Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed shock over the demise of the former Minister of Women and Youth Development, Mrs Salome Jankada. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Emmanuel Bello, Kefas described the deceased female politician as an accomplished leader who broke barriers for women in Nigerian politics. He described the late minister as a trailblazer and an icon of democracy whose life and career exemplified the hard work and determination of women who have paved the way for future generations. Recounting her political journey, the…
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The Russian government has issued a stern warning to France over the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, cautioning against what it perceives as attempts to intimidate the tech billionaire. DAILY POST reports that Durov, 39, was detained in Paris over the weekend on charges of failing to prevent the spread of illegal content on Telegram, allegations his company firmly denies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed Russia’s concerns on Tuesday, stating, “The charges are indeed very serious and require no less serious evidence. Otherwise, this would be a direct attempt to restrict freedom of communication and, I might even say,…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has harped on the indispensable role of the media in shaping the right narratives, fostering understanding and driving development. Idris spoke during a working visit to the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, headquarters in London. The minister’s visit to the BBC is part of bridge-building and cooperation efforts between Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and foreign and local media houses. At a meeting with the BBC’s top management, headed by Mr Jonathan Munro, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the BBC News and Director of the BBC World Service, Idris…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has assured that his administration is resolutely committed to wage relentless wars against kidnappers, bandits and marauding herders terrorising the state at border posts to safeguard the lives of the residents. Oyebanji said his government had fortified the border towns in partnership with conventional security networks, who were synergising with the natives and local hunters to ward off transborder criminals from Ekiti. In a bid to ensure development trickles to the grassroots, the governor promised to deploy the instrumentality of the Ekiti State Chiefs Law to ensure speedy and timely installation of traditional rulers, where…
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr will unveil his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya on Thursday. According to Joueurs Beninois, there is the possiblity of Paris Saint-Germain right-back Colin Dagba getting a call-up. Dagba has expressed interest in playing for Benin Republic. The Cheetahs are expected to begin preparation for the games this weekend. Rohr’s men will be guests of the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, September 7. They defeated their neighbours 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June. The Cheetahs will…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular assistance for Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who was arrested in France over allegations related to the spread of illegal content on the messaging platform. Recall that Durov, a Dubai-based tech mogul, was detained at Paris–Le Bourget Airport on Saturday. In a statement on Tuesday, the UAE’s foreign ministry expressed its concern over Durov’s arrest, stating its commitment to providing support. “The UAE is closely following the case of its citizen Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested by the French authorities in Paris. “We have submitted a request to…
Determined to entrench transparency and accountability in tax collection processes and operations at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has constituted a 12-member Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) with the mandate to ensure zero tolerance for unethical acts and corruption within the revenue-collecting agency. The body, which is to collaborate with anti-graft agencies, was inaugurated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Revenue House in Abuja, on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Adedeji, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Koleosho, urged the newly inducted members of…
Rwanda have started preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Libya and Nigeria. The Amavubi are currently preparing for the qualifiers on the training pitch of the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali. Head coach Torsten Spittler released a 36-man preliminary squad for both games last week. Spittler is expected to reduce the number of players in camp by weekend. Rwanda will travel to Tripoli to keep a date with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya on Wednesday, September 4. The East African will welcome the Super Eagles to the Amahoro Stadium three days later. AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Rwanda begin…
The member representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives, Adamu Hashimu Ranga, narrowly escaped being mobbed by angry youths who allegedly attacked his convoy in Ningi. DAILY POST reports that Ranga, who was elected in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had attended the burial of the late Emir of Ningi, Muhammadu Yunusa Danyaya, on Sunday along with other prominent figures from the Ningi Emirate Council. However, during the event, some youths of his constituency expressed their displeasure with his representation, accusing him of neglecting them since his election and relocation to Abuja. The…
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from professional football. Szczesny, who last played for Juventus, broke the news in a lengthy statement on his Instagram account on Tuesday. The Poland goalkeeper retired from professional football at the age of 34. He was released from his contract with Juventus at the end of last season. Szczesny recently played for Poland at this 2024 European Championship in Germany. “I left Warsaw, my hometown in June of 2006 to join Arsenal with one dream – to make a living out of football,” Szczesny said, announcing his decision to retire from…