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The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on a proposal seeking the creation of Kurya Madaro Local Government Area in Zamfara State, to be carved out of the existing Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. A memorandum detailing the justification for the creation of the proposed council was submitted to Hon. Aminu Jaji, who represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, for onward transmission to the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Jaji, who also chairs the House Committee on Ecological Fund, said the creation of the local government is long overdue and expressed optimism that the…
Abia State State government has advised the people of Ndiwo and Amaba Ubibia communities in Bende LGA of the State to refrain from further land conflict, assuring that it is committed to resolving longstanding land dispute between them. The land dispute which has lingered for sometime, had in 2022, tragically led to the death of Mr. Paul Udoncha, the father of Mr Chukwuma Paul and the destruction of their house. Addressing the two communities in his office in Umuahia during a peace meeting, Abia State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu called for peaceful coexistence between them. Emetu, who emphasised that the…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has named the immediate past Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Imo State Chapter, Rev. Dr. Divine Eches Divine as his Special Adviser on Religious Affairs. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachukwu made the appointment known in a press statement made available to journalists. He stated that the Governor while congratulating Rev Eches on the new appointment described him as a man of integrity who will help to advance the course of religious tolerance among different faiths in the State. According to the press statement, it was expected that the…
At least 66 destitutes and street beggars have been arrested and remanded by the Kwara State government for violating the ban on street begging, DAILY POST reports. They include 21 children, 28 women and 17 men, according to a credible source in the Ministry of Social Welfare Development in Ilorin on Friday. They were arrested along Post Office, Sulu Gambari road, Ibrahim Taiwo road, Asa Dam road, Geri Alimi roundabout, Offa Motor park and Tanke areas of Ilorin metropolis. The exercise is part of the crusade to rid the state of miscreants and street begging by the state government. They…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says under the new tax laws, Nigerian households earning N250,000 or less per month should be exempted from personal taxes. He spoke on ‘Politics Today,’ a Channels Television programme, on Thursday, a few hours after President Bola Tinubu assented to four new tax bills. 2. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared the restoration of peace in Rivers State. Wike said he, the suspended Governor of the State, Siminalayi Fubara, and…
The decision of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje to resign from his position has been attributed to alleged move by former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso to join the ruling party. DAILY POST reports that Ganduje had on Friday submitted his resignation letter to the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola in Abuja. Although reports indicated that the former Governor tendered his resignation on the ground of ill health, more details have begun to emerge. A source privy to the development told DAILY POST on Friday night that Ganduje’s move was sequel to Kwankwaso’s plan to…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has once again asked the federal government to free the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, after four years in detention. This was contained in a statement its National Publicity Secretary, Ezechi Chukwu, on Friday in Enugu. Chukwu pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to use his constitutional powers and diplomatic instruments to free Kanu in the spirit of equity, fairness and inclusive justice. Ohanaeze’s spokesman further said it was exactly four years since the arrest and detention of Kany in Kenya, before he was extradited to Nigeria. “The question of Nnamdi Kanu’s…
Final year students of Gyutiev Model College, Saghev Ward, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, have reportedly set ablaze the residence of their principal, Mr Isaac Yina. The incident, according to reports, occurred in the early hours of Friday. The students alleged that the principal failed to register them for the 2025 National Examinations Council, NECO examination, despite having collected N85,000 from each of the 178 students. When contacted by DAILY POST, the Public Relations Officer of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, stated that she had not yet received the report. She, however, assured our correspondent that “when…
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen’s priority is to join Galatasaray on a permanent transfer if a move to a top European club fails during this summer’s transfer window. This was disclosed by football commentator Evren Turhan, who was evaluating Galatasaray’s transfer agenda for the summer. Turhan added that Galatasaray’s management is also aware of Osimhen’s top preference, noting that the player’s situation will be clarified by July 10. “The Victor Osimhen issue will definitely be clear by July 10. If Europe doesn’t work, Osimhen’s priority is Galatasaray,” Turhan was quoted by Habersarikirmizi as saying. “Galatasaray management said this. President Dursun Özbek…
An expectant mom shares the heartwarming and unconditional support she received from her best friend throughout her pregnancy journey. She penned a heartfelt message to her best friend on her TikTok appreciating her for always showing up for her even till this very moment. From emotional check-ins to calming words down to her baby bump photoshoot appointment dressing up in the same matching outfits, she had always been by her side. In the photoshoot for her baby bump, the lady’s best friend was the one to accompany her. They even wore the same outfit, with matching human hair. Her tribute…