The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has challenged the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state to respond directly to allegations made by Governor Dauda Lawal against Minister of State, Defence, Bello Matawalle. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the PDP Publicity Secretary, Haliru Andi, the party said instead of addressing the critical issues at hand, the APC has opted to deflect by criticizing Governor Lawal for highlighting years of APC misrule. The statement read: “We challenge the APC to engage with the facts and tell the public that the allegations labelled against Matawalle are…
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The Nigerian Navy says troops of Forward Operating Base, Lekki, have arrested five suspects in connection with stolen crude oil loaded in a wooden boat. This was disclosed in a statement posted on social media on Tuesday. According to the statement, on Sunday 22nd September 2024, troops of Forward Operating Base Lekki, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a wooden boat around La Campagne Tropicana Beach at Ibeju Lekki. “The boat was ladened with a large but unspecified quantity of stolen crude oll. “Five individuals were arrested in the process and are currently in custody for further investigations. Preliminary investigation revealed…
The Nigerian Police Force said it arrested six persons in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the election, Frank Mba, disclosed this in Benin City while giving update on the activities of security agencies during the election. He said the arrested persons are in the police custody. He added that four weapons and live ammunition were recovered from the suspects. Mba also disclosed that 58 voters’ cards were recovered from a suspect, as well as some stolen or illegally acquired Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS) machines. He…
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole believes Antony is now at the stage of ‘playing for a move away’ from Manchester United. Antony is yet to start for Man United in the Premier League this season. The Brazilian is yet to really impress at Man United since joining the Premier League club. “The problem with Antony at Manchester United is I think he is a player that is perfect for the Dutch league,” Cole told Paddy Power. “I think the physicality of the Premier League is something he struggles with. He is a talented footballer with great technique and skill, and…
Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has once again backed Kelechi Iheanacho to deliver the goods for the club. Iheanacho is yet to hit top form since linking up with the Rojiblancos on a free transfer in the summer. The Nigeria international has made one start for Sevilla, who are hovering around the relegation zone. Ahead of his side’s clash with Real Valladolid at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on Tuesday (today) Pimienta praised Iheanacho and claimed he has the quality to do well at the club. “Everyone, whoever plays up front tomorrow has to do well. Kelechi is a proven player,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, has raised the interest rate by 50 basis points to 27.25 percent, the fifth hike since February 2024. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this during a press briefing at the end of 297th MPC in Abuja on Tuesday. Also, he announced that the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) was raised by 50 basis points from 45 percent to 50 percent for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and from 14 percent to 16 percent for Merchant Banks. In addition, the committee retains the Liquidity Ratio (LR) at 30 percent and Asymmetric Corridor at…
The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu said an additional year in detention by the Nigerian Government will not kill him. The pro-Biafra agitator disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to journalists upon the resumption of his trial in the Federal High Court in Abuja. He expressed dismay that the Court has refused to abide by the determination of the Supreme Court on his request for bail. He accused the court of cherry picking what was contained in the Supreme Court Judgement. The IPOB leader insisted that there cannot be any trial when key sections of…
Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, ex-aide to former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has described as a mere face-saving, Governor Dauda Lawal’s recent attacks on the Minister of Defence for State. Shinkafi is of the opinion that the Governor’s attitude is doing no good to the state in delaying the end of banditry which, according to him, would have been easier if he cooperated with the Minister and the military. DAILY POST reported recently that a memo appeared on social media recently showing how the Zamfara government allegedly paid bandits. In a counter-allegation, Governor Lawal took to national television to…
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, on Tuesday, confiscated the banned styrofoam food packs discovered at a warehouse at No 6 Ogusefunmi Street off Nurudeen Street, Anifowoshe, Ikeja. The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X today. According to him, LAGESC carried out the operation following a tip-off by a whistleblower after the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources discovered the warehouse. “Following a tip-off by a whistleblower, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources discovered another warehouse at No 6 Ogusefunmi Street…
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the rescheduling of work days for civil servants in the state. The directive which affects various categories of civil servants in the state is in response to high transportation costs. Governor Ademola also approved an extension of payment of palliatives for public servants for the next two months. The approval was contained in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, Samuel Aina Ayanleye and issued in a statement by Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson of the Osun State Governor on Tuesday. The circular stated that the action was in pursuance…