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The Nigerian Army has refuted any collaboration with the private military company formed by former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo. The Army has made it clear that it has no involvement or partnership with Asari-Dokubo’s security outfit. Asari-Dokubo recently announced the establishment of a private military company that he claimed was engaged by the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to film and skit creators who use its uniforms and kits without permission in their productions. The management of LASTMA has declared such unauthorized use of its uniforms, kits, and accessories as illegal and has threatened legal action against offenders. In a press…
Former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has issued a word of caution against Nigeria’s potential military involvement in addressing the political crisis in Niger Republic. In a piece titled “Niger Republic: A Word of Caution to the Dogs of War,” Fani-Kayode expressed his reservations about the idea of Nigeria intervening in the neighboruing…
A shocking incident has come to light in Osun State, Nigeria, where the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye Egbedun, caught policemen in the act of extorting money from young individuals. The incident, captured on video and circulating widely online, has caused a stir and raised concerns about police…
Professor Abdul-rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to initiate an evaluation process to assess the contributions of Nigerian professors to national development. During an interactive session with the media in Abuja, Na’Allah emphasized the need for Nigerian universities to play a more impactful role…
The United States has expressed apprehensions regarding China’s potential to exert influence over the Nigerian government by leveraging Chinese loans. These revelations emerged from the Integrated Country Strategies document prepared by the US Department of State, highlighting concerns about China’s role in Nigeria. The document, initially approved on April 6, 2022, underwent review and updates…
On Thursday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) announced its intention to file a lawsuit against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio concerning the disbursement of ‘holiday allowances’ to Senators. In the communication endorsed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP emphasized that the leaders of the National Assembly must expeditiously reduce the excessive National Assembly budget…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel, will continue to increase as long as the US Dollar remains on the rise in the foreign exchange market. Chinedu Okoronkwo, the National President of IPMAN, addressed this matter exclusively with DAILY POST,…
In a move to bolster the security of lives and property in Enugu State’s coastal areas, the Nigerian Navy has announced plans to establish an operational base within the region. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of the Naval Staff, made this revelation during a recent courtesy visit to Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading socio-political group of the Igbo people, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s selection of just five ministers from the South-East, labeling it as “inequitable and unjust. The organization conveyed its dissatisfaction in a statement issued by its President General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Thursday. Ohanaeze pointed out that the formation of states…