The management of the Enugu-based radio station, Urban 94.5FM has raised an alarm on how some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission invaded its live broadcast on Monday, 14th October. The radio station disclosed this in a statement, noting that the incident happened at about 5:45 pm. According to the Radio station, the EFCC operatives forcefully abducted presenters and took away communication equipment. “Whilst we are following up with the matter, we will continue to inform our dear listeners accordingly through this medium. “Once again we apologize for the unethical break-in into our live studio and the disruption…
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Abia State government has said that it did not sack eight directors working in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA). It explained that the directors proceeded on their retirement leave. The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma stated this in a press release. It was alleged that the State government sacked the directors who were not yet due for retirement. But making the position of the State government known, Ekeoma described the allegations as false, baseless and unfounded. “There are eight Directors who just proceeded on their retirement leave in line with civil…
The President of Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, Kunle Olubiyo has said the reoccurrence of National grid collapses which leave the nation in darkness typifies the inadequacies of the Transmission Company of Nigeria. Olubiyo disclosed this on Monday to DAILY POST while reacting to the sixth grid collapse in 2024. DAILY POST reports that the National grid collapsed again on Monday around 6:48 pm which plunged the country into darkness. Although, TCN described the collapse as partial and noted that it has commenced restoration, power supply is yet to be restored in parts of the country as of the time of…
The power outage experienced by Nigerians in the evening of Monday has been restored in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC. DAILY POST recalls that the national grid collapsed on Monday evening, plunging the entire nation into blackout. A check by NAN revealed that places like Deidei, Suleja, Lugbe, Kuje and other areas have their light restored on Tuesday at about 5:15am. Customers in the AEDC were told of the disruption in supply, which was attributed to the collapse of the National grid. The company said, in a statement on its Twitter…
The Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ), in collaboration with the Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Council (CMMRC) and Community Peace Observers (CPO), has urged for peaceful elections in all 23 local government areas in the state. Ibrahima Yakubu, team leader of the NPJ, in a statement, stressed the importance of unity among all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful electoral process in all parts of the state. According to him, “politicians should collaborate with civil society organizations to promote peace and unity, as well as encourage citizens to actively participate by voting for credible candidates.” The statement also called on the…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) has elected Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves as its new President. It also elected Sierra Leone’s Justice Sengu Koroma as new Vice President, both for non-renewable four-year tenure. They were elected by the court’s college of five judges, and subsequently inaugurated by Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo. Embalo is the former Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Gonçalves succeeds Justice Edward Asante, who had presided as the court’s president for six years, while Koroma succeeds Ivory Coast’s Gberi-bè Ouattara as Vice President. Meanwhile, Justice Asante has been recommended for Ghana’s Supreme…
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has said that the federal government has proposed that personal income for rich people will increase to 25 percent from 2025. Oyedele disclosed this in its remarks at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit. According to him, the new tax policy contained in the Economic Stabilization Bill currently at the National Assembly will see wealthy Nigerians earning above N1.5 million pay more taxes in the coming months. Citing a survey by NEGS, he said only 17 percent of Nigerians and 30 percent of businesses pay taxes because…
The Financial Secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ward A, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi state, Hon. Comrade Muhammad Nuhu Tanimu has resigned his membership. His resignation letter, dated 14th October, 2024, was addressed to his Ward A party chairman. According to the letter, “I will like to use this medium to thank all the leaders of the party for the opportunity given to me to have served in various capacities and for their leadership role throughout my stay in the party. I say thank you all, it’s on this note that I say that I…
Former England international, Paul Gascoigne wants former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson to return to the club for ‘one more season’. Gascoigne, however, admitted that he felt sorry for current Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag is under huge pressure to save his job at the Red Devils due to the club’s poor form so far this season. Asked if he sees Ten Hag remaining as manager this Christmas, Gascoigne told SportsCasting: “It’s like me as a player, I knew I was good. And it doesn’t matter who I was up against, or replacing, for instance, no…
The draw for the FA Cup first round was conducted on Monday evening. MK Dons will take on fierce rivals, AFC Wimbledon in a mouth-watering clash. Wrexham are away to Harrogate Town and Birmingham face Sutton United. There will also be a local derby in Northamptonshire as Kettering Town travel to Northampton Town. Hednesford Town will have to get through a replay away at Gateshead on Tuesday, before turning their focus to their first-round tie at home to either Gainsborough Trinity or Boston. FULL FIXTURES: Rotherham United vs Cheltenham Town Barrow vs Doncaster Rovers Worthing vs Morecambe Boreham Wood vs…