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14Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Zambia’s President-elect lauds Commonwealth’s role in peaceful election

President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has attributed peaceful polls to roles played by the Commonwealth under the leadership of its Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland. In an interview with journalists at the Commonwealth on Tuesday, he recalled how his release was secured by the Commonwealth Secretary General in 2017 as well as her effort that stabilised Zambia. Hichilema said he was imprisoned on trumped-up charges, but was released in 2017 after the intervention of the Commonwealth Secretary-General. “Patricia Scotland didn’t give up. The Commonwealth didn’t give up as they came back before the election”, even though the situation didn’t improve before she left in 2018. Hichilema said Zambia was confronted with numerous political and social challenges of ...

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14Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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S/East residents lament NUPENG’s exclusion of Rivers in ongoing strike

Residents of the southeast have vehemently frowned at the strike action embarked upon by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) necessitated by the demolition of a fuel station in Imo, on the directive of Governor Hope Uzodinma. Recall that NUPENG declared the strike in Imo alone over Uzodinma’s refusal to compensate a marketer, whose station was demolished in Orlu by former governor Rochas Okorocha. It said despite a court order asking the state to compensate the marketer, he was ignored, adding that Uzodinma had appealed the judgment instead. Uzodinma was said to have asked residents of Imo to source for petroleum products in neighboring states, challenging NUPENG to go ahead with its strike. Based on the Uzodinma-led government’s statement challenging ...

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9Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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NUJ condemns killing of NTA employee in Kogi

The Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) has condemned the gruesome murder of a Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) employee, Chukwu Obiahu, in Okene, Kogi State. Obiahu was stoned to death on Tuesday evening by unknown assailants shortly after he closed from work. Briefing journalists at a press conference on Thursday, Kogi State NUJ chairman, Comrade Momohjimoh Adeiza called on security agencies to unravel the circumstances behind the death of the NTA engineer. He described the late engineer as a gentleman whose life was cut short by men of the underworld. While commiserating with the NTA family over the irreplaceable loss, the NUJ chairman observed that it has become very difficult for many Nigerians to go about their legitimate businesses. Speaking further, Adeiza said, “A y...

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8Sep By BobbyNo Comments

Sport

Ex-Air force personnel, 35 others arrested for alleged murder, other crimes in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Police Command, on Tuesday, paraded one Obaji Benjamin, who was an ex-Nigeria Air force personnel and 35 other suspects for alleged murder, fabrication and possession of illegal firearms among other heinous crimes. The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, CP Aliyu Garba, made this known to journalists during the parade of the suspects that took place at the command headquarters. CP Garba, also said that the command arrested suspected members of the Indigenous People Biafra, IPOB/ESN for allegedly involving in the murder of seven innocent persons who hail from Ohaozara and Onicha LGAs and settings their cars ablaze ovee sit-at-home order Monday. “One suspect, Obaji Benjamin, who claimed to be an ex-Nigeria Air force personnel, confessed to be a manufacturer of l...

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29Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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2023 Presidency: South-East Mandate strategizes for consensus, seeks Buhari’s support

A political pressure group, South-East Mandate rose from its meeting in Enugu, weekend, announcing plans to ensure that the zone presents an acceptable candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Convener of the Group, Senator Julius Ucha made the disclosure while addressing journalists after its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting. The group, made up of mostly stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the region, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to facilitate the process of APC nominating their presidential candidate from a trusted member of the party of south east extraction. Ucha identified trust, latent fear, suspicion and prejudice as key issues holding the South-East down in Nigeria political equation “We decided to work on them. At what point will...

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28Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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2023: It’s stupidity to appease South-East with presidency – Bishop Mike Okonkw

Mike Okonkwo, the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), has said the Southeast should not produce a presidency on the grounds of pity. He pointed out that the Southeast should not allow themselves to produce a president so they can be appeased. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the TREM founder stressed that a presidency produced under such a condition would not succeed. According to Okonkwo: “To the best of my knowledge, the easterners are not asking for anything other than live and let live. “They are not saying, ‘give us everything’. For me, to be honest with you, I am not in agreement with any easterner saying, ‘it’s time for us to be president’. “So you should beg to be president? If it’s going to be a case of making you presiden...

