Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has declared Monday a public holiday in the state to celebrate the seventh day of the Maulud festivities, urging the Muslim Ummah to reflect on the good teachings of the Prophet of Islam. The Holiday is to mark the 7th day of Eid-ul-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Governor Yusuf asked the Muslim Ummah to deeply reflect on the teachings of the Prophet. He emphasized that the life of the Prophet serves as a timeless guide for promoting peace, justice, humility, and compassion in both personal and communal spheres.…
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The National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, said his intention to be President is to rescue Nigeria from the present economic quagmire. Kwankwaso made this revelation during a visit to the Osun State Party Secretariat, at the weekend, stressing the need to make state chapters vibrant for easy and effective administration. He also said the party would strengthen its state chapters in its bid to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027. This is contained in a statement by the State Party Chairman, Dr Tosin Odeyemi on Friday. The statement said Kwankwaso,…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has felicitated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of her 64th birthday on Saturday. The Speaker, in a congratulatory message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, extolled the virtues of Senator Tinubu, saying she is a trailblazer. While noting her contributions to politics and governance in the country, the Speaker noted some of the First Lady’s laudable initiatives since her husband’s assumption of office last year. “On this special occasion of the First Lady’s 64th birthday, I join millions of our citizens to celebrate…
Enyimba midfielder Elijah Akanni has revealed the team’s target ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round reverse leg tie against Etoile Filante. Akanni stated that the aim is to score goals in the game. He added that the objective of the team is to reach the group stage of the competition. Enyimba will host the Burkinabes at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. The People’s Elephant held Etoile Filante to a goalless draw in the first leg last Friday. “We need to score to qualify. We are looking at scoring as many goals as we can,” Akanni…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ondo State, has expressed concern over the level of neglect of sports associations at the sports council in the state by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. While describing the situation as alarming, SWAN berated the current leadership of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in the state for shirking its responsibilities and the inability of sports associations to access their respective budgets. SWAN claimed the situation has hindered the participation of various sports teams in national and international competitions. Disclosing this in a communiqué after its congress presided over by…
The Kwara State Police Command has vowed to enforce the restrictions on the movement of people and vehicles imposed for the Saturday 21,2024 local council polls in the state. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun in Ilorin on Friday, explained that the restrictions “will be from 12:00am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, 21st September 2024 in relation to the upcoming local government elections. “This measure has been put in place to ensure the security and smooth conduct of the electoral process,” the statement added. It, however, explained that exceptions will be given to persons…
Legal practitioner, Okoi Obono-Obla who is a former aide to ex-President Buhari has faulted the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem over the four-year tenure of potential chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the state. Governor Bassey Otu yesterday assented to the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC Law, 2002 (as amended) giving them the power to proceed to conduct council elections before year-end. Speaker Ayambem reportedly explained that the law was in alignment with the latest decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria that the tenure of local government councils’ elected officials…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has suggested that the reasons behind the political crisis in the state are becoming clearer to the public. Governor Fubara emphasized that challenging situations, such as political unrest, are often part of a natural process of growth and improvement. He stated that the crisis may be a necessary phase before positive changes can emerge. The governor made this assertion while addressing eight newly sworn-in judges at the Executive Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. The eight High Court judges sworn in are Hon. Justice Frank Onyiri, Hon. Justice Victor Chinedum Ugoji, Hon.…
The Labour Party has debunked a letter making the rounds on social media purporting that its candidate for the Saturday gubernatorial election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata has stepped down. The letter sighted by DAILY POST alleged that Akpata stepped down for the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo. However, when contacted by DAILY POST, the Edo State Chairman of the Labour Party, Kelly Ogbaloi, described the letter as fake. According to him, “We cannot step down at this time. No, that’s not happening. The letter was forged and we have debunked it already. LP candidates cannot…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says the recent political crisis ravaging the state is part of a necessary rebirth process, which would transform the state positively. Fubara made this statement on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of eight newly appointed judges and expressed relief that the period of disturbance has ended, allowing for a return to effective governance. While expressing optimism that the state is now on the path to recovery, the governor attributed the progress to the support and unity of stakeholders across various sectors. Fubara extolled the judiciary for its resilience during the political crisis, with particular commendation…