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Obaigbena has charged NNPCL to battle the oil mafia and make refineries work in Nigeria.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, Nduka Obaigbena, has challenged the Federal Government to put the four government-owned refineries in the country to work, to checkmate the oil mafias in the country.   Obaigbena, speaking as the Chairman of the All Nigeria Editors Conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, said, said, “If we are going to use whatever means to deal with the oil mafias, we should keep our refineries alive. If you say you…

Kano Pillars are anticipating a tough encounter against Bendel Insurance this weekend. The Sai Masu Gida will battle with Bendel Insurance in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 11 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. Pillars defeated Plateau United 2-1 at home last weekend. Bendel Insurance on the other hand recorded a 2-1 away win against Sunshine Stars in Ijebu Ode. “Join us as Kano Pillars FC takes on Bendel Insurance in an intense clash this Saturday,” Kano Pillars wrote on X. “Let’s bring the energy and support our team in this thrilling encounter! Together,…

Bungudu local government patriotic front of the the local has begged Zamfara State has begged the State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and Zamfara state independent electoral commission ZASIEC to as a matter of urgency substitute their chairmanship aspirant, Nura Umar Abdullahi in the forthcoming November 16, local government election in the state. The leader of the group, Comrade Sulaiman Kwatarkwashi made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Gusau Thursday According to him, already, a petition was written to the office of the state party chairman and the state independent electoral commission ZASIEC on the matter by the group. “We…

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has stated that his government will be deliberate in its efforts to curtail deforestation to reap greater benefits from the state’s rich biodiversity. He stated this while signing into law a bill to establish a Climate and Green Economy Commission. Otu said it is another bold step by his administration to foster a sustainable environment through the protection of the rich and yet fragile ecosystem of the state. He noted that the law is aimed at preserving the rich biodiversity of the state. “For us in Cross River State, environmental consciousness among the…

A popular Catholic Priest has been kidnapped in the South East.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that gunmen have abducted Rev Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo Community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.   The victim was reportedly abducted on Tuesday night along the Ayayi community when he was returning from an assignment, according to church authorities.     Confirming the incident, the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, in a statement, solicited prayers for the priest’s safety and swift return to his parish.   The statement signed by the Chancellor/Secretary of the…

President Donald Trump Victory Speech in the US Presidential Election can be accessed below.   NewsOnline Nigeria had earlier reported that Republican candidate Donald Trump emerged winner of the 2024 United States presidential election on Wednesday.   This Nigeria news platform understands that Trump defeated Democrat candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris in the keenly contested poll.   Following the victory, Trump gave a victory speech in West Palm Beach, Florida at a gathering which had thousands of his supporters in attendance.   He appreciated Americans for voting for him as their 45th president and again as their 47th president.   Trump described…

President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have called Trump to concede defeat.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the United States President Joe Biden is expected to call US President-elect, Donald Trump, to congratulate him.   Democratic candidate and Vice President, Kamala Harris will likely also call her Republican rival Trump on Wednesday to concede defeat in the US presidential election, the country’s television media reported today, citing two of her aides.     Biden also plans to call Trump and will speak publicly about the election results, NBC News reported.   Donald Trump was elected US 47th president on Tuesday,…

Donald Trump is set to address supporters in Florida after key swing state wins.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that jubilant Donald Trump supporters gathered in Florida on election night, expecting the ex-president to speak after he notched key wins in the race for the White House.   Men donning formal suits and women in dresses mingled at the Palm Beach County Convention Center event, where they rubbed shoulders with a die-hard Trump fan sporting their political hero’s name emblazoned on a leather vest. Whether dressed in formal attire or more casual wear, many of the attendees wore Trump’s signature red…

The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party, LP, worsened, weekend, with the party failing to clinch at least one local government area in the recently conducted Abia State local government elections. The outcome of the polls is seen as an indication that the leadership crisis plaguing the LP at the national level has taken a turn for the worse. DAILY POST recalls that the party has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with notable figures such as its former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti dumping Julius Abure’s leadership. The crisis stemmed from allegations of corruption…

The police in Imo has confirmed a bomb explosion in the state. The explosion reportedly caused stampede and confusion as people ran helter-skelter, leading to many being injured. It is reported that people were in the market when the explosion was heard and everyone scampered for safety. Some persons were reportedly killed by the explosion. Imo State Police Command spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident to The Nation. He said two hoodlums have been confirmed dead. “It was an IED that exploded,” he said. “The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed Anti-Bomb operatives to the scene. “Two persons who…