The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress Committee has accepted Captain Joe Agada’s withdrawal from the chairmanship race in Kogi State. It was gathered that Agada announced his withdrawal from the race on Saturday morning. In a statement signed by the Head of Media Committee, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, the Congress said it has accepted the decision of Agada to withdraw from the race and wished him the best of luck. Okai described Agada’s earlier expectation to be announced unopposed as “outdated and anti-democratic.” He dismissed Agada’s reasons for withdrawal as “mere excuses” and emphasised that the party will no longer…
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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has flagged-off the construction of a Centre for Experiential Learning and Innovation as part of its sustainability plans for the Smart Green School system. The Centre, which is situated at the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu and comprises 25 model classrooms, ICT hub, and e-library, among other hi-tech sections and equipment will serve as training and retraining hub to groom teachers in digital innovation, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and such related areas to be able to function optimally in delivering knowledge in the state’s 260 smart schools. Flagging off the construction…
The global energy sector faces significant challenges, including increasing demand, aging infrastructure, and the integration of renewable energy resources. Data analytics has become a crucial tool in addressing these challenges, particularly through the development of smart grids and the optimization of renewable energy. By adopting data-driven approaches, energy companies can implement smart grids and renewable energy solutions to enhance energy efficiency, availability, and affordability. Data analytics offers effective solutions for addressing these energy challenges, drawing on expertise in both the energy sector and data analytics. The Growing Demand for Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Integration Traditional energy grids are currently…
Liverpool legend, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted the Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend. Arsenal will clash with Brighton on Saturday afternoon at Emirates Stadium. Newcastle United will tackle with Tottenham Hotspur, while Manchester United will host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Manchester City will face West Ham United, while Chelsea will take on Crystal Palace on Sunday. Lawrenson provided his prediction (via Paddy Power) as follows: Man United 1-2 Liverpool Arsenal 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion Newcastle United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur. Commenting on the West Ham vs Manchester City game, Lawrenson said: “West Ham have won one and…
Napoli have stripped Victor Osimhen of the no.9 shirt amid his failed move to Chelsea. Osimhen’s shirt will now be worn by Romelu Lukaku this season. Lukaku was signed by the Serie A club to replace the Nigerian striker, with the hope that he would move the other way to Stamford Bridge. However, with Osimhen’s future in limbo, the former Italian champions have decided to exile the player. Napoli have also removed Osimhen from their official Serie A squad. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Victor Osimhen has been excluded by Napoli’s Serie A squad list… and also…
Kelechi Ndukwe has made history as the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. Kelechi was promoted to the rank of Commander in the US Navy on Thursday August 29 2024. Sharing the news on his official X, a US Army Officer, Victor Agunbiade congratulated Ndukwe on his achievement. Sharing pictures from the promotion ceremony, Ogunbiade wrote; “Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the newest US Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe. The first Nigerian to have a command of the US Navy War Ship! Congratulations on your promotion Captain! Well deserved.” Reacting to the news on X, Chairman of the Nigerians in…
The Nigeria Police have promoted 160 police personnel in Zamfara State. This follows their efforts to boost the morale and motivation of officers on the frontlines in the fight against insecurity in the state. The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan, decorated the newly promoted police officers with their new ranks in Zamfara State. While addressing the newly decorated officers on Friday at the State Police Command headquarters, the Commissioner of Police said the promotion was part of ongoing efforts to boost the morale and motivation of officers on the frontlines in the fight against insecurity in the state.…
Thousands of people have been rendered homeless following heavy rainfall that destroyed many houses and farmlands in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, on Friday. DAILY POST reports that the flood, which started on Friday at about 8:14 a.m., destroyed many houses behind the State Police Commissioner’s residence, making it impossible for residents to save their valuable properties. A resident of the area, Ibrahim Muhammad Musa, said that the situation was very terrible, as the heavy rain took everyone by surprise, and people’s properties were destroyed by the uncontrollable flood. According to him, they were aware that the area is a…
A 35-year-old man named Emmanuel Urhobocha has been found dead in his house on Alafia Street, Sango-Ota, in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The deceased was found face down with a container of insecticide next to his body. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Saturday, said it happened at about 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Odutola disclosed that the roommate of the deceased, Obabiyi David, had gone to the Sango-Ota Police Division to report that his flatmate was acting odd and had even attacked him…
British band, Coldplay’s long-running ‘Music of the Spheres Tour’ has become the first rock music tour to gross over $1 billion. The tour surpassed Sir Elton John’s five-year farewell tour to become the highest-grossing rock tour in music history. The tour is also the first music tour to officially report a worldwide gross of over $1 billion, according to Billboard. DAILY POST reports that American singer, Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour became the first music tour to surpass $1 billion in revenue last year. However, Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres Tour’ is the first to officially report a worldwide gross of…