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Nigeria’s inflation hit 34.80% in December – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, reflecting a slight increase from the 34.60% recorded in November. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday, the marginal rise of 0.20% has been attributed to heightened demand for goods and services during the
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The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, reflecting a slight increase from the 34.60% recorded in November. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday, the marginal rise of 0.20% has been attributed to heightened demand for goods and services during the
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Katsina gov honours fallen heroes, backs security forces
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday, paid tribute to fallen military heroes and emphasised his administration’s commitment to supporting security forces and veterans. Radda made this known during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Katsina. “The Government of Katsina State remains resolute in supporting our veterans,
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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday, paid tribute to fallen military heroes and emphasised his administration’s commitment to supporting security forces and veterans. Radda made this known during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Katsina. “The Government of Katsina State remains resolute in supporting our veterans,
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Abia reviews waste disposal tariffs, warns against indiscriminate dumping
The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has announced new tariffs for waste disposal, urging residents to comply with the updated rates and refrain from indiscriminate refuse dumping. ASEPA’s Director General, Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke, disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the review aligns with Section 2 of the Abia State Tax Codification and Consolidation Amendment Law
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The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has announced new tariffs for waste disposal, urging residents to comply with the updated rates and refrain from indiscriminate refuse dumping. ASEPA’s Director General, Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke, disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the review aligns with Section 2 of the Abia State Tax Codification and Consolidation Amendment Law
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I will never recommend joining army to my children – 76-year-old veteran
A 76-year-old military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.) has expressed worry over the ill-treatment given to retirees of the Nigerian Army by military authorities. The septuagenarian who was was a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on the occasion of the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day on Wednesday, complained about his unpaid pension
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A 76-year-old military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.) has expressed worry over the ill-treatment given to retirees of the Nigerian Army by military authorities. The septuagenarian who was was a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on the occasion of the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day on Wednesday, complained about his unpaid pension
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500 farmers trapped in Baga following ISWAP assault
Over 500 farmers and their families from the Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) are trapped in Baga town, Borno State, following their escape from lethal assaults by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in northeastern Kukawa. The assaults that took place in Kwata Yobe and Tudun Kanta on Sunday resulted in numerous fatalities. Abbah
500 farmers trapped in Baga following ISWAP assault
Over 500 farmers and their families from the Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) are trapped in Baga town, Borno State, following their escape from lethal assaults by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in northeastern Kukawa.
The assaults that took place in Kwata Yobe and Tudun Kanta on Sunday resulted in numerous fatalities.
Abbah Gwoza, the leader of the displaced farmers in Baga, stated that the victims escaped from ISWAP territories after a renewed bout of violence focused on a joint rescue operation by the Nigerian Army, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and relatives attempting to recover the bodies of the deceased farmers.
ISWAP fighters from the Tumbum Shanu region ambushed a joint operation. “While 43 bodies were interred, the operation was halted due to intense gunfire, resulting in injuries to two soldiers and a CJTF member,” Gwoza reported.
The farmers, mainly from the Gwoza and Damargu tribes, have been growing crops like beans and onions in the Lake Chad Basin for more than thirty years. Even with ISWAP controlling the area, they reached an agreement with the insurgents to keep farming.
Every farmer contributed ₦10,000 to ISWAP for each hectare of land and donated two bags from every ten as zakat post-harvest. Nonetheless, this delicate arrangement fell apart when the farmers inadvertently made a new agreement with the Boko Haram Buduma faction for more farmland in Mangari, close to Baga, for dry season agriculture.
Tensions rose when ISWAP found out the farmers had instead paid levies to Boko Haram. Suspecting cooperation with competing groups, ISWAP initiated an assault, resulting in numerous farmers’ deaths and injuries to others. Survivors stated that ISWAP combatants questioned them regarding tax contributions prior to shooting.
Certain farmers’ wives, who were kidnapped during the assault, were allegedly transported to ISWAP safe houses.
500 farmers trapped in Baga following ISWAP assault
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Armed Forces make sacrifices, endure hardship for Nigerians to live in freedom – Kwankwaso
Former presidential candidate under the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in 2023, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday said men and women of the Armed Forces make sacrifices so that Nigerians can live in freedom. Kwankwaso expressed gratitude to men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their extraordinary sacrifices of safeguarding the country. In a
Armed Forces make sacrifices, endure hardship for Nigerians to live in freedom – Kwankwaso
Former presidential candidate under the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in 2023, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday said men and women of the Armed Forces make sacrifices so that Nigerians can live in freedom.
Kwankwaso expressed gratitude to men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their extraordinary sacrifices of safeguarding the country.
In a statement to mark 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance day, the NNPP National leader said security operatives have been courageous despite enduring hardship in the course of their duties.
According to Kwankwaso: “To the brave men and women of our armed forces, on this day of remembrance, we stand in deep admiration and gratitude for your extraordinary sacrifice. Words can hardly capture the enormity of what you give — the courage you show, the hardships you endure, and the personal toll your service takes. Yet, you continue to serve with honour, strength, and resilience, embodying the very spirit of sacrifice that defines true patriotism.
“You stand ready, often at great personal cost, to protect the freedoms we hold dear and the values that shape our nation. For every mission you’ve undertaken, for every moment you’ve spent away from your families, for every sacrifice that remains unseen, we are profoundly grateful. The path you walk is one of duty, honour, and unwavering commitment to a cause greater than yourself — and for that, you are deserving of our deepest respect and admiration.
