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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye. DAILY POST reports…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally notified the federal government of its intention to commence a nationwide strike within the next 21 days. This warning comes through a letter sent to the Federal…
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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed what Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice told him about teammate Kai Havertz amid the ongoing summer transfer window. Arsenal have been linked with a move to sign a new No.9 this summer.…
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Nigerian Labour Congress Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Joe Ajaero's Possible Detention The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning of a nationwide strike if its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, is…
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Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has predicted that Manchester City will go ahead to win the Premier League title this season. Carragher was speaking on Monday Night Football after all the Match Day 1 fixtures were completed. City…
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Nathaniel Cameron has joined Nigeria Premier Football League side, Enyimba. Cameron joined the People’s Elephant from Sporting Lagos. The goalkeeper left Sporting Lagos after the club’s relegation to the Nigeria National…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that it has not paid fuel subsidies to any entity for the past nine years. This statement was made by Umar Ajiya, the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd., on Monday,…
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Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State, tragically passed away after slumping in his hotel room in Abuja on Monday evening, August 20. The…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a new date for the commercial commencement of the Port Harcourt Refinery, now set for September 2024. This was disclosed by Umar Ajiya, the Chief Financial Officer of…
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Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the sale of nomination forms for local government council polls across the state. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the publicity secretary of the party, Oryina Orvaa.…
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Epiphany Azinge, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who was the former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), has emerged as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. He will be coronated in due course. However, a…
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Nigerian Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero Summoned by Police Over Serious Allegations Abuja – The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian…
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Famous Afrobeat musician Davido has reacted to his father’s N1 billion donation to a church. DAILY POST reports that the singer’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, on Sunday donated N1 billion to the Centenary Endowment Fund of the…
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President Tinubu Dismisses Jalal Arabi, Appoints Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as NAHCON Chairman. In a significant administrative shake-up, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman…
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List of States Where Workers Will Not Work Tomorrow and Why.  Civil servants in several states in Nigeria's Southwest region will observe a public holiday on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, to celebrate Isese Day. Isese Day is a…
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In a significant policy reversal, President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the use of dividends from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the payment of fuel subsidies. This decision marks a departure…
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Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has cried out after he was attacked by area boys at an event in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State, on Sunday. Speaking after the incident, the singer, in a viral video on the internet, shared how he was badly…
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Nigeria Admits Culpability in $60 Million Dispute Involving Chinese Investors, Amosun’s Actions Tied to Tinubu Government. In a significant legal admission, Nigeria's attorneys have acknowledged the country's involvement in a…
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The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two persons on suspicion of their involvement in cult-related activities in Sango-Ota, within the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Abiodun Salami and…
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Crystal Palace are believed to be leading the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, The Sun reports. The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Aston Villa in 2022. Since then, Chukwuemeka has made 27 appearances for the west…
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