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You gave Nigerians joy, Tinubu lauds veteran actor Nkem Owoh at 70
President Bola Tinubu on Friday extended warm felicitations to the veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer and scriptwriter Mr Nkem Owoh, as he marks his 70th birthday. Tinubu conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed and released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu celebrates Nollywood icon Nkem Owoh on
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday extended warm felicitations to the veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer and scriptwriter Mr Nkem Owoh, as he marks his 70th birthday. Tinubu conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed and released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu celebrates Nollywood icon Nkem Owoh on
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INEC prosecutes 774 electoral offenders
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday revealed that it is currently prosecuting 774 individuals accused of electoral offences during the 2023 general election. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at the first regular quarterly consultative meeting with the media in Abuja, explained that prosecutions are being carried out in collaboration with the
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The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday revealed that it is currently prosecuting 774 individuals accused of electoral offences during the 2023 general election. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at the first regular quarterly consultative meeting with the media in Abuja, explained that prosecutions are being carried out in collaboration with the
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Isak Is A Complete Striker—Oliseh
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has described Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak as a complete striker. Isak has been in excellent goal-scoring form for Newcastle both in the Premier…
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3 policemen dismissed for abduction, extortion in Abia
Abia State Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa has dismissed three officers for discreditable conduct, to wit conspiracy, abduction, and extortion of their victims. As a result, the Abia State Police Command notified the public that Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi (Force No. 501356), attached to Area Command, Aba; Corporal James Daniel (Force No. 511844), attached to the
3 policemen dismissed for abduction, extortion in Abia
Abia State Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa has dismissed three officers for discreditable conduct, to wit conspiracy, abduction, and extortion of their victims.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command notified the public that Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi (Force No. 501356), attached to Area Command, Aba; Corporal James Daniel (Force No. 511844), attached to the Department of Operations, Umuahia; and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka (Force No. 511853), attached to Eziama Division, have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force effective from Friday, February 7, 2025, and have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for prosecution along with the civilian accomplices.
According to the statement signed by Public Police Relations Officer DSP Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the action followed the administrative disciplinary measures taken by the command.
The statement read: “It will be recalled that on 29/01/2025, the aforementioned officers and two other civilians were apprehended by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Abayi after they were found armed with an electric baton, assault rifle, and a Beretta pistol, respectively, conspired and hired a minibus, abducted some civilians along Port Harcourt Expressway, threatened and extorted them and thereafter demanded extra money from their families for their release.
“An investigation/orderly room trial was initiated by the Command and the investigation confirmed their involvement in the unprofessional conduct which is prejudicial to discipline and unbecoming of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, leading to their dismissal. Their official accoutrements have been retrieved by the command’s provost and they ceased to be members of the force.”
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Iyabo Ojo’s daughter weds singer Juma Jux in Islamic ceremony in Tanzania
Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has tied the knot with Tanzanian artist Juma Jux in an Islamic ceremony held in Tanzania on Friday. Videos and photos from the event were shared on an Instagram page dedicated to the couple, jux.priscy, on Friday. The ceremony was attended by close friends and family, including social
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Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has tied the knot with Tanzanian artist Juma Jux in an Islamic ceremony held in Tanzania on Friday. Videos and photos from the event were shared on an Instagram page dedicated to the couple, jux.priscy, on Friday. The ceremony was attended by close friends and family, including social
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Trump demands USAID closure despite uproar
President Donald Trump on Friday called for US aid agency, United States Agency for International Development, to be shuttered, escalating his unprecedented campaign to dismantle the humanitarian agency. “THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE. CLOSE IT DOWN!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social app as part of a drive that has triggered chaos
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President Donald Trump on Friday called for US aid agency, United States Agency for International Development, to be shuttered, escalating his unprecedented campaign to dismantle the humanitarian agency. “THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE. CLOSE IT DOWN!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social app as part of a drive that has triggered chaos
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Ogun govt frowns at Portable’s rascality
The Ogun State Government has condemned the “rascality” of hip-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, for his behaviour towards officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, OGPDPA, at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo, Ota. Portable, who is currently at large, allegedly unlawfully restricted, obstructed, and assaulted town planners Ramon Lateef, Akinpelumi
Ogun govt frowns at Portable’s rascality
The Ogun State Government has condemned the “rascality” of hip-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, for his behaviour towards officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, OGPDPA, at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo, Ota.
Portable, who is currently at large, allegedly unlawfully restricted, obstructed, and assaulted town planners Ramon Lateef, Akinpelumi Oyero, and Abidemi Onabanjo while they were performing their duties.
Nine of his associates―Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Fatimo Muhammed, 26; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Samuel Adeleke, 28―were arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for allegedly assaulting the officials. They face charges including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and intent to kill. Bail was set at N5 million each.
Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, described Portable as a “serial dissident and unrepentant rascal” who habitually assaults government officials without provocation.
Akinmade said the “indecent act” would be addressed according to the law. He added that Portable’s actions are becoming “shameful and intolerable” to locals and the government, given the “chaos and fear” he incites.
