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Trump arrives Washington as inauguration celebration begins
United States incoming president, Donald Trump, on Saturday evening arrived in the Washington area for a celebration of his return to power ahead of an inauguration ceremony. DAILY POST gathered that Trump flew aboard an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President, Joe Biden, to the Republican’s base in Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump prepared
Trump arrives Washington as inauguration celebration begins
United States incoming president, Donald Trump, on Saturday evening arrived in the Washington area for a celebration of his return to power ahead of an inauguration ceremony.
DAILY POST gathered that Trump flew aboard an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President, Joe Biden, to the Republican’s base in Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump prepared his transition after winning the November 5 election over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump is being accompanied on the flight by his wife, Melania, daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner.
Upon arrival at Dulles airport in suburban Virginia, Trump traveled to his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, on the outskirts of Washington.
Elvis Presley impersonator Leo Days serenaded the incoming president and first lady ahead of a reception for about 500 guests and fireworks display.
The 78-year-old president-elect is due to hold a rally with supporters inside the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington on Sunday, the eve of his inauguration, as well as a post-inauguration event Monday afternoon.
It was gathered that Frigid weather forecast for Monday prompted Trump to move the inauguration ceremonies from the iconic west front of the U.S. Capitol building indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, and the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capital One Arena.
In the Capitol Rotunda, Trump will be sworn in at 12 p.m. ET (1700 GMT) then deliver an inaugural address, a speech that typically sets the tone for the president’s four-year term.
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Lives too precious to be lost unnecessarily – Lokpobiri mourns victims of Niger tanker explosion
The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. Describing the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy, Lokpobiri extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State, as well
Lives too precious to be lost unnecessarily – Lokpobiri mourns victims of Niger tanker explosion
The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured.
Describing the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy, Lokpobiri extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State, as well as the families of the victims.
“I am deeply saddened by this tragic event, and my thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families,” he said in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor.
“May the souls of the departed find eternal rest, and may God grant their families the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
“To the injured, I pray for their swift and complete healing. This is a time for us to stand together as a country in solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy,” he added.
Lokpobiri called for enhanced safety measures to prevent future occurrences of such incidents, emphasizing the importance of public caution during emergencies involving petrol-laden tankers.
“As much as we strive to implement safety measures across the petroleum supply chain, I must strongly appeal to the public to avoid approaching petrol-laden tankers in the event of an accident.
“I have appealed this severally; the risks are enormous, and lives are too precious to be lost unnecessarily.”
The Minister disclosed that he had directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to commence an investigation into the incident.
He also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of petroleum transportation across the country.
Lives too precious to be lost unnecessarily – Lokpobiri mourns victims of Niger tanker explosion
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Terrorists attack displace 74 households in Chibok, kill 5
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has confirmed that recent terrorist attacks on villages in Chibok Local Government Area have displaced 74 households, killed five people, and injured two others. Zulum made this known during a security council meeting held on Friday, as disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof.
Terrorists attack displace 74 households in Chibok, kill 5
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has confirmed that recent terrorist attacks on villages in Chibok Local Government Area have displaced 74 households, killed five people, and injured two others.
Zulum made this known during a security council meeting held on Friday, as disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar.
The governor expressed concern over the scale of destruction caused by the insurgents.
He said, “five churches, market stalls, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed during the attacks on Bamzir, Njilang, Shikarkir, and Yimirmugza villages.”
Zulum condemned the rising of terrorism in the Borno South Senatorial District, calling for enhanced military action to address the threat.
“There is a firm grip on the security space by our gallant forces, but some areas require enhanced tactical measures to address existing gaps,” he said.
Describing Chibok as a symbol of resilience and recovery, Zulum vowed that the terrorists would not succeed in derailing the progress made in the state.
“The terrorists are attempting to derail our progress, but we will not let them succeed,” he said.
The governor assured residents that his administration was working closely with security agencies to strengthen military operations in the region.
“We are shifting strategies from a defensive to an offensive posture,” he said.
Zulum also called on communities to remain united and resilient, urging residents to work together in the face of threats.
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Singer Mercy Chinwo’s ex-manager denies alleged $345,000 fraud
The former manager of gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and head of EeZee Conceptz Global, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, has denied accusations of diverting $345,000 meant for the singer. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Onyedikachukwu claimed that Chinwo had received a total of $625,000 from the label to date and alleged that Chinwo is attempting to claim
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The former manager of gospel artist Mercy Chinwo and head of EeZee Conceptz Global, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, has denied accusations of diverting $345,000 meant for the singer. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Onyedikachukwu claimed that Chinwo had received a total of $625,000 from the label to date and alleged that Chinwo is attempting to claim
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Nigeria destroys lives, I don’t want that for Britain – Kemi Badenoch
The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, says she does not want the consequences of terrible governments like Nigeria to play out in Britain. Badenoch stated this while delivering her first speech of the year at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues.
Nigeria destroys lives, I don’t want that for Britain – Kemi Badenoch
The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, says she does not want the consequences of terrible governments like Nigeria to play out in Britain.
