The Rivers State Government said plans are on the way to resuscitate the Neighbourhood Watch, a community-based security outfit set up by the immediate past administration. Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave the hint when he met with the leaders of the security outfit behind closed doors in Port Harcourt. The Head of Command, Rivers Neighbourhood Watch, Wogbo Lawrence, said the group was overwhelmed by the assurances given by the governor. Lawrence explained that, despite a lack of attention, the security outfit struggled to sustain about 1,150 personnel with about 50 officers posted in each of the 23 local government areas of…
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American rapper Cardi B has denied bleaching her skin. There have been speculations that the hip-hop star was bleaching her skin. Alluding to the rumours, an X user with the handle @blairnmz wrote, “Has Cardi been bleaching her skin?” while reposting a recent photo of the rapper. Reacting, Cardi B slammed those suggesting that she’s bleaching. She explained that she can’t bleach while pregnant, stressing that the pregnancy was responsible for her skin growing pale. She wrote: “Bleaching while pregnant? Why must y’all be so dumb? Actually no! I’m pregnant I’m slightly anemic, this baby suckin’ all the energy off…
Stakeholders in Ebonyi State have called on the state government to domesticate the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill once it is signed into law. The call arose from an event, organised by the Women Aid Collective, WACOL, in collaboration with UN Women and funded by the Government of Canada, in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday. At the roundtable, participants from various political parties, civil society organisations, religious bodies, and government ministries endorsed the HeForShe Initiatives. They called on the Ebonyi State government to ensure that 40 per cent of elective and appointive positions are allocated to women. The Gender and…
Chelsea captain Reece James has sent a farewell message to midfielder Conor Gallagher after he left Stamford Bridge this summer transfer window. Gallagher left the Premier League west London club to join Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Reacting to Gallagher’s departure from Chelsea, James wrote on Instagram: “From Epsom Eagles days to nights at Stamford bridge. You have come a long way, my friend. It was a real honor to share the last 18 years together and play at the highest level. “We were both the last ones in our group to get professional contracts, but we made it out together…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to handle the allegations levelled against the president of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, with extreme caution. DAILY POST recalls that the police summoned Ajaero for questioning over a case of alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. Obi, while reacting to the police invitation to Ajaero, in a post via his official X handle, said the invite should not be unexpected given the sensitive position the NLC leader occupies. He noted that the alleged infractions listed on the letter…
A 38-year-old woman, Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe, who used a hot pressing iron on the back of her househelp has said that she only did it to discipline the child. The woman, who identified herself as a nurse from Ezinifitte, Aguata Local Government Area, said the househelp stole her money. She explained that she placed a pressing iron on a stove and used it to scald the child’s back after he refused to confess to stealing. Mrs Nzekwe confessed to officials of the Anambra State Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, led by the commissioner, Ify Obinabo, after her arrest.…
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has berated the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over uncomplimentary remarks on Edwin Clark. DAILY POST reports that Clark had called on the leadership of PDP to expel Wike from the party due to his alleged anti-party activities. The President of IYC, Dr Theophilus Alaye, said in a statement issued Thursday that Clark was an uncommon and very courageous leader who commands national respect and wide acceptance, particularly among the Ijaws and the people of the Niger Delta. He…
Afrobeat musician Wizkid has gained attention online following his recent appearance. The singer was spotted shirtless under the sun in a neighbourhood. Wizkid, in the now-trending video on social media, is seen shirtless in white pants, going across the street with his crew. The footage has sparked various reactions from online users, as follows: Kennydmw: “Him and DJ Chicken na the same.” Brill_brill: “Na only Wiz fit waka like this, nobody else in this industry.” Ennybae_sings: “This one no be Ibrahim. Ahhh, FC don go confuse this imposter with Machala.” Yapopsy: “When he said Fela was his mentor, he didn’t…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the 2023 Benue South Senatorial election, Comrade Daniel Onjeh has expressed relief over the removal of Austin Agada as state chairman of the party. Onjeh had alleged that Agada was involved in anti-party activities during the 2023 election. The APC chieftain claimed that Agada sabotaged his victory by allegedly working for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Abba Moro. He subsequently petitioned the National Working Committee of the party led by Abdullahi Ganduje, seeking Agada’s removal. The allegation led to the suspension of Agada by the state governor, Hyacinth Alia…
A public analyst and lawyer, Justice Osai Ahiakwo has cautioned state governments and Houses of Assembly against trivializing impeachment proceedings as contained in the 1999 Constitution. His caution arose from the Edo State House of Assembly which reportedly impeached the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu over alleged leaking of government secrets. In an interview with journalists in Calabar, Ahiakwo called on Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to respect the rule of law and the court’s judgment. He advised government agencies to avoid any further attempts to politicize or challenge the decision of the Appeal Court which affirmed the ruling of…