The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday mandated the Committee on Special Duties to investigate the alleged invasion of the National Assembly complex by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS due to an impeachment threat against principal officers by some aggrieved lawmakers as widely reported on social media. This was even as Akpabio, who said his attention was drawn to the matter while plenary was going on, denied the allegations, describing them as fake. He urged the committee, chaired by Senator Shehu Kaka, APC Borno Central, to urgently carry out the investigation and report back within…
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A Director with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, Mrs Fatima Yakubu, has been slammed with contempt of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT for allegedly violating its orders. If found guilty, the director would be risking a jail term of two years as punishment for disobedience to the lawful order of a court. The contempt charge was instituted against her by four staff of the NNPC, who are contributors to the NNPC Multipurpose Cooperative Society. The four aggrieved staff members had in a suit marked: FCTHC/ABJ/CV/2640/2024, obtained an order from the Abuja high court which…
Eunisell Interlinked Plc., provider of electrical and electronic solutions, has announced a 161 percent increase in revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. In its recently filed audited financial statement with the Nigeria Exchange Limited, the company revealed that its revenue rose to N722 million in 2024 from N277 million in the previous year. Profit after tax rose by 1,000 percent, jumping from N8.8 million in 2023 to N100 million reported in June 2024. “The strong performance in revenue generation and net income for the fiscal year was achieved through innovative, customer-focused service delivery and the effective execution…
The highly anticipated Future of Payment and Commerce Conference 2024 is an exclusive gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders across the financial and commerce sectors. This significant event is your chance to be part of a select group exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of transactions. The “Unlocking the Future of Transactions” conference will be held on Thursday, October 24th, and Friday, 25th, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos Island. It promises to be a critical platform for professionals looking to stay ahead of the industry’s dynamic changes. The event is designed to tackle critical issues…
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has thrown its weight behind Governor Seyi Makinde’s demand for the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in charge of Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola. DAILY POST recalls that Makinde had told the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, to immediately remove the REC, stating that she hails from Ondo State. Makinde had said, “This message is for the INEC national chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood; you must remove the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola; she is from Ondo State. What they…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has sympathised with the government and people of Jigawa State over a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA, that has left over 90 people dead. The President’s wife through a statement on Wednesday, prayed Almighty Allah to grant Aljanah Fridaus to the departed and comfort all those affected by this tragedy. She said, “I condole with the Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Mallam Umar Namadi and the good people of the state on the unfortunate tanker explosion which occurred on Wednesday, 16th October, 2024. “This tragic incident which left many dead, several…
Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke are expected to resume training at LaLiga club, Sevilla, on Thursday. Iheanacho and Ejuke were on international duty with Nigeria last week. The duo were part of the Super Eagles squad that were stranded at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya on Monday. The players arrived Nigeria on Monday after boycotting the game. Iheanacho and Ejuke are expected back in Spain on Wednesday (today). The two players joined Sevilla as free agents this summer. LaLiga: Iheanacho, Ejuke resume Sevilla training ahead Barcelona clash
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has responded a recent claim made against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, by Kwara South Senator, Oyelola Yisa Ashiru. DAILY POST reported that Ashiru branded the NDLEA as the most corrupt and compromised government agency in Nigeria. HURIWA said the politician’s stand could be politically motivated since he failed to back his claims with tangible and traceable evidence. It said the claim could amount to a figment of his imagination, wondering why those elected to lead and represent the people could be speaking on serious and sensitive issues without control. HURIWA,…
A delegation of the Nigerian government, on Wednesday, met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC. The meeting which, convened by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, is centred around the state of the nation, especially petrol pricing and its consequences. At the meeting were Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, NSA; Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Labour Minister; Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Others are Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Information Minister; Heineken Lokpobiri, Petroleum Minister, State; Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for…
The death toll in the tanker explosion in Jigawa State has risen to 105. The number of the injured has also risen to 70. DAILY POST earlier reported that no fewer than 94 persons died while 50 others sustained various degrees of injuries in a tanker explosion at Taura LGA of Jigawa State on Wednesday. A statement by the spokesman of the Jigawa State Command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam, said findings revealed that the explosion was caused by petrol that leaked from the tanker into a gutter. “Unfortunately, villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the drainage, resulting in a flame…