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2023 Election: All Eyes Now On The Judiciary - Catholic Bishops Catholic Bishops have appealed to the Judiciary to save the Nigeria’s democracy, arguing that all eyes are now on it to remedy the obvious irregularities that marred the 2023 general elections. The Bishops of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province who met in Umuahia, Abia State, expressed disappointment over the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to live up to its promise to deliver a credible poll. In a communiqué issued after their meeting at Umuahia Diocesan Secretariat, the Bishops urged the Judiciary to redeem the situation in the interest of Nigeria’s democracy. “The hope, at the moment is that the judiciary will rise up to the challenge and rescue our ailing democratic experiment”, the communique read in part. The Bishops accused INEC of colluding with corrupt politicians to compromise the polls. ”Many people had trusted the repeated assurances by the Independent National Electoral Commission (I

Tears As Bandits Kill Scores, Abduct Many Villagers In Zamfara Community Gunmen suspected to be terrorists attacked Kwatar community, close to Gidan Zala, Kotorkoshi district of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, killing scores and kidnapping many villagers. DAILY POST reliably gathered that the bandits invaded the community in the wee hours of Friday without security operatives intervention. According to a police officer from the village, Ismaila, many villagers were killed while some were kidnapped, with many escaping with various degrees of injuries in the deadly operation by the terrorists. “My father, elder brother and his wife were also killed along with many villagers in the attack”, he added.

It's Now A Criminal Offence For One Bushel Of Rice Not To Reach 100 Cups - Ebonyi Governor, Nwifuru  Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has said it is now a criminal offence to sell one bushel of rice which is not up to 100 Cups, Igbere TV reports.  Governor Nwifuru stated this during a meeting with stakeholders of Abakaliki Rice Mill.  According to him, "Earlier today, I invited the stakeholders of Abakaliki Rice Mill for a crucial meeting, over certain indications that pointed to steady decrease in value of the industry, chiefly due to leadership problems." "I have therefore directed that the operations of the Abakaliki Rice Mill must return to the best standards, where a bushel of rice must be 100 cups complete, while half bushel must be 50 cups complete. It is now a criminal offense to shortchange customers. The current leadership will serve out their remaining tenure and everyone has to obey their instructions." "We all have to work together and explore

Cooking Gas Price To Rise Next Week, Say Marketers Tougher times are ahead of gas consumers, as marketers have hinted that prices will go up next week. The President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, Olatunbosun Oladapo, said gas consumers should brace themselves for price hikes starting next week. He cited rising international prices, high tax rates and prices of vessels, forex scarcity, and naira devaluation as some of the reasons for the intended price review. “It is starting next week because international prices have gone up. The prices of vessels have gone up and taxes are high, but consumers are not earning more. “Their purchasing power has gone down. Everybody is crying. Consumers, middlemen, and retailers are feeling the impact because business is now on the low side,” he said. Olatunbosun described the imminent price increment as unfortunate. “The situation is very unfortunate because prices are going higher. Nigerian consumers are passing thro

Don Jazzy’s Mavin Unveils New Female Artiste, Lifesize Teddy Mavin Records has added a new female artiste, Lifesize Teddy, to its array of musical talents. The Chief Executive Officer of the Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, took to his Twitter handle to do the unveiling on Wednesday evening. Introducing the artiste, Don Jazzy said she is a rapper, poet, singer and songwriter. The music executive wrote, “Unveiling a new artist is a reminder of how an artist have let themselves go through the laid down process of the Mavin academy, the testament of our faith in them and the coming together of our hardwork. “With the power vested in me by the Supreme Mavin Dynasty it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Mavin’s latest signee. Rapper, poet, singer and songwriter Lifesize Teddy. Pls follow and welcome Lifesize Teddy. According to the video accompanying Don Jazzy’s post, Lifesize Teddy’s EP is expected to drop midnight on Wednesday.  

