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EXPERTS ADVOCATE GENDER-SENSITIVE SOCIETY  Gender Experts across the five geopolitical areas of South-West Nigeria have called for a redress policy enactment that eliminates gender discrimination against women and girls. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day Sensitisation Workshop on the Revised 2021 National Gender - Policy across the six Geopolitical Zones of the South-West States, held at Ibis Hotel, Airport Road, Lagos, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada stated that despite discrimination being ingrained in our society, it is imperative to curb these menace from being embedded in the social development of our communities. Mrs. Dada, who was represented at the event by the Director of Domestic Violence, WAPA, Ms. Olorunfemi Toyin, said “Discrimination against Women takes various forms, however, we need to provide a framework for women and girls to seek justice and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions with keenness

LAGOS STATE COOPERATIVE COLLEGE TO CONTINUE ENJOYING TIES WITH LASU The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Tunji-Bello has expressed her readiness to continue with the working agreement between the institution and the Lagos State Cooperative College, especially in academic development. Professor Bello stated while welcoming members of the Lagos State Cooperative College Governing Council who paid a working visit to the Lagos State University, Ojo, recently, reiterating that her administration would not depart from the previous working agreement the College had with LASU. She said, "Government is a continuum. The already working agreement the College signed with the University while her predecessor was in office still subsists. The College should only do more by informing me of other areas we can collaborate".   Earlier, the Chairman of the Lagos State Cooperative College Governing Council, Mr. Oyebowale Raji had solicited continued healthy wor

LASG ORGANISES WORKSHOP FOR INTENDING RETIREES … Urges Participants to Invest Wisely The Lagos State Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Nigeria Insurer Association, has organised a workshop for intending retirees with an appeal to start preparing themselves mentally before retirement and the need to invest their retirement benefits wisely. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Sewanu Temitope Hundogan, who made the appeal in his address at the event, described retirement as a major life change which most people do not prepare for. He reiterated the need for them to be aware that it takes a lot of time than most people think to get used to the idea of retirement, stressing that it can not be done within months talkless of weeks, So, it is advisable to start preparing yourself mentally for it as early as possible. In his words, “You must know what you want to do in retirement by preparing adequately for it with your spouse and other members of your family. So, prepar

Nigerians Will Never Forget My Husband - Aisha Buhari Nigerian First lady, Aisha Buhari has said that her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered as President who placed premium on youth development. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday when she flagged off the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), she said the president was particularly passionate about the scheme, adding that his support for the scheme was driven by his belief for one Nigeria. “The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered as one, which places premium on youth development. “Mr President is particularly passionate about the NYSC. His support for the Scheme is driven by his belief in one Nigeria, and, sincere appreciation of the contributions of these young men and women. To this effect, the First Family always treat corps members serving in Daura, Katsina State, to presidential reception during Sallah festivities,” she said. She called on the management of the Scheme as well as the

Fayemi Declines EFCC Invitation, Gives Reason The former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has declined an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, over an investigation involving money laundering. DAILY POST sighted an invitation letter dated 12th May 2023, sent to Fayemi by the EFCC. According to the letter, the Commission said it needed clarifications from Fayemi as part of the investigation. The statement further disclosed that Fayemi’s scheduled interview with the EFCC would be held on 18th May 2023. However, Fayemi who had acknowledged the receipt of the commission’s letter via his legal representatives claimed he would not be available for the interview on that particular day. The former Minister of Solid Minerals stated that he would be engaged in the presentation and launching of two new books in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari.

