The Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja has declared that no single agency can independently tackle the current security challenges facing the country. Lagbaja made this declaration while presenting the first strategic personality lecture at the Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies (IPSS), University of Ibadan on Friday. The COAS while speaking on the topic, ‘Combating an Adversary Without Boundaries: The Need to Implement a Whole of Society Approach to Nigeria’s National Security’, said Nigeria must plan to solve the twin problems of poverty and unemployment to avert long-term insecurity and instability in the country. Lagbaja who…
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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, has declared himself a pastor. Portable described himself as a pastor who God speaks through to men. He made the remark in a new video after a footage of him assaulting a pastor for preaching at his bar surfaced. Aggrieved at Portable, the pastor had tagged the singer’s action as disrespectful, uncouth and warned that he would soon face consequences for his behaviour. The singer’s action had sparked outrage online with Nigerians criticizing him. Reacting, Portable who donned a celestial outfit said: “I’m a pastor. When I speak, God speaks. I…
Akwa United technical adviser, Muhammad Babaganaru says his players are committed to securing maximum points in their clash against Abia Warriors. Babaganaru stated that his team will have to improve on their performance to achieve their aim in the game. Akwa United were held to a goalless draw in the opening fixture against Lobi Stars. “The game against Abia Warriors will be our first home match of the season and we know that it will be a tough game but we are committed and ready to fight for all three points because this is a must-win game for us,” Babaganaru…
Despite having approved the allocation of N3 billion to each state of the federation for flood relief, Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s continued support to victims of flooding and insecurity across Nigeria. He said additional reliefs would go to severely affected states. According to him, both the federal and state governments, alongside the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), are actively working to enhance support for displaced communities. He gave the assurance on Friday during an assessment visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gwada, Shiroro local government area of Niger State. The Vice President…
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has okayed the appointment of four commissioners of police for Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom commands. This is contained in a statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, on Friday. According to the statement, the appointments followed vacancies created by promotion of some senior officers. The new commissioners of police are Isah Danladi Nda, for Abia command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale for Lagos command; Anthonia Adaku Uche Anya fror Ebonyi command and Miller Gajere Dantawaye for Akwa Ibom command PSC chairman, Hashimu Argungu, while speaking on the posting urged the new police commissioners to make…
The Federal Government on Friday said the flood in Maiduguri, Borno State was caused by overflow of the Ngadda River, and not collapse of the Alau Dam. Disclosing this during a press briefing on Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Utsev, said Alau Dam is intact. Several people have been reported dead with properties worth billion of naira destroyed by the devastating flood in Maiduguri. But, giving insight into the flood, the minister said the government never expected that the water level would rise this year to the magnitude it did. The minister blamed climate change…
Nigeria defender, Ekerette Udom has completed a move to Spanish club, Villarreal, DAILY POST reports. Udom joined the Yellow Submarine from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit, Rivers United. The 21-year-old penned a two-year contract with the former UEFA Europa League champions. Villarreal announced the centre-back’s arrival on their official website. “Villarreal FC have reached an agreement with Rivers United for the transfer of young defender Ekerette Udom, who joins Villarreal B’s ranks.” Udom will initially join Villarreal’s B team, which competes in the Primera Federación – Group 2. The young defender featured regularly for Rivers United last season in…
Kazeem Ogunleye scored the only goal as Nigerian champions Rangers defeated Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie in Uyo on Friday. Ogunleye scored the winning goal 12 minutes from time. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side once again struggled in front of goal like they did in their first round tie against US Zilimadjou of Comoros. The reverse fixture will hold at the Estadio 11 de Novembro, Luanda on Sunday, November 22. Rangers will need a draw to progress to lucrative group stage of the competition. Nigeria’s other representative in the CAF…
Ahead of next Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, a civil society organization, Yiaga Africa has alleged inducement of eligible voters by political parties during campaign tours. DAILY POST reports that the organisation made the allegation at a pre-election observation press briefing on Friday in Benin City. Briefing the press, Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programs of the organisation alleged that the indyes d voters are mostly women. Mbamalu alleged that the incidents took place at Uselu market in Egor LGA, Amiebonkhian community in Esan North East, and Ubiaja, the administrative headquarters of Esan South East LGA. She claimed that the…
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, KADIRS, has warned residents to beware of fraudulent tax collectors. The Executive Chairman, KADIRS, Mr Jery Adams, gave the warning at a news conference on Friday in Kaduna. Adams explained that the attention of the KADIRS was drawn to the activities of some individuals and groups, operating in various strategic locations across the state. According to him, the groups and individuals were claiming to be empowered by KADIRS to collect taxes, levies and fines. He described them as criminals, who had formed a coordinated cartel to deceive unsuspecting members of the public and engage…