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 ARMY ARREST FAKE RECRUITMENT OFFICIAL IN TARABA STATE Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have apprehended an individual posing as Army recruitment official in Taraba State, who was attempting to scam aspiring military candidates. This operation followed a visit by the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, to the recruitment center at 114 Battalion Jimilari to assess the ongoing process and ensure its transparency. The imposter was arrested today, 22 June 2024, as he tried to collect money from hopeful recruits, promising them guaranteed entry into the Nigerian Army. The swift action of the troops thwarted his plans, protecting the candidates from falling victim to fraud. During his visit, Brigadier General Uwa addressed the candidates, assuring them of a fair and transparent recruitment process. "We are committed to maintaining a level playing field for all candidates. Our recruitment will be based solely on merit, ...

 Nimc PRESIDENCY NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PRESS STATEMENT NIMC DENOUNCES ALLEGATIONS OF DATA COMPROMISE ADVISES NIGERIANS TO AVOID GIVING DATA TO PHISHING SITES. The National Identity Management Commission ("NIMC" or the "Commission") wishes to debunk the exposure of sensitive data of Nigerian citizens as it concerns the Commission amongst many other data-collecting agencies, as alleged and reported. The Commission, at this moment, assures the public that the data of Nigerians has not been compromised, and the Commission have not authorised any website or entity to sell or misuse the National Identification Number (NIN) amongst all the identities stated in the report. The following websites: idfinder.com.ng: Verify. Ng/sign in, championtech.com.ng. trustyonline.com, and anyverify.com are data harvesters not authorised by NIMC to access or manage sensitive data. NIMC urges the public to disregard any claims or services these websites offer and should n...

 LASEPA HOSTS  STAKEHOLDERS' FORUM TO RAISE PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIOÑ  As part of efforts to promote a greener and sustainable environment, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Thursday hosted the Year 2024 Greener Environment Stakeholders' Forum with the theme: "Our Environment, Our Future" at LASEPA House, The Secretariat, Alausa. In his keynote address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi Akodu emphasised the importance of environmental protection and the need for concerted efforts in nurturing the environment for healthy living.  He acknowledged and commended LASEPA for the increased awareness and activities in promoting a healthy and sustainable environment through various advocacy programmes and educating citizens on environmental best practices. Akodu also underscored the need for a collective effort to protect the environment for future generations. Emphasising the need for stre...

 Mauritanian president calls on West African states to ally against jihadism Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani called on West African countries to come together in the face of jihadism, in an interview with AFP ahead of the country’s presidential vote. “The region must generate a common political will to be able to fight against insecurity,” Ghazouani on the campaign trail ahead of an election on June 29. “I am not one of those who think today that countries can face a threat like terrorism individually.” The 67-year-old former army chief and defence minister is tipped for a second term as head of the country of 4.5 million that lies strategically between north and sub-Saharan Africa. He told AFP that the “security situation in the sub-region is not at all good” and has become “worse”. The military has seized power by force in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger in recent years, heightening uncertainty in the region. Ghazouni’s huge desert nation has a frontier of mor...

 FLOOD WREAKS HAVOC IN MAKURDI, RESIDENTS BLAME UNDERPASS CONSTRUCTION  22nd June, 2024  Residents of High Level in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, are counting their losses from severe flooding caused by heavy downpour on Friday. DAILY POST gathered that the construction of an underpass in High Level contributed to the severe flooding that affected the area. It was noted that businesses and sources of livelihood for people living in the High Level area have been negatively affected by the flooding, attributed to the negligence of Baahaus Global Investment, Nig. Ltd., the company undertaking the construction of the High Level Underpass in Makurdi. Victims of the flooding alleged that the construction company blocked all water channels and drainages, thereby forcing water to enter homes and business premises in the area. Several buildings around the construction site, particularly that of Elder Thomas Anyaregh located at No. 7 High Level Rd, Makurdi, were affected. The e...