I Will Handover Power On May 28 Instead of 29 - Ortom Benue State government said Governor Samuel Ortom will hand over to the incoming administration on Sunday, May 28, 2023 to avoid prolonging the event on Monday, May 29. It urged the incoming administration to judiciously use the N62 billion federal government funds meant to pay salaries, pensions and gratuities which the governor could not access for political reasons. The commissioner for information, Michael Inalegwu who briefed journalists yesterday after the State Executive Council (SEC), meeting, said based on political reasons Ortom was denied the money which was given to all states of the federation to pay salaries, pensions and gratuities. According to the governor, “After the official handover and Democracy Day, I will still be around for five months to establish atmosphere of cordiality with the incoming administration, before thinking of any other thing Inalegwu said N42 billion was made to clear all the arrears owed work

Robot Wives Expected In Circulation By September - Billionaire Elon Musk  Billionaire Elon Musk and his company are on their final stages of making a Robot Wife. The supply of Robot Wives is expected to be release in September 2023 and They will also reach Africa by November 2023. The man made Robot Wife will use batteries that last in accordance with menstrual circle. Batteries will only be charged for full three days and operate for a month. Sex with a Robot Wife will require a Password, Pattern or Fingerprint to avoid tempering. More photos below. 

13-Year-Old Wins 2023 Rivers Spelling Bee Competition *** A 13-year old student, Excellent Edwin-Isotu has won the 2023 Junior Category to represent Rivers State at the Nigeria Spelling Bee Competition. Master Edwin-Isotu, a student of Graduate High School, Port Harcourt, will represent the state in the national competition, scheduled to hold from July 26 to July 29 in Rivers State. The National Coordinator of the programme, Abdulsalam Ibrahim, in a statement on Tuesday, said the goal of the Nigeria Spelling Bee Competition was to promote literacy among Nigerian students, and reward learning with amazing opportunities. Mr Ibrahim said the competition was crucial as a lot of young people had formed the habit of using slangs, shortening words while writing, blaming the trend on the advent of social media. He said English language was a prerequisite for learning, adding that its mastering at all times should be considered pertinent, especially for students and young people, who were the f

SAD! Scores Kidnapped As Armed Robbers Block Garaku/Gudi Road  *** Armed robbers, Wednesday night attacked travellers on the Garaku/Gudi expressway in Nasarawa State.  The incident occurred around Mararaban Arusu  at the Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State where scores of travellers were abducted and whisked away to unknown destination.  According to an eyewitness, the gunmen also shot no less three passengers who were later confirmed dead at a nearby hospital.  The gunmen had shot on a heavy duty vehicle where it broke down and slowed traffic on the expressway before carrying out their operations amidst the heavy downpour.  Efforts to reach the DPO of Garaku Division proved abortive at press time. But a policeman said security operatives have been deployed to the area to bring the situation under control and ensure safety of travellers and other road users.  

The death toll in Tuesday’s attack in Fungzai and Kubwat villages in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 85 as search for missing persons continues in the affected communities.  National President, Mwaghavul Development Association, Joseph Gwankat, made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday May 17, after a security meeting at the palace of the traditional ruler in Mangu. He added that the search for missing persons is still ongoing in the affected communities. He lamented the k!llings and called on security operatives to come to their rescue. Gwankat, noted that several communities were attacked simultaneously by suspected herdsmen, leading to killings as well as burning of houses and destruction of farmlands in the affected communities. Protesting women also besieged the palace of the traditional ruler where the security meeting was convened with security chiefs, district heads and government officials led by the Deputy Governor

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SPORTS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, ABUJA  PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI TO DECLARE OPEN, AFRICAN STUDENT AND  YOUTH SUMMIT IN ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to declare open the 2023 Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit,  African Region in Abuja tomorrow, Tuesday 9th May, 2023, following his approval of Nigeria to host the Summit.  The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development,  Mr Sunday Dare, in his Office in Abuja today, stated that the Summit is jointly organized by the Youth Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Youth Programme, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development of Nigeria.  He stated that the Summit is an international forum  where young people interact with Heads of Government and make direct inputs into their commitment towards the development of the youth of their countries. Dare therefore called on the youth to remain focused so as to derive maximum benefits fr

METHANOL FUEL ADOPTION KEY TO SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Honourable   Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. (Sen.) Adeleke  Olorunnimbe  Mamora has said in a bid to unlock Nigeria Methanol Fuel sub-sector potential, Federal  Government’s intervention fund is needed to promote sustainable development. The Minister said this during a Round Table Interaction Session with Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) recently, in Abuja. According to the Minister, Methanol development is a strategic project, to further reduce total dependence caused by carbon emission, as well as embracing local content. Mamora said that the theme ‘’Enhancing Business opportunity for a methanol ‘driven economy’’ is aimed at engaging with the business community and to discuss the feasibility studies for the wide adoption of methanol fuel technology in Nigeria. He noted that the initiative is in accordance with the present administration order, to create jobs and move 100 million Nigeri

