Category: Naija Gists
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House Committee tasks FCT investment managers to work with capable partners
The House of Representatives Committee on FCT has advised the Abuja Investment Company Limited, AICL, the company saddled with the responsibility of managing infrastructure in FCT, to ensure collaboration with only capable and willing partners in the provision of infrastructure in the territory. Chairman of the Committee Muktar Betara gave the advice during an interactive…
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NPFL: Odah set to dump Shooting Stars for Saudi move
Okiemute Odah could leave Shooting Stars before the start of the 2024/25 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. According to sources, Odah has offers from Saudi Arabian clubs. The shot stopper once had a stint in Saudi Arabia with Jeddah FC. The former Golden Eaglets was one of The top performers for Shooting…
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Jungle justice: Mob set ablaze suspected armed robber in Benue
Irate youths on Friday set ablaze a suspected armed robber at the Makurdi Modern Market area of Makurdi in Benue State. DAILY POST learnt that the suspect was lynched after he broke into two shops at about 3:30 am before proceeding to attack other residents at 5 am on Friday. He was reportedly a member…
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Improper waste disposal: Group raises alarm over possible disease outbreak in Kogi
The Renaissance Care and Empowerment Foundation, RECEF, has expressed deep concern about the deteriorating state of cleanliness and waste management in Kogi State, particularly in Lokoja, the state capital. In a statement sent to DAILY POST on Friday, the Executive Director of RECEF, Idris Ozovehe Muraina, noted that despite efforts such as the launch of…
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White women raise $2m in Zoom meeting for VP Kamala Harris
More than 164,000 white women gathered online on Friday and raised nearly $2 million for American vice president and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris. Dubbed ‘White Women: Answer the Call,’ the occasion became the largest Zoom meeting in history The event, which rallied women across America to support Harris, featured notable personalities, among them pop star…
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Teachers Recruitment: Oyo TESCOM Reschedules CBT Timetable
The Oyo State Post Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has made adjustments to the schedule for the upcoming Computer-based tests (CBT) set to take place next week. Naija News reports that this decision was made in light of the anticipated nationwide protest scheduled to potentially begin on August 1, 2024. The Chairman of TESCOM, Pastor…
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Aug 1 protest: ‘Submit your details’ — IGP Egbetokun orders organisers
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has told the planners of the August 1–10 protests to submit their details to the commissioners of police in their respective states. He spoke while addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday. IGP Egbetokun’s demand comes hours after human rights activist Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa notified the police and Department of…
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‘Nobody Is Planning Any Protest’ – PDP Chieftain, Olayinka Tells Tinubu’s Govt
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lere Olayinka, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s Government to stop being disturbed by an imaginary nationwide protest. Naija News reports that Nigerian youths who have expressed displeasure over the current economic reality, have vowed to stage protests across the country from August 1 to 10. However, President…
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“Israel go just craze” – Reactions as Israel DMW’s estranged wife Sheila Courage finds love for the second time, set to wed
The post “Israel go just craze” – Reactions as Israel DMW’s estranged wife Sheila Courage finds love for the second time, set to wed appeared first on Kemi Filani News. The internet has been abuzz with news of Israel DMW’s estranged wife Sheila Courage’s wedding introduction. Sheila Courage shared on her Instagram story, a video…
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Why 2012 Protest Under Jonathan Didn’t Turn Violent – Ex-DSS Director
A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, on Friday, revealed why the 2012 anti-subsidy removal protest did not turn violent. According to Ejiofor, the protest did not turn violent because of the body language of the then president, Goodluck Jonathan. Ejiofor said this when he appeared as a guest on…