 California man lost in forest for nearly 2 weeks is reunited with his family. 34-year-old Lukas McClish went for what he thought was a 3 hour hike on Tuesday, June 11th, in Boulder Creek park, CA. However at some point during his trek he became disoriented and become hopelessly lost.  No one in his family noticed his absence until Father's Day rolled around with no word from Lukas. They then became concerned and filed a missing person's report. The biggest challenge searchers faced was the fact that Lukas had not told anyone where he was going. Lukas for his part spent his days drinking from creeks and foraging from berries while being shadowed by a mountain lion. He stated "he never felt threatened because it kept its distance and just seemed curious about him."  He also thought of food a lot and yelled for help to the seemingly empty forest surrounding him. He said that around the 5th day he started to think he was in over his head. He continued to persevere despit...

 PRESS RELEASE Forging a Brighter Future: Ministry of Education and CIDSAN Unite for Educational Advancement In a significant move towards enhancing Nigeria’s education sector, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Hon Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu, welcomed the Executives of Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria (CIDSAN) for a crucial meeting. This engagement focused on discussing essential issues and initiating collaborative efforts to drive educational advancements in the country.  Dr. Sununu underscored the Federal Ministry of Education's pivotal role in national development, emphasizing the necessity of robust partnerships between citizens and the Ministry. He highlighted the need for comprehensive data on educational institutions and personnel for effective planning and resource allocation, and stressed the urgent requirement to address the issue of out-of-school children through joint efforts. The Minister outlined several key initi...

 Onne Customs Hits 40.3% Annual Revenue Target, Collects N249B in 5 Months Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command Onne, has announced the collection of N249 billion in revenue from January to May 2024. Comptroller Babandede, who disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday, 21 June 2024, stated that the Command was initially given a target of N494 Billion before it was reviewed two weeks ago to N618 Billion as a revenue target for the year 2024.  He said, "At the end of May 2024, the Command had generated a total revenue of N249,752,268,298.28, which translates to 50.4% of the initial target and 40.3% of the current annual target. Compared to the same period last year, the Command had an increase in revenue generation of N153,213,700,450.15".  "It is worth noting that despite the NLC strike, Democracy Day and Sallah holiday, as of this morning, the Command has generated N43,430,267,210.00 in June 2024. We look forward...

 Press Release   ABSU Staff Salary: The True Position  Following the recent statement from the government of Abia State that all Abia State University (ABSU) staff have received their April and May salaries, we, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, ABSU Chapter wishes to clarify and state the actual situation regarding salary payments in the University.   Contrary to government's announcement and news circulating in the social media, the reality is starkly different. It is only a handful of staff who have their salary accounts with commercial banks that have received their April salary and fewer have received their May salary. Very alarming are instances where the few staff who received their May salary did not receive their April salary in the same bank. Painfully, some of the staff who received either April or May salary had unexplained deductions ranging between eight (8) to Fifty Three (53) Thousand Naira made on the paid one month salary at source. ...

 Abia Governor Alex Otti Announces Probe into Suspended Health Commissioner Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has confirmed that the suspended Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, is under investigation. Addressing the media in Umuahia, Governor Otti stated that a committee has been established to probe the allegations against Dr. Okoronkwo. He emphasized that if she is found guilty, she will face prosecution. Conversely, if exonerated, she will be reinstated to her position. Previously, it was reported that Governor Otti suspended Abia State's Health Commissioner due to allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement of funds. This announcement was made during a state executive council meeting held at the Governor’s private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. “The suspension of the Commissioner of Health is based on allegations rooted in suspicion. A committee has been set up, and the results will be forthcoming,” the governor clarified. In the sam...