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27Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Release Igboho To Continue His Journey, Soyinka Tells Benin Republic

Professor Wole Soyinka, the popular Nigerian Playwright, has called on the government of the Republic of Benin to release Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to continue his journey. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Friday during an interactive session titled, “Sanctions on the loose: Chasing the gnat with a sledgehammer,” the elder statesman said the secessionist didn’t commit any crime against Nigeria. Men of the Department of State Services on July 1, 2021, raided the Ibadan, Oyo State, home of the activist, killed two and arrested 12 of his aides. Igboho later fled to the Republic of Benin where he was arrested alongside his wife on July 19, 2021, by the International Criminal Police Organisation at the Cadjehoun Airport in Cotonou on...

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27Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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I Am Pained, My Child Died In Captivity, I Couldn’t Bury Him – Father Of Kidnapped Tegina Pupil

According to a report by Daily Post, the Proprietor of Tanko Salihu Islamic school Tegina, Rafi local government area of Niger State, Mallam Idris Umar and father of an abducted child who died in captivity said he is pained that he is unable to give his son a proper burial. Umar whose four children were among the 91 children kidnapped on the 30th of May,2021, said this while fielding questions from Journalists in Minna. The deceased child was said to be between 8 and 9years old. Umar said he sees the death of his child as the will of God said he would have felt better if he was buried properly. ”Though, I see the death of his child as God’s will, I would have been more fulfilled if the child had died at home to give him a befitting burial. I thank Allah that the other three are...

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27Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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DSS denies dispersing doctors and arresting a journalist at Saudi Arabia’s recruitment exercise in Abuja

The Department of State Services has denied dispersing doctors and arresting a journalist at Saudi Arabia’s recruitment exercise in Abuja. It was reported earlier that DSS operatives besieged an Abuja hotel where the recruitment exercise was holding, dispersed the doctors seeking greener pastures and reportedly arrested a journalist who was later released. The DSS which has now debunked the claim, stated that no evidence was adduced to prove that they carried out such operation at the hotel. Spokesman of the DSS, Peter Afunanya described it as a plot to embarrass the organisation. The statement read;   “The attention of the Department of State Services has once again been drawn to a falsehood being circulated in the media that it dispersed doctors attending a Saudi Ar...

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21Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Bauchi NUJ suspends ban on police coverage

The Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has suspended the ban it placed on the coverage of police activities in the state by its members. The Union had placed the ban following an assault on a reporter with the African Independent Television (AIT), Bauchi, Damina Yusuf, by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the state during a recent protest by students of Bauchi State College of Agriculture, Bauchi. The assault led to Yusuf’s admission to a hospital, while his camera and personal belongings were lost while he was being assaulted by policemen in the course of carrying out his duty. However, a press release signed by the NUJ council secretary, Isah Garba Gadau and made available to DAILY POST, said the union reviewed the earlier directive issu...

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13Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Gov Fintiri mourns Ahmed Joda

Governor Fintiri, in a condolence message released to newsmen Friday evening by his Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, described the late “elder statesman, technocrat and super Permanent Secretary in his public service career” as an epitome of discipline and integrity. “I received the news of the death of your late father, husband and grandfather with shock and sadness. This came at a time his wealth of experience and wisdom were most needed. I am, however, consoled that he lived an exemplary life and left a legacy of selfless service to the community,” the governor said in the message addressed to the bereaved family. Fintiri said Ahmed Joda loved his people and the country, adding that “the administrator, journalist and politician would be sorely missed, having contributed immens...

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12Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Pray for us to avert death of our members – Oyo NUJ appeals to Nigerians

Journalists under the auspices of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo State have appealed to Nigerians to pray for the union to avert death of its members. The union called on the public, especially lovers of journalism profession, to pray fervently for the practitioners to end untimely deaths among journalists in the state. DAILY POST recalls that no fewer than four members of the union had died in the last few months. Among the journalists who recently died included Mr. Najeem Raheem, a deputy photo editor with Guardian Newspaper and Mr. Sunday Ogunyemi of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRSC). Another journalist, Mr. Titus Badejo, was killed by two masked gunmen in Ibadan recently. The latest among the journalists who died in the last few months ...

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12Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

Mbappe tells PSG he wants to leave for Real Madrid after Messi joins club

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has told the club he wants to leave for Real Madrid following the signing of Lionel Messi from Barcelona on Tuesday night. This claim was made by respected French journalist, Thibaud Vezirian. Vezirian stated this in a tweet on Twitter on Wednesday. According to him, Mbappe has informed PSG that he actually doesn’t want to play with Messi and added that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid and he is hoping that it happens before the transfer window closes. “Kylian Mbappé wants to leave. He has requested his exit voucher and does not wish to extend. Either it’s Real Madrid this summer, or a free start in a year,” Vezirian tweeted. “He had already warned several weeks ago that he did not want to play with Messi.” Meanwhile, Mbappe...

