The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to issue a $500 million dollar-denominated domestic bond next week Monday to attract both local and international investors. Gbadebo Adenrele, Managing Director of Investment Banking, at United Capital Group, disclosed this during a hybrid roadshow with investors organised by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday. “The auction will…
The Imo State Police Command has paraded a 23-year-old Elijah Chigemezu who specializes in snatching phones from unsuspecting victims at gunpoint. Also arrested were 27-year-old John Chukwudi a native of Ntu in Ngor-Okpala LGA Imo State and one Chibeze Tasie, 32, who was arrested at Naze. In a release from the Police Public Relations Officer,…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated the importance of professionalism and adherence to building regulations in addressing building collapse in the state. Sanwo-Olu said this at the second edition of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, stakeholders engagement, on Thursday, in Lagos. The LASBCA stakeholders engagement, which focused on the critical issue…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi says it is the will of God for President Bola Tinubu to reset Nigeria for the betterment of the citizens. He stated this in Bauchi on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. Umahi is in Bauchi to sympathise with the governor and the…
Nigeria’s inflation fell to 33.40 percent in July 2024 from 34.19 percent in June on a year-on-year basis. This is the first time the country’s inflation has cooled down since December 2022 when it stood at 21.34 percent. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation for July…
Former Spain midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has said Arsenal “just keep growing and growing” and will end Manchester City’s domination in the Premier League this season. The Gunners lost out by two points to City last term. Pep Guardiola’s men have now won the title for four consecutive years. Fabregas has now backed his former team…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday accused some traditional rulers in the Southeast of collecting money from terrorists masquerading as herders. IPOB alleged that these traditional rulers collect the money to allow these terrorists operate freely in some communities of the region. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of the group, warned that IPOB and…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, has strongly denied accusations that it is hindering the operations of local refineries to maintain the importation of petroleum products. The Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, Olufemi Adewole, made this clarification, adding that the association’s members are patriotic investors who have committed substantial resources to building…
Rangers have arranged for their supporters to storm Uyo in large numbers for their CAF Champions League clash with US Zilimadjou of Comoros. The Enugu club have made provisions for a round trip bus for supporters willing to travel for the encounter. Rangers and US Zilimadjou have adopted the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo as…
Former Liverpool player, Danny Murphy, has questioned Chelsea’s decision to extend Cole Palmer’s contract at Stamford Bridge. Palmer was a delight for Chelsea fans last season, and was easily their best player. Palmer scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists in 45 games for the Blues under Mauricio Pochettino. He made Gareth Southgate’s England team…
A group of retired Nigerian soldiers who fought during the Civil War have appealed to the federal government to pay their outstanding pension arrears. The 63 retired Nigerian Army soldiers, who were enlisted between 1967 and 1978, claimed they had not received their pension payments despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of N134.7 billion for military…
Kylian Mbappe scored his first Real Madrid goal as they defeated Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night. The France captain was handed a start on debut, following his move from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. There were no goals in the first half as both teams struggled to dominate the…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant, Kellyrae has stated that Toby Forge is his wife. Kellyrae stated this during his diary session with Biggie, the invisible voice in the house on Wednesday. Biggie asked: “What about Toby Forg?” In response, Kellyrae said: “He is my wife’s new ship.” This comes hours after Kassia referred…
El-Kanemi Warriors have solicited for fan support ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup match against Beninoise side Dadje FC. The Borno Army will play their home matches in the competition at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The game is billed for Friday , August 16. “Get ready for the action. Our CAF Confederation Cup first…
The Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone at the Upper Chamber, Senator Kenneth Eze, has said the removal of fuel subsidy has made adequate funds available for the federal and state governments to function optimally. Eze, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Information stated this at his home town, Ohaigbo Amagu in Ezza South…
The Kano Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, charged 181 newly promoted officers to redouble their efforts in fighting crime in the state. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, it was noted that the elevated officers, who were promoted from Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP II), were part of…
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and members of the National Assembly of conspiring with President Bola Tinubu to pass the old national anthem “Nigeria We Hail Thee” into law. Ezekwesili said Abbas and his colleagues in the National Assembly violated the constitutional process…
The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reassured of his administration’s commitment to seeking justice for the 16-year-old teenager killed by a soldier during the hunger protest in Zaria. DAILY POST recalls that a 16-year-old boy, Isma’il Muhammad, was shot during a violent hunger protest in Zaria by a soldier while security operatives were…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, was not impressed after the team was eliminated from the Champions League in the third qualifying round by Lille. This means the Turkish club will play Europa League football this new season. Mourinho’s men lost 3-2 on aggregate over the two legs, with Lille’s winning goal scored from the penalty spot…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 contestant, Ben has predicted that his colleagues, Anita and Topher’s relationship won’t last more than six months after the show. He said there will be tension in their relationship after the show because Anita is older than Topher. Ben also claimed that other men will be sending private jets to…
