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They also accused the President of nepotism and filling his cabinet with Lagos indigenes. A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, had lamented that the President was not accessible to lawmakers and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress. Ndume, who was removed by the party over the comment, was replaced by the Senator representing Borno North, Tahir Monguno. Despite being sanctioned, Ndume initially defended his statements, insisting Tinubu was not accessible. He later apologised. Earlier in July, a former National Vice Chairman of the party in the North-West, Salihu Lukman, also berated northern politicians in the Tinubu-led administration. He described them as…
Aminu Boza has broken his silence on the alleged involvement in the kidnap and murder of Sokoto District Head. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the lawmaker representing Sabon Birni North Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Boza, has distanced himself from the report of being involved in the recent abduction and murder of the late District Head of Gatawa, Isa Bawa. This Nigeria news platform understands that Boza has refuted any connection to criminal activities or association with the bandits and has pledged to continue his fight against banditry. The son of the late District Head, after his release had alleged…
Shop owners along Egbu, Awaka and Emekuku in Owerri North LGA Imo State have lamented the wanton destruction of their shops and wares by the Imo State Government following a road expansion project going on in the area. Speaking with our correspondent some of the shop owners whose shops were affected cried out that their entire means of livelihood have just ended within a twinkle of an eye. They complained that the demolition exercise came to them as a surprise as they didn’t envisage such happening immediately even when the government claimed that there was prior information regarding that. A…
IPOB has banned South East youths from applying for the ongoing massive British Army Recruitment. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged youths in the South-East not to participate in the British army recruitment, saying it is a “deceptive” plot to use and dump them. This Nigeria news platform understands that the pro-Biafran group said the warning became imperative because many African soldiers who died in defence of Britain during World War 1 were never recognised and those who survived were sent back to Africa without compensation, whereas their British and other counterparts were adequately compensated and…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested 31-year-old Lekan Ogunsanya, for vandalism and stealing air conditioners and cables in Isoso, Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was confirmed in a statement obtained by DAILY POST on Friday. The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the suspect was apprehended while dismantling air conditioners from two houses in the community. Odutola stated that his arrest followed a distress call from a resident who noticed his suspicious activity. She said: “Residents reported the incident to the Sagamu Division on Thursday after the suspect broke into two houses within the…
Former Nigerian Goalkeeper, Christian Obi is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Heartland FC were involved in a ghastly accident, with their head coach and former Nigeria goalkeeper Christian Obi losing his life. According to sketchy reports on the club’s Facebook page, the accident occurred in Okigwe en route to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, where the Naze Millionaires were to participate in the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT preseason tournament. Some players and other officials sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment. Aged 57, Obi, who coached the team last season, was a Nigeria youth international goalkeeper who competed in the Men’s…
President Tinubu is set to return to France less than 24 hours after his emergency arrival in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart for France today, Friday, August 23, 2024. This Nigeria news platform recalls that President Tinubu returned to the country this morning to swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). More to come…
Fidelity Bank has affirmed its commitment to data protection and strong corporate governance. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a leading financial institution in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has assured its customers of unwavering commitment to upholding the highest level of ethical standards in all dealings with customer data. The assurance comes amid allegations by the Nigerian Data Protection Agency (NDPA) against the bank relating to data breach. While reiterating its commitment to strong corporate governance, Fidelity Bank, in a statement signed by its Divisional Head, Brand & Communications, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, maintained that it has conducted its services with the highest ethical standards by…
The Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has approved the family of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (aka Mohbad) to issue a witness summons to additional individuals. Additional individuals to be served with witness summonses include Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the nurse who allegedly treated the deceased during his final days, and Fidelis Esanbor, the driver who transported him to the hospital. In a statement issued by their legal representative, Monisola Odumosu, the Aloba family announced that the Coroner’s Court granted their request on August 16. The legal team revealed that they had also sought and obtained an order to…
40-year-old woman (name withheld) set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Shiisu said the woman, who resides in Garin Mallam village, poured petrol on her body and set it on fire. “On Thursday, at about 0740 hours, the command received heartbreaking and pitiful news of an incident from Guri, which indicated that a 40-year-old woman at Garin Mallam village poured petrol on her body, set herself ablaze, and got…