Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed that no reasonable government will allow Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami in its cabinet. The minister’s previous comments allegedly supporting Al-Qaeda has sparked reactions, with some Nigerians calling for his resignation. Although, Pantami has come out to deny association with the terrorist group, calls for […]
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Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has insisted there would be no increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, in May. NNPC has maintained an ex-depot price of N148/litre since February, despite the hike in the actual cost of the commodity and […]
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Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Bashir Magashi, has challenged troops to step up the fight against terrorists by becoming more daring and should not be afraid of “the bullet.” Speaking on Sunday, 18th April, during a morale-boosting visit to the troops in Maiduguri, Borno State, the retired Brig.-Gen. said what should be on the minds of the […]
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The leading opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on Sunday called on the Department of State Service to immediately invite the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, for questioning over his alleged affiliations with the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja, the party also […]
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has disclosed that the yellow buses popularly known as ‘danfo’ will not be scrapped but would rather be remodeled to meet modern standards. Recall that the state Commissioner for Transportation, Frederick Oladeinde in February this year said the yellow buses do not have a place in the transportation master plan of […]
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Governor, Aminu Masari of Katsina statehas expressed that contrary to the views in some quarters, President Muhammadu Buhari has not failed Nigerians. The governor made this assertion when spoke in a Television Continental interview on Sunday. However, Masari pointed out that Nigerians should commend Buhari for tolerating “rubbish from some people.” He said, “The rating […]
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Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Isa Pantami, has said his past controversial comments on terrorist groups including Taliban and Al-Qaeda were misconstrued. The minister also disclosed that he has no issues with Christians, adding that his personal driver, secretary and technical assistant are all Christians Pantami made this known in an interview with an […]
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Some suspected Fulani herdsmen militias have invaded Mbakyondu, in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State, killing no lesser that 11 persons, while others were left injured. According to reports the incident occurred at about 4:am on Friday night when the residents were fast asleep. A media aide to the LG Chairman, Mr. Udam Samuel […]
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Thousands of youths, women and leaders of Yoruba race are currently occupying some streets in Ibadan in demand for Oduduwa Republic. DAILY POST correspondent, who is monitoring the procession, reports that the protesters are currently at the front of Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The protesters are led by a Yoruba group, […]
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A former presidential aide, Mr Doyin Okupe, has said now is the time for Nigeria to have a national summit to profer solutions to insecurity in the country. In a recent twitter post titled ‘Insecurity And Galloping Inflation,’ Okupe said productivity has declined in the country which is visible in the agricultural sector affected by […]
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