The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have detained two suspected railway track vandals and recovered 40 pieces of iron road on Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incidents to NAN, on Sunday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “On Nov. at about 17:30hrs, Mr Yusuf Dogo, a member of the vigilance group in Gnami in Kagarko Local Government Area in Kaduna state came to police the station and reported that he sighted some suspects vandalising railway track at Gnami village. “Our operatives with the vigilance group members moved to the scene and nabbed two suspects breaking…
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The Anambra State government has swiftly launched an investigation into the recent arrest of Franklin Okechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, who was apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Texas over his alleged involvement in a $3.3 million romance scam. Nwadialo, 40, was arrested following charges that he orchestrated an elaborate online fraud scheme targeting vulnerable women in the United States. According to the indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice, Nwadialo used fake identities on popular dating platforms like Match, Zoosk, and Christian Café, manipulating victims into sending millions of dollars.…
Governor Agbu Kefas has announced a new policy requiring all tertiary institutions spread across the state to hold convocations on an annual basis. The directive, according to him, is aimed at promoting timely graduation ceremonies and reinforcing academic standards. The governor who gave the directives at the combined convocation ceremony of the College of Education, Zing, during the weekend, underscored the state government’s commitment to advancing higher education and ensuring that institutions adhere to regular academic schedules. Governor Kefas emphasized that the move would foster a culture of consistency and celebration of academic achievement across Taraba’s institutions. The policy, according…
The Chief Imam of University of Ibadan, Professor Muftau Abdulrahman Oloyede has advised Nigerians to stop cursing the country. Oloyede charged the citizens to continue to pray for the country and its leaders instead of cursing them. The professor of Arabic and Islamic studies made these declarations while delivering his special Jumat Service held to precede activities for the 2024 convocation ceremonies and 76th Foundation Day Anniversary of the institution. The Don, while addressing the congregation, noted that the many challenges facing the education sector and poor welfare packages for the academic researchers have led to despair, relocation to greener…
Nasarawa United Defender, Victor Collins is hopeful the team will bounce back to winning ways again this weekend. The Solid Miners lost to Rangers in Enugu last weekend. Kabiru Dogo’s side will welcome Kwara United to the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday (today). Collins said they will fight hard to win the matchday 11 encounter. “Yes, I’m hopeful that we are going to bounce back to winning ways against Kwara United, ” the centre-back told the NPFL media. “However, it is not going to be an easy game at all, because Kwara United is a good side even if they…
Gombe United head coach, Bala Nkiyu says he is yet to make a final decision on the players that will represent the club in the 2024-25 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Nkiyu said the final list of players will be announced after the pre-season tournament in Kaduna. Gombe United will compete in Group C of the Northern Conference for the new NNL season. “It will be an opportunity to fine tune the team, as we are about to make the final list of players that will feature for the upcoming season,” Nkiyu told Gombe United’s media. “We are in the…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police has confirmed the arrest of a suspected car thief, Steven Abang in Plateau State. A statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said the arrest followed a complaint by one Mr. Philemon Olaoluwa, who reported to the Central Police Divisional Headquarters after his vehicle, a Honda Accord 2006 model, ash in colour with registration number RBC 40 NW was stolen. She explained that Mr Olaoluwa’s car developed a mechanical fault and a “friend recommended he engage a mechanic from Apo Mechanic Village, FCT, named Abdulhamid Saidu, (currently…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and 36 States Governors to stop giving cars and houses to judges. SERAP said Wike and the Governors are usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council, NJC through giving cars and houses to judges. This was contained in an open letter signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. The letter was also copied to Ms. Margaret Satterthwaite, UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers. SERAP said it shall consider appropriate…
Some Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have challenged journalists in Akwa Ibom State, an Oil Producing part of Nigeria to do more investigations on Environmental, Social and Governance standards of oil companies as well as financial institutions operating in the area. The CSO’s include the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Connected Development, CODE, Steps to Sustainable Transformation and Empowerment Foundation (STEP) and other partners. They added that investigations into those sectors would not only uncover the rot and opacity therein but would bring about financial transparency and development of the impacted communities in Akwa Ibom. The CSOs gave the…
Jigawa Golden Stars will participate in the 2024-25 Nigeria National League, DAILY POST reports. The Dutse side have secured the slot of Mailantarki Care FC in the league. Director of Media and Communication of Mailantarki Care FC, Adamu Usman disclosed this in a chat with DAILY POST. Usman said that Mailantarki Care FC reached a mutual agreement with Jigawa Golden Stars on the decision. “We have successfully swapped our league status with Jigawa Golden Stars,” Usman told DAILY POST. “Mailantarki Care FC and Jigawa Golden Stars both had a mutual agreement on player transfer and some others. “Mailantarki Care will…