A senior Hamas official has said that the United States under Donald Trump must end its “blind support” for Israel in the war in Gaza. “This blind support for the Zionist entity must end because it comes at the expense of the future of our people and the security and stability of the region,” Bassem Naim, the Hamas official said in an interview with AFP. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated former President Donald Trump on his reelection. Netanyahu said Trump’s return to the White House will ensure a great alliance between Israel and America. Although the winner…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has said though it supports deregulation of the market, importing off-spec petroleum products into the country should be discouraged. The refinery stated this in a statement on Tuesday while responding to remarks by the CEO of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, Robert Dickerman. DAILY POST reports that the Pinnacle CEO had framed the alleged importation of off-spec products within the context of a “deregulated commodity market.” But Dangote refinery said deregulation should not be used as justification to import substandard products . The refinery stated that Dickerman’s argument for a deregulated market could threaten the…
Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has urged indigenes of the state residing in Ondo State to vote enmass for the standard-bearer of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Agboola Ajayi, in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. While meeting with the indigenes of the Osun in Akure, Ondo State capital, Adeleke appealed that the best way for the people to express their love for him was to rally support for Ajayi at the poll. Adeleke emphasised that the All Progressives Congress-led administration in the state must be voted out in order for meaningful development to take place. The Osun…
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Mrs Islamiya Abdulraheem as the acting registrar of the institution. This decision was made during the council’s 71st Extraordinary meeting held on November 5, 2024. Prior to her new role, Islamiya was a deputy registrar overseeing the Vice Chancellor’s Office, as well as serving as Deputy Registrar for Establishment. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, University of Abuja, Dr Habib Yakoo , her appointment will take effect on November 12, 2024. She will succeed Malam Yahaya Mohammed,…
The ten Egba chiefs sacked by the Olu of Orile Ilawo, Oba Professor Alexander MacGregor of Abeokuta, on Wednesday, fired back, saying he lacks such powers. The chiefs declared that Oba MacGregor is not the prescribing authority over Ilawo Kingdom. DAILY POST reports that Oba MacGregor last week sacked the Oluwo of Ilawo, Chief Oluwole Dosunmu; the Balogun of Ilawo, Chief Abraham Soyoye; Jagunna of Ilawo, Fatai Sodimu; and seven others, over their alleged involvement in the illegal sale of community lands, insubordination, flagrant disrespect to the royal stool, and constituted authority. He alleged that the chiefs have sold not…
Former Chelsea player, John Dempsey is dead. The Blues disclosed this in a post via their official X account on Wednesday. “It is with tremendous sadness that Chelsea Football Club announces the passing of our former FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup winner John Dempsey,” Chelsea said. “We are sending our heartfelt condolences to all of John’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Dempsey, who was born on the 15 of March, 1946, played as a defender during his professional football career. The Englishman also played for the likes of Fulham, Phihladelphia Fury and Dundalk. EPL: Ex-Chelsea player,…
The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that the vice president won’t address supporters on election night, as the path to the White House narrowed for her. “We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet,’’ Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said in the early hours of Wednesday. “We will continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted. “That every voice has spoken. So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight. But you will hear from her tomorrow,’’ he added. The Republican presidential candidate, Donald…
Famous American singer, Cardi B has, expressed concern over Donald Trump’s victory in the US 2024 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that Cardi B and Beyoncé are among other celebrities that endorsed Kamala Harris. Speaking after Harris defeats, the rapper continued to declare support for her. However, reacting to Trump’s victory on Wednesday morning in a post on her X, Cardi B wrote, “We need a Hail Mary.” Reacting to her post, Trump’s supporters came under Cardi B’s tweet to counter her and made some unpalatable comments about her personality. Noting that the Holy Mary does not support some of…
The Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has stated this at the workshop on implementing Nigeria’s 2022 STI Policy and Open Science Recommendation Reporting, organized in collaboration with UNESCO for STI experts across Nigeria’s ecosystem. He said: “This workshop comes at a critical moment in our democratic development, aimed at accelerating the implementation of our revised 2022 STI policy, UNESCO’s Open Science Recommendation, and other key initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. “We aim to foster sustainable development in Nigeria, ensuring our actions reflect current developmental realities and support national progress. “We are prepared…
Former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. DAILY POST recalls that the presidency on Wednesday morning confirmed the death of the army chief, who has been away for a while due to an undisclosed ailment. Reacting, Shehu Sani in a post on X, recalled how Lagbaja led the military at the peak of the nation’s security challenges. He wrote, “General Lagbaja died in active service. His leadership and service to his country are well appreciated. “He led the military at the peak of the…