 POLICE CONDEMN UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF OFFICERS PERFORMING GUARD DUTY IN VIRAL VIDEO ⁃ Initiate Steps to Identify, Discipline Officers, Invite Young Man in Video for Questioning We are aware of a video trending on social media, where some policemen could be seen performing guard duties to a young man and encouraging him to abuse the naira, contrary to the provisions of the CBN Act, in such a manner demeaning to the Police Officer and the Nigeria Police Force at large.  We condemn the content of the video in its entirety as well as all forms of unethical, demeaning, un-dignifying, and unprofessional acts of its officers, especially ones that subject them to servitude.  Steps are, therefore, being taken towards identifying the police officer in the said video in order to award appropriate sanctions. In this regard, the young man in the video is hereby called upon to present himself to the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department nearest to him, or contact the Lagos S...

 El-Rufai Tells His Supporters To Avoid Verbal Confrontation With Governor Uba Sani's Aides, Says The Governor's Behavior Will Lead To His Downfall Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his nonchalance towards the ongoing investigation into his administration by the state House of Assembly, doubting the probe's success. He made this statement while celebrating Sallah with his associates in Kaduna State. He also counselled them to avoid a verbal confrontation with the Governor Uba Sani's aide, predicting that the governor’s behavior would ultimately lead to his downfall, likening it to a fragile candy that would eventually crumble and fall apart, Daily Nigerian reports. “Support the governor and his cabinet members with prayers for them to do the right thing. Don’t feel hurt with what’s going on. When he is done prancing, he will fall off like candy [in a kid’s hand],” he said. In March, Governor Sani lamented the huge debt inherited from his predecessor,...

EFCC Arrests Two Former Bankers for Stealing Dead Customer’s Money in Makurdi   Operatives of  Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested two former staff of  Union Bank in Makurdi for allegedly stealing the sum of  N4,199,500.00 (Four Million One Hundred and Ninety Nine  Thousand Five Hundred Naira)  belonging to a deceased customer of the bank.   The suspects, Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute were arrested on Friday,  June 21, 2024 in Makurdi, Benue State.   Their arrest followed  a petition against them by the bank on  fraudulent debits on a deceased customer,  Emmanuel  Azer Agenna’s  account. Their dealings were uncovered when the family of the deceased approached the bank for the balance on the account of the deceased for probate processing. The family disputed the balance given to them by the bank and subsequently sent a complaint to the bank regarding unauthorised debits on t...

 Court Jails Eight for Internet Fraud in Uyo The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of eight internet fraudsters before Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross River State. The convicts are: Abasiofon Daniel Essien (a.k.a Jason Momoa), Gideon Junior, Edikan Ubong, Harrison Chiemelie, Ndifereke Umoh, Christopher Promise, Effiong Wisdom and Godswill Nsikan. They were prosecuted on two-count separate charges that border on criminal impersonation, identity theft and obtaining by false pretence. One of the charges against Essien reads: “That you, Abasiofon Daniel Essien (aka Jason Momoa) sometime in 2023, in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honorable court did take possession of $300 (Three Hundred US dollars) intentionally, knowing that the money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: Identity theft and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2) ...

 Justin Timberlake breaks silence on DWI arrest at Chicago concert Justin Timberlake publicly acknowledged his recent drunk-driving arrest for the first time at a Friday concert. "It's been a tough week," the 10-time Grammy winner told fans at Chicago's United Center Friday night at his first performance since the Tuesday arrest in the Hamptons. "I know I'm hard to love sometimes but you keep loving me right back," the 43-year-old former *NSYNC member said, the audience cheering in response.  It was the first time the pop icon appeared onstage for his "Forget Tomorrow" world tour since the Tuesday incident. He has two upcoming shows on June 25 and June 26 at New York City's Madison Square Garden, per his tour schedule. Timberlake was arrested in his gray 2025 BMW in Sag Harbor on Long Island around 12:15 a.m. on June 18. He failed to stop at a stop sign and was unable to stay in the right lane before he was pulled over, then "performed...

