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Gov Namadi Appoints Adamu Sabo as JISEPA Managing Director Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has approved the appointment of Adamu Sabo as the new Managing Director, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency JISEPA. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim in Dutse, the Jigawa State Capital.  The appointment of the new Managing Director followed the retirement of the former Managing Director, Engineer Ahmed Lawal from service on 24th December, 2023. Until his appointment, Adamu Sabo, is the Director Environmental Health and is also currently running the affairs of the Agency in acting capacity. The statement explains that the appointment of the appointee is based on merit, competence and personal integrity.  It says that Adamu Sabo became a part of the State Civil Service in 1998 as an Environmental Health Officer. He was seconded to UNICEF/Deloitte, serving as a UNICEF WASH Consultant from 2017 to 20...

Egypt's Salah ruled out for 3-4 weeks due to injury Egypt's Mohamed Salah has been ruled out for three to four weeks due to a hamstring injury. Mohamed Salah has returned to England for treatment on a hamstring tear to give him the best possible chance to be available for the Africa Cup of Nations final, should Egypt make it, Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders said on Tuesday. Salah was forced to watch from the stands as Egypt secured their passage to the last 16 of the competition in dramatic fashion on Monday after a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde. The two-time African player of the year hobbled off during his country's second game of the tournament against Ghana, but the Egyptian federation has maintained hope he could return should the Pharaohs progress far in the tournament. However, Lijnders suggested that only the final on February 11 is realistic, even if Salah's recovery goes as planned.

Mohbad Father’s Lawyers Ask Coroner To Summon Primeboy, Two Others The late Afrobeats singer who lived in the Ikorodu area, died on Sept 12, 2023 at the age of 27. Lawyers to Mr Joshua Aloba, the father of late singer, llerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have written the Coroner inquiring into the controversial death to summon Ayobami Fisayo (popularly known as Spending), Boluwatife Adeyemo (popularly known as Darosha) and Ibrahim Owodunni (popularly known as Prime Boy) to testify and give eyewitness accounts of the events that led to the death of the singer. By a letter dated Jan. 15th, 2024 and signed by one of the lawyers, Emmanuel Oroko, the application for issuance of summons on the three proposed witnesses says the testimonies of all three persons would provide more factual evidence and shed better light on the unnatural and suspicious circumstances of Sept. 12, 2023, upon which a coroner inquest has been set up. READ ALSO: Court Approves Creation Of Another Body For Law...

Tinubu receives Blinken at State House President Bola Tinubu is currently in closed-door talks with United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.   Blinken who arrived at the State House at about 06:53 pm local time was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, ushered into the President’s diplomatic room for a bilateral meeting. Although the senior US official is visiting Tinubu for the first time since the latter assumed the Presidency eight months ago, it would be his second visit to the seat of power since November 2021 when he met President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigeria is Blinken’s third destination in his week-long whistle-stop tour which began in Cabo Verde through Ivory Coast and is scheduled to end in the Central African state of Angola. Visiting a port in Praia, Cape Verde’s capital, that was expanded through US government assistance, Blinken remarked that the US was “all in” for Africa. “We see Africa as an essential, criti...

 Martin Luther King's Son, Dexter Scott King Dies At 62  The younger son of a civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, Dexter Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer.  His death was disclosed in a statement shared on the King Centre's Facebook page late Monday.  The King Centre in Atlanta, which Dexter King served as chairperson, said the 62-year-old son of the civil rights leader died at his California home.  According to his wife, Leah Weber King, he died peacefully in his sleep.  Born in Atlanta on January 30, 1961, Dexter King was named for the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Alabama where his father once served as pastor.  He was seven years old when his father, Martin Luther King Jr, was assassinated in 1968. He was the third of the Kings’ four children.  The statement read, "The King Centre sadly announces that Dexter Scott King, the younger son and third child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And Mrs. Coretta Scott King, has pas...

TROOPS RAID TERRORISTS' HIDEOUT IN KEBBI STATE RESCUE KIDNAPPED PERSONS  Troops of  8 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) including local vigilantes in the early hours of today raided terrorists' camp and successfully rescued 4 kidnapped persons and recovered arms and ammunition. The raid operation was conducted in the identified terrorists' hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state. During the operation, troops neutralized one of the terrorists and extricated 4  kidnap victims. The troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniforms. All the rescued victims who are 4 males have since been reunited with their families, while troops continued to trail the wounded and fleeing terrorists. Yahaya Ibrahim Captain Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 1 Brigade Gusau 23 January 2024 More photos below. 

