The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has condemned the incessant sit-at-home orders in the zone. The group said it is alarmed over the orders which are issued on the social media by unknown persons. COSEYL also called for the release of IPOB leaders Nnamdi Kanu, saying that doing so will help to bring peace in the zone. The group, in a statement by the President General, Mr Goodluck Ibem, said: “This orders come from unknown persons through voice notes and videos and people are terrified obeying such orders to the letter. We cannot continue this as a people. This…
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Amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Bauchi State PDP Coalition Youth Stakeholders have expressed their unwavering support to the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum. According to the group, many of Damagum’s critics failed to secure victories in their own polling units during the last elections. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Tuesday, the group, led by Sagir A. Sardauna, declared: “We will not tolerate any attacks or disrespect toward our National Chairman”. The group vowed to oppose any unconstitutional attempt to remove Damagum. They called for the recent judgment of the Abuja…
Adamawa Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has prayed for young men to be raised to emulate the virtues of the late Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina. Speaking at his funeral service at the Dishon Dansanda Square on Tuesday in Guyuk, Farauta said, “Our prayer is that God will raise young men who would wear the shoes of the deceased: fearless and brave leaders.” Farauta said the late senator was a true democrat and mentor that young people should emulate as they join politics. The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Bathiya Wesley, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has sued for peace over the festering crisis in the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The crisis had erupted after the party’s congress. Moro, in a statement on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mr Emmanuel John, urged members of the PDP in Benue to tone down on violent rhetorics that are capable of further polarizing the party. “Sen. Moro charges members to be tolerant of one another, no matter the differences and appeals to all aggrieved persons to sheathe their swords and allow for robust discussions that will unify the party. “He says leaders…
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director, Simon Rofles, has revealed the club will take a decision on whether to include Victor Boniface in the squad for the game against Brest. Boniface was involved in a car accident on Sunday. The Nigeria international sustained minor injury from the accident. The 23-year-old missed training on Monday as the Bundesliga champions began preparations for the UEFA Champions League away clash against Brest. “He’s better. A situation like this isn’t easy and there’s no doubt that you have to digest it a bit. Of course, we’re all very happy that nothing really happened to him,” Rofles…
Following the continued vacancy created by the suspension of erstwhile Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, due to alleged fraud, a group known as the Concerned Northern Forum, (CNF), has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to urgently appoint a new minister to replace her. The CNF, in a statement signed by its chairman, Aliu Sanni Mohammed, emphasized “the urgent need for a competent and selfless person to fill this critical role, especially in light of the current administration’s unfavorable policies impacting the most vulnerable Nigerians”. “The Humanitarian Affairs Ministry plays a vital role in coordinating relief…
Kano Pillars Football Club on Tuesday confirmed that the bus conveying players to Plateau State for their Matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United was involved in an accident. The Sai Masu Gida disclosed this in a series of tweets via their official X account today. The NPFL club noted that the driver and several players sustained injuries as a result of the accident. DAILY POST reports that this is coming just less than three days after Kano Pillars’ first-team played a 1-1 draw with Kwara United in the NPFL. “It is with deep sadness…
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for Private Candidates will start on Friday, October 25, 2024. The Second Series will run from October 25 to December 20, 2024. WAEC in a statement on Tuesday, also extended the registration period to Tuesday, October 29, 2024. “The examination will adopt the hybrid mode of delivering the examination, which implies that the objective questions would be answered on screen, while on-screen essay and practical questions would be answered on the booklets provided. “On this note, the Council wishes to inform all…
LaLiga club, Sevilla have confirmed that Nigerian star, Chidera Ejuke will be sidelined with a high-grade hamstring injury, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international is expected to be out of action for about three months due to the setback. Ejuke sustained the injury in Sevilla’s 5-1 defeat against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Sunday. The 26-year-old was replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga late in the first half. The winger underwent test on Monday and Sevilla revealed the nature of the injury in an X post. “Ejuke has suffered a high-grade hamstring injury while Suso has suffered a low-grade thigh…
A Nigerian, Dr Tonye Clinton Jaja, is among legal experts drafted by the European Union, (EU) to train Lesotho lawyers as part of a program to improve the rule of law in the southern African country. Jaja will handle a training on legislative drafting for staff of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Lesotho. The training, which runs from October 21 to November 1, 2024, is in line with the ‘Support for the Reform and Strengthening of Governance in Lesotho Program’ organized by the EU. The Support for the Reform and Strengthening of Governance…