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The Kano State Government has merged the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change into a single ministry as part of efforts to improve efficiency in governance. The new arrangement means that both ministries will now operate under one umbrella known as the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change. The commissioner of the ministry, Dahir M. Hashim, confirmed the development in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Monday. He said the decision was approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as part of government reforms aimed at strengthening service delivery. “I am pleased…

A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Makoda Constituency, Hon. Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, has left the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tomas made his return known on Monday during a visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, at his residence in Abuja. He was accompanied by the chairmen of Makoda and Dambatta local government areas, Alhaji Isa Currency and Alhaji Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta. Receiving the lawmaker, Senator Barau described his return to the APC as a welcome development, saying it aligns with efforts to strengthen governance and…

Oyo State Police Command said it has arrested no fewer than two people in connection with a false alarm over the invasion of a community by suspected bandits. The suspects include a pastor identified as Amos Joel Muyiwa and one Mulikat Bashiru. The command made this known via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Monday. Ayanlade, in the statement, said the two suspects are currently in police custody. He said the suspects deliberately misled the public. Ayanlade stated that the suspects deliberately disseminated false information alleging that bandits…

Two players are set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer in search of more playing time. They are Kang-in Lee and Goncalo Ramos. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday night. Romano, writing on his X account, claimed Atletico Madrid are interested in both forwards. He tweeted: “Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos plan to leave Paris Saint-Germain in order to get more game time. “Atlético Madrid asked for both already months ago, more options expected to follow. “Chevalier situation also one to watch.” Only Ramos featured off the bench as PSG beat Arsenal in last Saturday’s Champions League final.

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called on researchers, investors and innovators to partner with governments at all levels to pilot and scale artificial intelligence and digital solutions in agriculture, healthcare, education and governance. The governor made the call in Ilorin at the 4th Biennial International Conference jointly organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, and the Faculty of Philology, Rudn University, Russia, on Monday. AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Special Adviser and Counsellor, Saadu Salau, said collaboration between governments and technology stakeholders was critical to unlocking the benefits of AI and digital innovation.…

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, has warned officers and men of the command against misconduct, indiscipline and other forms of unprofessional conduct. Ojo declared that the era of impunity within the Nigeria Police Force has come to an end. The police commissioner issued the warning during a strategic briefing held on Monday with Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and other senior officers across the state. According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the briefing was aimed at reinforcing the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu,…

If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen. Amazon is also throwing in a fourth Halo for free when you buy three as a part of a limited time promotion.Whether you’re touring a new city or heading back to your hotel after a night out, the Halo can help in a variety of…

The Dogecoin Foundation’s corporate arm has partnered with Paxos to integrate DOGE across its brokerage and custody infrastructure, potentially expanding access to the memecoin through regulated financial channels.According to a Monday announcement, Dogecoin (DOGE) will become available through Paxos’ brokerage and custody platform, allowing the company’s fintech, payments and institutional clients to evaluate support for the memecoin.Paxos provides crypto infrastructure for several major fintech and brokerage platforms, including PayPal, Venmo, Interactive Brokers and Mercado Libre. The partnership does not mean those companies will automatically offer DOGE trading or custody services. However, it makes the asset available for Paxos clients to evaluate…

Emilie Kiser has returned to Instagram after stepping away from social media to grieve the loss of her son, Trigg, on the first anniversary of his death. “Hi guys. I have missed you and missed posting on here,” Kiser, 27, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, June 1. “With that being said, I am so grateful for the time I took off of posting and the way that allowed me to be with my family and feel all the emotions and waves of grief in the hardest month of our lives.” During her time away from social media, Kiser…

A new study has found that nearly nine in 10 residents of Cross River State are considering leaving the state, citing worsening public infrastructure, poor healthcare, unreliable electricity supply and insecurity. The study, conducted by SBM Intelligence, an Africa-focused geopolitical and market intelligence firm, warns that the state risks a demographic haemorrhage if urgent reforms are not implemented. Titled “Where Nigerian Families Actually Thrive”, the study assessed residents’ perceptions of family life across indicators such as income, safety, affordability, healthcare, education, electricity supply and community support. According to the survey, 89.9 per cent of respondents in Cross River expressed an…