The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says he has decided to remain silent on the ongoing internal crisis bedevilling the party in the state. Kwankwaso made this statement on Tuesday when fielding questions from newsmen in his Miller Road residence in Kano, noting that he had nothing to say about the issue. “I don’t want to talk, please. Don’t drag me into what I am not supposed to be dragged into. The chairman of the party has spoken and has been speaking, reach out to him,”…
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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has explained why he has not touched the Local Government subvention for the state after 17 months in office. He disclosed this during a session with candidates from the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the upcoming Local Government Council elections yesterday. He said, “The local government allocations have remained untouched because I believe that the state requires substantial funds to invest in a legacy project that holds immense benefits for the people.” Otu said the main legacy project is the state aviation project. He disclosed that they have recently acquired four new aircraft…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said the country’s national grid has restored bulk power supply by about 90 percent across its substations nationwide hours after the system collapse which threw the country into a blackout. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to her, bulk power supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres nationwide. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance, on Monday, 14th October 2024 at about 6:48 pm and notes that efforts to fully recover the grid…
Members of the Edo State Market Women’s Association and Traders Welfare Union have demanded the sack of the Blacky Ogiamien-led leadership of the union. DAILY POST reports that members of the association made the demand on Tuesday during a peaceful protest at the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. They accused Blacky Ogiamen, the president of the Edo State Market Women’s Association of corruption. The protesting market women armed with placards of various inscriptions alleged that the market unions are responsible for the increase in the price of foodstuffs across markets in the State. The Spokesman for…
England’s Great, Paul Gascoigne has hailed Chelsea Forward, Cole Palmer, saying he did not realize how good the youngster was. The 22-year-old England international left Manchester City for Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth an initial £40 million in the summer of 2023. Palmer has arguably become Chelsea’s best player since signing for the Blues. Palmer scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 Premier League games for Chelsea last season. The England forward has already scored six goals and registered five assists in seven league matches in the current campaign. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United star, Paul…
The lawmaker representing Kano South, Senator Sumaila Abdulrahman-Kawu has emphasized that politicians should bear a significant portion of the responsibility for the rampant misuse of hard drugs throughout the nation. This comes as the bill for an act to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation, to coordinate and promote drug awareness, prevent substance abuse and facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and related matters, in 2024 passed a second reading at the Senate. Speaking at the Plenary on Tuesday, Kawu revealed that most of the politicians are drug dealers, alleging that they support drug abuse in their…
The Imo State Police Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegation levelled against the command’s Anti-Narcotics Unit and the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, as displayed in the social media. The disclosure was made by the command public relations officer ASP Henry Okoye in a press statement. He stated that the investigation panel according to the directives from the Police Commissioner will be headed by the Assistant Commissioner of police in charge of the IGP X Squad. According to the press statement, the investigation aims to ascertain the facts and ensure that justice is served.…
The International Press Centre, IPC, has called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, officials who stormed Urban Radio Station (94.5FM) in Enugu on the evening of Monday, October 14, 2024. The demand which came on Tuesday via a statement, was made through its Safety and Protection of Journalists, SPJ, hub. Signed by the IPC Executive Director, the group described the incident as “a despicable assault on the media and a blatant abuse of power.” “The recent spate of attacks on journalists suggests that the EFCC and other security agencies have resorted to extra-judicial,…
Bendel Insurance has solicited support from the fans ahead of Thursday’s matchday seven fixture against Bayelsa United. The Benin Arsenals want the fans to put the last defeat against Ikorodu City behind them. Bendel Insurance will host Bayelsa United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. “We must put the Ikorodu setback behind us and move on,” Bendel Insurance wrote on X. “The recovery is worthwhile. Thursday is Match Day, kindly continue to follow and support us as we work towards bouncing back. Bendel Insurance occupies 14th position on the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL table with six points. NPFL:…
The troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a Boko Haram terrorist in Borno State. The terrorist was killed by the troops of the 21 armoured Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with a hybrid force, during a targeted ambush against Boko Haram terrorists near Darel Jamel in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the ambush was carried out on October 13, 2024, while others managed to flee. During the operation, the troops recovered ammunition, including one packet link containing 40 rounds and eight rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Borno: Troops kill Boko…