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The member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Hon Terseer Ugbor, has filed a N1 billion defamatory suit against the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia. Also joined as co-defendants in the suit marked MHC/422/2024 are the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Mr. Tersoo Kula, and Isaac Uzaan, identified in the suit as a media aide to the governor. In the statement of claim, Hon. Ugbor averred that, as a responsible representative who has the plight of his constituents at heart, he had written two letters dated October 9th, 2023, and October 16th, 2023, to the Director General…

The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado Mohammed, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the aftermath of the senate screening of the Director General of Pension Commission, PenCom, Ms Omolola Bridget Oloworaran. He said, the ongoing financial reforms would be sustainable if the process was allowed to complete, stressing that the situation faced by Nigerians presently would be incomparable with the gains that are lying ahead. Lado said on Friday that the screening by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, reflects President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial institutions, curbing leakages,…

The senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm that certain fifth columnists are working hard to sabotage the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ndume said the astronomical increase in the prices of fuel, food, essential goods and services is becoming unaffordable to average Nigerians and the poor that form the majority In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, Ndume said the bad elements are trying hard to pitch the people against the administration of President Tinubu by pushing for harsh reforms and bad policies instead of controlling inflation and…

Enugu State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Ngozi Enih has charged the girl-child to challenge all the norms and biases detrimental to her growth and development. Enih gave the charge in Enugu at a summit on Friday to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, organised by a non-governmental organization, Hope for African Children. The event had in attendance 500 young girls drawn from 32 secondary schools within the state. The Commissioner said it was a celebration of the strength, resilience, and termination of girls all over the world-girls who know what they want and…

Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru, is optimistic his team will soon end their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. The Promise Keepers have drawn two and lost three of their opening five games of the season. The former NPFL champions will host Kano Pillars in a matchday six encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. Babaganaru assured that the game will be the turning point for Akwa United. “We have only one thing to focus our attention on and that is to ensure we translate our ball play to goals by…

Former Liverpool midfielder, Peter Cormack, is dead. Cormack died at the age of 78. The Reds made the announcement in a statement via their website on Friday. “Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former midfielder Peter Cormack, aged 78,” Liverpool’s statement read. “The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with Peter’s family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.” Cormack was signed by legendary manager Bill Shanky. He was a key figure in the Liverpool team that dominated English football in the 70s Ex-Liverpool star, Cormack is dead

The Yobe State Government has described as unfortunate that some people have already started scheming for the 2027 governorship to succeed Governor Mai Mala Buni. Senior Special Assistant on Digital and Strategic Communications to the Yobe State Government, Yusuf Ali, expressed this displeasure on his Facebook account. He noted that those eyeing the seat seem to forget that “it is Almighty Allah who gives power to whom He wills and takes from whom He wills.” According to the SSA, Governor Buni did not become governor through scheming, emphasizing that it is Allah who gives power. “We are all aware of…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed the position of the military hierarchy as offensive double standards after the Defence Headquarters stated that it chose not to go after former Niger Delta militant warlord, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, to avoid being accused of acting “undemocratically.” HURIWA criticized the military’s double standard, stating it “stinks and diminishes the status of the armed forces of Nigeria.” “It is such a pathetic sight to behold the Defence Headquarters talking back on Asari-Dokubo instead of enforcing the law by investigating, arresting, and prosecuting him, even if not for his most recent threat, but…

The embattled Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has mocked Nigerians who supported the current government under President Bola Tinubu, saying they are now enduring the consequences of trading their votes for items like spaghetti and wrappers. This is as Damagum said that the ongoing hardships faced by many should serve as a lesson to prioritise credible and capable leaders over short-term inducements. DAILY POST reports that Damagum, who was reportedly suspended by a faction of the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) along with National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu due to alleged disloyalty visited Bauchi State…

Popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency has publicly apologised to his senior colleague, Pasuma, over his recent comment about him. Taye Currency had during a recent performance disapproved of fans calling Pasuma his ‘father’ in the music industry. He noted that Pasuma is like an elder brother to him and can’t father him. A comment which has generated controversy on social media. In response to the backlash, Taye Currency, in a viral video apologised to Pasuma and anyone hurt by his statements, stating that his words were misinterpreted. While expressing regret for any offence caused by his remarks, he said “Good…