 I’m not a 50/50 man, ’ll never split bills with my wife – IK Osakioduwa Media personality and actor IK Osakioduwa has revealed his stance on splitting bills with his wife. In a recent interview with Toke Makinwa on her podcast, “Toke Moments”, IK Osakioduwa emphasised that he has never split bills with his wife and has no intention of doing so. According to him, his wife is not aware of the cost of school fees and has never used her own money to pay for it. He emphasised that he will never allow his wife to pay for such bills in their household, stating, “I will never be a 50/50 type of man. My wife doesn’t know how much school fees is. She might know, but she has never brought out her own money to pay school fees before, and she will never, IJN”.

 “ The Best thing I did was getting married when I was broke “ Taiwo Awoniyi “I remember people making mockery of me and my girl that what are we going to eat ? Some even said two broke people can’t get married naa.  Some days I’ll get hurt by that statement but worst one was when they said I chose football and it’s even going to be difficult for me to make it .This woman told me what they say doesn’t matter  , what matters is what I believe and what she believes .  I continued practicing and today we can afford anything .  Even ladies who didn’t have my time are ready to give their life for me .  “ Taiwo Awoniyi

 2 teen girls pass away in horrific jet ski accident on Illinois lake. The incident occurred Tuesday on Lake Marie in Antioch, Illinois. According to reports, 13-year-old Elle Kim, was the passenger on a jet ski driven by 16-year-old Sarina Vootkur. The two were traveling north at a high rate of speed near the channel that connects Lake Marie to Grass Lake. At the same time a 55-year-old man was traveling westbound in a Sea Ray Cabin Cruiser with three other passengers. Eyewitnesses say due to the high rate of speed the girls were traveling there was no way the boater could avoid the crash. Both girls were knocked unconscious and thrown into the water as a result of the crash. The boaters immediately pulled them aboard, called 911 and rendered what aid they could while transporting the girls to the shore with the help of a fellow boater.  The two girls were transported to a nearby hospital where they sadly passed away as a result of blunt force trauma.  This is a heartbre...

 Man Div0rces Wife After 37 Years In Marriage Public notice. This is the last picture together as husband and wife. This beautiful couple is separating with immediate effect due to emerging irreconcilable difference after 37 years conjugal bliss. Indeed, life is a mystery and a jigsaw puzzle. I wish her good tidings and long life and prosperity. The devil is tirelessly working 24hrs round the clock. I gave the devil a good fight with everything at my disposal. Please I'm single again but not available. I have decided to live a happy but lonely life. Please pray for me. I will miss her so much. She was the love of my life. She was my sunshine. Let me cry a river. I'm hale and ❤️ hearty. Our union is blessed with 4 graduates who are all gainfully employed in reputable organizations. She is free to go with them if that is their wishes. A man without biological children still gets a befitting and decent burial. Thank God I have touched beautiful lives who would be too willing to gi...

 Wisconsin woman attempted to poison veterinarian husband with animal euthanasia drugs to steal assets: police A Wisconsin woman faces more than a decade behind bars for poisoning her 71-year-old veterinarian husband, spiking his coffee with animal euthanasia drugs multiple times shortly after their wedding and ultimately putting him in a coma, police say.  Amanda Alicia Chapin, 51, pleaded no contest on Friday to a charge of felony first-degree reckless endangering the safety of Gary Chapin, per Wisconsin Circuit Court records. The charge was downgraded from first-degree attempted homicide in a plea deal with Lafayette County prosecutors last week.  Chapin allegedly put barbituates she stole from her husband in his coffee three times between July and August 2022. The couple was married in March of that year, after which the woman forged one of her husband's children’s signatures on a power of attorney document, according to a criminal complaint previously reviewed by Fox...

 Judge Judy renders verdict on Trump v. New York case: 'Nonsense' Judge Judy Sheindlin has delivered a verdict on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's successful prosecution of former President Trump, calling the case "nonsense." The famous TV arbiter told CNN host Chris Wallace that as a "taxpayer in this country," she resents Bragg for "using the system for your own personal self-aggrandizement." "And that's what you think the DA did in Manhattan?" Wallace asked in an interview that streamed Friday on Max. "That's what I think. I mean, if you look — you had to twist yourself into a pretzel to figure out what the crime was," said Sheindlin.  A jury convicted former President Trump last month on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records during his 2016 campaign to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, a pornographic performer, to silence her about an alleged affair with Trump in 2006.  "I ...

