The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, says it has rescued four girls trafficked from Akwa Ibom to Mali for sexual exploitation. The Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Uyo. Awhen said the girls were rescued in collaboration with a partner, Global Anti-human Trafficking Organisation (GAHTO), working with the agency in Mali. The Zonal Commander said that the girls were lucky as one of them had the phone number of a NAPTIP official and was able to call through…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Nigerian banks against incessant online service disruption. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday. The warning comes amid increased cases of online service disruption across Nigerian banks nationwide. Reacting to the development, FCCPC noted that its Establishment Act stipulates that bank customers guarantee fair and accountable service delivery. The Commission vowed to pursue all necessary action to ensure the protection of customers. “The FCCPC is actively working with relevant regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and stakeholders to address these…
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday said it’s insensitive for anyone to demand a new aircraft for Vice President Kashim Shettima following the recent incident in the United States, US. The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkareem Lawan, had claimed that Shettima’s life ‘is at risk due to the faulty presidential aircraft he is using to represent President Bola Tinubu in official engagements across the globe’. Reacting, Obi said the Speaker was unconcerned about the prevailing economic hardship confronting Nigerians. Posting on X, Obi wrote: “I just read a disturbing comment in…
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has promised that the 10th House will prioritise university autonomy for better performance. Abbas made this pledge at the public hearing on five bills seeking to establish Federal University of Solid Mineral Development Michika, Adamawa, in Abuja on Tuesday. Represented by Rep. Esosa Iyawe, member representing Oredo Federal Constituency in Edo, the Speaker said that the bills were also considering establishment of four other universities across the country. “The House will prioritise university autonomy as seen in other parts of the world to ensure that standards are elevated,” he said. According to…
A housewife, Kafilat AbdulLateef, on Tuesday asked the Area Court, Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, to dissolve her one-year-old marriage to Bukoye Abdullateef. The wife, of 101, Abisam Area, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara, told the court that she was no longer interested in the marriage, due to lack of love and care. She, therefore, wants a divorce, custody of the only child in the marriage, and monthly support fees of N50,000. The husband, however, said that he was still interested in the marriage and did not want a divorce. The presiding Judge, Toyin Aluko, noted that: “It is always…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish an independent super grid for each of the 19 northern states. This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja. DAILY POST recalls that the northern region has experienced blackout since October 21. This prolonged blackout has caused significant concern among stakeholders across the country. Adelabu stated that the President has ordered that repair works be sped up to restore power to the northern part of Nigeria. He said: “The world is moving. This is the 21st century and we…
A former National Deputy Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of prioritizing lavish spending over meaningful reforms. Frank highlighted the purchase of a new presidential jet, approval of a 300 per cent as salary increment for judicial officers, planned building of official quarters for judges of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and the acquisition of a N5 billion presidential Yacht as part of the lavish spending by Tinubu’s administration. He noted that the government’s current position regarding spending and the merger of ministries and agencies, in line with Steve Oronsaye’s…
Ahead of the upcoming US presidential election, ballot drop boxes have been set ablaze in separate incidents in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in the incidents. The incidents, which involved incendiary devices, are being investigated by local authorities, who suspect the attacks may have been coordinated. Police reported similar vehicles spotted at both scenes, indicating a possible link to an earlier attack on a ballot box in Vancouver on October 8. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs condemned the attacks as “acts of terror” meant to undermine the democratic process. “I strongly denounce any acts…
Alex Ikwechegh, the lawmaker caught on camera assaulting a cab driver, has been referred to the House Ethic Committee for investigation. The resolution was a sequel to a point of order raised by the Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, on Tuesday. In a viral video that trended on social media, the lawmaker was seen assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt rider. The lawmaker threatened to make the Bolt driver disappear. However, strong backlash has been trailing his action, as many have condemned his conduct, including the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Ikwechegh is now facing scrutiny from his peers in the House. He may also…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said that the restoration of the Apir-Ugaji line has taken long to complete, attributing the reason to to insecurity in the area. The Managing Director of TCN, Engr. Abdulaziz Sule, while speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, said the engineers working on the line carry out repair work under the surveillance of security personnel and leave the site by 6pm. According to him, the line, which was an alternative route to supply power to Kano, Kaduna and other major cities in the north, will be completed in two to three days. “When…