Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has asked all banks to stop the implementation of a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive on its suspension. The withdrawal was disclosed in a notice dated May 17, 2024, signed by Chibuzo Efobi, CBN’s director of Payment System Management, and Haruna Mustapha, the Director […]
Kogi killings: We’ll bring perpetrators to justice – Gov Ododo vows
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has vowed to deploy available resources to bring the perpetrators of Ogbe killings to book and guarantee security in the area. DAILY POST recalls that bandits allegedly killed two persons on Friday at Ogbe community in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, […]
Renewed Hope now hopelessness – Northern elder tackles Tinubu govt
A member of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Prof Usman Yusuf, has slammed the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, saying it has turned to hopelessness. Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, made this statement in an interview with Channels Television’s Sunday Politics monitored by DAILY POST. He […]
Ikoh, Nwauzor emerge new kings in Abia after elections
An exercise conducted by the Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to elect the traditional ruler of Okonaku Ohafia in Ohafia LGA has ended in Ohafia council headquarters, with Ndukwe Ikoh emerging as the new Eze-elect. Ikoh was elected unopposed following the stepping-down of the three other contestants. Speaking while conducting the […]
Atule backs Yemi to succeed with Enyimba
Enyimba forward, Joseph Atule has expressed confidence in Olanrewaju Yemi’s ability to help the team defend their Nigeria Premier Football League title. Yemi, who was formerly an assistant to former head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, is in charge of the Aba giants for the remainder of the season. Atule believed that Yemi’s appointment will bring continuity […]
EPL: You’ve lost my respect – Casemiro hits out at pundits over criticism
Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro has hit out at the “disrespectful” criticism he has been getting at the club this season. The Brazilian said that his critics have crossed a line lately and does not respect them. Casemiro told Sky Sports that he was touted as one of the best signings last season. The former Real […]
BREAKING: Iran President Raisi dies in helicopter crash
Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash at age 63. CNN confirmed his death, citing reports by Iranian news outlets. According to the report, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was also among those killed, along with seven others. DAILY POST reported earlier that a helicopter carrying Raisi was involved in a hard landing […]
One Year in Office: Nine governors yet to fight their godfathers
In less than ten days, 20 governors will be celebrating their one year in office. Some of them emerged as governors through the endorsement of their predecessors who paved the way for them among several other interested politicians. In Nigeria, fights between godfathers and godsons are very popular. Some of the most notorious recently would […]
Akwa Ibom records 3,291 tuberculosis cases in four months
No fewer than 3,291 patients have been diagnosed of tuberculosis between January to April 2024 in Akwa Ibom State The Program Manager, Akwa Ibom State Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Program, Ministry of Health, Dr Bassey Akpan, who disclosed this in Uyo, the state capital, during a media review meeting by Breakthrough Action-Nigeria stated […]
Helicopter carrying Iranian President, others completely burnt, no sign of life – Official
Following the crash of the helicopter carrying the Iranian President and other top political figures, the state television has reported that there is “no sign of life” at the crash site. Associated Press and Reuters are quoting the head of the Red Crescent, Pir Hossein Kolivand as telling the state TV there was no sign […]