The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has conducted airstrikes against terrorists in the Jubillaram area, southern Tumbuns, near Lake Chad, killing several militants. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the operation was made possible due to the forced migration of terrorists to higher ground following persistent rainfall. According to him, the NAF aircraft conducted an air interdiction mission, dealing a significant blow to the remnants of terrorists hiding in the area. “Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions revealed terrorists with salvaged belongings in makeshift…
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The Council for the Regulation of Engineering, COREN, has reiterated its commitment with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to a robust partnership aimed at preventing engineering failures, particularly building collapses in Nigeria. President of COREN, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, said this when he led a delegation to meet with ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, on Thursday in Abuja to review their 2014 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Abubakar stressed the need to update the MoU to reflect current realities, including the amendment of COREN’s Act in 2018, Nigeria’s accession to international accords, and recent incidents of building…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a committee to review and manage the various risks facing the country. Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr Olasupo Olusi made this known at the annual conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute, CRMI in Lagos on Thursday. He noted that the committee was expected to submit findings within four weeks to the presidency. According to him, President Tinubu understands the importance of risk management in the country’s economy, the reason for setting up a committee. “I am delighted to say that His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, who understands the importance of…
Arsenal are in talks with Bournemouth over a potential deal for goalkeeper, Neto, according to Sky Sports. Aaron Ramsdale is on the verge of completing a move from the Emirates to Southampton. But Mikel Arteta’s desire is to ensure there is competition for the number one shirt. Neto, 35, has two years left on his current contract at the Vitality Stadium. He has started all three of their matches in the 2024/25 campaign. Arsenal had previously been working on a deal for Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, which has not been ruled out, but Neto seems more likely. However, two keepers could…
The city of Benin is about to experience a musical event like never before! On the 30th of August 2024, all roads will lead to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as Nigeria’s very own global sensation, Rema, returns to his roots for a homecoming concert. And guess what? This epic night is proudly sponsored by Heineken, bringing even more excitement to the celebration. Why You Can’t Miss This Event1. Rema’s Grand Return to Benin: Rema, who has taken the world by storm with hits like “Dumebi,” “Calm Down,” and “Charm,” is coming back to where it all began. This is more…
Kumbi Titiloye has reassured Kwara United supporters that the club will continue to play their home games at the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin. The chairman of the club debunked rumours that the stadium was unfit to host league games. DAILY POST recalled that the Kwara State Sports Complex was listed among the seven stadia banned from hosting NPFL matches. “I want to emphasise unequivocally that our home games will be held at the Kwara State Stadium,” Titiloye told Kwara United’s media. “Our loyal supporters, fans, and football enthusiasts in Kwara should disregard any misinformation suggesting otherwise. “The government has…
Chelsea have qualified for the UEFA Conference League group stage, despite a 2-1 defeat at Servette on Thursday. The Blues travelled for the second leg of the play-off tie with a 2-0 advantage. They extended that lead on aggregate after Christopher Nkunku converted an early penalty in Switzerland. However, the hosts fought back with goals through Jeremy Guillemenot and Enzo Crivelli. But it was not enough as Chelsea progressed with a 3-2 aggregate. The Premier League are in the competition despite finishing sixth last season. UEFA Conference League: Chelsea lose 2-1 to Servette, qualify for group stages
The Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, has announced a temporary road closure and traffic diversion in the vicinity of the Rigachikun-Kawo-Mando area, in Kaduna. Major Mohammed Maiwada, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Defence Academy, in a statement, said the road closure will be between August 30, 2024, from 7 am to 11 am on Friday. According to the statement: “The affected area will be from the Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (at the Nigerian-Turkish International School Junction) in Rigachikun-Kawo Fly Over-Mando-Afaka. “This temporary road closure/diversion is necessary to ensure the safe conduct of the “Endurance Run,” a key training exercise for all…
A civil society group, Advocates of Justice in Africa, AJA, has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the recent shake-ups in the Department of State Services, DSS and the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, to the oil and gas sector. DAILY POST recalls that President Tinubu earlier in the week approved the appointments of Adeola Ajayi as the new DG of DSS and Mohammed Mohammed as the new DG of NIA. There has been widespread jubilation over the exit of Yusuf Bichi. Reacting to developments, the group, in a statement by its convener, Johnson Ali Usman, said the establishment of…
The Ogun State Government has warned armed herdsmen who encroach on the Ilaro Forest Reserve and threaten law-abiding citizens to stop such acts. Commissioner for Forestry Taiwo Oludotun gave the warning on Thursday during a peace meeting with stakeholders from Ilaro, held in Abeokuta. Oludotun, while calling on the leaders of the herdsmen to be more proactive at ensuring their members keep off the forest reserves, added that the state would no longer fold its arms and watch them threaten law-abiding citizens. “Government would no longer fold its arms and watch herdsmen threaten law-abiding citizens with dangerous weapons and AK-47…