Female Medical Doctor Who D!ed In Lagos Hospital Elevator Crash has been Laid To Rest amidst tears. Her sister penned down emotional tribute to bid her farewell 👇 "Today my sister was buried. The pain my family and I are going through is indescribable. To so many people Vwaere is just another sad story of how the Nigerian government has and continues to fail its people but she’s more than that. She was a daughter, granddaughter,sister, girlfriend , friend, niece, our dockie who worked tirelessly helping people. We want her to be remembered as the beautiful, hardworking, loving, selfless, caring and intelligent woman she was. Vwaere even though you are no longer physically here with us you will live on in our hearts. Thank you for all the amazing memories. We will cherish them forever. We would like to thank and appreciate every single person that attended her funeral today. Thank you for all the support and well wishes in this difficult time. Vwaere is resting now 🖤🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️”

Hoodlums Loot, Burn Former Nigerian Federal Lawmaker's House In Imo Some hoodlums have razed the residence of the immediate past member representing the Orlu/ Orsu/ Oru East federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Jerry Alagbaso. This comes barely two days after the residence of the Eze-elect of Okwuru Orsuihiteukwo in the Orsu local government area of the state, Chief Ezekiel Nwokedi, was burnt by yet-to-be-identified assailants. Also, barely 24 hours earlier, houses belonging to the member representing the Ihiala federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr Paschal Agbodike, were burnt in his hometown, Mbosi in the Ihiala council area by arsonists. SaharaReporters learned that the house of the ex-lawmaker, who represented the federal constituency for 12 years in the House of Representatives, was burnt by hoodlums early on Wednesday. The assailants reportedly invaded his house while the occupants were asleep. Like in the case of the Eze-elect

17-year-old student falsely accused of stealing iPhone 7 d!es after torture by task force in Adamawa A 17-year-old senior secondary student, Abdullahi Tukur Abba, has died after he was allegedly tortured by security personnel attached to Operation Farauta in Yola, Adamawa State.    The SS 2 student, who was writing his SSCE, was arrested on August 5, 2023, after a neighbour accused him of stealing his iPhone 7 and lodged a complaint with the task force. Abdullahi was allegedly beaten to a stupor by the task force before he was admitted at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola where he passed away on Wednesday, August 9.  A counsel for the family of the deceased, Barrister Abubakar Hamman Diram, who confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust in Yola, said Abdullahi died after spending four days in a coma. “A mobile phone was stolen in the neighbourhood and a boy claimed that he took the phone and gave it to Abdullahi. But he (Abdullahi) swore that he knew nothing about it

Homeless Nigerian man arrested for allegedly beating 61-year-old woman to dëäth in Italy A 37-year-old homeless Nigerian migrant identified as Nweke Chukwuka, has been arrested for allegedly beating a 61-year-old woman, Iris Setti, to dëäth in Italy.    The attack occurred on Saturday evening, August 5, 2023, at around 10:30 pm in the city of Rovereto in Trento when Iris Setti was walking through a public park in the Santa Maria district of the city and was set upon by the suspect, a Nigerian living on the street. It was gathered that the suspect attacked the woman in the street in an apparent rape attempt so vicious that the woman later died in hospital from her injuries.  According to a report from the newspaper Il Giornale, the Nigerian may have either been trying to rape the victim or possibly trying to rob her and it is also unclear whether or not the woman knew the man. What is clear is that she was viciously beaten, with witnesses claiming to have seen the man throw the woman to

Tinubu’s pushback over academic records is suspicious – Atiku’s US lawyer Counsel to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Angela Liu, has pointed out that the “vigorous opposition” by President Bola Tinubu over his academic records is suspicious. A US court had dismissed a suit seeking Tinubu’s academic records after Atiku withdrew the case. An aide to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Phrank Shaibu, noted that his principal withdrew the suit in order to avoid abuse of court processes. However, in a statement on Wednesday, Liu said Tinubu should be eager to clear the controversy surrounding his academic records at the American institution. “Mr Tinubu should have been keen to clear up any inconsistencies in his academic achievements and set the records straight by allowing the expedition of the legal process,” she said. “If there is an explanation for the discrepancies we have identified, we would think that Mr Tinubu would be eager to provide it. “If you would like to p

Fisherman catches sea turtle in in Oyorokoto community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. More photos below.   

