Senators on Friday insisted that Local Government Council autonomy, State Police and Womens’ Rights should not be an option if democracy must thrive. They disclosed that a draft to that effect would be ready in the National Assembly by December, 2025. The Lawmakers stated this at a 2-day retreat which is ongoing at Bristol Palace hotel, Kano. The retreat was jointly organised with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, PLAC, stressing that the proposed reviews will focus on Local Government Autonomy, State Police, and specific roles for traditional rulers in order to tackle issues of insecurity. For a seamless review…
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The Oyo State Police Command on Friday paraded three suspects, arrested for alleged cable theft, robbery and defilement. The command’s spokesman, SP Adewale Osifeso, paraded the suspects at its headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. Osifeso said one of the suspects was arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing telecommunication cables from a mast in Mapo, Ibadan. According to him, the suspect was apprehended possessing 19 pieces of the cables worth several millions of naira. He added that further investigation is needed to reveal other accomplices of the crime. Osifeso said the second suspect disguised as a commercial tricyclist to rob his passengers…
Ahead of the planned cabinet reshuffling by President Bola Tinubu, a popular social critic, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, or VDM, has called for the removal of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. DAILY POST recalls that Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy had on Wednesday stated that cabinet reshuffling is eminent. There are indications that some ministers may be removed while others may be given another portfolio. Reacting, VDM in a video clip on his Facebook page on Friday pleaded with the president to spare performing ministers. He, however, said the Minister…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one KC Okojie Prince, 50, for alleged theft of two electricity transformers and two drums of 2.5 flex cable wires. DAILY POST reports that the Commissioner of Police in the State, Nemi Edwin-Iwo, disclosed this while parading the suspects and five others for various crimes at the Police headquarters on Friday in Benin City. Edwin-Iwo, also disclosed that one Aruka Uche, 40, who allegedly received the stolen items from the suspects was arrested. He listed the stolen items as one 300kva transformer, one 100kva transformer and two drums of 2.5mm flex cable wire.…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted his friendship with Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola will not be affected by their ongoing title rivalry. After the 2-2 draw at the Etihad last Sunday, several City players criticised Arteta’s tactics. The Gunners sat deep after Leandro Trossard’s red card at the end of the first half. Players from both sides also clashed after the full-time whistle. Arteta worked under Guardiola at City before taking the role of head coach at Arsenal in 2019. When he was asked about their relationship during his Friday press conference, Arteta said: “I love him, I respect him,…
The Nigerian Army said its troops have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorists as they neutralised a notorious terrorist and made significant recoveries of arms, ammunition, stolen cattle, and logistics critical to the terrorists’ operations. A statement posted on social media said on 26 September 2024, while acting on actionable intelligence, Nigerian Army troops engaged fleeing terrorists under the cover of darkness near Gayam Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The encounter resulted in the elimination of one notorious terrorist while the others fled in panic, abandoning their weapons. “A thorough sweep of…
The Department of State Services, DSS, has blocked the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu from having access to him. Disclosing this, Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, said the DSS may have cancelled all future visits of the legal team. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Ejimakor said Kanu may never be seen again because his solitary confinement is absolute. Ejimakor said DSS’ action was in retaliation for Kanu’s actions during his last proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. A few days ago, the pro-Biafra agitator had caused an uproar when he challenged Justice Binta Nyako to recuse herself…
The naira continued its appreciation on Friday to end the week on a good note. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated to N1540.78 per dollar on Friday from N1576.10 recorded on Thursday, gaining N35.32. DAILY POST reports that in the last two days, the naira had appreciated by N126.64 against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Meanwhile, the naira closed at N1700 per dollar on Friday at the black market, with N5 depreciation compared to the N1695 exchange rate on Thursday. The development comes as the Central Bank of Nigeria sold foreign exchange to Bureau De Change…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has issued a stern warning to intending protesters against unlawful acts during the planned protest. He gave the warning during a town hall meeting with stakeholders and security agencies organised by the Lagos Police Command on Friday in Ikeja, Lagos. Some groups of people are said to be planning a nationwide protest slated for October 1 over challenges being faced in the country. Ishola assured Lagos residents of police presence to maintain safety and order during planned protests. “We are not stopping anybody from protesting, it is your legitimate Right. We will…
Nigeria exists as the commercial capital of Sub-Saharan Africa, with its commercial activities notable across the rest of the continent. With an estimated 39.65 million MSMEs, competition among businesses, particularly in the sales and distribution segment, continues to grow stiff. The rise of the e-commerce market with its CAGR of 20.5% between 2019 and 2023 has, incontrovertibly, contributed to this competition. What does this suggest? The business that will survive the 21st-century market competition must not only be able to make goods available for customer purchase but also facilitate a quick, affordable, and easy means of getting the commodity across…