Commandant Nuhu Bello Muhammadu has assumed duty as the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kaduna State Command. SC Habbeeb Badamasi, NSCDC Kaduna State Command Public Relations Officer, in a statement, said Commandant Muhammadu, while addressing officers and men of the corps at the State Headquarters of NSCDC, Kaduna Command, noted that discipline is the bedrock of any prosperous and successful organization He further advised personnel to always be punctual, dedicated and focused towards their jobs, adding that as a security organisation responsible for the protection of lives, property and critical national assets and infrastructure, “we must be…
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Afrobeat musicians, Davido and Lojay have become the African artistes to make the 2024 Billboard Honour Roll. Honour Roll is released by Billboard to celebrate R&B and Hip Hop charts chart-topping records across the globe. The singers recorded songs which made their way to the Billboard Honour Roll from August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024. Davido and Lojay made the list following their contributions to American R&B star, Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ which reached NO. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay Chart. Chris Brown was tapped by Lojay for the remix of ‘Monalisa’, his hit single, which further rocketed the…
Many residents of Maiduguri in Borno State have been displaced by flood following the collapse of water channels at the Alau Dam on Tuesday. The flood submerged residential quarters, roads and bridges, making many areas in the metropolis inaccessible. NAN reports that the flood submerged strategic areas including parts of the Shehu of Borno Palace, Maiduguri Central Market and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Other areas badly hit included the GRA, Maiduguri Zoo, College of Nursing, College of Agriculture and School of Health Technology, among others. Many residents were seen evacuating basic items to areas considered relatively safer, with some…
At least three indigenes of Enugwu-Ukwu community were on Monday killed by persons suspected to be members of Nawfia community, over what was suspected to be a land dispute. Both Enugwu-Ukwu and Nawfia communities are neighbours in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source told DAILY POST that both communities have been having dispute over land, but on Monday, some unidentified indigenes of Nawfia lured some members of Enugwu-Ukwu community through phone call to the disputed land and attacked them, leading to the death of three persons, while many others were wounded and already hospitalized. Already, leaders and…
Kwara United have apologised to the club’s supporters for their matchday one defeat to Niger Tornadoes in Ilorin. The Harmony Boys suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Ikon Allah Boys at the Kwara State Sports complex. The general manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy expressed his remorse over the setback. Badawiy pledged that the technical staff would meticulously address the areas of weakness and strive to reclaim their winning form. He also encouraged supporter not to relent in the discharge of their primary responsibility yo the team. Kwara United will take on El-Kanemi Warriors in their next league game. Kwara…
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has cleared the air on the swirling rumours linking Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen with a potential move to Chelsea in January. Romano spoke after a recent comment from former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi hinting at a potential move for Osimhen to Chelsea in the January transfer window. Chelsea tried signing the 25-year-old during the summer transfer window. However, the negotiations broke down despite the Blues making around four contract offers. The Premier League west London club was unable to match the current salary that Osimhen was earning at Napoli. Osimhen eventually ended up…
The Nigerian Correctional Service has expressed dismay with the stigmatisation and societal rejection forcing some freed inmates to return to its facilities. The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, made the observation at the annual national conference of The Podium, a social platform for Justice, held in Abuja. Represented by the NCoS Non-Custodial Head, DCG Abolade Benson, Nababa regretted that the process of reintegration of former inmates back into the society was experiencing setbacks. He further explained that their primary duty was to reform and we were trying our best, saying that many people still view people…
The House of Representatives has ordered the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to remit N3.602 billion to the Federal Government Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). Rep. Bamidele Salam, the Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, who gave the order during an investigative hearing in Abuja, said that the remittance was not one that is subject to personal interpretation. He said that it was a matter of law or regulation, and had nothing to do with the difference between the 25 percent and 50 percent as argued by JAMB. The Committee unanimously ordered that JAMB should pay the sum to the Fiscal Responsibility…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Sooj has hinted at separation from Nelly. Sooj made this known while revealing the personality traits he desires in a woman. This followed the lovers’ reconciliation from a recent disagreement. Nelly during a conversation with other housemates, Sooj, Topher, and Anita, revealed that she underwent Brazilian butt lift, BBL surgery, and also had a tattoo on her arm. Her revelation prompted Sooj to question if individuals with tattoos can donate blood, to which Topher responded with a nod. Pointing at her butt, Nelly said, “I did my this and this tattoo almost the…
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has urged the team to beat Rwanda today, Tuesday, to send a serious warning to the home team. The Amavubi top the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group that also has the Super Eagles. Torsten Spittler’s side have seven points from four matches, three points ahead of the Super Eagles, who are second from bottom. The East Africans will host the Super Eagles in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Tuesday (today). Udeze reckoned that victory over the hosts would send fears to the opposition. “Let’s…