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The lingering political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Friday following the announcement by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that his administration cancelled 10, 000 jobs in the State Civil Service approved by the immediate past government. The employments were approved by his predecessor and the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The governor during an interactive session with stakeholders in Port Harcourt, on Friday, stated that a fresh recruitment process would be carried out soon. DAILY POST recalls that before his tenure elapsed, Wike had approved the immediate employment of a significant number of…
The identities of the soldiers murdered by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have been revealed. On Friday, the military high command confirmed that no fewer than five of its troops deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State were killed. Those who died include two sergeants, two corporals and one lance corporal. The soldiers are: – Sergeant Charles Ugochukwu (94NA/38/1467) – Sergeant Bala Abraham (03NA/53/1028) – Corporal Gideon Egwe (10NA/65/7085) – Corporal Ikpeama Ikechukwu (13NA/70/5483) – Corporal Augustine Emmanuel (13NA/70/6663) The assailants also made away with five AK-47…
Nigerian defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, is expected to sign a new contract at Turkish club, Fenerbahce this summer, reports DAILY POST. Osayi-Samuel has been linked with a move away from Fenerbahce, with a number of clubs in England reportedly interested in his services. The 26-year-old currently has one-year left on his contract with the Yellow Canaries. According to reports emanating from Turkey, the club have offered him a new contract. Both parties are close to finalizing an agreement which would see the player extend his stay with the former Turkish Super Lig champions. Osayi-Samuel recorded six goal involvements in 23 appearances…
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has vowed to fight anybody who makes trouble with his successor, the current Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru. Umahi, who is the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, said this while speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, stating that the governor deserved respect. Umahi added that although there were usually crises between the predecessors and successors, he would not engage in such because God had blessed him. He said that he never regretted making Nwifuru his successor, stressing that he (Nwifuru) alongside few others, stood with him during the hard decision of…
Hearing in the plea bargain application filed by the convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (a.k.a Evans), could not proceed on Thursday due to the absence of legal advice. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, had filed the application before a Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square. They are standing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and attempted murder preferred against them by Lagos Government. Evans is charged alongside Emeka, Victor Aduba and Linus Opara. At the resumed hearing on Thursday, the prosecution counsel, Mr M. O. Olateju, told the court that the prosecution was waiting…
The Nigerian Army said its troops neutralised six terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims and recovered arms in multiple operations in Benue State. This was disclosed on the Nigerian Army verified Facebook page on Thursday evening. According to the post, troops acting on actionable intelligence raided a notorious kidnapping syndicate’s hideout in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area, resulting in the neutralisation of three terrorists and the rescue of two hostages. The operation also led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, a locally fabricated gun, assorted mobile phones, a camouflage uniform, and one motorbike. According to the Facebook post: “In a related…
The Tomatoes Growers Association of Nigeria has said that the current hike in prices of the product is due to ‘Tuta absoluta’ insect infestations on local farms across the country. The Kaduna State chairman of the association, Rabiu Zuntu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. ‘Tuta absoluta,’ also known as Tomato Leaf Miner, is a species of moth in the Gelechiida pest family. It is a serious pest that attacks tomatoes in Europe, Africa, western Asia, and South and Central America, with larvae causing up to 100 per cent loss if…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria must not toe the path of reliance on foreign donations to tackle its economic hardship. Tinubu disclosed this on Wednesday at a Joint session with the National Assembly to mark his first anniversary. He noted that no amount of aid coming from foreign countries can take Nigeria out of the woods. He urged the lawmakers to join hands with the executive arm of government to make Nigeria better. “Nobody, no aid, no other institution or personality will help us unless we do it ourselves. “No number of aid coming from foreign countries…
Kylian Mbappe has said that his next club will be revealed in the next few days. The France captain recently played his last match for Paris Saint-Germain and has been linked with a free transfer to Real Madrid. Speaking to CNN, the 25-year-old said: “My next club will be official soon, it is a matter of days. “I can’t wait for that, I’m happy. We have to wait just for some days.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to become the highest-paid manager in the club’s history, according to the UK Mirror. The Spaniard is in a strong bargaining position as he prepares for new contract talks this summer. Arteta has one year left on his current deal and has established himself as one of Europe’s top young managers. The 42-year-old, who was appointed in December 2019, can expect to become the highest-paid manager in Arsenal’s history. Arteta has won the FA Cup and two Community Shields, finishing behind Manchester City in two consecutive Premier League seasons. He will also get assurances…