Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo, who represented Adamawa North in the Senate between 2019 and 2023 and was recently accused of a sexual offense, has given the accuser three days to retract the accusation and apologize to him. A video had surfaced earlier this month showing a woman in a romp with a man whose face was hidden, after which the woman, Wange Minso, alleged that the hidden face was that of Abbo. In a cease and desist letter addressed to the woman and routed through his counsel, M.J. Numa & Partners LLP, Abbo is demanding the “accuser to retract her…
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Less than a week after a boat capsized in Gummi, killing over 40 people, another boat has capsized with over 50 passengers on board at Mashayar Garba Rogo in Bukkuyum town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A villager, Muhammad Usman, said that the boat, which carried over 50 people, capsized on Tuesday, resulting in the drowning of four children in the tragic incident. Two corpses were recovered, while two others remain missing. Additionally, 12 survivors are currently hospitalized at Bukkuyyum General Hospital, receiving medical attention. One of the survivors, Babangida Usman, explained that the boat was carrying over…
The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that four soldiers were killed during intense fighting in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Among the fallen was a female paramedic. Six additional soldiers were wounded, with three critically injured. The fatalities are the latest in Israel’s ongoing ground offensive in Gaza, which began on October 27. According to official figures, the military’s death toll has now reached 348 since the operation commenced. The situation remains volatile, with frequent clashes between Israeli forces and militants in the densely populated Palestinian territory. Four Soldiers killed in Southern Gaza combat – Israeli Army
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after stabbing six fellow students at a school in Azambuja, a town near Lisbon, on Tuesday. The victims, aged between 11 and 14, were injured in the attack, according to the Portuguese national police. Silvino Lúcio, Azambuja Mayor stated that one boy suffered a serious chest wound and was transported to a hospital in Lisbon. Lúcio added that although his injury was initially critical, his life is not in danger. Five other victims, all girls, sustained minor injuries to their arms. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, which has sent shockwaves…
Popular online streaming platform, Spotify has celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary. Spotify in a statement by its Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, on Tuesday, said the song had recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014. “Today marks the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a song that helped define the global rise of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with millions of listeners across the world. “Since its release Ojuelegba has achieved over 55 million streams on Spotify, Ojuelegba’s journey reflects the global growth of Afrobeats and its increasing presence on the world stage.…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lampooned the Labour Party, LP, to give evidence of funds allegation levelled against its leadership during the 2023 general elections. It described the allegation as reckless and misleading aimed at denting the image of the revered group. DAILY POST recalls that the factional National Publicity Secretary of LP, Abayomi Arabambi, had accused Afenifere leaders of financial misconduct. Responding, the Afenifere, in a statement by its Deputy Leader & National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye respectively, said that the allegation was deliberate to mudsling Yoruba leaders. “In his deliberately mud-slinging statement, Mr…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the reconstituted board of directors for a Nigerian commercial bank, Keystone Bank. This was announced on Wednesday, as part of the apex bank’s strategy to ensure sustained growth for the financial institution. In a statement from the Keystone Bank, Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman, alongside five other non-executive directors. The directors include Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello. In addition, the CBN also named two new executive directors, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello. Speaking on the appointments, Keystone Bank’s…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to key into various intervention programmes it has designed to ease the impact of recent policy changes, especially the removal of fuel subsidy. This is even as the government has said that the removal of fuel subsidy was necessary, though it has brought challenges to Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said this in Umuahia on Tuesday during a sensitization programme on Federal government’s intervention policies, explained that Federal government is committed to cushioning the effects of the subsidy removal. The minister, who was represented by Gloria Ify Abiakam,…
A group, African Public Relations Association (APRA), an umbrella body of public relations practitioners and professionals in Africa, has commiserated with the Governments and the people of Nigeria and Cameroon over the floods ravaging the countries, particularly the recent flooding in Borno State and other parts of the Northeast zone in Nigeria. APRA lamented the occurrence of the distressing floods caused by torrential rains. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Secretary-General, Omoniyi lbietan and made available to DAILY POST. The statement reads in part, “in both instances, the floods have resulted in the death of…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has enjoined the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enact laws to make traditional rulers relevant and regain their lost dignity. Olakulehin made the appeal while receiving the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege 111 at his palace in Oke Aremo Ibadan on Tuesday. The event was witnessed by Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade, Ekerin Balogun, High Chief, Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin and Ekaarun Balogun, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli. Others are the Aare Ago of Ogbomosoland, High Chief S.S.…