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An elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai has insisted that Nigeria would be better of if partitioned. According to him, the quit notice served to Ndigbo by northern youths and the denial of grazing right to Fulani herders are unconstitutional. He said, “The quit notice to Igbos by some people in the north and the purported […] Why Nigeria should separate – Yakasai from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2r79eB0 via IFTTT

The Acting-President, Yemi Osinbajo, was in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to flag off a Special Relief Intervention Programme for the North East. He said that the food distribution programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) will be a quarterly programme of the federal government implemented by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in […] Full Text of Acting President Osinbajo’s speech at flag-off of the Federal Government’s Food Distribution Programme in Maiduguri from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2r0NyST via IFTTT

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has emerged the Vice-Chairman of the Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. The anti-graft agency in a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, on Thursday, said the announcement was made after the association rounded off its 7th regional conference in […] Nigeria’s EFCC boss, Magu becomes Commonwealth anti-graft vice-chair from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2skmiCZ via IFTTT

A 67-year-old man, Olawale Jayeola, on Thursday prayed an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to end his marriage. “My wife will beat me to death one day if I continue with the marriage”, the engineer said of his wife Olatayo. “I have scars all over my body as proofs of her abuse. I live every […] My wife will beat me to death one day – Man begs court to end marriage from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2r0Xo7o via IFTTT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of candidates cleared to contest in the council elections in Lagos on July 22, 2017 The Party had earlier said it submitted the names of the candidates for the chairmanship and councillorship positions to the State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The names include: 1. Alimosho – […] Lagos LG polls: APC releases names of candidates cleared to contest [See List] from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2sIi2dw via IFTTT

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has faulted the reported statement attributed to some Northern youth groups that all Igbos residing in the northern part of the country should vacate before October 1st, 2017. Acting Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Mrs. Oti Ovrawah in a statement on Thursday said the‎ quit notice was provocative and […] National Human Rights Commission faults Arewa’s ejection of Igbos from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2s9aeV8 via IFTTT

The Federal Government has asked the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, to dismiss the no-case submission filed by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to fault the evidence on the 16 charges of false declaration against him, insisting that it has a “serious” case against the former Kwara governor. The Senate President, through his no-case submission […] Saraki: We have serious case against Senate President – FG tells CCT from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2raT98l via IFTTT

A South East based rights group under the aegis of Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs) has warned the federal government not to dismiss as mere threat the quit notice served on Igbo living in all parts of the North by Arewa youths. The group consisting of 10 human rights groups, all domiciled […] Group urges FG to treat Igbo eviction threat seriously from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2sYIi31 via IFTTT

Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N`Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to carry out its operations with due diligence. The revered monarch stated this on Thursday when he received officials of the EFCC from Benin zonal office in his palace. The Oba charged the […] Don’t be bias, investigate properly before arrests – Oba of Benin tells EFCC from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2sYTYT4 via IFTTT

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim ‎Idris, has put all police chiefs operating in the Northern region on red alert ahead of the eviction threat given to Igbos in the North by a coalition of Arewa youth groups. The police chiefs mobilized and charged for possible actions include: all AIGs and Commissioners of Police serving […] Igbo quit notice: IGP puts police chiefs on red alert from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2s8Mgtm via IFTTT

Three Nigerian-born players scored all the goals that put England in the final match of the Under-20 World Cup. England came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 courtesy of the goals by Dominic Solanke, Ademola Lookman, and Sheyi Ojo. Italy had taken the lead within the first two minutes when Juventus winger Riccardo Orsolini slotted […] FIFA U-20 World Cup: 3 Nigerians fire England to finals from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2rGbUUJ via IFTTT

The presidency has posted a video of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Thursday. The short clip was uploaded via their official Twitter page. It shows Osinbajo’s arrival in the town to flag off a Special Relief Intervention Programme for the North-East. His media aide, Laolu Akande, also tweeted: […] Presidency releases video of Osinbajo’s visit to Maiduguri [WATCH] from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2rGbUEd via IFTTT

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has disclosed that over 10,000 farmers in the state will benefit from Oyo State Government/Dangote Group N9bn rice production partnership. Ajimobi made this known on Thursday in Saki during the official launch of WAMCO Milk Collection Centre, Saki He said that the milk collection centre is the fifth of […] 10,000 farmers to benefit from Oyo/Dangote N9bn partnership from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2s8IQ9W via IFTTT

The Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Thursday for a one day official visit. His visit came few hours after Boko Haram terrorists invaded Maiduguri, leaving so many people dead. Osinbajo, who was received by the Borno State Governor, Hon. Kashim Shettima arrived […] Osinbajo‎ in Maiduguri, visits bomb blast victims at UMTH from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2r0Kki8 via IFTTT

The Lagos State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy on Thursday handed over an order to the Nigerian Prisons Service for the immediate release of 18 inmates serving life sentences at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison. The order was handed over to the Service through the State’s Comptroller of Prisons, Mr Olatunbosun Ladipo. The 18 inmates, […] Lagos orders release of 18 inmates serving life sentences in Kirikiri Prison from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2rFYU1q via IFTTT

Arsenal target Henry Onyekuru has revealed what will determine his next move. The player said his next club destination will be determined by how much playing time he will get. The 20-year-old finished joint-top scorer in the Belgian league last season, despite it being his first season with KAS Eupen as they finished fourth from […] Henry Onyekuru reveals what will determine his next club from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2raU88K via IFTTT

Lionel Messi’s new contract with Barcelona, will see him earn around £500,000-a-week after tax, a huge pay rise which takes him above Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest-paid player in Europe. Messi is currently on £365,000-a-week, but the club have offered him an increase of 37%, as they seek to tie the 29-year-old down. The deal […] Messi’s new Barcelona deal to make him highest-paid player in Europe from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2rGhy9z via IFTTT

A founding member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu has dismissed reports linking him to a newly formed political party known as Advance Peoples’ Democratic Alliance (APDA). Iwuanyanwu disclosed this in a press statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen on Thursday. According to him, PDP will bounce back and as […] APDA: I will never join new party – Iwuanyanwu from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2r6IdO6 via IFTTT

The Borno state Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu, on Thursday disclosed that three Boko Haram suicide bombers were shot dead as security personnel battled to repel an invasion late Wednesday. Seventeen (17) persons were killed and 24 people injured when Boko Haram insurgents staged a coordinated attack on Maiduguri, the police confirmed. The Commissioner said […] Boko Haram: 17 killed, 24 injured in Maiduguri attack‎ – Police from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2r6VLJp via IFTTT

Super Eagles fans in Uyo, will pay between N1,000 and N2000 to watch Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Monday Ebong Uko, explained that the gates would have been thrown open, but for recent orders from […] Why fans will not be allowed to watch Nigeria vs South Africa in Uyo for free from Daily Post Nigeria http://ift.tt/2rQPDC4 via IFTTT