 Taylor Swift takes selfie with Prince William and his children at Eras Tour show in London Taylor Swift was greeted with a warm welcome from Prince William and his two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, during her "Eras Tour" stop in London on Friday. After Swift's show at Wembley Stadium, the Prince and Princess of Wales' official Instagram account shared a photo of the "Fortnite" singer taking a selfie with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte backstage.  "Thank you @taylorswift for a great evening!" the caption read, alongside a photo of Swift taking a selfie with the royal trio.   Shortly after, Swift followed up with her own post on Instagram.  Swift shared a photo of herself posing with Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. "Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start," she captioned the post.  The Prince of Wales celebrated his 42nd birthd...

 Abia Court remands dismissed policeman in correctional centre An Abia State High court sitting in Aba, has remanded a dismissed policeman, Henry Njoku, at the Aba Correctional Centre, over the alleged murder of a businessman, Emmanuel Okocha. Njoku, attached to the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, in Aba, was dismissed for killing Okocha for allegedly refusing to bribe him at a checkpoint, along Aba – Owerri road, Aba. The presiding judge of the court, Justice Thomas Adiele, ordered the remand of the ex-policeman following the absence of his lawyer in court. When the case with suit No. A/23c/2024, between the State vs Ex-Cpl Henry Njoku, was mentioned, the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna announced his presence with the team of lawyers from the state Ministry of Justice, while Barr. Ojiakor announced an appearance for the family of the deceased businessman, late Emmanuel Okocha. The dismissed policeman who was in court, told the presiding ju...

 NFF congratulates Ajibade on club award The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade on her recent accolade as Player of the Season for Atlético Madrid Femenino, her Spanish top-division club. Ajibade’s remarkable performance throughout the season was capped off by her decisive goal against Villarreal ladies in the final game, securing Atlético Madrid’s qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. She finished the season with 10 goals and eight assists, underscoring her crucial role in the team’s success. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, expressed the federation’s pride in Ajibade’s achievements, highlighting her as a paragon of discipline, dedication, and commitment both for her club and the national team. “Rasheedat has always been a role model, exemplifying the qualities expected of a star player. Her discipline, dedication, and patriotism have been evident in her performances for the Super Falcons,” Dr. Sanusi ...

  Mikel Obi undergoes surgery at UK hospital Former Super Eagles and Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has undergone a successful surgery in the United Kingdom. The Nigerian football icon disclosed this in a post on his Instagram story on Saturday, June 22, while sharing photos of him before and after the operation.

 Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Over N12.18bn Properties Linked To Emefiele The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government properties valued at over N11.14bn and another N1.04 billion linked to the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order of permanent forfeiture after hearing an application filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its counsel Chineye Okezie. On June 5, 2024, The judge had upheld the anti-graft agency’s motion filed and argued by its counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo for a temporary forfeiture of the properties. Oyedepo informed the court that Emefiele was suspected of having bought the choice properties by proxy, with the proceeds of fraud. The EFCC named two current and one former CBN staff as Emefiele’s accomplices in the alleged fraud. The trio, according to the affidavit filed i...

 Abiodun issues three executive orders to establish two new agencies, restrains monarchs on MOU Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun,  has issued three Exective Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency and The Ogun State Landscaping and Recreation Agency. In addition to the establishment of these two agencies, the third executive order, therefore restrains  monarchs from entering into any form of agreement or Memorandum of Understanding concerning mining activities or any other land matters in their domains. A statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy,  Hon. Kayode Akinmade  said the three executive orders take an immediate effect. "Executive Order One: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OGUN STATE MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Section 5(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 vests in the Governor of Ogun State, the exercise of ex...