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8Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Nigerian Journalist and Missionary Calls out professional beggars for Daring to ask God to Prosper Bobrisky in his Works

  Nigerian journalist, missionary and life coach, Timothy Ofoegbu, has expressed his displeasure with professional beggars which includes some members of "Ogbanje Nation" for their audacity in asking God to bless Nigerian cross dresser, Bobrisky in his works. Ofoegbu on Sunday, August 8, while reacting to Bobrisky's latest giveaway to fans. His post below: BOBRISKY AND THE FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY.   I was reading a Facebook post yesterday morning when a post made by BOBRISKY popped up on my newsfeed. I am neither his friend nor his follower. He simply said 'Drop your account". I ignored him. But after one hour, I went back to the post to see if people dropped their account details. Lo and behold, 3000 people had done so with prayers for "God" to bless him and his ...

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7Aug By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Why Barcelona were Reluctant to Offer Lionel Messi new Contract

Another reason has emerged as to why Lionel Messi decided to leave Barcelona where he had spent his entire playing career. Popular Spanish football journalist, Terry Gibson linked the 34-year-old’s exit from Camp Nou to their continued chase of European Super League. According to him, the Catalan giants would be able to easily afford Messi in terms of the salary caps, but were reluctant to do that. “I don’t think he’s happy with what’s happening at Barcelona,” he told talkSPORT. “Barcelona would be able to easily afford Messi in terms of the salary caps, but they’re reluctant to do that. “They’re going to turn down the money that’s being offered to them to continue this fight for a Super League. “I think Messi has realised, if they’re going to go down that...

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3Aug By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Actor Olaiya Death Report: UCH, TAMPAN, Dele Odule speak

Colleague of veteran actor Olaiya, Dele Odule has reacted to his death reports circulating across some platforms. Rumors earlier today spread on the demise of the actor who was reportedly undergoing surgery at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State. However, a TAMPAN official who spoke with PM News on Tuesday morning described the reports as “Rubbish and Fake.” He said: “It’s fake news and I can confirm to you that Olaiya Igwe is alive.” UCH has also reacted to the reports of the actor’s death. The Public Relations Officer of UCH, Toye Akinrinola, said: “I am not aware of anything like that. A journalist had called me earlier on the matter. We just checked; there is no record of him at the Emergency Unit of the hospital. At least, if he died at the hospital, t...

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23Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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If FG Could Pick Up Kanu, Igboho, Why Is It Difficult To Fight Bandits – SOKAPU Blows Hot

According to a report by The PUNCH, the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union has carpeted the Federal Government over the arrest and detention of activists across the country. The umbrella body of the Southern Kaduna people urged the government to deploy the same tactics adopted in the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, in tackling the rampaging bandits in the North. SOKAPU’s National President, Jonathan Asake, stated this while addressing journalists in Kaduna on Thursday. The SOKAPU leader also alleged that over 100 natives had so far been killed in communities in the Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of the state recently. According to him, the government must stop the use of force on ...

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15Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Famous Dutch Crime reporter, Peter R. de Vries dies nine days after being shot in Amsterdam

Famous Dutch crime reporter, Peter R de Vries has died nine days after he was shot in Amsterdam. Quoting a family statement, RTL News, the Dutch network De Vries regularly contributed to, said: "Peter fought to the end, but was unable to win the battle." "Peter has lived by his conviction: 'On bended knee is no way to be free,'" the family statement said. "We are unbelievably proud of him and at the same time inconsolable." The statement also requested privacy for De Vries' partner and loved ones to "process his death in peace". Police said De Vries was shot in Lange Leidsedwarsstraat, close to a large public square in Amsterdam. The attack happened after the journalist, 64, made a regular appearance on a current affairs television show. Two suspects have been detain...

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6Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Celebs

Journalist, Adeola Fayehun, and her husband welcome baby girl

Popular Nigerian journalist, Adeola Fayehun, and her husband, Victor, have welcomed a baby girl. Adeola shared the good news on her Instagram page today July 6 which is her birthday.   According to her, she welcomed her baby on July 5. ''I had plans for this birthday until someone who was due in June decided to make her debut a day to my birthday (weeks after she was due)!  Such a diva, trying to share birthday with me by fire by force. She's the best birthday gift ever, and we're very grateful to have her Happy birthday to me... well, technically us Biko, SWIPE and tell us who she looks like - team @victorfayehun or team Adeola No lie oh!''  