Abiodun Swears-In Three New Judges, Two Permanent Secretaries  ...says judiciary is the last hope of the common man The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday charged the newly sworn-in judges in the state to be truly the last hope of the common man. The governor sworn in Mr. Martins Akinyemi, as a judge in the State High Court, Mrs. Bolanle Awoyemi and Mr. Adeniyi Lawal as judges in the Customary Court of Appeal. At the swearing in ceremony, which was conducted at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun described justice as one of the most important moral values in the sphere of law and politics. The governor also noted that justice exists for the purpose of establishing law, order, and truth as it enhances the well-being of individuals through equal access to justice. "Justice is one of the most important moral values in the spheres of law and politics. It exists for the purpose of establishing law, order, and truth because it enhances the wel...

EFCC PRESS RELEASE N320m Money Laundering Charge: You Have a Case to Answer- Court Tells Reps Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, January 22, 2024 told a member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Mutu that he has a case to answer in an alleged N320 million money laundering case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.    Mutu alongside Airworld Technologies Ltd and Oyien Homes, were dragged before the court by the EFCC on an amended 13 -count charge bordering on money laundering and gratification to the tune of N320m between August 2014 and August 2016. He was arraigned before the court while he was serving as the Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The prosecution, at the last adjourned date, closed its case after presenting four witnesses, while the defense made a no- case submission. Justice Ogunbanjo while ruling on the no- ca...

Former Anambra Gov, Obiano to be arraigned Wednesday over alleged money laundering The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC will on Wednesday, arraign the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano before Justice I. E Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja. It was gathered that Obiano would be arraigned on nine count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of four billion, eight million, five hundred and seventy-three thousand, three hundred and fifty naira, N4,008,573,350. The EFCC Director of Legal and Prosecution, Slyvanus Tahir, SAN, will lead 8 other counsels in the trial of the former governor, DAILY POST gathered. A source in the Anti-graft agency claimed that the former governor allegedly moved the said sum from the security votes into different accounts. He added that the money at various times was changed into dollars and returned to Obiano by cash His words, “N4,008,573,350 was moved from the security votes into different accounts. The money...

INEC set for Sokoto rerun election The Independent National Electoral Commission, Sokoto State office has expressed its readiness for rancour-free re-run elections in 46 polling units within the state. Following the appeal court nullification of some of the elections in the state, the INEC subsequently fixed February 3rd for the re-run according to judicial pronouncement across the country. A statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the Public Affairs Officer, INEC office in Sokoto, Muhammad Hassan Ka’oje, said the Court ordered re-run elections in the 46 polling units across Yabo/Shagari federal constituency, Bodinga North and Tambuwal West state constituencies of the state. While assuring electorates in the affected polling units of adequate preparation to ensure everyone exercises their franchise, the statement noted that only voters with permanent voter cards that are registered in the affected polling units are qualified to vote in the election.  

7,312 GRADUANDS OF FUT MINNA TO BE CONFERRED WITH FIRST DEGREES. A total of seven thousand three hundred and twelve graduands of the Federal University of Technology Minna Niger state are to be conferred with first degrees during the combined convocation ceremonies of the institution schedule for next week. Of the number one hundred and eighty seven of them are to be conferred with first class honours for the twenty twenty, twenty twenty one and twenty twenty two, twenty twenty three academic sessions. Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta stated this while addressing Newsmen at the Senate chamber of the main campus Gidan Kwano. Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta explained that one thousand and ninety nine will be conferred with second class upper division one thousand four hundred and ninety four second class lower division seven hundred and sixteen third class honour with twenty pass degree for the twenty twenty two twenty twenty three academic session. According to hi...

FG to fund student loan scheme through education tax – FIRS Chairman The Federal Government says the Student Loan Scheme will be funded through the Education Tax Fund, under the Federal Inland Revenue Service. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji disclosed this on Monday while briefing State House Correspondents alongside the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. Adedeji said the deployment of the Education Tax Fund in the scheme is one of the ways the government can be accountable to taxpayers in the country. In his remarks, Sawyerr also assured that the process for applying for the loan would be devoid of human intervention as every action would be undertaken on an App specifically designed for the purpose. He explained that the government was keen to ensure that young Nigerians do not fail to acquire tertiary education just because of lack of funds to continue their studies. According to him, the implementation of the student loan schem...

Mastermind of Ibadan explosion to face the law-FG The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that mastermind of the tragic Ibadan explosion will face the full weight of the law. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, who led the Federal Government delegation, stated this when he visited the scene of the blast in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital He expressed shock at the scale of devastation stressing that the disaster was man-made and regrettable. Briefing on the rescue efforts by the State Government, the Head of the State’s disaster management team, Prof. Tope Alonge noted that the swift response of the state’s first responders and security agencies minimized the level of devastation and casualties. The Special Adviser to the Governor on security, Fatai Owoseni revealed that the inter-agency collaboration of security agencies with logistics support from the state government prevented looting of victims’ properties, keeping the site secure. The Minister who visited to i...

