Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has appointed the former chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ of the State Council, Mrs Chikodi Emenalom, as the new Head of Service for the State Civil Service. A press release issued from the desk of the Chief Press Secretary and media adviser to the governor, Oguwike Nwachukwu said the appointment takes immediate effect to replace the outgoing Head of service Raymond Ucheoma who, in line with the state civil service rules, retired from the position. Nwachukwu stated that the Acting Head of Service comes into her new office with experience gathered…
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Chelsea midfielder, Cesare Casadei, has made it clear he is not thinking of leaving the club next year. Casadei had revealed his decision to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer when he had the option of going out on loan. Since then, the Italian has yet to feature in the Premier League this season, being an unused substitute on two occasions. He, however, did play the full 90 minutes in our 5-0 win over Barrow in the League Cup. Casadei said: “I’m not thinking of leaving Chelsea in January, not now. “It was my decision to stay and not…
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, NASIEC, has officially scheduled November 2, 2024, for the conduct of Local Government Council elections across the state. This announcement was made by NASIEC Chairman, Ayuba Wandai Usman, during a meeting with officials from the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC in Lafia. Wandai explained that the election date was set following the withdrawal of legal challenges filed in the Makurdi Division of the Appeal Court by Paul John, and 12 others. The court case had delayed the election process, initially scheduled for August 31, 2024. With the withdrawal of the appeal on September 26, 2024,…
Bayelsa Queens head coach, Whyte Ogbonda says the team is working assiduously to be more competitive in the 2024-25 campaign. Ogbonda said his technical crew will ensure they restore Bayelsa Queens’ glory in the Nigeria Women’s Football League. DAILY POST recalls that Bayelsa Queens finished in third position last season. “We know next season will be tougher, that is why we have started preparations early to put a good team in place before the commencement of the new season,” Whyte told Bayelsa Queens media. “We’re already thinking here about winning the League next season, That’s a big dream now for…
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that his colleagues Wizkid and Davido are using their beef to remain relevant in the music industry. According to him, the duo’s music is no longer marketable; hence, they resolved to use beef for promotion. The ‘Zazu’ crooner urged them to stop taking each other down for promotion. Portable stated that he is not with either of them in the ongoing social media war. On his Instagram story, he wrote: “Don’t use your brother to shine, shine yourself. Una songs no dey market again, na fight una dey use do…
Enyimba recorded a slim 1-0 victory over Akwa United in a rescheduled fixture in Aba on Wednesday, DAILY POST reports. Debutant Austin Onyemaechi scored the winning goal from Imo Obot’s corner kick 12 minutes from time. Enyimba moved to fourth position on the table following the win. Yemi Olanrewaju’s side have amassed nine points from three games. In Benin City, Bendel Insurance defeated Shooting Stars 1-0. Michael Eneruna fired home the decisive goal deep into stoppage time. It was Bendel Insurance’s first win of the season. NPFL: Enyimba down Akwa United, Insurance win first game
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays to enable residents travel to their communities and participate in the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024. In a statewide broadcast from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Fubara announced a restriction on vehicular movement from midnight on Friday, October 4, until 5:00 pm on election day. He explained that the measures were necessary to ensure smooth and peaceful elections. Fubara outlined the rationale behind the local government elections, noting that the tenures of the chairmen and…
The Israeli military has announced the deaths of seven additional Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. CNN reports that the latest development brings the total toll since the offensive began to eight. According to the report the Israel Defense Forces, IDF, said an officer and four soldiers from the Egoz Unit were “severely injured.” The IDF, however, did not say which areas in southern Lebanon the soldiers were killed. Earlier Wednesday, the IDF announced the death of another soldier. Hezbollah said in separate statements that it had targeted Israeli forces in three different villages in southern…
The Abia State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, ABSACA has advised churches, religious bodies and employers in the state against subjecting people living with HIV in the state to rejection or other forms of discrimination. The warning was given by the Director General of ABSACA, Dr Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu in Umuahia on Wednesday during a one-day sensitization meeting with media houses on emerging issues in HIV prevention. The DG who identified stigma as one of the factors that can obstruct the fight against the spread of the disease, said her office has been collaborating with concerned government ministries, religious leaders,…
The Kogi State Government says it has suspended all mining activities in the state due to the influx of bandits and negative elements in all mining-related activities. The decision to suspend mining activities according to the Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu was reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Kogi State Gov Usman Ahmed Ododo. In an interview with journalists after the State Executive Council, Gegu said the ministry will start the profiling of Legal Mining Companies in the state. According to the Commissioner, ” This is to enable the State to…