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4Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Plateau PDP: Beneficiaries of party crisis mastermind thems- Chieftain, Plangshak

Sequel to the crisis rocking the Plateau State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, a Director of Research and Documentation of Professionals in the party, Salama Plangshak, has called on members of the PDP to engage in other areas of discipline or vocation rather than depending solely on political activities for survival. He said the inability of members to get themselves involved in useful ventures is responsible for the current crisis bedevilling the state chapter of the party. Speaking to journalists in Jos, Plangshak decried what he said was unending wrangling that has culminated in a series of litigations. He said, just like in other merchandise, there are crisis merchants in political parties, adding that the crisis merchants were responsible for the upheavals that have...

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3Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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You’ll earn respect – Oshiomhole welcomes Gov Bello Matawalle to APC

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has welcomed Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State to the ruling party. Oshiomhole, in a letter personally signed and made available to journalists in Benin on Saturday, said it was with great pleasure, relief and deep sense of personal satisfaction that he welcomed Matawalle to the APC. According to Oshiomhole, “It takes a man of courage, conscience, principles and honour to make the long-awaited move, which not many politicians in our clime would have the audacity to undertake.’’ The former Edo governor said that he was absolutely confident that all APC stakeholders in Zamfara would welcome Matawalle with open arms and accord the governor the well-earned respect that he richly deserved....

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28Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Andy Uba begs other aspirants for support, says he can’t win Anambra alone

The winner of Saturday’s primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Anambra State, Andy Uba has begged other aspirants of the party for support, claiming that his victory is for all members of the party. Uba was on Sunday announced the candidate of the party for the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. Uba who spoke to journalists on Monday said he cannot win the November 6 governorship election in Anambra alone if his party men abandon him. He called on them to join him in the quest to win the election for the party. Saturday’s election had generated controversy, with about 10 aspirants of the party rejecting its outcome on the premise that they were rigged out while demanding a fresh primary election. But Uba speaking with journalists in his ...

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28Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Unmask killers of Titus Badejo – Oyo journalists tell Police, DSS

Journalists in Oyo State have appealed to security agencies in the state to without further delay, reveal the identities of the killers of one of their colleagues. The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) made this disclosure in a communique issued at end of its congress. DAILY POST recalls that a journalist, Titus Badejo was on Saturday, 19th June killed by yet to be identified gunmen. But the police and other security agencies have reportedly not been able to arrest those who masterminded the killing. But, the journalists in the communique signed by the trio of Oluseye Ojo (Chairman), Promise Inumisan (Member) and Nike Aderibigbe (Member), urged security agencies including the Police, Department of State Service (DSS) and other security agencies to unmask, without further dela...

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14Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

‘Your work is shameful’ – Zidane snaps at journalist over Real Madrid departure

The Frenchman was in no mood to answer questions about his decision to leave Santiago Bernabeu when cornered by reporters in Vallecas Zinedine Zidane has snapped back at a Spanish journalist for asking questions over the acrimonious nature of his Real Madrid departure, stating: "your work is shameful". Zidane took the decision to step down from his role as head coach at Santiago Bernabeu following Real's trophyless 2020-21 campaign. The Frenchman, who guided the club to three successive Champions League crowns in his first stint in charge between 2016 and 2018, has since written an open letter explaining why he chose to cut short his contract.  

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11Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Journalists barred from State-Of-Nation parley in Abuja

A high-profile meeting on the “state of the nation” has been convened by a former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Journalists were however barred from the meeting which former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd); Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan; President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Dr. Samson Ayokunle; a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Aliyu Gusau (retd) and a former Attorney General of the Federal (AGF), Kanu Agabi (SAN) and many others attended. The nine-hour marathon meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja started 11.00 am and ended 8.15 pm with two breaks for prayers and meals. According to Daily Trust, Security operatives at the ven...

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5Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Governor Uzodinma Sacks all Aides in his Cabinet amid Worsening Insecurity in Imo state

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, on Friday June 4, sacked all Special Advisers (SAs) and Senior Special Assistant (SSAs) in his cabinet amid worsening insecurity in the state. The state Commissioner for information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba , who confirmed the sacking, disclosed this to journalists in Owerri on Friday. Emelumba said that a board constituted by the governor had advised him to take the decision after they decided that it was in the overall interest of the people of the state. The Commissioner said, “Yes, the story is true. The governor took the decision following a recommendation by a board he constituted in this regard. The idea is to make governance effective and is in the best interest of the people of the state. There is no ill-motive about it.” T...