The secretary of foreign affairs of America Blinken will meet with president Tinubu in Abuja US Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Anthony Blinken will arrive in Nigeria on a one-week tour to four West Africa countries. The U.S. is struggling to see sustained impact as it gets from Russia and China. Countries in West Africa, especially in the Sahel region, have faced increasing problems including changes of governments in four members of ECOWAS 15. The visit came at the same time when Abuja, the capital of Nigeria was facing security problems and mass kidnapping. Nigeria has experienced an increase in violence in the north and central of the country where gunmen are attacking and kidnapping people for revenge. Jihadi claiming groups such as Boko Haram and other criminal groups have killed hundreds of civilians with equivalent to more than two million people in recent years, an issue that makes the Nigerian government claiming to bring change and address Economic problems due to withdrawal o...

Ogun Speaker, Oluomo impeached Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo has been impeached. Oluomo has been enmeshed in allegations ranging from financial fraud to leadership tussle at the state assembly. His impeachment may not be unconnected to the many allegations against him. In his place, Hon Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the new speaker.  

Family releases 11-day burial rites for Akeredolu The family of late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo state, has announced arrangements for his burial rites. A statement signed by Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu Jnr, the late governor’s son, on Monday, said the funeral arrangements will begin on February 15 with a winning soul crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure, Ondo’s capital, and will end with a thanksgiving service at St Andrews Church, Imola street, Owo, on February 25. “With hearts overflowing with gratitude, the entire Akeredolu family wishes to extend our deepest appreciation to all those who have extended their warmth and compassion to us during this trying time, following the unfortunate transition of our beloved Patriarch, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, former Governor of Ondo State (February 2017 – December 2023),” the statement said. “The outpouring of love we have received has been nothing short of a deluge, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. ...

Police teargas sacked PDP Plateau lawmakers Police operatives on Tuesday teargassed the 16 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the Plateau Assembly sacked by the Court of Appeal. The incident occurred as the lawmakers and their supporters were getting ready to resume plenary sessions at the Rayfield Old Government House in Jos. The Government House was overrun by police and other security personnel, who prevented the dismissed lawmakers from entering the House of Assembly’s Chambers. However, the lawmakers promised not to leave the building.  

Mutfwang imposes 24-hour curfew on Plateau council Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State due to the deteriorating security conditions in the area. Gyang Bere, the Governor’s spokesperson, in a statement explained the move was to prevent breakdown of law and order in the local government following discussions with security agencies. He urged residents to observe the sit-at-home directive while only those who must travel inside the local government area for urgent needs are permitted to do so.  The Governor bemoaned the fact that in spite of government attempts to curtail terror elements’ activities, certain persons remain determined to sow seeds of fear throughout the state. He said that the curfew will be revisited as soon as the security situation improves.

Slain Nabeeha bagged first class at ABU – Uncle Sherifdeen Al-Kadriyar, one of the uncles of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah, who was brutally murdered by bandits last Friday, said she graduated with a first class from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.  He said she would have been awarded the honour at the school’s convocation slated for January 27. He also said the release of Nabeeha’s remaining sisters late Saturday evoked bittersweet memories within the family. He said: “You can imagine such a feeling if she had been alive to witness the convocation. However, the situation has further strengthened our faith in Almighty Allah. “We thank all those that stood by us during this trying period. “I was the one who went to claim the body of the late Nabeeha. She was brutally murdered and her sister, Najeeba, was forced to see her brutal corpse to traumatise her and others for us to quickly pay the ransom.’’  

US Mayor honours Reno Omokri with key to Blanco city Author and social media influencer, Reno Omokri has been honoured with a key to the city of Blanco, Texas by Mayor Mike Arnold at Ambroseli National Park, Kenya. The former Presidential spokesperson, according to the Mayor, received the honour for his contributions to humanitarian causes and the advancement of human knowledge. Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Arnold said: “In recognition of your notable contributions to humanity and making the world a better place, it is my profound honour to give you a key to the City of Blanco as the Mayor of the city. Youths have friends in Texas.” Mayor Arnold, a notable Trump supporter, praised Omokri for his commitment to the conservative ideals of family, morals, and godliness. The ceremony which was star-studded was attended by former Cross River Governor Donald Duke; Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, British actor Wale Ojo; gospel music star Panam Percy Paul, and HRH King Stephen Jeremiah Tobins, Ake...

Over 30,000 passport applicants successful, says Immigration Comptroller General The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (CGI), Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, has disclosed that about 32,462 persons have successfully applied for passports since the inception of the full automation system of application. The automated regime was flagged off on January 8, 2024, by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, launched the automated passport application process to expedite passport acquisition for Nigerians.  The process includes: uploading passport photos and supporting documents.  Adepoju while inspecting facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, announced that the NIS has successfully received 32, 462 applicants with the new automated system while 1,438 applications have been queried for various reasons. She said: “I have here the data of the passport applications that have been suc...