He emphasised the Abiodun administration’s commitment to ridding the state of illegal activities and establishing morality.
“We are profoundly taken aback by the unpleasant and uncivil act of the hip-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, on Wednesday, in the Iyana-Ilogbo area of the State where his bar is located,” the statement said.
“The way in which Portable and some miscreants he employed in the dastardly act attacked the officials of the OGPDPA is not only bizarre but a confirmation of the erosion of Omoluabi ethos in those individuals and indeed a great disgrace to the state.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun totally condemned this primitive and indecent act and reiterated his avowed commitment to a just and egalitarian society as he is ready to make any individual flouting the extant law of the land face the full wrath of the law irrespective of social status and influence,” the statement concluded.
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Gombe governor appoints 109 substantive directors
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of 109 substantive directors in the state civil service. Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, said in a statement that the newly appointed directors comprise 23 from the administrative cadre, with the remainder drawn from various professional cadres across different ministries, departments,
Gombe governor appoints 109 substantive directors
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of 109 substantive directors in the state civil service.
Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, said in a statement that the newly appointed directors comprise 23 from the administrative cadre, with the remainder drawn from various professional cadres across different ministries, departments, and agencies, MDAs.
The chairperson of the Gombe State Civil Service Commission, Mrs Rabi Shu’aibu Jimeta, who conveyed the governor’s approval, stated that the appointments followed a rigorous, merit-based selection process to ensure only the most competent officers occupy top positions within the service.
She explained that the selection process included a capacity-building workshop, a written examination, and a computer-based test, CBT, for 172 deputy directors across various administrative and professional cadres.
The final selection was based on performance, experience, and dedication to duty, in line with established civil service regulations.
Mrs Jimeta urged the newly appointed directors to see their elevation as a call to higher responsibility, emphasising the need for renewed vigour, professionalism, and commitment to service delivery.
She reminded them that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”
The appointment of the 109 directors is expected to further strengthen the state’s bureaucratic structure.
In 2021, Governor Inuwa Yahaya approved the appointment of 102 substantive directors, comprising 31 from the administrative cadre and 71 from various professional cadres, as part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening the civil service and enhancing governance.
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Reps’ proposal of 31 new states ironic, comical — Shehu Sani
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has faulted the proposal for the creation of an additional 31 states in Nigeria. DAILY POST recalls that the proposal was made on Thursday by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin
Reps’ proposal of 31 new states ironic, comical — Shehu Sani
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has faulted the proposal for the creation of an additional 31 states in Nigeria.
DAILY POST recalls that the proposal was made on Thursday by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu who presided over plenary on Thursday read a letter from the committee containing the proposed states.
Reacting to the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, Senator Sani said it is not only ironic but also comical.
He questioned why new states are needed when most of the existing states depend on allocation from the federal government to survive.
“While many states are dependent on federal allocation for their survival, the House of Representatives proposal for 31 states is ironic and comical. Politicians just want to carve out mini colonies for themselves,” he said.
If approved, states in Nigeria will increase to 67.
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Nigeria’s political parties owned by rich, mighty, powerful individuals — Yusuf Ali
A leading Nigerian lawyer, Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, has said that Nigeria’s political parties are currently owned by the rich, powerful, and mighty. He made this statement at the launch of a book titled “J.S. Olawoyin: A Century of Legacy and Leadership” at the Offa Descendants Union’s Secretariat, Offa. Yusuf Ali lamented that principled political
Nigeria’s political parties owned by rich, mighty, powerful individuals — Yusuf Ali
A leading Nigerian lawyer, Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, has said that Nigeria’s political parties are currently owned by the rich, powerful, and mighty.
He made this statement at the launch of a book titled “J.S. Olawoyin: A Century of Legacy and Leadership” at the Offa Descendants Union’s Secretariat, Offa.
Yusuf Ali lamented that principled political stances have declined in the nation’s politics, especially since the First Republic.
The legal expert said: “The matter is made worse today because, unlike in the First Republic when political parties were mass movements owned by all party members, today all the political parties are owned by the powerful, the rich, and the mighty.”
He added: “Olawoyin’s political stance showed that one can be a politician with high moral values. The late political activist refused all lucrative political offers to remain true to his convictions.”
Barrister Yusuf Ali said Olawoyin used politics to benefit his constituency, Offa, and the Northern region in general, while remaining a formidable opposition figure and holding the government of the day accountable.
The book launch brought together people from across Yorubaland in Offa to celebrate the renowned late political opposition leader of the First Republic, Josiah Sunday Olawoyin.
Senator Lola Ashiru, representing Kwara South senatorial district, said: “The late politician was an inspiration and a lesson for us all. He was a leading light in the political trajectory of Offa and the then Northern Nigeria. It’s now a thing of pride to be a Yoruba man. A Yoruba man can now walk freely in Abuja.”
Nigeria’s political parties owned by rich, mighty, powerful individuals — Yusuf Ali