Their rejection is your direction” Kemi Afolabi shares deep words as she steps out with daughter Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has spoken on the benefit of rejection as she steps out with her teenage daughter, Darasimi. Kemi Afolabi shared photos from their moments at the premiere of Odunlade Adekola’s hit movie, “Orisa”. The actress in company of her daughter revealed that rejection leads to direction and only God’s support is eternal. “Their rejection is your direction. Put it all on God, ONLY Allah’s support is eternal.  

Student arrested for cült!sm and chopp!ng off his stepmother's hand in Niger state The Niger State Police Command has arrested three students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University for alleged involvement in cult!sm. Spokesman of the Command, Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, noted that the arrest of the suspects was based on credible intelligence.  According to the PPRO, police operatives attached to Lapai Div arrested the suspects; Tanko Augustine Solomon, 27, of Maikunkele, Idris Hamza,25, of Maikunkele and Idris Hayatullahi,25, of Lokoja, Kogi State. Abiodun said they were arrested in their various residences, off-campus in Lapai for being suspected to be cult members. “During interrogation, the suspects claimed to be IBBU students, as Tanko confessed that they belong to the Neo-black movement (NBM) and his mission was to initiate more students from the school to fight for the black racism movement," the PPRO said. Further inv

Ag. IGP LAUNCHES SOP ON SAFE SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA INITIATIVE Organizes Workshop on Safe Schools Initiative for Strategic Police Managers The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for Schools Protection Squad (SPS) and organized a workshop on the Safe Schools Initiative for Strategic Police Managers today August 9, 2023, at Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. This follows the recent establishment of Schools Protection Squad, a high-profile special unit for the protection of schools and educational institutions across the country. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual is a comprehensive document that provides clear guidelines for the smooth operationalization of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS). It spells out the organizational framework of the unit, procedures for mobilization, and code of conduct for officers assigned to the unit. It equally provides procedures for collaborati

Ag. IGP KAYODE EGBETOKUN REAPPOINTS ACP MUYIWA ADEJOBI AS FPRO Following the recent promotion of ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reappointed him as the Force Public Relations Officer. This is based on a recent posting communication with reference number TH.5361/FS/FHQ/ABJ/V.4/649 dated 8th August, 2023 from the office of the Force Secretary to that effect. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan where he studied Archaeology and Geography (Combined Honours), also holds a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University. He was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ogun State Command from 2008 – 2016; PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016; PPRO Lagos State Police Command between September, 2020 and August, 2021; Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja

 Akpabio says money sent to senators to enjoy holiday The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has told the senators in the Upper Chamber that the clerk of the National Assembly will send some money into their various bank accounts to enable them to enjoy their holiday. In the video which surfaced online on Wednesday, August 9, Akpabio made the statement before a motion of adjournment was moved at the end of the Senate’s ministerial screening. He said, “In order to enable all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts by the clerk of the national assembly.” Shortly after, the head of the nation’s upper chamber was alerted by some of his colleagues that the plenary session was live on television. Akpabio then made another statement to ‘counter’ what he had earlier revealed. He said, “I withdraw that statement.” He continued, “In order to allow you to enjoy your holiday, the Senate President has sent prayers to your mailboxes to assist you to go on a safe j

 NAFDAC warns South-East residents against using carbide to ripen fruits The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned the general public that fruits ripened with calcium carbide and buying drugs from hawkers is a complete risk that could lead to death. The Director-General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this on Tuesday, in her keynote address during the media sensitisation workshop on “Dangers of drug hawking and ripening of fruits with calcium carbide”, held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. Adeyeye said the chemicals in calcium carbide were hazardous to pregnant women and children and will lead to headaches, dizziness, mood disturbances, mental confusion, memory loss, swelling in the brain caused by excessive fluids, sleepiness, seizure, and others. The programme was organised by NAFDAC for the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists, South-East Zone with a view to sensitising residents of the region on the dangers and risks associated with

Emir Sanusi Meets Niger Coup Leaders The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) met the military leaders after the junta aborted a meeting with representatives of African Union (AU), Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and a top US diplomat.  

