The member representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, Hon. David Ogewu, has denied allegations of complicity in the Bonta -Okpute communal crisis in Benue State. Hon Ogewu was accused by a group known as DIIV Progressive Agenda, led by Dr. James Amove Ukpoko, that he is involved in sponsoring the ongoing conflict between Ukpute and Bonta communities in Benue State. He described these claims as unfounded, divisive and an attempt to mislead the public, emphasizing his dedication to fostering peace and unity in the region. In a statement by his media team, Ogewu reiterated his efforts to promote harmony between Ukpute and…
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The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has launched a groundbreaking women empowerment initiative, distributing five-week-old noiler birds to 200 women in Zamfara State. The project aims to foster sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing rural livelihoods and alleviate poverty within the community. The flag-off ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the First Lady of Zamfara State, Her Excellency Hurriya Dauda Lawal, the Honourable Commissioner of Agriculture, Hon. Ya’u Haruna Gamji, the Permanent Secretary of Agriculture, Oludare Odusanya the General Manager of BATN Foundation and other officials. BATNF’s efforts reflect its commitment to empowering rural women and fostering community resilience through…
Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has been ranked 2nd in the world’s Miss Universe pre-arrival hot picks. This was revealed in a viral pre-arrival poll on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was ranked ahead of the 73rd edition of the global Miss Universe pageant on November 16, 2024. DAILY POST recalls that Chidimma arrived in Mexico in October 2024, to compete for the crown. The news of Adetshina’s position has thrilled Nigerians, who believe she has a strong chance to win. Miss Universe 2024: Chidimma Adetshina ranks second in world pre-arrival hot picks
The Nigerian government has moved EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters from the Abuja Federal High Court premises. This followed Justice Obiora Egwuatu’s decision to strike out the suit after an application by M. D. Abubakar, counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, to take over and discontinue the case. Representing the Attorney General of the Federation, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) Mohammed Abubakar announced his exercise of powers under Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution to assume control of the case from the Inspector General of Police. Upon granting this request, Justice Egwuatu also accepted the Attorney General’s invocation…
Al-Hilal forward, Neymar, has provided the latest update on his injury. The 32-year-old pulled up with an apparent muscle injury 30 minutes after coming off the bench in the second-half of his Al-Hilal’s AFC Champions League win against Esteghlal on Monday. The Brazilian international limped off the field and had to be replaced. The former Barcelona star was making just his second appearance of the season for Al-Hilal when he sustained the injury. Neymar recently returned from injury after a year out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Providing an update, Neymar, in a post on his Instagram story, said:…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, describing it as a step in the right direction in the fight against corruption in the country. The APC, in a statement issued shortly after the news broke, emphasized that Okowa’s arrest signals a strong commitment by the current administration to address long-standing issues of financial mismanagement and corruption at both the state and national levels. Okowa, who served as the Governor of Delta State from 2015 to 2023, was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Jigawa State chapter has threatened to take action against any group attempting to create crises or factions within the party. This was stated in a release signed by the party chairman, Hon. Aminu Sani Gumel, and issued to DAILY POST. According to the statement, “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Jigawa State chapter has been drawn to the activities of certain enemies of the party who are desperate to incite crisis within the party by launching smear campaigns against party leaders in the state. “The party has been closely monitoring various posts on…
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested at least five suspected kidnappers and rescued 14 victims. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, the operation was carried out by officers from the Toto Division in collaboration with community youths. The PPRO stated that the operation took place when officers stormed a heavily forested area bordering the FCT and Kogi State. The rescued victims were identified as Adamu Abdullahi, Musa Ahmed, and Auwal Adamu of Kuje, FCT – Abuja; Hussaini Yakubu, Haruna Usman, Jibrin Bature, Isyaka Yakubu, Sule Bello, and Yusuf Yusuf, all males from Lapai,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the treason charges brought against the #Endbadgovernance# movement by the Inspector General of Police. Justice Obiora Egwuatu dismissed the charges on Tuesday after they were withdrawn by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, on behalf of the federal government. Fagbemi, SAN, represented by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), M.D. Abubakar, had announced during the proceedings the exercise of his powers under Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution to take over the case from the Inspector General of Police. Upon…
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye is reportedly dead. Recalled that a section of the High Court building in Ekiti State, collapsed on the Chief Judge barely a year ago while he was in his office. It was gathered that since his discharge from the hospital, the Chief Judge has been struggling with his health. Some of the sources contacted confided in DAILY POST but said the information is still been kept from the public pending the time it is announced officially. However, the association of international female lawyer, FIDA, has sent condolences to the family. The…