MALAMI EXTOLS THE BODY OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL FOR CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS JUSTICE SERVICE ,BID THEM FAREWELL The Honourable Attorney - General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (HAGF), Abubakar Malami has extolled the Body of Attorneys-General for their commitments and contribution towards Justice Service, said it would be his last address to the Body. “I must remark that today’s gathering is an emotional one for me as an individual, for it indeed offers me a unique opportunity to specially appreciate you all for contributing your quota to the development of our profession and nation at large. For majority of us, it is also an opportunity to bid farewell to one another on this platform’’ The Honourable Minister expressed this at the Body of Attorneys – General Conference held on Tuesday 16th May, 2023 in Abuja. In his remarks, Malami said, for over Seven Years, he had been privileged to relate and work together with dedicated public servants and some of the best legal minds. Moreove

WANTED BY THE EFCC Deepark Khilnani, 63, Indian/British citizen is wanted by the EFCC for Conspiracy and Money Laundering. If you have any information that could lead to his arrest, please do not hesitate to contact the EFCC immediately. 

Court Issues Bench Warrant Against Amaechi, APC Guber Candidate, Others  May 17, 2023 A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued a bench warrant against former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress at the 2023 election, Patrick Tonye-Cole; and former Commissioner for Energy, Augustine Wokocha. Recall that the Rivers State Government had filed a fresh criminal lawsuit on misappropriation of public funds against Amaechi, Wokocha and Cole after withdrawing its earlier suit. The trial judge, Justice Chiwendu Nwogu, also issued a bench warrant on Chamberlain Peterside, Sahara Energy Resources Limited, NG Powers-HPS Limited, and Cenpropsaroten Management Limited. When the matter of the alleged sales of Rivers State assets came up for plea, counsels for the defendants unanimously informed the court of their motion on non-service of court processes, but the presiding judge insisted on issuing the bench

Arewa Group Insists Tinubu Didn’t Win Presidential Poll, Shouldn’t Be Sworn-in May 17, 2023 A group under the aegis of Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA), has continued to disagree with the announcement of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect, saying that strong evidence shows that the All Progressive Congress (APC), and Tinubu lost the Presidential election. ACIPA questioned the continuous erosion of truth in the country, saying that the fabric of the nation is continually being destroyed by corrupt politicians who only seek to fill their pockets. “We have watched over the years as our values and heritage have been compromised and eroded, thus affecting the fabrics of our institutions and existence”, Chairman of ACIPA, Rev. Luke Shehu, said during a press briefing held at AREWA House Kaduna State on Tuesday. “The graveyard silence that welcomed the controversial announcement of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as winner speaks volume to the shame of both the desperate politici

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION IN RIVERS STATE SUSPENDS PRINCIPAL OVER ALLEGED WASSCE RACKETEERING The Rivers State Ministry of Education says it has suspended the Principal of Community Secondary School, Borokiri, Port Harcourt over alleged West African Senior Secondary School (WASSCE) Examination fee racketeering. Commissioner for Education, Professor Chinedu Mmom made the disclosure on Wednesday, 17th, May, 2023 to Journalists shortly after parents of students of the school who were excluded from writing the exams visited his office. Professor Mmom said he has also deployed another Principal to resume in the school immediately. According to the Education Commissioner, he said the Principal agreed in the presence of Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Borokiri Police Division that he short-changed some students of the school for external candidates he collected money from. Professor Mmom also revealed that he has urged the DPO to detain the Principal for investigation. Recall that some parents