More information has emerged on the circumstances surrounding the death of the founder of Fountain of Life Church, Lagos Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, who passed away in the US on August 7.  The Nation reports that the respected preacher had health issues mainly triggered by personal tragedies.   A source close to the family was quoted as saying ‘’He really didn’t get over the losses he suffered. He tried to be strong but there is a limit to what a man can take.”   Pastor Taiwo, as he is fondly called, lost his first wife, Pastor Bimbo, in a Sosoliso plane crash in 2005. She was 45. The source said the death left the Pastor who shared a well-known synergy with the wife, who he met at the University of Ibadan as an undergraduate shattered. “Pastor was more devastated by what people said after Pastor Bimbo died than what actually happened. Many people said nasty things that saddened his heart. He was touched by the savagery of the comments. Well, he had no choice and decided to move on despite t

Prince Harry’s ‘His Royal Highness’ title removed from royal family website Prince Harry’s His Royal Highness (HRH) title has finally been removed from the Royal Family Website, three years after it was agreed he would lose it in the Megxit agreement. In 2020 the Sussexes stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family. The palace then announced that Meghan and Harry would give up their HRH titles. Back in January 2020, an official statement from the family shared the news regarding the couples’ titles. “The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family,” the statement said. However, the HRH title has finally been removed from his profile on the Royal Family website. Not only has his HRH title been revoked, but his position on the Royal Family landing page has been lowered. It now sits near the very bottom of the list, followed only by the disgraced Prince Andrew. Above them sits the profiles of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester an

Popular Nollywood Actor Turns Uber Driver In America, Gives Reason Veteran Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin, has revealed how he ended up being an Uber driver in the United States of America after he became stranded. the 46-year-old thespian recounted his ordeal while appearing on a recent episode of the King of Talks podcast, hosted by comedian Teju Babyface. According to Benjamin, he relocated from Nigeria to America after someone promised him movie gigs, but he later disappointed him. Veteran Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin, has revealed how he ended up being an Uber driver in the United States of America after he became stranded. The 46-year-old thespian recounted his ordeal while appearing on a recent episode of the King of Talks podcast, hosted by comedian Teju Babyface. According to Benjamin, he relocated from Nigeria to America after someone promised him movie gigs, but he later disappointed him. The movie star said he could not return to Nigeria because his partner of life at

 We may be pushed to invade Niger — US tells coup plotters The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that America may be pushed to be involved militarily if the country’s military rulers do not return to constitutional order. The US acting Deputy Secretary, Victoria Nuland, in a special briefing on Niger disclosed this via a teleconference on Tuesday. She noted, “…There is still a lot of motion here on many sides with regard to where the governance situation will go. “So we will be watching that closely and there are a number of regional meetings coming up and consultations with allies and partners that we need to make. So we’ll be watching the situation, but we understand our legal responsibilities and I explained those very clearly to the guys (Niger junta) who were responsible for this and that it is not our desire to go there, but they may push us to that point, and we asked them to be prudent in that regard and to hear our offer to try to work with them to solve this

I Gave Up On Nigerian Elections After June 12 Annulment - Pete Edochie Pete Edochie says he gave up on Nigerian elections after the annulment of the June 12 1993 polls. The actor, in an interview, said he has no lust for partaking in political discussions because they give him no hope. He told Chude Jideonwo, the media entrepreneur, that the annulled poll is the only credible one Nigeria has had. Nigeria held a presidential election on June 12, 1993, the first since the 1983 coup ended the second republic. The election was the outcome of a transition to civilian rule spearheaded by the military ruler Ibrahim Babangida. The unofficial result of the election, although it wasn’t declared, indicated a victory for Moshood Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who defeated Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention (NRC). But the winner was never announced as the election was annulled by Babangida who cited electoral irregularities. The annulment led to protests, political unres