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2Jun By MosesianNo Comments

Politics

Tanzania Female MP is berated and thrown out from parliament for wearing trousers

A Tanzanian Member of Parliament (MP), was thrown out of the parliament by the Speaker of the House for wearing trousers. Condester Sichwale, arrived at the parliament on Tuesday, June 1, wearing a yellow peplum blouse and black trousers. A male colleague, Hussein Amar, complained about how she was dressed, Global Publishers reports. "Parliament is a mirror of society and Tanzania, and some of our sisters are wearing strange clothes and are legislators. What are they showing to the society?" Amar complained in a video shared by Tanzanian journalist, Jay Maudaku. The Speaker asked who he was referring to and Amar pointed in Sichwale's direction. Speaker, Ndugai then asked Sichwale to leave and change before she will be allowed back in parliament. Photos from the scene...

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25May By MosesianNo Comments

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Nigerians react after journalist Jaafar Jaafar asked President Buhari to pick a new Chief of Army Staff from South-East

Some Nigerians have reacted to journalist, Jaafar Jaafar's call for President Buhari to pick a new Chief of Army Staff from South-East to replace late COAS Ibrahim Attahiru who died in a plane crash on Friday May 21, alongside other military officers. Jaafar in a Facebook post he shared, said Buhari should chose Major General Benjamin Ahonotu who led the first major crackdown against Boko Haram and captured its leader, Mohammed Yusuf. He further said that picking Ahonotu as the new COAS will also give the ailing unity of the country a little elixir. The journalist wrote; My choice is Major General Benjamin Ahonotu, who led the first major crackdown against Boko Haram and captured its leader, Mohammed Yusuf. To also give the ailing unity of the country a little elixir, this...

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23May By MosesianNo Comments

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Belarus President Hijacks Ryanair Passener Flight enroute Lithuania Using Fighter jet then arrests exiled political Opponent, Raman Pratasevich; EU & NATO react

Leading Belarusian opposition activist, Raman Pratasevich, has been arrested in Belarus after President Alexander Lukashenko ordered a fighter jet to escort the Ryanair plane Pratasevich was in, to Belarusian capital, Minsk. Acccording to Pull Pervogo, Belarusian state broadcaster, Raman Pratasevich, a vocal critic of President Alexander Lukashenko's regime, was detained at Minsk airport following orders by Lukashenko (pictured below), a dictator supported and armed by the Russian government. In a major breach of international law, the commercial plane was intercepted by a Belarusian fighter jet and escorted from international space till it landed in Minsk. The Belarusian government claimed a bomb threat was detected in the plane and then forced to plane to go to Belarus ...

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18May By MosesianNo Comments

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16-year-old Ghanaian Female Student allegedly Commits Suicide in School Dining hall

A 16-year-old final year student of Miracles Senior High School Sunyani in the Bono Region, Ghana, identified as Leticia has allegedly committed suicide. According to a journalist with Sunyani 88.1 FM, Hon. Asabee Asabee, the incident happened inside the school located at Baakoniaba, Sunyani east municipality. It was gathered that the student was found hanging from the celing of the school dinning hall by her colleagues on Monday, May 17, 2021, around 9:45pm. Sunyani Municipal Police Service said the body has been deposited at the morgue of Sunyani Regional Hospital for autopsy.

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18May By MosesianNo Comments

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60-year-old man Arrested for allegedly Raping Mentally Challenged Woman

A 60-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old mentally challenged woman in Gituntu, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya on Monday, May 17. Witnesses said the victim was seen walking out of the suspect’s homestead crying and when asked what had happened, she said that the old man had tricked her into his house and raped her. Area Chief Edward Gitonga, who confirmed the incident said the suspect, who lives alone, was found naked and the innerwear of the girl on his bed. “We have found the man wearing only a shirt and an innerwear believed to belong to the mentally challenged girl on his bed,” said Mr Gitonga. The administrator said the victim said that the man called her from the road and asked her to help him look for some missing keys inside his house. But ...

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14May By MosesianNo Comments

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Southern Governors are Right on Buhari’s Lopsided Appointments – Governor Bala Mohammed

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has said that Southern Governors are right on their claim of a lopsided appointment in Buhari-led administration. Bala who addressed journalists on Thursday May 14, said there will always be problem if only one section is given positions in government. He stated that self-actualisation and self-determination will always play out if there is no fairness at the top. The Governor said; “If you are not fair and equitable in your administration, in your management, if there is nepotism where only one section is given positions in government, then there will be problems. “There is an iota of truth in what the southern governors said on some sections being highly favoured at the detriment of others. “What we know in this country as a federalist...

