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Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has vowed never to surrender the state to blackmail and intimidation. Fubara said the state is the people’s inheritance. Hence, he would protect and defend it from blackmail. He spoke at the quarterly general meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt. The governor and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, were involved in a face-off over the political structure of the state. Wike, who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, had accused Fubara of neglecting the structure that brought him into power. The face-off between the duo led…
Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that his government is working hard to stop industrial actions in universities across the country. Tinubu, who was represented at the 17th convocation ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, by the Director of Tertiary Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Rakiya Iliyasu, stated this while addressing the university community as its visitor. The President said: “We are aware of the challenges facing higher education in Nigeria, and we are addressing it strategically and holistically. “Efforts are being made to address the infrastructure and human capital deficiencies through TETfund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund). “It…
Ahead of the Supreme Court judgement on the Kano State governorship election, the Nigeria Police Force, Kano Command, has again vowed to take strong measures against any planned protests and anything that would truncate the peace being enjoyed in the state. The Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel was speaking as the two major political parties, the New Nigerian People’s Party, NNPP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, resigned a peace accord. DAILY POST reports that tension is high in Kano as residents await the Supreme Court judgement on the controversial guber election. The Commissioner hinted that the State Joint Security…
Amid Nigeria’s currency shortage, the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians against counterfeit Naira banknotes. On Friday, the apex bank gave the warning in a notice titled ‘Beware of Counterfeit Naira Banknotes in Circulation’. The Bank urged all Deposit Money Banks, Financial Houses, Bureau de Change and the general public to be more vigilant and take all necessary precautions. It assured that it is working with security operatives to apprehend culprits. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the circulation of counterfeit banknotes, especially higher denominations, by some individuals for transactions in food…
Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State and one-time Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Nsima Ekere, is not guilty of allegations of conspiracy, diversion, and stealing of the sum of N118 million leveled against him, a police report has said. Also cleared by the police report are Messrs Techsel Products Limited, Mr. Idorenyin Udo Ekere, Dr. Aniekan Udo Ekere and Utibe Idorenyin Ekere. The affected persons were, between 2011 and 2014, accused by one Abasiama Idong of defrauding Akwa Savings & Loans Limited to the tune of N118m. The case, which was widely reported in the media…
The Oyo State Police Command said it has apprehended the policemen sighted in a now-viral video demanding money from a female biker who was on a tour of Nigeria from the Netherlands. The command, in a post on X on Thurday, said the operatives will face disciplinary actions. “Viral video portraying the regrettable misconduct of certain policemen along Moniya-Iseyin Road has been accessed. All those involved have been apprehended for immediate disciplinary actions. Supervision will be increased. Please report any misconduct to Xsquad on +2348023535470,” the post read. In the video, the officers had flagged down the biker, asking her…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed shock over the death of the son of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and former chairman of the Local Government Pensions Board, Prince Adebayo Adeyemi. Governor Makinde described the death of the late politician, who was also the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 House of Representatives Candidate in Oyo Federal Constituency, as a sad loss.Prince Adeyemi, popularly known as De Gov, died during a brief illness. The governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Prince Adeyemi, the people of Oyo Kingdom and the PDP family…
The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State legislatures of Nigeria, who is also the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has sought for a collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation towards the successful implementation of the Ministry’s various social intervention programmes for the vulnerable people at the grassroots. The Chairman said this when he led the delegation of the Conference of Speakers of State legislatures of Nigeria on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu in Abuja. Hon. Ogundoyin explained that the collaboration was imperative…
The Director General of Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA) Mr. Tilewa Folami has taken a bold step to officially seal his affair with Zeinab, the beautiful daughter of one time commissioner of Kano State and frontline politician Alhaji Mahmud Othman, with the Nikha slated for Friday, December 8, and wedding celebration Saturday December 9, 2023 in Kano. A source who spoke to this newspaper revealed that the affair between the two lovebirds blew into the open recently when the wedding invites came out as the lovers have been very discreet with their romance ” this action…
Everyone is looking to lose weight these days, but most people miss the one key to just how easy it really is: eating more fiber! While you need protein, healthy fats, and many vitamins and minerals for overall health, the one food that can help you stay fuller longer and keep your weight down is fiber-rich foods.