Mancity Demolish Real Madrid To Reach Champions League Final May 17, 2023 The myth of Real Madrid invisibility in the UEFA champions league has been brought to an end by England Champion, Manchester City. The Manchester side put four pass the Spanish side in the 4-goal thriller. Bernardo Silva scored twice in a hugely impressive win over Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium, which sees that the blue side of Manchester booking a place in the final of the Europe most treasured tournament. Both of Silva’s goals came in a stunning first-half display by the hosts before Eder Militao’s own goal and a strike by substitute Julian Alvarez late on wrapped a dominant 4-0 win on the night and a 5-1 victory on aggregate. City, who are on the verge of winning the Premier League and are in the FA Cup final, will play Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul on 10 June as they look to win the Champions League for the first time. Pep Guardiola’s side outclassed the 14-times winners from the outset and only two st

GOVERNOR UZODIMMA SPEAKS ON SECURITY AT THE 2023 INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR INCOMING AND RETURNING GOVERNORS Governor Uzodimma has advised that in tackling security challenges in their States, Governors should be on the same page with the Government at the centre. The Governor who is participating in the ongoing induction for incoming and serving Governors, in Abuja, organised by the Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF) added that the President is the Commander in Chief and he is responsible for the provision and management of security in the country as such, working with the Government at the centre will help State Governors tackle security issues in their state. While encouraging a constructive partnership with the Federal Government in dealing with security challenges, Governor Uzodimma also advised his fellow Governors to have a good relationship with not just the security agencies in their States but also with the traditional rulers and locals in gathering intelligence. However, the Gove

A group of African leaders trying to broker peace in the war in Ukraine will launch their mission to Moscow and Kyiv next month, a senior South African government official said Wednesday. However, no leader from Nigeria was mentioned among the emissaries that would be meeting the parties in the Ukraine-Russia war. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have “agreed to receive” African heads of state in Moscow and Kyiv. Leaders of Zambia, Senegal, the Republic of Congo, Uganda, Egypt and South Africa, will lead the initiative which has been welcomed by the UN. "  The dates must be confirmed,” Zane Dangor, the director-general in South Africa’s Foreign Affairs ministry, told lawmakers. “But it will be early in June where the six heads of state will be shuttling between the two capitals to engage in the facilitating of peace talks or at least get towards a ceasefire.” “We have also engaged with othe

Bawa Advocates More International Collaboration in Asset Recovery Efforts  The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa today ,16th May, 2023, in  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for enhanced international collaboration in asset recovery efforts. He made the plea while signing a memorandum of understanding, MoU with the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) of Saudi Arabia, a development which marked a significant milestone in strengthening international partnerships to address the complex challenges posed by corruption.  The event was a follow up to the EFCC Chairman’s participation in the Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities in the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) Member States in December, 2022 to adopt the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention, where the two agencies had resolved to reinforce their commitment to combat corruption with an MoU. The NAZAHA is the lead anti-corruption agency in

 TESCOM DEBUNKS CLAIMS OF ONGOING RECRUITMENT OF MALE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has debunked the claims by some viral posts on social media platforms that there is an ongoing Job Recruitment for Male staff into the Administrative Offices of the Commission. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Commission said the job advertisement is false and fabricated, adding that it is a figment of the imagination of the dubious-minded individuals who are planning on defrauding unsuspecting members of the public with the fake advert. The Commission, therefore, enjoins the general public to disregard the content of the social media posts in its entirety, stressing that any recruitment by TESCOM would be announced through all the State Government Official communication channels.

 LASG PRESENTS POS MACHINES TO ANOTHER BATCH OF 1,500 UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS  In continuation of the distribution of free POS Machines as a way of empowering unemployed youths, the Lagos State Government has presented another 1,500 digitised POS Machines to a new set of beneficiaries from different Local Government Areas across the State.  The gesture is part of measures towards eradicating the lingering unemployment crisis in the State through wealth creation and employment strategies for sustainable economic growth of Lagos State.  Speaking during the distribution of the POS machine at the Ministry’s Conference Room recently, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke disclosed that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is aware of the needs of Lagosians, especially the youth population.  According to her, the State Government is exploring a multi-dimensional approach to invest in the capacity development of youths and unemployed citizens