The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have locked horns over the directive issued by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, barring heavy-duty trucks from accessing the Olaiya Flyover due to safety concerns. While the APC called the move unnecessary and demanded proof to justify claims about the bridge’s safety, the PDP said the decision taken by Governor Adeleke was based on the alarm raised by motorists plying the Olaiya Flyover. DAILY POST had reported that Governor Adeleke directed a ban on heavy-duty trucks from plying the Olaiya Flyover in Osogbo. The…
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Raphinha netted a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Brazilian winger opened the scoring in the first minute of the game before Harry Kane equalised within 10 minutes. But Robert Lewandowski put Barca in front before Raphinha completed his hat-trick. At the Etihad, Manchester City hammered Sparta Prague 5-0. Erling Haaland scored twice, while Phil Foden, John Stones and Matheus Nunes also got on the scoresheet. Darwin Nunez scored the only goal as Liverpool won 1-0 at RB Leipzig. In other games, Lille won 3-1 at Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan beat…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has vowed that he will not abandon any project during his time in office. Wike said the FCT Administration will ensure that all districts in the nation’s capital territory are provided with good road networks and other basic infrastructure. The minister stated this at the flag-off of the construction of the access road from Arterial Road N11 within the Cadastral Zone B07, Katampe District, Abuja, on Wednesday. He said the construction of the access road will not only improve the living conditions in the surrounding districts but will also increase the value…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, will be shocked by the outcome of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Makinde also said the ruling party will experience defeats in subsequent elections in the Southwest geopolitical zone. While stressing that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will defeat the ruling party, Makinde, who is the leader of the PDP in the South West, emphasised that APC had become the nemesis of Nigerians. The national chairman of APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, stated a few days ago in Akure,…
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved the award of contracts for the construction of two bridges and the installation of solar-powered electricity in six cottage hospitals. The council, at its meeting on Wednesday, approved the construction of a 12-span bridge with an approach road in Shuwa and a four-span bridge with an approach road in Hyambula, Madagali Local Government Area. The two bridge projects are valued at a total cost of N8,181,234,792.01. The projects, awarded to Triacta Nigeria Limited, are expected to be completed within six months. Adamawa State Commissioner of Information and Strategy James Iliya, who briefed journalists…
The Edo State Government on Wednesday said the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, will present a detailed handover note to the incoming government of Senator Monday Okpebholo despite the boycotting of the joint transition committees’ meeting by the team of the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, stated this at a press briefing in Benin City. According to him, the incoming governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, will receive a detailed handover note from Governor Godwin Obaseki. “Also on the e-governance platform, which is in the office of the governor, all…
The Presidency has made some clarification regarding President Bola Tinubu’s reshuffling of his cabinet. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said ministers were not sacked but discharged. Speaking with TVC, Onanuga said the term “sacked” does not accurately describe their departure. “Ministers were not sacked; they were discharged,” he said. Seven ministers were shown the way out while seven were appointed as Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The cabinet reshuffle, announced on Wednesday, affected Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Gwarzo (Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development), and Jamila Ibrahim (Youth…
The First Lady of Ebonyi, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has donated the sum of N2 million to support the ten victims of the gas explosion that occurred at Good Shepherd Catering School, Oruokeonuoha, in the Ebonyi LGA Area of the state. The governor’s wife donated through her foundation, Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons, BERWO, when she paid a sympathy visit to the victims at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, AE-FUTHA. Speaking during the visit, Mrs Nwifuru said that the two million naira donation was meant to support their treatment in the hospital, while…
The Nigerian Army said troops deployed across various parts of Zamfara and Katsina states, acting on intelligence, successfully intercepted and thwarted terrorists’ activities, recovered weapons and rescued hostages. This was contained in a statement posted on its WhatsApp and Instagram account. According to the statement, troops in Zamfara State on October 1 responded to a road blockade by terrorists along the Jambako-Faru Road in Maradun Local Government Area. A fierce gunfight ensued, forcing the terrorists to flee, abandoning an AK-47 rifle loaded with 7.62mm (special) ammunition. In another encounter at Gidan Isa village in Isa Local Government Area, troops in…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered the immediate clearing and cleaning of all blocked waterways in the Bauchi metropolis following recent heavy rains that caused flooding due to blocked drainage systems. The directive was conveyed through the Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Danlami Ahmed Kawule, during an inspection of the affected areas. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the affected areas on Wednesday, the commissioner explained that the exercise aims to decongest the waterways to facilitate water flow and promote better hygiene. Kawule further stated that the cleanup effort is scheduled to be completed before the end of…