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President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. DAILY POST reports that the meeting is the party’s second caucus gathering in 2025, following an earlier session held on February 25. The meeting is also the first since Prof Nentawe Yilwatda emerged as APC national chairman in July. It comes a few days after the party rescheduled its National Caucus and National Executive Committee, NEC, meetings from December 15–16 to 18–19, with the NEC now expected to hold on Friday at the Presidential…
The Borno state Police Command has dismissing claims circulating on social media that the major suspect in the rape case of a five-year-old girl was arrested and later released. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso said the Command received a formal petition on November 24, 2025, concerning an incident that allegedly occurred on November 13, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m. According to the police, the petition alleged that the minor was sexually assaulted while on her way to school by a suspect identified as Abdulsalam M. Adakwaki, also known as…
Enyimba’s 3‑1 victory over Kwara United on matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, was no fluke, according to interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu. Chidera Michael netted two quick goals, while Micheal Agu’s was also for the People’s Elephant. Toyeeb Gidado scored for Kwara United in the game. Ukaegbu said the result matched his plans and expectations from the game “We really trained well for the match. It wasn’t a surprise; it was a good game for us,” Ukaegbu told club media. “It was a good game, and that was what we expected.” The win lifted Enyimba to eighth place in…
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, has lauded Lafarge Africa Plc for the renovation of Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School, Ewekoro. Arigbabu, who spoke at the inauguration, said the renovation aligned with the state’s school facility rehabilitation programme. The renovation by Lafarge featured the refurbishment of five blocks of classrooms, the extension of the Head Teacher’s office, and the construction of new dining and toilet facilities. It also included structural improvements such as new roofing, electrical and plumbing works, plastering, tiling, and painting across the classroom blocks. The project also encompassed…
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating expenditure in Nigeria’s power sector has accused electricity Distribution Companies of shortchanging Nigerians and failing to deliver on the promises that informed the privatisation of the industry 13 years ago. The accusations were made on Thursday during the resumed investigative hearing of the committee, as officials of Abuja, Port Harcourt and Benin Electricity Distribution Companies appeared before lawmakers. The Chairman of the Committee, Ibrahim Aliyu, said the expectation that privatisation would lead to stable and improved electricity supply has largely remained unrealised, deepening public frustration across the country. “Across Nigeria, the general perception…
The Anambra State Police Command has recovered firearms, a vehicle and suspected stolen cash following a shoot-out with fleeing criminals in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Items recovered include one pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated single-barrel rifle, an ash-coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number UWN 680 PE, suspected stolen cash amounting to ₦636,700, and other incriminating items. The recovery followed the abandonment of the suspects’ operational vehicle after it was involved in an accident during a hot pursuit by police operatives. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in…
Trade is a form of exchange. This can be an exchange of commodities or services, even ideas. Trade practice has been from time immemorial and is as old as mankind. AI Overview says, “Trade is the voluntary exchange, buying, or selling of goods, services, or financial products between individuals, companies, or countries for mutual benefit, creating links between producers and consumers and boosting economies by allowing specialisation and access to a wider variety of goods. It can be local (domestic) or international (imports/exports) and involves various forms, from simple bartering to complex financial market transactions. Many of us will remember…
A former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has explained why he participated in the Senate screening of ambassadorial nominees despite raising concerns over an alleged breach of Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, had in a statement last week urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the list of nominees, citing what he described as a violation of the federal character principle in the composition of the list. He highlighted disparities in the distribution of nominees, noting that while some states have three or four slots, others have none. “He (Tinubu)…
Infinix Nigeria has rewarded customers with discounts, cashbacks, and raffle prizes as it hosted Afrobeats star Davido at its flagship store in Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja, recently. The event attracted large crowds to the store, with customers taking advantage of price reductions on selected devices, cashback offers on premium models, and a raffle draw for household items, as Davido made an appearance to meet shoppers and fans. Speaking with journalists at the event, the Exclusive Manager of Infinix Nigeria, Victor Ojetunde, said the event was designed to reward customers during the festive season while leveraging the brand’s partnership with its…
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