable despite being from a rich home. “Nigerians like rich-shaming. It’s not limited to just the music industry. Once they feel like you have an edge……
Ademola Lookman has admitted it would be special to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman, however, declared that he is not under pressure to win the individual accolade. The Atalanta star is one of the 10 nominees for this year’s award. The 27-year-old has been widely tipped to claim the honour following an impressive year for club and country. Lookman stated that the key thing is for him to continue his development as a player. “I don’t think I am feeling additional pressure. I think I have kept the same mindset; I have kept the…
A minor, who is among 76 persons set to be arraigned on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja for participating in the recent EndBadGovernance protest held across the country, collapsed before the commencement of the trial. The defendant, who is barely 15 years old, slumped as the charge was about to be read to them by trial Justice Obiora Egwuatu. The incident forced the judge to abruptly stop the proceedings and return to his chambers. The frail-looking boy was rushed to the court’s clinic as his co-defendants, who are mostly minors, wept uncontrollably. One of the counsels representing…
The Pan-African Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Forum 2024 is set to take place on November 5th (a virtual masterclass) and 6th main event at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme “The Carbon Market: Driving Investments for a Sustainable Africa.” This pivotal event aims to champion sustainability across the African continent by convening distinguished leaders from various sectors to explore the transformative potential of carbon markets in fostering environmental stewardship and economic growth. This year’s forum has garnered significant support through partnerships with influential organizations, including the Africa Carbon Market Initiative (ACMI), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said that seven ships would berth with crude oil on Friday at the Lagos ports. The NPA, in a statement said that seven vessels will berth diesel, crude oils bulk urea, petrol and aviation fuel. “The remaining two vessels will berth with containers carrying different goods. “The nine expected vessels will berth at Sifax, ENL Consortium Terminals, Apapa Bulk Terminal (ABT), among other terminals in Lagos,” it said. The NPA said that a total of two vessels were waiting to berth at Apapa and Tincan Island Ports with bulk urea and aviation fuel. It added…
The body of the late former Senate President Joseph Wayas will be lifted in a chopper from UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar to Bassang community in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State on 30th November 2024. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Gill Nsa, who is the chairman of the central planning committee on publicity, made the confirmation in Calabar. “We won’t subject Wayas’ body to travel long hours on the road to his final resting place,” Otu’s aide, Nsa, said. A report emerged yesterday soon after a news conference by the chairman of the central planning committee for…
Amid the ongoing political strifes in Rivers State, Ene Obi, former Country Director of Action Aid, has said Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, needs to repent as people are suffering because of his decisions. Obi said this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. She alleged that Wike was not respecting the governor, though he (Wike) had claimed that the Governor is not a ‘small boy.’ “One of the things I heard from the governor was that even when the court injunction came out, he said I’m focused on governance. Yes, he’s not going to have money to govern.…
A 33-year-old wife, Comfort Olalere Tinubu, has allegedly stabbed her 39-year-old husband, Olusegun Tinubu, to death in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the couple, who got married about three years ago, had two children from the marriage. The incident, according to sources, occurred around the Gbeyi community in Adegbayi area of Ibadan. DAILY POST gathered on Friday that the incident occurred Wednesday night around 10 p.m. It was learned that the crisis started as a result of an argument over the wife locking the husband out of the bedroom. This later resulted in a fight during…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday denied reports of forming a political wing. IPOB described the report as fake and stated that it should be disregarded because the group is apolitical. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, said it would form a political wing once Biafra is actualized. A statement by Powerful reads partly: “The Directorate of State (DOS) of the noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wishes to debunk the falsehood that IPOB has formed a political wing by one faceless political jobber, Nwachukwu Emereonye. “The story…