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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, PCNGI, has attributed the recent gas explosion at the NIPCO CNG station in Benin City, Edo State, to the use of an unapproved modified gas cylinder. The explosion, which occurred on October 16, 2024, in Aduwawa, Ikpoba Hill, injured several people and destroyed vehicles, raising concerns about safety in Nigeria’s growing CNG sector. In a statement posted on its official X account, PCNGI expressed regret over the incident and assured the public that investigations were underway. “The PCNGI commiserates with those injured in this avoidable incident and is thankful that no lives were lost.…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has promised to continue to maintain fairness in dealing with religious affairs in the state as a way of fostering harmony and spirit of brotherhood among adherents of different religions, adding that he won’t betray the confidence reposed in him by the Muslim community. Oyebanji gave the assurance, on Friday, at a Jum’at prayer commemorating his second-year anniversary, held at the Central Mosque, Oja Oba, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital. Addressing the congregation, Oyebanji praised the Muslim leaders and faithful across the state for being steadfast in their support for his government, promising…

A group championing the cause of Yoruba ethnic group, Yoruba World Congress Worldwide, YWC has enjoined the federal government to prioritise the safety of lives and property of the people of Kwara and Kogi States. The group also advised governors of the two states to find ways to protect the lives and property of the people of the states. YWC made these declarations via a statement made available to DAILY POST. DAILY POST gathered that a traditional ruler had earlier raised an alarm that some unscrupulous elements who are armed with dangerous weapons have been terrorising the people of Kwara…

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP has said it would not embark on protests against the November 2 local government election or institute any legal actions against the Chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, Professor George Chima. The Action Alliance, AA and the Allied People’s Movement, APM had recently called for the removal of ABSIEC Chairman Professor George Chima, a boycott of the elections and also called for a peaceful protest as well as a threat to stop the local government election through legal actions. The aggrieved parties based their reasons on alleged high administration fees charged…

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane has been appointed as a new board member for Serie A club Como. This was disclosed by a football transfer expert in a tweet via his X account on Saturday. “Raphael Varane has been appointed as a new board member for Como, all signed. The decision has been confirmed after his retirement,” Romano tweeted. Varane’s appointment comes after he recently retired from professional football in September. The Frenchman decided to hang his boots after an injury-plagued stint at Como. Ex-Man Utd, Real Madrid defender Varane gets new appointment after retirement

The ongoing Local Government election in Kogi State. has recorded a low turnout of voters in many polling units. Our correspondent, who visited some polling units in Lokoja observed that only a few voters came out to exercise their franchise. DAILY POST gathered that accreditation and voting has commenced as there was presence of security agencies at the polling units. In a visit to some polling units in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, sensitive materials arrived early while in some areas, electorates are still waiting to exercise their franchise. As of 11:50am, sensitive materials were yet to arrive at the…

The Taraba State Special Task Force Committee on the Suspension of Mining and Deforestation Activities has announced plans to dismantle multiple illegal revenue checkpoints spread across the state. The decision came at the weekend when the chairman, General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, RTD, stormed some of the illegal checkpoints spread along the highways of Lau and Yorro local government councils of the state. Emphasizing the need to streamline revenue collection efforts, he explained that legal checkpoints would be consolidated to ensure proper oversight and accountability. While also verifying the number of legitimate, state-approved revenue vendors, Faransa stressed that designated collection points…

The Forum of Tyoshim Academics, FoTA, has decried the incessant bandit attacks on Tyoshim community of Gwer-West of Benue State and urged the government to intensify efforts to protect their lives and property. The group made the call on Saturday after an attack on Tyoshim community that led to a blood bath. This was contained in a statement on behalf of the forum, signed by the National President, Prof Patrick Ukase and the National Publicity Secretary, Prof.John Anja. According to the statement: ” Today marks another day of mourning, another black day etched in the hearts of our community. The…

The Ebonyi State Police Commissioner, Anthonia Uche-Anya, has presented cheques of over twenty-five million to families of deceased and wounded officers. The Uche-Anya presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun through beneficiaries of Group Life Assurance / Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Scheme. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki. The Commissioner of Police, who empathized with the families of the deceased and wounded officers, was represented on the occasion by the Deputy Commissioner of…

Getafe is lining up a January move for Real Sociedad striker, Umar Sadiq, DAILY POST reports. Sadiq has struggled for regular playing time since joining Real Sociedad from Almeria in 2022. According to the Spanish news hub, Fichajes, Getafe manager, José Bordalás is a huge admirer of the Nigerian. Getafe is in need of attacking reinforcement after amassing eight points from nine matches this season. Sadiq has started just two league games for Getafe this season. Last season, the lanky striker managed two goals and one assist in 12 starts and 14 substitute appearances in La Liga. Transfer: Getafe line…