Wale Edun, the Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says that Federal Government’s revenue for the first quarter of 2024 has increased to N9.1 trillion.

Mr Edun said this at the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the C…[Read more]

Education has been identified as the primary casualty of insurgent attacks in the North East, according to Adamawa State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Umar Pella.

Speaking at an event in Yola, Pella noted that Boko Haram, whose ideology opposes education, has significantly undermined the sector through both its doctrine and direct attacks on…[Read more]

The Borno government says elephants are absent in the Sambisa forest.

The Director, Forestry and Wildlife in the Ministry of Environment, Mr Ayuba Peter, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the last government survey regarding the presence of elephants in the forest showed none.

He said, “We conducted a survey before the Boko Haram i…[Read more]

The federal government took a giant step in addressing petroleum smuggling with a high-level stakeholders meeting convened by the National Security Adviser (NSA) on Monday

The gathering brought together key entities, including the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Nigerian…[Read more]

Over 80% of the animals in Borno Museum Park died following devastating floods in Maiduguri, the state capital. The General manager Borno State Museum Park,…

Over 80% of the animals in Borno Museum Park died following devastating floods in Maiduguri, the state capital.

The General manager Borno State Museum Park, Ali Abatcha Don Best, d…[Read more]

With 40% of the total cattle in west Africa and and over 150m livestock Nigeria can generate over N150bn annually from its export if the new Ministry of Livestock Development is well handled, a Senator in the 9th National Assembly from Niger State, Senator Bima Enagi, has said.

Senator Bima emphasised that exportation of livestock “Can be t…[Read more]

China has announced joint naval and air drills with Russia. The exercises, which start this month, underline the growing closeness of the two giant powers.

The Chinese Defense Ministry on Monday said it would hold joint military drills with Russia sending naval and air forces for a maritime patrol of “relevant areas of the Pacific Ocean” in…[Read more]

The camp, located in a designated humanitarian zone, was home to displaced civilians seeking refuge from the brutal Israeli onslaught.

At least 40 Palestinians were killed and several others injured in Israeli airstrikes on a tent encampment in Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Eyewitnesses said Israel struck the Al Mawasi area, a designated…[Read more]

HANOI – Severe floods are expected to inundate Vietnam’s north, including the capital Hanoi, government officials have said, as the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi — the most powerful storm to hit Asia so far this year — continues to extract a deadly toll.
Landslides and floods triggered by the typhoon have killed at least 65 people, and 39 other…[Read more]

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (UPI) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his isolated state would increase its nuclear weapons stockpile by “geometrical progression” due to threats from the United States and its allies, state media reported Tuesday.

Kim made the comments during a speech Monday marking the 76th founding anniversary of North Korea,…[Read more]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle the Wasps of Rwanda at the Stade Amahoro on Tuesday for their AFCON qualification tie

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle the Wasps of Rwanda at the Stade Amahoro on Tuesday for their AFCON qualification tie

Following their impressive 3-0 victory over Benin Republic at the…[Read more]

Kevin De Bruyne and Pep Guardiola are out of contract next summer, with Manchester City fans firmly backing the manager as the most important renewal.

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Forces from the Nigerian Joint Task Force, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have eliminated six individuals suspected of terrorism during a clearance operation in the Sambisa forest of Borno state.

Renowned security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, confirmed this development in a statement on…[Read more]

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has declared that those found guilty of corruption should not enjoy state pardon.

He also advised law enforcement agencies against conducting shoddy investigations, urging them to ensure they have their facts straight before summoning anyone for…[Read more]

Popular Nigerian activist, cum constitutional lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said Nigerians should not expect much improvement with the commencement of fuel production by Dangote Refinery. In this interview with DAILY POST, Adeyanju said Dangote should sell his fuel at N500 per litre because he buys crude oil in naira. The activist lawyer also…[Read more]

He warned transporters against taking undue advantage of the current situation, to exploit and place avoidable burdens through high transport fares on the people.

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that his administration would make available 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas buses for the use of transporters…[Read more]

The leaders of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti, have written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) notifying the commission of the appointment of 29-member Caretaker Committee for the party led by Nenadi Usman.

The letter said the stakeholders meeting was held in line with an agreement reached between…[Read more]

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has been named La Liga’s Coach of the Month for August after a perfect start to the season with the Catalan giants.

Flick has guided his team to maximum points after replacing Xavi in the dugout and has quite rightly picked up the award at the first attempt.

Barca are currently top of the early table after v…[Read more]

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick put a halt to the potential departures of three members of his squad during the summer transfer window.

All of winger Ansu and defenders Iñigo and Eric were of course hotly tipped to bring a close…[Read more]

Ademola Lookman has been in great form for both club and country, continuing to impress with standout performances for Nigeria and Serie A side Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports.

For the Super Eagles, Lookman has netted eight goals, five of which were scored in 2023 during the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers, including his latest heroics…[Read more]