Be bold in implementing electoral laws – SDP tells INEC

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to be bold in implementing provisions of electoral laws and the Constitution in future elections. The SDP National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, said this when he spoke with the News

School feeding to gulp N100bn in 2024 – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says part of the recently signed N28.7 trillion 2024 budget component is N100 billion allocated for school feeding programmes. He made this statement on Monday while signing the 2024 appropriation bill into law in the State House in Abuja. Tinubu

Plateau massacre: CDS confirms arrests, vows to reclaim captured communities

In the aftermath of the Christmas Eve massacre that claimed over 200 lives in two local government areas of Plateau State, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has confirmed that the Nigerian military has made significant progress in capturing suspects linked

Police confirm gunmen kidnap passengers in Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners by Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were in transit, were said to have been ambushed by gunmen who

Gunmen kidnap council chairman in Nasarawa

Gunmen have kidnapped the council chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Mr Safiyanu Andaha. Mr Safiyanu was abducted alongside one Alhaji Adamu Custom. DAILY POST gathered that the victims were abducted by the daredevil assailants on Monday at about 8:30

I narrowly escaped death on New Year’s Eve – Actress Mary Njoku

Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku has recounted how she narrowly escaped death on New Year’s Eve. The thespian said she could have been involved in a “major” accident a few hours into 2024, but the situation was miraculously averted. She said she escaped

Ondo: Rasaq Obe denies paying Akeredolu’s wife, son to be Commissioner

The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in Ondo State, Razaq Obe, has denied allegations that he paid money to secure his appointment under the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s administration. Obe maintained that his appointment was not based on any financial transactions

5AM in Owerri: Rapper UC Flamez to open 2024 music account on January 17

Rapper Chukwu Elijah Onyemauchechukwu aka UC Flamez on a social media post revealed that his first single for 2024 will be released on January 17. The single titled ‘5AM in Owerri’ according to the post is part of an EP project the rapper

Abia: Otti warns traditional rulers, landlords against harboring criminals

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has reiterated his warning to traditional rulers, landlords and heads of organizations in the state against tolerating criminal activities in and around their domains. The Governor who gave the warning during his new year broadcast to Abia citizens,

Adamawa community advocates ban on tobacco sale

Traditional, religious and community leaders in Uding South area of Pella District in Hong LGA of Adamawa State have advocated a ban on open sale of tobacco to discourage youngsters from smoking. The leaders, who spoke in turns during a sensitization and awareness