“The pain of separation, the uncertainty of deployment, the weight of responsibility — these are burdens you carry so that we may sleep soundly at night, knowing our safety and freedom are never taken for granted. Whether standing watch in distant lands, responding to crises, or quietly serving in roles that support our national defence, each of you plays an essential part in ensuring that we remain free and secure.
“On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we honour not only the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice but also every service member who continues to stand strong, face danger, and protect what we hold dear. Your service is a testament to your unshakable commitment to the greater good, and we recognize the weight of the sacrifices you have made — and continue to make — every single day.
“To the families who support you, we extend our heartfelt gratitude as well. Your strength and unwavering love are vital to the resilience of our armed forces. You, too, make sacrifices, standing beside your loved ones, sharing the burden of their service.
“Thank you for your courage, your service, and your sacrifice. We will never forget the price you pay so that we may live in freedom. Today and always, we honour you. You are the true heart of our nation, and we are forever indebted to you. -AWT”
Armed Forces make sacrifices, endure hardship for Nigerians to live in freedom – Kwankwaso
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Suspect arrested for N6bn fraud not witness in Edo election tribunal – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied claims that a suspect under investigation for an alleged N6bn fraud, Jonathan Okunbor was a witness in the ongoing Edo State election tribunal. According to the commission, the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, had claimed that the suspect was one of his witnesses
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied claims that a suspect under investigation for an alleged N6bn fraud, Jonathan Okunbor was a witness in the ongoing Edo State election tribunal. According to the commission, the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, had claimed that the suspect was one of his witnesses
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US House passes bill banning transgenders from participating in men, women’s sports
The United States House of Representatives has banned transgender men from competing in men’s sports and transgender women from competing in women’s sports. This was made known on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson in a post on X. “Today is a great day in America because House Republicans just passed @RepGregSteube’s
US House passes bill banning transgenders from participating in men, women’s sports
The United States House of Representatives has banned transgender men from competing in men’s sports and transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
This was made known on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson in a post on X.
“Today is a great day in America because House Republicans just passed @RepGregSteube’s Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act ensuring men cannot compete in women’s sports.”
“Men are men, women are women, and men cannot become women. It’s just that simple,” the Speaker wrote.
This comes as the incoming President Donald Trump, who had banned transgenders in the United States military, is about to assume power next week.
DAILY POST reports that there are talks in some quarters that Trump may re-introduce ban on transgenders in the military.
Today is a great day in America because House Republicans just passed @RepGregSteube‘s Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act ensuring men cannot compete in women’s sports.
Men are men, women are women, and men cannot become women. It’s just that simple. pic.twitter.com/aVGJeaB1fS
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) January 14, 2025
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Russia launches new missiles targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia on Wednesday launched a new barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said the Russian forces launched over 40 missiles during the morning attack and used more than 70 drones overnight. Zelenskiy, in a post via X, said that Ukrainian
Russia launches new missiles targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia on Wednesday launched a new barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions.
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said the Russian forces launched over 40 missiles during the morning attack and used more than 70 drones overnight.
Zelenskiy, in a post via X, said that Ukrainian air defences shot down at least 30 missiles.
“Another massive Russian attack. It’s the middle of winter, and the target for the Russians remains unchanged: our energy infrastructure.
“Among their objectives were gas and energy facilities that sustain normal life for our people,” he said.
Meanwhile, the governor of Ukraine’s western Lviv region said two energy facilities, in the Drohobych and Stryi districts, were damaged.
In neighbouring Ivano-Frankivsk, the governor said air defences were fending off Russian attacks on facilities.
Both said no injuries had been reported. Ukrainians use natural gas mainly for heating homes and cooking.
DAILY POST gathered that the country uses gas stored over the summer months to use in winter, when daily production does not cover consumption.
Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities are located in the western part of the country, including in the Stryi area.
Their role has grown since Kyiv refused to extend a gas transit agreement with Russia.
Russia has stepped up its bombardments of Ukraine’s power sector and other energy infrastructure since March 2024, knocking out half of the available generating capacity and forcing long, rolling blackouts across the country.
Ukrainian cities, businesses, and residents rushed to install new generating capacities, including solar panels, batteries, generators, and other equipment to increase their energy independence and survive the critical cold months.
Zelenskiy, who visits neighbouring Poland on Wednesday, reiterated his pleas to Kyiv’s Western allies to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence.
“We have also discussed licenses for the production of air defence systems and missiles for them, which could serve as one of the effective security guarantees for Ukraine. This is both realistic and necessary to implement,” he added.
The capital Kyiv also came under attack, with hundreds of residents taking shelter in underground metro stations across the capital, sleeping on yoga mats and sitting on folded chairs with their pets.
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Stakeholders seek more funding to end tuberculosis in Africa
The Global TB Caucus and partners have identified adequate funding, strengthened multi-sectoral partnerships, and coordinated actions as strategies to ending Tuberculosis in Africa. The TB caucus and partners including the Stop TB Partnership Geneva, the Global Fund, FIND, Light Consortium, WACI Health, among others, made this known in a communique issued on Wednesday, at the
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The Global TB Caucus and partners have identified adequate funding, strengthened multi-sectoral partnerships, and coordinated actions as strategies to ending Tuberculosis in Africa. The TB caucus and partners including the Stop TB Partnership Geneva, the Global Fund, FIND, Light Consortium, WACI Health, among others, made this known in a communique issued on Wednesday, at the
