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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has called for increased awareness programmes to promote the rule of law at the grassroots level. The National President of ALGON, Aminu Maifata, made this call on Thursday in Abuja while presenting the concerns of the 774 local government areas at the National Summit of Fiscal Responsibility Agencies. The summit, with the theme: “Building Resilient Fiscal Framework: A Collaborative Approach,” aimed to promote a collaborative approach to building a resilient fiscal framework for effective governance. Represented by the Executive Chairman of Jalingo Local Government of Taraba state and National Welfare, ALGON-NEC, Hassan…

Udinese shot stopper Maduka Okoye, has described Stanley Nwabali as a top goalie amid the battle for the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper position. Okoye spoke ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Republic of Benin and Rwanda on Saturday and Tuesday. Nwabali is currently Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper due to his form at the 2023 AFCON. Speaking to Victor Modo, Okoye expressed readiness to compete with the Chippa United gloveman for the starting berth. “Like you said, we have top goalkeepers. Stanley proved it in the AFCON and for me, it is also great to share the…

The Kogi State Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held on Saturday August 31, in Lokoja, has been described as ‘illegal, fraudulent, null and void’. A chairmanship aspirant, Capt. Joe Agada (Rtd), who made the declaration at a press briefing in Lokoja, told newsmen that the purported state congress was illegal, lacked credibility and characterised by non-adherence to party guidelines. Agada maintained that his group had concrete proof to show that the congress that allegedly produced Mr Enemona Ayebe as state PDP chairman was marred with anomalies. Agada stressed that the basic bloc of the State Congress which is…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Kano State Independence Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from charging or imposing N5 million and N10 million fees on contestants in the LG election in the state. The electoral commission has imposed the fees on chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the LG poll. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Wednesday in a suit instituted by Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP). The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission is the respondent in the suit. LG Poll: Court stops Kano Electoral Commission from…

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) in Niger State have announced an increase in transport fares due to the sharp rise in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Speaking in separate interviews on Thursday in Minna, leaders of the unions attributed the fare hike to the recent surge in fuel prices and the rising cost of vehicle parts, both of which are impacting their operations. Malam Ibrahim Musa, Chairman of NURTW Branch III, Abdulsalami Abubakar Garage, Minna, stated that the fare from Minna to Abuja has been raised from…

Taiwo Awoniyi has assured that the Super Eagles will not let their fans down in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Super Eagles have registered just one win from their last five games. The three-time African champions lost 2-1 to Benin Republic the last time both teams met in June. Awoniyi however said the team is ready to come out victorious in the upcoming fixtures. “Yeah, I think for us, football is our job, this is our profession and this is what we do,” Awoniyi told AdemolaVictorTV. “I think I just want…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a stern warning to Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, DNFBPs, to conduct their dealings in line with provisions of the Money Laundering Prohibition and Prevention Act, 2022. The spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement posted on the website of the Commission on Thursday. Oyewale explained that the Acting Director, Lagos Directorate of the EFCC, Michael Wetkaz, gave the charge at a sensitization programme organised by the EFCC Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, SCUML, for DNFBPs. DAILY POST reports that DNFBPs includes casinos, real estate agents, dealers…

Famous Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has finally spoken following her recent distress call. DAILY POST recalls that the actress had earlier taken to social media to plead for help from God, a call that sparked varied reactions from fans and friends. Many users expressed worry about her well-being; some speculated that she might be feeling the effect of the new petrol pump price hike, slamming her for being a firm supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Reacting to the concerns caused by the distress call she made, Abraham in a now viral video on Instagram, said it was a call…

The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 12-year old girl in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman of the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, in a statement in Ilorin on Thursday, identified the suspects as Adeleke Oke ‘M’ (81), Sikiru Lawal ‘M’ (37) and Moshood Suleiman Ayinde ‘M’ (37). The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, 01/09/2024, following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the NSCDC Offa Division. The case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation. According to the…

Heartland have announced the signing of 30 new players for the new season, DAILY POST reports. The Naze Millionaires confirmed the arrival of the new players following their readmission into the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. DAILY POST recalled that Heartland were admitted into the NPFL after Beyond Limits Academy failed to meet up with the requirements to participate in the top-flight. The new players signed are Elvis Ori from Bayelsa United, Kelvin Ogunga (Bayelsa United), Udochukwu Anumudu (Abia Warriors) Louis Umoh Anthony(Heartland Feeders), Alex Godwin (Niger Tornadoes), Julius Namitanie, Chukwudi Agor, Olanrewaju Molade, Nnemeka Nkwo, Samuel Wisdom, and Offor…