The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Thursday, said his administration is committed to the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Governor Uba Sani stated this when he received in audience the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, Comrade Mohammed Abba Isa, and his team at Sir Kashim House, Kaduna. Uba Sani, who wrote on his verified Facebook page, assured his visitors that he shall continue to give them opportunities to thrive and realize their potentials to the fullest. “Our policies and programmes have prioritized the interests of persons with disabilities…
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Members of the Peace Committee in Chanchanji community of Takum Local Government Council of Taraba State have expressed concern over the recent arrest of its chairman, Salem Mela and his family members. Mela, his wife, and his six children were reported to have been arrested in the early hours of Thursday by men suspected to be from the Department of State Services (DSS). Condemning the arrest, the committee, in a release made available to journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, on Thursday, demanded the immediate release of Mela’s wife and children. The release, which was signed by the committee’s Secretary,…
The swift response of the Kwara State Fire Service averted a major disaster on Otte-Ilorin expressway on Thursday. A bus loaded with cosmetics collided with an overturned truck ladened with perfume and honey leading to a fire outbreak. Spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement disclosed that the incident occurred at 08:12 hours. “The Kwara State Fire Service swiftly responded to a fire outbreak following a truck rollover at Otte, Ogbomosho Bode Saadu Expressway, Kwara State. The incident involved a bus carrying cosmetic products and a truck loaded with perfumes and honey. “Upon arrival at the…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has waded into the attacks on the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu over his declaration that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will take over Abia State in 2027. It could be recalled that Kalu, while appearing on a media show, had declared that as number 6 citizen of the country, his state won’t remain in opposition. His speech has attracted wild condemnation, especially from members of the Labour Party, Governor Alex Otti’s political platform. However, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, the National President…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has said it has apprehended three suspected streetlight cable vandals in Katsina State. The spokesman of the Corps, DSC Buhari Hamisu stated this while parading the suspects in Katsina on Thursday. He said operatives of the Special Anti Vandal Patrol, apprehended the suspects (names witheld) at different locations in Katsina metropolis. “The suspects belonged to a notorious syndicate that specialises in vandalising streetlight armored cables and theft while carrying arms in their operations,” he said. He said the suspects conspired with their accomplices now at large, and vandalised streetlight cables at Usman…
The Federal Government Palliatives Committee for Kano State, under the chairmanship of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has assured equitable distribution of the 23,644 25kg bags of rice allocated to the state by the Federal Government to those in need. The committee, which includes members from the All Progressives Congress (APC), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), as well as religious and traditional rulers, met at the National Assembly on Thursday to finalize the modalities for the distribution of the commodity. Responding to questions from journalists after the meeting,…
Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has decided to step away from the Belgium national team. Courtois disclosed this in a lengthy statement on his Instagram account on Thursday. The former Chelsea shot-stopper explained his decision, citing a lack of confidence under Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco. Courtois and Tedesco reportedly clashed over Belgium’s captaincy. The 32-year-old was left out of Belgium’s Eiro 2024 squad because of injury. “I want to address the Belgian fans and supporters of our national team,” Courtois’ statement partly read. “I feel privileged to have had the honor of wearing the national Jersey. “Unfortunately, following the events…
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying opponent, Zimbabwe on Thursday unveiled their new head coach, Michael Nees. The Warriors have been without a substantive head coach since Brazilian Baltemar Brito left the post last year. Nees has been mandated to ensure Zimbabwe qualify for their first-ever World Cup. Zimbabwe currently occupy last position in Group C with two points from four games. The German’s first official game in charge of the Warriors will be the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya next month. The 57-year-old has previously managed the Seychelles and Rwandan national team.…
The Naira slumped massively on Thursday against the Dollar at the foreign exchange market 24 hours after a significant gain. FMDQ data showed that the Naira fell to N1586.11 per dollar on Thursday from N1543.84 exchanged on Wednesday. This represents a N42.27 depreciation against the Dollar compared to the N1543.84 exchanged on Wednesday. Similarly, at the black market, the Naira fell by N5 to exchanged at N1620 per dollar Thursday from N1615. This comes as the foreign exchange transaction turnover stood at $120.20 million on Thursday, according to FMDQ data. DAILY POST recalls that the Naira had appreciated significantly to…
The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has stated that the safety concerns raised about the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 jet purchased during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo justify the acquisition of the controversial Airbus A330 recently purchased by President Bola Tinubu’s government. DAILY POST recalls that the Airbus A330, purchased for about N150 billion, has triggered mixed reactions from concerned Nigerians. While some condemned the move, citing the country’s challenging economic situation, others believe that the Nigerian President deserves a better aircraft following reports that the old jet had once malfunctioned. The Special Adviser to the President on Information…