Five aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Kaduna State, have obtained an ex parte order from an Abuja Federal High Court, restraining the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC from holding state congress and elections scheduled for Saturday, September 21, pending the determination of motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction. The counsel to the aggrieved party members, M. A. Mahmud (SAN), filed the ex parte motion. In a letter to the INEC chairman, dated September 18, Mahmud SAN, requested the commission to restrain itself from participating and monitoring the state congress in Kaduna, scheduled…
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Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Ben, has tipped Kellyrae to win the reality show. Speaking in a post-eviction interview with Classic FM alongside his colleague, Chizoba, Ben declared that there was nothing anyone could do to stop Kellyrae from winning the show because Nigerians were behind him. He explained that although he wants TJay or Anita to win the reality show, he is sure Kellyrae will take the day. Ben said, “Who do I want to win? TJay or Anita. But who do I think will win? Kellyrae. “I’ve always rooted for Kelly. But when I found…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain, Felix Morka has said the ruling party is too busy governing the country to create a crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. Morka said this in a statement issued Friday while reacting to the allegation by the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed that the crisis in the party was a creation of APC. The spokesperson stressed that rather than pointing fingers at APC for its endless woes, Mohammed and his partners in crisis should eat the humble pie and search within for solutions or save the country the trouble and wind down…
The candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Olumide Akpata has denied his alleged withdrawal from the race. DAILY POST reports that Akpata denied the allegation that went viral on social media that he had withdrawn from the governorship race. While noting that he is still much in the race, he described his alleged withdrawal from the race as not only a falsehood but a fraud whose perpetrators must be uncovered. Akpata, who read a prepared speech titled,” I remain steadfast in the race” opined that the allegation of his withdrawal was a falsehood of the evil machinations of those who…
The Nigerian government-owned, Debt Management Office, DMO has blamed the recent delay in coupon payments to savings bond subscribers on system and processing issues. This is according to a report from Bloomberg on Friday. DAILY POST reports that the first coupon payment on the two-year and three-year debt instruments, through which the government raised N4.2 billion in June, was due on Sept. 12 but has remained unpaid. Reports showed that this marks the second consecutive delay in fulfilling obligations on a savings bond, according to investors. Reacting to the development, Patience Oniha, the Director General DMO attributed the delay to…
Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has queried Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy over his association with embattled American music executive Sean Combs aka Diddy following the mogul’s sex trafficking indictment. DAILY POST reports that federal officers seized supplies that were intended for use in orgies known as “freak offs”, including drugs and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil during the raiding of Diddy’s $61m mansion in Beverly Hills in March. Following Diddy’s arrest by Homeland Security on Monday on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution, Speed Darlington urged Burna Boy to speak up if the…
A coalition of civil society organizations, Situation Room on the War Against Banditry, has called on the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal to immediately tender his resignation over his failure to tackle the security crisis in his state. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the coalition urged the governor to come clear on his alleged ties with some criminal elements as alleged in a recently leaked memo. DAILY POST recalls that a leaked memo, which has been a subject of controversy in the country, alleged some approvals made by the state government for high-profile bandits, as well as…
Manchester City Boss, Pep Guardiola has admitted he feels so sorry for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as the midfielder is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Odegaard is currently recovering from an ankle injury. The Norway international is a doubt for Arsenal’s away Premier League clash with Man City on Sunday. Speaking about Odegaard at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Guardiola described the 25-year-old as an exceptional player. “I am so sorry for him. Always I like to play against the biggest and toughest squad,” Guardiola said. “Odegaard is the captain of Arsenal and…
The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC has unveiled the timetable for the local government elections in the state, picking Saturday, November 2, 2024, as the date. ABSIEC noted that the timetable is in line with the powers vested in the Commission under Part II, Paragraph 4(a) of the Third Schedule of the 1999 Constitution (as amended. According to the electoral body which has Professor George Chima as its Chairman, the election will mark a pivotal moment for grassroots governance in Abia State, as political parties prepare to field their candidates across the state’s local government areas. The timetable as…
The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has called for partnership with the Abia State Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection for Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, David Anyaele made the call in Umuahia during a visit to Mrs Ngozi Blessing Felix, Abia State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection. He said that a report by the United Nations claimed there were more than 400,000 Persons With Disability, PWDs in Abia State, noting that the figure was alarming. Anyaele said it was paramount for both offices to partner…