Badenoch stated this while delivering her first speech of the year at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues.
Speaking on the significance of building trust and touting the Conservative Party as the right group to fix Britain, the Nigeria-born UK politician likened a possibility of the UK becoming like Nigeria if the system is not reformed.
“And why does this matter so much to me? It’s because I know what it is like to have something and then to lose it,” Badenoch told the audience. I don’t want Britain to lose what it has.
“I grew up in a poor country and watched my relatively wealthy family become poorer and poorer, despite working harder and harder as their money disappeared with inflation.
“I came back to the UK aged 16 with my father’s last £100 in the hope of a better life.
“So I have lived with the consequences of terrible governments that destroy lives, and I never, ever want it to happen here,” she said.
The Conservative Party leader’s comments are a resumed criticism of Nigeria, her country of origin, an approach which has provoked disapproval from Nigerian leaders, including a rebuke from Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
DAILY POST recalls that Shettima accused Badenoch of constantly denigrating her homeland.
Before she was elected leader of the Tories, Badenoch described Nigeria as a socialist nation brimming with thieving politicians and insecurity.
In a separate interview, she accused the Nigerian police of robbing her and stealing her brother’s shoes.
She has also hinted at walking miles to get water while she lived in Nigeria despite having wealthy parents.
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Niger explosion: Federal Fire Service warns tanker drivers against reckless driving
Following Saturday’s explosion in Niger State that claimed over 50 lives and left many others severely injured, the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, FFS, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, has asked fuel station owners and tanker operators to take immediate action in addressing reckless driving by their drivers. DAILY POST reported that over 50 persons lost
Niger explosion: Federal Fire Service warns tanker drivers against reckless driving
Following Saturday’s explosion in Niger State that claimed over 50 lives and left many others severely injured, the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, FFS, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, has asked fuel station owners and tanker operators to take immediate action in addressing reckless driving by their drivers.
DAILY POST reported that over 50 persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker explosion along Dikko-Maje road, opposite Badeggi filling station, in Suleja LGA of Niger State, on Saturday.
According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, the incident occurred after a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, crashed, and an attempt was made to transfer its contents to another tanker.
In the process, the PMS came into contact with a generator used to effect the transfer, triggering an explosion that consumed over 50 persons, most of whom had gathered to scoop the spilling fuel.
Reacting to the incident in an interview with journalists, the Federal Fire Service Controller-General, Jaji, warned against reckless driving by tanker drivers, especially on major roads and dangerous bends.
He also stressed the need for an urgent review of safety protocols governing fuel transportation across the country.
The Federal Fire Service boss expressed concern over the rising frequency of tanker explosions and fuel station fire incidents. According to him, a small static spark or gas leak can result in rapid, deadly explosions.
Jaji equally warned against the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, a practice which he described as a fatal risk.
He said, “Fuel vapors and leaks can ignite at any moment. Your life is worth more than a few liters of fuel.”
Jaji urged members of the public to avoid fuel tanker accident sites and instead contact the Federal Fire Service for prompt intervention, to avoid tragic consequences.
In the same vein, Jaji called on Nigerians, particularly operators of fuel stations, gas refilling plants, and users of gas cylinders, to strictly follow safety measures to prevent further catastrophic events.
He condoled the families affected by the Niger fuel tanker explosion, asking for divine strength to help them cope with their loss.
He also commended the first responders for their dedication, which he described as a testament to the nation’s resilience.
Jaji stressed the importance of prioritizing safety and public awareness to prevent similar incidents in the future, noting, “Every life is precious, and we must do everything in our power to protect our citizens.”
He reiterated the Federal Fire Service’s commitment to enhancing safety awareness and called for the swift passage of the Fire Service Act of 1963, which is currently under review in the National Assembly.
According to him, the existing law is outdated, hence inadequate to address current fire safety challenges and needs to be modernized to regulate fire safety measures better and reduce incidents like that in the future.
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Tax bills will be passed in Q1, implementation to commence in July – Oyedele
The Chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the tax reform bills will be passed into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Oyedele made this disclosure on Saturday while speaking at The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation to facilitate national development. Oyedele said
Tax bills will be passed in Q1, implementation to commence in July – Oyedele
The Chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the tax reform bills will be passed into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
Oyedele made this disclosure on Saturday while speaking at The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation to facilitate national development.
Oyedele said that the implementation of the tax reform bills will commence in July.
“I need to talk about the tax reforms. Part of the expectation is we expect the tax reforms to be approved, particularly the tax reform bills in 2025.
“Our expectation is before the end of Q1 and therefore we can give notice to taxpayers to prepare themselves with capacity and begin to implement around 1st of July,” Oyedele said.
DAILY POST recalls that On October 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu asked the National Assembly to consider and pass four tax reform bills.
The proposed legislation included the Nigeria tax bill, tax administration bill, and joint revenue board establishment bill.
The president is also seeking to repeal the law establishing the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, and replace it with the Nigeria Revenue Service.
