Religious leaders in Ondo State has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that a hitch-free election is conducted during the oncoming November 16 governorship election in the state. According to the religious leaders, necessary technologies and human capacity should be deployed for the poll. While admonishing the electoral body to curb the menace of vote-buying and electoral violence the Chairman of Leagues of Imam in the state, Alhaji Ahmad Aladesawe, during an interactive session with the religious leaders and faith-based groups in the state organised by INEC, called for stiffer punishment for anyone caught engaging in…
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The eleven Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria have lost N28.97 billion to unpaid electricity due to customers in July 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this on Thursday in its Commercial Performance of Discos Factsheet for July 2024. This figure represents 17.74 percent of the total bills to electricity customers in the period under review. Meanwhile, the Discos recorded 82.26 percent electricity bill collection efficiency and earned N162.12 billion from N197.11 billion issued bills in July 2024. The NERC’s data showed that Ikeja, Eko and Abuja Discos collected the highest bills of N33.98 billion, N28.35 billion and N25.16 respectively…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has presented cheques worth N48,681,738.48k to 22 families of deceased officers who died in active-service, as well as those who got injured through accident while carrying out official duty in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP William Ovye Aya, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the State Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha presented the cheques on behalf of the IGP. He stated that the gesture was part of the welfare packages aimed at improving the welfare of the families of the deceased officers and…
Singer, Wizkid, has confirmed he’s expecting baby number 3 with Jada Pollock, his third baby mama who doubles as his manager. DAILY POST reports that Wizkid and Jada, who began dating in 2014, had their first child together, Zion, in 2017. In 2022, they welcomed another boy, AJ. Recently, rumours emerged that they are expecting their third child after Jada flaunted what looks like a baby bump on social media. Wizkid confirmed the pregnancy rumours during his recent rants on X. “Wizkid, your woman get belle but na you dey show the hormones,” an X user @EngrPopey wrote, alluding to…
Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger has told the club to sign Arsenal’s William Saliba. Rudiger would like to partner the Frenchman in Los Blancos’ central midfield as he named the Arsenal man as the one defender he would like to see join La Liga giants. In an interview with Insider Scoop podcast (via @MadridXtra on X), the Germany International was quizzed about the defender he’d sign at Real Madrid. “I’m very happy with my CB partner, Militao. He came back from a big injury, he’s getting back to his best. “But there’s so many games, so we would rotate, so…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has conducted an assessment of some vital infrastructure, including roads, bridges and hospitals damaged by the recent flood disaster that struck Maiduguri metropolis and the surrounding local government areas. The governor’s assessment included visits to key areas such as Gwange maternity, road networks, Fori, Moro-Moro and Gwange bridges. Zulum, while lamenting the destruction caused by the flooding, pointed out that the houses built on the river banks obstructed the passage of water from River Ngada. He said, “the quantum of the destruction was enormous, you can see we had just visited one place. “It…
The Modakeke community in Osun State has called on President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to step in and halt a series of attacks allegedly carried out by hoodlums in the town. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the President of the Modakeke Progressive Union, MPU, Prof. Peter Olawuni, stressed the urgent need for intervention by both the federal and the state governments. He explained that tensions in the area escalated after a signpost welcoming visitors to the town, located in the Urban Day Area, was destroyed by suspected hoodlums. The most recent attack, DAILY POST gathered,…
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has announced readiness towards ensuring prompt implementation of the new national minimum wage of N70,000. The decision, according to the Governor, followed the comprehensive discussion the government held with the State Chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress. In a media chat with journalists at the Government House , the Governor said that the move was aimed at mitigating the negative effects of inflation that led to the high cost of living in the country. Governor Uzodinma emphasized that his administration was committed to enhancing the well-being of the State’s workforce amid economic stagnation. He…
American celebrity couple singer, Halle Bailey and rapper, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr, aka DDG’s relationship has officially packed up. The rapper announced this on Thursday, October 3, via his Instagram account. DDG explained that the split was based on mutual agreement. “Dear friends and supporters, after much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways,” he wrote on his Instagram stories. DDG explained that though they are no longer a couple, their bond remains strong, emphasising that their priority is co-parenting and continuing to support one another in their individual pursuits. “Despite the changes…
Antonio Rudiger has opened up on why he left Chelsea for Real Madrid. The German said he had to leave as the Premier League side delayed contract talks. Rudiger added that Real Madrid do not call often, making it irresistible for him to answer the Spanish top flight giants. Speaking to The Inside Scoop, the Germany International said that he was at the peak of his career and knew that there was a chance of moving to Real Madrid. “There was a massive period of no talks, sometimes you have in your mind okay let’s not get injured but I…