The Management of the National Assembly set in motion machinery for career training of legislative aides to lawmakers at both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The training, which started on August 5 this year, has professionally empowered about 3,500 legislative aides at both chambers as planned by the clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambawal. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the ninth batch of the trainees in Abuja on Monday, National Assembly Deputy Clerk Kamoru Ogunlana said, as envisioned by the management , the training was geared towards transforming the legislative aides from temporary appointees…
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Operatives of the Nigerian police have arrested 14 suspects for allegedly vandalising the 132 KV Transmission Tower Line along the Ahoada-Mbiama and Igbogene axes in Rivers and Bayelsa The suspects, who were said to have been on the wanted list of the police for the past few months, were arrested based on intelligence reports in Rivers State. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 16 headquarters in Yenagoa, Gunn Emonena, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Emonena said the suspects were arrested following a petition to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16 headquarters, Yenagoa, by the Commissioner…
Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Monday ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Meanwhile, some of the invited players failed to hit camp on Monday due to a flight hitch. According to SCORENigeria, Wilfred Ndidi and Benjamin Tanimu will spend the night in Lagos after their Ibom Air flight was cancelled. The flight was originally scheduled to take off by 3 pm before it was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede was also affected by the cancellation. The trio is expected…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State visited the secretariat of the Ikwerre Local Government Area on Monday to assess the extent of damage caused by arsonists. DAILY POST recalls that arsonists attacked the Secretariat, setting it ablaze on Monday. The inferno reportedly shattered glasses and burnt office equipment, files, chairs and tables, and other consumables. Ikwerre was one of the local government areas where unidentified men set buildings ablaze as the newly elected council officials were to assume offices. This is coming after the police officers securing the 23 council secretariats were withdrawn by the Commissioner of Police on Monday.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to fostering partnerships with the private sector, stressing that it is a means of driving Nigeria’s economic growth and industrialisation. According to him, the private sector is critical in driving the industrialisation and job creation agenda of the Federal Government. He spoke during a meeting with a team from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, ahead of the group’s 30th Nigerian Economic Summit. The Vice President noted that the government’s pro-business policies and focus on improving key infrastructure, such as power, are designed to create an environment where businesses can thrive.…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, told the newly sworn-in chairmen and their deputies not to misconstrue their autonomy as a means of working separately from state government. Eno, who stated this during the swearing-in of the council executives on Monday at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo, said no arm of government can operate in isolation and urged them to embrace synergy even as he assured that he would respect their autonomy. The results of the council poll held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, as declared by the State Independent Electoral Commission showed that the Peoples Democratic…
Mrs. Kafilat Araoye, Managing Director of Lotus Bank, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing non-interest banks, has announced the sponsorship of the upcoming Nigerian Medical Students Association (NIMSA) Games. This initiative highlights Lotus Bank’s commitment to fostering youth development, health, and sportsmanship across Nigeria. The NIMSA Games begins on Saturday, October 5, 2024, starting with student registration. The event will bring together medical students from various institutions across the country, promoting friendly competition while emphasizing teamwork and physical wellness. “Encouraging a healthy lifestyle among our future healthcare professionals is essential,” remarked Mrs. Araoye. “Sports not only enhance physical fitness but also cultivate…
Lotus Bank Limited, one of Nigeria’s fastest growing non-interest bank, has opened its new branch at Admiralty Way, Lekki, lagos. The strategic location aims to provide enhanced banking services to the growing community in Lekki and surrounding areas. The new branch, which has officially opened its doors to the public, is part of Lotus Bank’s commitment to expanding its footprint and making ethical banking more accessible to individuals and businesses alike. With a focus on non-interest banking principles, Lotus Bank offers a range of products designed to cater to the financial needs of its customers while promoting economic empowerment. “We…
The naira depreciated against the dollar at the foreign exchange market to begin the week as FX supply dropped further. FMDQ data showed that the naira slightly weakened at N1635.15 per dollar on Monday compared to N1631.21 exchanged on Friday last week. This represents a marginal N3.94 depreciation against the dollar. Similarly, at the black market, the naira depreciated to N1775 per dollar on Monday from the N1770 exchange rate at the close of last week. This development comes as Foreign Exchange daily transaction turnover further slumped to $126.24 million on Monday from $238.36 million on Friday. DAILY POST recalls…
Remo Stars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede said he is proud of his team’s resilience and fighting spirit in the defeat to Kwara United. The Sky Blue Stars lost 1-0 to Kwara United in a matchday five encounter at the Kwara Sports Complex Ilorin on Sunday. It was Remo Stars’ first defeat of the season. Shola Abdulraheem scored the only goal of the game. Ogunmodede assured that his team will continue to push to achieve their target for the season. “Despite not achieving our desired outcome in Ilorin, I’m proud of our resilience and incredible team spirit,” Ogunmodede stated on X.…