DAILY POST reports that the tax bills now have received the support of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum, NGF.
NGF also proposed a new equitable sharing formula for VAT.
The development was an outcome of a meeting between the NGF and the presidential tax reform committee, convened on January 16, to deliberate on critical national issues, including the reform of Nigeria’s fiscal policies and tax system.
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Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji panicky as military dislodges camp, kills son
Nigerian troops have escalated their offensive against the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, who made this known in a post on his X account on Sunday, stated that the recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled his key hideouts in Fakai, Shinkafi Local
Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji panicky as military dislodges camp, kills son
Nigerian troops have escalated their offensive against the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, who made this known in a post on his X account on Sunday, stated that the recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled his key hideouts in Fakai, Shinkafi Local Government Area.
Makama stated that the development comes after a series of successful missions that resulted in the destruction of multiple bandit camps in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The security expert listed the camps targeted by the military to include Zangon Dan Gwandi, Zangon Tsaika, Zangon Kagara, and a school reportedly used by Turji to store foodstuffs and weapons.
According to him, the military burned the school to prevent it from serving as a supply base for Turji’s network.
“Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that Turji’s group has suffered significant losses. “We killed his son and many of his fighters during the operation. I also listened to Turji’s panicked voice calling for reinforcements from seven other bandit leaders. None of them showed up, and one of his spies narrowly escaped from us today,” the sources said.
A considerable number of Turji’s associates, including high profile lieutenants and possibly family members, were neutralized during the targeted strikes.
“Further reports reveal that four of Turji’s fighters were injured in previous encounters, while others have retreated to Mangwarorin Gebe, allegedly hiding stolen livestock and valuables,” Makama said.
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EFCC arrests internet fraudster for killing operative in Anambra
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a suspected internet fraudster, who allegedly killed its operatives during an operation in Anambra State. It was gathered that the suspect opened fire on the EFCC operatives during an operation on Friday, killing an operative in the process and injuring another. According to an official of
EFCC arrests internet fraudster for killing operative in Anambra
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a suspected internet fraudster, who allegedly killed its operatives during an operation in Anambra State.
It was gathered that the suspect opened fire on the EFCC operatives during an operation on Friday, killing an operative in the process and injuring another.
According to an official of the anti-graft agency, who spoke to The Cable, the slain officer was buried in Sokoto on Saturday, adding that the suspect is being detained at the EFCC’s zonal headquarters in Enugu State.
“The incident was a very unfortunate one; the dead officer has been buried today in Sokoto; the incident shows the dimension that internet fraud is taking.
“The guy (suspect) has also been detained at our office in Enugu today,” the source said.
The spokesman for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, did not respond to calls put to his mobile phone.
Meanwhile, the police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that a suspect attacked EFCC operatives, resulting in one death and a serious injury to another official.
According to him, the command responded to a distress call on Friday, arrested an unnamed suspect, and recovered a pump-action gun in the Ifite area of the state.
“Anambra police operatives in the early hours of 17/1/2025 responded to a distress call at No. 1 Ekwutife Close, Ifite, and arrested one suspect and recovered one pump-action gun, where operatives of the Economic Financial Crime Commission Operatives on investigation activities were attacked by a suspect, which resulted in the death of one and serious injury to another of the operatives,” the police spokesperson said.
Ikenga further stated that the police have commenced an investigation into the incident, adding that further developments will be communicated.
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TikTok ban: I’ll ‘most likely’ give a 90-day extension – Trump
United States President-elect, Donald Trump says he may give the popular video-sharing platform, TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the platform avoid a U.S. ban. Trump, who made this known on Saturday during an interview with NBC News, stated that he would make his final decision known on Monday
TikTok ban: I’ll ‘most likely’ give a 90-day extension – Trump
United States President-elect, Donald Trump says he may give the popular video-sharing platform, TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the platform avoid a U.S. ban.
Trump, who made this known on Saturday during an interview with NBC News, stated that he would make his final decision known on Monday after he is sworn in as the US President.
DAILY POST recalls that a law that prohibits mobile app stores and internet hosting services from distributing TikTok to U.S. users is expected to take effect on Sunday, today.
The law, which was passed in 2024 by the Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, mandated TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the platform to an approved buyer within nine months.
The law, however, allows the sitting president to grant an extension if a sale is in progress.
Addressing the speculation regarding his decision on the matter, Trump told NBC News that he “thinks the 90-day extension is something that will be most likely done, because it’s appropriate. You know, it’s appropriate”.
“We have to look at it carefully. It’s a very big situation. If I decide to do that, I’ll probably announce it on Monday,” the president-elect told “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in a phone interview.
Both White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco made clear Friday that the Biden administration would leave the law’s implementation to Trump given that his inauguration falls the day after the ban takes effect.
In a statement later Friday, TikTok asked for “a definitive statement” saying the Biden administration would not enforce the law or try to fine app store operators like Apple and Google and other U.S. companies if they don’t stop making TikTok available Sunday.
TikTok ban: I’ll ‘most likely’ give a 90-day extension – Trump