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3May By MosesianNo Comments

News

Journalist who Exposed Governor Ganduje’s Alleged “Bribe Video” Flees to UK

Jaafar Jaafar, the journalist who exposed Governor Abdullahi Ganduje's alleged "bribe video" has fled to the United Kingdom over alleged threat to his life. Jaafar told Premium Times that he relocated with his family to the UK and will not be returning to the country ‘until the coast is clear.’ He said; “I’ll be here until this regime can guarantee my safety and protect freedom of the press." The publication reported that the publisher of Daily Nigerian fled to the UK barely a month after Governor Abdullahi Ganduje revealed that those behind a video of him allegedly collecting bribe which he described as "fake", would be brought to shame. Speaking in BBC Hausa programme, ‘Afada Acika’, the Kano state Governor had claimed that the video was cloned. He said; “The video is ...

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2May By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

News

NASS Will Never Pass Any Law To Hinder Press Freedom – Lawan

He gave this assurance while felicitating with Nigerian journalists on the occasion of the 2021 World Press Freedom Day. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Ola Awoniyi. “The Ninth Senate and the National Assembly, in general, will never pass any law that inhibits the freedom of the press but rather work with the media to further enhances the practice of the profession,” he said. “I also celebrate the Nigerian journalists for the invaluable contributions and sacrifices that they have made throughout our national history to nation-building and entrenchment of democracy. “I pay tribute to the patriots who have lost their lives in the line of duty and pray that their death will not be in vain.”

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29Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Oliseh Launches Compelling Book ‘Audacity To Refuse’ April 30

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh will formally launch his autobiography, “Audacity To Refuse” on Friday, April 30. The new book , a collection of Oliseh’s 16-year football journey which also details the everyday life of the professional athlete, has been on sale since April 19. The launch will kick-off by 16:00 UK & Nigerian time and 17:00 Central European time via ZOOM . It will be hosted by famous BBC journalist Mimi Fawaz and Olakunle Kasunmu of Channels TV. Super Eagles legends; Austine Okocha, Emmanuel Amunike, Tijani Babangida and Austine Eguaveon are speakers for the occasion. Audacity to Refuse” traces the legendary Sunday Oliseh’s untold inside story from being a young footballer in Nigeria to starring for some of Europe’s greatest clubs. The book s...

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29Apr By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

News

Again, secondary school students clash in Osogbo

Some students of Osogbo Grammar School on Wednesday allegedly disrupted learning activities at another school in Osogbo and left some mates injured. It was gathered that around 1 pm on Wednesday, some students of Osogbo grammar school stormed the Government Technical College Osogbo and unleashed mayhem. Operatives of the Department of Security Services (DSS), police and men of Amotekun was sighted at the Technical school when DAILY POST visited the school. Efforts to get the reaction of the school principal failed as he denied interview with journalists. The Police Public Relations Officer in Osun state, SP Yemisi Opalola could not confirm if their is any arrest made on Wednesday as at the time of filing this report. DAILY POST learnt that the clash had been built up since M...

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25Apr By dthataNo Comments

Sport

Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard ‘Too Expensive For Arsenal To Sign Permanently’

Arsenal will not be able to afford to sign Real Madrid playmaker Martin Odegaard on a permanent basis, according to journalist Christian Falk. The Norway captain has been nursing an ankle problem in recent weeks, but he has made a positive impression in North London since arriving on loan in January. The Gunners have understandably been linked with a permanent move for Odegaard as they look to bolster their creative options, but Falk does not expect the 22-year-old to don the red and white jersey next season. Speaking to BILD, Falk explained that Arsenal would "probably like to keep" Odegaard at the club beyond the end of the current season, the playmaker would prove "too expensive" for the Gunners to keep. As a result, Falk adds that Arsenal could instead turn their attentio...

