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APC has reportedly borrowed N5 billion to finance Okpebholo’s inauguration.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is borrowing between N2 billion and N5 billion to finance the inauguration of the new governor.   This Nigeria news platform understands that Governor Obaseki, who disclosed this at the inauguration of 10-man caretaker committee members of the State’s PDP in Benin City on Friday, however, lamented that the outgoing government was not carried along nor invited for the inauguration.     Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the…

Three police officers, who allegedly beat a student of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Suleiman Olayinka to death at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin, the state capital, have been arrested and detained. The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin on Friday. Reports reaching DAILY POST indicated that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 2 p.m. when the victim got off a motorcycle and was approached by three officers who then dragged him to the ground. An eyewitness claimed that the victim had arrived to collect N1,000 he had already…

Following the recent bomb explosion at International Market Orlu, which claimed two lives and injured many, the Imo State Police Command has organized a one-day for officers on the identification, handling, and disposal of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs. A press statement issued from the desk of the command’s public relations officer, ASP Henry Okoye informed that the training was Led by CSP M.A. Ogini, Officer in Charge of the Anti-Bomb Squad. He maintained that the training aimed to improve officers’ ability to detect and neutralize IED threats. According to the press release, officers from all divisions and area commands across…

President Tinubu, Obi and Governors among others have eulogized Ogbonnaya Onu.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has described the former governor of the old Abia State and former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, as a great reformer and a pillar who strongly believed in the progress, unity, and stability of Nigeria. The President, represented by the Minister of Works, Chief Dave Umahi, at the burial of Dr. Onu at his Uburú country home in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, stated that Onu’s passing was a significant loss to both the party…

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…