Killings have continued unabated in Benue State despite pledges by both the government and the security agencies to end the decades of bloodshed. DAILY POST reports that at least 18 out of the 23 local government areas in the state have constantly come under security threats by the bloodthirsty armed attackers. This is as bandits and herdsmen militia have been on a rampage for years in the state, launching deadly attacks on several communities almost on a daily basis. Thousands of innocent citizens, including children, have been killed by the daredevil terrorists. Some women have also been raped while countless…
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Oil giant, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Sunday admitted that its financial strain may affect the sustainability of petrol supply. Its admittance came on the heels of reports that it is indebted to suppliers to the tune of about $6 billion. 2. Nigeria and China will open high-level economic discussions today in Beijing. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is leading the Nigerian delegation, arrived on Sunday morning to the warm embrace of his hosts. 3. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa and Service chiefs got…
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may rise as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPCL, has admitted financial constraints. DAILY POST reports that NNPCL’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye admitted on Sunday that the firm was strained by fuel supply costs. The company stressed that “This financial strain has placed considerable pressure on the Company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply”. The admittance confirmed a report that the prolonged fuel scarcity across the country is caused by the $6.8 billion debt owed by NNPCL to international oil suppliers. The development indicates that the NNPCL, which is…
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has sworn in the elected 13 Local Government Area council chairmen. The swearing in ceremony took place at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki on Sunday. Nwifuru, who said that the local government autonomy would be both financial and administrative, charged the newly elected chairmen to rise to their responsibilities. The governor tasked them to ensure they take good care of stakeholders and appointees of the government, including the ward councillors and traditional rulers so as to continue supporting the peace and unity of the state. “You are now autonomous both financially and administratively, and…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the swift investigation of the Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) scam. Falana made this call during Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, saying there is no better time to probe petrol scam than now. “It is high time the importation scam was investigated. I am not talking of the joke that is going on in the National Assembly. The media must help civil society organisations to expose the fraud,” he said. There have been reports that a $6 billion debt the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) owes petrol suppliers has worsened petrol scarcity…
Nigerian international musical celebrity, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has donated the sum of N150 million to Christ Embassy Church, Benin City, Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the Edo-born musician was in the state for the celebration of Edo@33 and performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6,000-capacity Edo Dome and a musical concert at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium at the invitation of the state government. Rema, who donated to the Edo Regional Headquarters of the church, located at Erediauwa Street off Ekenwa Road, said it was in appreciation of the church’s support for his family during a difficult…
Stanley Nwabali has rallied behind Victor Osimhen following the forward’s failure to secure a move away from Serie A club Napoli. Osimhen was determined to leave the Partenopei before Friday’s transfer deadline. A move to either the Saudi club Al Ahli or Premier League club Chelsea, however, collapsed. The forward, who has now been removed from Napoli’s Serie A squad, now faces the prospect of waiting till next year before playing active football at the club level. Nwabali took to social media to encourage his international teammate. “All great legends and all Hall of Fame fighters have their storylines. Good,…
Organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality show have unpaired the ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates. The housemates were unpaired shortly after the live show on Sunday. DAILY POST recalls that 14 pairs on the show, which began on July 28 with 28 housemates. Biggie, during the unpairing ceremony on Sunday, said each housemate would compete for the grand prize alone. “The crutches are hereby removed. You will continue their journey as solo players in the No Loose Guard house,” he added. BBNaija: Biggie unpairs housemates
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North senatorial district, has stated that his support for the creation of Anioma State stems from a deep commitment to the welfare and progress of his constituents at the national level. The senator made the declaration during the Anioma stakeholders summit at the weekend in Asaba. The stakeholder summit drew participants from all nine local government areas in the senatorial district. According to Nwoko, his commitment was to the advancement of the Anioma people. Nwoko denied speculations surrounding his alleged gubernatorial ambitions amidst his fervent advocacy for the creation of Anioma State. He said the…
Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher has claimed Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag will be sacked before the end of this season. Carragher stated this after Ten Hag’s men lost 3-0 to the Reds on Saturday. The defeat is United’s second in three games and they sit in 14th place ahead of the international break. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: “Ten Hag said in his interview ‘we will see where we are at the end of the season’. “In Jurgen Klopp’s third season [at Liverpool] they were in a Champions League final and you could see something building going…