In response to an alleged plot by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to disrupt the 2024 Independence Day celebration, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Aboki Danjuma, has, in collaboration with sister security agencies, positioned security personnel at strategic points across the 27 LGAs in the state. Spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command ASP Henry Okoye in a statement on Monday disclosed that the joint security operation is aimed at ensuring safe and peaceful Independence Day celebration throughout the state and to curtail any social unrest that may arise during and after the event. “As part…
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The Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa, on Monday rejected the proposed establishment of state Police in the country, saying the outfit will be subjected to ‘political abuse.’ Musa spoke in Kano shortly after the deliberations at the just-concluded Retreat of the Senate Committee on Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Musa, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, however, supported the autonomy for local governments in the country, describing it as very important. The lawmaker also stated his position on the creation of a system of federalism in the country. According to him,…
There is tension at the Edo State Government House in Benin City over alleged plans by Philip Shaibu to resume in his office as Deputy Governor. DAILY POST reports that security has been beefed up within the premises of Government House located at Dennis Osadabey Avenue, Benin City. It was gathered that the security beef up is aimed at stopping Shaibu from resuming office. As part of security measures, the state government has banned vehicles including those of Government House staff from entering Osadebe Avenue. During a visit to the area on Monday, DAILY POST observed that visitors and civil…
Gang members of slain bandit kingpin Kachalla Nagala have launched an ambush on their rival, Kachalla Mai Shayi and his followers. The incident occurred between the villages of Buroyi and Buzaya, near Sangerawa in Bini district, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This was made known on Monday Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle. Makama said Shayi and 12 of his men were killed. He stated that the bandit kingpin was a key lieutenant of the notorious bandit leader Kachalla Yellow Mai Balli Balli. “The ambush appears to…
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu presided over Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday. Last week, the Senate confirmed Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN. This followed her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. Tinubu had named her the new acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola. BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as CJN
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has vowed to mobilise and join forces with Nigerians against the practices of unitarianism in the nation’s politics. The group made this vow in a communique issued by its Deputy Leader and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye respectively. It issued the communique after its monthly meeting held at Isanya Ogbo Ogun State, the residence of its Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere argued that the introduction of a bill to establish a National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission, NILGEC, for the conduct of Local Government elections is a monumental multiplication of INEC’s…
Ahead of the November 5 United States presidential election, Nebraska and Washington, D.C., has commenced early voting. Nebraska is a red territory that former President Donald Trump won by 19 points in the last presidential election and 25 points in 2016. The state has long allocated its electoral votes differently than most other states, and that could give Vice President Kamala Harris an opportunity. Nebraskans will also vote in two UA Senate races this year. Fox News reports that Nebraska began absentee voting on Monday and that applicants do not need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot. The…
Fenerbahce are pushing hard to ensure defender Bright Osayi-Samuel signs a new contract at the club, DAILY POST reports. Osayi-Samuel’s current contract will expire at the end of the season. The Turkish Super Lig side are desperate to keep the Nigerian at the club, instead of losing him for free next summer. According to reports emanating from Turkey, Fenerbahce hope to get the new deal done by January. The versatile full-back’s wage demand has reportedly slowed down negotiation. Osayi-Samuel joined Fenerbahce from Sky Bet Championship club, Queens Park Rangers, in January 2021. Transfer: Fenerbahce re-open contract talks with Osayi-Samuel
Tech billionaire, Elon Musk, has declared that electing Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump is the only way to save the United States, US. Musk said democracy in the US would be “over” if Trump loses the November presidential election. He explained that if even one in 20 illegals become US citizens yearly, something that the Democrats are expediting as fast as humanly possible, that would be about 2 million new legal voters in four years. The tech mogul said the voting margin in the swing states is often less than 20,000; hence if the Democrats succeed, there will be no…
Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed has revealed the reason behind his team’s 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance. Mohammed said that the early sending off of goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo affected his team. The young tactician commended his players for their bravery in securing a point in the game despite the setback. Jonas Emmanuel and Vincent Okeke scored for Niger Tornadoes and Bendel Insurance, respectively. “The early minute red card disrupted our match plan, but it’s part of the game, however, it was a good game despite playing with a man down, the boys gave a good account of themselves, created…