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Hundreds of angry traders on Tuesday protested against the temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Governor Soludo ordered the closure of the market on Monday when he visited and observed that shops were closed for businesses in compliance with a sit-at-home directive. Governor Soludo, during the visit, threatened that he would extend the closure to one month if traders continued to observe the illegal directive. The illegal directive is often enforced by a faction of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Anambra State Government, on Monday…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its determination to maintain smooth traffic flow and ensure public safety as rehabilitation work commences on the 20-kilometre Lekki-Epe Expressway, a project expected to span 64 days. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the assurance on Tuesday, noting that robust and coordinated traffic management strategies have been put in place to minimise inconvenience to motorists and other road users throughout the construction period. Speaking to officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Giwa clarified that the rehabilitation exercise would not require a total shutdown of the…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Lagos State has responded to public debate over the ethnic composition of its local government chairpersons, insisting that the party remains inclusive and broadly representative. The controversy followed a social media post by a party chieftain and former Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who shared a flyer on X listing the names and contact details of ADC local government chairpersons across the state. The post sparked reactions online, with some commentators claiming that most of the officials hail from the South-West. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, the state chairman of the ADC, George…
The Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Ekiti State Police Command has recovered at least 558 cattle from 16 suspected cattle rustlers. DAILY POST recalls that Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Oye Local Government Command, arrested some suspects from Kwara State planning to migrate to Ekiti. The suspects were said to be sighted in their numbers with the cattle around Gede Farm settlement in Isan-Ekiti, which threw the town into pandemonium. This resulted in the reinforcement of more Amotekun operatives from their outposts to Oye, where their combined efforts led to the successful arrest of the suspects. The suspects, during interrogation,…
Premier League leaders Arsenal on Tuesday announced deals for two of its players. In a separate statement via their website, the Gunners confirmed that versatile midfielder Ife Ibrahim and full-back Josiah King had signed their first professional contracts with the club. This comes ahead of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League tie with Kairat on Wednesday. Ibrahim joined Arsenal when he was seven years old, and now, 11 years later, he has put pen to paper on his first senior contract. “I think it’s a blessing, you know, a great opportunity,” Ibrahim told Arsenal’s website. King added, “It’s something I have been…
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke on Tuesday denied multiple bribery charges as her trial opened at Southwark Crown Court in London, where prosecutors accused her of living a “life of luxury” funded by illicit payments. British prosecutors told the court that Alison-Madueke, 65, accepted bribes between 2011 and 2015 while serving as Nigeria’s minister of petroleum resources under former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the prosecution, individuals seeking “lucrative oil and gas contracts” with Nigeria’s state-owned oil company provided her with “significant financial and other advantages” in exchange for influence. “She should not have accepted benefits from those doing…
The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and related criminal activities with the arrest of four suspected drug peddlers in separate, intelligence-driven operations within and around the Enugu metropolis. The arrests, carried out by operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team and the Anti-Cultism Squad, led to the recovery of large quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis and hard drugs, as well as a cash sum of N1.8m and other incriminating exhibits. The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the operations were part…
In Nigeria, energy is often discussed as a technical or policy problem, from megawatts generated and grids upgraded to fuels subsidised. Yet for most Nigerians, energy is not an abstract concept. It is something encountered daily: whether the street is lit at night, whether children can learn in healthy classrooms, whether a meal can be cooked healthily and affordably, or whether a city can function without constant noise and pollution from generators. Recent research on energy and the environment in Nigeria shows that the country’s energy transition is already unfolding, not only in national master plans but also in streets,…
The International Air Transport Association has said that international airlines are facing growing financial pressure as billions of dollars in ticket revenue remain trapped in various countries due to foreign-exchange restrictions. In an article by the Senior Vice President, External Affairs at IATA, Thomas Reynaert, he warned that the issue of blocked funds poses a serious risk to global air connectivity and economic growth. “Imagine running a business where you sell your products in certain markets, but access to your revenue was not guaranteed. Would you keep operating there? For many airlines, this isn’t hypothetical; it’s a reality,” Reynaert said.…
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen headlines the list of Nigerian stars facing crucial battles to salvage their clubs’ UEFA Champions League campaigns as the group phase concludes on Wednesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen and Galatasaray are at risk of elimination from Europe’s elite club competition and must avoid a heavy defeat to stand a chance of progressing to the play-offs. However, the Turkish champions face a daunting final fixture away to Manchester City, who also require a win to secure a top-eight finish. Galatasaray sit 17th with 10 points from seven matches, a return that falls short of the…
