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The National Chairman of the Pan Niger-Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has said that the relative calm currently being experienced in Rivers State is the result of perseverance and dialogue led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other stakeholders, rather than the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as sole administrator. Igali, […]
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the safety record of the Dangote Group, following the rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks by the company. In a statement reported by Channels Television on Wednesday, […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has renewed his call for stronger efforts to enhance women’s participation in Nigerian politics, stressing that gender inclusion is vital to the health of the country’s democracy. Speaking at recent engagements with stakeholders, Prof. Yakubu urged the National Assembly to consider affirmative […]
Germany has called on the United States to uphold the freedom of the press, warning that recent visa restrictions targeting foreign journalists could undermine media independence and democratic values. German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul made the appeal on Wednesday, September 17, stressing that journalists must be able to work without fear of restrictions or […]
An air traffic controller’s unexpected nap on Monday night caused flight delays and left tourists stranded mid-air over Corsica. Air Corsica Flight XK777, an Airbus A320neo traveling from Paris-Orly to Ajaccio, was forced to circle above the airport for about 18 minutes after the sole controller on duty failed to respond to communications. […]
The Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale Council of Chiefs, Chief Fassy Yusuf, has asserted that the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be determined by the kingmakers and the Funsegbuwa ruling house, rather than solely by the Ifa oracle. Fassy indicated that a new monarch is anticipated before the […]
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has issued a call for swift evaluation and immediate intervention in response to the flooding in the local government areas of Gada, Kebbe, and Dange/Shuni. The resolution was adopted during the plenary session on Wednesday, following a joint motion of urgent public significance put forth by lawmakers Kabiru […]
The debate over Nigeria’s economic hardship deepened this week as Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the government has failed to tackle hunger and poverty. Atiku, through his media team, had argued that two years into Tinubu’s presidency, there was little […]
Authorities of the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended an impersonator posing as a soldier along with three alleged car thieves in Jigawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the development in a communiqué released to the DAILY POST on Wednesday. As detailed in the communiqué, the arrests occurred on […]
Two journalists abducted in Burkina Faso more than a year ago have been freed and reunited with their families, according to relatives and press freedom groups. The journalists Adama Bayala of private broadcaster BF1 and Alain Traoré, editor-in-chief of Omega Media were taken in June and July 2024, respectively. Their release was confirmed on […]