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20Apr By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Jaafar Jaafar, Journalist Who Exposed Ganduje’s Bribery Video Flees Home Over Death Threats

A journalist and publisher of Daily Nigerian, Jaafar Jaafar, who exposed a video in 2018 showing the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, stuffing dollars in his pockets, has fled his Kano and Abuja residences over some death threats he recently received. SaharaReporters learnt that Jaafar is presently in hiding and one of his close associates said some unknown persons had been on his trail for some time. “The journalist is no longer staying at home. He is in danger as some unidentified persons, likely to be hit men, have been trailing his movements, both at his Abuja and Kano residences,” the source said. It was gathered that the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit, also in a letter dated April 14, invited the Daily Nigerian publisher for questioning, alleging that...

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17Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

You don’t know anything – Zidane attacks journalists over his Real Madrid’s future

Zinedine Zidane has lambasted pressmen after the Frenchman was asked if he plans to stay at Real Madrid for several more years. The former France midfielder responded by telling the journalists in the Zoom call to beware of making assumptions. Zidane spoke during Saturday’s press conference ahead of the Real Madrid clash against Getafe this weekend. The press conference got a little tense when the coach was time and time again asked about his future. “You don’t know anything,” he said in response to one such question. “You’ve said there’s a need to get rid of Zidane in the past, but I’m here. You can have a contract of four or five years and be gone tomorrow. “Or the opposite could happen, where you have a contract that is about to expire and then you stay. There’s a ...

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31Mar By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

“Men Should Pay Their Wives to Birth their Children the way they pay Surrogates” Journalist says

A journalist has said men should pay their wives to birth their children the same way they pay surrogates if they choose to go that route. She tweeted: "I feel like men should pay their wives to birth their children just like they would with a surrogate." Her tweet led to an argument as some took her side and others opposed. See below.

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31Mar By dthataNo Comments

Health

Surgeries Postponed After 4-Day Water Scarcity At University College Hospital, Ibadan

A scarcity of water at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan since last Saturday is causing the postponement of some surgeries, FIJ can report. According to a source, the officials claim the water scarcity is due to some ongoing major repairs within the hospital, but the problem is now affecting patients’ access to healthcare. In fact, surgeries are currently being postponed as a result of this development. “I was supposed to be in theatre this week but the surgery has now been postponed by two days because of this water crisis,” a patient told FIJ. “It is so bad that patients now buy sachets of water to bathe and defecate.” Water crises in UCH are frequent occurrences, although they happen in parts of the hospital rather than the whole. In November, journalis...

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29Mar By MosesianNo Comments

News

Woman Dies While Speeding to Catch her ‘Cheating’ husband

A Ghanaian woman died in an accident while allegedly speeding to catch her "cheating" husband. According to reports, the deceased had been reliably informed that her husband had been seen with another woman. As she rushed off to catch him in the act, she had an accident. Ghanaian journalist, Mabel Aku Banesseh broke the news, writing: "A woman died on the motorway.She was going to Tema to verify claims there was a woman in her husband’s car. She never got there to even know whether or not the said woman was her hubby’s cousin.co-worker or mere friend. Don’t allow lies to lead you to your grave."

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25Mar By MosesianNo Comments

News

Woman Accused of Murdering Abusive Husband is Executed by her Own Daughter

A woman killed her own mum as state punishment for "premeditated murder", despite her mum not carrying out the killing. Maryam Karimi was sentenced to death in Iran after her father killed her abusive and violent husband. Though her father was the one that killed her husband, Maryam Karimi was arrested and charged with premeditated murder. She was then sentenced to be executed by her own 29-year-old daughter. Her death in Rasht Central Prison, Iran, is the latest shocking example of the rise in executions enforced in the Islamic Republic. Activist and journalist for Iran International TV described the execution as another "victory for a man" as a woman was encouraged to end her mother's life while her grandfather escaped capital punishment. Maryam’s father is beli...

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21Mar By dthataNo Comments

News

Alaafin Presents Car To Journalist, Sanni Agboola

Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has presented a car to journalist Sanni Agboola, Igbere TV reports. A statement on Thursday posted to Instagram said the monarch presented the car to Mr Agboola despite the heavy downpour in Ibadan. Also at the presentation were two queens – Aishat Adeyemi and Memunat Adeyemi. “Alaafin Oba Adeyemi III presents a brand new car to Chief Sanni Agboola a veteran journalist today at Ibadan. The event which saw the Alaafin of Oyo not minding the heavy downpour and torrential rain in Oyo State today but in his untiring and unrelenting magnanimity presented the car gift with Ayaba Aishat Folashade Adeyemi and Ayaba Memunat Adeeyemi all in attendance,” the statement read. Meanwhile, the Alaafin was recently spotted with a new wife identified as Olori ...