Rapper Tory Lanez is sentenced to 10 years in jail for sh00ting Megan Thee Stallion Canadian rapper, Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sh00ting and wounding his ex-lover, hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion.    The 31-year-old begged the judge to not send him to jail in an LA courtroom on Tuesday. He shot Megan in the feet during a drunken argument after a pool party at Kylie Jenner's house in 2020 - that also involved Megan's assistant Kelsey Harris.    At his sentencing today, convicted Canadian musician Lanez said that victim Megan is 'someone I still care for dearly to this day' despite the outcome.    Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, said about the shooting that put him behind bars for a decade: 'I said some very immature things that I shouldn't have said.    'I revealed some secrets I shouldn't have revealed.'    The sentence brings an end to a dramatic trial that created a cultural firestorm in the hip-hop community.   The

Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Managing Director of Anambra State Road Maintenance Agency to commence palliative work on the dilapidated portion of Àkuzor road Nkpor, Afor Nkpor-Eke Nkpor road and Ugwu Nwasike-Abatete Road in Idemili North Local government area to alleviate the sufferings of commuters. The House passed the resolution following a motion sponsored to that effect by the member representing Idemili North Constituency, Mr Kingsley Udemezue during plenary in Awka. House of Assembly Correspondent, Chukwuemeka Modilim reports that Section fourteen two B of the 1999 Constitution as amended, affirmed that the protection of life and property remains the key function of government. It is on this basis that Mr Udemezue sponsored the motion. Explaining the motion, the Legislator lamented that the dilapidated portion of the said roads has caused untold hardship to road users through recurrent loss of life and prop

*“Soludo Did Not Ban Prayers In Markets.”*  – Sir Nwosu  By Chinwendu Emeka “Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, did not ban prayers in our markets.” This was disclosed by Sir Paul Nwosu, Anambra State Commissioner for Information, in reaction to some viral insinuations on social media that the Governor has stopped traders from coming together to pray in the markets. “How can Governor Soludo ban prayers in our markets when he starts every day with prayer?” Sir Nwosu queried rhetorically. The Commissioner told this reporter that the Governor starts every single day with either a Mass where a Catholic Priest officiates or a Service where an Anglican Reverend or Pentecostal Pastor presides. “A man who puts premium on morning devotions cannot ask others not to engage in morning prayers,” Sir Nwosu stressed. The Commissioner explained that what Mr. Governor alluded to which was misrepresented was that traders should hold their morning devotions in a manner that is consistent with their o

Subsidy Removal Will Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions - Shettima  Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday that with the removal of fuel subsidy, Nigeria is projected to save over 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in one year. Shettima said this at the one-day workshop organised by the National Council on Climate Change with the theme “Unpacking the outcomes of the 58 sessions of the subsidiary bodies of the United Nations framework convention on climate change,” organised by the National Council on Climate Change. Shettima, who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hassan, noted that Nigeria was on course to achieve the nationally-determined contribution targets. “At the onset of this administration, President Bola Tinubu took the bold step to put an end to the petrol subsidy. Preliminary analysis conducted by the National Council on Climate Change on the co-benefits of fuel subsidy removal indicates that there has been about a 30 per cent redu

Rosy has never seen Tonto Dikeh in her life” — Dr Kemi Olunloyo spills about Churchill and Rosy Meurer. Controversial investigative journalist, Dr Kemi Olunloyo has spilled about the alleged separation of businessman philanthropist, Olakunle Churchill and his actress wife, Rosy Meurer. There had been reports that Churchill and Rosy Meurer’s marriage had hit the rock over alleged infidelity and domestic abuse. Speaking on the issue, Kemi Olunloyo claimed she did an extensive interview with Rosy Meurer, where the latter disclosed she had never set her eye on Tonto Dikeh. According to Kemi, she spoke to the actress at 1:00am in a live video. The video captured Eniola Badmus, and Rosy’s family at the couple’s Ikoyi residence. She also claimed that she spoke with Rosy’s family and they were shocked about the news circulating about her separation.  

Expect The ‘Largest Domestic Deportation Operation’ If I Am Elected President — Trump Tells Supporters Former United States President Donald Trump says he will carry out the “largest domestic deportation operation in American history” if he wins the 2024 presidential polls. Speaking in New Hampshire on Tuesday, August 8, he said: “I will immediately termin@te all the open border policy of the Biden administration. Our country is being invaded.  Following the Eisenhower model, we will use 'all necessary state, local, federal, and military resources to carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history.”