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Rivers First Lady spreads joy, presents gifts to New Year babies

Lady Valerie Fubara, wife of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, began the New Year by spreading love and kindness to babies born on January 1, 2025, and their mothers. The Rivers State First Lady visited the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, where she presented gifts to the
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Lady Valerie Fubara, wife of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, began the New Year by spreading love and kindness to babies born on January 1, 2025, and their mothers. The Rivers State First Lady visited the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, where she presented gifts to the

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Our expectations from Tinubu in 2025 — Ondo residents

With the New Year unfolding, the people of Ondo State expressed concern on Wednesday about what shape 2025 will take, considering the hardships faced in the past 2024. According to some of the residents of the state, the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu hurt their socio-economic well-being. The economic atmosphere of the country took
Our expectations from Tinubu in 2025 — Ondo residents

With the New Year unfolding, the people of Ondo State expressed concern on Wednesday about what shape 2025 will take, considering the hardships faced in the past 2024.

According to some of the residents of the state, the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu hurt their socio-economic well-being.

The economic atmosphere of the country took a sharp downturn in 2024, with inflation surging and the cost of living soaring, leaving many grappling with financial challenges.

Most impacted by the inflation were food items, transportation, and healthcare, among others, as some Nigerians could hardly afford them with out-of-pocket payments.

While harping on policies with a human face, a trader at Odopetu market in Akure, the state capital, Gift Adeniyi, stated: “We understand that changes are necessary, but they should be done with a human face.

“We are suffering, and any new policies should consider the realities we face daily, particularly us who survive on daily income.”

Another resident of the state, Lekan Adubiaro, who is a civil servant, lamented that urgent measures must be taken against the rising costs of living in the country.

“Hope is fading, and without tangible support, many will lose faith in the government. I can’t lie; there is hunger in the land, and many are at the moment in a state of confusion,” he said.

However, Tinubu had assured Nigerians that the policies will, in the year 2025, begin to yield the desired results.

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Suspect in New Orleans truck ramming identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar

The suspect responsible for the deadly truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen. Authorities confirmed that Jabbar was carrying an ISIS flag in his vehicle, leading the FBI to investigate his potential affiliations with terrorist organisations. DAILY POST had reported that the attack,
Suspect in New Orleans truck ramming identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar

The suspect responsible for the deadly truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen.

Authorities confirmed that Jabbar was carrying an ISIS flag in his vehicle, leading the FBI to investigate his potential affiliations with terrorist organisations.

DAILY POST had reported that the attack, which occurred early Wednesday morning, killed at least 10 people and injured 30 others.

Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s revellers in the French Quarter, a popular tourist area. During the chaos, police engaged the suspect in a gunfight, resulting in his death.

Authorities also discovered potential homemade bombs in the vehicle and scattered throughout the French Quarter.

FBI Special Agent Alethea Duncan confirmed that Jabbar was believed to be a US Army veteran, stating that he was likely honourably discharged.

Investigators are working to confirm his military background and determine any other connections.

Additionally, authorities indicated that Jabbar may not have acted alone.

“We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible,” Duncan said at a press conference.

Suspect in New Orleans truck ramming identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar

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Tinubu’s hope not in tandem with Nigeria’s economic realities – TUC 

The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, remarked that the optimism conveyed in President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech does not align with the current economic condition of the nation. The TUC President made the comment during his appearance on the Channels Television program, Politics Today, on Wednesday evening. In his speech on
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The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, remarked that the optimism conveyed in President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech does not align with the current economic condition of the nation. The TUC President made the comment during his appearance on the Channels Television program, Politics Today, on Wednesday evening. In his speech on

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JUST IN: Super Eagles keeper, Nwabali, loses mum two months after father’s death

Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday. “Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the goalkeeper posted with tears and heartbreak emoji on New Year’s Day. “A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the
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Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday. “Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the goalkeeper posted with tears and heartbreak emoji on New Year’s Day. “A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the

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EPL: Jesus shines as Arsenal Beat Brentford 3-1

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half goal at the Gtech Community Stadium. But Arsenal refused to be blown away on a wet and windy evening in
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Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half goal at the Gtech Community Stadium. But Arsenal refused to be blown away on a wet and windy evening in

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Tinubu vows to resist enslavers trying to capture Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration will fight off those who are determined to enslave Nigeria and its people. Tinubu noted that his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. “The enslavers want us to be anything
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration will fight off those who are determined to enslave Nigeria and its people. Tinubu noted that his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. “The enslavers want us to be anything

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Delta: ‘Governor did nothing wrong’ – Asagba of Asaba

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Epiphany Azinge, has said there was nothing wrong with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State personally presenting the staff of office to him. The 14th Asagba referred to the matter while fielding questions from newsmen at his palace during a press parley slated to unfold a week-long series of activities
Delta: ‘Governor did nothing wrong’ – Asagba of Asaba

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Epiphany Azinge, has said there was nothing wrong with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State personally presenting the staff of office to him.

The 14th Asagba referred to the matter while fielding questions from newsmen at his palace during a press parley slated to unfold a week-long series of activities marking his coronation, warning those making it an issue to stop raising eyebrows.

He said the argument the matter generated was uncalled for because the governor did not do anything untoward, and anyone raising an eyebrow over the matter should stop.

“It is proper that things are put in proper perspective. The Asaba throne is a first-class position. There is no denying that fact. Besides, this is Asaba; this is the capital of Delta State. This is Asaba, that used to be the capital of Nigeria. I sit on the throne of this land.

“There is nothing untoward in him (the governor) coming. It should be an exception by virtue of the position Asaba occupies, so there is nothing untoward in what happened.

“We must put that in context. So let nobody protest because Asaba remains the capital of Delta State and there should be exceptions to the rule,” he declared.

On politics and traditional institutions, especially when politicians visit him during electioneering periods for royal blessings and possible endorsements, the Asagba said monarchs should be the fathers of all and, in doing so, he remains apolitical.

“He is not partisan in any way, so to that extent, you have to accommodate all of them as your children at the appointed time. The only thing is that nobody can pressure you (the traditional ruler) to do what you don’t want to do.

“Yours is to assess your children (subjects), pray for them, give them all the blessings, and ensure that things work out for them. You are not expected to pitch a tent with anybody, and we should never be pressured. Once we do that, I believe we can navigate that path clearly and come out of it,” he stated.

On the litigation challenging the Asagbaship selection process, he said Asaba is very, very democratic and accommodating.

“When an exercise has been completed and overwhelmingly and unanimously concluded, it is still the prerogative of anybody that feels otherwise to exercise the next right of option.

“And indeed, one or two people, after the host of people sent in their congratulatory messages, one or two people opted to exercise the option of going to court, and they did. And for me, that is acceptable and that is understandable.

“Definitely, we will push that to the highest level, as the case may be. So we will engage. We will take them to court, and we are prepared to do so because, as far as we are concerned, all the issues raised are very spurious,” he assured.

Delta: ‘Governor did nothing wrong’ – Asagba of Asaba