The Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government has revealed that Imo is among States in the Southeast region with a low record of National Identification Number, NIN, enrollment in the country. The disclosure was made by the Commissioner in charge of the ministry, Chimezie Amadi when he visited his counterpart Ruby Emele, Commissioner in charge of Local Governments and Chieftaincy affairs in the state. He said the importance of the meeting was to initiate a partnership with the Ministry of Local Governments, and Chieftaincy Affairs in addressing the low uptake of the National Identity Number, NIN, in the state. Amadi…
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The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Police said its operatives have arrested a 43-year-old suspect over the alleged kidnapping of a minor in Damaturu after demanding N1.5 million from the victim’s parents. The Command revealed this through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement issued on Friday. “On October 14, 2024, at about 1415 hrs, Mallam Hassan reported to the State Intelligent Department (SID) that his son, Abdullahi Hassan, had gone missing after school hours on October 13, 2024, at 17:15 hrs. “Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remained unknown until the abductor demanded N1.5…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has given the injury updates for his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford. Speaking during his Friday press conference, Ten Hag ruled out former captain Harry Maguire and midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. According to the Dutchman, both Maguire and Mainoo will be out for “a few weeks”. Ten Hag said: “Noussair Mazraoui is available for selection. “Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire will be out for a few weeks.” Ahead of the visit of the Bees, Ten Hag’s men are sitting in 14th place on the league table. United have only won two…
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has predicted that Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea. The Premier League legend said the Reds will triumph over the Blues in the contest at Anfield this Sunday. Liverpool have lost just once in 10 matches so far this season and are currently sitting top of the Premier League table with 18 points. Their opponents, the Blues, are fourth with 14 points. Speaking on The Overlap, the former Manchester United defender was asked to predict the result of the game. He replied, “I think Liverpool will beat them, I think Chelsea are a…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has clocked 65 years but he laments that he cannot celebrate due to the high level of hardship in the country. He spoke on a Sparkling FM Radio programme monitored in Calabar, when special adviser on media and publicity, Linus Obogo, as well as special adviser on general duties, Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, linked him to make remarks on his new age. Otu said, “I cannot in all sincerity celebrate my birthday with such expected fanfare in the midst of current hardships. “There’s much sufferings in the country due to current hyperinflation. It would…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has spoken for the first time since the club announced that their director of football, Txiki Begiristain, will be leaving next year. Guardiola first worked with Begiristain during his time at Barcelona and both men enjoyed a fine friendship. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Guardiola admitted he knew about the decision for a long time. He said: “A part of me is leaving. “A friend of mine and the architect to create one of the best teams ever at Barcelona and now here. “I knew the decision for a long time, a family reason, personal…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said there are at least three players in his squad that cannot play more than one match a week. Maresca was speaking to the media after the return of club captain, Reece James, to full training. The Italian noted that the coaching crew will ease James back to full fitness like Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana. “It’s always complicated when you get injury, injury and injury again,” Maresca said. “You’re always looking for a solution. The solution with Reece is the same solution we are using with Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana in terms of…
Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye is on the verge of securing a move to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United. Ideye started training with the Port Harcourt club this week. Rivers United head coach, Finidi George revealed that the striker is likely to join the club. “There is every likelihood that he’ll join us. He wants to give back, that’s the most important thing,” Finidi said. “He has that hunger, we’ve seen Ahmed Musa, and if he’s willing to do that, I think we’ll welcome him.” Ideye was a member of the Super Eagles side that won…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of Alhaji Dauda Iliya as his official spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media. The appointment follows the demise of Mallam Isa Gusau who until his death in February 2024 served as the governor’s spokesperson. The governor’s approval was announced in a statement on Friday by his SSA on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi. Dauda Iliya is currently the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Borno State Chapter. He hails from Kwaya-Kusar Local Government Area in the southern part of Borno State. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Linguistics…
Comedian Dee One has blasted popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, for receiving N100 million from Don Jazzy. DAILY POST recalls that VeryDarkMan on Thursday disclosed that Don Jazzy donated N100 million to his newly launched NGO. Reacting to the development, Dee One, in a video on Instagram, called out VeryDarkMan for what he described as “perceived hypocrisy”, referencing VeryDarkMan’s recent criticism of Don Jazzy donating money to Bobrisky while in prison. While questioning VeryDarkMan’s integrity, Dee One highlighted his sudden change in stance after receiving the N100 million. “I am disappointed in Don Jazzy, don collect money from the same…