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The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has insisted that he did not embezzle public funds while in office, saying he is ready to swear with Qur’an. The former governor said he joined politics solely to serve the people, not to seek money or steal public funds. El-Rufai made this statement during a Hausa program aired on Freedom Radio station in Kaduna on Tuesday morning. He stressed that he was content with what he had even before becoming governor. Recall that the Kaduna State House of Assembly indicted El-Rufai’s administration for allegedly misappropriating over N423 billion during his…

Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot on Monday inaugurated a 15 man local government election petition tribunal in the state. The tribunal comprises of five persons drawn from each of the three senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State. The Chief Judge while inaugurating the panel said it was in fulfillment of section 43 and 45 (1) of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2024 (as amended). Justice Obot charged the tribunal against compromise in any form but to uphold the ethics of legal profession, diligence, integrity and respect while discharging their duties. Obot told members…

A former Digital Communications Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has called for the elimination of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. Posting an image of Turji on his X handle, Ahmad wrote: “Has to be, at all costs.” Recently, Turji claimed to have seized two Mine Resistance vehicles belonging to the Nigerian Army. But, the military claimed that the vehicles were demobilized due to bad terrain. Recently, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, vowed to end Turji’s reign as bandit kingpin. Musa made the cow when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara…

President Bola Tinubu said has urged Nigerians not to allow past mistakes jeopardize the nation’s future. Tinubu, who made this call on Tuesday, said his administration’s reforms were necessary to enable Nigeria become one of the greatest nations on earth, as destined by God. The President, in a national broadcast to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary, said the reforms became necessary to guarantee a secured future. Going down memory lane, he recalled that Nigeria’s founding fathers chose democracy 64 years ago in the bid to launch the dream of a great country that would lead the rest of Africa out…

Newly evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Kassia has apologized to colleague, Toby Forge for leading him on despite being married. Kassia made the apology in an exclusive chat with the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. DAILY POST recalls that Toby Forge had repeatedly expressed romantic interest in Kassia during their stay in the house, and discussed his desire to have a child with her. However, speaking about the dynamics of relationships on the show after her eviction, she expressed regret, noting that it was all part of the game. In a viral video on social media, Kassia said…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of challenges, urging them to continue to keep hope alive, as the current effort to reposition the county would ultimately yield fruits. Mbah also called for national unity, which he said, remained a major factor in moving the nation forward. He stated these in his goodwill message to the people of Enugu State and Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 64th independence anniversary on Tuesday. “On this milestone celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, I congratulate Ndi Enugu – and, indeed, all Nigerians.…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the FCT to remain resilient in the face of current economic, social and security challenges. He said the FCT administration remains committed to the infrastructural development of the nation’s capital, enhancing security, providing quality services and improving the overall quality of life for everyone. Wike acknowledged that this year’s Independence Day has come at a time when the nation is faced with significant challenges — economic, security, and social. He called on residents to demonstrate resilience and lead the charge in building the country. “I urge every…

An operative of the Yobe State Police Command has been arrested over alleged homicide. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed, has ordered an immediate investigation into the homicide incident involving one Inspector Mohammed Bulama, attached to Police Mobile Force, PMF, 41 Division, Damaturu. Parts of the statement read: “On 29th September, 2024, at about 1820hrs, Inspector Mohammed Bulama, 38, was involved in a bitter argument with Abdulmalik Dauda (aka Baksha), 39, of Pompomari Ward, Damaturu, over an uncleared transaction at Zango Area. “The dispute escalated…

A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has described the National Assembly’s investigative hearing into the saga between two social media influencers as unnecessary. Ahmad said Nigeria has real national issues of importance that the National Assembly should attend to and not the saga between crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, and Martins Ortse, also known as VeryDarkMan. Posting on X, Ahmad wrote: “Forming a National Assembly committee to investigate the VDM and Bobrisky saga is completely unnecessary. “Nigeria is currently grappling with far more pressing challenges, and this issue holds no real national importance, at all.” VeryDarkMan…

Netherlands legend, Marco van Basten, has lashed out at Manchester United following their poor start to this season. Speaking on Ziggo Sport, Van Basten claimed Erik ten Hag’s squad does not have match winners. United have won only two matches in the Premier League this season. Their 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend saw the Red Devils slide down to 13th in the table. Van Basten said: “Name me one top player at Manchester United? At every club you see a top player. “(Marcus) Rashford is very bad. Bruno Fernandes is a good player, (Andre) Onana is a…