Group kicks as judge stops EFCC from probing Fayemi’s aides, despite controversial rulings on Bello The Ekiti Justice Group (EJG) has described as strange, the granting of exparte order by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, barring the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from probing the ex-Ekiti Procurement Director General, Seun Odewale and Ariyo Oyinkolawa Adesola over their alleged embezzlement of funds budgeted for the Ekiti Airport project, among other alleged atrocities. The group said it was disturbing that the same Justice Nwite, who issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Governor of Kogi…
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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has insisted that Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez can win the Ballon d’Or. Guardiola spoke ahead of Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League tie with Inter Milan on Wednesday. Martinez was among the 30-man players shortlisted for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced on October 28. Speaking recently as cited by All About Argentina, Guardiola said: “Lautaro Martínez can definitely win the Ballon d’Or; I would rather a Man City player won that accolade, but he is a sensational player. “If you are a captain, a forward, and you…
The embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, has urged all the chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the party in the 21 local government areas and 326 wards in Anambra State to work assiduously towards clinching all the seats in the state. Ezeokenwa made this call ahead of the September 28 local government chairmanship and councillorship elections in the state. He said gone were the days when candidates relied on election rigging to emerge victorious in the polls. According to him, APGA as a party would never rig an election for any candidate; neither would…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said various challenges facing the country will soon be over, urging youths in the country to face the future with confidence. The governor, while addressing the National Youth Service Corps members at a passing out parade, noted that despite the challenges assailing the country, it will still be great. Makinde, whose daughter was among the corps members, admonished the youth to explore the opportunity provided by the compulsory service to the nation to lay a solid foundation for the future and not to take the assignment lightly. The governor said that some of…
The Coalition of Energy Reforms Lawyers and Activists, CERLA has alleged a plot by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL to frustrate local refineries. At a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the coalition alleged that the NNPCL was not being transparent in its deal with the Dangote refinery. There has been confusion over the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS purchased by the NNPCL from the Dangote Refinery. DAILY POST recalls that NNPCL had claimed it loaded over 70 trucks from Dangote Refinery at N898 per litre. But, Dangote group spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina faulted the position on the…
Akwa United midfielder, Kemfon Davidson says making his debut in the Nigeria Premier Football League was a dream come true. Davidson promised to make a positive contribution to the club’s quest for laurels in the 2024-25 campaign. The youngster came in in the second half of the Promise Keepers matchday two clash with Abia Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. Davidson joined Akwa United from Nationwide League One side, Palm Syrup during the 2023-24 mid-season transfer window. He however failed to make an appearance for the club last season. “I was happy when the coach selected me…
Six days after a commercial bus traveling from Lagos to Port Harcourt veered off the highway and plunged into the river Ovia in Edo State, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said the bodies of two babies involved in the accident have not been found. DAILY POST reports that the Sector Commander, Edo FRSC, Mr Cyril Mathew disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday while giving update of the accident in Benin City. DAILY POST recalls that the accident occurred last Thursday, September 12, 2024. Mathew said the two children between the ages of five and seven years are of the…
The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has said that it would be suicidal for Dangote Refinery to sell petrol below its production cost. Rewane made this statement on Channels Television’s Business Morning segment of Sunrise Daily breakfast programme on Tuesday. According to him, Dangote Refinery or any other refinery apart from government-owned refineries is in business to produce at a profit. He added that they would produce at a price point where their marginal cost equals their marginal revenue and they will not sell below cost if not if they do that consistently, they will go…
More members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River state. The defectors include a stalwart of the PDP, Francis Effiom, and many of his supporters. One of the defectors from the Ward-8 Chairman, Bernard Iso, said that their move was intended to contribute positively to Governor Bassey Otu’s administration, rather than detract from it. “This decision is predicated on what is so obvious. The governor of Cross River State Prince Bassey Otu has shown capacity and willingness to touch the lives of the…
Ben, Evicted Big Brother ‘No loose guard housemate, has threatened to sue fellow housemates, Wanni and Handi for alleged false accusation. Ben made this known during his media rounds on Monday. Recall that Wanni had alleged that she caught Ben touching her sister Handi’s nipple while she was sleeping. Reacting, Ben said he has informed his lawyer and management to take necessary action. He added that he is awaiting the footage from the organizers of the show. “I have informed my lawyer and manger about the issue. “I have also asked the organizers to release footage to press charges against…