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17Mar By MosesianNo Comments

News

Thieves Steal Physically Disabled Woman’s Wheelchair

A 32-year-old physically disabled Ugandan woman is stranded after her wheelchair was stolen by suspected burglars on Tuesday night, March 16. Olivia Nakugudo, a resident of Namunsi, Afya suburb along Kabogoza Musoke road in Mbale, woke up on Wednesday morning to a burglary. The suspected burglars reportedly went with a dozen of Nakugudo's belongings including her reliable tricycle wheelchair. "I have no legs, that wheelchair has been me legs, my children who entirely rely on me will not get food and other necessities any more," Nakugudo told a journalist. Nakugudo's sister-in-law, Zaina Nawaga said due to the theft, she was unable go to her workplace at Kyagalanyi coffee where she gets her daily bread Nakugudo describes her missing wheelchair as black in colour with spot...

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28Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Why I Forgave Burna Boy for Sending Thugs after me – Mr 2kay

Nigerian singer Mr 2kay, has revealed that he has forgiven top singer Burna Boy who allegedly sent thugs to attack him. It will be recalled that in 2017, Burna Boy had allegedly sent thugs to attack him at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. In an interview with The Punch, Mr 2kay said, “The incident happened about four years ago. We went back and forth on the case for some time. At some point, the guys who carried out the attack were arrested and they were locked up for over two years. Their parents and Burna Boy’s people kept begging. At the end of the day, I decided to withdraw the case out of court. A lot of people that I respect, including my godfather (Tonye Princewill), and kinsmen reached out to me. I listened to those people and withdrew the case.” Jumbo als...

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27Feb By dthataNo Comments

News

Biden Imposes Visa Ban On 76 Saudis Over Khashoggi’s Murder

President Joe Biden on Friday imposed a visa ban on 76 Saudi nationals in connection with the murder of the late journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. The ban followed a United States intelligence report which accused the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, of approving the 2018 gruesome murder of Khashoggi. The former Washington Post columnist was killed and allegedly dismembered on October 2, 2018, in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, by men said to be connected with the top levels of the Saudi government and the Crown Prince. Khashoggi was also a critic of Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Salman’s policies. But the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who announced the measure described as the “Khashoggi Ban,” alleged that the affected individuals were involved in “thr...

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22Feb By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Journalist, Others Escape Herdsmen Attack In Edo

The Benin-city by-pass in Edo State is gaining notoriety for kidnapping and banditry as a journalist, Ben Duno, who was travelling on that route with other commuters at the weekend escaped being attacked by the Fulani herdsmen at the weekend. Duno, who works with the Sun Newspaper, said they escaped abduction by the whiskers while traveling from Warri, Delta State to Ibadan, Oyo State, for a close friend’s wedding. Narrating his experience, Duno said he has never been terrified in his life, but he and other co-travellers nearly walked into the hands of the marauders terrorising the country. He said: “The frightening reports on the security challenges across the country, especially on some major highways traversing the country, where travellers are being kidnapped on a daily ba...

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9Feb By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

News

“Pray for me, I can’t walk” – Kemi Olunloyo opens up on medical condition

The self-acclaimed US-trained journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has cried out for prayers over a medical condition that is related to feet numbness. The controversial journalist made this known in a recent tweet on Twitter while adding that she may be offline for a while. “I will be offline a few days. I’m weak and dehydrated. God bless you and keep praying for Nigeria,” she wrote. In another tweet, Kemi Olunloyo buttressed on the status of her health; “2:35pm I left my doctors. Both legs & feet swollen and numb. I will be having a doppler test N80K to rule out DVT. Diuretics and Neurontin on board. Bed rest elevated. God be with me and all the #RevolutionNow #EndSars family weekend at #OccupyLekkiTollGate We are one.”

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8Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Veteran Sports Reporter, Pedro Gomez Dies ‘Suddenly’ at 58

Veteran ESPN SportsCenter reporter, Pedro Gomez died on Sunday, February 7. He was 58. James Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN, and Sports Content confirmed his death in a statement saying, “We are shocked and saddened to learn that our friend and colleague Pedro Gomez has passed away.” He continued, “Pedro was an elite journalist at the highest level and his professional accomplishments are universally recognized. More importantly, Pedro was a kind, dear friend to us all. Our hearts are with Pedro’s family and all who love him at this extraordinarily difficult time.” “Pedro was far more than a media personality. He was a Dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor,” the Gomez family said in a statement. “He was our everything and his kids’ biggest believer. He died unexpected...

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