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By Oluyemi Ogunseyin 07 December 2024   |   8:18 am The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Friday evening rescued a female adult from a chemical-induced inferno. According to a statement signed by the agency’s director, Margaret Adeseye, on Saturday morning, the incident occurred at 291, Old Abeokuta Motor Road, opposite Vetland Secondary

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By AFP 07 December 2024   |   7:52 am At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured Friday in a crash between two minibuses in western Ivory Coast, the transport ministry said. The collision on the Daloa-Issia road left “26 killed, 10 of whom were burned, and 28 injured,” Oumar Sacko, director general

There is tension in Anambra State over the whereabouts of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala (Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi). DAILY POST learnt that the Archbishop was last seen on Friday when he embarked on a journey to Umuchu, a community in the State. As of the time of filing

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the House of Representatives member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. PDP expelled Ugochinyere over gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. His expulsion was contained in a letter from the Ideato

Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to his side’s Saudi Pro League 2-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad. Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Nassr at home on Friday to maintain their lead on top of the SPL table. Karim Benzema opened the scoring for the hosts before Ronaldo equalized for the visitors. However, Steven Bergwijn scored a late goal

The Premier League fixture between Everton and Liverpool has been called off. The last Merseyside Derby at Goodison was scheduled to be Saturday’s early kickoff. However, it will now be played at a later date, according to The Athletic. This decision has been taken for safety reasons because of Storm Darragh. Liverpool are seven points

The Federal Government had, in the penultimate month, sold milled rice to staff of various media organizations in Kaduna State at a subsidized rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. According to the federal government, the exercise aimed to alleviate the prevailing food crisis and cushion the effects of high food commodity prices in the country.

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HFN President, Samuel Ocheho. The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have announced plans to honour and celebrate members of the first senior men and women handball National teams at the grand finale of the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 phase 2 in Lagos. According to the president of the Federation Mr Samuel Ocheho, the

Julius Berger Plc The Board of Directors of Julius Berger Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Goni Musa Sheikh as the Chairman of the Board of the Company for a term of three years with effect from April 1, 2025. The appointment was contained in the company’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited seen

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), under its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, held an orientation and flag-off ceremony for the participants of 93,731 jobs across Abia State. The event, which took place on Friday, at the Evermore Event Centre, Olokoro Road, Isi-Court, Umuahia

Sheikh Muyideen Bello The Muslim community was thrown into mourning on Friday morning following the passing of a renowned scholar and preacher, Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello. Sheikh Akewugbagold Taofeek, an Ibadan-based cleric, disclosed Bello’s demise in a Facebook post. “Today is one of my saddest days. My father and mentor, have returned to his creator.

Prince Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), presenting the award to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, recognising him as the Most Productive Group Chief Executive Officer of the company. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets

Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed worry over non-promotion of Made In Nigeria goods. He said when met with the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) and floated an ‘Industrial Revolution Work Group’ as part of moves to address challenges confronting the country’s industrial sector. “Promotion of

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five new imams for the Abuja National Mosque. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose Committee (EGPC) of the NSCIA held at the Abuja National Mosque. “The EGPC proposed, subject to the clearance

The Kano State Government has fingered the Federal Government in the blockade of Kano Emir’s palace on Friday. Armed police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had blocked the entrance to the palace, creating a tense atmosphere. Reports say Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was billed to address some economists on the controversy

It was a night of fun and excitement on Thursday when Mikano Motors celebrated Changan Festive Night ‘24 with the launch of two premium models from Changan – the All-New CS95 and the X7 Plus. The launch was done at an exclusive event which provided an opportunity for the audience comprising the customers, influencers and

The League of Northern Democrats (LND) led by a former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has set up a committee to review the four tax reform bills presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. Daily Trust reports that the tax reform bills have caused controversy, generating pushback mostly from prominent northern leaders